My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

Madoka witnessed this and quickly reacted, pulling Homura Akemi back a few steps, almost falling off the bed. Madoka's face instantly flushed red, a hint of embarrassment and annoyance flashing in her eyes. She glared at Jiuxiao, her voice tinged with embarrassment and anger: "Jiuxiao-kun! Where are you looking?!"

Homura Akemi quickly realized what was happening, her cheeks visibly flushing crimson. She knew her current state perfectly well; she probably… Homura Akemi didn't dare think any further.

'Oh no, I'm not clean anymore!'

Homura Akemi crouched down, her eyes filled with panic and shame. Before she could react, she lost her balance and fell backward. Madoka was dragged down with her, and the two of them tumbled off the bed with a thud.

However, the expected pain did not come; instead, a soft sensation came from below.

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Chapter 169 I know the taste of the sea!

"Nine...Nine Heavens!" Akemi Homura was filled with shame and indignation. She struggled to get up, but found that her legs were pinned down by Xiao Yuan, and she couldn't move for the time being. The more she struggled, the deeper Jiu Xiao's cheek sank into it, and it looked like she was about to suffocate.

Jiuxiao frantically slapped Homura Akemi's legs, trying to stop her from struggling, but the more he slapped, the more violently Homura reacted. Her cheeks were as red as ripe apples, and her eyes were filled with shame, anger, and panic.

Xiaoyuan finally realized what was happening, hurriedly got up, and reached out to pull Akemi Homura. Jiuxiao was finally freed. He quickly got up from the ground, panting heavily, with a trace of unidentified liquid still on his face, barely noticeable unless you looked closely.

Well, this wave, this wave is called a flesh bomb impact! Jiuxiao finally experienced what it means to "know the taste of the sea"!

Jiuxiao wiped his face (without licking it) and said awkwardly, "You guys... aren't hurt, are you?" As he spoke, he looked away, trying not to agitate Akemi Homura's fragile nerves.

Both Madoka and Homura were in an extremely awkward situation, especially Homura, whose face was flushed crimson. She clutched her skirt tightly with both hands, her eyes darting around, unable to look directly at Jiuxiao. At the same time, her heart was in turmoil, the scene from earlier replaying in her mind. Shame, anger, and panic intertwined, making her almost unable to control herself.

"I...I'm fine," Homura Akemi whispered, her voice barely audible. She quickly stood up, turning her back to Kusou, trying to hide her embarrassment.

Although Xiaoyuan blushed slightly, she appeared much calmer in comparison. She gently patted Homura Akemi's shoulder and comforted her, "Homura, don't worry about it too much. Kushou-kun didn't mean it." Although she said this, she felt a little uneasy inside. After all, what had just happened was far too indecent. Even though she knew Kushou hadn't meant it, that intimate contact still made her feel a pang of jealousy.

Jiuxiao was also on pins and needles. He scratched his head, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere: "Um... I'm really sorry about earlier. I didn't expect it to turn out like this." As he spoke, he secretly observed Akemi Homura's reaction, afraid that she might get agitated and shoot him twice to silence him.

Homura Akemi didn't respond. She simply walked silently to the bedside, quickly pulled the blanket up to cover herself completely, as if that would shut out all the awkwardness. Her head was down, and a muffled voice came from under the covers: "I...I'm going to sleep now."

Seeing this, Xiaoyuan sighed helplessly and turned to Jiuxiao, saying, "Jiuxiao-jun, you should rest early too. Let's pretend that today's events never happened."

Jiu Xiao nodded, smiling awkwardly, "Okay, you guys should get some rest too." After saying that, he prepared to head back home.

This is so damn exciting! Jiu Xiao felt his heart trembling. The sudden "accident" left his mind blank and his steps unsteady.

Just then, there was a knock on the door from the outside, and Kaname Yoshiko's voice came from outside: "Madoka, Homura, are you still awake? There was a loud noise just now, and I was a little worried, so I came to check."

The three people in the room froze instantly, exchanging glances, unsure how to react. Jiu Xiao's heart pounded, and cold sweat poured down his back, fearing that Kaname Shunko would push open the door and enter, at which point he would truly be unable to explain himself.

Xiaoyuan was the first to react and quickly raised her voice, saying, "Mom, we're okay! I just... I accidentally bumped into the table, but it's fine now, so don't worry!"

After a few seconds of silence outside the door, Kaname Junko became even more suspicious. She knew her daughter all too well; this tone was clearly off.

"Are you really alright? I'm coming in now?" Kaname Junko's voice came through the door. Although it was a question, her tone was firm and unquestionable.

Just as Kaname Shunko was about to push open the door, Jiuxiao hurriedly looked for a hiding place, but apart from the bed and wardrobe, there was almost nowhere else to hide in the room. He was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, cold sweat was pouring down his forehead, and his heart was pounding so hard it felt like it would burst out of his chest.

Xiaoyuan panicked as well. She quickly looked around, trying to find a suitable hiding place for Jiuxiao. Xiaomeiyan suddenly had an idea. Her face flushed, she gritted her teeth and patted...

Beside the bed, he whispered to Jiuxiao, "Quick, hide on the bed!" and gestured to Xiaoyuan to get on the bed as well.

Jiuxiao was stunned for a moment, but the situation was urgent, so he didn't have time to think and quickly climbed into bed and crawled under the covers. Akemi Homura immediately pulled the covers up to completely cover Jiuxiao's body, while she herself exposed her upper body and pretended to be talking to Madoka.

Seeing this, Xiaoyuan quickly climbed onto the bed, half-lying on the other side of Jiuxiao's bed, covering herself with the blanket, trying to make it look like only the two of them were on the bed.

Just then, the door was gently pushed open.

Kaname Yuuko peeked in and scanned the room. She saw Madoka and Homura Akemi lying on the bed, seemingly preparing to fall asleep. Everything in the room looked normal, not as chaotic as she had imagined.

"Are you really alright?" Kaname Shunko entered the room, her gaze still carrying a hint of doubt. She walked to the bedside, looked down at the two girls, and asked with concern, "That was quite a loud bang. Are you sure you're not hurt?"

Xiaoyuan tried to remain calm and replied with a smile, "It's really nothing, Mom. I just accidentally bumped into the table, but I'm fine now. Don't worry, go and rest."

Homura Akemi nodded and softly echoed, "Yes, Auntie, we're fine."

Kaname Shunko frowned. Although she felt something was off, seeing that both girls were unharmed, she didn't press the matter. She sighed and reached out to pat Madoka's head: "Alright, since you both say you're fine, I'm relieved. But be careful next time, don't be so reckless. Also, get some rest, don't you know what time it is?"

Xiao Yuan obediently replied, "Okay, Mom, we'll go to sleep now. You should get some rest too."

Kaname glanced at them again before turning and leaving the room, gently closing the door behind her. As the door clicked shut, the three inside breathed a sigh of relief, as if they had just escaped death.

Jiuxiao peeked out from under the covers, panting heavily, his forehead covered in sweat. He lowered his voice, still shaken, and said, "That scared me to death! I almost got caught, thank goodness Xiaoyan was quick-witted..."

Xiao Yuan patted her chest, her face showing relief. She glared at Jiu Xiao, annoyed. "Don't take such risks next time!" Xiao Yuan lowered her voice, her tone tinged with reproach, but mostly with lingering fear. She gently patted her chest, trying to calm her racing heart.

Akemi Homura, on the other hand, was much calmer. She frowned slightly and lingered on Kyuu for a moment, as if she was thinking about something.

"Alright, the crisis is over, shouldn't you be leaving now?" Homura urged, her expression unfriendly.

Jiu Xiao's eyes darted around, revealing a cheeky expression. He said unhurriedly, "Oh, Xiao Yan, don't be in such a hurry." Jiu Xiao grinned and wrapped the blanket around himself, looking like he was determined to stay put.

"Look, Auntie just left. What if she suddenly comes back? Let's wait a little longer to make sure everything is alright. Besides, you're the one who let me hide here. Now you're in such a hurry to get rid of me. Isn't that a bit unfair?" Jiu Xiao said, deliberately shrinking deeper into the blankets and putting on a pitiful expression, as if he were the one being bullied.

Homura Akemi was completely speechless; this was the first time she had ever met someone so shameless.

"Don't give me that! Don't push your luck here. Now, right now, get out." Xiao Meiyan glanced coldly at Jiu Xiao as she spoke, reaching out to pull at Jiu Xiao's blanket, clearly having lost her patience.

Jiuxiao refused to comply, quickly protecting the blanket while protesting in a low voice and looking to Xiaoyuan for help.

Xiao Yuan understood immediately, and her heart was in turmoil. Although she had tacitly approved of Jiu Xiao's philandering, in the current situation, it was obvious that the other party wanted her to "help" him. Wasn't that a bit too much?

Those who are loved often take things for granted, and Jiu Xiao went further and further down the path of being a scumbag. Even so, Xiao Yuan was helpless; she simply couldn't bring herself to blame Jiu Xiao, so she could only choose to forgive him...

Xiaoyuan bit her lower lip, finally deciding to speak up to ease the tension. She gently tugged at Homura Akemi's sleeve and whispered, "Homura, how about... we wait a little longer? Mom just left, and it wouldn't be good if she came back and we found out."

Xiao Yuan felt a little guilty about her lame excuse, but she still forced herself to continue, "Besides, Jiu Xiao... he had no choice. It was really dangerous just now. Let him stay a little longer. We'll let him leave after Mom is completely asleep, okay?"

Homura Akemi hesitated, wanting to ask Madoka, "Are you really indifferent, or are you just oblivious?" But the words caught in her throat. Homura felt a strange sense of urgency, making her anxious and uncertain.

Seeing this, Xiaoyuan gently took Homura Akemi's hand and said softly, "Homura, you and Kushou-kun are both indispensable people in my life. I don't want us to go our separate ways in the future..."

The meaning couldn't be clearer now. Homura felt a pang of sadness; she simply couldn't understand why Madoka was so devoted to this man.

Besides being handsome, a good cook, considerate, and reliable in crucial moments, what other good qualities does Jiu Xiao have? Xiao Meiyan silently complained in her heart, feeling more and more guilty the more she thought about it.

It seems... this guy doesn't really have any major flaws besides being a womanizer.

Homura Akemi had to admit that Kusho did indeed have his charm. Even so, she still couldn't accept this "womanizer" behavior. Unless...

Homura Akemi's eyes dimmed for a moment as she recalled Witch's Night. If they couldn't overcome this hurdle, everything else was meaningless! If the Nine Heavens had the ability to help them through this ordeal, perhaps it wouldn't be so unacceptable...

Having found a way to save face, Homura Akemi finally let go of the blanket.

Seeing that Homura Akemi remained silent, Madoka continued, "I'm sorry, Homura, it was my fault. I shouldn't have forced you on this. If you really feel uncomfortable, then I'll let him leave now."

Homura Akemi tried to calm her complicated emotions. She looked at Madoka's expectant eyes and then glanced at Kusho's "innocent" expression. A sense of powerlessness welled up in her heart.

Madoka is gentle as water, Kusho is fickle as a thief; among the three, it's hardest for them to become a couple. If Homura Akemi knew there were more than three of them... just thinking about it is terrifying.

Now, it's just that Jiuxiao who benefits!

"Fine, Madoka, you did nothing wrong. Let him do as he pleases." Homura Akemi's tone remained cold; this was her last act of defiance. She couldn't be as forgiving of Kusho as Madoka was, but she also couldn't bear to cut ties so abruptly.

Sensing Homura's compromise, Jiuxiao cast a grateful glance at Madoka, his guilt towards her deepening. Even so, he wouldn't choose to let go; being a jerk was better than losing her.

After that, the three of them tacitly avoided mentioning Jiu Xiao leaving, and the atmosphere in the room gradually eased. Xiao Yuan silently turned off the light, plunging the room into darkness.

In the darkness, Jiuxiao stretched out his arms and gently pulled the two of them into his embrace. Xiaoyuan nestled against his chest, feeling the familiar warmth, and a slight smile of relief appeared on her lips. Akemi Homura, on the other hand, stiffened, instinctively wanting to break free, but in the end, she only sighed softly and let him hold her.

The three of them breathed together, creating a delicate balance. Homura Akemi felt her heart pounding erratically. She tried to calm herself, but memories of her time with Kushou kept replaying in her mind. Those moments that had once filled her with anger, helplessness, and even attraction now surged back like a tide, impossible to ignore.

Akemi Yan silently buried her face in Jiu Xiao's shoulder. She knew that she could no longer treat him coldly as before, nor could she pretend to be indifferent to his existence.

The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the gaps in the curtains. Akemi Homura slowly opened her eyes, but Jiuxiao was nowhere to be seen. Only the lingering warmth on the blank sheet between her and Xiaoyuan proved that it had all been real. She breathed a sigh of relief, but a sense of loss welled up inside her.

Jiuxiao quietly left before dawn. Although nothing substantial had happened the night before, the intimate atmosphere still left him feeling unsettled. After all, he was still at Xiaoyuan's house; if his mother-in-law found out, he'd be in big trouble. He didn't yet have the courage to face the pressure and accusations from society.

After having breakfast at Xiaoyuan's house, Kaname Shunko and Jiuxiao discussed the novel's publication. It's safe to say that she's a true businesswoman; her efficiency is remarkable. In just one night, she had everything arranged perfectly for the novel's publication.

While grateful, Jiuxiao also felt a little uneasy. He knew that the reason why Kaname was so enthusiastic was not only because she appreciated his talent, but also because she hoped that he could settle down as soon as possible and give Xiaoyuan a shoulder to lean on in the future.

Chapter 170 How old is Xiaozhu? How could I possibly have such thoughts?

After parting ways with the Kaname couple, Jiuxiao escorted Madoka and Homura to the fork in the road so they could go to school. Although he offered to walk them to the school gate, the two girls politely declined.

Xiaoyuan waved her hand, smiled gently, and said, "Goodbye, Jiuxiao-jun! See you after school this afternoon!"

Homura Akemi simply nodded slightly, without saying anything more.

Watching their departing figures, Jiu Xiao felt a pang of reluctance, but there was nothing he could do. He stood there, watching their figures gradually disappear into the distance until they vanished at the end of the road.

Back at Homura Akemi's house, Kusho was startled by a huge face as soon as he entered. If he hadn't been so composed, he probably would have screamed. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was Nagisa Hyakue in her witch form.

Jiuxiao gave the little guy a hard flick on the forehead and pretended to be angry, saying, "Xiaozhu, you're really creepy, you scared me to death! What if it wasn't me who came, but Akemi Homura? Don't blame me if she thinks you're a witch and attacks you. Don't do that again next time!"

Bai Jiangzhu covered her forehead where she had been flicked, shrank back with a pitiful expression, and gradually faded from her witch form, reverting to her adorable little girl appearance. She pouted and muttered, "Who told you to leave me alone at home for so long? I was so bored, Xiaozhu was about to die."

Jiuxiao sighed helplessly, squatted down and ruffled Bai Jiangzhu's hair, his tone softening: "Alright, alright, it's my fault. I won't leave you alone at home again next time, please forgive me this time?"

Bai Jiangzhu looked up, blinked her big, watery eyes, and saw Jiu Xiao's serious expression. Finally, she burst into laughter through her tears and nodded vigorously: "Okay! Then big brother has to keep his word!"

Jiu Xiao chuckled and pinched her little cheek, then stood up and said, "Alright, to show my sincerity, how about all the cheese you can have today?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Jiangzhu's eyes immediately lit up: "Really? Big brother is the best!" She hopped and skipped along behind Jiuxiao like a little rabbit, constantly chanting, "Cheese! Cheese!..."

An hour later, in a nature park, Jiu Xiaosheng sat on a bench, utterly dejected, clutching his empty wallet. He was completely miserable! Bai Jiangzhu's appetite was a bottomless pit; in just one hour, he had devoured the equivalent of a month's living expenses worth of cheese!

Seeing Bai Jiangzhu still lingering with craving, Jiuxiao's temples throbbed, and he inwardly groaned, secretly planning how to get through the rest of the days. He patted Bai Jiangzhu's little belly and said with a wry smile, "Little Zhu, you little glutton, if you keep eating like this, I'm really going to go bankrupt!"

Bai Jiangzhu slapped Jiu Xiao's hand away and muttered unhappily, "Big brother is so stingy! He clearly said there would be plenty of cheese, but now he's complaining that I've eaten too much!" She put her hands on her hips, looked at Jiu Xiao with a huff, and her eyes were filled with a hint of grievance and dissatisfaction.

Jiuxiao felt a wave of helplessness. He wondered if he should find a sucker—no, wait, Mami-senpai—to reimburse him. After all, in the official radio drama, Mami-senpai and Nagisa Hyakue were a couple, which was a kind of dark humor from the official source.

While Jiuxiao was lost in thought about these random things, Xiaoyuan noticed that Miki Sayaka was absent from school that day. After asking the teacher, she learned that Miki Sayaka had taken sick leave, saying she wasn't feeling well.

Xiaoyuan was a little worried, since Sayaka rarely took leave, and she seemed to be in a low mood lately. Xiaoyuan decided to go to Sayaka's house after school to see her and bring her some of her favorite snacks.

After school, Xiaoyuan packed her schoolbag and was about to leave the classroom when she suddenly heard a familiar voice behind her: "Xiaoyuan, where are you going?" She turned around and saw it was Shizuku Hitomi.

"I want to go see Sayaka. She didn't come to school today, and I'm a little worried. Is Hitomi coming?" Madoka asked.

Hitomi Shizuki hesitated, unsure whether to tell Madoka what had happened the previous night. After a moment's thought, she ultimately decided to remain silent. After all, it was Sayaka Miki's private matter, and it was best for her not to say anything.

"I have a piano lesson today, you go ahead and say hello to Sayaka for me. If you need any help, feel free to let me know."

Xiaoyuan smiled gratefully: "Thank you, Renmei. I will."

Stepping out of the classroom, Xiaoyuan felt a little heavy-hearted. She had a feeling that Sayaka hadn't been behaving well lately, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what was wrong. She quickened her pace and headed towards Sayaka's house.

Meanwhile, Jiu Xiao was taking Bai Jiangzhu for a walk in the park, trying to digest the huge pile of cheese she had just eaten. Bai Jiangzhu skipped and hopped ahead, humming a little tune, clearly in a very good mood.

Jiuxiao followed behind, phone in hand, his eyes crinkling with a smile. After arranging to meet Mami at her house, he said to Baijiang Zhu, "Zhu, I'll introduce you to a really amazing older sister later, the one you scared unconscious with one bite. She's very good at brewing black tea and making desserts. Just say she's my distant cousin, and whatever you do, don't reveal your witch form, or you'll be in trouble." Jiuxiao lowered his voice, his tone carrying a hint of warning.

"Don't worry, big brother, I won't give myself away!" Bai Jiangzhu blinked, revealing an innocent smile. Looking at her harmless appearance, Jiu Xiao felt a vague unease. After all, this little one could devour a small mountain of cheese in an instant; who knew if she might impulsively gulp down Mami-senpai's head as a snack?

Cough cough cough, just kidding, just kidding...

Soon, they arrived at Mami Tomoe's house. After giving her a final reminder, Jiuxiao gently pressed the doorbell. Light footsteps sounded from inside, and then the door opened, revealing Mami Tomoe smiling in the doorway. She was dressed in elegant loungewear, her long blonde hair casually draped over her shoulders, giving her a fresh and unique look. She was also holding a freshly baked cookie in her hand.

"Kyuu-kun, you're here!" Mami Tomoe greeted warmly, her gaze immediately falling on Hyakue Nagisa behind Kyuu-kun. "And this is..." For some reason, the moment she saw this little girl, she felt a chill run down her spine, and a sense of unease rose in her heart.

"Oh, this is my distant cousin. Her parents are away on a business trip and asked me to take care of her for a few days. I hope it won't bother you?" Jiu Xiao explained with a smile, while gently patting Bai Jiangzhu's shoulder, signaling her to say hello.

Baijiang Zhu stepped forward obediently, bowed slightly, and said in a sweet voice, "Hello, Mami-neechan, I'm Zhu, it's nice to meet you." Baijiang Zhu's smile was innocent and pure, radiating the unique vitality of a little girl.

Mami Tomoe's gaze lingered on Nagisa Momoe for a few seconds, that inexplicable sense of wariness still lingering, but she still smiled and replied, "Welcome, Nagisa. Come in, I just baked some cookies, we can have some together." She stepped aside, gesturing for the two to enter the house.

Jiuxiao led Baijiang Zhu into the house. The living room was filled with the rich aroma of butter and vanilla, and the table was covered with all kinds of pastries and a pot of steaming black tea. Tomoe Mami invited the two to sit down, then turned and went to the kitchen to prepare tea for them.

While Mami Tomoe was away, Jiuxiao whispered to Baijiang Zhu, "Remember, don't do anything reckless, especially don't stare at Mami-senpai's head."

Bai Jiangzhu blinked and nodded innocently. She didn't understand why Jiuxiao always had a problem with Mami Tomoe's head. "Don't worry, big brother, I'm only interested in cheese."

A moment later, Mami Tomoe returned to the living room with an exquisite tea set and elegantly poured black tea for the three of them. She gently picked up her teacup and said with a smile, "Kyuu-kun, Nagisa, please enjoy. These were all made by me; I hope you like them."

Bai Jiangzhu eagerly picked up a cookie, took a bite, and a hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes. It seemed...not as good as cheese...

This scene caught Mami Tomoe's eye, and she keenly noticed the fleeting look of disappointment on Nagisa's face, a hint of doubt creeping into her mind. She put down her teacup and asked gently, "Nagisa, what's wrong? Did the cookies not suit your taste?"

Bai Jiangzhu shook her head, and Jiuxiao quickly smoothed things over, saying, "Mami-senpai, you don't need to worry about her. She probably ate too much cheese just now and isn't very interested in sweets right now."

Mami Tomoe understood and quickly started chatting with Kusho about their daily lives. With Hyakue Nagisa as the "third wheel," they couldn't do anything they wanted to.

Bai Jiangzhu, being a child, quickly became drowsy and leaned against the sofa after eating and drinking his fill, unable to join the conversation. His eyelids began to droop. Before long, he fell asleep on Jiu Xiao's lap.

After settling Baijiang Zhu in the guest room, Jiuxiao gently closed the door and returned to the living room. Tomoe Mami was sitting on the sofa, holding a cup of black tea, gazing thoughtfully at the sunset outside the window. Hearing footsteps, she turned her head and smiled slightly: "Jiuxiao-kun, is Xiaozhu already asleep?"

Jiu Xiao nodded, walked over and sat down next to her, picked up the still steaming black tea from the coffee table, and gently blew on it: "Hmm, she was a little tired from playing today, and fell asleep quickly."

Mami Tomoe took a sip of tea, her gaze returning to Jiuxiao, her tone tinged with inquiry: "Jiuxiao-kun, is Xiaozhu really your cousin?"