My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

Chapter 189 "Punishing Apricot"

"Is that so?" Jiuxiao raised an eyebrow, his lips still bearing that meaningful smile. He deliberately moved closer to Sakura Kyoko and said in a low voice, "Kyoko-chan, lying will get you severely punished, you know."

A warm breath brushed against Sakura Kyoko's ear, making her already flushed cheeks burn even hotter. She jerked back as if burned, frantically trying to distance herself from Jiuxiao, but accidentally bumped into the sofa armrest, lost her balance, and slid to the floor with a thud.

"Ouch!" Sakura Kyoko gasped, wincing in pain. She rubbed her sore bottom and scrambled to her feet. She glared at Jiuxiao, gritting her teeth, and said, "You—you did that on purpose, didn't you!"

"Pfft—" Hyakue Nagisa couldn't help but laugh when she saw Sakura Kyoko's disheveled appearance. She covered her mouth, her eyes curving into crescents, clearly amused by Sakura Kyoko's embarrassing state. Between laughs, she said, "Kyoko-neechan, are you performing acrobatics? That's amazing!"

Sakura Kyoko, enraged and embarrassed, made a move as if to hit him: "You brat, what are you laughing at! Do you want me to beat you up?!"

Seeing this, Bai Jiangzhu immediately hid behind Jiu Xiao, poked half her head out, blinked her big eyes, and said innocently, "Oh dear, Sister Xingzi is so fierce! Brother Jiu Xiao, look, she's bullying me!"

Seeing this, Jiuxiao couldn't help but laugh out loud. He crossed his arms, sat down to the side, and looked at Sakura Kyoko with great interest, teasing, "Kyoko-chan, it's not right to bully children. You don't want to be ridiculed by Mami-senpai, do you?"

"Shut up!" Sakura Kyoko angrily grabbed a cushion from the sofa and threw it at Jiu Xiao. Jiu Xiao easily dodged it, and the cushion hit the wall with a "thud" before falling limply to the floor.

"Oh dear, Apricot Jam, your aim isn't very good." Jiu Xiao shook his head with feigned regret, his tone full of teasing.

Sakura Kyoko gritted her teeth in anger, yet she was helpless. She knew she could never gain the upper hand against Jiuxiao, especially at times like this.

"Hmph! I can't be bothered with you, I'm going to rest!" Sakura Kyoko turned around angrily, strode towards another sofa, plopped down, crossed her arms, and deliberately turned her head away, refusing to look at Jiuxiao and Baijiang Zhu. She secretly vowed that next time she would find an opportunity to "get back at" Jiuxiao and let him taste what it was like to be tricked.

Seeing Sakura Kyoko's insincere expression, Jiu Xiao couldn't help but shake his head and said with a smile, "Alright, alright, Kyoko-chan, stop being stubborn. If you're really tired, just rest well, we won't bother you anymore."

After saying that, Jiuxiao turned around and waved to Baijiangzhu, saying gently, "Xiaozhu, let's take a nap together so that your sister Xingzi can get some rest."

Bai Jiangzhu nodded obediently, skipped over to Jiu Xiao's side, and snuggled into his arms, rubbing against his chest like a kitten.

"***!" Sakura Kyoko muttered, her voice not loud, but loud enough for Jiu Xiao to hear. She stole a glance at Jiu Xiao and saw him gently holding Hyakae Nagisa, his eyes full of doting affection, and felt inexplicably annoyed. She pouted and muttered to herself, "This guy is so gentle with children, but so fierce to me!"

Jiu Xiao ignored her, holding Bai Jiangzhu in his arms and gently patting her back. He whispered, "Xiao Zhu, close your eyes and rest well." Bai Jiangzhu nodded obediently and nestled in Jiu Xiao's arms. Soon, even breathing could be heard, indicating that she had fallen asleep.

Jiu Xiao gently placed her on the sofa and carefully covered her with a small blanket, afraid that she would catch a cold. After doing this, he stood up, stretched, and his gaze inadvertently swept over Sakura Kyoko.

Sakura Kyoko had actually fallen asleep on the sofa. Her head was tilted to the side, her arms still crossed over her chest, and her brows were slightly furrowed, as if she was still sulking about what had just happened. Jiuxiao looked at her like that and couldn't help but chuckle, shaking his head, thinking, "This girl is clearly all bark and no bite, but she insists on putting on a fierce act."

He tiptoed to Sakura Kyoko's side, took a thin blanket from the cabinet next to her, and gently covered her with it. Sakura Kyoko seemed to sense something, and her brows relaxed slightly.

Time always slips away unnoticed. The afternoon sun shines into the room through the gaps in the curtains, adding a touch of warmth and tranquility to the entire space.

Jiu Xiao found a comfortable corner to sit down, picked up a book, and quietly began to read. His eyelids grew heavy, and the words on the pages began to blur. Jiu Xiao yawned, rubbed his eyes, and finally, unable to resist the drowsiness, leaned back on the sofa and slowly closed his eyes.

......

He didn't know how much time had passed. In his hazy state, Jiu Xiao felt an itchy sensation on his face, as if something was being smeared on it, cool and refreshing. He frowned and subconsciously raised his hand to brush away the thing that was disturbing his sleep, but his hand grasped at empty air.

At the same time, a suppressed laugh reached his ears. Jiu Xiao slowly opened his eyes, and what came into view was Sakura Kyoko's face with a sly smile. She was holding a paintbrush in her hand, and what she was doing was self-evident.

Before Jiu Xiao could react, Sakura Kyoko had already quickly taken a few steps back, grinning like a cat that had just stolen some cream, her eyes gleaming with the smugness of a successful prank. Jiu Xiao raised his hand to touch his face and, sure enough, felt a sticky sensation; clearly, she had drawn something on it.

"Apricot jam!" Jiu Xiao said, enunciating each word clearly, his voice like that of a demon from the abyss. He slowly stood up, his expression gradually turning dangerous, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

Upon seeing this, Sakura Kyoko took off running.

But the room was only so big, and she was cornered against the wall by Jiuxiao after only a few steps. Sakura Kyoko leaned against the wall, watching Jiuxiao approach step by step, her smile gradually freezing, replaced by a hint of panic. She subconsciously swallowed, trying to ease the tension with a lighthearted tone: "Hey, Jiuxiao, don't be so serious, it was just a joke..."

Jiuxiao looked down at her, a meaningful smile playing on his lips. He didn't speak, but slowly raised his hand and easily grabbed Sakura Kyoko's wrist as if picking up a chick, leading her to the sofa.

"Hey, Jiuxiao, calm down!" Sakura Kyoko's voice was tinged with panic as her eyes darted around, trying to find a chance to escape.

However, Jiuxiao's strength was much greater than Sakura Kyoko's; he roughly flipped her over and placed her on his lap. He raised his right hand high, as if to strike her.

Sakura Kyoko panicked immediately, struggling with her hands and feet, her voice pleading, "Kyuu! I was wrong! I was wrong, okay? Don't hit me! I'll never play pranks again!"

Jiuxiao sneered and slammed his hand down, a sharp "smack" echoing in the room.

"You naughty! You joked! You..." Jiu Xiao continued to "punish" Sakura Kyoko mercilessly while listing her "crimes".

Sakura Kyoko trembled, closed her eyes tightly, and gritted her teeth. At first, she struggled, but as Jiu Xiao moved, her resistance gradually became weak. In the end, she could only lie on Jiu Xiao's lap, breathing rapidly.

Jiuxiao struck more than a dozen times in a row, but each time he raised his hand high and then gently brought it down. It looked fierce, but he didn't actually use much force.

After hitting her, Jiu Xiao's heart skipped a beat, fearing he had gone too far. He quickly looked down to check on Sakura Kyoko. She saw that her cheeks were slightly flushed, her breathing was rapid, and there seemed to be a hint of tears in her eyes.

Contrary to Jiu Xiao's expectations, Sakura Kyoko didn't cry or yell. She simply lay quietly on his lap, her eyes somewhat unfocused, seemingly carrying a hint of indescribable emotion.

Oh no, I hope I didn't let her have her way...

Just as Jiuxiao was lost in thought, Sakura Kyoko suddenly raised her head, gritting her teeth and saying, "Bastard! You've gone too far! How dare you treat me like this! I'll kill you, I'll kill you!"

Seeing that Sakura Kyoko still had the energy to utter harsh words, Jiu Xiao breathed a slight sigh of relief, at least proving that she hadn't suffered any real harm. However, her reaction only made Jiu Xiao angrier, and he raised his hand again and struck her several times heavily.

The more Sakura Kyoko struggled, the more excited Jiuxiao became, and the "slap slap" sounds continued...

Just then, the door was suddenly pushed open, and a familiar voice came from the doorway: "What are you doing?"

Jiu Xiao and Sakura Kyoko both froze, their movements instantly stiffening. Jiu Xiao's hand was still suspended in mid-air, while Sakura Kyoko lay on Jiu Xiao's lap, her blush still lingering. The two turned to look at the doorway in unison, where they saw Tomoe Mami standing there, holding a bag, her eyes wide with disbelief.

"Uh...we..." Jiu Xiao was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to explain the scene before him.

Tomoe was dumbfounded. Are young people these days playing such exciting games? Or does Jiuxiao like this kind of thing? Her gaze swept back and forth between Jiuxiao and Sakura Kyoko, finally settling on Jiuxiao's face covered in paint, and her expression instantly became playful.

'I see......'

Mami Tomoe's lips curled slightly upwards, a mischievous glint in her eyes. She gently closed the door, slowly walked into the room, placed the bag she was carrying on the table, crossed her arms, and watched the two of them with great interest, her smile wide and uncontrollable.

"Haha, it seems I've interrupted your good show."

Taking advantage of Jiu Xiao's momentary daze, Sakura Kyoko abruptly broke free from his lap, quickly straightening her disheveled clothes. Her cheeks were still flushed, but her eyes held a hint of panic and embarrassment. She glared at Jiu Xiao, then turned to Tomoe Mami, explaining in a somewhat hurried tone, "You, you mustn't misunderstand! It's not what you think!"

Mami Tomoe raised an eyebrow and asked with feigned surprise, "Oh? What was it? I saw it with my own eyes." Her tone was clearly teasing, indicating that she wasn't going to let this interesting scene go easily.

Jiuxiao quickly stood up and explained, "Mami-senpai, listen to me, this is just a misunderstanding! Kyoko was just playing a prank, I was just teaching her a lesson, I didn't mean anything else!" As he spoke, he pointed to his face, trying to use the paint on his face to prove his innocence.

"A lesson?" Mami Tomoe chuckled, her gaze shifting between the two. "A 'lesson' in this way? Kusho, your method of education is quite unique."

Sakura Kyoko was momentarily speechless after being choked by Tomoe Mami's words, her face flushing even more. She gritted her teeth, deciding to go all out, and pointed at Jiuxiao, saying, "That's right! He's a pervert! He hit me so many times just now, and I haven't even settled the score with him yet!"

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao immediately became anxious: "Hey, Xingzi! You know perfectly well that I was just joking and didn't use any force at all! How can you say that to me?"

"Huh? Is this a matter of whether I used force or not? You were clearly... you were clearly taking advantage of me!" Sakura Kyoko stomped her feet angrily, the blush spreading from her cheeks to her ears. Her finger pointing at Jiuxiao trembled slightly, clearly both embarrassed and annoyed by what had just happened.

Mami Tomoe watched the two of them arguing back and forth, feeling utterly overwhelmed. She sighed helplessly, shook her head, and interrupted their argument: "Alright, alright, calm down, both of you, stop arguing."

She stepped between the two, placing her hands on Jiuxiao and Sakura Kyoko's shoulders respectively, her tone gentle yet carrying an undeniable air of authority: "Regardless of what just happened, stop now and explain things clearly. Nagisa is still here; don't corrupt the child."

The two of them were startled at the same time, only then realizing that there was a third person in the room. Their gazes turned to the corner simultaneously, where Xiaozhu was sitting on the sofa with her knees drawn up to her chest, blinking her big eyes and looking at them innocently, seemingly oblivious to the argument and chaos that had just taken place, and even with a hint of curiosity.

"Xiao Zhu... when did you wake up?" Jiu Xiao asked somewhat awkwardly.

Xiao Zhu tilted her head, blinked her big eyes, and said innocently, "I've been awake the whole time, but you all seemed very busy, so I didn't bother you." Bai Jiangzhu looked completely innocent, and Jiu Xiao wondered if it was just his imagination, but he felt that there was a hint of cunning in the child's clear eyes.

Jiuxiao and Sakura Kyoko froze on the spot, an embarrassed blush creeping onto their faces. They never imagined that Nagisa had witnessed the entire farce. Jiuxiao subconsciously scratched the back of his head and chuckled dryly, "Ahaha... Nagisa, since you were awake, why didn't you say so sooner?"

Mami glared at Jiuxiao with annoyance, her tone tinged with reproach: "Jiuxiao, how dare you ask? Xiaozhu is so sensible, not bothering you, but you two are making such a fuss." After she finished speaking, she turned to look at Sakura Kyoko, shaking her head helplessly, "Kyoko, you too, you clearly know Jiuxiao is joking, why do you still go along with his nonsense?"

Chapter 190 Spicy Balls, Spicy Barbie Q!

Sakura Kyoko pouted, still looking somewhat unconvinced, but her tone softened considerably: "Hmph, who told him to provoke me first... Besides, who told him to 'teach' me a lesson that way? It was simply... simply..." Her voice trailed off, and she finally shut up, her ears turning even redder.

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao's eyes became unfocused. Although he did indeed intend to punish Sakura Kyoko, there was a hint of "selfishness" in his actions.

Finally, with Mami Tomoe's mediation, Jiuxiao and Sakura Kyoko calmed down, exchanged a glance, and although there was still some awkwardness, the atmosphere had clearly eased considerably. Seeing that the two had finally stopped arguing, Mami Tomoe took out a pack of wet wipes and carefully wiped the paint off Jiuxiao's face.

Because of the height difference, Mami Tomoe had to tiptoe slightly, her movements gentle and delicate. Jiuxiao felt the warmth of her fingertips, a surge of warmth spreading through him, and his previously tense emotions gradually relaxed.

Watching this scene, Sakura Kyoko felt a pang of sadness and muttered softly, "Prioritizing romance over friendship..."

Hearing Sakura Kyoko's mutterings, Tomoe Mami paused slightly, then smiled helplessly and turned to look at her: "Kyoko, don't say that. I just think that we are all comrades fighting together, and there's no need to make things unpleasant over such a small thing." As she spoke, she handed a wet wipe to Jiuxiao, indicating that he should wipe the paint off his face himself.

Jiuxiao took the wet wipe and waved it in front of Sakura Kyoko with a showy air, deliberately drawing out his words: "Oh dear, someone's jealous again~"

Sakura Kyoko's face flushed red instantly. Without looking back, she walked towards the bathroom. The behavior just now was indeed too stimulating, and she couldn't help but leak a little bit... She had to clean it up quickly before anyone else found out!

She strode into the bathroom, grabbed the yellow and white striped panties she'd left drying on the balcony the night before, quickly closed the door, and leaned against it, her cheeks burning. She was incredulous at her condition; she hadn't expected to have a second sexual experience so soon!

If she could beat Jiu Xiao, she really wanted to rush out and teach him a lesson! Sakura Kyoko took a deep breath, trying to calm her turmoil, but the scene from just now involuntarily kept replaying in her mind...

Upon seeing this, Mami Tomoe's face flushed slightly. The panties that Sakura Kyoko had just taken were the same ones that Kyuu had taken from her. Although she didn't know why Sakura Kyoko had worn them to her house the night before last, Mami Tomoe knew in her heart that Kyuu was definitely behind it all.

She had originally planned to find Jiuxiao and ask him what exactly happened, but she didn't expect this to happen today. Mami glared at Jiuxiao, grabbed his collar, and whispered, "Jiuxiao-kun, what are you doing? That pair of panties, if I'm not mistaken, is the one you took from me? How did it end up on Sakura Kyoko?"

Jiu Xiao was stunned for a long time, cold sweat sliding down his forehead, and he secretly groaned in his heart.

Spicy Ball, Barbie Q Spicy!

That night, without a second thought, he shoved the panties into Sakura Kyoko's hand, intending only to help her out, but things turned out so coincidentally. Now that he'd been caught red-handed, he didn't know how to explain himself.

"Um... Mami-senpai, let me explain..." Jiuxiao chuckled dryly, trying to break free from Mami, but her strength was surprisingly great, and she clearly didn't intend to let him go easily.

Mami Tomoe narrowed her eyes, a dangerous glint in her voice: "Explain? Fine, I'd love to hear how you 'lent' my personal belongings to Kyoko."

Jiuxiao swallowed hard, his mind racing as he tried to come up with a plausible explanation. He cautiously probed, "Mami-senpai, this is actually a misunderstanding... Do you believe me?"

"A misunderstanding?" Mami Tomoe raised an eyebrow, crossed her arms, and looked at him leisurely. "Then tell me, what kind of misunderstanding is it?"

Seeing that there was no escaping it, Jiu Xiao braced himself and recounted the events of that day, downplaying the important parts.

After listening, Mami Tomoe remained silent for a moment, then stared at Jiuxiao with a strange look in her eyes, her tone tinged with helplessness and disbelief: "So, you mean, after you helped Kyoko replenish her mana that day, she... became like that? In that case, you really are 'kind,' even lending out my personal belongings?"

Jiu Xiao chuckled dryly, cold sweat pouring down his forehead. He had only intended to help Sakura Kyoko with her immediate problem, but things had turned out so coincidentally...

Seeing Jiuxiao's guilty look, Mami Tomoe became even more certain that something was amiss. She sighed softly, released her grip on his collar, and said with a hint of helplessness and reproach, "Jiuxiao-kun, do you know how much trouble this is causing me? My personal belongings aren't something I can just lend to anyone."

Jiuxiao nodded hurriedly, his smile somewhat stiff: "Yes, yes, Mami-senpai is right. I will definitely pay attention next time and this will never happen again."

Mami glanced at him, clearly not entirely trusting his assurances. She crossed her arms, turned her gaze towards the bathroom, and said thoughtfully, "But, as for Kyoko… she probably doesn't know those panties are mine, right?"

Jiuxiao paused for a moment, then shook his head and said, "She probably doesn't know. I just grabbed one for her without a chance to explain."

Mami Tomoe breathed a sigh of relief, deciding to let the matter remain buried in her heart forever...

Seeing the two whispering to each other, Bai Jiangzhu couldn't help but curiously come over and blinked her big eyes, asking, "Sister Mami, big brother, what are you talking about? You seem to be acting all mysterious."

Mami Tomoe and Jiuxiao both shut their mouths at the same time. Mami Tomoe quickly regained her usual gentle smile, gently patted Nagisa Hyakue's head, and said softly, "It's nothing, just discussing what to have for dinner tonight. Is there anything Nagisa would like to eat?"

Baijiang Zhu tilted her head and thought for a moment, then excitedly raised her little hand and said, "I want to eat cheese!"

Mami Tomoe nodded and said, "Okay, then let's make cheese-related dishes tonight." She turned to look at Jiuxiao, her eyes carrying a hint of warning, "Jiuxiao-kun, are you sure you're okay with this?"

Jiuxiao quickly waved his hand and said with a dry laugh, "Of course, no problem. Whatever Mami-senpai says, I'll do. I fully support her! However, it seems there aren't any relevant ingredients in the kitchen."

As soon as Jiuxiao finished speaking, Baijiangzhu jumped up immediately, her eyes sparkling, and said, "I know a big supermarket nearby with lots of delicious cheese!"

Mami patted Nagisa Momoe's head affectionately and said, "Alright, let's set off now. Kusho-kun, you come too, don't try to slack off."

Jiuxiao glanced at Baijiangzhu with a hint of disdain. This was a precious moment for just the two of them, and he didn't want to bring a "third wheel."

Just then, Sakura Kyoko emerged from the bathroom with her hair still damp and a faint scent of shower gel lingering on her. As she dried her hair with a towel, she glanced at the people in the living room and casually asked, "What are you all talking about?"

Jiuxiao's eyes lit up, and an idea came to her. She winked at Mami Tomoe and said, "Kyoko, you've come at just the right time. I was just about to go to the supermarket with Mami-senpai to buy groceries for a cheese dish tonight. Could you stay home and look after Nagisa?"

Mami Tomoe immediately understood and quickly chimed in, "Yes, Kyoko, we're worried about Nagisa being home alone. Why don't you play with her for a while? We'll be right back."

Bai Jiangzhu didn't really care whether she went or not, as long as she could eat cheese. So she nodded obediently and said, "Then I'll stay home and play with Kyoko-neechan!"

Sakura Kyoko raised an eyebrow, her gaze sweeping back and forth between the two, as if she had noticed something. She put down the towel in her hand, put her hands on her hips, and asked with a hint of suspicion, "You two aren't planning to sneak out on a date, are you? You can't treat me like a babysitter."

When Jiuxiao and Mami were exposed, they were a little embarrassed, but fortunately, Sakura Kyoko was also a foodie and promised to bring back some of her favorite snacks, so she reluctantly agreed.

After giving Nagisa and Kyoko some instructions, Mami and Kushou quickly changed their shoes and prepared to leave. Before leaving, Kushou turned back and teased, "Kyoko, remember to keep an eye on Nagisa and don't bully her!"

Sakura Kyoko rolled her eyes and said irritably, "Don't worry, I'm not like some people who can't even take care of a child." She walked over to Momoe Nagisa, picked her up, and laughed, "Nagisa, let's play something fun."

Nagisa Hyakue giggled, wrapped her arms around Kyoko Sakura's neck, and said excitedly, "Okay, okay! Kyoko-neechan, what shall we play?"

......

The streets of Mitakihara were bustling with traffic at night, a gentle breeze bringing a touch of coolness. Mami Tomoe shivered, leaned closer to Kusou, and whispered, "The wind is still a bit chilly tonight."

Seeing that the spring night in Takihara was indeed slightly chilly, but that was clearly Mami Tomoe using this as an excuse to get closer to him, Jiuxiao was secretly delighted. He took the opportunity to reach out and gently put his arm around her shoulder, pretending to be calm as he said, "Yes, the wind is indeed a bit chilly tonight. Mami-senpai, if you get closer, you won't be cold."

Mami's cheeks flushed slightly as she nestled into Jiuxiao's arms, feeling the warmth emanating from his body. The two walked side by side down the street, the streetlights casting long shadows of them, as if the whole world had shrunk to just the two of them.

"Kyuu-kun, this road doesn't seem to lead to the supermarket, does it?" Mami Tomoe looked up at Kujira with a hint of doubt, but a sly smile in her eyes.

Jiu Xiao tightened his arm around Mami's shoulder, and said in a serious tone, "Mami-senpai, do you know what 'all roads lead to Rome' means? Who says you have to take the shortcut to the supermarket? Sometimes taking a longer route can reveal different scenery. Besides, with Mami-senpai, it doesn't matter which route we take, right?"

Mami chuckled and gently punched Jiuxiao's chest, scolding him, "You always have so many twisted arguments." But she didn't refute him; instead, she leaned her head closer, enjoying this rare moment of peace and sweetness.

Since she couldn't have the entire sky to herself, Mami Tomoe decided to cherish every moment she spent with him. She looked up at the night sky, where countless stars twinkled and shone brightly, as if adding to the brilliance of their moment.

Mami Tomoe murmured softly, "Kyuu-kun, I've heard that after people die, their souls become stars in the sky, guarding those they deeply love. If one day I'm gone, will you find me?" Mami Tomoe's voice was gentle, carrying a hint of barely perceptible sadness, as if she were testing something.

Jiu Xiao was completely puzzled. How did a perfectly good date turn into... this kind of topic?