In this anime crossover, who stole my module?

As Natsume Ryo spoke, his gaze shifted to an elegantly decorated coffee shop not far away.

"Okay, okay!"

At this moment, Geng Wujiang had no objections whatsoever. As if he had found his pillar of support, he quickly hugged the book in his arms and followed closely behind Xia Muliang.

……

The group soon arrived at the coffee shop.

Push open the glass door with the "Open for Business" sign.

Jingle Bell……

The crisp sound of wind chimes rang out.

"welcome……"

A young shop assistant dressed in a cute maid outfit and with a sweet smile came up to us.

"There are two of you, could you please find a quiet corner?"

"Okay, this way please."

The maid clerk's gaze lingered on Natsume Ryo for a moment, a hint of amazement flashing in her eyes.

but.

Her excellent professionalism prevented her from probing too much; she maintained her sweet smile and led him to a corner booth by the window.

It's a relatively quiet place, and you can see the street view through the large glass windows, making it a great place to have a conversation.

"..."

However, at the same time that Natsume Ryo and the others took their seats.

The cat demon that had been following them seemed to want to jump onto the sofa as well, but was stopped by a look from Natsume Ryo. It could only let out a pitiful "meow" and obediently lie down at his feet.

"My lord... this little demon wants to sit too, meow..."

"Shut up."

Natsume Ryo silently conveyed the instruction in his mind.

The cat demon immediately fell silent.

This is because the cat demon was given the command 【/effectp【presence disappears】】.

The maid clerk, completely oblivious to anything amiss, handed over the menu with a smile.

……

"Hey, Natsume-kun, can I have some?"

After Natsume Ryo took the menu.

Geng Xizi then brought her exquisitely beautiful face closer.

Natsume Ryo nodded in agreement.

Geng Xizi's slender eyes sparkled, and her fingers excitedly traced patterns on the menu.

"I want this! It looks so delicious!"

"And this, it's called... chocolate cake? I'll have that too!"

"Hmm... another coffee, please... with milk and sugar..."

Geng Xizi ordered several dishes in one go, without showing the slightest bit of politeness.

Natsume Ryo didn't seem to care about this.

but.

Because the maids, being ordinary people, couldn't hear Yuuko's voice.

So Natsume Ryo could only repeat Yuuko's choice to the maid across the street.

"Okay, two strawberry mille-feuille cakes, two lava chocolate cakes, and two coffees, with milk and sugar, right?"

The maid clerk confirmed with a smile.

"Yes, two of everything."

Natsume Ryo nodded slightly, his gaze subtly sweeping over the aloof figure in the gothic dress who had remained silent throughout.

——Ying Xizi.

As a "shadow" that originally separated from Yuko, her tastes are naturally the same as Yuko's.

therefore.

After thinking for a moment, Natsume Ryo ordered an extra portion.

Feeling Natsume Ryo's gaze, Kageyuko snorted and turned her head to look out the window.

"Okay, that's all then."

Seeing this, Natsume Ryo didn't pay any attention and looked away.

On the contrary, Geng Xizi, who was originally immersed in the joy of ordering food, seemed to notice this and became a little jealous.

After his gaze lingered between Natsume Ryo and Kage Yuuko.

Then, as if asserting her dominance, she immediately hugged Natsume Ryo's arm even tighter, leaning her little head against it.

“Hey, Natsume-kun, look at the way she looks.”

"Don't be fooled by her cold exterior; she actually really wants to eat it, she's just being stubborn."

As Geng Xizi spoke, she gestured with her chin toward Ying Xizi, her tone full of mockery.

Upon hearing this, the latter stubbornly let out a soft snort from his nose and gazed out the window.

……

Just as the maid clerk thought Natsume Ryo had finished ordering and was about to take the menu,

result.

Natsume Ryo, however, handed the menu to Geng Wujiang, who had maintained a reserved demeanor from the very beginning.

"Speak of it."

"Kirie-kun, what would you like to drink?"

"It's rare for us to meet off-campus, so I'll treat you to dinner today."

Natsume Ryo had a gentle smile on his face.

"Huh? Me? Me?"

Natsume Ryo's actions left Geng Wujiang somewhat bewildered, and he subconsciously waved his hand.

"No, no need, senior, I..."

"It's okay, just choose what you like."

Natsume Ryo shoved the menu directly into Geng Wujiang's hands.

The maid clerk was even more surprised and secretly clicked her tongue in amazement.

So, did that guy order all of his own food?

A boy ordered so many desserts and drinks; his appetite is truly astonishing.

However, he was quite gentle and considerate towards the women he was with.

This is my thoughts.

The maid clerk glanced at Geng Wujiang's bewildered expression.

I don't know.

This was Geng Wujiang's second meeting with Natsume Ryo.

Overall, the two of them didn't even exchange more than ten sentences.

As a result, Natsume Ryo was able to chat with her in a familiar tone, as if they had known each other for a long time.

He even offered to treat everyone.

Geng Wujiang, who had rarely interacted with boys before, was at a loss for words. In the end, he could only blush as he took the menu and randomly pointed at some items.

"Then, then I'll just have a glass of lemonade..."

"OK, just a second."

The maid clerk smiled and made a note of it, then turned to leave.

"My lord... this little demon wants some too... meow..."

At this moment, the cat demon lying at Natsume Ryo's feet raised its fluffy little head and looked at Natsume Ryo pitifully with its watery, ice-blue cat eyes.

"..."

Natsume Ryo glanced at it, and, unusually in a good mood, added a comment to the maid shop assistant.

"Please have another cup of warm goat milk, thank you."

"Ok."

Although the maid was a little puzzled as to why she would order goat milk, she smiled and agreed before turning to leave.

Soon, the ordered desserts and drinks were served one by one.

……

only.

When the cup of warm goat's milk was served.

Natsume Ryo simply placed it on the table.

Upon seeing this, the cat demon immediately raised its little head impatiently, its icy blue cat eyes gazing longingly at the cup on the table, making a yearning "meow" sound in its throat, and even trying to stand on its hind legs, pawing at the table leg, wanting to climb up.

however.

Natsume Ryo's eyes widened.

The cat demon could only lie back down at Natsume Ryo's feet, looking aggrieved, and rub its fluffy little head against his trouser leg, making a pleading "purring" sound.

"My lord, please, I beg you."

"..."

Seeing its pathetic state, Natsume Ryo was speechless for a moment, then his mind stirred slightly.

Boo!

A soft sound.

A brand new white porcelain bowl appeared in Natsume Ryo's hands.

You can't expect a cat to stand on someone else's table and drink from someone else's cup.

Thinking of this, Natsume Ryo poured all the warm goat milk into the bowl, then bent down and gently placed the bowl on the ground.

"Drink..."

"..."

—As for the cat demon.

She was completely indifferent to Natsume Ryo's attitude, which was that he really treated her like a pet, not even allowing her to sit on the sofa and making her eat on the floor.

A bittersweet feeling welled up in the cat demon's heart.

She was a genius, a rare find in a hundred years, among the dignified cat demon clan!

A rising star in the demon realm!

They've actually been reduced to lying on the ground drinking goat milk that people feed them...

The news got out.

Where is her dignity?!

But then the warm, rich aroma of goat milk wafted into my nose.