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

That morning, the last two periods of classes were skipped at Chuanlan Middle School, and all students underwent health checkups.

Boys and girls do it separately.

After Yuan Qianye finished his physical examination, the girls were still waiting, so he had lunch with Sunohara Youhei, which was a rare occasion for him.

Haruhara, holding his lunchbox, sat with Minamoto Chiya on a bench in the front courtyard of the school: "Chiya, it's so cold, we really have to eat outdoors."

Without changing her expression, Yuan Qianye picked up a piece of scrambled eggs and put it in her mouth: "Didn't you hear what the nurse who drew our blood just said? Winter is here, and it's the peak season for colds. It's best not to go to crowded places, and you should also make sure to open the windows for ventilation. The place we are in now is very good. There is no place more ventilated than the outdoors."

"Alright, alright," Chun Yuan said with a helpless look, as if he couldn't argue with him. After finishing the meal, he asked, "You haven't been to my house in a long time. I bought a new game. Do you want to come over today?"

"Not today, Eriri's parents are calling me over for dinner."

"Oh!"

"Don't smile so lewdly. It's just that I tutored Eriri a while ago, and her exam results improved significantly. So she wanted to invite me to a casual meal to thank me for taking care of her during that time."

"I see, that explains the prestige of being first in the grade."

By this time, Chiya had finished his meal. He put away his lunchbox, wiped his mouth clean with a tissue, took out a piece of chewing gum, ate one himself, and handed it to Haruhara.

Chun Yuan looked at him curiously: "When did you develop this habit? I've never seen you chew gum before."

Yuan Qianye said irritably, "Stop talking nonsense, do you want it or not?"

"I want it!"

After school in the afternoon, Chiya waited for Eriri and Rikka at the school gate.

Unlike other passersby, the three of them were all wearing masks, which made them stand out somewhat.

But they themselves didn't seem to mind, and they chatted and laughed all the way to the Sawamura house.

"Hello, Aunt Sawamura." Both siblings were very polite.

"Hello, lovely Rikka~ and Chiyo, welcome, welcome! Come in, it must be cold outside. Have some hot tea to warm up, and you can look forward to the big meal tonight. Auntie started preparing it at noon, just waiting for you to come back so we can start cooking..."

Mrs. Sawamura was as warm as ever.

Eriri's family got a new sofa. It's made of knitted fabric, which is much softer than the previous leather sofa. It also comes with an electric leg rest and a massage function. Once Rikka sat on it, she didn't want to get off.

Gen Chiya politely offered to help in the kitchen, but Mrs. Sawamura pressed her shoulders and made her sit in the living room. It wasn't the Sawamura family's way of hospitality to have a guest cook.

During this time, Mr. Spencer, who was resting today, heard the commotion in the living room and came out of his study with a smile.

Although he was a diplomat stationed in Japan, a profession that was relatively respectable and prestigious compared to the average person, he was very amiable at home.

He showed no airs whatsoever in repeatedly thanking Minamoto Chiyo for his help with Eriri's studies.

Later in the conversation, the two even sat down together and started talking about the news program on TV.

Eriri and Rikka couldn't join in, so they huddled together on the other side of the sofa and started talking about the plot of the recently popular anime series.

As the end of the year approaches and the new year is about to begin, the news broadcasts are all festive news.

For example, at a certain department store brand's offline stores, various New Year's products, such as red envelopes, lucky bags, postcards, kimonos, and zodiac cards, are in short supply.

The number of tourists visiting Japan recently has reached a record high, and many hotels are fully booked.

A shipping company has launched a new luxury cruise ship, aiming to provide tourists with better sea travel services...

"The international situation these past few years has been quite promising," Mr. Spencer remarked casually, just as a timer popped up in the upper right corner of the television screen indicating that the clock was about to strike.

"Oh, the stock market has started. Little Chiyo, would you mind if your uncle changed the channel?"

"It's alright, Uncle."

The TV program was switched to a financial channel.

Two seemingly intelligent Mediterranean gentlemen sat face-to-face, discussing the stock market trends.

Mr. Spencer watched with great interest, but he didn't forget to occasionally chime in with Yuan Qianye: "By the way, Qianye, I was talking to your father before, and he said that he also likes to play the stock market."

"Yes, but Dad sold all his stocks to open the shop. He's been busy with the shop lately. If he has some free time in the future, he'll probably give it a try, since it's one of his few hobbies."

“Really? Then your father and I will have something in common to talk about.” Mr. Spencer laughed heartily a few times, then stroked his chin.

Eriri, standing to the side, looked speechless.

No one knows a father better than his daughter.

Dad is... coming again.

Sure enough, Mr. Spencer said with a hint of pride, "Actually, I'm quite good at stocks."

"Huh?" Yuan Qianye feigned surprise. He was more than a master at playing the role of a listener in a way that would satisfy others: "Uncle Spencer, did you make a lot of money in the stock market?"

Mr. Spencer said with a hint of pride, "It's not that much. I've been playing the stock market for over five years and have only made about 60 million."

Gen Chiyo appeared surprised, and Rikka let out a loud "Eh—!"

This made Mr. Spencer feel great, and his emotional value was instantly maximized!

"Alright, stop telling everyone about the little thing you got by luck."

Mrs. Sawamura brought over some fruit, and as she bent over to place it on the coffee table, the curve of her upturned buttocks, outlined by her tight jeans, resembled a plump peach.

Eriri, as Sayuri Sawamura's daughter, has a figure that is very similar to her mother's. Although she is still a bit immature at this stage, as she continues to develop, she will likely have a very healthy and smooth figure when she grows up.

"How can you say it's luck? It's all thanks to my outstanding wisdom and unparalleled insight that I foresaw the market trend in advance and earned it back step by step through hard work."

Mr. Spencer retorted with dissatisfaction.

But Mrs. Sawamura simply stood up straight, put her hands on her hips, and gave him a charming sideways glance with her phoenix eyes, and he instantly became obedient and stopped talking.

His position as the younger brother in the family is self-evident.

However, after his wife left, he couldn't help but proudly tell Yuan Qianye about his experience as an old stock market investor.

"In short, in the current world situation, businesses with physical assets are the most sought-after because they provide a greater sense of security to the public, and with sufficient cash flow, they are also more resilient to risks..."

I currently hold stocks of these types, such as American Airlines, Marriott International, AMC Theatres, and American Oil...

There's no need to worry about short-term fluctuations; it will definitely rise later. If your father decides to re-enter the market in the future, you can tell him what I've said for his reference.

Gen Chiya listened to Mr. Spencer's words thoughtfully.

If the flu really breaks out in those listed companies he just mentioned, he will most likely lose everything.

The reason is simple: after the flu outbreak, most people stayed at home and no one went out to spend money. Without demand, how can the physical industry make money?

This is actually a problem that is very troubling for Yuan Qianye, because his family's small shop, which has only been open for a short time, may also face such problems in the future.

But business is booming right now, so it's unrealistic to ask Dad to quit. All I can do is hope that what I'm thinking won't happen, or that even if it does, it will happen later, so that my family can at least make more money during this period.

As for Mr. Spencer, who was now talking eloquently, Yuan Qianye thought for a moment and decided that it would be better to remind him. After all, it would only take a few more words and wouldn't take much effort.

"Listed companies in the technology, remote work, and home-based consumer entertainment sectors?" Mr. Spencer shook his head. "I haven't paid much attention to those. Qianye, is your father very confident about the stock performance of companies in this area?"

"It's not my father, just my personal opinion, but I think that in the near future, there might be a trend of development in this direction all over the world."

After hearing his words, Mr. Spencer felt that there seemed to be some truth to them.

"That's quite novel, but the high-tech industries in areas like electric vehicles, AI, and language models are really booming right now... Qianye, you wouldn't be planning to become a talent in this field in the future, would you?"

The rest of the conversation consisted mostly of casual remarks made by Gen Chiya to appease the talkative Mr. Spencer.

Dinner is served promptly at 6 p.m.

Mrs. Sawamura is an excellent housewife, capable both in public and in the kitchen.

Today, she came up with a unique idea: to let her daughter's friends try American cuisine.

The table was laden with classic fish and chips, a calorie bomb of fried eggs, bacon, sausage, and baked beans, a gout-inducing platter of fresh seafood, General Tso's chicken (a variation of dishes from other countries), and a rich soup of minced lamb and vegetables—each sip warming the stomach.

During dinner, Mrs. Sawamura made a point of sitting next to Chiya Minamoto, and specially put on disposable gloves to use a small hammer and scissors to help remove shrimp and crab leg meat, continuously feeding them into his and Rikka's bowls.

This truly allowed Yuan Qianye to experience the meticulous care from a married woman.

The room was heated, and laughter filled the dining table. The three junior high school students and two elders truly looked like a happy family.

It was a very pleasant evening. When it was time to leave, Mrs. Sawamura insisted that they not take the train back, but instead called a ride-hailing car for them.

She then took out two large bags filled with dishes she had prepared beforehand, including white truffle pizza, baked crab with cheese, baked prawns, roast chicken, and other Western hearty dishes, and told them to take them back for Shihua and her parents to try and see how good her cooking was.

After seeing off the two children from the Minamoto family, Sawamura's mother turned around with a smug look on her face, her hands clasped together. "How about that, my good daughter? I didn't embarrass you today, did I?"

Eriri smiled like a fawning golden retriever, ran up to her mother, and hugged her tightly. Something seemed to be swaying behind her as she spoke in an incredibly sweet voice, "Thank you, Mommy~"

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

early december.

Shihua decided to participate in the National College Artistic Gymnastics Competition at the beginning of the semester, and the selection process began in various regions.

It was very similar to the previous matches of Gen Chiya.

She first needs to achieve a ranking in competitions held in various prefectures before she has a chance to go to the finals and compete for the championship.

Perhaps because they've entered high school, most of the contestants at this stage are very strong, including many talented players who were selected for the national team when they were only six or seven years old. The competition among the ten contestants is intense.

After the results of the Tokyo division were announced, Toka won the silver and bronze medals in the individual events, stick and ribbon exercises, respectively.

This result will allow her to advance smoothly to the national competition, and her whole family is very happy for her.

But she only smiled along with them on the surface; she herself was not satisfied with the results.

And he began to train even harder in private during the time before the finals.

Yuan Qianye saw all of this, but didn't say anything.

He would simply leave home or the shop around 7 p.m. every day to go to her school and pick her up after her training session in the gymnasium.

After returning the gymnasium key to the teacher on duty at the school, the two walked home side by side in the night.

Despite Toka repeatedly stating that she could go back on her own, Minamoto Chiyo insisted on doing so.

After all, Saeko Busujima had been the victim of a crime, and although she herself was unharmed, she even beat the perpetrator half to death.

However, Touka doesn't know kendo. She has plenty of flexibility and agility, but her combat ability... well, it's only enough to bully Rikka, Yukino, and Eriri.

Time flew by and the day of the finals arrived.

Her family and friends cheered her on from the stands.

Shihua performed very well; her movements were fluid and her posture control was perfect.