My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

Miki Sayaka put her hands on her hips and glared at him, pretending to be angry: "So you finally decided to come? I've been waiting for you so long I'm practically turning into a fossil!"

Jiuxiao twirled his fingers and said in a serious tone, "No, no, no, it won't turn into a fossil, but into a 'waiting-for-husband stone,' right?"

Although Sayaka Miki didn't know the meaning behind "Waiting-for-Husband Rock," her intuition told her it probably wasn't a good thing. She narrowed her eyes and playfully punched Jiuxiao: "Stop talking nonsense! Come in quickly! Don't say anything out of line later. My mother is a very serious person. If you dare to talk nonsense, she might kick you out!"

Jiu Xiao feigned fear and exaggeratedly said, "Oh dear, Sayaka, don't scare me! You know I'm a gentleman, how could I talk nonsense? Besides, I even carefully selected a gift for my mother-in-law!" As Jiu Xiao spoke, he proudly shook the gift bag he was carrying.

Miki Sayaka's pretty face flushed red. Mother-in-law... this guy really has no tact! She couldn't help but pinch Jiuxiao and warned in a low voice, "If you keep talking nonsense, I really won't be polite! Who's your mother-in-law? It's not even close to being settled yet!"

Jiuxiao winced in pain, gasped dramatically, and asked with a pitiful expression, "Then how should I address your mother? I can't just call her by her first name, can I? That would be so impolite!"

Miki Sayaka was so angry at his shameless behavior that she stomped her feet, but she couldn't do anything about it. She said helplessly, "Why do you call her by her first name? Can't you be serious and just call her 'Auntie'? Why do you have to use all those weird names!"

Jiuxiao nodded as if she suddenly understood, and replied with a grin, "Okay, Lady Sayaka, I will follow your instructions. I will be serious now and call you 'Auntie'!" Jiuxiao deliberately dragged out the tone, her voice full of teasing, but on the surface she pretended to be obedient and well-behaved.

Miki Sayaka was both annoyed and amused, and couldn't help pinching him again, but this time Jiuxiao was prepared and nimbly dodged, even winking at her triumphantly. Sayaka glared at him, turned around, pushed open the door, and gestured for him to follow.

Unlike the two "rich girls" like Miki Sayaka, Madoka, and Akemi Homura, her family is from a very ordinary working-class background. Her home is located in an old Japanese-style detached house, which is quite spacious, well-organized, and full of life.

Jiuxiao followed Miki Sayaka into the living room and immediately saw the person sitting on the sofa—a middle-aged woman who looked quite young. Contrary to what Miki Sayaka had described, she didn't appear as serious as she had portrayed.

Noticing that Sayaka Miki had returned, the middle-aged woman continued flipping through her magazine without looking up, and said in a nonchalant tone, "Sayaka, didn't you say you were going out with friends? Why are you back so soon? Did you forget something?"

Miki Sayaka smiled somewhat awkwardly and quickly explained, "Mom, actually my friend is already here." She stepped aside to make way for Jiuxiao, gesturing for him to come forward.

The middle-aged woman then raised her head, her gaze falling on Jiu Xiao, scrutinizing him from head to toe. Her eyes were neither cold nor warm, but rather held a scrutinizing quality, her expression one of bewilderment.

No one knows a daughter better than her mother. He immediately understood his daughter's little scheme. Going out to play was just an excuse. Her real intention was probably to bring this boy to meet her, right? Thinking of this, the middle-aged woman's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile, but she quickly regained her composure.

Jiu Xiao felt a little nervous when she looked at him like that, but he maintained a polite smile, bowed slightly, and said respectfully, "Hello, Auntie, I am Sayaka's boyfriend. I apologize for disturbing you." After saying that, Jiu Xiao handed over the gift bag with both hands and added sincerely, "It's just a small token of my appreciation. I hope you like it."

Thanks to the open social atmosphere in Japan, dating among junior high school students is not uncommon, and can even be considered quite prevalent. If this were in China, parents would probably have already kicked him out.

However, the fact that Jiuxiao brought gifts to the door in such a solemn manner surprised Sayaka Miki's mother.

Is this a secret engagement?

But she clearly remembered that her daughter had always been obsessed with that boy from the Kamijou family, so how could it suddenly be someone else? Recalling Miki Sayaka's unusual behavior a few days ago, she had some guesses.

Well, that kid from the Kamijou family is obviously an ingrate. When she was hospitalized a while ago, Sayaka visited him often, but after he was discharged, he didn't even bother to call and thank her, let alone pay a visit. It's really disheartening.

Thinking this, Sayaka Miki's mother felt a surge of goodwill towards Jiuxiao. She took the gift bag, sizing him up; based on her own experience, this man didn't seem like someone to be trifled with...

However, at least he knows proper manners and is sincere, which makes him much more reassuring than that kid from the Kamijou family.

"Who are you?" Sayaka Miki's mother raised an eyebrow slightly, her tone tinged with a hint of probing, her gaze still fixed on Jiuxiao, as if trying to see through him.

Jiu Xiao's heart tightened slightly, but he maintained a polite smile and replied respectfully, "Auntie, my name is Yuan Jiu Xiao, and I am Sayaka's...boyfriend." He paused slightly when he said "boyfriend," as if he was a little embarrassed, but he quickly regained his composure.

Miki Sayaka, however, seemed flustered after hearing Jiuxiao's self-introduction; this was the first time their relationship had been so openly displayed. She lowered her head and gently tugged at his sleeve, appearing somewhat shy. Stealing a glance at her mother's expression, she felt a little uneasy, wondering how her mother would react.

Sayaka Miki's mother nodded slightly, a hint of surprise appearing in her usually calm eyes. She hadn't expected her usually carefree daughter to show such a shy expression; it seemed this boy held a significant place in her heart.

She pondered to herself, but remained outwardly calm, though her attitude became much warmer: "You're Jiuxiao-kun, right? Sayaka has always been a tomboy, very carefree. I hope she hasn't caused you any trouble?"

Upon hearing her mother's words, Sayaka Miki's face flushed red, and she couldn't help but protest softly, "Mom, how could you say that to me!" Her tone carried a hint of coquettishness, clearly feeling somewhat embarrassed that her mother had exposed her shortcomings in front of Kyuu.

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao quickly waved his hand and said sincerely, "No, no, Sayaka has a cheerful personality, and it's very pleasant to be with her. She always brings me a lot of surprises and joy, and I cherish every moment I spend with her."

P.S.: This volume is almost finished, and I'd like to write about slice-of-life scenes. I hope you all won't mind...

Chapter 184 Sayaka, Unconventional

Hearing these words, Sayaka Miki felt both sweet and nervous. She hadn't expected Jiuxiao to express his feelings for her so openly in front of her mother, and her blush deepened. She secretly glanced at Jiuxiao and found him smiling at her; at that moment, her anxiety seemed to subside considerably.

After some conversation, Jiu Xiao learned that Miki Sayaka's mother was named Miki Ayako, and her father was named Miki Kenichi. They were both ordinary office workers, leading a simple and warm life. Miki Ayako was quite satisfied with Jiu Xiao's performance, and a warm smile appeared on her face.

Ryoko Miki could tell that the two were very reserved in her presence, especially Sayaka, whose usually carefree personality seemed rather flustered. She chuckled inwardly, but maintained a gentle demeanor, not wanting to make them too tense.

"Sayaka, why don't you take Kyuuhou-kun to your room and sit down? Don't just stand here like an idiot. This 'old lady' won't bother you any longer." Miki Ayako waved her hand with a smile, seemingly mocking herself, her tone carrying a hint of good-natured teasing.

Jiuxiao was surprised that Ayako Miki would be so open-minded. Wasn't she afraid that a man and a woman alone in a room might cause a "life-threatening situation"? He was caught off guard for a moment, but still nodded politely and said respectfully, "Thank you, Auntie. Then we won't bother you any longer."

The blush that had just faded from Miki Sayaka's face instantly returned. She glanced at Jiuxiao somewhat flusteredly, feeling both nervous and shy. She hadn't expected her mother to be so direct in letting them be alone together. Although she and Jiuxiao were often alone together, this was the first time at home, especially under her mother's nose.

"Mom, don't talk nonsense..." Miki Sayaka muttered softly, her tone tinged with a hint of coquetry and helplessness. She gently tugged at Jiuxiao's sleeve, signaling him to follow her, then lowered her head and hurried towards her room.

Seeing this, Jiu Xiao quickly followed her, feeling a little nervous. Although he and Sayaka had been dating for some time, this experience of meeting her parents still made him feel somewhat pressured. Especially in front of Ayako Miki, he felt as if his every move was being watched, as if he were about to be "judged."

Entering Sayaka's room, Jiuxiao looked around and found it cozy and tidy. Several posters were on the walls, and a few study materials were on the desk, indicating that she had just been studying. A faint lavender scent filled the air, exactly the same as Sayaka's own fragrance.

"I didn't expect your room to be so tidy." Jiu Xiao joked with a smile. He walked to the desk, glanced at the books, picked one up at random, flipped through a few pages, and laughed, "I didn't know you were so studious."

Sayaka Miki was speechless. What did she mean by 'unexpected'? Was her room, Sayaka-sama's room, supposed to be messy?

Thinking of this, Miki Sayaka said with dissatisfaction, "Hey, what do you mean by that? Do you think my room should be a mess?" Miki Sayaka put her hands on her hips and glared at Jiuxiao as if she was angry, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly, so she was obviously not really angry.

Seeing this, Jiuxiao quickly waved his hand and laughed, "No, no, no, I just thought you usually seem quite... carefree, but I didn't expect you to be able to keep the room so clean and tidy. It really makes me look at you in a new light." As he spoke, he put the book back in its place, glanced around the room, and finally landed on Sayaka with a hint of teasing in his eyes.

Miki Sayaka initially thought Jiuxiao was praising her and was feeling quite pleased with herself, but upon hearing his next words, she immediately sensed something was amiss. She frowned slightly, looking at Jiuxiao suspiciously: "What do you mean by that? What do you mean by 'usually seems quite unrefined'? Do you think I'm a slovenly person?"

Jiu Xiao was too lazy to argue with her; he couldn't afford to get bogged down in such trivial matters with a woman for too long. He shrugged and said innocently, "I didn't say that. I just thought you were usually quite easygoing, but I didn't expect you to be so particular about the details of life. Isn't that a good thing?"

As he spoke, he walked to Sayaka's side, gently embraced her from behind, inhaled the faint lavender scent in her hair, and whispered in her ear, "And, I like you even more like this."

Sayaka Miki was startled by his sudden action. The warm breath on her ear made her heart race, and her cheeks flushed instantly. She instinctively tried to break free, but Jiuxiao's arms tightened gently, holding her firmly in his embrace. Sayaka lowered her head in a fluster, her voice becoming soft and sweet: "You, you can't do this... Mom is still outside."

Jiuxiao chuckled lightly, his voice tinged with a hint of mockery: "What are you afraid of? Hasn't Auntie already tacitly allowed us to be alone?" As he spoke, he gently rested his chin on Sayaka's shoulder, his gaze falling on her reddened earlobe, and he couldn't help but reach out and gently pinch it.

Sayaka was even more embarrassed and annoyed by his teasing. She raised her hand and slapped his hand away, turning around to glare at him: "Don't push your luck! This is my house, you, you should watch your manners!"

Seeing her like this, Jiuxiao couldn't help but laugh even harder. He took a step back and raised his hands in a gesture of surrender: "Okay, okay, I'll pay attention, I'll pay attention. But, Sayaka, you're quite cute when you're angry."

Sayaka was both embarrassed and annoyed by his words, and raised her hand to hit him. Seeing this, Jiuxiao quickly dodged, and the two chased each other around the room, their laughter and playful shouts intertwining, instantly making the atmosphere relaxed and pleasant.

Just then, footsteps suddenly came from outside the door. Jiuxiao's senses were incredibly sharp; he immediately stopped and listened intently to the sounds outside. Sayaka also noticed something amiss; the smile on her face vanished instantly, and she looked nervously towards the door.

“Sayaka, Kusho-kun, I’ve cut some fruit and brought it to you.”

The two exchanged a glance. Sayaka quickly straightened her slightly disheveled clothes, took a deep breath, and tried to make her expression look natural. Jiuxiao, on the other hand, quickly stood up straight, her face regaining its usual composure, but a hint of a smile still lingered in her eyes.

Miki Ryoko pushed open the door and entered. She noticed that the two of them looked somewhat uneasy. They were standing in the middle of the room. Sayaka was adjusting the hem of her clothes, while Kyuu stood to the side with her hands in her pockets, her expression indifferent. Ryoko's gaze swept between the two of them, and the corners of her mouth slightly raised. She seemed to have noticed something, but she didn't say anything.

"Here, have some fruit." Miki Ryoko placed the fruit plate on the table, her gaze sweeping over the two. Seeing that they remained unmoved, Miki Ryoko covered her mouth with one hand, her smile like a fox's, and teased, "What, did I disturb you?"

Sayaka's face instantly turned bright red, and she quickly waved her hands, explaining, "N-nothing! Mom, don't talk nonsense..."

Jiu Xiao remained calm and smiled politely, saying, "Auntie, you're too kind. We were just discussing some things, nothing special."

Miki Ryoko's smile deepened, her gaze shifting back and forth between the two, clearly not believing Jiuxiao's explanation. She gently patted Sayaka's shoulder, her tone slightly teasing: "Really? You two were having quite a lively discussion, I could hear the laughter from outside just now."

Seeing that neither of them would budge, Miki Ryoko didn't press the matter further. She simply smiled meaningfully and turned to walk towards the door. Before leaving, she glanced back at them and said casually, "Then you two continue your 'discussion,' I won't disturb you. But, Sayaka, don't let your romance interfere with your studies."

The door closed softly, and the room returned to silence. Miki Sayaka breathed a long sigh of relief, her tense nerves finally relaxing. She raised a hand to rub her slightly flushed cheeks, glared at Jiuxiao with a mixture of embarrassment and annoyance, and muttered, "It's all your fault! Mom must have misunderstood!"

Jiuxiao, however, didn't care at all, and instead smiled even more brightly. He slowly walked to Sayaka's side, leaned down slightly, and whispered in her ear, "What misunderstanding? We're boyfriend and girlfriend, isn't it normal to do some intimate things?"

Jiuxiao's voice was deep and teasing, his warm breath brushing against Sayaka's ear, making her tremble involuntarily and her face flush even more. Sayaka instinctively took a step back, raising her hand to gently push against Jiuxiao's chest, trying to create some distance, but Jiuxiao didn't budge, instead taking another step closer. Sayaka's heart raced, her eyes darting away, unable to meet his gaze, her voice becoming even weaker: "You...you can't get so close...Mom just left, what if she comes back?"

Jiuxiao knew when to stop and didn't make things difficult for her any further.

"Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore. But, Sayaka, did you hear what Auntie said just now? She was reminding you not to neglect your studies." Jiuxiao said as he walked over.

He picked up a piece of fruit from the table and slowly took a bite.

study? Learn shit!

Sayaka Miki didn't think this was a good time to discuss studies. Knowing Jiuxiao's nature, he might use this opportunity to tease her. Thinking of this, Sayaka couldn't help but roll her eyes and said with a slightly dissatisfied tone, "Stop it! You were the one who was making a fuss just now, and now you're pretending to be serious."

Sure enough, Jiuxiao rummaged through the table and quickly found a crumpled test paper under the reference books. Sayaka's name was clearly written on it, but the score was pitifully low. He raised an eyebrow and feigned surprise, saying, "Oh dear, Sayaka, your math score isn't very good. It seems Auntie's warning wasn't without merit."

Miki Sayaka panicked and rushed over to snatch the test paper back, but Jiuxiao was prepared and easily dodged her hand, deliberately holding the test paper high so that she couldn't reach it.

"Jiuxiao! Give it back to me right now!" Sayaka stomped her foot in exasperation, her cheeks flushed red with embarrassment and anger.

Jiu Xiao smiled even more smugly and said slowly, "Don't rush me, I just want to help you analyze the problem. After all, as your boyfriend, I can't just stand by and watch your grades drop, can I?"

Saya was so angry she gritted her teeth, but there was nothing she could do. She knew that once Jiuxiao had something on her, he would never let go easily. So, she could only suppress her shame and anger and pretend to be calm as she said, "Then tell me, I'm all ears."

Jiuxiao hadn't expected Miki Sayaka to give in so easily, and he couldn't quite put his finger on it. His grades hadn't been bad before, but so many years had passed...

He had long forgotten much of the knowledge he had acquired. He stared at the test paper intently for a few moments, then cleared his throat in a pretentious manner and began to spout nonsense with a straight face: "Hmm, let me see. Here's a mnemonic for you: 'Three long and one short, choose the shortest; three short and one long, choose the longest; two long and two short, choose B; uneven, choose C.' Got it?"

Miki Sayaka stared wide-eyed at Jiuxiao in disbelief: "Are you sure this is teaching me exam techniques? Or misleading me? This is so perfunctory!"

Jiuxiao shrugged and smiled innocently: "This is not just a perfunctory answer. This is the 'golden rule' that I have summarized from many years of exams. It never fails."

Miki Sayaka pouted slightly in disdain and couldn't help but complain, "Your 'golden rule' is probably just for guessing, isn't it? No way! If I mess up the monthly exam again, Mom will definitely not forgive me!" Miki Sayaka sighed, rubbed her temples helplessly, and started to think about how to improve her grades in a short time.

Seeing her looking so worried, Jiu Xiao couldn't bear it and immediately became her "advisor," patting his chest and saying, "Alright, alright, don't look so worried. I was just teasing you! Actually, I've already thought of something. We can invite Xiao Yuan and the others to have a study session, and I guarantee your monthly exam scores will improve dramatically!"

When Miki Sayaka heard Jiuxiao's suggestion, her eyes lit up, but then she looked at him with a hint of suspicion: "Study group? You're not up to something again, are you?"

Believe it or not, you really can't believe it!

Jiu Xiao was definitely up to no good; he'd been wanting to gather the girls together for a long time. This way, he could not only help Miki Sayaka improve her grades, but also take the opportunity to do something everyone would enjoy. He secretly rejoiced, but put on a serious face: "How could I? I genuinely want to help you! Besides, a study session is a serious matter; why would I have ulterior motives?" Jiu Xiao spread his hands innocently, but a sly glint flashed in his eyes.

Although Sayaka Miki had some doubts about Jiuxiao's motives, she desperately needed to improve her grades, so she nodded and said, "Alright, let's give it a try. But you have to be serious, or you'll cause some trouble again."

Jiuxiao immediately patted his chest and assured him, "Don't you trust me? I love studying the most!"

Chapter 185 Sayaka's Private Photography.AV1

However, Sayaka Miki only glanced at Kyuu indifferently, clearly not entirely convinced by his assurances.

"Alright, it's settled then."

Pushing Jiuxiao away from her seat, Miki Sayaka continued, "Go play by yourself first. I need to finish these questions quickly, otherwise I won't have time later." As she spoke, she lowered her head and refocused her attention on the test paper. Her pen flew across the paper, and her brows furrowed slightly, clearly indicating that she was thinking seriously.

After being pushed away, Jiu Xiao wasn't annoyed. He happily sat on Miki Sayaka's bed and casually picked up a comic book from her bedside table to flip through. As he flipped through the book, he would occasionally glance at Miki Sayaka, and seeing her focused on her work, he couldn't help but smile slightly.

Jiu Xiao was secretly making plans, thinking that he must perform well during the study session and also get closer to Xiao Yuan and the others. Just as he was thinking happily, he suddenly heard Miki Sayaka slam her textbook shut with a "snap," look up, and see a hint of weariness and helplessness in her eyes.

"What? Are you done?" Jiu Xiao put down the comic book and asked with concern.

Sayaka Miki rubbed her sore eyes and sighed, "Not yet. These questions are too hard. I have absolutely no clue how to answer them. It looks like I'm really doomed for this monthly exam."

Seeing this, Jiu Xiao immediately jumped off the bed, walked to her side, and patted her shoulder: "Don't be discouraged, you still have me, right? I'm your 'strategist'! Come on, let me see what the problem is, maybe I can help you solve it."

Sayaka Miki pushed the test paper in front of him with some skepticism, pointing to one of the math problems: "I don't understand this problem at all, and I can't remember the formula either."

Jiuxiao looked down at the question, his brows furrowing slightly, but quickly relaxed, revealing a confident smile: "Oh, this question is actually very simple. You just need to use this formula..." As he spoke, he picked up a pen and started writing and drawing on the draft paper, patiently explaining it to Miki Sayaka.

At first, Sayaka Miki was a little distracted, but as she listened, she realized that what Jiuxiao said made sense, and her thoughts gradually became clearer. She nodded as she listened, and occasionally asked a few questions, which Jiuxiao answered one by one.

"Oh, I see!" Sayaka Miki exclaimed in realization, a smile finally appearing on her face. "I didn't expect you to be so capable!"

Jiuxiao raised his eyebrows smugly: "Of course, I'm an all-rounder! How about it, now do you think I, this 'strategist,' am pretty reliable?"

Sayaka Miki smiled and nodded: "Well, you passed this time. But don't get too cocky. If you try anything funny during the study session, I won't let you off the hook!"

Jiu Xiao immediately raised his hands in a gesture of surrender: "Don't worry, don't worry, I'll definitely be honest and focus on helping you guys review! But..." He winked and revealed a sly smile, "After the study session, shouldn't we relax a bit? Like, treat me to some dessert or something?"

While talking about desserts, Jiu Xiao's gaze fell on Miki Sayaka's crystal-clear lips, with a hint of anticipation and teasing.

Miki Sayaka was stunned for a moment, then realized what he meant. Her face flushed slightly, and she glared at him: "You wish! Study sessions are for reviewing, not for you to take advantage of us!"

"Huh? So that's not it? You, Sayaka, you just wanted to 'freeload' off my labor!" Jiuxiao pouted, feigning grievance, but his eyes were full of laughter. He deliberately sighed exaggeratedly and shook his head, "Sigh, it seems my status as a 'strategist' isn't high enough, I can't even get a 'dessert' in return."

Miki Saya Kasaka frowned and said irritably, "Is that a 'dessert' thing? You're clearly just taking advantage of the situation!!" As she spoke, she reached out to poke Jiu Xiao's forehead, but Jiu Xiao grabbed her hand and pulled her into his arms.

Miki Sayaka was caught off guard and pulled into Jiu Xiao's arms. Her heart raced instantly, and her cheeks flushed red. She instinctively struggled, but Jiu Xiao's strength was just right—not making her uncomfortable, yet not allowing her to easily break free.

"What are you doing? Let me go!" she whispered reproachfully, her voice tinged with panic, yet also revealing a hint of shyness.

Jiu Xiao looked down at her, a mischievous smile playing on his lips, but his eyes were unusually gentle: "I just wanted to prove that my 'labor' as the 'strategist' isn't free. Since you're unwilling to treat me to dessert, I'll just have to collect the debt myself."

"What kind of twisted logic is that!" Sayaka Miki glared at him, but her tone had softened, even carrying a hint of coquettishness that she herself didn't realize.

Jiuxiao didn't care about any of that. He lowered his head gently and, under Miki Sayaka's coy and inviting gaze, slowly approached her lips.

Girls are made of honey, the ancients were right, they didn't lie to me!

Miki Sayaka resisted for only a moment before Jiu Xiao stripped away her veil of shyness. It must be said, Shuang Ge is truly a woman; she quickly adapted to Jiu Xiao's advances. The two of them, like drunkards, swayed and staggered in the cramped room.

Caught off guard, Sayaka Miki suddenly felt her heel buckle, and she uncontrollably fell onto the Simmons mattress behind her. Kusho then took advantage of the situation and pressed down on her...

Sayaka Miki's heart pounded like a drum, her cheeks flushed, and her eyes flickered uncertainly. She wanted to push him away, but she seemed to be pulled by some invisible force, unable to move.

The two exchanged a glance, their eyes sparkling with attraction. Sayaka Miki turned her head away, avoiding her gaze; everything was understood without a word...

After a long while, Jiu Xiao slowly raised his head, looking at Miki Sayaka's still hazy eyes, and his smile deepened. He gently released her, but did not completely back away. Instead, he lightly brushed her cheek with his fingertips and whispered, "Sayaka, your face is so hot."

Miki Sayaka snapped out of her daze, completely soaked as if she'd been pulled from the water, her breathing rapid and her chest heaving. She shoved Kyuu away abruptly, stammering, "Idiot, you, you're pressing against me!"