Heavy girl? I feel worse than Black Hole Trigger!

The girl took a deep breath.

Not just as Takamatsu Touma. Also, as the lead singer of CRYCHIC, everyone's face—

"I'm fine," she almost murmured.

Su Shi blinked into those amber eyes, "...Is that so."

Taking advantage of the moment when the two let go of each other's hands, Gao Songdeng took another step and chased in the direction where Wakaba Mutsu was going away.

Li Xi was at a loss as to what to do. She wanted to reach over and help the girl, but the girl's slightly stubborn back made her withdraw her hand. She turned her head in surprise and looked at Su Shi, only to see her chin pinched, smiling at Deng, without any trace of the worry she had shown a moment before when she missed Gao Song Deng.

"Hmm? Hey, little Lixi, what's wrong?"

"Nothing." Li Xi closed his eyes and shook his head, refusing Su Shi's eye contact.

It seems that the person who cares most about Takamatsu Deng in the band is herself.

But it doesn't matter.

If Deng is willing to challenge something, she doesn't mind watching from the side.

She felt that everyone chose to "wait" for the light in front because they trusted the light.

"...Then I'll be responsible for guarding the back."

The girl's steps became lighter.

●

"Welcome everyone to my humble abode."

Her beautiful long silver-white hair was combed into a princess cut at the eyebrows and tied into a high ponytail at the back of her head; her light blue eyes, as gorgeous as ice crystals, looked at everyone softly, as if they contained a pool of autumn water.

Exactly like the imagined "White Egret Princess", the girl named Kamisato Ayaka lightly covered half of her face with a fan, nodded slightly and said:

"If my subordinates have been disrespectful, please allow me to apologize on their behalf."

"No, no. Aya, no, Kamisato-san, you're being too polite—"

Hiiragi Chinana returned the salute a little awkwardly, but then froze in place for half a second, subconsciously turning back to look at Zheli.

Zhe Li couldn't help but chuckle quietly. With a smile on his face, he spoke on behalf of Qiannai:

"That's not true. We've come a long way, and I'm afraid we've neglected Miss Kamisato. Please forgive us."

——If it were a traditional adventure story, the protagonist would definitely have to go through a lot of trouble before meeting the princess.

Solve the residents' requests, collect this and that, until you have the people's hearts and treasures in your hands, the princess will reveal her dignity from behind the scenes...

This is what Zhe Li imagined when he first heard the title of "White Egret Princess".

However, also a princess-level existence, the second daughter of another magistrate, China Hiiragi, appeared in front of Oreki herself.

Perhaps Bao Deng Zheli had completely lost the chance to become the "protagonist" from a very early stage.

For example, now, he can actually meet the Egret Princess directly in the ridiculous identity of "idol teacher" and even defend her.

The romance of the other world seems just like that now.

"Ha ha……"

At this moment, with a swish, Kamisato Ayaka quickly put away her folding fan. The face beneath the fan was as flawless as her eyes. The girl narrowed her eyes like crescent moons and chuckled softly:

"Miss Chinana and I are like family and friends, so there's no need for this gentleman to be so distant. May I ask your name?"

"My name is Yasutō. I currently serve the Hiiragi family as Miss Chinara's... lieutenant."

Kamisato Ayaka's eyelashes fluttered slightly. The odd pause in Zheli's words made her pay attention.

But when she looked up again to confirm the other person's expression, the elusive smile made her feel that the other person seemed to be doing it on purpose.

Princess Bai Lu's mind raced, and she quickly buried this small doubt in her heart. She shifted her gaze to the equally young girl behind Qiannai and Zheli, and a smile slowly spread across her face.

"I'll skip the long greetings. I'm sure you're all tired after this long journey. Please come into the living room and chat."

Chapter of the Box, Act 47: Autumn Frost, Falling Maple Leaves, Snow Clears, and the Chinese Toon Tree Reappears: Episode Preview

By the way, a few days ago, a strange guest visited Nascita.

"Hello. Are you still open?"

It was late at night. A clear male voice came from the door. A blond man peered into the shop. He looked a little uneasy, as if he'd stumbled into something by mistake and was ready to apologize.

"Ah, yes." Baodeng Zheli looked at him in surprise.

My own coffee shop is indeed open until the evening, but the man in front of me is obviously from Inazuma in his attire, but his facial features are deep and his nose is high, which doesn't look like an Inazuma person... He is from another world and not a local of Inazuma, so why is he visiting an unknown little shop in a deep alley at this time of night?

The very “timing” of the store visit was suspicious enough.

However, apart from being somewhat familiar, there was nothing unusual about this guest.

He claimed that it was late at night and he was hungry. He happened to see a light coming from a deep alley, so he came in to take a look out of curiosity. It turned out to be a coffee shop.

He simply ordered some snacks and a cup of hot tea, and left after eating.

This is the case for most customers from Inazuma. Those who venture into the alley to find Nascita are likely to be quite adventurous and courageous, allowing them to engage in casual conversation with the owner, order food and drinks, and simply enjoy the quiet time.

If Baodeng Zheli did not have a photographic memory, he would probably have completely forgotten this incident by now.

No. Even if he could remember everything, Zheli would not look back on his long memory corridor at any time. The reason why he suddenly remembered this thing now was...

"..."

Zhe Li slightly withdrew his gaze from the corridor.

After the eldest daughter of the Kamisato family gave the order, the servants came forward and led everyone to the living room.

Kamisato House is called "house" because of its large area and its remote location. The number of people needed to support the operation of the house is not small: just during the short few minutes of visiting, the servants are busy coming and going, preparing this and that, making the house as lively as a market.

Crychik, a newcomer, was easily overwhelmed by the momentum. Even Toyokawa Shoko had never seen such a large number of people before... Modern Japan doesn't need so many people to maintain a house.

Zhe Li just looked up and noticed a blond young man directing the servants' actions in the distance.

So, that guest was actually a member of the club?

——The reason why Kamisato Ayaka is so serious seems to be slightly revealed here.

"Hmm." Zhe Li paused, and before anyone noticed anything unusual, he caught up with the girls.

No matter how many calculations are hidden in the invisible places, at least for now, in the eyes of Baodōzeri, neither the Hiiragi family nor the Kamisato family has any ill will towards them.

Zhe Li has never been good at hiding secrets.

He had long foreseen that one day, the uniqueness of Café Nascita would be exposed to everyone. This was the main reason he refused to conceal it from the CRYCHIC staff. And since he wasn't going out of his way to hide it, openly establishing his base on an outlying island, he expected to attract the attention of the "Three Priests."

only.

Zhe Li quietly shifted his gaze to Kamisato Ayaka's back.

His intuition told him that this noble girl seemed to have other purposes besides this?

“…I don’t understand.”

Zhe Li frowned and shook his head. This kind of intrigue was not his forte.

Since the other party has no ill intentions and you feel that you have never offended anyone, just go with the flow.

●

Although the country of Inazuma is often simply described as "ancient Japan", behind the "door" is ultimately a new world where common sense does not apply.

In terms of communication, transportation, and culture, this can be understood to some extent, but when it comes to "food"... With the offshore port as the gateway, Liyue Harbor, the commercial center of the continent of Teyvat, is just across the sea. It is not difficult for merchants from various countries to take care of Inazuma when they travel back and forth: exotic seasonings and recipes can be easily collected, at least on Mingshen Island.

Although it is still not as good as the flourishing taste feast of modern Japan, it is already close to the level of high-end Japanese restaurants.

Nagasaki Suyo originally thought that she would not be able to adapt to the local taste, so she filled her stomach in advance, but now she could only sigh at the table full of delicious food; she picked up a handful of sweet shrimp sushi with chopsticks but did not dare to eat it. After hesitating for a long time, she had to stuff it back into Baoden Zheli's bowl.

"?" Zhe Li looked down at his bowl.

I haven't even taken a few bites of rice yet, how come I'm being fed something new!

All in all, the group enjoyed a delicious lunch in the living room.

“It’s so delicious!”

On the other side of Ori's seat, Hiiragi Chinana exclaimed in amazement after a hearty meal.

"Thank you, Miss Linghua. I don't even get such a good lunch at home! ... Really, my sister always seems to be imitating my father. She works so hard all the time, so it's okay to reward herself once in a while."

Looking at Qiannai mumbling about household matters, Linghua chuckled softly, "Miss Qianli's conduct is admirable. However, Miss Qiannai may have misunderstood. It's not often that a chaplain is so extravagant. This time, I simply ordered the servants to prepare this banquet to entertain our distinguished guests."

"Miss Kamisato, you are so polite," said Toyokawa Shoko. "I am truly ashamed to have troubled you with the arrangements for the festival and to have caused you so much expense."

"No, no!" Linghua waved her hand. Xiangzi hadn't expected a polite remark to make the young lady's face look even more nervous. "Miss Chinana and I are very close. After hearing about your deeds, I couldn't help but be curious. That's why I invited you under the name of the commissioner. It's my fault for being so rude."

……curious?

Zhe Li raised his eyes and looked at the Egret Princess.

His gaze was quite open, causing Linghua to unable to help but glance at him, and then her already hesitant expression suddenly turned into one of embarrassment.

She opened her folding fan with a snap, half covering her face. After a pause, she put it away as if feeling rude. In this short moment, she gathered her thoughts and said softly:

"I've heard that you, though about my age, are capable of performing beautiful, exotic music. The shabu-gyo's primary business is organizing festivals and ceremonies, and music is an important part of Inazuma culture. As a shabu-gyo, I welcome your willingness to contribute to Inazuma's celebrations, but..."

She hesitated for a long time on this last note.

“…Um, well, even if it’s just once—”

Finally, Princess Egret looked at everyone at the table.

This girl may have said in such a frivolous tone for the first time:

"Will you please allow me to enjoy your performance?"

Chapter 48 of the Box: Autumn Frost and Falling Maple Leaves, Snow Clears and the Plum Blossoms Appear: Chapter : Reflection

Drinking tea, discussing swords, and playing chess.

Princess Bai Lu is so elegant at such a young age. She is truly a woman of both civil and military talents and has a graceful demeanor.

During every festive season, Narukami Island is enveloped in a festive atmosphere. The Inazuma people are able to successfully host these festivals thanks to the support of the community. Compared to the elusive Kamisato family, Ayaka is more relatable. Ask anyone on the street and you'll easily hear about someone who has received help from Ayaka.

However, people sometimes wonder:

"Did Lady Linghua enjoy the festival as well?"

Before the festival, that noble figure like snow would shuttle through the streets with the important officials of the society, striving to fix every possible omission and solve the problems of every ordinary citizen.

But when the celebration opened grandly, Princess Egret seemed like a real egret, far away from the world and disappeared.

Most of the discussions on the streets and alleys have no follow-up. People often just say a simple sentence at the end:

"Lady Linghua is very busy, there's nothing I can do."

……

After the dining table was removed, the large Japanese-style room was simply separated into the "stage" and "audience seats" by two screens.

As planned, the CRYCHIC members brought their instruments and prepared to perform behind a folding screen. Although Hiiragi Chinana wasn't participating in the performance, she had her own singing and dancing part, so she also hid behind the screen to rehearse with them.

To be honest, Baodeng Zheli was more worried about his "student" than the familiar CRYCHIC.

The dance steps designed by Zheli for her were closer to simple "movement" than "dancing": he took a trick and let Chinana stand in the front, seemingly as the protagonist, but in fact the dance steps were monotonous and she was only responsible for the accompaniment.

At first glance, it may seem 100% or even 90% perfunctory, but Zheli is not unwilling to give China more room to perform.

However, realistically speaking, Hiiragi Chinana was in such poor physical condition just a few days ago that she couldn't even complete a warm-up. Asking her to sing and dance like an idol all of a sudden was simply too much to ask. Even if Chinana remained determined to challenge any difficulty, Zheli wouldn't force her onto the stage knowing she couldn't even complete a proper performance.

After all, even Takamatsu Deng himself is willing to act with China, so there is no need for Orik to bully his good student.

It is better to do what you can and the important thing is to participate: no matter how simple the dance steps are, you still have to go on stage and be under the watchful eyes of the public. Just think of it as practicing your stage presence in advance.

Behind the screen, the girls were busy as hell, especially Tatsuki Shiina, who switched from her usual drum set to playing the cajón. Even though you couldn't see them, you could tell how serious Tatsuki was just by the incessant banging sounds.

In front of the screen, there were only two people sitting in the "audience seats", about two seats apart, and it was very quiet.

"Festivals are truly wonderful things."

Kamisato Ayaka suddenly said.

Baodeng Zheli was squinting his eyes, trying to make out what they were talking about amidst the noise. Half a second after Linghua started speaking, he paused and turned his head to look at the girl who was straightening her back and patiently waiting for the show to begin.

Linghua stared intently at the landscapes painted on the two folding screens. Even from the side, she could still see the same smile she had on her face since their first meeting. Only the constant tapping of her folding fan hinted at her inner joy. She seemed to be muttering to herself, and when Zheli glanced at her with a puzzled look, she quietly turned her gaze back.