Heavy girl? I feel worse than Black Hole Trigger!

"Hmm." Ruoye Mu breathed a sigh of relief.

In short, before considering these things, we have to make sure the next performance ends perfectly.

Chapter 54 of the Box: Autumn Frost and Falling Maple Leaves, Snow Clears and Meows: Chapter

In the quiet afternoon of the coffee shop, a strong gust of wind broke the silence.

"Good afternoon, teacher!"

China Hiiragi pushed open the door of Nascita and smiled at the man who was taking a nap at the counter, as if bringing the sunlight from outside the alley into this small shop in the deep alley.

"Why are you here, Chinana-chan? ...Oh, today is the agreed time."

Due to his previous experiences, Baodō Oreki was habitually in serious mode. However, from the other party's smile, which showed no trace of gloom, he quickly realized that this time, Hiiragi Chinana had not come for important matters - well, it couldn't be said to be unimportant. At least, for Chinana, it was a very important matter.

"As I said before, I will start teaching you with physical training first. Are you mentally prepared?"

As a "teacher", Baodō Zeriri was guaranteed by Chisato, the eldest daughter of the current Hiiragi family, who is now the second in command of Kanjo Bugyo. He was given a certain degree of authority in the outlying islands and even in Inazuma Castle. In exchange, he naturally had to fulfill the duties of a "teacher".

"Yes!" Qiannai nodded with shining eyes, "No matter how difficult it is, I will persevere!"

Zheli covered his mouth with his hands and smiled gracefully, "Haha. Little Chinana has also learned to joke."

"??? I'm not kidding." Chinae was confused. How could self-encouragement be a joke?

The man in front of her raised an eyebrow and said in feigned surprise, "Isn't it true, Qiannai, that 'no matter how simple it is, I can't persist'?"

"————Teacher, this is so rude!!"

At first, Baodeng Zheli was reluctant to accept the title of "teacher".

As the saying goes, "A teacher's purpose is to impart knowledge, impart knowledge, and resolve doubts." He didn't think he could be called a teacher simply by reading from a textbook. Especially since Hiiragi Chinana wanted to learn "the ways of idols" from him. He didn't even know how to be an idol, so how could he teach others?

However, this time and that time.

At the beginning, he didn't expect that Chinana hadn't even taken the first step on her idol journey.

If it had to start with physical training, it would be another matter: regarding "how to exercise most efficiently", he is an expert with the fighting instincts of a Blood Star person. He deserves the title of "teacher" to give some advice to a little girl who has just glimpsed the door... really just glimpsed the door and has not yet stepped into the threshold.

“It’s really…it’s really…!”

The little girl glared at the guy angrily, trying to find the right words to describe him.

At first, she thought he was a gentle older brother, but after getting to know him, she found that he was a little off-key and casual. Now, he would even easily turn his words into thorns that pierce the softest part of her heart!

At this time, "Ding-ling-ling——", the pre-set alarm clock rang.

He picked up his phone and took a look. This was the alarm that Zheli had set to remind him to go out and pick up Chinana.

Is it necessary to set reminders when you have a photographic memory? Yes, because not forgetting anything actually means remembering nothing - just because he can't forget anything doesn't mean he has a precise schedule in his mind to arrange what to remember at what time.

"Come to think of it, Nascita is closed today. I was going to go pick you up—"

Zhe Li looked at the sign on the store door, lost in thought.

"I really couldn't wait, so I told my sister and came here without permission." China scratched her head shyly.

Even now, recalling her last workout under Zheli's guidance—no. According to Zheli, that was just warm-up exercises. Just recalling those "warm-up exercises" made her, a girl who had been limp every day for over a decade since she was born, naturally imagine what "hell" must be like.

But she also couldn't stop looking forward to "going through such painful trials and successfully embarking on the path of her dreams."

Oh, I feel so silly for expecting to suffer...

"Are you looking forward to it so much?" Zhe Li smiled.

He stood up from his chair and walked over to Chinana.

"Okay. Since you're looking forward to it so much, I won't waste any more time. Let's go."

After saying that, he walked straight to the door of the store.

...Hmm. The tag does indeed say "CLOSE."

With his back to Chinae, the man frowned slightly.

As long as it was closed, this "door" to another world would not be activated—this "rule" he had once deduced suddenly no longer applied today. Did the rule itself not exist? Was it just a series of coincidences? Or did someone become an "exception" simply by meeting certain conditions?

For example, as the store manager, he is a "special case"...

"Forget it." Even though he was full of questions, no one could answer them for him.

Leading Chinana out of the store, he returned to the familiar dark alley on Inazuma Island.

As soon as I entered, I found that the sign that was previously placed at the door, indicating the business hours, seemed to have been completely destroyed due to the afternoon thunderstorms in recent days. It was wet several times and then smashed by raindrops.

He looked up at the gap between the eaves on both sides, feeling quite helpless.

In the Japan of Bang Dream's world, he lived on a street that was deserted but spacious enough. How come when he arrived in Inazuma, he had to live in this dark alley that was so depressing that just looking at it would make one depressed?

Before he completely grasped the operating rules of the "door", he didn't dare to demolish the houses on both sides of the alley...

While I was thinking, during this brief pause, a familiar little head appeared in the narrow sky above my head.

"--Meow?"

"Oh. Little guy, you are here too?" Zhe Li asked in surprise.

The little cat demon who first opened the door connecting the two worlds was now peeking down from the eaves.

"Meow!" the kitten called happily.

She kicked her little balls and jumped straight towards Zhe Li. Zhe Li had no choice but to reach out and catch her:

The kitten's soft fur was emitting warm body temperature, and she meowed comfortably - at this time of year, running around on the roof would take a long time to bask in the sun. Now she jumped into Zheli's arms, which had been frozen by the air conditioner for a long time and were now cold. No wonder she was so happy.

Zhe Li rubbed her little head and said, "I'm closed today. You can't get any food if you come here."

"Meow?" Free food? No no! I'm not a stupid cat who only thinks about eating!

Qi Liangliang waved his little ball of flesh in dissatisfaction.

She was only visiting the outlying island to deliver a letter - well, although she had accepted the delivery order to the outlying island precisely because she planned to stop by Nascita to take a look, she had just finished delivering the letter and was about to return!

As a result, when she ran to the roof while the guards were not paying attention and was happily enjoying the sea breeze, suddenly there was a "bang", and all the demonic power in her body seemed to be packed into a courier box, and "whoosh" condensed her and her equipment into the appearance of a kitten.

The last time I had such an experience was when I was always following the manager of the coffee shop.

So I looked down from the eaves and really saw the kind big monster appear!

"Meow." Maybe today is my lucky day.

Anyway, the letter has been delivered. I won’t be scolded if I don’t go back to “Komaha-ya” first, right?

Chapter 55 of the Box: Autumn Frost and Falling Maple Leaves, Snow Clears and the Plum Blossoms Appear: Chapter : Meow Meow

"This little guy is a kitten that used to come to our house frequently."

Houden Oori introduced Hiiragi Chinana to a bewildered woman. Kirara stretched out his paw and waved it at her.

It was quite a coincidence that this little cat hadn't visited Nascita in a while, so she missed the encounter between Zheli and China. But judging by her appearance, she didn't seem to be shy at all—well, Zheli probably wasn't an acquaintance to her after all…

"Wow." Chinae widened her eyes slightly: Kirara looked like he was waving hello to her.

This is the first time she has seen such a human-like kitten!

The girl hesitated for a moment, then politely saluted the kitten in Zheli's arms: "Hello, kitten."

"Meow!" Hello to you too!

Zhe Li weighed the kitten and said, "Okay, now we know each other."

Is she truly a cat demon? She seems to be quite the eater, and probably doesn't restrict her diet, yet now, holding her, she feels as light as a feather. Could it be that she's converting calories into demonic energy? But I haven't seen her actually use that energy for anything. For example, when she was first robbed by the ronin, she simply stood by and watched.

"What on earth can you do, little one?" Zhe Li scratched her head gently.

"Meow?" Hmm, delivering mail, climbing trees...

"----Meow!?"

Oops, when I think about it, it seems like I really don’t know anything! ?

“…Ouch.” Zhe Li blinked.

The kitten in my arms suddenly drooped its ears, looking very depressed.

Rather than a cat monster hiding in the city and coexisting with humans, this child looks more like a cute kitten with simple psychic abilities.

But in the final analysis, calling the other party a cat demon was just Zheli's arbitrary judgment.

Although he received a "response" from the other party, Zheli, who did not understand cat language, could not be sure whether the other party understood and agreed with the meaning of the words.

As a Blood Starian, a creature that feeds on planets and resides at the top of the food chain, Baodeng Zheli is indeed biologically powerful: with his super-brain, it's easy for him to learn an unfamiliar language in a short period of time. However, the calls of animals are not "language." At best, he can infer their general emotions, but he cannot grasp their precise thoughts.

...or maybe it's not impossible.

By simply sending a tiny amount of their genetic material into the host's brain, a Blood Star could completely possess their mind and create an identical clone. This was how Abolut had taken over the body of a former human—completely unnoticed by the "host," invading the brain, controlling their entire memory and thoughts, and even controlling their body.

But is it necessary to go to this extent just to know what a kitten is thinking?

To satisfy one's own curiosity, one easily tramples on the soul of even an ordinary kitten...?

Even if you have the body of a monster, there are bottom lines that should not be crossed.

So, Zheli just stroked the hair on the back of her neck and laughed a few times: "You are obviously a powerful monster, but when things get tough, you just stand there and do nothing. Your fur is a bit orange, so why not call you Orange Senior."

"huh?"

My name is Qiliangliang! And my back hair is flaxen!

The kitten started to fold its teeth and bared its teeth, looking a little unhappy.

Zhe Li stared at her for a moment, unwilling to be outdone. The narrow pupils in her emerald green eyes narrowed slightly, as if bewildered by Zhe Li's abrupt confrontation, but her fur and tail, still standing erect, remained unmoved.

Judging from his eyes, he's not that angry, but he looks very excited.

Knowing how to feign anger, she's truly a cat-youkai with human intelligence, right? I'll have to ask her name sometime.

"Under normal circumstances, I'd treat you to some snacks, but I just locked the door and was about to leave." Zhe Li put the kitten on the ground, squatted down to look at it, and said, "So, I'm sorry. Let's say goodbye here today."

"Meow~..." Okay.

Qi Liangliang tilted her head. She wasn't really looking forward to having a free meal...

"Huh? Are we going to separate now?" Chinae looked surprised.

She glanced anxiously at Zhe Li, opened her mouth, then lowered her head to look at the kitten, who shared Zhe Li's puzzled expression. "I've never seen such a clever cat. Um, can't you stay a little longer?"

"Well. Even if you say so, she's not my pet."

Zhe Li thought about it, then simply stretched out his hand towards the kitten and placed his palm on the ground.

"We're going to do some shopping and then some exercise. If you want to come, just cover your palms."

"Meow!" The soft ball of flesh rested on Zheli's palm.

Although her demonic powers were ineffective when she was around Hotoge Zheli, it brought back memories of her pre-Nekomatari days. Being by "Grandma's" side, even just lying by the fire and warming herself, was more comfortable than basking in the sun at noon in winter.

The Yokai store manager is like that stove, emitting amazing "heat" at all times, providing warmth.

Qi Liangliang was very curious. She wanted to know what was going on.

Of course, in my spare time!

"Are you so decisive?"

Zhe Li even shook it a few times to confirm that the other party was not just touching it out of curiosity, but had indeed understood what he said and responded. Zhe Li couldn't help but feel a little surprised: I really don't know why this little guy is so close to me.

"Since you are willing, let's go."

Zhe Li reached out and touched her armpits. Seeing no resistance from her, he lifted her up and placed her against his neck. The little cat demon stood lightly, then curled up into a furry ball, resting firmly on Zhe Li's shoulder.

"If you're hungry, I'll buy you some snacks at the outlying island shopping street. How about grilled fish skewers?"

"Meow!" Great!

"Wow! Teacher, I want one too." China said hurriedly.

Chinana finished dressing early in the morning and left home, accompanied by her guards, all the way to Nascita. Thinking carefully, even if she visited Ori beforehand, they would both return to the Hiiragi family's dojo to practice, so going out in such excitement seemed pointless.

But no matter what, she wanted to go and greet the teacher in person instead of having him be led to her by servants.

Now it seems that there is an unexpected surprise.

"Okay, okay. One skewer of grilled fish per person. But don't eat too much, or you'll throw up during practice later."