My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

Jiuxiao retreated accordingly; she couldn't push her too far, even a rabbit will bite when cornered. She wasn't Xiaoyuan, who knew nothing of resistance...

Kaname Madoka: So I'm just supposed to be bullied?

The two continued walking hand in hand, the cherry blossom trees on both sides of the street swaying in the wind, their petals falling like rain onto their shoulders.

Jiuxiao carefully tried to recall where Sakura Kyoko might be. His memories of his past life were too distant; he could only speculate based on fragmented pieces. He remembered that the child seemed to like going to arcades?

Jiu Xiao wasn't entirely sure either, so he could only continue searching with Miki Sayaka, relying on his vague memory. When they passed a record store, Jiu Xiao suddenly stopped, his gaze drawn to the dazzling array of records displayed in the window.

For the sake of his future "plagiarism" endeavors, Jiu Xiao decided to go inside and learn about the prevailing trends of the time. He gently tugged at Miki Sayaka, signaling her to come in and take a look.

Miki Sayaka was lost in thought, her mood suddenly plummeting. No matter how hard Jiuxiao pulled her, her feet seemed nailed to the ground, and she remained motionless.

"I think I'd better not go in. I'm not really interested in music anyway..." Sayaka Miki's voice was low, and her eyes dimmed. She lowered her head slightly, her gaze lingering on her toes, as if something was weighing on her mind.

Jiuxiao suddenly realized, wanting to slap himself, inwardly cursing himself for being careless. Wasn't this just bringing up the very thing he didn't want to discuss?

Thinking of Kyosuke Kamijou, Kyuu was furious! He would never let that guy get away with it! He would make him return everything he took from Sayaka Miki sooner or later.

Jiuxiao gritted his teeth, already plotting how to teach Kamijou Kyosuke a lesson. But for now, he needed to calm Miki Sayaka down first, lest one bad apple spoil the whole bunch.

"Actually, thinking about it carefully, I'm not really interested in music. How about we go look around somewhere else? I heard there's a new dessert shop up ahead that's pretty good, want to try it?" Jiu Xiao quickly changed the subject, his tone a bit stiff, making it clear that he was deliberately avoiding the previous topic.

However, Sayaka Miki didn't expose her, but simply nodded slightly and forced a smile: "Okay, I'm a little hungry too."

Jiu Xiao breathed a sigh of relief and pulled her along. The street was bustling with people, but the atmosphere between the two was somewhat subtle. Miki Sayaka kept her head down, occasionally glancing up at Jiu Xiao's profile. Jiu Xiao, in turn, secretly observed her expression as they walked, inwardly regretting his earlier oversight.

Fate is truly wondrous. Their gazes suddenly met in mid-air, both momentarily stunned, before quickly averting their eyes, a sensation akin to being struck by lightning spreading between them.

After walking for a while, Jiu Xiao suddenly stopped, pointed to a dessert shop not far ahead, and said, "That's the shop. I heard their crepes are especially delicious. Want to try them?"

Miki Sayaka seemed to wake from a dream, looked up at the direction Jiuxiao pointed, and said in a flustered manner, "Oh, okay, okay, let's try it then."

The two entered the dessert shop, which was decorated in a warm and elegant style, with a sweet aroma filling the air. They found a corner, and Miki Sayaka was a little reserved. She wanted to sit opposite Jiuxiao, but Jiuxiao gently pulled her wrist and gestured for her to sit next to him.

Miki Sayaka hesitated, but managed a forced smile and obediently sat down. Jiuxiao could sense her nervousness and felt a pang of guilt. Seeing her forced smile, he felt a pang of heartache. He knew that although Miki Sayaka appeared strong on the surface, she was actually very fragile inside. Especially after what happened with Kamijou Kyosuke, she had become sensitive to many things.

While waiting for dessert, Sayaka Miki's gaze kept drifting out the window, seemingly absent-minded. Seeing this, Jiuxiao gently tapped the table to bring her back to attention: "What are you thinking about? You seem so lost in thought."

Miki Sayaka snapped out of her reverie, feeling somewhat downcast, and murmured, "It's nothing, I just feel like such an idiot..."

"It's good that you know. You've always been quite stupid," Jiu Xiao said bluntly, but his tone was full of doting affection.

Miki Sayaka was taken aback by Jiu Xiao's words, then couldn't help but chuckle, her previously tense emotions easing slightly. She looked up at Jiu Xiao, her eyes filled with a mixture of helplessness and gratitude: "You really are... not polite at all. Couldn't you have been a little more tactful?"

Jiu Xiao shrugged, a smile playing on his lips: "Why are you being so polite? You've never been very bright, but you're adorably clumsy, and that's exactly what I like about you."

Miki Sayaka blushed and couldn't help but lightly punch Jiuxiao, saying coquettishly, "Stop it, can you stop saying things that make people blush..." She lowered her head, her voice growing softer and softer, and the tips of her ears were already turning a faint pink.

Jiu Xiao pretended to wince in pain, exaggeratingly clutching the spot where he had been punched, and feigning an expression of agony: "Ouch, you hit me way too hard! I was just praising you, why did you hit me?"

Just then, the waiter came over with two crepes, covered his mouth and chuckled, gently placed the desserts on the table, and politely said, "Please enjoy your meal." Then he quietly withdrew, leaving the two of them alone.

Jiuxiao immediately regained his composure, pushed one of the crepes in front of Miki Sayaka, and asked curiously, "What flavor did you order? I ordered the red bean cream crepe. I heard that this is their most classic combination."

Sayaka Miki looked down at the crepes in front of her and said softly, "I chose the chocolate peach crepe."

Jiuxiao raised an eyebrow and gave a meaningful smile: "Chocolate peach? What a girly choice."

Sayaka Miki blushed and explained somewhat embarrassedly, "I... I just thought this combination sounded special and wanted to give it a try."

Jiu Xiao chuckled and stopped teasing her. Instead, he picked up his red bean cream crepe, took a bite, and his eyes lit up immediately: "Hmm! It lives up to its reputation. The smooth crepe and sweet red beans are a perfect combination. With the addition of fresh cream, the texture is rich and the taste is really good."

Seeing that Jiuxiao was enjoying his chocolate peach crepe, Miki Sayaka couldn't resist picking up her own and carefully taking a bite. Instantly, the rich chocolate and the sweet peach intertwined in her mouth, creating an unprecedented taste experience. Her eyes widened slightly, and she softly exclaimed, "It's really delicious... the combination of chocolate and peach is surprisingly harmonious."

Looking at her satisfied expression, Jiu Xiao's smile deepened: "Looks like you made the right choice. But..." He paused deliberately, winking mischievously, "You're sweeter than a crepe."

Sayaka Miki had just swallowed her food when she heard this and almost choked. She quickly grabbed the water glass next to her and took a sip to cover her panic: "Y-you again! Can't you just eat properly? Stop saying such weird things..."

Jiu Xiao stared intently at her with a serious expression, his tone slightly teasing: "Strange talk? I'm telling you the truth. By the way, you have some cream on your lips."

Sayaka Miki instinctively reached up to wipe her mouth, only to find she couldn't find the spot and just smeared more cream on it. She looked at Jiuxiao in a flustered manner, her voice tinged with embarrassment, "Where...where is it? Can you point it out to me..."

A sly glint flashed in Jiu Xiao's eyes, but he didn't immediately point out the location of the cream. Instead, he revealed his true intentions: "Hmm, let me take a closer look. Come a little closer..." He leaned forward slightly, his gaze fixed intently on the corner of her mouth, as if he were genuinely searching for the cream.

Miki Sayaka was like a little rabbit about to fall into a trap, completely unaware of it. Feeling a little uncomfortable under Jiuxiao's focused gaze, her cheeks flushed slightly, but she still obediently leaned forward a little, muttering softly, "Where? Stop keeping me in suspense..."

Jiu Xiao chuckled sinisterly, then suddenly reached out and gently pinched Miki Sayaka's chin. Before she could react, Jiu Xiao's cheek was already inches from hers. She instinctively held her breath, her heart pounding wildly. It was as if the whole world had fallen silent, leaving only the echoes of their heartbeats...

Chapter 177 Sakura Kyoko, makes a grand entrance!

She didn't know how much time had passed—perhaps seconds, perhaps minutes—but Miki Sayaka felt her mind go blank, and all she could hear was her rapid breathing. Kyuu's breath was so close, warm and gentle, as if carrying some irresistible magic. Her fingers gripped the tablecloth tightly, her fingertips trembling slightly. She wanted to back away, but seemed frozen in place by some invisible force, unable to move.

When she could no longer breathe, Sayaka Miki slapped Jiuxiao's back hard, trying to push him away. Jiuxiao then stepped back slightly, his eyes filled with a hint of lingering satisfaction, as if he were savoring some delicious dish.

Slowly releasing his grip on her chin, Jiu Xiao said softly, "The cream... has been wiped off."

Miki Sayaka clung to Jiu Xiao's shoulders, her breath coming in ragged gasps, overwhelmed with shame and indignation. She didn't even bother to wipe the spittle from the corner of her mouth; her entire body was burning red, her cheeks flushed crimson, even her ears turning pink. She stared wide-eyed at Jiu Xiao, her lips trembling slightly, as if she wanted to say something but didn't know where to begin.

"You, you..." she stammered, her voice barely audible, tinged with panic and helplessness, "How could you do this... You idiot, you fool, who puts... cream in someone's mouth!"

Miki Sayaka finally managed to utter a complete sentence. Although her voice was weak, the embarrassment and annoyance in her tone were obvious, and her whole body seemed to be enveloped by an invisible heat.

Jiuxiao seemed completely oblivious to her embarrassment, shamelessly saying, "Oh? Is that so? Then I'll try a different approach next time."

"There's going to be a next time?! Who gave you permission for a next time! You...you shameless scoundrel!" Miki Sayaka was furious, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, she exploded. She shoved Jiuxiao away, covered her burning cheeks with her hands, and ostrich-like.

Jiuxiao remained calm and composed, a faint smile playing on his lips. Just as he was about to continue teasing Miki Sayaka, a red figure flashed past the window. The figure swept across the window like a flame, exuding a dashing air, instantly catching Jiuxiao's attention.

"What's wrong?" Miki Sayaka noticed Jiuxiao's strange behavior, looked up, and followed his gaze to the window, only to see a bustling street.

Jiuxiao withdrew his gaze, quickly finished the crepe, grabbed Miki Sayaka's hand, and said, "Let's go, the target has appeared."

Miki Sayaka looked puzzled, letting Jiu Xiao pull her quickly out of the dessert shop. They followed her, taking her further and further astray, until they soon arrived at a secluded alley. Jiu Xiao thought they had been exposed, that the other party was deliberately luring them.

But after a while, Jiu Xiao discovered that besides the two of them, there was another group of people also following that red figure, clearly also heading towards the target.

"Looks like someone's going to be in trouble," Jiuxiao said gleefully. He pulled Miki Sayaka behind a telephone pole and whispered, "Let's not make any rash moves for now, let's see how things go."

Sayaka Miki frowned slightly, puzzled. "Why? Shouldn't we just follow her? What if she encounters danger?" As she spoke, she peeked out, trying to get a better look at what was ahead.

"Dangerous? Hmm, it is indeed quite dangerous. If those thugs get beaten to death, things will get complicated." Jiu Xiao chuckled, his tone tinged with amusement.

No sooner had she finished speaking than the sounds of fists and kicks erupted from the alley, accompanied by several screams and groans from men. Sayaka Miki's eyes widened, and she couldn't help but lean forward again, wanting to see more clearly.

However, before she could even see what was going on, a clear voice called out from inside the alley: "You two over there, you've been following us for so long, shouldn't you show yourselves by now?"

Miki Sayaka abruptly pulled her head back, her heart pounding, and said apologetically, "Sorry, we've been found out."

Jiuxiao remained calm and composed, his smile deepening. He gently patted Miki Sayaka's shoulder, signaling her not to be nervous, and then slowly emerged from behind the telephone pole.

As they stepped into the alley, a young woman leaned against the wall, several unconscious men lying at her feet, their fates unknown. She crossed her arms, her sharp gaze sweeping over them like a cheetah ready to pounce. Her long red hair swayed gently in the breeze, dazzling like flames, and a confident smile played on her lips.

It's confirmed, it's Kyoko Sakura!

"Oh, you finally decided to come out?" Sakura Kyoko raised an eyebrow, her tone teasing. "I thought you guys were in cahoots with these guys."

Jiuxiao stopped and released Miki Sayaka's hand, replying calmly, "We have no interest in associating with these people. We just happened to be passing by and saw someone in need of help, so we came to check on them."

Sakura Kyoko narrowed her eyes, clearly unconvinced by Jiuxiao's words. She looked him up and down, then glanced at Miki Sayaka standing beside him. Her expression changed, as if she had sensed something, and a hint of wariness flashed in her eyes.

"Oh? You're really kind of you. But I don't recall needing any help."

As is well known, Stand users are attracted to each other, and the same applies to magical girls. When Sakura Kyoko noticed the magical energy fluctuations emanating from Miki Sayaka, Miki Sayaka also sensed Sakura Kyoko's unusual behavior.

Their eyes met in mid-air, as if invisible sparks were about to fly.

"You're a magical girl too?" Sayaka Miki couldn't help but speak first, her tone somewhat low. She glanced at the few thugs lying on the ground, barely breathing, her brows furrowed. Although these guys didn't look like good people, Kyoko Sakura's methods were far too ruthless.

Sakura Kyoko's gaze was sharp, and she probably sensed what Miki Sayaka was thinking. The smile on her lips faded slightly, and her tone became somewhat cold: "What? You have a problem with what I did? Do you think I'm too cruel?"

Sayaka Miki didn't answer immediately. It wasn't that she didn't understand Kyoko Sakura's behavior; after all, these thugs were clearly not good people. But she just felt inexplicably uncomfortable, a feeling that made it impossible for her to accept Kyoko Sakura's style of doing things.

She took a deep breath, trying to make her tone sound calm: "I just feel that perhaps there's a better way to handle this situation. You shouldn't be putting so much pressure on ordinary people..."

"A better way?" Sakura Kyoko's tone was clearly disdainful. "Are you trying to teach me how to do things? The strong are respected, and the weak should accept their fate. Isn't that a given rule? Or are you going to stand up for them?"

Before she could finish speaking, Sakura Kyoko had already transformed, completely disregarding the fact that Jiu Xiao, an "ordinary person," was still present. At least in Sakura Kyoko's mind, Jiu Xiao was just an ordinary person.

Seeing this, Miki Sayaka was startled, but she did not back down. She quickly adjusted her mindset, completed her transformation as well, gripped her weapon tightly, and glared indignantly at Sakura Kyoko.

"So, you're planning to fight me?" Sakura Kyoko sneered, flicking her spear lightly, creating a sharp whistling sound as it aimed straight for Miki Sayaka's throat. The spear tip stopped abruptly just an inch from her throat. A playful glint flashed in Sakura Kyoko's eyes as she mocked, "Although I think it's unlikely, you wouldn't have wished to become a magical girl for some ridiculous reason, like someone else or justice, would you? No way, no way?"

This close-range attack directly broke Miki Sayaka's defenses; it was no exaggeration to call it a critical hit. Her face instantly turned pale, and a hint of anger and struggle flashed in her eyes. Sakura Kyoko's words were like a sharp knife, piercing straight into her heart.

Jiuxiao couldn't stand it anymore. No matter what, Miki Sayaka was his girlfriend, and he couldn't just watch her be mocked like that by Sakura Kyoko.

With the idea that if you don't make a move, you don't need to, but if you do, you should make it awe-inspiring, Jiu Xiao coughed lightly. Although his voice wasn't loud, it was exceptionally clear in the tense atmosphere: "Ahem, you must be Sakura Kyoko, right? As far as I know, when you became a magical girl, your wish was, 'to make everyone listen to my father,' right? Isn't that also making a wish for others?"

Jiu Xiao's words were like a pebble thrown into a lake, instantly shattering the tense atmosphere between the two. Sakura Kyoko's previously mocking and playful expression suddenly froze, a hint of surprise and panic flashing in her eyes. She abruptly turned her head, staring intently at Jiu Xiao.

"Shut up! What do you know!" Sakura Kyoko's voice suddenly rose, her tone filled with barely concealed anger, and her eyes flashed with danger. She twirled her spear, the tip pointing directly at Jiuxiao's nose, her attention now completely focused on him.

She was anxious! She was anxious!

But who is Jiuxiao? He's not the kind of person who can be easily intimidated. Facing Sakura Kyoko's spear, he not only didn't retreat, but instead slightly raised his chin, a calm smile playing on his lips, his eyes filled with a hint of provocation and confidence.

"Hey, don't get so worked up. It's not good for girls to fight like this," Jiu Xiao said, as she used her hand to deflect the tip of Sakura Kyoko's spear. The movement seemed casual, but the strength was surprisingly great.

Sakura Kyoko's expression changed, clearly not expecting Jiuxiao to possess such power. Her spear was easily deflected, causing her to stagger half a step, a flash of shock and fear in her eyes.

"Who...who are you? How do you know these things?"

At this moment, just as at that moment.

Sakura Kyoko never expected the slap in the face to come so quickly. Every word Jiu Xiao uttered was like a heavy hammer blow to her heart, instantly shattering her original confidence and arrogance. She never imagined that her scars would be so easily exposed by a seemingly ordinary boy.

Not to mention Sakura Kyoko, even Miki Sayaka hadn't expected Jiuxiao to be so right. Her pale face gradually regained some color, and a hint of gratitude and surprise flashed in her eyes. She looked at Jiuxiao, a warm feeling welling up in her heart, as if she had seen a ray of light in the darkness.

“Nine Heavens…” Miki Sayaka murmured softly, her voice trembling with emotion.

Jiuxiao raised his hand and gestured for Miki Sayaka to stop talking; this was basic procedure. He smiled slightly, looked at Miki Sayaka with gentle eyes, and said softly, "Sayaka, don't be afraid, I'm here."

This scene, witnessed by Sakura Kyoko, ignited a nameless fire within her. They were both magical girls, so why was she, Sakura Kyoko, unloved and neglected by her parents, while Miki Sayaka received such tender care? A strong sense of resentment and jealousy welled up within her, and the anger in her eyes almost burst forth.

"Enough! You still haven't answered my question!" Sakura Kyoko gritted her teeth and abruptly pulled back her spear, the tip scraping the ground with a piercing sound and sparks flying.

Jiuxiao originally wanted to use his senior sister as a shield, but after thinking about it, he felt it was inappropriate, so he had no choice but to let Qiubi suffer in the end.

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Yuan Jiuxiao. You can call me Jiuxiao, Jiuxiao-kun, or Jiuxiao Onii-chan, whatever you like. And the person next to me, who doesn't look very bright, is named Miki Sayaka... Ouch! Why did you hit me?"

"Who told you to talk nonsense! I'm not stupid!" Miki Saya glared at Jiuxiao, her cheeks slightly flushed, clearly displeased with his teasing. But the tension and fear in her eyes had completely dissipated.

Sakura Kyoko watched coldly as the tension in the air grew stronger. She gripped the spear tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force. If looks could kill, Jiuxiao would probably have been torn to pieces by now.

Completely unaware, Jiu Xiao rubbed his head, which had been ambushed by Miki Sayaka, and continued, "Ahem, anyway, who I am isn't important. As for why I know these things? Well, Kyubey told me, of course. Besides it, who else would know so much about you magical girls?" Jiu Xiao shrugged, his tone relaxed, as if he were talking about something perfectly ordinary.

Sakura Kyoko's face instantly turned ashen. Why would a man know about Kyubey? Wasn't it said that only women were qualified to become magical girls? Could it be... could this man in front of her also be Kyubey's contractor?

Countless thoughts flashed through Sakura Kyoko's mind, and her doubts and unease grew stronger. She stared intently at Jiuxiao, as if trying to find a flaw in his expression. However, Jiuxiao remained nonchalant and irritating, even with a hint of mockery on his face, as if her anger and doubts were nothing more than insignificant interludes.

"Kyubi!" Sakura Kyoko repeated the name through gritted teeth, already believing most of what Jiuxiao had said. Because apart from Kyubey, no one else should know about this.

Although she didn't understand why a man like Jiuxiao would know about Kyubey's existence, since he mentioned Kyubey, there was a high probability that it wasn't unfounded. Sakura Kyoko felt a growing unease; she began to suspect that Kyubey was hiding something, or... perhaps there were more secrets she didn't know.

Chapter 178 Cooking, Just Practice More

Sakura Kyoko shook her head, suppressing these thoughts for the time being, and said with a stern face, "I don't care how you found out about this, right now I just want to teach you a lesson!" Sakura Kyoko suddenly swung her spear, the tip pointing straight to the sky, the anger in her eyes almost igniting the air. Her movements were swift and fierce, the spear cutting through the air with a whistling sound.

Miki Sayaka was so protective of her husband that she completely ignored the fact that Jiuxiao was extremely powerful. She rushed forward without hesitation, and the katana and spear clashed fiercely in the air, producing a metallic clang and sparks flying everywhere.

Miki Sayaka was no match for Sakura Kyoko. Despite her best efforts, she was easily knocked away and crashed into Kusho. Her katana also slipped from her hand and fell to the ground with a crisp metallic sound.

Caught off guard, Jiu Xiao was knocked back a few steps by the impact, but he quickly regained his balance, his brows furrowed slightly, and a flash of anger appeared in his eyes. He gently supported Miki Sayaka and said in a low voice, "Sayaka, I can handle this by myself. You can step back now."

Sayaka Miki felt a sharp pain in her chest, and her breathing became difficult. She bit her lip, her eyes filled with humiliation and resentment. This was incredibly embarrassing; she had tried to save someone...

Instead of helping, she became a burden. She struggled to stand up, but her body wouldn't obey her commands; her legs were weak and unable to support her weight.

Jiuxiao noticed her struggle, tightened his grip slightly, and held her firmly in his arms, his tone carrying an undeniable firmness: "Don't be stubborn, leave it to me. Your man doesn't have the habit of hiding behind a girl."

Seeing that the two still had the leisure to flirt, Sakura Kyoko was immediately enraged. She snorted coldly, twirled her spear in her hand, and pointed the tip at the sky again. Her voice was icy and full of pressure: "That's why I hate guys like you who treat battles like a game! The weak should be aware of their weakness. Don't get in my way!"

Before she finished speaking, Sakura Kyoko flashed forward, her spear piercing out like a venomous snake, aiming straight for Jiu Xiao's throat. She was incredibly fast, almost instantly closing in on Jiu Xiao, the cold glint of her spear tip sending chills down one's spine.

Jiu Xiao's gaze sharpened, and he slightly shifted his body, the tip of the spear grazing his neck, bringing a chill. Sakura Kyoko's attack was swift and fierce, but Jiu Xiao's reaction speed was equally fast; his body moved as nimbly as a dragon, easily avoiding this fatal blow.

"Heh, not bad speed. This little girl is quite murderous!" Jiu Xiao chuckled, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes. "However, you can't beat me like this."

Sakura Kyoko was thoroughly enraged by Jiuxiao's contemptuous attitude. Her anger intensified, and she brandished her spear once more, unleashing a barrage of attacks like a raging storm. Each strike carried a sharp killing intent, the spear tip drawing streaks of cold light in the air, as if it wanted to tear Jiuxiao to shreds.

Jiuxiao remained calm and composed, his figure moving like a ghost through the shadows of gunfire, perfectly dodging Sakura Kyoko's attacks each time. His movements seemed casual, yet they contained extremely high skill and anticipation, as if he had already seen through Sakura Kyoko's every intention.

Sakura Kyoko's attacks grew increasingly fierce, but a sense of unease gradually arose within her. Her breathing became rapid, fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and the spear in her hand gradually lost its initial sharpness.