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Chapter 169 Sakura: A gentleman? Hmph, I'm a magical girl! (Bonus chapter with 1717 million words)
The scales came to its senses and were completely enraged, its green light becoming dazzling.

It gripped the golden scales tightly in its hand, its wings flapping rapidly, as if trying to blow Ye Hui into catching a cold.

"Sakura, you go first~" Ye Hui whispered a reminder from the side.

"Hi!" Sakura was prepared. After rubbing her eyes, she quickly raised her wand, gathering a faint wind element. With a serious expression, she aimed at the scales in mid-air and chanted the spell, "Wind!"

As the incantation ended, a gentle yet powerful wind appeared out of nowhere and swept towards the scales.

Although the scales possess the special magic to detect lies, their combat power is almost zero.

Faced with the wind's attack, it had no time to dodge and was instantly caught by the wind, its wings bound by the wind, unable to move.

"Well done, Sakura, quick reaction, great job!" Ye Hui praised with a smile as he looked at the scales trapped by the wind.

"Hehe... It's alright~" Sakura was a little embarrassed by the praise, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she scratched her head.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +10]

Although the process was a bit tortuous.

He even played the villain, which greatly agitated the stupid system, causing it to pop up a lot of system logs, all of which Ye Hui ignored.

But the result was good; they finally caught the scales.

"Tomoyo, look! I caught it!" Sakura turned around and excitedly showed off to Tomoyo, who was not far away.

"Yes! I filmed it all!" Tomoyo held up the camera, her purple eyes shining with pride for Sakura.

She pressed the pause button and walked to Sakura's side. "When Sakura was chanting the spell just now, she looked so determined and her movements were so swift. She was so cool!"

Sakura's smile grew even brighter after receiving Tomoyo's affirmation.

She took a deep breath and raised her wand again.

"Restore your original form, Clow Card!"

The words fell.

The scale, trapped by the wind, glowed with a green light.

It struggled a few times, but ultimately could not resist the power of the spell. It turned into a beam of light and was slowly absorbed into the card outline that condensed in the air.

A moment later, a brand new Clow Card fell from the sky. The card was printed with a golden scale pattern and was held by a small figure. It was the Scales Card.

Sakura reached out and caught the scales. She glanced at the cards, then turned around and handed them to Ye Hui, saying, "Ye Hui-kun, here you go."

Ye Hui accepted it.

[Kinomoto Sakura, a disciple of the Heavenly Spirit Root, discovers a rogue spirit beast severely injured and heals its wounds. The rogue spirit beast reveals its grievances, and Kinomoto Sakura promises to seek justice for it!]

[The rogue spirit beast, moved by your actions, decides to hand over the Scales of Truth to Kinomoto Sakura! You lie, claiming that you, Kinomoto Sakura, and the guardian deity Daidouji Tomoyo are in league with them, and seize the Scales of Truth!]

[Congratulations on completing the character side quest – “The Rogue Spirit Beast”! You have received the reward – “Sign of Words”!]

[Spell of Words: An advanced supernatural ability where words become law. It allows one to infuse their spiritual power into language, exerting a compelling mental suggestion and influence on targets with lower cultivation levels. The effect increases with the strength of the spiritual power.]

Ye Hui tilted his head as he looked at the system notification.

With this superpower, wouldn't it be much more convenient to get Sakura and the others to cooperate with us for small tasks in the future?
such as
Let Sakura eat fewer snacks, and let Tomoyo rest more...

Whoops, just kidding.

How could he possibly use such a mentally influential supernatural power on his beloved Sakura and Tomoyo?

At most... I'll only use it when teasing Xiao Ke.

He happily accepted the system reward, returned the scale to Sakura, and couldn't hide the smile on his face.

"Ye Hui-jun, what are you laughing at? Why are you so happy?" Sakura asked curiously, looking at Ye Hui's uncontrollable smile, and poked his arm. "Is it because you've mastered some amazing supernatural power?"

Ye Hui snapped out of his reverie, looked at Xiaoying's curious eyes, and smiled as he ruffled her hair: "I guess so, but what makes me even happier is seeing you successfully subdue the Scales and grow a lot more."

Tomoyo also came over: "Now that we've subdued the Scales, we should tidy up the living room so that Touya-nii won't find anything amiss when he comes down later."

Ye Hui smiled and handed the scale back to Sakura, saying, "Tomoyo is right, keep it safe."

"Oh right! There are still broken pieces of the vase to clean up!" Sakura slapped her forehead, only then remembering that there were still a lot of porcelain shards left on the ground after the vase shattered. If her brother saw them, it would be ruined again!

Ye Hui snapped his fingers again.

The fragments of blue and white porcelain on the ground instantly gathered from all directions, piecing them together precisely, one after another.

In just a few seconds, it was restored to its original state, standing steadily next to the TV cabinet, exactly as it was before.

"Ye Huijun, your supernatural ability is so convenient!" Xiaoying leaned closer to the vase, reached out and touched the vase, and exclaimed sincerely, her eyes filled with envy. "If I could learn this, I would never have to worry about breaking things and getting scolded by my dad and brother again."

Ye Hui:
So you just want to use such powerful supernatural abilities to repair the things you usually break, right?
"Alright, everything's settled, shouldn't we..."

Before Ye Hui could finish speaking, he felt his arm being grabbed by two warm little hands at the same time.

It wasn't very strong, but it carried an inescapable restraint.

He subconsciously turned his head and saw Sakura and Tomoyo standing on either side of him.

Both of them wore "friendly" smiles.

Sakura had a sweet smile on her face, and her fingers gently pinched Ye Hui's arm.

"Ye Huijun, shouldn't we have a serious talk about those 'truths' you just said?"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +9]

Tomoyo nodded in agreement, her eyes crinkling into a gentle smile.

"Yes, Ye Huijun, we haven't heard you properly explain why you're the reincarnation of Clow Reed, why you want to use Sakura as a magical vessel, and why you want me to submit to you."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +8】

Ye Hui: “…”

Seeing the two of them working together so harmoniously, he secretly thought to himself that something was wrong.

"Well... didn't I just say that these were all lies I made up to lure out the scale brand? See, in the end, we successfully lured it out, didn't we?" Ye Hui tried to explain.

"Really? But why do I feel like Ye Huijun, you were really into your acting just now?" Xiaoying's smile became even sweeter. "Especially when you said you were going to drain my magic, your eyes and your tone were so real, I almost believed you."

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +8]

Tomoyo chimed in, "Yeah, Ye Hui-kun, that villainous aura you had just exuded was incredibly powerful! I recorded the whole thing."

She waved the camera in her hand, "I've decided, I'm going to cut that video out separately, and when I get back, I'll add the most magnificent symphony to it and make it into Ye Huijun's villain-themed personal music video!"

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +9】

Ye Hui watched the two working together seamlessly and muttered to himself.

Tomoyo, Sakura, it feels like you two have unlocked some strange attributes?
How come I never noticed before that you guys are so good at holding grudges?

"Ahem, well... it's for the plot, it's for the plot! To make the scales believe it, we have to act it out convincingly."

Ye Hui chuckled awkwardly and tried to argue, but the two men gripped his arm even tighter.

"Oh? It's part of the plot?" Sakura blinked, her slyness deepening. "Then should I play along with the 'plot' and let Ye Huijun experience what it's like to be rebelled against by the 'magic vessel' you mentioned?"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +10]

As she spoke, Sakura actually raised her wand.

Although no direct attack was launched, Ye Hui still felt a sense of "pressure".

Tomoyo, standing to the side, smiled in agreement, pointing her camera at Ye Hui.

"Sakura, calm down! A gentleman uses words, not fists! Let's talk this out!" Ye Hui saw Sakura raising her wand, ready to strike, and quickly took half a step back.

"I'm not a gentleman, I'm a magical girl! A magical girl~!" Sakura said, laughing as she pounced on Ye Hui, reaching out to tickle him.

Zhi Shi also moved to Ye Hui's other side and gently tugged at his clothes to prevent him from escaping.

A "friendly" exchange unfolded in the living room of the Kinomoto family home.

"I was really wrong~" Ye Hui was surrounded by Sakura and Tomoyo, dodging and begging for mercy at the same time.

He swore that he really just wanted to play along with the plot and had absolutely no intention of scaring them.

"Now you know you were wrong? Too late!" Sakura put her hands on her hips, looked triumphantly at Ye Hui who was trapped, and a big smile appeared on her lips.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +10]

“That’s right, Ye Hui-kun.” Tomoyo chimed in from the side, holding up a camera with the lens steadily pointed at Ye Hui. “When you said you were going to drain Sakura’s magic power, you looked so scary that I almost actually believed you.”

Although Tomoyo said that, the smile that she couldn't hide in her purple eyes betrayed her.

She was clearly enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of "judging" Ye Hui.

Watching the usually composed Ye Huijun beg for mercy from her seems to be quite amusing.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +11】

Kero flapped its wings and flew up to Ye Hui, hands on its hips triumphantly: "You brat! You dared to impersonate Clow Reed and say I was your pet! I am the mighty Sealed Beast Cerberus, how could I possibly be your pet!"

[Kerberos's Mood Value +12]

Looking at the three creditors who were united in their hatred of the enemy, Ye Hui felt like a pitiful little guy being bullied by bullies. He sighed helplessly and said, "I sincerely apologize."

"To express my sincerest apologies, I've decided to cook a delicious dinner for everyone myself. What do you think?"

"Ye Huijun is going to cook?" Xiaoying's eyes lit up instantly upon hearing this.

"Ahem, you think you can bribe me with just one meal? Not so easy!"

Sakura verbally refused, but her body betrayed her by taking half a step forward, her eyes brimming with undisguised anticipation.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +8]

Seeing this, Ye Hui deliberately slowed down and began to name the dishes: "Oh? I was also planning to make Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Squirrel Mandarin Fish, Dongpo Pork, and your favorite Wensi Tofu..."

With each dish he mentioned, Xiaoying's eyes lit up a little more. When she heard "Wensi Tofu," her throat visibly moved, her appetite whetted by Ye Hui's words.

"I... I just said it's not that easy, I didn't say it's impossible!" Sakura immediately changed her tune, softening her tone, and even found a way to save face, "Considering Ye Hui-jun's sincerity, I'll reluctantly accept your apology! Hehe~"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +8]

Ye Hui suppressed a laugh, turned to Zhi Shi, and invited, "Zhi Shi, would you do me the honor of trying my cooking?"

Tomoyo smiled gently and nodded: "It is my honor to taste the dishes made by Ye Hui-kun himself. I am looking forward to it."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +9】

"Me too! Me too! You can't leave me out!"

Xiao Ke quickly raised her little paws, afraid of being excluded.

It was practically drooling just from hearing the names of those dishes.

"Didn't you say you wouldn't forgive me?" Ye Hui raised an eyebrow.

"Ahem...ahem!" Xiao Ke cleared her throat, putting on a very magnanimous expression. "Seeing how sincere you are and how much delicious food you've prepared, I'll mercifully forgive you! But if you dare to insult me ​​again next time, I won't be so lenient!"

[Kerberos's Mood Value +15]

Ye Hui watched as the three people and one beast instantly reconciled.

Indeed, there's nothing a good meal can't solve.

If so, then two meals.

Just then, the sound of thumping footsteps came from the stairs.

Touya came down from upstairs.

As soon as he reached the living room door, he saw Ye Hui, Xiao Ying, and Zhi Shi chatting and laughing together, looking very happy.

His brows furrowed instantly.

"What are you doing? Aren't you doing your homework?" Touya asked, his eyes fixed on Ye Hui.

【Kinomoto Touya’s Emotion Value +10】

"Brother! Ye Huijun said he's staying to cook dinner for us! He even said he'll make Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and Wensi Tofu!" Sakura, completely oblivious to Touya's displeasure, excitedly moved closer to him, counting the dishes on her fingers.

"Cooking?" Touya's brows furrowed.

【Kinomoto Touya’s Emotion Value +12】

at this time.

"Ding-dong-"

The doorbell rang suddenly, breaking the delicate atmosphere in the living room.

"I'll go open the door!" Sakura volunteered and ran towards the entrance.

Open the door and take a look.

Standing outside the door was Fujitaka, who had just returned from get off work, carrying a paper bag filled with fruit.

"Daddy! You're back!" Sakura rushed over and hugged Fujitaka's arm affectionately.

"I'm back, Sakura." Fujitaka smiled gently and reached out to pat his daughter's head.

He walked into the entryway, changed his shoes, and looked up to see Ye Hui and Zhi Shi sitting in the living room. He immediately greeted them with a smile, "Ye Hui, Zhi Shi, you're here too. Did you come to play with Xiao Ying?"

"Hello, Uncle Fujitaka." Ye Hui and Zhi Shi stood up at the same time and responded politely.

"Dad, Ye Huijun is going to cook dinner at our house tonight! He said he'll cook lots of delicious food himself!" Sakura grabbed Fujitaka's hand and shook it excitedly.

Fujitaka looked at Ye Hui with some surprise, a hint of astonishment flashing in his eyes before turning into a gentle smile: "Oh? Is that so? Then we must have a good taste of Ye Hui's cooking today."

This young man is calm and reliable, always ready to lend a helping hand when Sakura is in trouble, and he can also make his daughter smile happily.

Therefore, he had always had a good impression of Ye Hui.

【Kinomoto Fujitaka’s emotional value +8】

Seeing this, Ye Hui said, "I hope Uncle Tenglong doesn't mind me taking over the kitchen."

After receiving Fujitaka's consent, Ye Hui turned and went into the kitchen.

As she passed by Touya, she nodded at him as a greeting, but Touya gave her a cold glance in return.

Entered the kitchen.

Ye Hui took out a small bag of pale green medicinal powder from his storage ring.

This was something he had previously refined in the Void Spirit Field. Adding it to dishes not only enhances the taste but also nourishes the body, and is of great benefit to ordinary people as well.

He had just finished putting away the powder when Sakura and Tomoyo followed him into the kitchen and gathered around him.

"Ye Hui-kun, do you need our help washing or chopping the vegetables?" Tomoyo asked softly, looking at the neatly arranged ingredients on the counter.

"No need to trouble you, just watch from the side, it'll be ready in no time." Ye Hui smiled and shook his head, picked up a sharp cleaver, and began to process the pork belly in front of him.

Through long-term practice, his knife skills have become extremely refined. With a slight turn of his wrist, he can cut the pork belly into evenly sized cubes of uniform thickness.

When processing mandarin fish, the blade moves smoothly along the fish bones, quickly slicing the fish meat into thin, intact pieces without leaving a single scrap of meat.

To be honest, Ye Hui had no idea why the Kinomoto family's refrigerator had so many ingredients.

He can find almost anything he wants to do in there.

"Wow! Ye Hui-kun, you're amazing! Your knife skills are even better than my brother's!" Sakura leaned over the counter, her eyes wide as she watched Ye Hui's movements, praising him with admiration.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +7]

Tomoyo also raised her camera, the lens closely following Ye Hui's hand, recording every detail of his cooking.

This could be included in "Ye Huijun's Eighteen Cooking Techniques: The Stir-fry Chapter".

Watching Ye Hui intently preparing the ingredients, the wisps of hair on his forehead swayed gently with his movements, his eyes were serious yet gentle, and even the way he held the knife exuded a sense of efficiency.

Tomoyo couldn't help but sigh softly, "I always feel that Ye Hui-kun's cooking style is inexplicably charming."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +6】

Ye Hui didn't get distracted and quickly prepared all the ingredients. He turned on the gas stove, heated oil in a wok, and once the oil was hot, he first sautéed ginger slices until fragrant, then added the pork belly and stir-fried it.

With a sizzling sound, the rich aroma of meat instantly filled the air.

Then, the rich aroma of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and the sweet and sour aroma of Squirrel Mandarin Fish wafted out one after another, intertwining layer by layer, drifting through the crack of the kitchen door into the living room, making people's mouths water.

Touya, who was reading the newspaper in the living room, unconsciously looked up at the kitchen several times after smelling the aroma, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly.

The aroma is definitely more enticing than what I make myself.
No wonder Ah Xue likes the food this kid makes; I have to admit, he actually likes it too.
【Kinomoto Touya’s Emotion Value +6】

More than an hour later.

A sumptuous dinner was neatly set on the table.

Golden and crispy squirrel-shaped mandarin fish is drizzled with bright red sweet and sour sauce, glistening Dongpo pork lies on a white porcelain plate, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall steams in a casserole, along with refreshing seasonal vegetables and delicate Wensi tofu.

Every dish is a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate; just looking at them makes one's appetite soar.

"I'm starting!" Everyone said in unison, clasping their hands together.

Sakura was the first to pick up a piece of Dongpo pork and put it in her mouth.

The meat melted in her mouth, fatty yet not greasy, and the rich sauce slowly spread on her tongue, carrying a subtle savory aroma. She squinted her eyes happily and mumbled, "So delicious!! Ye Huijun, you're such a good cook!"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +5]

Fujitaka picked up his chopsticks and took a bite of the squirrel-shaped mandarin fish.

The fish is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sweet and sour sauce is perfectly balanced, masking the fishy smell and leaving only a delicious taste.

He couldn't help but nod, praising Ye Hui highly: "Ye Hui, your cooking skills are truly amazing, completely on par with professional chefs in restaurants. Xiao Ying is so lucky to have a friend like you, I'm also blessed with delicious food."

【Kinomoto Fujitaka’s emotional value +4】

Touya didn't say anything, but silently picked up a piece of Wensi Tofu.

The tofu was cut as thin as hair, melted in your mouth, and had a subtle savory flavor from the broth. Before you knew it, your chopsticks were constantly in your mouth, and your previous dissatisfaction had long been forgotten.

"Uncle Fujitaka, you flatter me. I just like to study recipes in my spare time. It's nothing special."

Ye Hui smiled modestly, picked up the serving chopsticks and put a piece of Wensi tofu on Teng Long's plate. "Try this. It's been stewed in broth for a long time, so the texture should be quite soft."

Fujitaka accepted it with a smile, tasted it carefully, and praised it repeatedly.

Ye Hui smiled slightly as he watched his family enjoying their meal.

He turned to look at Tomoyo beside him and asked softly, "Tomoyo, is the taste to your liking? If you think it's too salty or too bland, I'll adjust it next time."

Tomoyo looked up, a smile in her eyes, and nodded gently: "It's delicious. Every dish was made with care. Thank you, Ye Huijun."

Although Touya didn't say a word the whole time, he picked up food much faster, his previously furrowed brows relaxed, and he even ate half a bowl more rice than usual.

Anyone with eyes could see that he was completely won over by the meal.

【Kinomoto Touya’s Emotion Value +10】

Ye Hui looked at the changes in Touya's emotional value and was a little puzzled.

Being captivated by the food is one thing, but how can it also boost my emotional value so many times?
Could it be because he cooked the meal himself, and he felt both unhappy about being outdone by an outsider and yet couldn't help but find it delicious? This conflicting feeling caused his emotional state to rise.

Thinking of this, Ye Hui felt happy and couldn't help but want to tease his older brother, Xiao Ying.

He picked up a piece of Dongpo pork with alternating layers of fat and lean meat, put it in Touya's bowl, and said with a smile, "Touya-nii, eat more. I heard from Sakura that you have to go to school and work part-time, so you must be very tired. Eating meat can help you recover, so don't be shy with me."

Nani?

Don't be so polite with me?
Isn't this meat from their shop?

Although you did cook the meal.
Touya's expression changed repeatedly as he looked at the meat that had suddenly appeared in his bowl.

But he quickly returned to his usual indifference, without picking the meat out of his mouth. Instead, he silently poked at it with his chopsticks and ate it in one bite.

【Kinomoto Touya’s Emotion Value +10】

Haha, I knew it!
Ye Hui was secretly overjoyed.

Touya's tsundere attitude is really interesting~
After finishing our meal, we returned to Sakura's bedroom.

Ye Hui took out a cake box from his spatial storage.

Inside, there's a cream cake covered with plump, fresh strawberries, and a thin layer of icing sugar sprinkled on top of the cream.

"Kero, this was specially prepared for you. Don't try to take Sakura's share."

Xiao Ke, who was dozing on the bed, instantly woke up when she smelled the aroma of the cake. She flew to the cake box, her eyes turning into hearts: "Hehehe~ It's a strawberry cake!"

[Kerberos's Mood Value +8]

Sakura leaned back in her chair, patted her round belly, and said with a satisfied look, "Ye Hui-kun, thank you so much today! Not only did you help me solve the scale problem, but you also made such a delicious dinner and cake. I'm so happy today!"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +5]

“Yes, Ye Hui-kun, dinner was delicious tonight.” Tomoyo sat down beside him, looking at Ye Hui.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +5】

"I'm glad you like it. I'll make it for you often in the future," Ye Hui said with a smile and a wave of his hand.

The enjoyable winter vacation continues.

A few days later, one afternoon, the television in the Kinomoto family's living room was broadcasting a New Year's special program.

The host introduced the New Year traditions of Tomoeda Town in an enthusiastic tone.

“...Every New Year, the residents of Tomoeda Town visit nearby shrines to pray for a peaceful and prosperous year, and for their wishes to come true! Among them, the Tsukimine Shrine, located in the center of Tomoeda Town, is a sacred place of prayer with a history of over a hundred years, attracting many people to worship every year…”

"New Year's worship!"

Sakura stared at the TV screen, her eyes instantly lighting up.

She has never gone to pay respects to the gods during the Lunar New Year with her friends before!
She turned to look at Ye Hui and Tomoyo, who were drinking tea in the living room: "Ye Hui-kun! Tomoyo-chan! Let's go to Tsukimine Shrine for a New Year's visit tomorrow! I heard the fortune slips there are very accurate. We can pray together that the Clow Cards won't cause us any more trouble in the new year, and we can also enjoy some shrine snacks while we're at it!"

“Okay, I’d love to see what the New Year’s shrine in Tomoeda Town looks like.” Tomoyo nodded with a smile without hesitation.

She never refuses any of Sakura's suggestions.

What's more, the thought of participating in traditional activities with friends makes me very happy!
The key point is, this means we have more footage to record!
Ye Hui put down his teacup and said slowly, "A New Year's visit to a shrine? That sounds good."

He was somewhat interested in this traditional activity.

Of course, what he cares about even more is being able to participate in the event with Sakura and Tomoyo. Having two beautiful girls by his side makes it even more interesting!

"Great! Let's leave tomorrow morning! We have to get there before the crowds get too big!" Sakura cheered excitedly, and even took out her calendar to draw a big circle around tomorrow's date.

"We're going tomorrow, so I probably don't need to mark it with a circle, Sukura," Ye Hui said, feeling embarrassed.

"Why don't you need it?!" Sakura raised her head.

Looking at Sakura's adorable appearance, Tomoyo softly suggested, "Sakura, since it's New Year's shrine visit, how about we wear kimonos tomorrow? Wearing kimonos to shrine visits during the New Year is a traditional custom, and I just happened to have prepared a very cute kimono for you, it would suit you perfectly."

As Ye Hui listened, the scene was already flashing through his mind.

Tomoyo will definitely prepare a camera beforehand, and once Sakura changes into her kimono, she'll take a bunch of pictures, and she'll definitely make Sakura pose in all sorts of embarrassing ways~

He could also enjoy the view from the sidelines.

Sakura hesitated for a moment. She rarely wore kimonos and was a little worried that it would be inconvenient, but seeing Tomoyo's expectant eyes, she nodded: "Well... okay, wearing a kimono to the shrine does seem to have a more New Year's feel."

Tomoyo immediately smiled and turned her gaze to Ye Hui: "Ye Hui-kun, I also designed one for you."

"I have it too?"

"Of course, it's a dark blue haori made of soft cotton and linen, so it won't be uncomfortable to wear."

Zhi Shi explained with a smile, "I think this calm yet elegant style suits Ye Huijun very well."

[Goddess Daidoji Tomoyo has prepared special robes for you and Kinomoto Sakura, a disciple of the Heavenly Spirit Root! She can't wait to capture your unparalleled beauty in these robes with a photo stone!]

Ye Hui felt a warmth in his heart.

Tomoyo is always so thoughtful; she even considered the comfort of the fabric.

Since Tomoyo-chan has already prepared it, wouldn't it be too disrespectful for him not to wear it?

“Then it’s settled.” Ye Hui nodded with a smile and said to Sakura, “Tomorrow morning I’ll pick up Tomoyo first, and then we’ll meet up at your house together. That way we won’t waste time and can get there before the shrine gets crowded.”

"Yes! No problem!" Sakura nodded vigorously, already imagining herself wearing a kimono to visit the shrine tomorrow, her face full of anticipation.

Just as the three of them finalized their itinerary for the next day, a fluffy little head suddenly peeked out from the gap in the sofa.

Xiao Ke had woken up at some point and was listening intently, her beady eyes darting around.

New Year's shrine visit?

What it cares about most is not the worship and prayer, but the temple fair behind the worship.

Where there are temple fairs, there are bound to be a dazzling array of snacks!
Takoyaki, candied apples, chocolate bananas, okonomiyaki...

Just thinking about it in her mind made Xiao Ke swallow hard, and her stomach, which hadn't been empty for long, started rumbling again.

It flapped its wings and flew out from behind the sofa, gently patting Ye Hui's arm with its little paws, pretending to be serious: "You're going to the New Year's shrine tomorrow, shouldn't you take me with you? I'm Xiaoying's guardian beast, it's my responsibility to follow her!"

"What are we going to do with you? Go to the temple fair and raid all the food stalls, eat all their ingredients?" Ye Hui mercilessly exposed its little scheme, glancing at its obviously bright eyes, "Don't think I don't know what you're thinking, your thoughts are written all over your face."

"I'm not doing this for the food!" Keroberos retorted, raising his voice and trying to look righteous, his wings held straight. "I am the mighty Sealed Beast Keroberos! My main purpose is to protect Sakura! Eating snacks is just a side thing!"

Despite saying that, its gaze unconsciously drifted to the window, and it was already thinking about which snack to eat first tomorrow, with a little drool unknowingly getting on the corner of its mouth.

[Kerberos's Mood Value +10]

"You'd better save it."

Ye Hui refuted him, "What can you do now that you're looking like a miniature doll, besides following us around asking for food? If we really get into trouble, we might have to protect you."

"With you by my side, I have to keep a close eye on you so that you don't get kidnapped by passing kids who think you're just a regular plush toy."

"You...you're talking nonsense!"

Xiao Ke glared angrily, "I'm clearly very powerful! Although my magic power hasn't fully recovered yet, it's more than enough to deal with a few petty thieves! How dare you underestimate me!"

It became more and more excited as it spoke, clenching its little paws as if it couldn't wait to show off its "strength".

Prove that you're not just a useless sealing beast that only eats!
[Kerberos's Mood Value +18]

Ye Hui couldn't help but laugh when he saw its fur standing on end.

This guy is really easy to tease.

He waved his hand: "Alright, alright, I'll take you with me. But it's a deal, you're not allowed to run around tomorrow, and you're not allowed to eat too many snacks, lest you can't finish the shrine's royal meal."

"That's more like it!" When Xiao Ke heard Ye Hui agree, it immediately put on a smug expression, stopped fluttering its wings, and raised its chin slightly, as if it had won a battle.

[Kerberos's Mood Value +12]

It snorted softly, flew back behind the sofa, found a comfortable corner to curl up in, and began frantically planning its food list for tomorrow.

Takoyaki needs double the bonito flakes, and okonomiyaki needs plenty of cheese!

Fried noodles must be served with a soft-boiled egg, and oden also needs radish and fish balls...

The more I think about it, the more excited I get; the more I think about it, the happier I get; my mouth is practically watering onto the sofa.

The next morning, not long after dawn, Ye Hui went to the Daidoji family as agreed.

Ye Hui can now drive directly into the Daidoji family's manor.

He told the driver to stop the car, and just as he reached the door, Tomoyo opened it.

The moment the door opened, Ye Hui's gaze was drawn to Zhi Shi's attire.

She was wearing a light purple furisode kimono, the fabric of which was delicate and soft, shimmering with a gentle sheen in the morning light.

The most eye-catching feature is the pattern on the kimono.

Layers of magnolia flowers embroidered with silver thread meander down from the neckline, extending along the body of the dress to the hem.

Each petal has a clear and delicate pattern, and when you move around, it seems as if tiny silver lights are flowing between the petals, making it both elegant and lively.

Her black hair was carefully styled into a traditional bun, with a warm jade hairpin inserted diagonally to hold the fluffy ends in place. A few soft strands of hair hung down on both sides of her face, swaying gently with her breath, which not only balanced the neatness of the bun but also added a touch of gentleness.

Upon seeing Ye Hui, Tomoyo's purple eyes instantly curved into crescents: "Good morning, Ye Hui-kun."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +4】

Good morning, Tomoyo.

Ye Hui's gaze lingered on her for a few seconds, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration.

This kimono perfectly accentuated her gentle and graceful temperament, and the magnolia flower pattern was the finishing touch.

He stepped aside to make room for her and naturally opened the car door for her: "Let's go pick up Xiaoying, so she won't get impatient."

"Mmm." Tomoyo responded softly, lifting the hem of her kimono with both hands, and carefully bent down to sit in the car. The sleeves of her furisode were quite long, and she deliberately gathered the cuffs to her wrists to avoid rubbing against the car door.

After the car started, Ye Hui caught a glimpse of Zhi Shi still quietly adjusting her skirt and couldn't help but exclaim, "You look so beautiful today. This magnolia flower kimono suits you perfectly."

Upon hearing this, Tomoyo's cheeks instantly flushed a light blush, like clouds illuminated by the morning light.

She lowered her eyes slightly, covering the corners of her slightly upturned mouth with her sleeve, her voice soft yet tinged with laughter: "Thank you, Ye Huijun. By the way, I also brought Ye Huijun's kimono design sketches."

As she spoke, she took out a neatly folded drawing from her cloth bag, unfolded it, and handed it to Ye Hui.

The paper depicts a set of dark blue haori with smooth lines. The hem and cuffs are outlined with auspicious cloud patterns in gold thread. The curves of the patterns are natural and graceful, neither ostentatious nor lacking in subtle luster under light.

Ye Hui took the drawing, ran his fingers across the paper, and could feel its delicate texture.

He then mobilized his spiritual power, using the Illusory Cloud Robe to conjure a feather robe according to the design, and raised his hand to tidy up the collar and cuffs.

The size of the haori is just right, the cotton and linen fabric is soft and comfortable against the skin, the deep blue tone is calm and elegant, and the gold thread auspicious cloud pattern is faintly visible in the sunlight, making it more textured than I imagined.

"How is it? Does it fit?" Ye Hui turned to look at Zhi Shi, a smile on his lips.

Zhi Shi's eyes lit up. She looked him over carefully for a moment, then nodded and said, "It fits perfectly. The gold thread and auspicious cloud pattern go well with the dark blue color, making Ye Huijun look even more composed."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +7】

The car drove smoothly toward the Kinomoto family's house.

With the car window half-rolled down, the morning breeze carried a faint scent of cherry blossoms into the car.

Along the way, the two naturally chatted about their experiences with spiritual judgment.

Zhi Shi shared her newly conceived design for the robe, while Ye Hui offered suggestions on the combination of spiritual materials.

Occasionally, the two would quietly discuss a particular design detail.

"By the way, Ye Huijun."

Halfway through the conversation, Tomoyo suddenly remembered something, "I had a very interesting dream last night, and I wanted to tell you about it."

"Oh? What dream?" Ye Hui raised an eyebrow and listened intently.

“I dreamt that the three of us—me, you, and Sakura—went to a valley full of cherry blossoms.”

"The cherry blossom trees there are all very large, with branches spreading out like umbrellas, and pink petals falling to the ground, forming a thick carpet of flowers."

"We had a picnic under the biggest cherry blossom tree. Sakura even danced with a little fan, while Kero lay on the picnic blanket next to us, eating strawberry cake with strawberry cake all over his face..."

"That sounds like a nice dream," Ye Hui smiled.

As they were talking, the car had already stopped in front of the Kinomoto family's house.

Before Ye Hui and Zhi Shi could even get out of the car, a pink figure ran out of the house, accompanied by a clear shout: "Ye Hui-kun! Zhi Shi! You're here!"

Sakura was wearing a pink kimono, the hem of which fluttered gently as she ran.

Her kimono was embroidered with light pink cherry blossoms, the edges of which were outlined with pale gold thread, perfectly matching her hair color.

Her hair was carefully styled into two round buns, each adorned with a small cherry blossom hair accessory. Pink tassels hung down beside her ears, swaying as she walked, making her incredibly cute.

(End of this chapter)