Survive in Azure Files

Leave application note 2023.11.1

First of all, I am not deliberately leaving chapters unfinished to whet the appetite of book lovers. It’s mainly because I updated another 7000 words yesterday, stayed up too late, and was not in a good state of sleep due to lack of sleep, so I was unable to create content that satisfied me.

Therefore, in order to bring a better reading experience to book lovers, I will take a day off today to adjust my work and rest schedule, and then enter the story of the bond between Bai Zi and Xing Ye tomorrow!

Chapter 60: Star Three White Jade

The cute girl with whom I have a deep relationship, the half-smiley gaze, forced me to put down the work in my hands temporarily:

"Xingye, what's wrong?"

"Nothing's wrong~ Teacher, don't worry about me, just keep busy with your work~"

"You are my business now. It's just right. I'm tired from work."

As I said this, I put on the cap of my pen and stretched. Then, I couldn't help but frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "Where is Bai Ziren?"

According to the feedback from the power of [Wind Listener], at least the corridor was silent and Bai Zi was not nearby.

Hoshino first hid his smile with his hand, then touched the back of his head and stuck out his pink tongue, looking both embarrassed and proud: "Hey~ The annoying light bulb has already been sent away by me, uncle?"

He actually called an important junior a disturbing light bulb while others were not around. What made Hoshino become like this?

Oh, it’s me. That’s okay.

However, there is a doubt in Hoshino's statement:

"Why didn't Baizi say hello to me before he left?"

"Because the teacher is busy," Hoshino explained calmly, "Baizi hasn't finished her exercise plan for tonight. Seeing that the teacher doesn't seem to be able to rest for a while, I advised her to continue riding her bike and return to Xialai after reaching the planned mileage. You should have finished your work by then."

It's a reasonable explanation. Considering Baizi's obedience, he would be worried about disturbing me, and under the persuasion of someone he trusted, he left temporarily without informing me of the situation. It's not strange.

But now, Hoshino, who took advantage of Shirako's innocence, was really despicable!

At this point, Hoshino changed his tone to complain again, and started to act coquettishly to me: "Teacher, let me tell you! Baizi, she actually repeatedly emphasized to the uncle that you are not allowed to disturb your work when she is not around... Really! I look like that kind of person!"

So what are you doing now?

"Of course not," I said sincerely, "Anyway, sit closer."

Since the white piece is not here, there is no need to hide anything. There is a suitable empty seat next to me, and the same is true for me.

"No need~"

Facing my invitation, Xingye waved his hands, propped up his cheeks, and looked at me softly:

"I've already told you that it won't affect you. So what do you mean? Just sitting in this special seat and watching you get serious next time is enough."

If this is what Hoshino expects, then we have to do our best.

I smiled and nodded, took a sip of coffee to refresh myself, and then concentrated on dealing with the heavy paperwork.

Because I have a trip scheduled to attend the Sakura Festival and visit Hyakuya-do in advance, I am not going to spend this evening leisurely. Although I can work remotely, my efficiency will inevitably decrease. It is better to sacrifice my current leisure time and complete as much work as possible that needs to be handled in the near future.

From time to time, I would look up and meet the eyes of... perhaps I could already call her my lover... Her expression, which was as tolerant as the sea, was different from her petite figure and childish appearance. I felt unprecedented peace in my heart, and at the same time, endless energy surged from my body.

Hoshino did influence me after all, but in a positive way.

In this wonderful experience, my work efficiency has greatly improved. When the coffee was finished and there were few unprocessed documents left, I looked at Xingye again, only to find that she had fallen asleep on the table.

Her breathing was steady and silent, her thick eyelashes trembled slightly, and there was still a smile on her face, as if she was having a sweet dream.

I couldn’t help but wonder, did I appear in Hoshino’s dream?

Although it may sound a bit self-righteous to think this way, I still believe that after meeting me, Hoshino, who no longer has to bear the responsibility of protecting the school and the younger generations alone, can smile more often from the bottom of his heart.

Then all my efforts would be worth it. I also deserve the love of Xingye.

While expressing such feelings, a deep feeling of compassion also arose in the depths of my heart.

I checked the time and sent a message to Baizi asking where she was. I didn't get a reply, so she must still be riding her bike. So I edited a message and asked her to let me know she was safe as soon as she saw it and sent it.

Then, I walked to Hoshino's side, and, as gently as possible to avoid waking him up, I picked up my sleeping princess by the waist.

Perhaps because he was too tired after being pulled by Baizi to exercise, Hoshino slept very soundly. He just whimpered and continued to snoring like a kitten.

Gazing at that defenseless and beautiful sleeping face, I smiled indulgently, then slowed down my pace, and returned to the Xialai living area in the princess-carrying posture.

Without turning on the light in the master bedroom, I relied on the light coming in from the corridor and my own memory to put Hoshino down on the soft big bed, covered her with a quilt, and tucked in the corners.

I sat at the head of the bed, gazing at the sleeping girl. Driven by a quiet and warm mood, I slowly moved my face closer, gently touched her smooth forehead, and gave her a loving goodnight kiss.

But that's it.

With a click, my eyes suddenly lit up, in a physical sense.

"teacher……?"

As a hesitant yet shocked voice sounded behind me, my body completely stiffened.

I sat up with difficulty like a stuck puppet. As soon as I turned around, my eyes met Bai Zi's.

The wolf-eared girl, who was not good at expressing her emotions, maintained a calm expression, but her wolf ears drooped listlessly.

It was the first time I was caught in bed with someone. Not only did I have no experience with this, I was also completely unprepared. I opened my mouth to say something, but my mind went blank and I didn't know what to say. I could only put on an awkward smile.

Bai Zi had already recovered from his shock, and walked over quickly, lowering his voice: "Teacher, what are you and Senior Hoshino doing?"

From her performance, I felt like I had grabbed a life-saving straw——

Bai Zi neither turned around and left, nor spoke loudly to wake up Hoshino. He definitely didn't want to make a bigger deal.

That means there is still room for maneuver.

I secretly breathed a sigh of relief, quickly stood up, held Bai Zi's hand, and said in a voice that only the two of us could hear:

"Baizi, let's talk somewhere else first, shall we?"

I believe that Bai Zi, who has always been well-behaved and obedient in front of me, will definitely not refuse this small request.

"I do not want."

However, the wolf-eared girl's reaction was completely beyond my expectations.

She raised her face and said to me stubbornly, "Can't we just say it here?"

My expression froze, and then I said humbly: "Bai Zi, be obedient. If you say it here, you will wake up Xingye."

"Then wake me up!"

Bai Zi raised her voice by half a tone and stared at me with her blue eyes with black and white pupils. I suddenly felt overwhelmed.

If I were alone with Shirako, I would still be confident that I could coax her, but if Hoshino was around, I wasn't sure how things would turn out.

Although Hoshino is asleep now, what if he wakes up suddenly?

I was in a dilemma. I was more afraid of angering Baizi and waking him up by speaking loudly now. So I reluctantly agreed to talk here and secretly prayed that Hoshino was sleeping soundly enough.

"Teacher." Bai Zifan held my hand tightly, "Have you and Senior Hoshino developed that kind of relationship?"

I fell silent.

At this time, I can just make up a random excuse to deceive the white piece, and then make long-term plans after I get away with it this time.

With Bai Zi's trust in me, she would believe me even if the excuses I used were untenable.

But...is this really a good idea?

This is indeed the best solution at the moment. If I tell her about my relationship with Hoshino, Baizi might be disappointed in me, or leave me... I might lose her.

Just thinking about this possibility made my chest ache and even breathing became difficult.

From a rational point of view, I should tell Baizi a so-called white lie. I can also comfort myself that only in this way can everyone be happy.

But... I can't do it.

My love for Bai Zi, and Bai Zi's love for me, are both real. How can the real thing be built on a false lie?

Since I have decided to embark on this Shura path, I will definitely encounter countless situations similar to today, or even more dangerous, in the future. Does this mean that I have to rely on deception every time?

That is totally disrespectful to each other's feelings.

My thoughts became clearer and more determined.

Lies can be used as a tool to enhance friendship, but they can only exist as a tool. Therefore, when faced with such a direct relationship-related question, the answer I have to give must be and can only be the truth.

If someone doesn't recognize me and wants to leave me, I will try my best to pursue her again, even if it means giving up everything, until she changes her mind.

This is my way, my path.

As Xia Lai's teacher, the man who will eventually stand at the top of Kivotos, even if he wants to start a harem, he must do it in the most upright way!

After thinking through this problem, I suddenly felt the world become broader, and I felt refreshed. I no longer hesitated.

So, I held Bai Zi's hand and pressed it against my chest, so that she could feel my heartbeat and my feelings.

"Yes, Hoshino and I have already done it. But, I love you just as much, Shiroko."

The next moment, Bai Zi might shake off my hand, slam the door and leave. Or even slap me in the face before leaving?

But I deserve this.

If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight. If you want to build a large harem, you must survive in the Shura field.

I believe that no matter how angry or unacceptable Bai Zi is, I can always make her come back to me.

The wolf-eared girl opened her red lips, her face turned red, and even her breathing became heavy. She was obviously angry... Eh?

Just as I was ready to face the worst possible outcome, I suddenly felt a heaviness in my chest, followed by a dizzying feeling of weightlessness. Finally, I fell onto the soft bed.

Fortunately, Hoshino happened to turn over in her sleep at this moment, otherwise I would have fallen on her.

Just as I reacted and was about to get up, a soft body sat down on me.

I was stunned for a moment before I realized how burning Bai Zi's gaze was when he looked at me.

"I do not believe."

"what?"

"So, prove it to me."

Baizi leaned over, and her hair fell on my face, giving me a slightly itchy feeling.

The wolf-eared girl was panting right in front of me, her hot, sweet breath hitting my face constantly: "Please do the same thing to me as you did to Hoshino-senpai."

"……what?"

I was dumbfounded, and my originally calm and fearless mood suddenly became strange.

Is this development a bit too abrupt?

If it were a normal situation, I probably wouldn't refuse. Even if I refused openly, I would still be looking forward to it in my heart, just like what happened with Hoshino.

But is this considered a normal situation? Hoshino is sleeping next to me?!

"Wait, Hoshino...Baizi, where are you touching!?"

At this time, the wolf-eared girl had already stretched out her hands and started to explore my body randomly, mumbling:

"Senior, you can touch me but I can't? You must be lying to me!"

I felt powerless and couldn't break free from Baizi's control: "I didn't lie to you... Can we move to the next room? What if Hoshino wakes up?"

"It doesn't matter. Senior Hoshino won't wake up easily. She usually sleeps like a dead pig at school. She won't wake up unless you put your mouth close to her ear and shout loudly."

“…It’s not to this extent, right?”

Thinking back to what I saw and heard in Abydos, I felt that Bai Zi's words were a bit too much.

"Please don't worry about this."

"Wait, wait! Even if we don't consider the occasion, isn't this too fast? Baizi, I'm actually dating two or more people at the same time? Are you really not angry at all?"

In order to avoid a more tragic accident, I even started to defame myself - that is, I told my own story about what I had done.

"It's okay. I believe you."

Bai Zi unbuttoned my clothes awkwardly: "It must be Senior Hoshino who seduced you. After all, she did such a bad thing to you, and Senior's figure is like that of a child, without any feminine charm. She could only use such shameless means..."

"are you crazy?!"