Azure Files, the starting point of all miracles

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The time now is 8:26 AM.

If I think about it carefully, the students who are responsible for being on duty today are almost here.

Previously, in order to give his students more time to prepare, Xiyu changed the original time for the duty students to arrive in Xialai at 7:30 to before 9 o'clock.

After all, Kivotos is so big, and some colleges are far away from Xialai. It is not convenient to travel there if time is too tight.

While thinking about this, Xiyu put the document recording the list of students on duty aside.

Because there were some special arrangements today, and considering that it might cause some unnecessary trouble to the students on duty, Xiyu cancelled the arrangements for today's duty.

That is to say-

I will have to deal with these documents alone before the afternoon.

Looking at the pile of documents on the desk, Xiyu didn't need to rush to finish them.

But if it's for those kids, it's okay to be a knight for a bit~

"Go ahead, me!"

However, just as Xiyu was about to continue working, the door of Xia Lai's office was pushed open without warning.

Looking at the girl walking into the office, Xiyu was stunned at first, and then subconsciously called out her name.

"Bikyou?"

On the other side, after hearing the teacher's voice.

There was a glimmer of light in her dark eyes. Although they gave people a cold feeling, there was unexpectedly a kind of warmth that belonged only to her.

Looking at the man in front of her, the corner of the girl's mouth curled up slightly.

"Teacher, as you can see, I'm here."

"The operations officer of the Hundred Demons Night Parade United Academy and the Hundred Flower Dispute Mediation Committee."

"Kiryu Kikyo - Teacher Xiyu, you are still the same as always, with a silly expression."

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Kiryu Kikyo - just as she said.

He is a student at the Hyakki Yagyo United Academy, he is seventeen years old and in his second year of high school.

Serves as the operational staff officer for the One Hundred Demons Night Parade Academy and the organization "Hyakuka Ryoran" that maintains order and mediates disputes.

Her slender figure is wrapped in a blue and white sailor suit. The contrast between her black shoulder-length hair and fair skin adds a sense of coldness to her, making people feel afraid of her unconsciously.

However, as Xia Lai's teacher, Xiyu knew it.

Kikyo only looks cold on the surface, but she is actually a gentle and even nanny-like child.

Sometimes I even worry about the oral hygiene of my younger generations.

Recalling that Kikyo once chased after a junior and seriously taught him the importance of oral hygiene, Xiyu couldn't help but smile.

However, before he could open his mouth, Kikyo seemed to have noticed something. Her dark eyes narrowed slightly, and an inexplicable sense of oppression began to spread in the air.

"Teacher...were you thinking about something very rude just now?"

"Uh... No, no! How could that be~"

Being stared at by Kikyo with sharp eyes, Xiyu looked away feeling somewhat guilty.

"Teacher, you are wavering."

"How is that possible! I am 100%, or even 90% determined!"

Platycodon: "..."

Looking at this funny adult, the girl rolled her eyes helplessly and went straight to his side.

"Okay, stop talking nonsense."

"Teacher, let's start today's work." After saying this, Kikyo skillfully picked up a document on the desk.

Seeing this scene, Xiyu couldn't help scratching her cheek: "Speaking of this, Kikyo..."

Kikyo: “……?”

"Um, didn't you see the 'momo talk' message I sent?"

“Yes.”

Kikyo lifted the hair hanging down from her ears, looking like a mature and capable woman: "So?"

"Teacher, didn't you say that you would welcome me at any time?"

"In that case, even if you say you don't need to come, the choice of whether to come or not is still up to me, right?"

"Or--"

The tone suddenly changed, and the temperature around Kikyo dropped a lot at this moment.

Looking into Xiyu's eyes, Kikyo spoke word by word in a cold voice.

"Teacher, do you think I am causing you trouble?"

"That can't be helped. After all, the so-called freshness is just like that. I can understand the three-point popularity."

Seeing that Kikyo was about to continue speaking, Xiyu, who was sweating profusely, quickly stopped her.

"No, no, no! That's not what I meant..."

"Well, I have to go somewhere else this afternoon."

"If you come to be the duty student, Kikyo, you will inevitably have to run around with me. This will be too much trouble for you who has rushed here from the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons."

At this point, Xiyu looked at Kikyo with a hint of concern in her eyes: "After all, Kikyo, you have a lot of work to do at the Hundred Demons Night Parade. I hope you can rest more instead of working so hard all the time."

"..."

Listening to the teacher's words, Kikyo slowly closed her eyes.

Indeed, as Xiyu said.

The One Hundred Demons Night Parade United Academy has encountered many problems due to the sudden appearance of the Flower, Bird and Wind Moon Department not long ago. As the staff officer of "Hyakuhana Liaolan", an organization that maintains order in the One Hundred Demons Night Parade, Kikyo has to deal with a lot of work every day.

I even fell ill some time ago because I was too busy.

Later, Xiyu went to visit and helped Kikyo complete a lot of work. She also made an agreement with her to combine work and rest, which gave Kikyo some chance to breathe.

"So... Is this what the teacher is worried about?"

Chapter 49: You are such a... fool

Xiyu.

Mo Xiyu.

Xia Lai's teacher.

A strange adult might even have evil intentions.

This was Kikyo's first impression of him.

As Baihua Liaoluan's think tank (military advisor), Kikyo knows very well that there is no free lunch in this world.

Every concern and care must be accompanied by corresponding reasons and purposes.

Possessing excellent vision and wisdom, she is confident in herself and feels that her judgment will never be wrong.

To say that something is done purely for the sake of others is unreliable, naive, and even somewhat ridiculous.

Therefore, Kikyo has been secretly guarding against Xiyu.

However, after the two experienced various events together, Kikyo discovered... her judgment this time seemed to be really wrong.

Are there really such people in this world...?

Looking at this man who worked wholeheartedly for students like them without asking for anything in return, Kikyo felt a little confused.

But more than that, I am still unwilling.

Did I make a mistake?

How can it be!

Maybe it's because he's unwilling to accept it, or maybe it's for some other reason.

Kikyo began to spend more time paying attention to this man.

She wanted to see him exposed, to drop his disguise, to prove that she was not wrong.

But...when did it all start?

The obsession in my heart has completely dissipated, and what remains is only this strong feeling for him.

Was it from the time he was doing repairs on the dazzling activity room like a fool?

Or when you were sick and he took care of you attentively?

Or when he reminds himself seriously to take a rest?

"..."

Now, Kikyo no longer intends to dwell on the reason.

At this moment, sitting next to Xiyu.

There was only one thing she wanted to do.

That is to stay by his side.

Keep him in your eyes, in your sight.

Let him stay where he can feel his body temperature.

I don't want him to disappear without a trace.

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Thinking of this, Kikyo slowly opened her eyes——looking at the man in front of her, after a moment, Kikyo sighed.

"Is that the reason?"

"boring……"

"Ah ha ha……"

After hearing what Kikyo said, Xiyu scratched her cheek in embarrassment.

I don’t know why, but every time I get along with Kikyo, I’m always overwhelmed by her.

Obviously, I am the adult~

Of course, Xiyu wouldn't care too much about it.

"Teacher, do you remember what you said to me?"

"'You never thought of me as a vulnerable student'."