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

His eyes were closed, his breathing was long and steady, and his sleeping appearance lacked his usual sharpness and spirit, making him look quiet and handsome, even revealing a rare gentleness, which made her unable to look away.

Kazusa felt her heart start pounding uncontrollably again.

She stared blankly for what seemed like an eternity until a sudden bird cry outside the window jolted her from her almost obsessive gaze.

She snapped out of her daze, quickly shook her head, and gently pressed the back of her hand against her burning cheeks.

Yes... now is not the time to stand here daydreaming and be silly.

Qianye was exhausted and actually fell asleep slumped over his desk. How could he possibly rest well in that position? We should quickly wake him up and get him back to bed for a proper rest.

Kazusa made up her mind and reached out to gently shake him to his feet.

However, her hand eventually stopped less than an inch above Qianye's shoulder, trembling slightly.

Looking at Chiya, who was fast asleep and completely unaware of her approach, the messages her mother had sent not long ago suddenly flashed through her mind—

[The future may not unfold as you wish.]

So, in this short life, if there's something you want to do, don't hesitate, seize the time, and be bold.

She remembered the news her mother had told her about the sudden death of her teacher's old friend.

Life is so fragile, and the world is so unpredictable...

A surge of emotion, a mixture of impulse, pity, and a long-suppressed longing, quietly washed over me like a tide.

Kazusa squatted down again, her gaze falling on Minamoto Chiya's peaceful, unguarded sleeping face.

An idea so audacious that it made even her heart pound was like a vine sprouting from the ground, wildly entangling her thoughts!

Just... just for a moment...

I just... just wanted to give it a try... that's all...

For a fleeting moment, Kazusa's mind flashed past Utaha's face.

A faint sense of guilt flashed through my mind.

But she was quickly convinced by the reasons she had come up with.

This is abroad... and I just... just wanted to try this once...

It won't be discovered... so naturally no one will bother it...

Yuan Qianye lay on the table, his forehead resting on his arm, supporting the weight of his head, which made his face slightly suspended in the air, turned to one side.

Judging from the fact that he has not reacted at all since I came in, he is indeed sleeping very soundly.

As long as I'm careful and gentle enough... there shouldn't be any problems, right?

Once this thought takes root, it spreads like wildfire, instantly engulfing the last shred of reason!

Kazusa's heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to burst out of her throat.

She finally took action.

She squatted down, supporting herself with her hands on the carpet beside her to maintain her balance.

Then, she tilted her head back, her long, thick eyelashes trembling slightly with nervousness, held her breath, and leaned closer to those lips that were so close...

The two touched each other, but separated almost immediately with the slightest touch!

Kazusa recoiled as if struck by lightning, covering her mouth tightly with the back of her hand. Her face instantly burned hot, and the blush spread all the way to her ears and neck.

My heart was pounding wildly inside me, pounding so hard it felt like it was about to leap out of my chest!

My mind went blank, leaving only the lingering cool and soft touch on my lips!

I ran into it... I really ran into it...

Once an outrageous or taboo act is committed, it crosses the line of self-imposed limitations in one's heart.

The surging emotions within were like a flood bursting its banks, impossible to stop.

Originally, she only intended to try it briefly, to secretly touch it, and to gain some insignificant comfort and satisfaction.

But this insignificant touch was like a spark falling into dry tinder, instantly igniting a deeper, hidden desire.

The restlessness and anticipation in my heart did not subside with this success; on the contrary, it was as if some hidden switch had been turned on, making it even more turbulent and difficult to suppress.

Just like a dying traveler in the desert who happens to find a spring, how could he be content to just take a small sip and be satisfied?

Kazusa breathed rapidly, trying to calm her racing heart.

She stared intently at Yuan Qianye, seeing that he still showed no signs of waking up and was sleeping soundly and peacefully. The courage that had grown from her successful "theft" quietly swelled up a little more.

He...didn't wake up...

So, she cautiously approached a second time.

This time, we stayed a little longer.

She could feel the soft contours of his lips more clearly, his slightly warm body temperature, and his clean, refreshing scent.

On her third attempt, she even boldly pursed Qianye's lips, her body temperature rising even higher as his breath brushed against hers.

Then came the fourth time, the fifth time...

She was as if bewitched, or as if she had tasted the sweetest honey in the world, lingering there, savoring every bite.

Each brief touch brought a thrilling joy and a deeper longing.

Without realizing it, she recalled scenes from the romantic movies she had watched, and almost unconsciously, she tentatively touched his teeth.

It was originally just a clumsy attempt; she didn't even expect it to succeed.

However, the moment her tongue touched those cool teeth, the previously tightly closed barrier naturally opened a tiny gap for her.

She was stunned for a moment, and before she could think, she was guided by a gentle force with a clear sense of direction.

Lips and teeth intertwined, breaths mingling.

A bond that is infinitely more intimate and intense than a simple touch before is instantly established!

Kazusa felt a strong wave of dizziness wash over her, and she felt lightheaded, as if she were walking on clouds.

All reason was shattered at this moment by this unprecedented intimate contact!

Um... wait...

respond?

guide?

Cooperate--???!!!

Qianye... is he responding and cooperating with me?!

Kazusa, who was tilting her head back and immersed in the stolen, intoxicating kiss, suddenly opened her eyes wide!

Those beautiful eyes, which always carried a hint of indifference and aloofness, were now wide open in shock and belated realization.

Qianye... is he responding?! Is he cooperating with me?!

He's awake?! When did he wake up?!

This realization exploded in her mind like a thunderbolt!

All the beauty, sweetness, and intoxication were instantly replaced by a tremendous sense of shame and panic at being "caught in the act"!

She was like a thief caught red-handed while stealing, stunned, terrified, and utterly ashamed!

"Well--!"

She swallowed back a short gasp.

She was jolted backward as if electrocuted. Because she was crouching, she lost her balance and fell hard onto the carpet. Her mind was a mess, like a bucket of spilled paste, buzzing and completely blank!

What to do?! We've been found out! Everything's been discovered! All those things I just did… those stolen kisses… even the ending…

She had absolutely no idea how to react at this moment; the immense shame made her want to escape this socially deadly scene immediately!

Yes, escape! Get out of here right now!

So she immediately got up in a fluster and ran straight for the door!

But after waiting for so long, and finally seeing this timid little cat take this crucial and adorable step, how could she let her slip away so easily?

He stood up, grabbed Kazusa's wrist, and pulled her into his arms.

The familiar, crisp, and pleasant scent instantly enveloped her.

She was forced to look up and meet a pair of smiling eyes that shone brightly even in the dim light.

Yuan Qianye lowered his head and looked at the small face in his arms, which was so close to his own, flushed red with embarrassment and panic, and almost on the verge of tears. A pleasant and mischievous smile appeared on his lips.

He clicked his tongue and deliberately spoke in a slow, savoring tone, "I was pretending to be asleep, wondering how Kazusa would take care of me. Would she gently shake my arm to get me up and go to bed to rest, or would she gently bring me a blanket to cover me? But I never expected Kazusa to be so bold, not just once, but again and again."

"!!!"

At this moment, steam was violently spewing from the top of Kazusa's head, just like a kettle boiling over!

He clearly saw through her deepest thoughts, causing her to push hard against Yuan Qianye's chest, now only wanting to escape from his side!

However, Yuan Qianye's next words instantly froze all her struggles.

“However…” He lowered his head, moving closer, his hot breath brushing against her sensitive earlobe: “…I like it very much~”

The moment he finished speaking, he gave her no chance to react or escape, and accurately kissed her lips, which were slightly parted in surprise.

Kazusa shuddered, her mind going blank once again.

She instinctively tried to clench her teeth, but her body seemed to have its own will. Enveloped by that familiar scent and gentle onslaught, her last remaining weak resistance crumbled in an instant.

With her eyes tightly closed, she clumsily explored and indulged, her hands somehow changing from pushing him away to tightly gripping his shirt.

His scent and aroma filled my breath.

She didn't even realize when he hugged her and pinned her down on the bed.

Their relationship had long been established, but the reason they lacked that final, crucial step was largely due to Kazusa's introverted and timid nature. She had been suppressing her feelings and dared not take that decisive step, so it was almost always Minamoto Chiya who took the initiative to guide them and patiently waited.

Today, she finally took the initiative, albeit in such a cute and clumsy way, but that was enough.

In a state of confusion and bewilderment, the last vestige of reason in Kazusa's mind allowed her to utter a barely audible, trembling whisper between breaths: "Light..."

Yuan Qianye understood and got out of bed to turn off the bedside lamp, plunging the room into darkness.