In the anime, who is not a childhood sweetheart?

"First, I'm just confirming your intention to approach me. As for whether you really need help and whether I'm willing to help you, that's another matter. I may not agree, and I may not have the time or the mood to do so.

Secondly, you said we're in exactly the same situation, haha... I've known someone since kindergarten, and we're pretty close, close enough to be considered inseparable."

"..."

The sudden display of aggression from Yukino, mixed with a sense of showing off, made Kasumigaoka stare at her in silence for a moment. The sadness dissipated, replaced by a burning fighting spirit.

"What a coincidence! Someone I know is willing to stand in front of the camera and promote my novel to everyone just for my crucial championship moment."

Xue No said calmly, "I've been friends with someone for seven years. We know each other very well and can be considered childhood sweethearts."

"Are we childhood sweethearts or good brothers?" Kasumigaoka stared at Yukino's ordinary chest with contempt.

The aura around Yukino suddenly turned cold.

The only thing that is absolutely weak is her figure.

However, she quickly realized that Kasumigaoka was unable to continue competing with her in this matter, so she was deliberately provoking her.

Since I really can't think of any advantages, I can only use these ambiguous words to deceive myself and boost my confidence.

Yukino regained her composure, found her strengths, and continued on her own terms: "I've exchanged birthday gifts with someone for six consecutive years. In his room and mine, there's proof of our growing up together."

Kasumigaoka chuckled, "Apart from these occasional situations caused by coincidences in life, what else can you be proud of?"

Yukino said calmly, "Even if it's a coincidence, the innocent experiences and memories of me and someone visiting each other's homes over the years, spending Christmas and New Year's together, admiring cherry blossoms, and setting off fireworks, are undeniably precious treasures."

"..."

There is nothing to say about Kasumigaoka, mainly because she only joined the game last year and has no advantage in this topic.

So she finished the drink in her cup in one gulp, stood up and prepared to leave. Continuing to argue would only put her at a disadvantage. She admitted defeat this time and planned to get back at him when she had the chance.

She had just stood up and taken two steps when Xue Noi suddenly asked from behind: "What are you going to do?"

Kasumigaoka turned around and looked at her in confusion.

"Just what you said at the beginning. Now that you realize it, what are you going to do?"

"What can I do? Giving up is out of the question. He's willing to move on quickly, and I certainly can't let him unilaterally accommodate me and stay where he is. The only solution is for me to try my best to keep up..."

Kasumigaoka suddenly stopped and laughed.

"...It's really strange. Why should I tell you about this kind of thing in such detail?"

After she finished speaking, she left without looking back.

But thanks to Yukino's bickering with him, Kasumigaoka's mood, which had just been as depressed as a pool of stagnant water, miraculously began to ripple again and show vitality.

So-called enemies and competitors are sometimes such a mysterious existence.

You don't like him, you hate him, but it is precisely because of him that you will develop endless fighting spirit, just to be able to surpass him.

The emotions generated during this period are undoubtedly positive.

"What were you talking about just now?"

Eriri came to Yukino's side. She had just witnessed from the door of the banquet hall that Kasumigaoka turned around with a smile on her face, said something, and then strode away.

"It's no big deal." Yukino shook her head.

It was just a brief discussion about life goals, that's all.

Kasumigaoka Utaha, a difficult guy...

As a result, when the celebration party was almost over, Yuan Qianye finally got some personal free time and was able to have a brief conversation with his friends.

That night, he didn't get home until almost dawn.

The newly won championship and the endorsement fee from signing with a major company.

After being happy, let it go temporarily and don’t be too complacent.

Now that I have money, I will make decisions about more things later.

Yuan Qianye did not forget that he had been working hard these days to prepare for another competition in another field.

Yuan Qianye simply packed a few clothes. Yaozi was still waiting for him in a taxi outside the door.

In order to be in the best condition for the upcoming piano competition, he has to practice in seclusion at Touma's house for the next two days.

After he comforted his family, especially asking Runzi's mother to take care of her health while he was away, he left home.

Looking out the window at the taxi driving away, Runzi's mother was quite worried.

"My dear, Qianye, will his body be unable to handle the constant competitions?"

"Don't worry, he promised me that he wouldn't force himself. Besides... maybe Qianye is far more outstanding and strong than we thought."

Touma Yoko was in a good mood tonight and had a few drinks after a long time.

After she recovered, the doctor only advised her to drink less alcohol, but did not say that she could not drink at all. So as long as it happens occasionally and in moderation, it is not a big problem.

When she arrived at Touma's house, Touma Yoko looked at her daughter's little leather shoes that were not even placed properly at the entrance. Just from this detail, she could tell that her daughter was in a bad mood.

"She should be in the practice room now, go check it out."

After stuffing the small portion of pudding in her hand into Gen Qianye's hand, Touma Yoko, who was well-informed about the plan, said this with a smile.

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097: Don’t Be Jealous of Your Mother (8500) (21/46)

Is it really okay to eat something high in sugar late at night?

Although he roughly understood Yoko's idea, Yuan Qianye couldn't help but have this thought in mind after taking the pudding.

"Alright, go quickly. I feel a little dizzy and need to go back to my room to rest. I won't be with you tonight. Please don't stay up too late."

Touma Yoko raised her hand and waved. Her cheeks were flushed and there was a distinct smell of alcohol on her body.

However, when mixed with the scent of her expensive perfume, it didn't smell bad at all.

Yuan Qianye nodded and walked into the practice room.

As expected, Hesha was sitting in her old seat, but tonight she was not playing the piano. Instead, she was quietly wiping the keys with a dust-free towel.

Hearing footsteps, she looked back, then turned straight with an expressionless face, with no special reaction to Yuan Qianye's arrival.

Although she didn't show anything particularly obvious, Yuan Qianye could still see that she was a little unhappy.

After all, he had just experienced a similar situation.

During the several-hour celebration party, after he finally got rid of the entanglement of people coming to congratulate him and came to his friends.

Two girls with long black hair who did not want to reveal their names had already shown very similar reactions to him.

Why do all of you with long, straight black hair look like this?

Just like a man who feels relieved when he returns home after a tiring day at work, Gen Qianye pulled down the collar of his shirt and came to Touma Kazusa's side.

He held the pudding in front of her. Seeing her stop wiping the keys, he swayed slightly closer.

"I brought this specially for you. Isn't this your favorite?"

Slightly changed the concept.

It was indeed brought back on purpose, but it did not say who brought it back on purpose.

Touma Kazusa originally displayed a very cold and aloof temperament like an iceberg, but now her cold nature melted away easily.

She took a deep breath, looked at Yuan Qianye's sincere expression, and finally took it.

As the saying goes, no one knows a daughter better than her mother. The solution provided is both simple and efficient.

"I'm sorry, I was too busy tonight and didn't have time to greet you. Later I found time to ask Liuhua to accompany you, but you were already gone by then."

Yuan Qianye brought a high stool and sat down next to Hesha.

As soon as he opened his mouth, he took the initiative to lower his posture and apologized for the poor hospitality of the guests as the host of the night.

He had done similar things twice before, so he was naturally very skilled at it.

"I understand. You are the focus of the audience today, and it's impossible for you to cater to everyone."

Kazusa nodded.

He behaved unexpectedly well and I didn't need to waste any extra words of praise on him.

Contrast with that.

Yuan Qianye thought back to the two people who spoke coldly and pretended to be pitiful and aggrieved...

Kazusa can resolve all the dissatisfaction in her heart with just one pudding.

The difference in the minds of these three people is obvious!

"Come on." Kazusa stood up with the pudding and gave up her seat in front of the piano.

Yuan Qianye was stunned: "What's coming?"

"The first round of the piano competition is about to begin. With your mediocre level, you naturally need to seize every opportunity to practice."

Half-baked...

Yuan Qianye glanced speechlessly at the clock hanging on the wall: "But it's almost one o'clock now."

Not to mention that he got up early this morning, fought for most of the day at the Yulong Flag Competition, and then entertained people from all sides.

Both physically and mentally, I feel a little tired at this moment.

No matter how extraordinary his physique is, he can't spin around like this, right?

Hesha tilted her head, revealing an expression that was hard to tell whether it was regret or contempt: "It's one o'clock. What's wrong? Are you... not feeling well?"

"..."

Okay, okay, wait for me here, right?

Yuan Qianye planned to take back his previous comments about Kazusa-san. This guy also has his own bad tastes and is not as simple as he seems.

However, although it was a very clumsy way of provoking someone, I still accepted the challenge!

Just come, it’s not about proving yourself or anything.

I had been staying at Dong Ma's house for the past two days, thinking of making some quick improvements before the competition.

Yuan Qianye sat down in front of the piano bench, looked at Hesha beside him, and raised his head slightly: "If you are sleepy, you can go back and rest at any time."

Hesha calmly opened the pudding's packaging and touched its chewy surface with the included spoon. "If you keep chewing, I'll stay here."

"If you stay here I'll keep playing."

A strange desire to win arose.

"..."

Kazusa didn't reply any further, but she felt amused and gave him a provocative smile.

This time, she was in a much better mood in the true sense.

Because no matter what happened before, at least at this moment, I am the only one by his side.

On the other side, Touma Yoko, who had just finished taking a shower, applied body lotion on herself in the room.

After completing the full body care, Meimei was about to go to bed.

Still feeling uneasy, he walked out of the room to check.

He approached the practice room, quietly opened the door and took a look inside.

Should she say she was not surprised? She saw Yuan Qianye still practicing the song she had helped decide on at the piano at two o'clock in the morning, accompanied by her daughter.

The corners of Yaozi's mouth rose involuntarily, and he couldn't help but sigh that young people have good physical fitness.

She had no intention of intervening and left quietly.