My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

Akemi Homura, who had just come out of the bathroom, had already picked up her schoolbag and was about to leave. Kyuu couldn't sit still any longer and stood up, saying, "Hey, hey, hey, finish your breakfast before you go. I made your portion." Kyuu pointed to the neatly arranged sandwiches on the table, his face bearing the helpless expression of an old father, though Akemi Homura found this posture somewhat irritating.

But she stopped, her gaze lingering on the meticulously prepared sandwiches for a few seconds. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but she maintained her indifferent expression and said calmly, "I don't think we have any ingredients at home. Where did you conjure these up from?" Homura Akemi was somewhat uncertain. She couldn't remember how long it had been since she had eaten breakfast at home—was it a year, or three? Since she began her endless cycle of reincarnation, her life had been trapped in endless repetition and loneliness. Daily habits like breakfast had long become distant memories.

While she was still in a daze, Jiu Xiao had already taken a prepared sandwich and a pre-packaged lunchbox and forcibly stuffed them into her hands.

“Take this to eat on the road, and this bento box too. Don’t say I’m eating and living at your house for free, just consider it as me paying your rent and food expenses with my labor.” Jiuxiao said half-jokingly, giving Xiaomei Yan a way out.

Homura Akemi looked at the familiar lunchbox and subconsciously took it. Before she could say anything, Kusho continued, "Also, remember to buy some groceries after school this afternoon. The mice in the house are starving!"

Homura Akemi was slightly taken aback by his words, a barely perceptible smile unconsciously curving her lips, but she quickly regained her usual cold expression. She coughed lightly to cover her embarrassment and replied softly, "We don't have anything like that at home..."

After speaking, she turned and left, her steps light and almost imperceptible. The door closed gently, leaving behind a delicate fragrance and the faint aroma of fried eggs. Watching Akemi Homura's departing figure, Jiuxiao felt a strange sense of accomplishment, as if he had completed a difficult task. Perhaps changing a person isn't as difficult as imagined; the key lies in whether you put your heart into it.

Many things become much easier once you take the first step. Homura Akemi is, after all, just a young girl. Humans are made of flesh and blood; no matter how cold and strong she appears, deep down she must have a soft side and a longing to be understood. Even a certain hardworking person with a very firm Dao heart once said: "Humans aren't plants or trees; how can they be without feelings?"

Meanwhile, Homura Akemi walked to school, clutching the still-warm sandwich and lunchbox tightly in her hands. This sudden act of kindness made the girl a little uncomfortable, but she didn't dislike it. Since making up her mind to save her friend, she seemed to have grown accustomed to loneliness and indifference, but at this moment, this kindness from the heavens was like a ray of sunshine, melting a bit of the ice in her heart.

With Madoka now aware of Kyubey's scheme, everything seems to be moving in a positive direction. Taking a small bite of the egg sandwich, Homura Akemi felt a subtle sweetness melting in her mouth, spreading throughout her body, even though there was no sugar in it.

After school at noon, Madoka invited Homura Akemi to have lunch on the rooftop, along with Sayaka Miki. However, Sayaka Miki seemed preoccupied all day, her mind wandering during class, and it was unclear what she was thinking about.

On the rooftop, Homura Akemi opened her bento box, ready to take a bite, when Madoka next to her immediately noticed the ketchup design on her sandwich. She exclaimed, "Homura, did you make this? It's so cute!"

After Xiaoyuan's reminder, Homura Akemi noticed what was drawn on the sandwich. Upon closer inspection, she immediately recognized it as a chibi version of Xiaoyuan's face, a discovery that instantly flushed her cheeks. She knew that bastard Jiuxiao wouldn't be so kind; he just wanted to embarrass her in front of Xiaoyuan.

The more Xiaoyuan looked at the design, the more familiar it seemed; it looked like a chibi version of herself. For some reason, Xiaoyuan felt shy. She couldn't understand why her friend would draw her image on a sandwich. This inexplicable embarrassment made her feel awkward. Was Xiaoyan really the kind of person who would do something like this?

Miki Sayaka, standing nearby, teased, "Transfer student, you usually seem so cold, but I didn't expect you to be quite the secretive and flirtatious one. But no way, Madoka is my bride." With that, Miki Sayaka hugged Madoka tightly and rubbed her face against hers.

Homura Akemi was speechless. How could she say that? She was about to retort when she saw Madoka's cheeks flush slightly. Madoka gently pushed Sayaka Miki away and laughed, "Don't joke like that, Sayaka. Homura definitely didn't mean it that way."

Homura Akemi felt secretly grateful; Madoka truly understood her best. Holding up a sandwich, she asked, "Would you like to try some?"

Chapter 142 Madoka: If it were Homura...

Xiaoyuan blinked, smiled, and took the sandwich, saying gratefully, "Thank you! If Xiaoyan doesn't mind, you can try my bento box too." As she spoke, Xiaoyuan opened her bento box, which was filled with colorful and appetizing dishes.

Homura Akemi swallowed hard. That was a bento box made by Madoka herself. Was this really okay? While she hesitated, Sayaka Miki had already picked up a piece of tempting fried chicken and put it in her mouth, mumbling, "Madoka is so biased. Has she forgotten her old love now that she has a new one? I want to try some too!" After saying that, she unceremoniously picked up a piece of food from Madoka's bento box and began to chew with a satisfied look on her face.

Homura Akemi gritted her teeth, but had no choice. She picked up her chopsticks and took a small piece of the exquisitely-looking vegetable roll into her mouth. Instantly, the fresh aroma of the vegetables and the slightly sweet sauce exploded in her mouth, giving her taste buds an unprecedented feast. It wasn't just the deliciousness of the food itself, but also the pure heart of Madoka that moved Homura Akemi deeply.

Xiaoyuan took a bite of the sandwich. The familiar taste made her pause slightly, then her eyes lost their sparkle. This was a taste she had savored countless times in her "dreams." "This must have been made by Jiuxiao-jun," she thought to herself. She hadn't realized that Jiuxiao-jun and Xiaoyan's relationship had become so close that he even helped prepare her lunch. Thinking of this, Xiaoyuan felt a pang of bitterness, and the sandwich seemed to lose its original flavor. But quickly, she shook her head, banishing this inexplicable emotion. Xiaoyuan didn't want to ruin this precious lunchtime because of her speculation, and she certainly didn't want to embarrass Akemi Homura. Besides, if it was Homura...

Just as the girls were enjoying their food, the rooftop door was suddenly pushed open, and Mami Tomoe walked in with a smile. Her gaze swept over everyone before finally settling on Madoka.

Homura Akemi's expression changed, her gaze fixed on Kyubey on Mami Tomoe's shoulder, her killing intent hardening like ice. If looks could kill, Kyubey would probably have been torn to pieces by Homura Akemi.

Madoka noticed the newcomer, her smile instantly freezing on her face. She still vividly remembered shattering Mami Tomoe's Soul Gem. Self-blame, guilt, and endless remorse surged through her like a tidal wave, making it almost impossible for Madoka to breathe. Although there were reasons for what happened, the arrow she used to kill Mami Tomoe still felt like a thorn stuck in her throat, making her unsure how to face the person before her.

"What are you doing here?" Homura Akemi asked coldly, already thinking about how to kill Kyubey.

Mami Tomoe seemed oblivious to the tense atmosphere, maintaining her gentle smile as she slowly approached them. She said softly, "Akami-san, we meet again. I'm here to see this child. Kyubey said she has incredibly rare talent and might become the strongest magical girl in history." As she spoke, Mami glanced at Madoka, who had her head bowed. At the same time, she gave Homura a warning look, telling her not to act rashly; she had already learned from Kyubey that Homura was hunting it.

Homura Akemi was furious. She had finally seen a glimmer of hope in saving Madoka, and now this woman had thwarted it. If Madoka hadn't been there, she would have killed Mami Tomoe and Kyubey together.

"Mami Tomoe! Don't go too far! Do you want to drag Madoka into this endless conspiracy again?" Homura Akemi's voice trembled with anger. Her hands were clenched into fists, her nails digging deep into her palms, but she felt no pain at all.

Mami Tomoe glanced at her with a smile, but there was no smile in her eyes. She said helplessly, "Akimi-kun, I can allow you to hunt on my turf. In exchange, could you please not interfere with me?"

"That's not what I meant!" Homura Akemi retorted excitedly, her voice becoming somewhat sharp due to her heightened emotions.

"I just don't want Xiaoyuan to..."

"You really don't understand human language. What I mean is I'll let you off this time. Showing up on other magical girls' territory without even saying hello, I don't think you don't understand what that means, do you?"

Homura Akemi wanted to say something more, but Madoka stopped her. Mustering her courage, she looked at Mami Tomoe and asked, "What brings you here, senior?"

Seeing that Madoka had finally spoken, Mami Tomoe briefly explained how they had been chosen by Kyubey to become magical girls, while emphasizing Madoka's rare talent. Her tone was calm and sincere, without any hint of coercion; she simply hoped that Madoka would seriously consider this choice.

Cupid then seized the opportunity to promote his claim: "I can grant any one of your wishes..."

"Huh? You guys? Do I have that qualification too?" Sayaka Miki pointed at herself, her face full of surprise and curiosity.

Kyubey glanced at her, nodded, and continued, "Yes, as long as you sign a contract with me, I can perform any miracle for you. However, the Soul Stone is the second price to pay; whoever obtains the stone will be given the mission to fight witches."

"A witch? Is it the one we encountered in the alley that day?" Sayaka Miki's eyes lit up as she recalled the experience of facing the witch with Kusho and Madoka that day.

Madoka nodded, seemingly not wanting to linger on the topic any longer. She then turned to Mami Tomoe and asked, "Senpai, after becoming a magical girl, have you ever felt any regret?"

Madoka's fatal blow stunned Mami, her eyes filled with sorrow and pain, as if her deepest wounds had been touched. After a long pause, she slowly spoke, her voice trembling almost imperceptibly: "Regret... perhaps. But I had no choice then. If I hadn't done that, things would have been..."

Madoka didn't want to reopen Mami's wounds, so she gently interrupted her: "I'm sorry, senpai, I didn't mean to bring up your sad memories. Judging from your reaction, Kyubey's wishes might not be as all-powerful as they seem, right? But I'd like to experience firsthand what it's like to fight a witch. Could you teach me?" Madoka's words were sincere and pure, making it seem as if she genuinely wanted to become a magical girl.

Homura Akemi hesitated, but Madoka held her hand, signaling her not to speak.

Mami was overjoyed by the unexpected answer. She had thought that Madoka would be like most girls, afraid of the heavy price to pay for becoming a magical girl. But Madoka showed such courage and determination, and Mami's eyes lit up again.

After agreeing to meet again after school, Mami Tomoe left contentedly. Only Madoka, Homura Akemi, and Sayaka Miki remained, and a moment of silence fell over the scene.

"Madoka, transfer student, do you know something?" Sayaka Miki asked suspiciously, staring intently into Madoka's eyes.

"Sayaka, if the price for granting your wish is having your soul extracted and made into a Soul Gem, turning you into a mindless zombie, would you still be willing to sign a contract with Kyubey?" Madoka asked seriously, looking directly at Sayaka Miki, trying to find the answer in her eyes.

Upon hearing this, Miki Sayaka's expression changed drastically, clearly terrified by the price Madoka had described. She stared blankly at Madoka, her lips slightly parted, but she was momentarily speechless, seemingly struggling to process this shocking information. After a moment, she finally found her voice, her words trembling with uncertainty: "Is...is this true? To become a walking corpse...that...isn't that worse than death?"

"Maybe so. That's why Sayaka, you really need to think this through carefully. Don't act impulsively and do something you'll regret for the rest of your life..."

The conversation ended there, and the luncheon ended unhappily, with the girls returning to their classrooms, each lost in their own thoughts. There was one thing that Madoka and Homura tacitly avoided mentioning: when magical girls fall into despair, they transform into witches—their prey...

The afternoon classes passed in a dull atmosphere. Sayaka Miki's mind was clearly not on the lesson; she kept glancing furtively at Madoka and Homura Akemi, her eyes filled with confusion and unease. Madoka noticed her gaze but only sighed silently in her heart, offering no response.

The truth about magical girls is too cruel. If it's casually revealed to Sayaka Miki, and she accidentally lets it slip to Mami, it'll be a disaster. Madoka doesn't know what to do about her senior. If she tells her the truth, she's afraid Sayaka won't be able to handle the shock and might immediately turn into a witch. But if she doesn't tell her, she feels that hiding the truth isn't a long-term solution. With Kyubey as a ticking time bomb, there's always the risk of Sayaka turning evil.

Madoka knew Mami longed for companionship, which is why she offered to experience fighting witches firsthand, hoping to offer Mami support and comfort in her own way, and also as a form of atonement. Even though Mami is safe now, Madoka wanted to do something for her; she didn't want to see Mami continue to be used by Kyubey, or even become his accomplice. This was also the reason she used to persuade Homura Akemi; otherwise, she certainly wouldn't have allowed Mami to get close to Madoka.

But what should she do? Xiaoyuan fell into deep thought. After a long while, her eyes lit up. Perhaps she could ask Jiuxiao for help...

Without hesitation, Madoka borrowed Sayaka Miki's phone and texted Jiuxiao, asking him to come to school after class. She also gave him a brief overview of Mami Tomoe's situation and all the information about magical girls. Madoka was unaware that Jiuxiao actually knew quite a bit about magical girls, and Jiuxiao hadn't told her this before, not intentionally, but because time travel itself was full of unbelievable things. Jiuxiao decided to take this secret to his grave; it was also a small, selfish reason of his.

While idly pondering how to capture all the magical girls at home, Jiu Xiao's phone screen suddenly lit up with a message from Xiao Yuan. Jiu Xiao was delighted; it was like a godsend! He was just wondering how to get close to these magical girls, and Xiao Yuan's message had arrived like a timely rain. He quickly replied to Xiao Yuan's message, threw on his coat, and rushed out the door.

The meeting place was a coffee shop, and the Five Colors Team had all four members present, except for Sakura Kyoko. The girls sat in a corner chatting and laughing, except for Akemi Homura, who had a gloomy face.

"You all got out of school pretty early. It's not even four o'clock in the afternoon yet. If this were in China, we'd still have to attend two more evening self-study sessions," Jiu Xiao joked as soon as he entered the room, and naturally sat down next to Xiao Yuan.

After exchanging greetings, the conversation quickly turned to the main topic.

Mami Tomoe looked at Jiuxiao with a lively gaze: "Yuan-kun, good afternoon. I'm quite interested in what you didn't finish saying last time. If possible, I hope you can come to my house after this witch hunt to discuss it in detail."

Jiu Xiao didn't refuse and readily agreed to Mami Tomoe's request. To be honest, he was quite interested in his senior's family home, but even more interested in her herself.

The setting sun cast a gentle golden glow on the streets, gilding the city. Jiuxiao and Xiaomeiyan trailed at the back of the group, walking side by side, maintaining a subtle distance as if each were lost in their own thoughts.

Homura Akemi stared blankly at Madoka walking ahead, lost in thought. Kusho waved his hand in front of her eyes and teased, "What are you thinking about? Why are you so engrossed? Madoka isn't going to run away, why are you staring at her like that?"

Homura Akemi looked away and said irritably, "Are you really brainless or just pretending? Madoka... if this continues, she might repeat the same mistakes. That's just the kind of person she is; even knowing the truth about magical girls, she still wants to help others, even if it comes at a huge price."

Jiuxiao stopped and placed his hands on Homura Akemi's shoulders, saying earnestly, "Homura, you're really tired. Don't you think it's pointless to think about these things all day? If Madoka has the idea of ​​becoming a magical girl, none of us can stop her. Besides, with me here, Kyubey's scheme will not succeed."

"You?" Homura Akemi scoffed, casually swatting away Jiuxiao's hand from her shoulder. She had failed countless times to stop Madoka from falling into a cycle of despair, so she was naturally skeptical of Jiuxiao's words.

Seeing Homura Akemi's doubts, Jiuxiao smiled gently, his eyes revealing a strange confidence: "I know you don't believe me, but I really do have the ability. How about this, since you don't want to act with Mami Tomoe anyway, you don't have to go this time. We're out of groceries at home, so why don't you go to the supermarket and do some shopping, just to relax? This can't go on forever."

Homura hesitated for a moment. She really didn't want to act with Mami Tomoe. Every time she was with Mami, it reminded her of those painful memories. Besides, she believed that Kusho's strength could protect Madoka.

"Then I'll leave Xiaoyuan to you, but if you fail to protect her, I will absolutely not let you off the hook." Homura Akemi's tone carried a hint of warning, but more than that, it showed an inexplicable trust in Kyushou. This trust stemmed from Kyushou's incredible performances time and time again. Although she couldn't fully understand the source of Kyushou's abilities, her intuition told her that this man might really be different.

P.S.: I've had a cold these past couple of days, my head's been foggy, and I haven't been feeling well, so the quality of my writing has been a bit lower. I hope you'll understand. Please everyone take care of yourselves!!!

Chapter 143 Replenishing Mami's Mana

After saying goodbye to Madoka, Homura Akemi walked alone towards the supermarket, her back view appearing somewhat lonely. Although Madoka didn't know why Homura had suddenly left, seeing Jiuxiao's confident demeanor inexplicably brought her a sense of peace. She trusted Jiuxiao as much as she trusted herself.

"It's been quite peaceful this afternoon; we probably won't encounter the witch's barrier," Jiu Xiao remarked as he walked beside Mami Tomoe, gazing at the bustling crowd.

"Yes, if only things could stay like this forever, and no one would ever get hurt again." Mami Tomoe retracted the Soul Gem from her hand, and her gaze drifted into the distance along with Jiuxiao's. A gentle breeze swept by, carrying the coolness of early spring, softly blowing through Mami Tomoe's twin spiral ponytails, and the girl's slightly worried face seemed to relax a little.

Just as the group was relaxing, Mami Tomoe's Soul Gem suddenly lit up. The two exchanged a glance, and an ominous premonition immediately rose in their hearts.

"What is that?" Sayaka Miki asked curiously, looking at the Soul Gem shimmering in Mami Tomoe's hand.

“This is how we magical girls detect the aura of witches. It seems a new witch has appeared.” Mami Tomoe said solemnly, quickly using the Soul Gem in her hand to sense the surrounding area.

"Surprisingly ordinary..." Miki Sayaka remarked.

The Soul Gem's light grew stronger, and the group moved from the bustling city center to the sparsely populated outskirts. On the edge of an abandoned building, a woman in business attire stood precariously, seemingly on the verge of falling. Her eyes were vacant, as if her soul had been ripped away.

Before anyone could get close, the woman leaped down, tracing a tragically beautiful straight line across the boundless sky. Mami Tomoe reacted swiftly, instantly transforming, but before she could, Kusanagi's figure had already pounced like a ghost, catching the falling woman safely.

Mami Tomoe was already in her charging stance when she saw that Jiuxiao had easily defused the crisis, and she was stunned for a moment. After realizing what had happened, Mami Tomoe could only pretend that nothing had happened and explained, "Ahem, deserted places like this, suitable for suicide, are the breeding ground for witches. It seems we've come at the right time."

He gently placed the woman on the ground. There was a butterfly-shaped tattoo on the woman's neck. Jiu Xiao frowned slightly, unable to recall what it was for a moment, but he could sense a faint magical power emanating from it.

"This is a witch's lip print. When a human is bewitched or attacked by a witch, the corresponding witch's mark will be left on their body. Each witch's lip print is unique, representing the witch's own characteristics and nature. It seems we were right, our target is right here." Mami Tomoe explained to everyone, her eyes fixed on the interior of the building.

Jiuxiao also sensed a powerful magical aura inside the building, so it seemed there was no doubt that it was a witch.

After entering the building, Mami Tomoe slightly lifted her skirt with both hands, and two flintlock pistols fell out from under her skirt, which she firmly grasped in her hands: "Everyone be careful, keep a close eye on me and Gen-kun!"

Jiu Xiao was stunned. Although he could understand Mami Tomoe's ability, he was still very curious as to why she had to pull out a weapon from such a strange place. Did she really think her skirt was a four-dimensional pocket?

But now is not the time to think about these things, because the enemy has already swarmed in! Although they are all a bunch of small fry, we can't let our guard down, mainly because there are ordinary people in the team.

After a fierce battle, it was finally time to defeat the BOSS.

"Senior, leave this guy to me. You just need to protect Madoka and the others." Jiuxiao stood in front of Mami and gave the order.

Mami Tomoe also wanted to see the strength of the Nine Heavens; those small fry just now couldn't even warm them up.

"Then be careful. This guy may not look strong, but he might have some special abilities. Don't underestimate him."

Jiu Xiao nodded, then faced the witch. To be honest, Jiu Xiao really didn't want to look at this thing again; it was too abstract! Not only was it colorful, but it was also covered in all sorts of strange tentacles, as if it were a monster that had crawled out of some abyss.

It's a small, unique piece that's truly something special!

But the battle had already begun, and Jiu Xiao quickly adjusted his mindset, focusing his attention on the witch before him. Jiu Xiao moved, using high-speed movement and small fireballs to attract the enemy's attention, and finally vaporized the witch with a charged fireball.

Everyone:......

As the witch was reduced to nothingness under Jiuxiao's firepower, a scorching atmosphere filled the air. Mami Tomoe couldn't help but be impressed by Jiuxiao's strength; wasn't this a bit too powerful?

"Sukuni! Kyuu, you're amazing! You really are a champion of justice!" Miki Sayaka looked at Kyuu with admiration, her eyes sparkling.

Jiuxiao struck a very chuunibyou pose, a wicked smile playing on his lips: "Cricket Witch, what's there to mention! My flames are the power to purify all evil in the world, and the witch is nothing more than a dead soul beneath my sword."

Xiao Yuan was so embarrassed she felt like she could dig a three-bedroom apartment out of her hands. She gently tugged at Jiu Xiao's sleeve and whispered, "Jiu Xiao-jun, everyone's still watching..."

Jiu Xiao's lips twitched. How did he suddenly get so carried away and start playing along with that idiot Miki Sayaka? Sure enough, idiocy is contagious!

Mami Tomoe also smiled like an aunt, looking at Jiuxiao's strange pose with a puzzled yet impressive expression, "Junior Yuan is so handsome! Although I don't know what the special meaning of this pose is, it does look really cool." After saying that, she clapped her hands lightly to show her encouragement.

After finishing his antics, Jiu Xiao noticed a "Seed of Lamentation" that had appeared where the witch had disappeared. Jiu Xiao held it in his hand and played with it for a moment, then asked, "Senior, do you want this?"

"This is the 'Seed of Lamentation,' which can purify the impurities within the Soul Gem and restore magic power. Doesn't Junior Yuan need it? Besides, you defeated the witch, so the spoils are naturally yours." Mami Tomoe kindly explained this to Jiuxiao, worried that he might not know what it was.

Jiuxiao shook his head, handed the "Seed of Lamentation" to Mami Tomoe, and said, "I don't need this. My power system is different from yours. My magic can regenerate naturally. If you need it, I'll give it to you."

Mami Tomoe's pupils dilated in shock. This was the first time she had encountered someone who could restore magic power without using the Grief Seed, and what did it mean that their power systems were different? In her understanding, every magical girl relied on the Grief Seed to purify the filth accumulated from battles. Was it because Jiuxiao was male that he was different? Mami Tomoe was filled with doubt, but Jiuxiao clearly had no intention of explaining further, and she didn't want to press him for an answer.

"Since you're so generous, junior, I'll accept it without hesitation." Mami Tomoe smiled as she accepted the Seed of Sorrow, her goodwill towards Jiuxiao growing even stronger. This boy who called himself her junior was not only handsome and powerful, but also had such a magnanimous personality. He perfectly matched the image of a partner in her mind. To be honest, Mami Tomoe was smitten.

After defeating the BOSS, it was getting late. Jiuxiao suggested that after sending Xiaoyuan and Miki Sayaka home, they would go back to the senior's house together to continue the conversation they hadn't finished last time.

Mami Tomoe lives alone, but her home is decorated very warmly and has a very girly feel. After tasting a sip of the black tea that Mami Tomoe brewed herself, Jiuxiao praised, "Senior's skills are really good. Even I, who don't know much about tea, think it tastes delicious."

Mami sat opposite Jiuxiao, her eyes curving into crescent shapes, clearly pleased with Jiuxiao's praise: "It's such an honor to receive praise from Junior Brother Yuan. If you don't mind, I can make it for you every day."

Jiu Xiao slowly typed a question mark. Was this some kind of marriage proposal? As an honest and good boy, Jiu Xiao always upheld the good habit of asking questions when he didn't understand.

So he went straight to the point and asked, "Senior, are you proposing to me?"

Mami almost spat out the black tea she had just taken a sip of. After coughing a few times, her cheeks flushed red, and she scolded, "Junior Yuan, what are you saying! I just enjoy making tea and sharing this peaceful time with my friends."

Jiu Xiao scratched his head and chuckled, "Haha, just kidding. I didn't expect my senior to be so hostile towards me. Ouch, that hurts, bro." After saying that, Jiu Xiao pretended to be hurt and covered his chest with his hand.

Mami Tomoe was a little embarrassed; her reaction had indeed been a bit excessive. She quickly explained, "No, Gen-senpai, you misunderstood. I didn't reject you. On the contrary, I find it very pleasant to be with you. It's just... it's just... please don't make these kinds of jokes in the future; they're easy for people to misunderstand."

"I didn't expect you to be so innocent, senior. I thought you were very open-minded, the kind of senior who would bring boys home casually." This was obviously a joke, intended to tease Mami Tomoe.

Upon hearing this, Mami's face flushed red. She playfully slapped the table, feigning anger, and said, "Junior Yuan, if you say something like that again, I'll really get angry! I'm not a casual person..."

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, it was my fault. As an apology, I can tell you a secret about me, senior," Jiuxiao said mysteriously.

Mami Tomoe immediately became interested and asked curiously, "Oh? What secret is it about you?"