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

Why would someone faint—a rather terrifying development?!

Hayasaka Aiichi shrugged: "I know this is a bit of an exaggeration, but it is indeed true. Chiya's energy... well, it's hard to believe no matter how much you explain it. You'll understand once you experience it."

She downed her coffee in one gulp, then stood up and said decisively, "Okay, let's talk about the details on the way."

Hayasaka has completely taken control of the current pace of the conversation.

"Wait a minute, are we... going straight to him?" Kaguya clenched her fists nervously.

She was also thinking of inviting Hayasaka, her former servant and close friend, to meet up and discuss the promise they made years ago. She wanted to know what excuse she should use to invite Chiya out, and how she should ask him to fulfill his promise from back then, so that she wouldn't feel so awkward or appear so desperate...

But what's going on now? How did things turn into this "officially starting" situation in just a few words?!

I just went to discuss business this morning, and considering comfort, the underwear I wore was also primarily comfortable, but it was neither cute nor sexy at all.

You need to give yourself at least some time to prepare!

"Well, while that might work, it's not something that can be guaranteed to work after just one or two tries. So, to make things easier later on and to avoid putting Qianye in a difficult position, let's go find someone else first before we go to him."

Hayasaka said something subtle that left Kaguya completely confused.

Hearing her assurance that "You can leave everything to me, Miss, don't worry," Kaguya, though uneasy, obediently left the coffee shop with her.

Before long, Hayasaka led Kaguya into Saeko Busujima's house.

After waiting for an hour, Kaguya was pulled out by Hayasaka with her hands covering her face.

Once she got into the car, Kaguya leaned to the side and buried her burning red face in the cushion on the back seat.

Seeing the once-proud young lady in such a changed state, Hayasaka felt as if she had been transported back to those days. Overwhelmed with emotion and nostalgia, she reached out and gently patted Kaguya's back.

"Alright, alright, since you've made up your mind, what's a little scene like this? Besides, Sister Ya has been very gentle with you from beginning to end, which clearly shows that she doesn't mind 'lending' Qianye to you and will cooperate with your schedule during this period."

She was so considerate, telling you not to worry too much, expressing her gratitude for your help to Qianye over the years, and so kindly reminding me to take good care of you and pay attention to your health.

Kaguya forced out a low reply from her throat: "That's exactly why it's even more embarrassing, isn't it..."

And my current behavior is really strange!

It feels like something out of an ancient patriarchal society, where a concubine, being of lower status, would have to bow to the first wife in order to enter the master's room...

"The process doesn't matter, as long as the goal is achieved, that's all that matters. Don't worry about it too much. Okay, let's set off now."

"Set off? Where are we going now?"

"Of course I'm going to see Qianye. Isn't that why you asked me out today? I've already made all the arrangements."

"That's true..."

"We can't just jump straight to the point; there still needs to be a necessary dating element."

Not long after, Kaguya Shinomiya was taken back to the city center by Ai Hayasaka.

She was pushed off the bus, and watched as Hayasaka Ai waved to her, wishing her a good time, before speeding away. Standing there, unsure of what to do, she felt a gentle touch on her shoulder, followed by a familiar and reassuring voice in her ear.

Kaguya turned around timidly, but feigned composure the moment their eyes met.

Although we used to meet from time to time at work or banquets, things are different now. Today, the purpose is particularly special.

Since it was already evening when they met, Chiya took Kaguya to dinner first.

After that, we went to the movie theater and then took a walk on the beach after the movie ended.

They didn't know when their hands had become clasped together.

Their relationship, especially Kaguya's one-sided feelings for Chiya, had already reached its peak many years ago, to the point where she was willing to sacrifice herself for him at any time.

However, after learning that he had been involved with her closest friend before he was with her, and that most of the things he did for her were out of consideration for Hayasaka, she suppressed her feelings.

But after all these years, she is no longer the naive and innocent little girl she once was, and she has become much more insightful about things.

Whatever the reason, his care and love for her is undeniable and cannot be changed, as is her affection for him.

She asked herself honestly, in the rest of her life, would she ever fall in love with another man as much as she loved him?

The answer is undoubtedly no.

Since that's the case, there's nothing to hesitate about.

Based on the promise Hayasaka made in front of her and Chiya when he left her back then, which was more like a joke, now there is indeed an opportunity to break through that awkwardness and allow her to take a real step forward...

"I'm very happy today."

"Yes, me too."

"It's getting late." Yuan Qianye turned his head and looked at him, his eyes probing.

"..." Kaguya simply nodded slightly.

The sound of waves came from not far away, but I didn't hear her reply.

"Would you like to... come over to my place for a bit?"

"..." Kaguya tightened her grip on his small hand and nodded once more in confirmation.

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When the two returned to the apartment, to Kaguya's surprise, Hayasaka Ai came out of the living room to greet them.

Seeing Kaguya's surprise, Hayasaka helped the two with slippers and explained with a smile, "Don't worry, there's no one else here but me. I'll be sleeping alone tonight. The room here is very soundproof, so it won't disturb you."

Noticing that Chiya was also somewhat uncomfortable beside her, Kaguya's awkwardness eased considerably.

She pretended not to hear Hayasaka's words, chatted casually with her, and went inside.

Hayasaka had prepared bathwater, clothes, toothbrushes, and towels for the two of them in advance.

Just then, Yuan Qianye's phone rang, and he went to the balcony to answer it.

Hayasaka took the opportunity to give Kaguya a brief tour of the apartment, eventually stopping at the kitchen.

She took a bottle of red wine from the refrigerator and two wine glasses from the cupboard: "I'll put these in your room for you later. If you're nervous tonight, they're a good choice to calm your nerves, but remember not to drink too much. It's your first time, so you need to stay sober and enjoy it."

Hearing this, Kaguya's face flushed slightly, but she remained silent.

When the two of them went to the bedroom for a walk and came out again, Yuan Qianye also finished his call and came over.

Now that things have come to this, it's pretty self-evident what will happen tonight.

Now that the die is cast, Hayasaka no longer needs to be so secretive: "Chiya, I'm entrusting the young lady to you tonight. Please be gentle with her."

Seeing Kaguya silently walk behind him and lower her head, and Minamoto Chiya giving an awkward and brief response, Hayasaka gave a cryptic smile: "That's all then. I'll go back to my room to rest now. Have a pleasant and unforgettable night."

After she left, Kaguya and Chiya exchanged a glance before quickly looking away.

Kaguya stammered and went to the bathroom first. After she finished washing up, she looked at the lingerie and pajamas that Hayasaka had prepared for her. The sexy style seemed almost appropriate, which once again struck her heart with shame!

But there's no other way but to change it...

Just turn off the lights then...

Kaguya came out of the bathroom, and Chiya went in.

After waiting for him to come out, I turned off the lights in the living room and went into the master bedroom. An hour later, I opened the door to the side bedroom a crack.

Hayasaka Ai secretly approached the door of the master bedroom and whispered in its ear.

Hearing Kaguya's rather cute and pitiful, yet intermittent, voice, I felt a little hot.

Although she was somewhat looking forward to it, she didn't disturb them. She went to the bathroom and then went straight back to her room.

The next day, Kaguya slept until noon before getting up.

She enjoyed Hayasaka Ai's service again after a long time, and with her help, she was able to get dressed properly.

When asked about her specific feelings last night, Kaguya was shy, but she was aware that she had been through it all and was no longer Xiao Chunu. In addition, she was fully dressed, so she answered with more confidence.

"It's not as scary as you described, Hayasaka. I didn't faint at all. Chiya is very gentle. During the process... it was a little uncomfortable at first, but overall I enjoyed it."

Hayasaka Ai simply chuckled and carefully combed her hair.

"I hope you'll continue to say that."

"?" Kaguya asked, puzzled.

But Hayasaka Ai harbored a slightly wicked thought and didn't intend to explain herself so clearly.

After that day, Kaguya went back to rest for three days, while also handling company affairs.

Feeling that her physical discomfort had almost disappeared, she made another appointment with Yuan Qianye.

And it was from this point on that she finally understood what Hayasaka meant by those words.

No longer showing pity for her being a virgin, Yuan Qianye unleashed her full power, revealing just how terrifying her destructive potential was.

In her final moments, as tears streamed down her face, Kaguya's eyes glazed over, and she began to despair, pondering whether she would ever see the sun rise again.

Despite this, her initial plan went quite smoothly.

It went even too fast!

A month later, with Hayasaka Ai sharing the burden, Kaguya Shinomiya gradually began to enjoy the experience. One morning, a bout of nausea led her to discover that she was pregnant.

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277: Individual Preparing for Pregnancy

The matter concerning Kaguya Shinomiya was already discussed with Saeko in advance, thanks to Ai Hayasaka's guidance.

Therefore, it was only natural that the news of her successful pregnancy spread quickly and became known to others.

Both the broad-minded Yako and Kazusa, who had just returned to Japan and then went abroad with her mother to participate in international piano competitions in pursuit of classical music achievements, reacted to this matter in a very calm manner.

The former, upon hearing her lover's candid confession, was simply happy for Kaguya.

She was kind by nature. Although she had a sadistic side in her subconscious before, that subconscious tendency gradually faded after she met Qianye, and has now disappeared. It only occasionally shows up in bed.

Over the years, she had come to know about Kaguya's unfortunate past and how she had almost never had any family by her side. Therefore, she felt particularly sorry for her. Now that she knew that Kaguya had a baby in addition to Chiya, she sincerely felt that this was wonderful. The lonely Kaguya finally had her closest family.

Given the suffering she has endured in the past, she would absolutely love that child dearly.

She even privately advised Chiya several times to spend more time with Kaguya during this period so that she could rest and recuperate.

Even if Yako hadn't said anything, Yuan Qianye was already planning to do it anyway, but hearing Yako say it made him even happier and he loved her even more.

Because Saeko has a kendo dojo and is preparing for the national kendo tournament, she doesn't plan to have children at the moment. However, the two have already discussed it and will try to have children like Kaguya once Saeko has finished her work.

Apart from that, Kazusa, who was far away overseas, didn't seem particularly angry when she heard the news.