My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

Miki Sayaka was absent-minded throughout, only nodding mechanically, her mind completely elsewhere.

Jiu Xiao didn't mince words and readily accepted the wallet and phone Xiao Yuan offered. There's nothing wrong with being a kept man; many people would love to but can't. Besides, Jiu Xiao had always dreamed of being kept by a rich young woman. Although the rich young woman in front of him wasn't a "sugar baby" in the traditional sense—Xiao Yuan was only half a young woman—her family was genuinely wealthy!

With a nonchalant shove of his things into his pocket, Jiu Xiao waved to the two of them and smiled, "Don't worry, I'm not a child. I can take care of myself."

After watching the girls leave, Jiuxiao went to the coffee shop he had visited that morning to kill time. Unbeknownst to him, QB was following Xiaoyuan and Sayaka all the way.

QB felt today was truly its lucky day. Not only did it encounter a exceptionally talented boy this morning, but it had also discovered a pink-haired girl with extraordinary potential. As for the blue-haired girl next to her, consider her a bonus. If it could just complete these two deals, its life would be set! Promotions, raises, marrying the most beautiful and wealthy woman in the incubator world, and reaching the pinnacle of QB's life—it was all within reach!

At this moment, QB was completely unaware that high returns often come with high risks; all it saw was the enormous profit it was about to reap. Little did it know that its performance was about to plummet to zero. Watching the girls enter Tachibana Takihara Middle School, QB had a plan in mind: it was time to have Mami help it recruit more members.

Meanwhile, at Mitakihara Junior High School, Homura Akemi, having discovered that Madoka had been "kidnapped" by a man, seemed distracted. She rested her chin on her hands, staring blankly at the blackboard, her mind far away. The students in the class were all captivated by Homura's beauty and charisma, frequently casting curious glances at her, yet none daring to disturb her.

However, Homura Akemi was completely oblivious to this; her mind was filled only with worry for Madoka and resentment towards Kushou. It wasn't until the classroom door was gently pushed open and Madoka and Sayaka Miki entered and took their seats that Homura was jolted out of her reverie. She abruptly stood up, glanced at Madoka first, and then said to the teacher, "Teacher, I'm not feeling well and would like to rest in the infirmary. Could the health monitor accompany me?"

The teacher nodded, looked at Madoka, and asked, "Kaname, I'm sorry to trouble you so soon after you got back. Could you accompany Akemi to the infirmary?"

Madoka's spirits lifted; she also had a lot to say to Homura Akemi. Although the current Homura Akemi's demeanor had changed a lot compared to the Homura Akemi she remembered, she still recognized her at a glance.

In the corridor, Madoka and Homura walked side by side, each silently preparing their words, creating a slightly awkward atmosphere. Madoka was unaware that Homura had reincarnated many times for her; she only remembered one reincarnation, when Homura was still the twisted Homura. This was why Madoka felt Homura's demeanor had changed so much. However, these changes didn't make Madoka feel unfamiliar; instead, she found Homura even more charming and attractive.

Finally, Homura Akemi broke the silence first: "Madoka Kaname, do you think your life is precious? Do you value your family and friends?"

Madoka was taken aback, unsure why Homura Akemi would suddenly ask such a question, but she still answered earnestly, "Of course, my life is incredibly precious to me, and my family and friends are an indispensable part of my life."

Upon hearing this, Homura Akemi's eyes flashed with a sharp glint as she continued, "Is that so? If that's the case, then you should absolutely not try to become a different version of yourself, otherwise you will lose everything..."

Seeing that Homura Akemi had gone this far, even Madoka, who was slow to react, noticed her unusual behavior. Given her own past experience, Madoka suspected that Homura Akemi might also know something.

“I’ve already lost it once!” Xiaoyuan suddenly interrupted.

Homura Akemi froze in mid-air, her eyes wide with shock. Both the sudden appearance of Kusho that morning and Madoka Kaname's reaction were far beyond her expectations. A guess quickly formed in her mind, and when she came to her senses, her usual address slipped out, her tone weaker: "Madoka, you..."

Madoka held Homura Akemi's cold hand, tears welling in her eyes, and whispered, "I've already lost once. Whether it's you, Senpai, or everyone else, we've all been deceived by Kyubey... I still remember the despair and helplessness I felt when I shattered Mami-senpai's Soul Gem with my own hands... Those weren't dreams, were they?"

Homura Akemi's body trembled slightly. She quickly noticed the key phrase in Madoka's description—"personally shattering Mami's Soul Gem."

Homura Akemi was lost in memories. She clearly remembered that in one loop, her senior, having learned the truth about magical girls, went mad, shot and killed Kyoko, then bound her with ribbons, intending to kill her as well. Ultimately, Madoka, realizing what was happening, shot her from behind. Afterwards, Madoka mysteriously disappeared, leaving Homura with no choice but to rewind time. (Readers who don't remember can review Chapter 34, "Madoka God! Activate!")

Fortunately, Madoka showed no abnormalities after the time rewind, so Homura didn't dwell on it too much. Over time, this detail was gradually buried deep in her memory, until it was rekindled by Madoka's words. Homura guessed that perhaps something else had happened that she didn't know about... but none of that mattered now. As long as Madoka remembered her and Kyubey's misdeeds, that was enough.

Homura Akemi burst into tears. Countless cycles of reincarnation had numbed her, and only the belief in "saving Madoka Kaname" sustained her. At this moment, learning that Madoka also retained the same memories, though incomplete, brought her unprecedented comfort.

The tears that had long since dried up seemed to find a new source at this moment. Homura Akemi hugged Madoka tightly, her voice choked with sobs: "Madoka, I'm sorry. It's all because of me that you had to go through such painful memories... I tried countless times to stop all of this, but I failed every time... Even this appearance... is just to hide the weakness in my heart... I can't change anything... I can only watch Kyubey's evil scheme succeed!"

Although Madoka didn't know what her friend had gone through, seeing Homura so pained and remorseful made her feel bad too. She gently patted Homura's back and comforted her tenderly, "Homura, it's not your fault. We were all blinded by Kyubey's lies. I'm already so grateful to see you again and hear your voice. So, can you tell me what you've been through?" Madoka released Homura and stared intently into her eyes.

Homura Akemi's gaze darted away, completely losing her queenly demeanor from before. She knew her actions were abnormal; how could she reincarnate nearly a hundred times just to save one person? How could she easily speak of the hardships and suffering involved? She didn't want Madoka to think of her as a burdensome woman, needlessly putting pressure on Madoka's mind.

Homura Akemi stammered for a long time but couldn't give a clear answer. Instead, she asked about what had happened to Madoka. Madoka didn't hold back and recounted her experiences in the "dream," including the matter of Jiuxiao. However, Madoka didn't explicitly explain her relationship with Jiuxiao. Even now, Madoka doesn't know how she and Jiuxiao should get along.

Homura Akemi was stunned by Madoka's bizarre experience. She had never heard of such a "dream" before, and she never imagined that Madoka had preserved the memories of a certain reincarnation in this way.

Now that Madoka knows Kyubey's purpose, she probably won't make a wish or form a contract with it again, right? Homura Akemi thought to herself, but she still couldn't help but remind her, "Madoka, no matter what, please don't make a contract with Kyubey again. That guy has never had any good intentions, and I don't want to see you get hurt again..."

Madoka nodded silently, without directly answering Homura's question. Homura, seeing this, assumed Madoka had agreed, and her anxiety finally subsided. However, she didn't know that Madoka was actually harboring far more complex thoughts.

As afternoon school let out, Jiuxiao arrived at the school gate as scheduled and quickly spotted Xiaoyuan and the others in the crowd. To his surprise, Akemi Homura was also there, but she looked at him with extremely unfriendly eyes, as if he owed her ten million yen.

Jiuxiao smiled and waved to Xiaoyuan, who returned a gentle smile and introduced her to Xiaomei Homura: "Hamura, this is Jiuxiao-kun. She is my... my very important friend, and she has helped me a lot. We should all get along well."

Despite her displeasure, Homura Akemi still had to give Madoka face, coldly replying, "I am Homura Akemi, nice to meet you." Her tone was flat and distant, and her words were very formulaic, clearly indicating that she didn't have much goodwill towards Kusho, and even disliked him.

Jiuxiao didn't take Homura Akemi's attitude to heart at all. Instead, he teased her, "Homura, I didn't expect to see you again so soon. It seems we are quite destined to meet."

Homura Akemi's veins bulged, and she wanted nothing more than to punch this man twice. She had repeatedly told him not to use such intimate terms to address her, so why wouldn't he listen? But because Madoka was there, Homura Akemi held back, glared at Kusho, and then ignored him.

As for Madoka and Sayaka Miki, they were surprised that these two people actually knew each other. But didn't this person say he came from another world? Had they been tricked again? Sayaka Miki wondered.

"You know this transfer student?" Miki Sayaka asked curiously. Madoka also turned her curious gaze to Kyuuhou, waiting for his answer.

Jiuxiao smiled, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes: "We've met once, though it wasn't a very good memory. After all, this guy is a dangerous individual who's always pointing a gun at others, right, Homura-kun~?" Jiuxiao deliberately dragged out the last syllable of "Homura," clearly teasing Akemi Homura on purpose.

Homura Akemi's face instantly turned ashen, her teeth clenched, and her hands unconsciously formed fists. She first discreetly observed Madoka's expression, and upon finding that she wasn't angry, she spoke up, "Madoka, I... I didn't mean to hurt him, it's just that this guy deliberately said things to me that weren't true, so I..."

P.S.: Thank you to [Sayaka's Heavy Dependence] for the two spicy snacks, and thank you everyone for the razor blades, monthly tickets, and recommendation votes. I will try my best to update. I will never give up, no matter how bad the results are, I will write until the end.

Happy Lantern Festival everyone!!!

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Chapter 140 Xiaoyuan: My house is quite big.

Xiaoyuan knew Jiuxiao's personality inside and out, knowing he sometimes liked to tease people, so she didn't take his words too seriously. Instead, she gently patted Homura Akemi's shoulder to comfort her, and said to Jiuxiao in a soft but slightly reproachful tone, "Jiuxiao-kun, don't joke like that. Homura isn't that kind of person. You must have done something to make her angry, right? Honestly, why can't everyone get along well?"

Miki Sayaka nodded in agreement. She had long felt that Jiuxiao's personality was a bit too casual and he didn't consider other people's feelings. Although they got along fairly well, sometimes it really made people want to punch him.

Jiu Xiao scratched his head awkwardly, not expecting to become the target of everyone's criticism so quickly. Seeing that more and more students were gathering around him, he changed the subject, saying, "Ahem, well, let's find somewhere else to talk. The aftermath of what happened this morning doesn't seem to have completely subsided. I've already noticed some students paying attention to us."

The group arrived at a fast food restaurant and found a relatively quiet corner to sit down. Miki Sayaka left first to visit Kamijou Kyosuke. Inside the restaurant, the three sat facing each other, the strong sense of déjà vu making Jiu Xiao unsure how to begin. This scene, this atmosphere, seemed like something he had experienced just that morning. The only difference was that Miki Sayaka had been replaced by Akemi Homura. Whether it was Jiu Xiao's imagination or not, he felt the temperature around him had dropped a few degrees.

Xiaoyuan broke the silence first, looking at Jiuxiao with concern, "Jiuxiao-jun, you don't have a place to stay tonight, do you? My house is quite big... If you don't mind, you can quietly come and stay at my house tonight..."

"Okay!"

"no!"

Two voices rang out almost simultaneously: one was Jiuxiao's unwavering agreement, and the other was Xiaomeiyan's merciless rebuttal.

Xiaoyuan was somewhat stunned by these two completely different reactions. She looked at Jiuxiao and then at Xiaomeiyan, and asked in confusion, "Xiaoyan, why not? Jiuxiao-jun has nowhere to go right now."

Homura Akemi pressed her lips together, her eyes revealing an unwavering resolve: "In short, no way, Madoka. How can you just bring a man home like that? What if this guy has ulterior motives towards you?"

"Hey, hey, hey, what do you mean by 'plotting something'? You're going too far with what you're saying! I'm a gentleman, I can't just say things without evidence, or I'll sue you for defamation! Xiao Yuan, she's defaming me!" Jiu Xiao accused Xiao Yuan, feigning grievance, his face full of innocence.

Homura Akemi was so angry she almost flew into a rage, and couldn't help but kick Jiuxiao under the table. But Jiuxiao's senses were incredibly sharp. Almost the instant Homura Akemi stretched out her leg, he anticipated her movement and grabbed the black-stockinged leg that was kicking towards him.

Homura Akemi's expression instantly changed, her cheeks flushing slightly, a flash of surprise and embarrassment crossing her eyes. She tried to pull her leg back, but found that no matter how hard she tried, Jiu Xiao's hand was firmly held in place like an iron clamp, unable to budge. Jiu Xiao grinned mischievously, gently stroking Homura Akemi's leg, which was covered in black stockings, with his free hand, his lips moving as if to say: "Very moist!"

After realizing she might have said something inappropriate, Xiaoyuan kept her head down and remained silent, her hands nervously clasped together, her cheeks flushed. Subconsciously, she hadn't considered Jiuxiao an outsider, but she had overlooked their relationship in this world. Realizing this, Xiaoyuan became shy and completely oblivious to Jiuxiao and the others' "little actions" under the table.

At this moment, Homura Akemi, who had reached her breaking point, was about to explode. She slammed her hand on the table, glared at Kyuu, and her voice trembled slightly with embarrassment and anger: "You...!"

Seeing that he had gotten away with it, Jiu Xiao immediately let go of her hand, blinked innocently, and said, "Little Flame, why did you suddenly yell so loudly? Look, look, you're disturbing the other guests." Jiu Xiao's acting was perfect; he deserved an Oscar.

Confused, Madoka also turned her puzzled gaze to Homura Akemi, not understanding why her friend had suddenly erupted.

Seeing that everyone's eyes were focused on her, Homura Akemi took a deep breath, trying to calm her breathing, which was erratic due to shame and anger. She realized that arguing here would only make things worse. So, she put on the calmest expression she could, but stared intently at Kyuu, and said, word by word, "Nothing!"

After witnessing Jiuxiao's shameless behavior, Akemi Homura realized that the man in front of her was definitely not a good person, and she couldn't just watch Xiaoyuan jump into a fire pit! She had a sudden idea and suggested, "Go to a hotel, you go to a hotel! Don't even think about going to Xiaoyuan's house!"

Jiuxiao shrugged and said helplessly, "Huh? Didn't Xiaoyuan tell you about my situation? I'm an unregistered resident in this world, I don't even have an ID card, how am I supposed to stay in a hotel? Are you trying to make things difficult for me, Fat Tiger?" Jiuxiao shook his head as he spoke, a playful smile on his face, seemingly not surprised by Homura Akemi's suggestion.

Xiao Yuan chimed in at the opportune moment, "Yes, Xiao Yan, Jiu Xiao Jun does indeed have his own difficulties. Why don't you come stay at my house? I have plenty of empty rooms; it shouldn't be a problem to make room for Jiu Xiao Jun... right?" Xiao Yuan was a little uncertain. She didn't have the courage to openly bring Jiu Xiao home right now; she could only do it secretly. In that case, she couldn't guarantee that Jiu Xiao would actually move in.

Homura Akemi really wanted to say: Why don't you just sleep on the streets like a grown man? Back in the day, Homura Akemi secretly protected Madoka's safety by spending the whole night guarding outside Madoka's window!

Even so, Homura Akemi couldn't bring herself to say these words. What would Madoka think of her? A perverted woman? Gritting her teeth, Homura Akemi decided to offer herself up to the tiger: "Fine, I was inconsiderate. In that case, you can come stay at my house for now. My parents are currently on a business trip overseas, and I live alone. I have plenty of rooms, so it's not impossible for me to take you in temporarily." Homura Akemi said this almost through gritted teeth; she wished she could kick that lecherous Jiuxiao out the window right away.

Only a naive child like Xiaoyuan could miss the underlying meaning. She immediately clapped her hands in agreement, saying, "That's right, how could we forget about this? It's not safe for Xiaoyan to live alone, and Jiuxiao can protect you! This solves the problem perfectly. Jiuxiao-kun, why don't you go stay at Xiaoyan's house for a while?" Xiaoyuan's smile was bright, completely unaware of Xiaomei Homura's inner turmoil.

Akemi Yan was on the verge of tears. "Why don't you at least care about your friend? A man and a woman alone in a room like this, aren't you afraid of inviting trouble?" But the words were already out, and there was no taking them back. She could only swallow her anger and say resignedly, "Are you satisfied now? Jiuxiao, you better remember this: you'd better behave yourself in my house, or I won't let you off easily!" Akemi Yan finished speaking, a warning glint in her eyes, as if telling Jiuxiao that she was not someone to be trifled with.

Jiuxiao revealed a knowing smile. His target from the beginning wasn't Madoka, but the reclusive Homura Akemi. However, given their level of affection, a direct confession would surely be rejected on the spot by Homura, or even arouse her suspicion. So, he could only resort to this diversionary tactic, a roundabout way to achieve his goal. To build his harem, Jiuxiao had no shame whatsoever!

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Jiu Xiao shamelessly said politely, "Oh dear, I'm so sorry. But I can't let Xiao Yan's good intentions go to waste, can I? Don't worry, with me here, your safety is guaranteed. Anyone who wants to harm you will have to step over my dead body first!" Jiu Xiao was talking nonsense with a straight face. His eyes and expression made anyone who didn't know him think that Yuan Jiu Xiao was a very upright person.

Homura Akemi was so angry she wanted to curse. "You're the one most likely to do something to her! How thick-skinned do you have to be to say something like that without feeling ashamed?" she thought. But Homura knew that arguing now was pointless, so she could only coldly reply, "I hope you keep your word, otherwise... hmph!"

The matter concluded perfectly. Jiuxiao gained a place to live and the opportunity to get closer to Homura Akemi. Madoka was also happy to have been able to help Jiuxiao, and everyone had a bright future ahead of them. As for Homura Akemi's opinion? That's unimportant!

Homura Akemi: I'm going to work at 8 AM!

After watching Xiaoyuan's figure disappear from the front door, Jiuxiao said to Xiaomei Homura beside him, "Alright, Homura, stop looking like that, your neck is about to break. Shouldn't we go buy some daily necessities? After all, I might be staying here for a while, so I need to buy some necessities, right? Of course, if you don't mind, I can make do with you." Jiuxiao said shamelessly, completely unaware of Xiaomei Homura's increasingly dark expression.

Homura Akemi, ruthless and taciturn, immediately activated her time-stop ability, freezing the entire world in an instant. At that moment, Kusho's smile froze on his face, and everything around him seemed to have been paused.

Homura Akemi was startled, her reaction a beat too slow. Her ability had been ineffective against Kyuu-soo this morning, so how could it be now… No, now wasn't the time to think about that. Homura Akemi quickly composed herself, staring intently at the frozen Kyuu-soo, a glint of satisfaction in her eyes. Finally, he was in her hands. Now where did he think he was going to run?!

As she approached Jiuxiao, Homura Akemi immediately wanted to teach him a lesson, but before she could make a move, Jiuxiao's voice came over: "Homura-kun, you don't really think time stop works on me, do you? No way, no way?"

Homura Akemi's composure crumbled instantly. Realizing she'd been tricked by Jiu Xiao again, she pulled out her pistol and fired three shots at him. However, the bullets all stopped mid-air the instant they left the barrel, affected by her own ability!

Jiuxiao was thoroughly amused, watching Homura Akemi's exasperated yet helpless expression, he almost laughed himself to death. Seeing that Homura was about to recklessly charge at him for a hand-to-hand fight, Jiuxiao quickly suppressed his laughter and said seriously, "Alright, alright, Homura, don't be angry. I was just joking. See, I haven't moved. Let's restore the flow of time first, so as not to waste your magic power, right?" As he spoke, Jiuxiao approached Homura Akemi, using his magic power to melt the projectile she had just fired, to avoid unnecessary trouble after restoring the flow of time.

Seeing how easily Jiuxiao neutralized her attack, Homura Akemi gained a new understanding of his strength. She put away her pistol, her eyes flashing with complex and unfathomable emotions. Perhaps, this was a good ally, Homura Akemi thought.

In the supermarket, Jiu Xiao picked up an apron with lace trim and held it up in front of Xiao Meiyan, grinning mischievously, "Xiao Yan, what do you think of this apron? It will definitely fit you perfectly!" As he spoke, Jiu Xiao tried to put the apron on Xiao Meiyan, completely ignoring her disgusted expression.

"Enough! Didn't you come here to buy household items? Don't try to fool me with these silly things!" Akemi Homura finally lost her temper, snatched the apron from Kusho's hand, put it back on the shelf, and her face was full of displeasure.

Jiu Xiao sighed, his playful expression fading, and said helplessly, "Xiao Yan, aren't you tired of this? A person can't live solely for their obsessions; sometimes you have to learn to relax and enjoy life. If you're always on edge, you might break down someday. But whatever, since you don't like it, let's continue buying some serious things." With that, Jiu Xiao pushed the shopping cart and began seriously selecting everyday necessities.

Homura Akemi watched Kushou's retreating figure, her lips pressed tightly together. How could she not want to enjoy life's pleasures? But years of loneliness and battle had made her accustomed to tightly wrapping herself up, afraid to relax even for a moment. The obsession in her heart was like shackles, making it difficult for her to let go, and even more difficult to embrace the small but real happiness in life. Even though Madoka knew her predicament, the mountain of Witch's Night still weighed heavily on her, making it hard to breathe.

She placed her hand on the apron that Jiuxiao had just touched, feeling the lingering warmth, then withdrew it as if electrocuted. She scoffed at herself: "Akatsuki Homura, Akatsuki Homura, what are you still hesitating about now? It's all this man's fault!"

After paying, Jiu Xiao walked out of the supermarket carrying heavy shopping bags. Night had quietly fallen, and the streetlights were coming on one by one. In the shadow of the streetlights, a girl with spiral pigtails stood quietly, her eyes filled with curiosity. It was Mami Tomoe. As usual, she was patrolling the city after school, searching for traces of the witch.

Instead of finding the witch, they sensed the aura of a magical girl battle—the magical fluctuations from Homura Akemi's recent time magic. Following this aura, they encountered Jiuxiao and Homura Akemi carrying shopping bags as they walked out of a supermarket.

Mami Tomoe was slightly startled. She hadn't expected to run into the boy she'd seen at the school gate that morning, and that he was standing next to a magical girl. Was this what they called fate? Mami Tomoe wondered to herself, perhaps she could try to communicate with him.

Chapter 141 Living Together with Homura Akemi

As Jiuxiao drew closer, Mami Tomoe greeted him, "Excuse me, haven't we met somewhere before?" As soon as the words left her mouth, Mami regretted it; it made her sound like she was trying to pick him up. But the familiar aura emanating from him was undeniable. Now that the words were out, there was no going back, so Mami could only wait for a response.

Jiu Xiao raised his head, his gaze falling on the girl before him. Her distinctive features made her instantly recognizable. Wasn't this the nickname "Headless Senior" and "Civil War Goddess" Mami Tomoe? Of course, these were just playful nicknames from netizens; the senior was actually quite likable.

"Young lady, that's not how you strike up a conversation. And staring at someone's hands isn't very polite," Jiu Xiao teased, while shaking his left hand, which was adorned with a ring (a fragment of the Law of Circles).

Mami Tomoe then realized she was staring at the ring on Kushou's hand. She quickly looked away and tentatively asked, "Sorry, that's not what I meant. Let me introduce myself first. My name is Mami Tomoe, and I'm a third-year student at Mitakihara Middle School. Where did you get that ring? If it's convenient, could you tell me its origin?"

Jiuxiao looked at the ring on his hand, a meaningful smile appearing on his face. Such an obvious probing—he naturally wouldn't easily reveal the secret of the fragments of the Law of Circles. So, he casually said, "Oh, this? Doesn't Senior Ba have a similar ring herself? Why ask me?"

Mami Tomoe's pupils dilated in shock; the boy before her was definitely no ordinary person. And why was he calling her "senpai" (senior)? She didn't recall anyone like that at her school. Judging from what happened this morning, this boy shouldn't be a student at Mitakihara Middle School.

"As expected, you're a magical girl too..."

"Stop, stop! I'm a boy, how can I be a magical girl? Can't I be a magical boy? That doesn't seem right either, something feels off... Oh right, a magician, that's right, I am a magician. But, the one next to me is a genuine magical girl." Jiuxiao smiled and pointed to Homura Akemi beside him, then continued, "Her name is Homura Akemi, she's my friend, and a very powerful magical girl. As for me, my name is Gen Jiuxiao, you can call me Jiuxiao."

Homura Akemi hadn't expected the topic to suddenly shift to her. She hadn't intended to pay any attention to this "team-wiping engine." Countless loops had proven that Mami Tomoe was emotionally fragile and prone to turning to the dark side; she was beyond saving. Homura Akemi didn't want to waste her time on her or have much interaction with her, so she simply nodded indifferently, acknowledging Kyuu's words.

Seeing Homura Akemi's attitude, Mami Tomoe wisely refrained from engaging her in conversation. Magical girls are inherently competitive, and it's not uncommon for them to fight upon meeting. It's already quite rare for them to get along peacefully like this.

She turned her attention back to Jiu Xiao, the boy who called himself a magician, who had brought her too many mysteries and questions. Driven by curiosity, Mami asked, "You're not a student at our school, are you? Why are you calling me 'senpai'? Also, why can boys make contracts with Kyubey? Doesn't it say that only girls can make contracts with it?" After thinking for a moment, Mami felt that her question was somewhat inappropriate, so she added, "Sorry, if this involves your privacy, just pretend I didn't ask."

Jiuxiao frankly replied, "There's nothing wrong with it. First, regarding the first question, I'm indeed not a student at Mitakihara Middle School. I'm basically unemployed right now, the kind of person who doesn't even have a home in this world. As for why I call you 'senior,' you can understand it as a personal preference of mine. Then, regarding the second question..."

At this point, Jiu Xiao glanced at Akemi Homura beside him, intending to deliberately keep everyone in suspense: "This is a long story, and my friends seem to be getting a little impatient. How about we exchange contact information and find some time to talk about it slowly?"

Homura Akemi's lips moved slightly. She really wanted to ask Kyuu-soo: Which eye of yours saw that I was impatient? But in the end, Homura Akemi didn't speak. Instead, she turned her head away, preferring not to see it.

This action made Mami Tomoe mistakenly believe that Homura Akemi was tacitly agreeing with Kusho's statement, and she couldn't help but feel a little apologetic: "Oh, I'm so sorry. Let's exchange contact information. You can contact me anytime you have time."

Jiuxiao exchanged contact information with Mami Tomoe using Xiaoyuan's phone and agreed to discuss it further sometime. Watching Jiuxiao and Homura Akemi's departing figures, Mami Tomoe was filled with doubt and curiosity. Who likes to call someone "senpai" (older sister)? And being unemployed... what a strange person. But she was still happy to find companions; perhaps they'd have a chance to fight side-by-side?

At Xiao Meiyan's house, Jiu Xiao stood in the entrance hall and couldn't help but exclaim, "Xiao Yan, I didn't know you were such a rich girl! This big apartment, wow, the decoration is so exquisite, it's really enviable."

Homura Akemi gently closed the door, changed her shoes, and didn't respond to Jiuxiao's teasing. Instead, she said calmly, "You'll stay in the guest room over there. Remember, you're not allowed to step into my room, and you're not allowed to rummage through my things." Homura Akemi pointed in the direction of the guest room and warned.

Jiu Xiao shrugged, a playful smile playing on his lips. "Don't worry, while I'm very curious, I know my limits. But speaking of which, Xiao Yan, your life is way too monotonous! Every day it's just school and battles, I never see you making any friends or developing any hobbies..."

"Stop with the unnecessary words. It's not your place to lecture me." Homura Akemi interrupted Kusho and walked towards her room without looking back, her back view appearing somewhat lonely.

And so, Jiuxiao began his stay at Homura Akemi's house. Despite Homura Akemi's cold attitude, Jiuxiao didn't seem to care. With an almost optimistic attitude, he gradually integrated into this somewhat monotonous living environment.

The next morning, Jiu Xiao was woken up by the rumbling in his stomach. He rubbed his sleepy eyes, glanced at the alarm clock on the bedside table, and realized it was only 6:30 in the morning. Although it was still early, Jiu Xiao couldn't resist any longer; he hadn't eaten much at the fast food restaurant the previous afternoon.

Jiuxiao tiptoed out of the room like a thief, trying not to make a sound so as not to disturb the still-sleeping Xiaomei Yan. Entering the living room, his gaze lingered on the kitchen for a moment before he decided to cook breakfast himself.

Opening the refrigerator, Jiu Xiao found the ingredients meager, consisting only of some basic vegetables and eggs. The vegetables were somewhat wilted, and she didn't know how long they'd been there. They weren't inedible, just didn't look very appealing. Taking out the eggs, vegetables, and a few slices of bread, Jiu Xiao began preparing a simple breakfast. The soft clinking sounds and sizzling of eggs in the kitchen contrasted sharply with the quiet morning outside.

Someone once said: "The way to a girl's heart is through her stomach." Humming a little tune, Jiu Xiao skillfully flipped the fried eggs, and soon sandwiches appeared before him. Though simple, they were made with heart, and Jiu Xiao was quite confident in his culinary skills.

Not only breakfast, Jiuxiao also packed Homura a lunchbox. And, very thoughtfully, he drew a cute chibi version of Madoka's face on the sandwich with ketchup, making it look adorable and fun. I can't wait to see Homura's reaction when she sees it, preferably in front of Madoka, hehehe!

Homura Akemi's nostrils twitched slightly in her sleep, the aroma of food stimulating her taste buds and gradually waking her from her light slumber. Half-asleep, Homura thought her mother had returned and was preparing breakfast for her. A moment later, she realized that an "uninvited guest" had visited her home the day before.

She placed her hand on the doorknob, hesitated for a moment, then gently withdrew it. Looking at her disheveled clothes and loose hair, Akemi Homura's pretty face flushed slightly. A quarter of an hour later, she pushed the door open again, her aloof demeanor instantly returning, as if that hint of shyness had never existed.

Deliberately ignoring Jiuxiao, who was leisurely enjoying breakfast at the dining table, Xiaomeiyan went straight to the bathroom and began to tidy herself up.

...Isn't this script a bit off? At least give me some kind of reaction, okay?