Azure Files, the starting point of all miracles

"??"

It was rare to see Hikari showing such a serious side, and Xiyu couldn't help but blink her eyes out of curiosity.

"what is it then?"

"Ahem~ As everyone knows, I—Myojin Himari—am an existence that has reached the pinnacle of the millennium, a beautiful girl as pure and clean as a snow lotus on a high mountain."

"I don't think you will deny this, teacher?"

"Uh-huh!"

Although what Rimari said may sound boastful or even narcissistic, once you get to know Rimari, you will find that everything she said is just a statement of fact.

This beautiful silver-haired elf is top-notch in both appearance and temperament.

It can be said that she is a girl that can only be born in a dream world.

If placed in the world that Xiyu originally lived in, I'm afraid those so-called internet celebrities or stars with good looks would be reduced to supporting roles for Rimu.

But even such a person like Hinami now showed a somewhat troubled expression.

"Teacher, what do you think...that is..."

The girl spoke incoherently, and even though Himari was trying her best to maintain her usual confidence, she still revealed her current wavering state.

This made Xiyu even more curious. What on earth would make this expression appear on her face when she usually called herself a "super genius, pure, sickly beautiful girl"?

Soon, he got the answer from the girl.

"Um, teacher... that is, do you think... do I look too mature?"

Xiyu: “???”

Mature?

After confirming again and again that Riju was right, Xiyu nodded subconsciously: "Riju does give people a very mature and reliable feeling."

"It's a bit embarrassing to say this, but even I can't help wanting to rely on Hinami at times~"

After hearing what the teacher said, Himari's eyes lit up, and then she slightly puffed up her slightly barren chest and said proudly: "That's natural~ Teacher, you don't need to feel ashamed~"

"Being able to rely on you is what I have always hoped for~"

After talking to the teacher, Himari felt noticeably better.

However, this does not mean that the matter has been resolved.

"Although I'm glad to hear you say that, the maturity I'm referring to is not mental, but physical~"

After giving a light cough, Himari brought the subject back on track: "Teacher, now please observe me carefully from head to toe."

"I want to know from you whether I am too mature."

"Uh……"

Being stared at seriously by Hikari, Xiyu couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed for a moment.

Staring at a girl, especially your own student, is inappropriate in itself.

It's the same even if the other party asks you to do it.

*I feel like my reputation as a teacher will decline again...

*But if you think about it carefully, it seems that my reputation as a teacher has already broken through the mantle layer a long time ago, right?

*Hmm~ I feel much more relaxed just thinking about it~

Xiyu thought so and began to observe her carefully according to what Riju said.

I have to say, Himari is indeed a very beautiful girl.

Skin as smooth as a baby's, facial features as carefully sculpted as works of art, and a pure and elegant temperament.

If there is one imperfection, it is that the front armor of Himari is a little thin.

It can be said that this thickness is not even comparable to Yuuka, let alone compared with "big monsters" like Liyin and Amy...

The moment Xiyu had this idea, Yuka, Liyin, and Amy all had a strange feeling at the same time.

Himari even felt an inexplicable chill.

For this reason, she couldn't help but narrow her eyes: "I said--"

"Teacher, are you thinking of something very rude?"

"How...how could it be?"

Under Hikari's gaze, Xiyu showed a very unhappy expression and laughed.

"Compared to this, Himari, you are a pure and beautiful girl no matter how you look at it~"

“There is no such thing as ‘too mature’.”

As Xiyu spoke, he looked at Xiaoxue not far away.

Now, he finally understood something.

"Did Xiaoxue say something to you?"

"That's how this kid is. She usually speaks bluntly, but you have to believe me, Himari. She doesn't mean any harm."

After comforting Riju, Xiyu called Xiaoxue.

"Xiaoxue, do you like Himari-senpai?"

Xiaoxue: “?”

Although she didn't know why Xiyu asked this, Xiaoxue nodded without thinking.

"Of course~ Himari-senpai is the only one among all the seniors who is kind to me!"

"She often gives me candy~"

"I have to say, every time I see Himari-senpai, I feel like I'm seeing a kind old lady~"

After saying that, Xiaoxue showed a pure smile to Himari: "Thank you~ Himari-senpai~"

"Thank you for always being so nice to me~"

Himari: “…”

Although she knew that Koyuki had no ill intentions, Himari still couldn't help but feel complicated.

And Xiyu also said to Riju at the right time: "Xiaoxue is just praising your gentleness, Riju, don't think too much."

"If a cute child like you is a grandmother, then wouldn't an elderly uncle like me be a grandfather?"

Himari: “——!”

Although it seemed a little funny for Xiyu to say this with her teenage appearance, for some reason, Himari didn't feel any disharmony at all.

After a brief pause, the girl couldn't help but smile: "Thinking about it carefully, becoming a grandmother doesn't seem to be a bad thing."

Xiyu: “?”

Under Xiyu's curious gaze, Riju gave him a warm smile: "After all, isn't it a romantic thing to grow old with the person you love?"

"That's true~"

Xiyu nodded and agreed: "Then, I will wish you, Riju, to find such a person in the future~"

Himari: “…”

Seeing Xiyu's expression as if she didn't understand anything, Riju pondered for a moment again and sighed helplessly.

"That's fine~"

"After all, this is the teacher~"

Chapter 204: Xiaoxue revealed the truth!

"Grandpa..."

While Xiyu and Riju were talking, Xiaoxue was also observing them.

Looking at the vivid scene between the two of them, she rolled her eyes and laughed, "Hahaha~ As expected, teacher, you also have the potential to become a grandfather~"

"After all, the only person who will always play with me is you, Teacher~"

"If Himari-senpai is a kind old grandmother, then you, Sensei, are a gentle old grandfather!"

"Eh~"

"What a good boy, come~ do you want some candy?"

Just when Xiyu felt a little weird, Riju also came to Xiaoxue, touched the child's clever head, and took out a few candies from his pocket and handed them to her.

It’s quite interesting to say, although Himari doesn’t eat much sweets on weekdays, she has the habit of carrying candies with her.

After taking the candy from Himari's hand, Xiaoxue's eyes suddenly lit up.

"Wow~ That's some delicious candy! Thank you, Himari-senpai!"

"As expected, Himari-senpai is the best, not like Yuuka-senpai and Noa-senpai at all~"

Xiyu: “?!”

After hearing Xiaoxue say this, Xiyu instinctively smelled a hint of danger in the air.

He originally wanted to go and stop Xiaoxue from self-destructing, but unfortunately someone was obviously one step faster than him.

"Teacher~ I won't bother you here~"

Xiyu: “!?”

Hearing the voice coming from her ear, Xiyu, who had her mouth covered, couldn't help but widen her eyes——

Noah?!

At the same time, Xiaoxue, who hadn't noticed anything unusual, was still talking to Himari: "I say, Himari-senpai~"

"You must not become like Yuuka-senpai and Noah-senpai!"

"Otherwise, by then, I will just become the kind of person who hides behind the person I like and does something indecent in secret."

Himari: “…”

Looking at the figure appearing behind Xiaoxue, when Himari was about to open his mouth to remind her, the other party grabbed Xiaoxue's head with lightning speed.

Xiaoxue: “Huh——!?”

"Xiao-Xue!"

A voice that sounded like it came from the depths of the Netherworld abyss sounded behind Xiaoxue.

As Xiaoxue's face gradually changed from astonishment to despair, Yuka's gloomy face gradually came into her sight.

"Xiaoxue, who do you think is the kind of person who hides behind the person he likes and does something indecent?"

After grabbing Xiaoxue's soft face and rubbing it hard, Yuka looked at Hinami in front of her with some embarrassment.

"Um, Himari-senpai, don't listen to what Xiaoxue says!"

Himari: “…”

Xiaoxue: "I didn't say that!"

Before Himari could speak, Xiaoxue spoke first: "I saw it all!"

"Yuuka-senpai is in the Millennium lounge, looking at the teacher's photo, while--"