My fiancée Yukino

"Okay, it's settled then. I'll choose the location and send it to Luo Baijun later. See you this afternoon."

"Thank you for your help. See you this afternoon."

After hanging up the phone, Luo Bai met Yukino's gaze and explained, "Mato Mokuzu, the guardian of the Kanto region, a very powerful great magician."

"Wait, a magician? Not a superpowered person?"

"Yes, magician."

Luo Bai nodded and said with a smile, "Although I've never seen a superhuman, I have seen one magician."

Why didn't you tell me yesterday?

"I have to tell you little by little, right?" Luo Bai shrugged. "If I tell you everything at once, I don't think you, Yukino, can handle it all. There's just too much information."

Yukino thought about it carefully, and it seemed to be true, just like yesterday.

God knows what happened; it was enough to keep her thinking for most of the day. As a result, she couldn't concentrate in class in the afternoon, as she kept thinking about all sorts of random things like superpowers and puberty syndrome.

"So, besides superpowers, there's magic in this world now? Could there be something else?"

"Yep."

Luo Bai nodded affirmatively.

"..."

Yukino stared at Luo Bai in silence for a full half minute before sighing, "It seems I have to start all over again from scratch, based on my life experience of the past ten years or so."

Raising his hand, Luo Bai gently pinched Yukino's cheek and said with a smile, "Don't worry, it's not that serious. People like magicians live just like ordinary people. Mato Mokuzu, who called earlier, is actually the boss of a company. And look at me, even though I have superpowers, I still live a normal life, don't I? Okay, let's prepare lunch together."

Yukino nodded, took the apron hanging in the kitchen, put it on, and helped make the bento boxes.

After breakfast, the two set off for school.

The lunch bag that Luo Bai was carrying was larger than usual, and it contained three lunch boxes today.

Considering Mai Sakurajima's current situation, Yukino suggested preparing an extra portion for her.

Luo Bai naturally had no objections. Compared to the other two bento boxes, the three bento boxes only required a little more ingredients and wouldn't take much extra time.

Holding Luo Bai's hand, Yukino asked, "So, can that great magician solve Sakurajima-senpai's problem?"

"It should be fine. We'll know the specifics this afternoon, so there's no need to rush. Oh, I see my senior."

Upon hearing Luo Bai's words, Yukino looked ahead and saw Sakurajima Mai, dressed in her school uniform, standing at the school gate waiting.

Yukino had to admit that Mai Sakurajima was indeed much better than her in terms of figure, something she couldn't compare to.

Unfortunately, none of the students around paid attention to this beautiful scene; they all walked past Mai Sakurajima and entered the school gate.

Mai Sakurajima didn't mind; she was already used to it. She also saw Luo Bai and Yukino walking towards her and happily waved to them.

Upon approaching Mai Sakurajima, Luo Bai said softly, "Good morning, senpai, let's go in together."

"Good morning."

Mai Sakurajima smiled as she looked at their clasped hands and realized that they really didn't care at all; they weren't even trying to hide it anymore.

After entering the teaching building, Luo Bai and Yukino did not go to their respective classrooms, but instead took Sakurajima Mai to the Service Club.

The three of them walked in after the door to the club room was opened.

Luo Bai looked at Sakurajima Mai, whose eyes were filled with curiosity, and said, "Senior, if you don't want to go to class, you can rest here. Here's my club key."

Volume 1: Chapter 63 Mai Sakurajima Makes Her First Friend (2/2)

After handing the club key to Mai Sakurajima, Luo Bai said, "I've already contacted someone. We'll go meet them after school this afternoon. We should be able to find a solution to your problem, senior."

"In the afternoon? I understand, thank you very much."

After thanking her, Mai Sakurajima relaxed completely.

Yukino, who was standing next to her, opened her schoolbag, took out the first volume of The Three-Body Problem that she had already finished reading, and handed it to Mai Sakurajima.

"Senior, if you have nothing to do here, I have a novel you can read to pass the time."

Mai Sakurajima did not refuse and happily accepted the novel.

"Thank you, I will read it."

"Then we'll head to the classroom. Senior, you can rest here. Just message us if you need anything."

After giving their instructions, Luo Bai and Yukino left the Service Club.

Mai Sakurajima, who remained in the Service Club, stretched in a relaxed mood and then looked at the novel on the table.

"The Three-Body Problem? I haven't read it before. I'll give it a try. It's been a long time since I've had a quiet time to read a book."

Mai Sakurajima picked up the novel and opened it.

I quickly became engrossed in it.

After several classes in the morning, it was noon. Luo Bai was really bored. He yawned, picked up his lunchbox, said goodbye to Hachiman Hikigaya, and left the classroom.

After Luo Bai left, Yui Yuigahama came over and asked curiously, "Xiao Qi, do you know what Luo Bai and Yukino have been doing these past two days? They haven't let us go to the club."

Hachiman Hikigaya shook his head: "Who knows? But since there's no request anyway, it's fine if I don't go. It'll also be good to go home earlier."

"Alright, I'm going to have lunch with Yumiko then."

With that, he ran over to Yumiko Miura.

When Luo Bai arrived at the Service Club, Yukino had already arrived first.

"Alright, everyone's here, let's have lunch."

Seeing Luo Bai open the bag, take out a bento box, and hand it to her, Sakurajima Mai said in surprise, "Is there one for me too?"

"if not?"

Taking out a thermos containing hot soup and chopsticks, Luo Bai said, "We can't expect you to watch us eat, right? Besides, you can't buy anything. Yukino and I were going to prepare lunchboxes anyway, so we're just preparing one more for one more person. It's very simple."

Looking at the bento box placed in front of her, Mai Sakurajima was deeply moved.

She experienced what it felt like to have friends for the first time.

"Thank you."

The bento box was insulated, and when it was opened, a burst of heat and a rich aroma wafted out, making Mai Sakurajima swallow hard.

Because of her busy acting career, Mai Sakurajima isn't very good at everyday life, let alone cooking. In fact, she hasn't had a proper meal in a long time.

Seeing the fragrant bento box, Mai Sakurajima suddenly felt the beauty of life.

"I'm gonna start now."

Picking up her chopsticks, Mai Sakurajima took a piece of chicken and put it in her mouth, squinting her eyes in satisfaction.

"Really delicious!"

After taking a bite of rice and a sip of hot soup, Mai Sakurajima exclaimed in surprise, "Did you guys make this together? Your cooking skills are amazing!"

While eating her bento, Luo Bai smiled and said, "You'll get the hang of it with practice. Once you've solved your problem, you can try making it yourself."

Hearing Luo Bai say that, Sakurajima Mai pursed her lips, feeling a little conflicted.

Seeing her like this, Yukino and Luo Bai exchanged a glance.

Both of them could tell that Mai Sakurajima still had some desire to return to the entertainment industry.

After having lunch and resting for a while, Luo Bai and Xue Nai left.

On the way back to the classroom, Yukino said, "Sakurajima-senpai, it seems you still can't let go of your acting career."

“After all, she’s been doing this job since she was a child and has poured her heart and soul into it. How could she just give it up like that?” Luo Bai said with a bit of helplessness. “But even if the problem is solved, it won’t be easy to deal with her mother. She probably won’t let her make her way in the entertainment industry on her own.”

Yukino frowned: "Does that mean we might encounter something similar again?"

"It's possible, or rather, very likely," Luo Bai said bluntly. "Before, because my senior was still young, it didn't matter much, but now she..."

She's already 18, and she'll definitely be exposed to the dirty dealings of the entertainment industry eventually. By then, even if her mother wanted to protect her, it probably wouldn't be of much use. After all, they don't have any connections.

These kinds of things are pretty much the same in every country in the world. It just depends on how powerful your backing is and whether you can protect yourself.

Those without connections who want to climb the ladder in this industry naturally have to make sacrifices.

Yukino was not in a good mood after hearing this.

She's a girl too, and she knows very well what Mai Sakurajima will encounter and face if she continues in the entertainment industry.

Then, she looked at Luo Bai.

Luo Bai shook his head: "Don't look at me. Didn't I say before that my family isn't involved in the entertainment industry, let alone in Japan? If you want to help her, maybe you can ask your parents."

"...Let's wait and see, let's resolve the issue with the senior student first."

While Yukinoshita's family may not be involved in the entertainment industry, that doesn't mean they don't know people in that field.

Given Mai Sakurajima's previous popularity and strength, finding a reliable company among her acquaintances and having her sign with them would indeed be a win-win situation.

However, it ultimately depends on Mai Sakurajima's personal opinion.

Looking at Yukino, Luo Bai smiled and said, "I didn't expect you to be willing to help to this extent."

"What can I do? I'm a girl too, so naturally I don't want to see that kind of thing happen."

Luo Bai expressed his understanding.

"Okay, if you're willing, you can try looking for it later. Or I can ask Makoto Makoto; he should know quite a few people there."

Yukino finally realized that the unfamiliar Mato Mokuzu was the so-called guardian of the Kanto region, so his connections must be quite extensive.

And so, lost in their own thoughts, the afternoon passed little by little, until school was over.

Club activities were cancelled again today. Hachiman Hikigaya and Yui Yuigahama exchanged a glance after watching Luo Bai leave, then said goodbye and went home.

They went to the Service Club to call Mai Sakurajima, and the three of them left the school and headed to the address that Madokazu had set up, which was a coffee shop.

Walking down the street, Mai Sakurajima asked curiously, "Who is the person who can solve my problem?"

After thinking for a moment, Luo Bai said, "Well, a middle-aged man? I can't say too much right now. He'll introduce himself when we get there, and that will be more convincing than what I say."

Mai Sakurajima glanced at Luo Bai suspiciously, then looked at Yukino.

Yukino nodded: "I haven't seen that person either, but don't worry, we'll find out when we get there."

A magician, oh, that's someone you only see in novels and movies.

Volume 1: Chapter 64 The Person Who Can Solve Problems (1/2)

Arriving at the agreed-upon coffee shop, Luo Bai pushed open the door and found it very quiet, with no customers at all. There was only a woman in a staff uniform standing behind the counter, chatting with the waiting Zhen Tu Huajin.

Hearing the door open, Mato Kazuki turned around, smiled, and said, "You've come. Good afternoon."

After bringing Yukino and Mai Sakurajima in, Luo Bai introduced them: "This is Mr. Mato Mokuzu, the guardian of the Kanto region, a magician."

"kindness?"

Upon hearing this title, Sakurajima Mai blinked, carefully observed Madoka Kazuki in his suit, and said, "A magician? You're not kidding, are you?"

“Of course not, Ms. Sakurajima Mai,” Madoka said calmly. “It’s the real deal. As for the outfit, well, it has to be fashionable, right? Alright, have a seat.”

After leading the group to a booth and ordering coffee and snacks, Makoto said, "The owner of this shop is just like me. Her daughter is a fan of you, Sakurajima-san. She specially booked the whole place for you today. Her daughter will be here later, so how about we take a picture together?"

Mai Sakurajima stared blankly at the woman making coffee, who returned a smile.

"So, that woman was also a magician? Do such people really exist?"

"of course."

Knowing that the other party did not believe him, Zhen Tu Huojin conjured a fireball in his hand, which then split into three and slowly flew around his hand.

"Fire magic, huh? Now you believe me?"

Mai Sakurajima's eyes widened; it was the first time she had ever seen anything like this, and she curiously reached out her hand.

She didn't touch it, because she had already felt the heat of the flames, and quickly withdrew her hand.

"I believe it now, magic really does exist!"

It seems that my problem can be solved.

Makoto Mokuzu smiled, then tossed the three balls of fire toward Luo Bai under Sakurajima Mai's surprised gaze.