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

"Bastard...no, no...I'm still angry...uh...no...please...ooh~"

Despite saying no, Shiyu's body was completely honest. The moment Yuan Qianye pulled her out of the water and held her face to face in his arms, she instinctively stretched out her arms and hugged his neck, her voice becoming sticky and indistinct.

"You two can continue your conversation. I'm going back to my room to rest."

Saeko glanced at the instantly heated and romantic scene in the bathtub with slightly flushed ears, and decisively decided to leave, leaving the two of them alone for "deep communication".

"Wait... save... save... me... Sae... uh-huh!"

Shiyu's cries for help were completely silenced.

Her outstretched hand was also grabbed by Yuan Qianye and pressed down again.

"Don't go too far."

As Saeko stepped out of the bathroom, she turned back one last time, still worried, and gave him these final words of advice.

Standing in the bathtub, Yuan Qianye, who had once again sealed Shiyu's mouth, gave her a reassuring look.

Saeko dared not watch any longer and quickly closed the door and left.

…………

244: Traveling to Vienna with Kazusa (5k)

Time quickly came to May 25th.

Tokyo International Airport is bustling with people in its international departure hall.

A large crowd had gathered around Yuan Qianye, who was about to fly to Vienna.

Those who came to see him off included his family, his close female friends, and other close acquaintances.

This scene drew frequent glances from the surrounding passengers.

"It's over now. Take good care of yourself." Yuan's father stepped forward and patted his son on the shoulder, his words concise and to the point.

His instructions were always like this: concise and subtle, but the concern and trust contained within them were something that Yuan Qianye could fully feel.

In contrast, Runko's mother is much more emotional.

She held her beloved son's hand tightly, her eyes slightly reddening.

Once he opened his mouth, words of concern and worry flowed out like a spring that had been opened, unstoppable.

"When you're in a foreign country and don't know anyone, never wander around alone at night. If there's a place you want to go, go during the day, and it's even better to go with someone!"

Remember to call home often to let them know you're safe. If you're too tired from studying, don't push yourself. Take a break when you need to. If you're really too busy, hire a reliable nanny from a reputable company to help you with your life.

Oh, by the way, Kazusa is with you too. She's a girl, and she met you in a foreign country, so you'll have to take good care of her..."

Yuan Qianye, half touched and half helpless, maintained a smile and responded to everything to reassure Runzi's mother.

This wasn't his first time abroad, so he naturally knew how to take care of himself.

As for Kazusa, he will certainly care about her, that goes without saying.

"Ahem!" Seeing that his wife was going on and on, Yuan's father had no choice but to lean closer and cough a few times.

He didn't see the girls standing to the side, all staring blankly, their faces filled with reluctance and hesitation. They clearly had a lot to say to Qianye, but were hesitant to interrupt because of the presence of their elders.

Runzi's mother realized what was happening and quickly stopped.

He picked up little Chiyo and let her say a simple goodbye to her brother, then gave him a quick kiss on the cheek before making way for him.

An airport announcement came on at just the right time, informing passengers that boarding for their flight to Vienna was beginning and time was running out.

Saeko and Utaha were the first to approach him.

With their aunt and uncle present, they couldn't do anything intimate.

Saeko remained as gentle and serene as ever, but her eyes held a deep sense of reluctance and longing.

She carefully straightened Yuan Qianye's collar and gently reminded him, "Don't push yourself too hard. Take care of your health, eat on time, and get some rest."

Shi Yu gave a similar warning, and then secretly warned him in a language only they could understand not to do anything reckless after he went there, or he would suffer a terrible fate when he came back!

Unfortunately, Touma Kazusa had gone to Vienna a day earlier, otherwise she could have taken the opportunity to give her a preventative check-up!

After that came Eriri and Yukino.

With so many people present, Eriri had a lot to say, but she was too shy to say it at all.

Yukino simply gazed at him quietly, her tone both calm and complex as she offered her early wishes for his successful completion of his studies and return.

Ten flowers and six flowers.

The older sister behaved impeccably, admonishing him with the demeanor of an elder sister to study hard and promising to cook him a delicious meal when he returned.

Now, as time goes by and the feelings between the adopted siblings gradually change, Rikka is the only one on the scene who can completely let go, even though her identity as the "adopted sister" is still not revealed!

She was truly reluctant to part with him, and with tears in her eyes, she called out "Brother" and threw herself into Yuan Qianye's arms.

The girl's unique scent, with a faint milky fragrance, wafted over him. Her tender, lotus-root-like arms wrapped tightly around his neck, and she murmured a lot of sweet nothings to him!

This scene deeply moved Runzi's mother, who was watching from the side.

I never imagined that the bond between these two sworn siblings would grow to this extent!

This is what makes her most gratified, and she feels even more strongly that her decision to remarry was absolutely right.

It not only provided support for herself, but also brought more family affection and warmth to Tohka and Rokuka!

Finally, there is Ms. Kudo Miyoko, Minamoto Chiya's assistant, manager, secretary, and personal caregiver.

This capable career woman was dressed in a well-fitting suit and had exquisite makeup, but there was a hint of disappointment in her eyes that she could not hide.

She was originally determined to go to Vienna with Yuan Qianye, but her boss firmly persuaded her to stay.

The reason is simple: domestic companies are currently experiencing rapid and vigorous development.

As the president, Yuan Qianye was away abroad for three months, and was unable to attend to the various matters that needed to be handled within the company during that time.

The company is now taking shape and has no shortage of manpower.

However, he didn't truly trust many people, and Miyoko was one of them, as well as his most valued partner.

She had been by his side since early on, accompanying and helping him along the way, and witnessing his growth and his rise from nothing.

If Miyoko were with him, things would certainly be much easier for him.

However, he gets worried about matters at his domestic company, which affects his learning efficiency.

Miyoko wasn't an immature person; she understood the weight of her boss's trust and expectations.

All she could do was suppress the urge to follow him, comply with his arrangements, and manage the company perfectly during his absence, so that he had no worries.

Among the people seeing people off at the airport today, only Yukinoshita Haruno and Hayasaka Ai were absent.

The former, on the night before last, had already used a crazy and sweet entanglement to pre-deposit and store up three months' worth of longing.

In her own words, the farewell scene at the airport was too heavy, the atmosphere too subtle, and Yukino would definitely be there, so she absolutely couldn't risk letting her perceptive younger sister notice anything amiss.

In any case, three months is just a blink of an eye in the long run of life, and she can wait.

Hayasaka Ai's case is simpler.

Most of the people present today were unaware of her existence, so it was inconvenient for her to show herself.

But it doesn't matter. Yuan Qianye visited her room last night as usual. In their intimate moments, she had already poured out all her longing and reluctance into him with the most intense heat and breath, without any regrets, as a proper farewell.

Another point worth mentioning is the "Ice Princess Kaguya" from Shuchiin Academy, who returned after the last training camp trip.

At first, this young lady from Shinomiya needed to find some excuses, but later she almost made no attempt to hide it and kept asking her maid to investigate the current situation of Minamoto Chiya.

She became increasingly concerned about the brave knight who had saved her life.

After adding Yuan Qianye as a friend, every now and then, when she reached her limit, she would abandon her proud reserve and take the initiative to initiate a chat!

Upon learning that he would be going abroad for three months, she curled up in a ball on her bed in her room, feeling secretly heartbroken.

She was still planning that after the new semester started, she, as the student council president of Shuchiin, would take the initiative to contact Sobu High School and organize another social practice activity with a good purpose, in collaboration with the two schools.

Therefore, she can openly and naturally reconnect with Minamoto Chiyo, and develop a closer relationship with him than she had during their previous training camp!

But now, the situation has changed, and everything has fallen through!

"...Okay, thank you for coming to see me off. Take care of yourselves too. I'll be back soon."

He waved vigorously to everyone, forced himself to put on a reassuring, bright smile, then resolutely turned around, dragged his suitcase, and strode toward the boarding gate.

He did not look back during that time.

He was afraid that if he turned around and saw some people's reddened eyes, he would also be unable to move.

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Yuan Qianye booked first class, which was expensive, but it provided a relatively independent and spacious private space, free from excessive external disturbances.

After boarding the plane and settling in, he picked up a book he had brought and began to read quietly.

After dinner, he put on an eye mask and noise-canceling headphones and slowly drifted off to sleep to the low rumble of the engine.

When I woke up, I was already in Austrian airspace outside the porthole.

Shortly after, the plane landed smoothly at Vienna International Airport.

The moment he set foot on foreign soil, Yuan Qianye took out his phone and sent messages to his family and everyone who was worried about him to let them know he was safe.

Knowing in advance his flight arrival time, Touma and her daughter were already waiting at the arrival gate.

Seeing him come out, Touma Yoko poked her daughter Touma Kazusa, whose cheeks were slightly red and whose eyes were wavering, seemingly lost in thought.

When her daughter looked over, puzzled, and their eyes met, Yoko blinked again, leaned closer, and said mysteriously,

"This is a great opportunity! Quickly rush over and give him a hug, and tell him in a cute and enthusiastic tone that the journey must have been tiring! Remember to press your body close together; boys can't resist that!"

"!"

How could that be possible!

Just imagining that scene makes Kazusa feel incredibly ashamed!

So she just glared at her unreliable mother, her face turning even redder, before quickly looking away.

"Really..."

How could someone as capable as myself have such a useless daughter?