My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

"Nine Heavens Lord, you really are..." Xiao Yuan's voice carried a hint of helplessness, yet was full of doting affection. She wanted to say the word "shameless," but swallowed the words back.

Jiu Xiao chuckled, a hint of slyness in his smile. He held Xiao Yuan tightly in his arms, as if afraid she would slip away from him.

Before he could even celebrate for long, Xiaoyuan asked again, "Now can you tell me what's going on between you and Xiaoyan? Xiaoyan doesn't seem like the type to take the initiative. What methods did you use to make her fall for you? You can't lie to her."

Jiu Xiao's smile froze on his face, his eyes flickering uncertainly. As things stand, the revolution is not yet complete; we still need to redouble our efforts. He said vaguely, "That's not right. What do you mean by 'what methods I used'? Do you really think I'm such a despicable person?"

Xiao Yuan quickly waved her hand and explained, "No, Jiu Xiao Jun, that's not what I meant." A hint of panic flashed in Xiao Yuan's eyes. She didn't want Jiu Xiao to misunderstand her opinion of him, and she didn't want him to think that she was questioning his character. She was just too concerned about Xiao Yan's feelings, after all, they were each other's closest friends.

Seeing Xiaoyuan's flustered state, Jiuxiao felt a surge of tenderness in his heart. He couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke her head, saying softly, "I was just joking. You know me well. Xiaoyan and I haven't made any progress yet. We're just a little bit closer than ordinary friends... right?" Jiuxiao hesitated, feeling a little uneasy as he thought of Xiaomei Yan's cold and beautiful face.

She always kept herself locked in a hard shell, making it difficult for outsiders to approach her. As for him, although their relationship seemed much closer on the surface, who knew how Homura Akemi really viewed him?

Seeing Jiuxiao's hesitant expression, Xiaoyuan felt a surge of secret delight. Both she and Sania had been easily won over. But Homura Akemi was different; her icy exterior was enough to give Jiuxiao a run for his money.

This is the price of being unfaithful!

But Jiuxiao's "self-destruction" wasn't over yet; he also revealed everything about his relationship with Mami Tomoe, as well as his lust for Sayaka Miki...

As he spoke, he secretly observed Xiaoyuan's reaction, and was even prepared to kneel in reverence.

Xiao Yuan's expression gradually shifted from initial surprise to numbness. She didn't interrupt Jiu Xiao immediately, but listened quietly, as if waiting for him to pour out all his secrets. The more Jiu Xiao spoke, the more guilty he became, and his voice gradually lowered until it was almost a muttering to himself.

"Nine Heavens Lord... I had no idea you had so many secrets hidden from me. You've only been in this world for a few days, right? Your speed in making your move is astonishing. As for Senpai, forget about her, but Sayaka..." Madoka's voice trailed off, her unspoken words clear.

Having given up all hope, Jiuxiao blurted everything out: "I know, I won't force Sayaka..."

Xiao Yuan sighed. She no longer wanted to condemn Jiu Xiao. As long as he had the ability, she wouldn't interfere too much. After all, everyone's feelings were their own, and she had no right to control other people's choices. However, she still had some worries, fearing that Jiu Xiao's actions might hurt her friends.

"Jiuxiao-kun, I hope you understand that feelings are not child's play, much less a game." Xiaoyuan looked at Jiuxiao earnestly, with a hint of pleading in her eyes. "Xiaoyan, Senpai, Sayaka, they are all my friends, and I don't want to see them get hurt because of your actions."

Jiuxiao nodded vigorously and quickly changed the subject, saying, "Stop reading, stop reading, Master Yuan, let's hurry up and prepare dinner."

As soon as Jiu Xiao finished speaking, Xiao Yuan shook her head helplessly, but a slight smile appeared on her lips. She could tell that Jiu Xiao was trying to change the subject, but she also understood that continuing the discussion would only make the atmosphere more awkward. So, she nodded and said softly, "Okay, let's prepare dinner first, and we can talk about other things later."

The two got busy in the kitchen. Jiu Xiao skillfully picked up a cleaver and began chopping vegetables, while Xiao Yuan prepared the seasonings. A faint aroma filled the kitchen, and the atmosphere gradually became more relaxed.

The long-awaited collaborative assignment made Xiaoyuan nostalgic for the time she spent with everyone in the "dream".

'I wonder how Sania and those little ones are doing.' Xiaoyuan thought to herself, but her hands never stopped moving.

With their combined efforts, dinner was quickly prepared. The table was laden with delicious-looking dishes, and the Kaname couple naturally praised them highly, commending Jiuxiao's culinary skills. Seeing her parents' satisfied expressions, Xiaoyuan felt a sense of relief. The atmosphere at dinner was warm and pleasant; everyone chatted and laughed, as if the previous awkwardness and tension had been left behind.

However, while one family rejoices, another is filled with sorrow.

In the hospital, the pale, cold light of the ward illuminated Sayaka Miki's haggard face. She gazed silently at Kyosuke Kamijou lying on the bed, her eyes vacant, as if devoid of any life.

Fate played a cruel trick on him; after being discharged from the hospital, Kyosuke Kamijou was quickly admitted again, his condition even worse than before. Despite the doctors' best efforts, the situation remained dire. According to his attending physician, even if Kyosuke Kamijou pulls through, there is a high chance he will be permanently disabled and never be able to live a normal life again.

This news struck like a bolt from the blue, shattering the last glimmer of hope in Sayaka Miki's heart. The Kamijou couple, unable to bear the shock, fainted and were rushed to another ward by nurses. Now, only Kamijou Kyosuke, Sayaka Miki, and Hitomi Shizuki remained.

Time ticked by, and the girls grew increasingly anxious, but they could only watch helplessly. The two girls stood by each other's bedsides, their hands clasped tightly, trying to draw strength from one another.

"Grumpy"

Suddenly, someone's stomach growled, breaking the heavy silence in the ward. The two women exchanged a glance, and Hitomi Shizuki blushed. "Sorry, I think I'm a little hungry," she said softly, her voice tinged with embarrassment.

Miki Sayaka forced a smile and replied softly, "It's okay, I'm a little hungry too. Why don't you go downstairs and get something to eat, and bring me back something too?" Miki Sayaka's voice was weak, and she looked listless.

Hitomi Shizuki nodded, gently released Sayaka Miki's hand, and stood up. She asked, "Okay, I'll be right back. What would you like to eat?"

"Anything is fine, something lighter is better." Sayaka Miki's voice was light and airy, as if it could be blown away by the wind at any moment.

With a click, the door closed gently, and Hitomi Shizuki left the ward. Time passed silently, and Sayaka Miki felt her consciousness gradually fading, as fatigue washed over her like a tide.

In her half-awake state, she suddenly felt Kyosuke Kamijou's fingers twitch. Sayaka Miki abruptly opened her eyes, her heart pounding as if it would leap out of her chest. She stared intently at Kyosuke Kamijou's hand, fearing it was just an illusion. However, the fingers were indeed twitching slightly, a small movement, but enough to ignite a glimmer of hope within her.

"Kyosuke...Kyosuke, can you hear me?" Miki Sayaka asked anxiously. She wanted to hold Kamijou Kyosuke's hand, but she was afraid that her actions would hurt him, so she could only approach him cautiously, calling his name in a trembling voice.

Kyosuke Kamijou struggled to open his eyes, his gaze filled with confusion and pain. When he saw the face before him, his pupils constricted sharply, and the memories of the events leading up to the car accident flashed before his eyes.

Pain, resentment, and hatred surged through him in an instant, causing Kyosuke Kamijou's breathing to become rapid and his chest to heave violently. His eyes darted about, his face contorted with resentment, and he opened his mouth, managing to utter a few words with difficulty: "You... why do you have the nerve to stand here!"

"Ugh?"

Sayaka Miki paused, her expression freezing instantly. She thought she had misheard, her eyes filled with confusion.

"Kyo-Kyosuke, what are you saying...?"

Before she could finish speaking, Kamijou Kyosuke angrily interrupted her, "Don't call me that! You don't deserve it! It's all your fault, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't be like this now! Cough cough..." Kamijou Kyosuke's voice was hoarse and full of anger, each word like a sharp blade, deeply piercing Miki Sayaka's heart.

Sayaka Miki's face was ashen, as if all the blood had been drained from her at that moment. Her lips moved, but no sound came out; she could only stare blankly at Kyosuke Kamijou, her eyes filled with disbelief.

She simply couldn't understand why Kyosuke Kamijou hated her so much, even though she had been trying her best to take care of him. For Kyosuke Kamijou's sake, Sayaka Miki even went so far as to betray her own principles and ask someone completely unrelated to her to spend a huge sum of money to help him treat his arm.

Why did it become like this...

Sayaka Miki was filled with resentment and confusion, tears welling up in her eyes. She wanted to defend herself, to explain, but something seemed to be blocking her throat, making it difficult to even breathe.

"Kyosuke, I...I don't know what you're talking about." Sayaka Miki finally managed to squeeze out a sentence, her voice so weak it was almost inaudible. Her fingers gripped the sheets tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force.

Kamijou Kyosuke stared at her coldly, as if he wanted to tear her to pieces.

"You don't know? Of course you don't know! Because you don't care at all! You only care about that man! If I hadn't heard the front desk nurse talk about it, if I hadn't been thinking about you guys while crossing the street, how could I have been distracted! How could I have gotten into a car accident! It's all your fault! You ruined everything for me!" Kamijou Kyosuke's voice became increasingly shrill, his eyes filled with despair and anger, as if he wanted to pour all his pain onto Miki Sayaka.

That's really unreasonable, isn't it?

Some people are like that; even when the responsibility lies entirely with them, they always try to shift the blame onto others. At this moment, Kyosuke Kamijou was like a wounded wild beast, frantically tearing at the person in front of him, as if only in this way could he alleviate his own pain.

Sayaka Miki's body trembled, and tears finally streamed down her face. Through these few words, she finally understood the root of Kyosuke Kamijou's anger. She had never imagined that her care and devotion to him would be misunderstood to this extent.

Pain, a pain that pierces the heart. In the end, it was Sayaka Miki who had misplaced her trust!

Jiu Xiao's face and the words he had said to her flashed through her mind.

It doesn't matter anymore...

With her promise to Jiuxiao in place, Miki Sayaka couldn't possibly explain these things to him. Besides, given Kamijou Kyosuke's current state, even if she explained, he wouldn't believe her.

Sayaka Miki's heart sank deeper and deeper, as if falling into an endless abyss. She slowly loosened the sheets, her arms hanging limply at her sides, her whole being feeling as if her soul had been ripped away, leaving only an empty shell.

Kyosuke Kamijou roared, cursed, and swore in Sayaka Miki's ear, but the sounds gradually faded away, leaving only endless silence and coldness.

Suddenly, a discordant sound rang out in the ward, like a whisper from hell, catching everyone off guard.

Chapter 166 Cutting Off the Past

"Sayaka, don't you want to save your childhood friend? Come on, as long as you sign a contract with me, I can grant you any wish."

Kyubey's figure appeared in the corner of the ward at some unknown time. Its blood-red eyes gleamed with an eerie light, striking directly at Sayaka Miki's vulnerability and despair. Its elusive presence was like an invisible thread, coiling around Sayaka Miki's heart, attempting to pull her into the abyss.

Sayaka Miki's pupils contracted slightly, and her body stiffened for a moment. Kyosuke Kamijou's cursing also stopped abruptly, captivated by the white creature that had suddenly appeared before him. He stared wide-eyed at Kyubey in disbelief, his voice trembling slightly: "What...what the hell is this?"

However, Kyubey ignored Kyosuke Kazuo, its gaze fixed on Sayaka Miki, as if waiting for her response.

Sayaka Miki clenched her fists, Jiuxiao's warning still vivid in her mind; she didn't want to become a "walking corpse." Besides, was the person before her truly worth saving? Through this incident, she had begun to understand Kyosuke Kamijou as a person.

All that gentleness and thoughtfulness he once showed now seems like nothing more than a hypocritical mask. His selfishness and stubbornness are like a mountain, perhaps already deeply ingrained in his very bones.

"Chubi, give up on that idea. I will never sign a contract with you, no matter what!"

"Is that so?" Cupid paced back and forth in the ward, appearing very composed.

As an angel investor and a mentor to magical girls, it has always been confident in its judgment of people. Someone like Sayaka Miki, who firmly believes she can only use magic for others and is an extreme ally of justice, will eventually come knocking on its door after just one encounter.

—This is all on the premise that that despicable human Jiuxiao doesn't cause trouble!

But no worries, Cupid has plenty of ways. If bribery doesn't work, they'll use coercion; if that doesn't work, they'll resort to moral blackmail. There's bound to be one that suits you.

After mentally organizing her thoughts, Kyubey continued to fuel the fire: "Sayaka, can you really bear to watch Kyosuke Kamijou suffer like this? As far as I know, he's completely crippled and can no longer stand. You clearly have the ability to change all of this, yet you choose to stand idly by. Can you really live with yourself? Just as Kyosuke Kamijou said, isn't the culprit behind all of this you?"

Kyubey's words were like a sharp blade, repeatedly torturing Sayaka Miki's body and mind. Her breathing became rapid, and her fingers trembled involuntarily. Kyubey was like a venomous snake, tightly coiling around her thoughts, making it impossible for her to break free or think. She closed her eyes, trying to block out the piercing sounds, but the inner struggle only intensified.

Upon learning that he could no longer stand, Kyosuke Kamijou's face turned deathly pale. He tried to move his toes, but found no response; both pain and touch were gone, as if his legs no longer belonged to him.

A flicker of panic crossed his eyes, quickly turning to rage. He abruptly turned to Sayaka Miki, his voice hoarse and trembling: "Sayaka, can you really just stand by and watch me become useless like this? Didn't you always say you were willing to do anything for me? Now the opportunity is right in front of you, and you're going to give it up?"

Kyosuke Kamijou's attitude numbed her. The gentle and considerate boy she once knew was gone, replaced by a selfish and obsessive stranger. Sayaka Miki felt as if her heart had been torn in two, one half heartbroken for him, the other half laughing at her own naiveté.

Although she never believed that giving would necessarily bring a reward, she never imagined that her sincerity would be trampled on like this. Whenever she thought of this, Sayaka Miki felt her vision blur and tears welled up in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.

Composing herself, Sayaka Miki slowly said, "Alright, Kamijou-kun, I'll help you one last time, to put an end to this relationship. After this, we'll have nothing to do with each other anymore." Her voice was calm, but it carried a hint of determination.

Upon hearing this, a hint of smugness flashed in Qiu Bi's eyes; this month's sales target was in his hands!

“Sayaka, you’ve made a wise choice. Come, tell me your wish,” Qiu coaxed, pulling her step by step into the abyss.

“I…” Sayaka Miki’s voice trembled slightly. She looked at Kyosuke Kamijou, desperately hoping to see a glimmer of pleading or understanding in his eyes. However, she only saw greed and expectation. There was no hesitation in Kyosuke Kamijou’s eyes, as if her sacrifice was a matter of course. At that moment, Sayaka Miki’s heart turned completely cold. She realized that the justice and dedication she had always upheld seemed so pale and powerless in the face of reality.

Sayaka Miki gritted her teeth, and the last hesitation and struggle in her heart completely disappeared at this moment. She took a deep breath, and although her voice was still trembling, it was no longer weak as before: "I wish that Kyosuke Kamijou can stand up again and recover his health."

Kyubey's eyes gleamed with an eerie light. It nodded slightly, a satisfied smile playing on its lips: "As you wish, the contract is established."

As soon as she finished speaking, Sayaka Miki felt something being drawn from her body, turning into a blue gem.

"Finally, it's come to this..." Miki Sayaka murmured, looking down at the Soul Gem in her hand, her heart aching.

Ignoring Kyosuke Kamijou who had fainted on the bed, Sayaka Miki turned and left the ward. Outside the door, Hitomi Shizuki stood there, her face grim. Clearly, she had overheard everything that happened inside the ward. Although she didn't know the specifics, from the brief exchange, she had completely recognized Kyosuke Kamijou as a person.

P.S.: Let me explain. Kyubey has the ability to make itself visible to a designated target, which is why Kyosuke Kamijou can see it. However, Hitomi Shizuki doesn't have this ability, and Kyubey hasn't granted her that permission, so she can't see it. Do you understand what I'm saying?

Shizuki Hitomi glared fiercely at Kamijou Kyosuke, then quickly followed Miki Sayaka. Looking at Sayaka's somewhat slender back, she wanted to say something, but the words caught in her throat. She could only silently follow behind her, watching her disappear at the end of the street.

Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night.

At Madoka's house, after dinner, everyone was invited by Kaname Shunko to stay overnight. Neither Kyuujou nor Homura Akemi had a reason to refuse, nor did they want to. Kaname Shunko told Madoka and Homura to take a shower first, while Kaname Tomohisa took Tatsuya to the kitchen to wash the dishes. After sending everyone away, Kaname Shunko asked the question that had been troubling her for a long time.

"Kyuu-kun, you're not from Japan, are you? I've searched all the Japanese household registration records but couldn't find your information. Can you tell me where you're from?" Kaname asked directly, seemingly chatting casually, but in reality, she had already locked her gaze firmly on Kyuu-kun, waiting for his answer.

Jiuxiao wasn't surprised at all; he guessed they had already investigated him in secret. He had prepared a story for this.

"Oh dear, am I that obvious? To tell you the truth, I'm actually from China. I came here illegally because I didn't want to be discovered by the authorities for some personal reasons."

"Smuggling? Young man, lying isn't a good habit." Kaname Shunko rolled her eyes at Kusho, her gaze seeming to say: Keep making things up, keep making things up.

"China is indeed a large country, but your accent and mannerisms don't seem like those of a Chinese person. Moreover, you seem very familiar with our culture and etiquette, even more so than some locals. This is not something an illegal immigrant could do in a short time. If you said you came from some remote mountain village in Hokkaido, I would be more inclined to believe you." Kaname Shunko smiled slightly, her tone carrying a hint of teasing.

Huh? No, what did Hokkaido do to you? So what if you're Kyo-san?

Jiuxiao was amused by Kaname Shunko and showed no embarrassment at being exposed. Instead, he continued to stubbornly insist, "No, no, I am indeed from China. If you don't believe me, I can speak some of my hometown dialect for you."

Kaname raised an eyebrow, clearly amused by Jiuxiao's persistence. She gently waved her hand, signaling Jiuxiao to continue.

"Alright, speak a few words of Chinese for me, so I can broaden my horizons."

Jiu Xiao cleared his throat and said in fluent Chinese, "Hello, my name is Yuan Jiu Xiao. It's a pleasure to meet you. If possible, please hand over your daughter to me." Jiu Xiao's pronunciation was very standard, but the content was somewhat abstract. His tone was slightly joking, but his eyes were unusually serious.

Kaname Yuuko was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh out loud. Did she really think she couldn't understand Chinese?

After laughing for a while, Kaname Shunko finally stopped, her eyes filled with a hint of scrutiny and amusement. She crossed her arms, leaned forward slightly, and stared at Jiuxiao, saying, "Jiuxiao-kun, you're really bold. To be honest, I studied Chinese for a few years. Isn't it a bit too direct of you to ask me to hand my daughter over to you right off the bat?" Kaname Shunko's tone was teasing, but she didn't show any obvious dislike; rather, it seemed like she was testing him.

Seeing this, Jiu Xiao looked embarrassed. Good grief, is this some kind of entrapment scheme?

Jiuxiao scratched his head, a helpless smile on his face. He hadn't expected Kaname Shunko to understand Chinese. He had really shot himself in the foot.

"Haha, Auntie, you've really kept this a secret." Jiu Xiao chuckled twice, trying to ease the awkwardness. "I was just thinking that since you've asked so directly, I might as well just be honest."

Kaname Shoko narrowed her eyes slightly, finding Jiuxiao increasingly interesting. As the saying goes, a mother-in-law's gaze upon her son-in-law grows ever more appreciative. She wasn't offended by Jiuxiao's bluntness; instead, she nodded gently, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"Actually, you can just call me Mom, like Madoka does. I think Madoka really likes you, so why don't you get married right after you graduate high school?" Kaname Junko casually said this, her eyes crinkling, making it impossible to tell if she was joking or serious.

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao nearly choked on his own saliva. Even with his thick skin, he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. Seriously, how eager are you to marry off your daughter? If it weren't for the fact that the mother and daughter looked six or seven tenths alike, Jiu Xiao would have doubted whether Xiao Yuan was even his biological daughter.

Jiu Xiao quickly waved his hand, his tone slightly flustered: "Mom... cough cough, Auntie, what you're saying is too abrupt. Xiao Yuan is still a child. Talking about marriage now?"

"Isn't this a bit too early?" Jiuxiao tried to make his tone sound calm, but the blush on his face betrayed him. He hadn't expected Kaname to be so direct, even somewhat "eager" to entrust Xiaoyuan to him.

Seeing this, Kaname Shunko's smile deepened. She patted Jiuxiao's shoulder forcefully and teased, "I didn't realize you were so easily embarrassed, Jiuxiao-kun. In my eyes, you're all still children. Besides, you're not that much older than Xiaoyuan, are you? You said you came here illegally, aren't your family worried?"

When asked this question by Kaname, Jiuxiao immediately switched into his veteran acting form: "Actually, my parents are no longer in this world..."

Strictly speaking, Jiu Xiao wasn't lying; except for his first life, he had always been an orphan. As for what Kaname Shunko might think, that was none of his concern. Call it playing the victim or exploiting others' sympathy if you will.

However, I prefer to call this phenomenon: judgment errors caused by differences in cognition.

Cupid exclaimed, "You're an expert!"

As expected, Kaname Shunko's smile vanished upon hearing Jiuxiao's words. She sighed softly, her tone softening considerably: "So that's how it is, Jiuxiao-kun. I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have brought this up..."

Jiu Xiao waved his hand, indicating that he was used to it. This scene, however, made Kaname Shunko feel even worse. Her mind automatically filled in all sorts of experiences Jiu Xiao had gone through, imagining him alone crossing the ocean, leaving his hometown, leaving behind the painful past, and coming to a strange country to try to adapt to a new life.

Everything started to make sense.

Kaname Shunko felt a pang of sadness. She gently patted Jiuxiao's shoulder, her voice tinged with concern, "Jiuxiao-kun, what are your plans for the future? Don't let my appearance fool you, I actually have some influence. I can help you get a legal identity. It will make things much easier for you, whether you're going to school or working." Kaname Shunko's tone was sincere, her eyes revealing her care.

Jiuxiao gladly accepted Kaname Shunko's kindness, secretly grateful for his mother-in-law's compassion and warmth. Truly a woman who gave birth to a god, great, no words are needed!