My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

Sayaka Miki paused for a moment, then shook her head helplessly, a long-lost smile appearing on her lips. She looked at Jiuxiao, her eyes filled with gratitude and relief.

"You're right. Maybe I really should look at all this from a different perspective," Miki Sayaka said softly. Her voice was still tired, but it was no longer so heavy. She looked down at her hands, hands that once belonged to an ordinary girl, but now bore superhuman strength.

“Since I can’t go back to the past, I might as well try to accept myself as I am now.” She raised her head, her gaze gradually hardening.

A hint of relief flashed in Jiu Xiao's eyes. She patted Miki Sayaka's shoulder and said earnestly, "That's right. Since there's no going back, then move forward bravely. You don't need to live for anyone, nor do you need to punish yourself for past mistakes. You just need to be the person you want to be and protect what you want to protect. No matter how difficult the road is, you are not alone."

Sayaka Miki nodded, a new light sparkling in her eyes. She suddenly realized she was still in Jiuxiao's arms and immediately became a little awkward. She wasn't sure if it was her imagination, but she felt Jiuxiao was holding her tighter and tighter, showing no intention of letting go.

"Could you... let me go now?" Miki Sayaka said in a slightly embarrassed voice, her cheeks flushed.

Jiuxiao pretended not to know, and instead hugged her even tighter, a sly smile playing on his lips.

"Oh dear, I'm trying to give you warmth and strength, how can you let go so soon?"

In a sense, Jiu Xiao wasn't lying; he was replenishing the other person's mana through physical contact. Of course, given Jiu Xiao's personality, he certainly wouldn't miss any opportunity to tease Miki Sayaka.

He deliberately brought his face closer, feigning a deep affection, and whispered, "Look, I've gone to so much trouble for you, shouldn't you thank me properly? Or are you just shy?"

"Who, who's shy!" Sayaka Miki immediately retorted, but her voice clearly lacked confidence. She turned her head away, trying to hide the blush on her face, but her ears betrayed her. She felt a little flustered. They were just talking about such serious things, how did it suddenly turn into this ambiguous atmosphere?

Seeing this, Jiuxiao's smile deepened. She deliberately leaned closer and lowered her voice, saying, "Sayaka, you know what? Actually, you're quite cute when you're shy."

Miki Sayaka completely lost her composure, her face turning as red as a ripe apple. Her words became incoherent: "W-you, don't go too far! You said you treated me like a brother, like, like I was cute..."

Huh? No, you really believe that?

Jiu Xiao was both amused and exasperated. In an attempt to change his image in Miki Sayaka's eyes, he deliberately leaned close to the girl's ear and sniffed, blurting out a flirtatious remark: "Bro, you smell so good!"

Even though Miki Sayaka was slow to realize, she understood that Jiuxiao's joke had gone beyond the bounds of normal social interaction. Just as she was about to push Jiuxiao away, a resentful voice suddenly came from behind her.

"It seems I've come at the wrong time."

Miki Sayaka and Kusho were both startled, quickly separating and turning to look at the source of the sound. They saw a tall girl standing not far away, arms crossed, her golden curly twin ponytails swaying gently in the wind, a faint smile on her face, but that smile sent a chill down their spines.

The person who arrived was Mami Tomoe. As usual, she patrolled the city after school, eliminating witches and familiars. Sensing the witch's barrier, she followed the scent and came here, but she didn't expect to witness this scene as soon as she arrived.

Mami Tomoe raised an eyebrow, her gaze sweeping back and forth between Kushou and Sayaka Miki, a meaningful smile playing on her lips. Her tone was casual, yet carried an invisible pressure: "It seems I've interrupted your 'important moment'?"

Sayaka Miki's face instantly turned red to her ears. She frantically waved her hands and explained, "No, no! Mami-senpai, you've misunderstood! We just... we just..." She stammered, unable to find the right words to describe what had just happened.

Jiuxiao, on the other hand, seemed much more composed. She half-embraced Miki Sayaka and waved her free hand at Tomoe Mami. Instantly, she channeled Li Xunhuan, smiling with a playful expression: "No, Mami-senpai, you've come at just the right time."

Mami Tomoe narrowed her eyes slightly, a sharp glint flashing in her golden pupils.

"Is that so? Then tell me what you mean by 'just the right time'?" Mami Tomoe walked slowly closer, her gaze shifting back and forth between Kushou and Sayaka Miki, as if scrutinizing something.

Jiuxiao looked embarrassed. He had only meant to make a joke, never expecting Mami Tomoe to question him so seriously. He chuckled awkwardly, quickly releasing Sayaka Miki, and explained, "Ahem, Mami-senpai, actually I was just joking. More importantly, didn't you realize Sayaka is already a magical girl?"

Mami Tomoe's gaze sharpened, landing on Sayaka Miki as she scrutinized her closely. After a moment, she finally noticed the faint magical fluctuations emanating from Sayaka Miki, and her expression gradually turned serious.

Miki Sayaka felt a little uncomfortable under Tomoe Mami's gaze and subconsciously took a step back, her face still flushed. She lowered her head, her voice somewhat hesitant: "Mami-senpai, please...please take care of me."

Mami Tomoe sighed softly. Ever since realizing Kyubey might have ill intentions, she truly didn't want to see anyone become a magical girl like her, burdened with the heavy fate of fighting witches. But looking at Sayaka Miki's uneasy appearance, a trace of pity arose in her heart.

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Chapter 173 Xiaoyuan is my best friend, we can't do this....

She stepped forward and gently patted Sayaka Miki's shoulder, her tone gentle yet tinged with seriousness: "Sayaka, the profession of a magical girl is not as simple as you imagine. It means you will face endless battles, dangers, and sacrifices. Are you ready?"

Sayaka Miki bit her lower lip tightly. Whether she was ready or not, there was no turning back.

“Mami-senpai, I… I’ve made my choice. Although I don’t know what the future holds, I want to use this power with my own will, just like Mami-senpai, to protect everyone and safeguard this city.” Sayaka Miki raised her head, her eyes shining with determination. Although her voice trembled slightly, her resolve was undeniable.

Mami Tomoe looked at her quietly, nodded gently, and said with a hint of relief in her voice, "Very good, Sayaka. Now that you have made your choice, I will do my best to help you. However, you must remember that the path of a magical girl is not lonely; we are all companions."

Jiuxiao stood to the side, hands in his pockets, and smiled lazily: "Oh dear, the atmosphere has suddenly become so serious, I'm almost not used to it. But now that Sayaka has joined our ranks, we'll have to trouble Mami-senpai to teach her from now on. Sayaka is such a weakling, I feel like she'd have a hard time even fighting a familiar."

Upon hearing this, Miki Sayaka's face flushed red, and she glared at Jiuxiao with some resentment: "Who, who's a weakling! I just became a magical girl and I'm not familiar with combat yet! Once I'm skilled, I'll definitely be no worse than you!"

Jiuxiao quickly waved his hand, his smile carrying a hint of perfunctoriness: "Oh right, right, you're exceptionally talented, you'll definitely be stronger than me in the future. By the way, the invincible Sayaka-sama, would you dare to have a match with me?" Jiuxiao raised an eyebrow, his eyes carrying a hint of provocation.

Miki Sayaka rolled up her sleeves, as if to strike at Jiuxiao, but he easily deflected the attack. With just a slight effort, Jiuxiao pinned Miki Sayaka's wrist down, rendering her immobile.

Miki Saya glared at him, her cheeks slightly flushed from the force of her movements: "You-you cheated! This isn't fair!"

Mami Tomoe shook her head helplessly, truly exasperated by this pair of clowns. What was supposed to be a competition looked more like flirting to outsiders.

Do you really think she doesn't exist?

Tomoe Mami was exasperated. She stepped forward, separated the two, and said softly, "You two, stop fooling around. Sayaka has just become a magical girl and needs time to adapt and improve her abilities. Kyuu, you shouldn't always bully her either."

Jiuxiao put on an innocent expression and retorted, "I didn't bully her, I just wanted to help her get into the zone quickly. Besides, real combat is the best training method, don't you think? The invincible Sayaka-sama."

Upon hearing this, Miki Sayaka stomped her foot in anger and pointed at Jiuxiao's nose, retorting, "Don't give me that! You're just trying to make me look bad! I won't fall for your tricks!"

After a while of playful banter, the group arrived at Mami Tomoe's house. Sayaka Miki's previous negative emotions seemed to have vanished, and she looked much more relaxed. At her age, she's prone to getting stuck on things, but with proper guidance and companionship, she can quickly adjust her emotions.

Furthermore, Kyosuke Kamijou's betrayal made Sayaka Miki feel much less guilty. Unlike in the original timeline, Mami Tomoe wasn't killed off by the Snack Witch early on. With Mami as her senior, Sayaka Miki would find it easier to accept herself.

As a senior, Mami Tomoe gave Sayaka Miki a lot of advice about magical girls. She explained the use and purification of Soul Gems in particular in detail.

She looked at Sayaka Miki gently, her tone tinged with seriousness: "Sayaka, the Soul Gem is the source of our power, but it is also our greatest weakness. Once it is corrupted to the extreme, something terrible will happen. Therefore, you must always pay attention to its condition and purify it regularly with the Seed of Lamentation."

Sayaka Miki listened attentively, as this concerned her life and death, and occasionally asked questions. She looked down at the Soul Gem in her hand; its pale blue light remained pure, which stirred a hint of doubt within her.

"Mami-senpai, why is it that my Soul Gem hasn't shown any obvious contamination after several battles? I remember you said that battles would accelerate the contamination of the Soul Gem, but I don't feel like it's been affected much."

"That shouldn't be the case. I clearly remember that the Soul Gem was already quite dim before Jiuxiao came, but now it's become even brighter than before. Could it be that the Soul Gem is self-purifying over time?" Miki Sayaka frowned, a hint of confusion and unease in her eyes.

Mami glanced at Jiuxiao and gestured with her eyes, "Then you'll have to ask him. He's the only one I've ever seen who can purify the Soul Gem without using the Seed of Grief. The prerequisite is physical contact, and the closer the contact, the better the purification effect."

At this point, Mami Tomoe's lips curled up slightly, her gaze shifting back and forth between Kushou and Sayaka Miki, her eyes revealing a meaningful look, as if hinting at something.

Sayaka Miki suddenly realized why Jiuxiao had hugged her back then. At first, she thought Jiuxiao was just taking advantage of her or had ulterior motives. Now it seemed that he might simply want to help her.

If Jiuxiao knew, he'd be grinning from ear to ear; he's such a pervert! Miki Sayaka's "sudden realization" was exactly what Jiuxiao wanted.

“I see…” Miki Sayaka murmured softly, a complex expression on her face. She looked up at Jiuxiao and found him looking at her with a mocking expression. Miki Sayaka was going to thank him, but Jiuxiao’s expression made her swallow her words.

"What a despicable ability, just like you, shameless..." Miki Sayaka curled her lip, deliberately creating some distance between herself and Jiuxiao, her tone carrying a hint of disgust. But upon closer inspection, one would notice that her eyes were somewhat evasive, seemingly not as disgusted as she appeared.

This was the first time Jiuxiao had received such a comment. Although he also felt that this ability was indeed a bit underwhelming, it was the first time he had been disliked. In the past, whether it was Madoka, Senpai, or Homura Akemi, everyone who had used it had praised it.

Even so, he wasn't angry; on the contrary, he found Sayaka Miki's reaction quite amusing.

After leaving her senior's house, Jiu Xiao was still a little worried and insisted on taking Miki Sayaka home. There were few pedestrians on the street, and only the streetlights cast a dim yellow glow, making their shadows long and slender.

The two walked one after the other, and Miki Sayaka seemed genuinely not putting on a brave face. She walked ahead, her hands behind her head, walking backwards, occasionally exchanging a few words with Jiuxiao, appearing remarkably relaxed.

Jiuxiao repeatedly reminded her to be careful and not to fall, but Miki Sayaka paid no attention and continued to do as she pleased. She laughed and replied, "When did you become so nagging? Like an old woman. I'm a magical girl, how could I fall down so easily?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Miki Sayaka's heel suddenly tripped over a protruding stone slab, causing her to instantly lose her balance. She cried out in surprise and fell backward. Fortunately, Jiuxiao reacted quickly, stepping forward and catching her around the waist.

"See, see, what did I tell you? You were so smug! You said, 'I'm a magical girl, how could I fall down so easily?' Now you've been slapped in the face, haven't you?" Jiuxiao imitated Miki Sayaka's tone vividly, deliberately dragging out the syllables, his sarcasm overflowing.

Sayaka Miki blushed instantly at his words. The boomerang was so fast that it caught her off guard. She felt a burning sensation on her face, a mixture of embarrassment at being slapped and shyness at being held tightly in Jiuxiao's arms.

She instinctively tried to break free, but found that Jiu Xiao's arms were like iron hoops, holding her tightly without any sign of loosening. Miki Sayaka's heart raced involuntarily, and her ears flushed crimson. She bit her lower lip, trying to hide her panic with her tone: "You...you're still not letting me go! Are you never going to stop taking advantage of me?"

Jiu Xiao seemed not to hear her protests and continued to hold her as if he didn't care, already having a wicked idea in mind.

This is a God-given opportunity!

Jiu Xiao's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sly smile. He lowered his head, leaned close to Miki Sayaka's ear, and deliberately lowered his voice, saying, "Hey, Sayaka, I've helped you so many times, shouldn't you thank me properly?"

A warm breath brushed against her ear, and Sayaka Miki's cheeks flushed instantly. She wanted to break free from Jiuxiao's embrace immediately, but for some reason, her body seemed to be under a spell, unable to move. Perhaps the shock she had just experienced had left her momentarily powerless, or perhaps Jiuxiao's embrace was too warm, making her reluctant to leave.

"You...you let me go!" Sayaka Miki finally came to her senses and glared fiercely at Jiuxiao. However, her aura wasn't quite strong; instead, she looked more like a puffed-up kitten, fierce yet adorably cute.

"If you tell me to let go, I'll lose face." Jiu Xiao not only didn't let go, but hugged her even tighter, looking down at her rosy, full lips, a burning light flashing in his eyes.

Miki Sayaka felt Jiuxiao's gaze, and her heart felt like it was going to jump out of her chest. She frantically looked away, stammering, "Thank you, thank you for what? What, what do you want to do? I'm warning you, don't do anything rash! You already have feelings for...!!! Ugh!!!"

Before she could finish speaking, Miki Sayaka's lips were sealed by Jiu Xiao. Her eyes widened, and she placed her hands on Jiu Xiao's chest, trying to push him away, but found herself powerless. Jiu Xiao's kiss was gentle yet domineering, carrying an undeniable force, yet also revealing a hint of caution, as if testing her reaction.

Sayaka Miki's mind went blank; all she could hear was the rapid beating of her own heart and Jiu Xiao's shallow breathing. She wanted to struggle, to push him away, but her body went limp uncontrollably, as if all her strength had been drained away. Her fingers gripped Jiu Xiao's clothes tightly, her fingertips trembling slightly, whether from nervousness or some other emotion, she couldn't tell.

Jiuxiao sensed her softening, a slight smile playing on his lips, a hint of triumph in his eyes. He released her slightly, pressing his forehead against hers, and whispered, "Sayaka, this is the thank-you gift I wanted."

Miki Sayaka's cheeks flushed crimson, almost as if they were about to bleed. She glared angrily at Jiuxiao, but found herself unable to utter a complete sentence. She bit her lower lip, her voice trembling slightly: "You...you scoundrel! Who gave you permission to do this!"

Jiuxiao chuckled softly, reaching out to pinch her cheek, his eyes filled with a mixture of doting and teasing: "Sayaka, you're clearly enjoying it too, aren't you?"

Sayaka Miki was speechless, her blush deepening. She wanted to retort, but the feeling of her heart racing and her body going weak still lingered, making it impossible for her to deny it righteously. She could only angrily turn her head away, her voice muffled: "Stop talking nonsense! I... I didn't! Which eye of yours saw me enjoying it?"

"Oh, really? How about we do it again?" After saying that, Jiuxiao leaned down slightly and moved closer to Miki Sayaka again, as if he was ready to fulfill his "suggestion" at any time.

Miki Sayaka felt his breath approaching again, and she instinctively shrank back, placing her hands on Jiuxiao's chest, trying to create distance between them. However, her actions seemed exceptionally cute to Jiuxiao, as if she were playing hard to get.

"You...you stay away! How can you do this to Madoka!" Sayaka Miki was a little angry, her voice trembling slightly, but her eyes revealed complicated emotions. She couldn't understand Jiuxiao's behavior. He clearly already had Madoka in his heart, so why was he treating her like this?

Jiuxiao paused slightly. He didn't answer immediately, but instead looked quietly at Miki Sayaka, as if he was thinking about something. After a moment, he slowly said, "This conflict? Don't forget, I'm not from this world. The rules of this world don't apply to me."

Sayaka Miki was stunned; she had never expected Jiuxiao to give such an answer. She looked up, trying to find some clue in Jiuxiao's eyes. However, Jiuxiao's eyes remained deep and calm, as if his words had been nothing more than an ordinary statement.

'So that's how it is? Then am I also...' Countless thoughts flashed through Miki Sayaka's mind.

The hesitation lasted only a moment; she quickly regained her composure, and her eyes gradually hardened.

"Jiuxiao, I don't care if you're from this world or what your so-called rules are. But for me, there are some lines that absolutely cannot be crossed. Xiaoyuan is my best friend, we can't do this..."

Chapter 174 Fruit, Little Round

"So? Did you ask Xiaoyuan's opinion? Or did you just make the decision for her on your own?" Jiuxiao raised an eyebrow slightly, seemingly unconvinced by her words.

Sayaka Miki is genuinely angry this time. Does this even need asking? No girl wants to see her friend and the person she likes engaging in such ambiguous behavior!

She shoved Jiu Xiao away, her voice filled with anger and grievance: "Jiu Xiao, that's enough! Stop toying with other people's feelings! Xiao Yuan... she was so serious about you, how could you treat her like this?"

Jiuxiao stumbled and almost fell, proving that the magical girl archetype was indeed quite impressive. He steadied himself, showing no anger on his face, but instead a confident smile playing on his lips.

"So, as long as Xiaoyuan agrees, you won't have any objections, right?"

Sayaka Miki was speechless, momentarily at a loss for words. She knew deep down that her feelings for Jiuxiao hadn't been entirely unwavering; she had simply suppressed them, unwilling to confront them. She had never imagined that Jiuxiao would so bluntly confront her with the issue, even using Xiaoyuan as a shield.

"You...you're utterly unreasonable!" Sayaka Miki's voice wavered, feeling her reason crumbling under Jiu Xiao's weight. She glared at Jiu Xiao, trying to calm herself. "Xiao Yuan...she won't agree! She's so innocent, so kind, how could she accept something like this...? You know that perfectly well, yet you still test me like this, what exactly do you want?"

Jiuxiao didn't want to say anything more, but instead took out his phone, as if to dial Kaname Madoka's number. Although doing so was despicable—no! Calling him scum wouldn't be an exaggeration!—he couldn't care less about that right now for the sake of his harem plan.

How can you be popular with everyone if you're not shameless? Choosing between saving face and having a harem is a no-brainer. As for the girls' opinions? Do they even matter?

This is definitely important!

If Jiu Xiao only desired their bodies, he had countless ways to achieve his goal. But he was a greedy man; he craved their wholehearted devotion!

Jiuxiao has a system, and he believes that with the system's assistance, his lifespan will be infinite, giving him enough time to slowly accompany these girls.

"Are you crazy!?" Seeing this, Sayaka Miki's heart tightened immediately. She quickly pressed Jiuxiao's phone, already believing it to be true.

No wonder this guy was so confident; had he already discussed it with Madoka? Is such a thing even possible? How could Madoka agree to something like this? But the facts are undeniable; Jiuxiao can't hide this from her. Miki Sayaka was in turmoil; she had never imagined things would develop this way.

Sayaka Miki didn't know what expression she should wear. Her mind was a complete mess, as if countless voices were arguing, each trying to persuade her to accept or reject the reality before her. Her fingers gripped Jiuxiao's phone tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force, her eyes filled with struggle and confusion.

For the first time, she had someone she liked (Kamijo Kyosuke doesn't count as a person, I'm sure of it), and she had a best friend she could be with for life. Two kinds of happiness overlapped, bringing her even more joy. What she received should have been a dreamlike, blissful time… But why did it turn out like this…?

As Jiuxiao approached again, Sayaka Miki no longer had the strength to resist. Her body seemed bound by an invisible force, unable to move. She could only watch helplessly as Jiuxiao did as he pleased...

Besides that, there's her inferiority complex. As mentioned before, Sayaka Miki can't accept herself looking like a "zombie." After they separated again, Sayaka Miki's eyes darted around, and she didn't even bother to wipe the strands of saliva that had broken off at the corner of her mouth.

"Are you still agonizing over this? You really don't have to be like this. It's all my fault. I was greedy and selfish, wanting to keep you all by my side. Blame me if you must."

Sayaka Miki shook her head and finally spoke of what had been troubling her for so long: "No, I was also at fault. If I had firmly rejected you from the beginning, things might not be like this now. Most importantly, do you really not mind my body?"

"If you hadn't taken the initiative, I would have been planning to live a lonely life forever. In this state, I really can't bring myself to ask you to hug me and kiss me..." Sayaka Miki's voice was broken and quickly drowned out by Kyuu's embrace.

At some point, a thought flashed through Miki Sayaka's mind: if she hadn't chosen to save Kamijou Kyosuke back then, perhaps everything would have been different... She closed her eyes, letting her tears fall silently.

Jiu Xiao felt a pang of heartache. He gently stroked Miki Sayaka's cheek, wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes with his fingertips. Just as he was struggling with how to comfort Miki Sayaka, his phone suddenly rang.

The screen lit up, and when she saw the name "Kaname" on the caller ID, Miki Sayaka's heart tightened, a feeling of being caught doing something wrong gripping her. She instinctively tried to break free from his embrace, but Jiuxiao showed no sign of letting go.

Making a "shush" gesture to signal her not to move, Jiu Xiao gently pressed the answer button. A female voice came from the other end of the phone, but it wasn't Madoka Miki who thought it was Madoka, but Madoka's mother—Kaname Junko.

"Moshi moshi, is that you, Kusho-kun?" Kaname Shunko's voice came through the receiver, and the sounds of Tatsuya playing could be faintly heard as well.

Miki Sayaka held her breath, afraid that her voice would be heard. This was Madoka's mother; she had just "NTR" the other girl's daughter (strictly speaking, not really), and now the real mother had "come knocking on her door." How could she not be afraid?

"Good evening, Auntie, it's me. How can I help you?" Jiu Xiao appeared calm and collected, his voice as steady as possible, but Miki Sayaka could sense his slight tension. Miki Sayaka nestled in Jiu Xiao's arms, her heart racing, her ear involuntarily pressed against the phone, trying to hear what was being said on the other end.

"Here's the thing, the light novel manuscript you submitted to me last time has been accepted by Shinazugawa Bunko. If you don't have any special requirements for the publisher, you can go to Shinazugawa headquarters tomorrow to sign the contract. I will send you the relevant details via email, please remember to check your inbox."

Hearing that it was important, Jiu Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, and his tense body relaxed slightly. He looked down at Miki Sayaka in his arms and found her staring at him nervously, with a hint of unease in her eyes. Jiu Xiao gently patted her back, indicating that she didn't need to worry, and then said into the phone, "Okay, Auntie, thank you. I'll be there to sign the contract on time tomorrow."