In crossover anime, who isn't a childhood friend?

"What other topics?"

"They said that if you could become a disciple of the Busujima family, diligently train, and receive the Busujima family's full transmission of knowledge, your future life would definitely be very prosperous, and economic issues would no longer be a problem."

In swordsmanship, the phrase "免许皆传" means that the student has mastered all the techniques and methods of the school and has passed various tests to prove it.

This is the highest level of license in swordsmanship, meaning that one can teach the techniques of this school to outsiders without permission, and can even create new moves based on the existing school, and also has the qualification to open a dojo and take on disciples.

Yuan Qianye summarized: "So, Mr. Busujima is hoping to get you to agree to his request by promising such a bright future?"

"That's probably it, but I didn't agree in the end... You've been going to your friend Saeko Busujima's house a lot lately to practice swordsmanship, right? Didn't Mr. Busujima mention any of this to you?"

"He never said he wanted to take me as his godson, but he did suggest that I become a disciple of the Busujima family. However, I didn't respond directly. I said that I am still a student and should focus on my studies. I only learn kendo to cultivate my character and strengthen my body. I don't have many thoughts about that right now, and I don't want to think about things too far in the future."

I remember when he answered like that, Saeko Busujima, who was kneeling beside them serving tea, had a slightly darkened expression for a moment.

The old father, Genji Sanada, nodded with satisfaction, feeling that he hadn't raised his son in vain.

There are only these two things tonight. Once we've talked it out, everything will be fine.

The couple watched as Toka followed Gen Chiya back to their room, as if they had something to say to each other in private.

Runzi's mother hugged her husband: "We've been away from home for so long, but we've gained something extra. Putting everything else aside, Toka and Chiya's relationship is getting better and better."

Genji Sanada nodded slowly: "Yes, it is indeed quite good."

"Hmm? The way you're talking... are you troubled by something?"

"..."

"Is it because of what happened today?"

"kindness……"

Men and women have naturally different psychology.

It's not like what Runzi just said, "I think our lives are already very good, there's no need to change anything."

After his conversation with Dokushima Dairyu today, Genji Sanada became increasingly aware of his son's excellence, but he also began to realize that as a father, he could offer his son far too little help at this stage.

He put his arm around his wife's waist and said, "Have you noticed that the girls around Qianye are all outstanding, and they all come from wealthy and privileged families?"

That's true. Saeko Busujima goes without saying, Eriri Sawamura is the same, Yukino Yukinoshita is the same, and even our new friend Utaha Kasumigaoka, I heard that her father is a junior manager in a well-known company.

Runzi seemed to understand her husband's feelings at that moment: "Aren't you overthinking it? Qianye is still young, he's only in junior high school."

"He's not young anymore. In two years, he'll be in high school. During this time, I've been lying in my hospital bed thinking a lot. Looking back, I realize that I haven't helped Qianye at all, let alone taught him."

I only provided him with food and shelter; he has worked his way up step by step to become the outstanding child he is today.

Runzi stroked her husband's chest, trying to help him release his pent-up emotions.

"Today's events have reminded me that I've been living a carefree life. It's not too late. Parents should be a refuge and support for their children, not a source of profit for them. Even for the sake of Toka, Rokka, and Chiyo's future, I need to pull myself together now."

Minamoto Sanada stood up, scooped up his beloved wife, whose eyes were brimming with tears, and looked at her with unwavering eyes.

"Runzi, I've had this idea for a long time..."

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When Takanashi Tokamura Chiyo came out of her room, the living room lights were still on, but her parents were nowhere to be seen.

The door to the master bedroom was ajar, and she walked over to ask her mother what she wanted to eat for breakfast the next morning.

She had only taken two steps in that direction when she heard soft, shallow breathing and moans, which made her immediately turn around and go back to her room, looking uncomfortable.

He also pushed Rikka, who had just gotten up to go to the toilet, back down.

"Sister, this is bullying."

"What nonsense are you talking about? Qianye is in the toilet. Go later."

How long will it take him?

"Twenty...twenty minutes, I guess."

"That long? I can't hold it in!"

"Even if you can't hold it in, you have to!"

The next day, Sunday.

Chiya contacted Youko Touma, who wasn't surprised by his call and smiled, saying she was free at home all day and could come over anytime.

She also thoughtfully worried that he might not know the way and asked if he needed her to drive to pick him up.

The steel wool symbolizes forbearance and wealth.

For some reason, after hanging up the phone, this sentence inexplicably popped into Yuan Qianye's head.

However, as for Touma Yoko, she probably won't need to endure anything to become wealthy...

Before visiting, Yuan Qianye specially went to a high-end dessert shop to buy some handmade cakes.

He arrived at the Touma residence around 10 a.m. and rang the doorbell.

After a moment, the gate opened automatically, and when he arrived at the entrance, Touma Yoko, wearing a bathrobe, was leaning against the door frame, smiling and waving at him.

"I apologize for the sudden visit."

In the living room, Yuan Qianye greeted everyone politely.

"Don't worry about these formalities." Touma Yoko waved her hand casually and crossed her legs. "Although your mother and I are customer and boss, I feel that we get along very well and I have always regarded her as a sister. In that case, you can be considered my godson, so just make yourself at home here."

Why do you people all like to take advantage of me?

Yuan Qianye came today because of her mother's matter. She held back her complaints and carefully chose her words to politely decline Touma Youko's offer of a "one-to-one" assistance program.

"Is that so? Business is indeed not easy right now. Since you've made your decision, I won't force you."

However, the more the Minamoto family members acted with propriety and manners, the more Touma Yoko liked Minamoto Chiya, who had saved her life.

The desire to help the child and the longing to repay that gratitude in other ways grew stronger.

The two were eating the desserts and cakes he had brought together.

Inside the spacious villa, the faint, beautiful sound of a piano flowed out, the musical notes dancing in the air, making one feel relaxed and happy.

Touma Yoko smiled, her toes barely touching the ground as she walked: "Looks like my precious daughter is awake."

Yuan Qianye listened quietly for a while, then said uncertainly, "Skriabin... Nocturne in D-flat major?"

He's right.

Touma Yoko suddenly became interested: "Chiyo, you know about the piano?"

"I wouldn't say I understand it, but I occasionally listen to classical piano music."

Can you play it?

"I practiced a few times in the school's music room, but I only know one or two simple pieces."

Touma Yoko's eyes lit up, as if she had discovered something extremely interesting: "Come with me."

She got up and led Yuan Qianye halfway there, then turned back to get a piece of cake.

As the two of them entered the underground piano room, the girl who was playing the Steinway grand piano finished her piece.

She turned around and saw her mother and a strange boy.

No, it doesn't seem unfamiliar either, it looks somewhat familiar...

"Rest for a while, then come and have breakfast."

So this cake that I went back to get specifically is considered breakfast?

And it's almost 11 o'clock now... Is it really okay for you and your daughter to have this kind of schedule?

“This is my daughter, Touma Kazusa. Kazusa is someone I mentioned to you before, Minamoto Chiya.”

The girl with long, ink-black hair, whose expression was initially cold, suddenly showed some emotion after listening to her mother's explanation.

She pursed her lips, stood up, walked over, and bowed slightly to him: "Thank you for what happened to Mom."

That genius girl doesn't seem as eccentric and awkward as I thought. Her facial expressions and actions actually make her quite cute.

Yuan Qianye shook his head, indicating that she shouldn't worry about it.

Touma Yoko specifically mentioned that the cake was brought by Minamoto Chiya. After handing it to her daughter, she quickly gestured for Minamoto Chiya to sit down at the piano and play something casually.

Her expression was full of anticipation, which made Touma Kazusa, who was also puzzled, somewhat curious as well.

Could this boy, who saved his mother and won the national championship in kendo, also have talent in the field of piano?

Under the watchful eyes of the mother and daughter, Yuan Qianye sat down at the piano with some nervousness.

I placed my hands on the piano to test the tone and feel.

I must say, Steinway is Steinway, truly deserving of its title as the pinnacle of the piano world and the title of "King of the Piano".

It has a superb feel and a tone so full it's breathtaking.

Compared to the mass-produced Kawaii I'd handled a few times at school, this was practically like a children's musical instrument or toy.

"Don't be nervous. Also, the knob for adjusting the chair height is on the side."

"no need."

Yuan Qianye's basic piano skills were entirely based on the first learning girl he met in his life, so adjusting the chair or not had little impact.

The next moment he officially began to play.

The piece played is Canon in D major, which is familiar even to non-professionals.

The mother and daughter stood aside to admire the music. When Chiyo Minamoto played the third note, Touma Kazusa, who had perfect pitch, looked at her mother with a speechless expression, biting her small spoon.

The look in his eyes clearly meant, "Seeing how excited you are, I thought he was something special."

Touma Yoko couldn't help but chuckle, thinking to herself that she had indeed been overthinking things and had assumed that Chiya had just been feigning modesty.

Yes, I saw him on TV winning the national kendo championship.

Runzi then said that he had always been the top student in his grade from elementary school to university.