Homura Akemi abruptly stopped, her face instantly flushing crimson, as if some hidden secret had been exposed. She whirled around, her eyes glaring sharply at Sayaka Miki, her voice icy and warning: "What nonsense are you spouting! I just can't stand your utterly inappropriate behavior! You…"
Before she could finish speaking, Miki Sayaka had already shoved the chopsticks meant for feeding Jiuxiao into her hand, saying casually, "Alright, since you care so much, why don't you feed him? I'm about to eat too." Miki Sayaka blinked, her tone playful, as if she didn't care about Akemi Homura's anger at all.
Homura Akemi froze, glancing down at the chopsticks in her hand before looking up at Jiuxiao, a barely perceptible hint of shyness flashing in her eyes. Jiuxiao felt uncomfortable under her gaze and quickly waved his hand, saying, "No, no need! I can do it myself, really!"
However, Sayaka Miki persisted, urging with a smile, "Oh, transfer student, don't be shy! Since you care so much about Jiuxiao, why don't you feed him yourself? We're all friends, it's no big deal~"
Homura Akemi's face went from red to green, then back to red, as if she had experienced countless emotional fluctuations in just a few seconds. Her lips trembled slightly, as if she wanted to refute something, but in the end she just glared at Kushou fiercely and threatened coldly, "What? You don't want me to feed you?" Her voice was low and cold, and her eyes carried a hint of coercion.
Jiuxiao dared not have any objections. He quickly raised his hands, gave a French military salute, and stammered, "No, no! How could I dare to have any objections! Please, please do as you please..." As he spoke, he carefully observed Akemi Homura's expression.
Akemi Homura picked up a piece of fried chicken and shakily offered it to Jiuwei's mouth. Her clumsiness was like that of a child using chopsticks for the first time, which made people smile.
Sayaka Miki watched with great interest, her smile growing wider. But after the initial laughter subsided, a pang of jealousy crept in, leaving her with a complex mix of emotions.
Oh no, the clown is herself!
To cover up her embarrassment, Miki Sayaka deliberately nudged Kushou with her elbow and teased in a low voice, "How does it feel to be fed by a transfer student? Isn't it especially blissful?" As if afraid that Akemi Homura wouldn't hear her, she even winked at her.
Jiuxiao was completely numb and could only silently pray that she wouldn't add fuel to the fire! Looking at Miki Sayaka's "cheeky" appearance, he was furious.
After her initial shyness, Homura Akemi gradually regained her composure, just like Sayaka Miki had done earlier, as if she had found a new toy.
She steadily picked up another piece of fried chicken, her movements still a little clumsy, but not as awkward as before. Holding the chicken to Jiuxiao's mouth, Akemi Homura said, "Open your mouth." Her calm tone carried an undeniable air of dominance; at that moment, she was like a queen.
Oh no, she's so good at this!
Jiuxiao was completely under his control. He subconsciously opened his mouth and bit into the fried chicken. He chewed, but dared not meet Akemi Homura's gaze. He could only awkwardly lower his head and pretend to be focused on the food.
Seeing this, Homura Akemi's lips curled up slightly, revealing an almost imperceptible smile. She seemed to be in a much better mood, and her movements became more natural.
Miki Sayaka watched in stunned silence. She hadn't expected Akemi Homura to adapt to this "feeding" rhythm so quickly. Sure enough, this girl was a repressed pervert!
She had originally intended to make a few more jokes, but seeing Homura Akemi's composed demeanor, she suddenly felt like a complete clown...
With a pout, Sayaka Miki muttered somewhat resentfully, "Hmph, looks like you're enjoying it..."
Throughout the meal, Jiu Xiao felt extremely uncomfortable; perhaps this was the price of being a womanizer.
After dinner, Sayaka Miki offered to sleep on the sofa, as she felt too embarrassed to trouble Homura Akemi any further.
Homura Akemi didn't care, since they weren't close anyway (seriously), so whatever.
Jiuxiao, however, felt something was amiss. He was prepared to offer his bedroom to Miki Sayaka, since as a grown man, how could he let Sayaka sleep on the sofa?
Since things had come to this point, Sayaka Miki couldn't refuse, so she agreed to Kyuu's request.
In the dead of night, Jiuxiao vaguely sensed someone approaching him and quietly lifted a corner of the blanket. He opened his eyes slightly and, by the moonlight from the window, vaguely saw Akemi Homura standing by the sofa, holding a blanket in her hand.
"You... how did you get here?" Jiu Xiao asked softly, his voice carrying a hint of nervousness and a hidden expectation.
Akemi Homura didn't answer, but gently covered him with the blanket, her movements so tender that Jiuxiao was somewhat at a loss. She stood by the sofa, looking down at Jiuxiao, the moonlight shining on her face, illuminating her beautiful features.
"Are you... really alright? I noticed you couldn't even hold your chopsticks properly last night..." Homura Akemi asked softly, her voice full of worry.
A wave of guilt washed over Jiu Xiao. He had only intended to act for Sayaka Miki. But he had gone too far, and coupled with the unexpected incident at dinner, he had fooled Homura Akemi as well…
Now that things have come to this, there's nothing we can do but continue down this path. As long as we can keep them in the dark for the rest of our lives, then it's not really a lie, right? Jiu Xiao smiled bitterly to himself, but his face remained weak as he shook his head slightly and said in a hoarse voice, "It's nothing, it's probably just that I've used up too much magic power... Thank you, Xiao Yan."
Upon hearing this, Xiaoyan frowned slightly, seemingly dissatisfied with his answer. After a moment of silence, she gently sat on the edge of the sofa, her gaze still fixed on Jiuxiao's face, as if scrutinizing his every subtle expression. In the moonlight, Xiaoyan's eyes appeared exceptionally deep, filled with a captivating magic.
"If you're not feeling well, don't force yourself; I can take care of you."
Jiuxiao felt a warmth in his heart, not expecting Homura Akemi to be so serious. He had only intended to use this opportunity to gain favor with Sayaka Miki, but he hadn't expected to have such an "unexpected gain."
Seeing that the opportunity was not to be missed, Jiu Xiao's eyes darted around, and a plan came to mind. He coughed slightly, his voice even weaker: "Cough cough, actually... I am indeed feeling a little unwell... In short, I feel a bit cold..."
"Does he have a fever...?"
Akemi Yan frowned even more deeply. She reached out and gently touched Jiu Xiao's forehead. The cool touch of her fingertips on his skin made Jiu Xiao tremble slightly.
Before Homura Akemi could make any further move, Kyuuji gently pulled her into his arms.
Caught off guard, Akemi Homura fell into Jiuxiao's arms. Her body stiffened slightly, seemingly surprised by Jiuxiao's audacity.
The moonlight was exceptionally bright tonight, and even just a sliver of light filtering through the curtains allowed Sayaka Miki, standing behind the Nine Heavens Gate, to see everything that was happening on the sofa.
Her eyes trembled slightly as she gently closed the door, which had been ajar, without even noticing the blanket falling to the floor. Sayaka Miki slowly crouched down behind the door, murmuring, "What...what am I doing..."
"You!..." Homura Akemi lowered her voice to almost inaudible, her voice tinged with panic and embarrassment. She tried to break free, but Jiuxiao's arms were tightly wrapped around her waist, making it impossible for her to move.
"Don't move..." Jiu Xiao's voice changed from its previous weakness, "Didn't you say you would take care of me? This way... it will be a little warmer."
P.S.: Why is everyone so silent? Could you please give some feedback? QAQ...
Chapter 162 Flame Sauce, what are you thinking?
Akemi Homura's body stiffened slightly in Jiu Xiao's arms, her heart pounded faster, and a blush rose to her cheeks. She tried to break free, but Jiu Xiao's arms held her tightly like iron hoops, making it impossible for her to move. Her breathing became rapid, and the sounds around her became indistinct, leaving only Jiu Xiao's deep and gentle voice echoing in her ears.
"You... let me go..." Homura Akemi's voice was tinged with panic and embarrassment, but her struggles seemed utterly futile. She gently placed her palm against Kushou's chest, trying to push him away, but her movements seemed bound by some invisible force, unable to exert any real strength.
Or perhaps Homura Akemi couldn't bring herself to push Jiuxiao away; after all, in her eyes, Jiuxiao was still a patient who needed care. Besides, Homura herself wasn't entirely opposed to this kind of intimate contact. Deep down, she seemed to feel a strange flutter in her heart, as if she were deeply attracted by some kind of aura emanating from Jiuxiao. However, reason and restraint prevented her from completely letting herself immerse herself in it.
"Jiuxiao, you..." Akemi Homura's voice still carried a hint of struggle. She desperately wanted to slap this lecherous man; her hand was already raised in mid-air, but she hesitated to strike. Her gaze lingered on Jiuxiao's face, and seeing the mixture of mockery and tenderness in his eyes, she felt a surge of panic. She knew she should push him away, should keep her distance, but her body seemed to defy her will, gradually relaxing in Jiuxiao's embrace.
"What exactly do you want?" Homura Akemi's voice was low, but her tone had softened unconsciously.
Seeing that there was a chance, Jiu Xiao gently grasped Xiao Meiyan's hand, which was suspended in mid-air, and lightly caressed the back of her hand with his fingertips, as if he were appreciating the most perfect work of art in the world.
“I just wanted to keep you warm. There’s an old Chinese saying, ‘Sharing happiness is worse than enjoying it alone.’ Good things should be shared with your best friends, right, Yan-chan?” Jiu Xiao’s breath brushed gently against her ear, making her shiver and her heart race again.
Reason told her that this was not the right thing to do.
Homura Akemi had very few true friends due to her congenital heart condition. Her life was almost entirely filled with hospitals and medication until she met Madoka. However, unlike Madoka, Kusho evoked more complex feelings in her, a mixture of indescribable dependence and a touch of unease and longing.
She had never imagined she would be so intimate with a boy, let alone under these circumstances. Jiu Xiao's presence, body temperature, and even his slightly teasing tone made her feel uneasy. This subtle feeling was different from dislike; instead, it stirred up an unprecedented emotional turmoil deep within her.
Homura Akemi vaguely sensed that she had grasped something, yet she couldn't be entirely sure. It was as if a thin, transparent barrier separated the two of them; either of them could easily break through this barrier and enter a completely new and unknown realm with just a slight exertion.
However, this barrier, seemingly fragile, also appeared incredibly strong, as if silently warning her: once broken, there would be no turning back.
Seeing that Homura Akemi remained silent for a while, Jiuxiao lowered his head slightly, leaned close to her ear, and whispered, "Homura-chan, what are you thinking about? Do you think I'm pushing my luck?"
As if waking from a dream, Homura Akemi spoke again, her tone already pleading: "Kyuu-sho, you... can you please stop...?"
Jiuxiao knew when to stop; continuing to tease her would be impolite. A gradual approach was crucial. First, holding hands, then hugging, kissing, and finally... cough cough, that's too naive. He needed to erode Homura's defenses slowly, like boiling a frog in lukewarm water, gradually eroding her emotional defenses until she unconsciously became accustomed to his presence and, ideally, dependent on him.
Jiuxiao secretly plotted in his heart, a sly smile appearing on his lips. He loosened his grip on Akemi Homura slightly, giving her some room to move.
"Alright, if Xiaoyan doesn't like it, then forget it. But don't expect me to completely let you go. You're already my personal hand warmer."
Homura Akemi felt the pressure on her body suddenly lessen, and she lost the urge to escape immediately. Jiuxiao's embrace seemed to have a magical power, making her involuntarily sink into it, and even begin to crave this feeling of being cared for. She gradually relaxed her body, gently resting her head on Jiuxiao's shoulder, her cheek against his neck, her heartbeat gradually stabilizing, and her breathing becoming soft and even.
Nothing happened that night. When Jiuxiao woke up the next morning, she found her arms empty. Looking around, all was quiet. There was a small note on the table that read: "Jiuxiao, remember to eat breakfast. I've prepared it for you and put it in the refrigerator. —Saya Kaoru."
Jiu Xiao picked up the note, a slight smile playing on his lips. At least this girl had some conscience.
Meanwhile, the hospital.
When Kyosuke Kamijou woke up, he found that he had regained feeling in his left hand! His eyes widened as he stared at his hand in disbelief. He tried to move his fingers; the fingertips trembled slightly, and then his entire hand slowly clenched. The feeling was both strange and familiar, like reuniting with a long-lost friend. A surge of joy welled up within him, yet tinged with unease—was this a dream? Or had a miracle truly occurred?
He immediately pressed the call button by the bedside, and a nurse quickly arrived. Kamijou Kyosuke excitedly raised his left hand, his voice trembling slightly: "My hand... my hand can move!"
Upon seeing this, the nurse was taken aback at first, then her face showed surprise: "Mr. Kamijou, are you sure? I'll call the doctor right away!"
When the doctor arrived, he carefully examined Kyosuke Kamijo's left hand and confirmed that his nerve function had indeed recovered significantly. The doctor adjusted his glasses, his tone tinged with disbelief: "This is simply a medical miracle! Although we've been conducting rehabilitation treatments, we haven't seen any results. Mr. Kamijo, have you noticed any significant changes recently? For example, your physical condition, your mood, or have you tried any new treatment methods?"
Kyosuke Kamijou shook his head, completely clueless.
The doctor was somewhat disappointed. If there were any clues, he might have been able to find the reason for this "miracle," but now it seemed that it could only be attributed to Kyosuke Kamijou's own willpower and luck.
The doctor advised Kyosuke Kamijo to maintain an optimistic attitude and arranged a series of tests to confirm the diagnosis. The nurses also congratulated him, and the ward was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
The tedious examinations finally concluded around noon. Kamijou Kyosuke sat on a bench, physically exhausted, but his excitement lingered. In the afternoon, Kamijou Kyosuke went to the front desk to complete the discharge procedures.
The nurse smiled and handed him a discharge certificate, reminding him to attend his follow-up appointments on time and continue his rehabilitation training. Kyosuke Kamijou nodded his thanks, his heart already soaring towards the vast world outside. He couldn't wait to embrace life again and rekindle the dreams and hobbies he had been forced to abandon because of his hand injury.
Just then, the receptionist nurse suddenly spoke up: "Oh my, Kamijou-kun is so lucky! Not only is he handsome, but he's also so lucky, and he has a friend who cares about you a lot. That little girl with blue hair, even though she has a boyfriend, she still remembers to come to the hospital to visit you."
Blue hair, boyfriend? That doesn't seem right.
Kyosuke Kamijou paused for a moment, several images flashing through his mind. A little girl with blue hair? It must be Sayaka, but who is her boyfriend? He frowned, a strange unease and doubt rising in Kyosuke Kamijou's heart.
"Excuse me, is the blue-haired girl you mentioned wearing the uniform of Mitakihara Municipal Junior High School?" Kyosuke Kamijou asked tentatively.
The nurse thought for a moment, nodded, and smiled, "Yes, it was her. I remember she always brought small gifts when she visited you, and she often asked about your recovery. She's such a gentle and thoughtful girl."
Kyosuke Kamijou's heart sank slightly. Sayaka had a boyfriend? He had never heard her mention it before. Was there some misunderstanding? He forced a smile and asked, "Could you tell me more about it? I don't remember Sayaka bringing her boyfriend to the hospital to see me."
Clearly, the nurse hadn't realized the seriousness of the situation, responding with a laugh, "Kamijo-kun, you didn't know? Well, you were asleep then, I think. It was yesterday afternoon. They glanced at you outside the ward a few times, maybe not wanting to disturb you, so they went off to show off their affection. Kids these days are really bold, doing that with their laps around in front of everyone..."
Halfway through her sentence, the nurse noticed that Kyosuke Kamijo's expression was growing increasingly dark, so she quickly stopped talking and gave an awkward smile. Being a receptionist, she had good emotional intelligence and keenly sensed the change in Kyosuke's mood, realizing she might have said something wrong.
She quickly changed the subject, trying to ease the awkwardness: "Kamijo-kun, don't worry about it too much. Maybe I saw it wrong, or maybe they're just ordinary friends. After all, there are many different ways for young people to get along these days."
...What a load of rubbish! In her mind, she was already imagining the love-hate relationship between the three of them. Middle school students these days really know how to have fun.
Kyosuke Kamijou took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. He forced a smile at the nurse and said, "I see. Then I won't bother you any longer."
Stepping out of the hospital, sunlight shone on Kyosuke Kamijou's face, but it couldn't dispel the gloom in his heart. He stood at the hospital entrance, the nurse's words echoing in his mind. Sayaka has a boyfriend? And they're showing off their affection in the hospital? He couldn't accept this fact!
How could Sayaka Miki have a boyfriend? How could she be with someone else like this? Shouldn't she be firmly tied to his side? Shouldn't she dedicate everything to him? Thinking of that girl who let him manipulate her and vent her negative emotions, Kyosuke Kamijou felt a surge of intense jealousy.
Kyubey stood on the hospital rooftop, watching Kyosuke Kamijou walk out, a slight smile playing on his lips. The first phase of his plan was complete; the stage was set for Sayaka Miki. Next…
After taking one last deep look at the boy's retreating figure, Kyubey leaped lightly and disappeared into the shadows of the rooftop.
At a traffic light intersection, Kyosuke Kamijou stood before the light, staring blankly ahead, his mind a jumbled mess. Sayaka had a boyfriend? This thought was like a thorn, deeply embedded in his heart, leaving him unable to find peace. Recalling all the moments he'd shared with Sayaka, how could that girl, always so gentle and supportive, suddenly have someone else?
"No, this is impossible!" he murmured, his fists clenching unconsciously, his nails digging deep into his palms.
The light turned green, but he stood motionless until the pedestrians behind him urged him on impatiently. Only then did he seem to snap out of a daze and start walking. His steps were heavy, as if each step was treading on mud, unable to extricate himself.
At the zebra crossing, a small truck driver suddenly lost his focus, as if his mind had been controlled by some unknown force. If Jiu Xiao and the others were there, they would have noticed a "witch's kiss mark" on the driver's neck.
Kyosuke Kamijou continued wandering aimlessly, seemingly oblivious to the hustle and bustle of the street. He remained lost in the nurse's words, unable to tear himself away. Suddenly, a screeching sound of brakes pulled him back to reality. He looked up abruptly and saw a small truck hurtling towards him out of control.
"Watch out!" Amidst the exclamations of passersby, Kyosuke Kamijou seemed to be nailed to the spot, unable to move.
"Bang!" Kyosuke Kamijou felt a sudden dizziness, his body flying uncontrollably to one side, tracing an arc in the air before crashing heavily to the ground. Intense pain instantly swept through his body, his consciousness began to blur, and he heard the panicked shouts of passersby and the honking of car horns.
His vision blurred, as if a thin mist had veiled the scene before him. He tried to struggle to his feet, but his body seemed bound by an invisible force, unable to move. Countless images flashed through his mind, finally settling on Sayaka Miki's face.
'It's all your fault... If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be like this...' Kamijou Kyosuke's consciousness gradually blurred, pain and anger intertwined, finally turning into a silent scream. His vision gradually darkened, and the noise around him gradually faded away, as if the whole world was leaving him.
Meanwhile, at the hospital, Sayaka Miki and Hitomi Shizuki were inquiring about Kyosuke Kamijou's condition at the front desk, only to learn that he had already been discharged. And for some reason, she felt the nurse at the front desk was giving her a strange look...
"Huh? Didn't Kamijou tell you that she's been discharged from the hospital?" the receptionist asked, puzzled, even more curious about their relationship.
P.S.: Requesting votes at the beginning of the month...
Chapter 163 First Meeting with Mother-in-Law
A hint of sadness flashed in Miki Sayaka's eyes. She forced a smile, scratched her head, and said in a cheerful tone, "Haha, maybe he forgot to tell me."
Hitomi Shizuki noticed Sayaka's change in mood, patted her on the shoulder, and comforted her, "Maybe he had something urgent to attend to, which is why he didn't have time to tell us. Don't worry about it too much."
Sayaka nodded, and the two walked out of the hospital side by side, realizing it was all for nothing.
At the hospital entrance, an ambulance sped towards them with its siren blaring. Sayaka and Hitomi instinctively stepped aside. The ambulance door opened, and paramedics quickly unloaded the stretcher. Sayaka's gaze inadvertently swept over the injured person, and her pupils instantly contracted—the person covered in blood and unconscious was none other than Kyosuke Kamijou!
"Kyosuke!" Sayaka exclaimed, rushing forward without thinking, but was stopped by the medical staff.
"Miss, please move aside, the injured person needs immediate medical attention!" the nurse said sternly.
Sayaka stood there, stunned, watching the stretcher being quickly wheeled into the emergency room. Her mind was blank; all she could hear was her own rapid breathing and heartbeat. Hitomi quickly walked to her side and took her cold, trembling hand in hers.
"Sayaka, don't worry, Kamijou-kun will be alright," Hitomi said softly, but there was also a hint of fear in her voice.
Miki Sayaka nodded blankly, her gaze fixed on the direction of the emergency room. Her first thought was of Jiu Xiao; if he were here...
Suddenly, the image of Jiu Xiao's bloodied face flashed through her mind. Miki Sayaka slapped herself hard. When did she become like this? To think of relying on him at a time like this!
"Are you crazy?" Hitomi Shizuki exclaimed, grabbing Sayaka's wrist tightly to stop her from hurting herself further. Sayaka's eyes reddened, tears welling up, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.
"I'm sorry...I'm sorry..." Sayaka's voice trembled, and her body shook slightly, as if she was trying her best to suppress the fear and self-blame in her heart.
Seeing her like this, Hitomi Shizuki felt a pang of sadness. She gently pulled her into her arms and softly comforted her, "Don't be like this, Sayaka. It's not your fault. Kamijou-kun will be alright. We have to believe in him and the doctor."
Sayaka Miki leaned on Hitomi Shizuki's shoulder, tears finally streaming down her face. The faces of Kyuu and Kyosuke Kamijou kept replaying in her mind, and deep self-reproach and fear completely overwhelmed her.
Sayaka Miki couldn't forgive herself for thinking of relying on the power of the Nine Heavens at such a critical moment. She knew all too well that the Nine Heavens was not omnipotent, and every time he intervened, it came at a great cost. And now, with Kyosuke Kamijou's life hanging in the balance, she was still thinking of using the Nine Heavens' power, which filled her with immense shame and remorse.
"What...what am I thinking..." Miki Sayaka murmured softly, her voice filled with pain and confusion. She gripped Hitomi's hand tightly, as if only in this way could she prevent herself from collapsing.
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