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

Seeing Eriri staring blankly and not saying anything for a long time, Rikka couldn't help but call out to her softly, "...Eriri, you...you didn't tell anyone, including Chiya, right?"

Eriri snapped out of her daze and gave a self-deprecating laugh.

Come to think of it, a long time ago, Rikka used to call Chiya "Onii-chan" all the time, but I don't know when she started calling him by his name like this. How come I didn't notice such an obvious change?

"Don't worry, I haven't told anyone."

"Really... Thank you..."

"But what do you plan to do, Rikka?"

"What should I do... If you were in my shoes, Eriri, and felt the same way, what would you do?"

The question was thrown back at us.

Rikka wasn't unwilling to answer; she genuinely didn't know what to do. Otherwise, she wouldn't have kept running away after that day, and even moved back home.

Eriri couldn't answer, because the answer she came to after putting herself in Rikka's shoes was that she absolutely could not give up like that.

But what good is not giving up? Even if, as Rikka said, there shouldn't be any obstacles between them, they are still...

Eh...

Eriri felt a splitting headache just from thinking about it a little too much.

So this is what Rikka has always been troubled by?

Thinking of this, Eriri suddenly felt sorry for Rikka and couldn't help but lean over and hug her.

Rikka rested her chin on her friend's shoulder, tears welling in her eyes as she cried out, "Eri... what should I do..."

"—!" Eriri noticed the wetness on her shoulder and panicked.

Upon meeting her gaze, Rikka unsurprisingly burst into tears. She frantically wiped away her tears, saying, "Don't cry, Rikka..."

"Um...I'm...sorry..."

"Don't worry, it's okay, it's okay..."

Eriri hugged her again, and the gentle patting on her back effectively eased Rikka's sudden sadness.

Recalling Rikka's cryptic confession during their bath together, Eriri made up her mind: "Just like I said at the beginning, let's give it a try."

Rikka was a little confused, but seeing Eriri's face becoming increasingly determined, she asked in surprise, "Y-you mean..."

Eriri nodded emphatically: "Let's go test Chiya's reaction."

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P.S.: I have something to do at home today, so that's all for now. I'll update more later.

264: Sister Shihua has a boyfriend!

Putting aside the fact that Eriri Rikka had reconciled with her partner after several days of separation, they secretly began plotting something again as their hearts opened up to each other.

Meanwhile, Toka returned from Kyoto.

The reason lies in the expansion and opening of her own restaurant. As the executive chef and the apparent owner of the restaurant, she inevitably had to personally oversee the operation during the initial opening period.

Now, after more than half a month of her hard work, the restaurant's daily operations are back on track, and she can naturally retire and return to Tokyo.

Going back there, I can check on the employees' work status through the cameras in the kitchen, and take a few quick looks when I have some free time.

When she returned, she happened to witness Rikka's secret feelings being discovered by Eriri, and she went back to live with her parents.

Although it's not very nice to say it like this, it actually makes things convenient for Yuan Qianye and for her as well.

Most of the time, his younger sister is at home, and the two of them are very discreet. They have to avoid doing anything intimate with her, and most of the time they have to wait until the lights are off at night to sneak around.

Now that her troublesome younger sister is gone, and Shika has returned after more than half a month, she and Chiya are alone in the apartment, and their passion is like dry wood meeting a raging fire.

With graduation season approaching, Saeko and Utaha have been dealing with a lot more schoolwork lately. Eriri has been spending a lot of time with Rikka for some reason. Haruno is too busy with her company's booming business. Maid is also having some issues with the young lady and is not available at the moment. Kazusa is overseas...

In this way, Boss Yuan's enthusiasm could only be poured onto Shi Hua, his "good older sister".

On the first night after Shihua arrived home, without the worry of her younger sister, and having indeed missed that scoundrel for a while, she was half-hugging and half-coaxed into the bathroom by Qianye when he came home, and then carried from the bathroom into the bedroom.

After that, Shihua staggered into the kitchen in the middle of the night, her clothes disheveled, to pour water. He chased after her, carried her to the stove, and right there in the kitchen, he demonstrated what it meant for a short separation to make a new marriage.

The same thing happened for the next few days.

We exercise together in the evenings and mornings, wash the dishes together after meals, and even exercise together during our free time while watching TV in the living room.

Boss Yuan's career is going very well now. After seeing the news about a famous person who suddenly died in his prime, he had already intended to reduce his workload. Compared to before, when he was away from home for more than half a month, he is now not home every day, but he only spends about two or three days a week outside.

This was good for him, and Toka, who had just returned from Kyoto, also thought it was good.

But this sweet feeling only lasted for two or three days.

The first day after Shihua returned was filled with comfort and satisfaction.

The next day, I lamented my own weakness and inability to fulfill my purpose.

On the third day, things couldn't go on like this anymore; she wanted to live a few more years!

It's true that Yuan Qianye has been clinging to her too much these past few days. She understands that this is his way of showing that he cares about and likes her, but such deep feelings may not necessarily be a good thing.

No one could withstand his intense work of chiseling and pounding day and night!

It is said that there is no land that is over-cultivated, only oxen that are worked to death.

But it depends on what kind of bull it is. A "Nine Heavens Divine Bull" like Qianye, which can be described as having a built-in nuclear power source, can directly turn the ground over and over again, and trample it into mud!

Anyway, by the fourth day, Shihua, whose legs were so stiff she could barely close them, didn't dare go back to the apartment.

She sent a message to Chiyo, saying that she was going to her parents' place tonight to see Chiyo and stay for a few days, implying that he shouldn't think about it tonight and that if he needed anything, he should go to Saeko or Shiyu. She said that he had worn her out these past three days, and if she didn't rest for a while and was so weak and listless all the time, she would definitely get seriously ill.

Upon receiving the message, Yuan Qianye secretly smiled with pride and did not press the matter further.

However, many of his female companions have been busy with various matters lately, and even the women who have free time have been scared away by his vigorous and energetic nature, leaving him with fewer beautiful women to accompany him.

How can someone be so single despite having so many beautiful women around?

After much thought, it seems the only solution is to build a stronger relationship with my new neighbors.

Ironically, his childhood sweetheart, with whom he had the deepest bond, is now the furthest removed from his life, which is the most troubling thing for him so far.

Although he had already made up his mind about the Yukino family, the most important thing was Yukino's own wishes.

His stubborn personality and obstinate temper, given the current abundance of romantic opportunities surrounding him, seem truly unsolvable.

Is it really only possible to follow Haruno's joke and wait for Yukino to come of age, find a drinking party, and then find an opportunity to make it a fait accompli?

Just then, my phone rang. It was Miyoko calling.

Yuan Qianye answered the call and held it to her ear.

As expected, it was a work-related matter; an organization wanted him to attend a promotional event.

At first, Chiyo was not very interested and told Miyoko to handle it according to the company's usual procedures.

However, when he heard the specific name of the other party's organization, Yuan Qianye was stunned, and then his eyes became brighter and brighter.

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"Chiyo, Toka-neechan is back~"

Runzi's mother opened the door, saw her eldest daughter, and turned around to call out into the house.

She then immediately turned around and carefully examined her eldest daughter's face.

Seeing her listless appearance and faint dark circles under her eyes, she quickly invited her inside, got her slippers, and felt a pang of heartache for her.

"You must have been exhausted from opening the new store in Kyoto recently. You've lost weight, and your chin is so sharp. If you ask me, even though it's a family business, you don't need to do everything yourself. Just hire a few more honest employees to help out. It's just a matter of spending a little more money..."

Runzi's mother kept rambling on and on, but all her words were considerate and heartwarming.

However, these words made it impossible for Toka to answer them honestly.

What could she say?

You can't exactly say that your exhaustion has nothing to do with work, but is the result of your good son torturing you day and night for the past two or three days, right?

So she could only glance around nervously and reply with perfunctory "uh-huh," "okay," "I'll be careful," and so on.

"Sister Shihua! I miss you so much!"

Chiyo, the little bean sprout, ran straight from the living room and pounced on Toka.

Normally, Shihua would definitely pick up her youngest and cutest little sister and rub her face against hers, smelling her sweet milky scent, but today she just couldn't do it no matter what.

The reason is that she couldn't bear the constant battles, but her sense of responsibility made her reluctant to leave her lover behind and go alone. So, she had to find the right skills and techniques these past few days.

Now, not only are her arms and hands incredibly sore, but even the short walk of a few hundred meters from the station leaves her legs feeling weak. So, all I can do is pat her head.

The family of three came into the living room.

It was a little after 5 p.m., and my younger daughter and husband should be back soon, so I needed to prepare dinner.

Runzi's mother noticed her eldest daughter's exhaustion and naturally wouldn't let her help. She simply told her to rest on the sofa or go upstairs to take a shower and lie down in bed, and that she would call her when it was time to eat.

Chiyo was very sensible and stopped bothering her older sister. She just quietly watched TV by herself.

Toka nestled against the sofa, initially smiling as she asked Chiyo if she had upset her mother lately and how she was getting along with her friends... but gradually her neck tilted to the side, and she quietly drifted off to sleep.

"Mom, Mom, my sister is asleep." Chiyo pulled her mother's skirt as she went to the kitchen.

Runzi's mother turned around and looked at her, her eyes filled with even more tenderness: "Shh, sweetie, be quiet. Your sister is very tired lately, don't disturb her."

"Good~"

Chiyo readily agreed, not only turning down the TV volume but also going back to her room to bring over her little stall to cover her sister, taking off her slippers, and placing her legs sideways on the sofa.

About half an hour later, Rikka returned from school, and just like the previous days, Eriri was by her side.

Chiyo heard the noise and quickly ran to the entrance to tell them that Toka-neechan was back and had just fallen asleep, and asked them to keep their voices down.

When Rikka heard that her older sister had returned, she instinctively shrank back, because her older sister was like a mother to her, but she was much stricter than her mother.

My sister is back after being away from home for half a month, and I'm sure I'll ask her how her exam results went.

He lied to her that Eriri had found out about his feelings for Chiya, and that she was so confused that she couldn't concentrate on her studies. As a result, she not only failed to maintain her studies, but actually regressed significantly.

Her mother was happy to let it go without asking, but her older sister was different. Before leaving, she made it clear that she would investigate when she returned, so now there was no way to avoid it.

Eriri, unaware of Rikka's ulterior motives, cheerfully picked up the durian she had just bought, saying that it would be perfect for everyone to eat together that evening.

After Rikka formally confessed her feelings that day, she has been inseparable from Rikka for the past few days. In the eyes of others, they have returned to their old relationship where the two sisters could talk about anything, which makes Yukino very gratified.