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

Shiyu bit her lower lip gently out of nervousness, a gesture that made Yuan Qianye lose all restraint.

He moved closer and kissed her.

Shi Yu's heart seemed to stop beating for a moment, then began to pound even more wildly!

Honestly... I don't care anymore...

She closed her eyes, her long eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings, deciding to abandon all futile thinking and resistance, and let things develop naturally and intensely along this tacitly agreed-upon path.

When the kiss ended, both of them were a little out of breath.

Yuan Qianye's hand stroked Shiyu's silky long hair, his fingertips lingering on it, gesturing for her to lie down on her side.

At the same time, the bedding was lifted, allowing Saeko, who had already slipped inside, to breathe fresh air again.

The purple-haired girl slowly raised her head. Her violet eyes were now shimmering with tears, and the corners of her eyes were flushed with emotion. A few strands of hair were stuck to her smooth forehead and cheeks with sweat, and her lips were incredibly moist and glossy.

She was breathing slightly heavily, her chest rising and falling with her breath, and her eyes were filled with undisguised infatuation and longing as she looked at her lover.

Shiyu could roughly guess what was going to happen next; her memory of that night at the amusement park was quite vivid…

She didn't resist; in fact, deep down, she felt a trembling anticipation for the long-awaited intimacy and the forbidden yet passionate atmosphere between the three of them!

But she was quite bothered by the fact that the lights were still on!

Just as Shiyu had fully accepted this development, took a deep breath, and was about to recklessly ask Chiya to turn off the lights before continuing—

Saeko suddenly stopped what she was doing and looked up as a subtle "pop" sound rang out.

Under the watchful eyes of Yuan Qianye and Shiyu, she carefully picked something out from between her lips—

It was a long hair.

Under the orange glow of the bedside lamp, the strand of hair clearly displayed a distinct dark hue that was neither Utaha's pure black nor Saeko's deep purple.

Instead, it has a bright and dazzling golden luster that is clearly visible under the light.

The corners of Yuan Qianye's mouth, which had been turned up due to emotion and anticipation, suddenly froze!

In this situation, Shiyu, who was aroused by her lover's kiss and began to feel a little romantic, didn't even realize that there was anything wrong with it at first.

She subconsciously thought of that annoying philanderer, and a surge of irritation and jealousy welled up inside her.

It's like a persistent ghost! Even though it's not by Qianye's side right now, it still manages to assert its presence in this way!

But at this moment, the ambiguous look in Saeko's eyes quickly cooled down.

She recalled what Qianye had said earlier that day; he had only said he would come later, but hadn't said anything about what he was going to do.

The so-called work was just a logical deduction she made to Shiyu.

In addition, Eriri took Rikka home with her as soon as school was over this afternoon, and she video-chatted with Eriri tonight, so it's perfectly clear that Eriri knew this.

Of course, it could also be due to some other special circumstances.

For example, this strand of hair might have been left on Qianye some time ago, and it wasn't until now that she discovered it.

However, a woman's intuition is often unreasonably sharp and accurate at such times.

Even so, Saeko didn't immediately voice the thought that popped into her mind.

She still held onto a sliver of hope and wanted to give her lover more trust, as she had always believed they were soulmates.

Because of their special relationship, Shi Hua Jie's situation was understandable, and she was able to tolerate it.

But apart from that, he shouldn't be hiding anything from me.

This is the most important premise that allows them to love, care for, and tolerate each other as they are now!

"Hey, Chiya." Saeko maintained her smile, not even bothering to wipe away the unsightly spit marks at the corners of her mouth.

Her gaze slowly shifted from her hands to his face, which had instantly frozen in place.

Those eyes, always brimming with tenderness, trust, and love, were now rapidly shrinking and freezing in their depths, ultimately transforming into a heartbreaking scrutiny.

"This is Eriri's... right?"

Saeko asked the last three words almost one word at a time, her voice eerily calm.

"...!"

Almost as soon as Saeko finished speaking, Utaha, sensing the sudden change in Saeko's aura, finally realized what was happening.

The incredulous look in her eyes as she gazed at her lover was no longer the intense, passionate gaze she had just received; instead, it had suddenly plummeted to the edge of zero.

The air in the room seemed to freeze completely at that moment.

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Volume 2: Chapter 214: Saeko Busujima! Are you insane?! (5k)

Chiya had thought many times about how Saeko Utaha would react after she told them about the maids.

And I tried to use my divergent thinking to consider how I should specifically respond and end things given their various reactions.

But I never expected that this moment of "confession" would come so suddenly and so unexpectedly!

He never expected that, despite his usual excellent concealment without revealing any flaws, he had forgotten to cover up the traces in the most important place.

The maid's hair got tangled in his most intimate place, and in the end, it made intimate contact with Saeko's lips and tongue in such an "insulting" and shocking way that he was caught red-handed.

During my rendezvous with the maid tonight, at the last moment... I did lose control and hold her head down because of my excitement.

Her long, golden hair was frequently and wildly blowing around at that time; it must have gotten tangled up there by accident...

After seeing the maid off, he was thinking about Saeko and Utaha, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, so he rushed home to pack his clothes.

Once he arrived here, he received such obvious hints from Shiyu and Saeko, and in his haste to take a bath, he didn't pay close attention, which ultimately led to this situation.

In short, you can't blame anyone else.

Yuan Qianye doesn't blame anyone; ultimately, it's his own fault.

There could have been a more acceptable way for everyone, but the result was unexpected and caught everyone off guard, leaving no room for psychological preparation or even a chance to try to accept it.

With the problem so acutely exposed and the responsible party identified, Yuan Qianye's initially frozen expression, including the racing heartbeat that Saeko had just picked up that strand of golden hair, subsided slightly.

However, now that things have come to this, Gen Chiya felt a sense of relief, as if "it's finally here."

The boulder of secrecy has finally fallen, and although it hurts, at least there's no longer any need to carry the burden of a secret in anxiety.

If you can't avoid it, then face it with equanimity.

But before that—

As Chiya met Saeko's calm yet unsettling gaze, and Utaha's icy stare that seemed to shoot out freezing rays, he slowly lowered his hands.

He pulled up the pajama pants that Saeko had previously dragged down to her ankles.

The pajama pants were loose, and the feeling Saeko had just given me was so wonderful that the bulge was still quite noticeable.

But at least it was covered up.

Anyone who has been caught cheating knows that clothing is a source of confidence and strength deep within a person's heart.

After pulling up his pants, he took a tissue from the bedside table and wiped the wet, ambiguous stain on Saeko's lips.

"Ah……"

Shi Yu let out a chilling sneer.

Her face, a mixture of immense disappointment and icy anger, coupled with her now terrifyingly empty eyes, gave her an aura of impending collapse, as if she were about to break down at any moment.

In contrast, Saeko Busujima waited quietly after asking that question, her eyes growing colder and sharper, without any other intense expressions or movements, her silence sending chills down one's spine.

Comparing their reactions, Shiwa's performance was clearly stronger, but Minamoto Chiyo was more wary of Saeko.

This wasn't the first time he'd witnessed Shi Yu's yandere-like outbursts, so he was somewhat prepared for it.

As for Saeko... this usually gentle and tender girl, her extremely abnormal calmness at this moment, coupled with her penetrating and icy scrutinizing gaze, only made him feel a chill down his spine.

Just like in horror movies, knowing that ghosts and monsters are about to appear makes it less scary.

True terror always lies in the unknown, which spreads silently in the stillness.

Yuan Qianye moved slowly on the bed, and finally turned around to face the two of them at the foot of the bed, straightened up and knelt down.

This is no small matter that can be easily dismissed, so the more proper his attitude, the better.

In his eyes, Shiyu and Saeko's expressions were terrifying, but their bodies... because of their previous intimacy and their disheveled state, exuded an inappropriate sensuality.

Shi Yu's pajamas had a wide-open neckline, revealing her delicate collarbone and a large expanse of skin, which looked quite generous. Underneath her pajama bottoms, she also wore black stockings that accentuated her leg shape.

Saeko was even more outrageous. Minamoto Chiyo had caught a glimpse of the strap tied behind her neck in the living room and thought it was a new type of underwear. However, tonight she unexpectedly wore a silk bodice. The purple silk made her skin appear even whiter, and it was now somewhat disheveled due to her previous movements, revealing more than it concealed.

This should have been a wonderful night... but he ruined it with his own hands.

“I’m sorry…” Yuan Qianye lowered his head slightly.

The moment he uttered those two words, it was actually the most direct and positive answer to Saeko's previous question.

But Chiyo Minamoto chose to be more explicit: "...This is indeed not Eriri's."

Saeko stared blankly at him, her expression not changing much, but a cloud of mist seemed to suddenly well up in the depths of her eyes, causing her gaze to lose focus and vitality, and her whole being to appear empty and stiff.

"Heh...hehehe..."

Shi Yu lowered her head, her long, naturally falling black hair covering most of her face.

She was laughing, but there was no positive emotion in her laughter. The dry, hoarse laughter seemed to be forced out of her throat, like rusty gears turning and grinding against each other, making people feel uneasy and their spines go cold.

“Saeko, Utaha…” Minamoto Chiya knew they would be very angry, but to be this angry… even he couldn’t help but panic.

He withstood the pressure and tried to quell the current situation.

Even if we can't put it out for now, we must at least prevent the "fire" from escalating and getting out of control.

"...Actually, I've been wanting to tell you about this for a long time...!"

"..."

Shi Yu didn't let him finish speaking; she rushed over immediately.

She gripped his neck tightly with both hands, and the smile on her lips beneath her disheveled hair was almost maniacal. Coupled with her terrifying gaze, it seemed she really wanted to kill him in the next moment!

"Time and time again... Do you really think I wouldn't dare kill you?!"

The way Shiyu spoke those words in such a chilling tone gave Gen Chiya a sense of déjà vu.