In this crossover anime, I fight against the supernatural in my everyday world.

Where else can one find the opportunity to enjoy this kind of carefree time without being watched by others?

Yoruhoshi led Sakurajima Mai into a convenience store on the street. Just as they were about to see what to buy, they saw a very familiar girl with long black hair and an aura that kept strangers at bay.

"Ye Xing... classmate?"

Touma Kazusa, who had just picked up a rice ball from the shelf, clearly hadn't expected to run into Yohoshi here.

Her slender, white right hand froze in mid-air.

Episode 071: Mai Sakurajima's Gift, The Appearance of a Powerful Spirit

After a brief moment of surprise, Touma Kazusa quickly regained her usual calm expression.

"What a coincidence."

She tried to hide her emotional turmoil, but little did she know that she had already revealed her biggest weakness.

When Touma Kazusa saw Yosei, she actually called out his name and greeted him, which was unlike her usual behavior.

"You actually recognize me?"

Night Star chuckled and teased.

"I thought you slept through class every day and didn't remember what I looked like or my name at all."

Touma Kazusa's eyes flickered a few times, her slender fingers holding the tuna rice ball tightened slightly, and she whispered.

"If it were someone else, I wouldn't remember, but..."

"You are different."

Ye Xing was stunned.

He's always the one who attacks others head-on.

This is probably the first time I've encountered such a perfect straight shot.

"You're different." If other girls said those four words, they might just be another polite compliment.

But who exactly is Touma Kazusa?

They are not good at socializing, let alone expressing their inner feelings; they are aloof and withdrawn.

The four words that came out of her lips were incredibly powerful, even to Ye Xing.

Their arrogant, direct attacks are truly not to be underestimated.

Seeing that Yoru didn't reply, Touma Kazusa pursed her lips tightly and hesitated.

"Did I say something strange? I'm not good at communicating with people."

Touma Kazusa didn't know why she had said those words.

Why do I feel that Ye Xing is different from others?

And why is it that the only person I can remember from school is that person?

Was it because Ye Xing helped her out of her predicament on the first day of school?

Or was it because that can of Coke was the first gift she had ever given to a boy, or because the pillow she received for sleeping in class was the first gift a boy had ever given her?

Touma Kazusa didn't understand.

What she didn't know was that she and Ye Xing weren't the only ones standing behind that shelf.

Mai Sakurajima listened intently to the entire conversation.

Because Touma Kazusa can't see her, she can even look directly at the other person's face and carefully observe every subtle change in expression.

As an actress, Mai Sakurajima is incredibly skilled at understanding micro-expressions.

She has already reached a conclusion.

The girl in front of me was very beautiful, with a classic and elegant appearance and a cool and aloof temperament...

Even if I can't say I like Ye Xing right now, I definitely have a good feeling about her!

Wait a moment.

Why did my emotions suddenly become so agitated?

At this moment, Ye Xing also discovered a difficult problem.

Own...

It seems like we're caught in a dilemma?

This is a classic trope in visual novels.

Both female characters extend invitations at the same time; whichever path you choose will disappoint the other.

As a competent player, Ye Xing thought he had found a way to break the deadlock.

That means we should all work together, or even directly address the root cause, to eliminate any potential choices.

But despite all his calculations, Ye Xing overlooked one crucial point.

Mai Sakurajima's Puberty Syndrome.

This is the situation now.

Touma Kazusa cannot see Sakurajima Mai.

If he chooses to play with the three of them, he won't be able to openly talk to Mai Sakurajima so that Touma Kazusa won't find it strange.

Mai Sakurajima must feel disappointed, since it is only when no one can see her that she can relax in public.

OK OK.

Quantum mechanics, you BYD, are you trying to outsmart me?

Suddenly, Ye Xing realized something.

wrong!

Even in despair, there is still a glimmer of hope!

"Touma-kun."

Yoru looked at the rice ball in Touma Kazusa's hand.

"You look tired. Did you not sleep well last night and just came to buy breakfast?"

"No."

Touma Kazusa shook her head, her voice flat.

"I'm not asleep yet, this is my dinner."

"Oh dear, that won't do."

Ye Xing wore a heartbroken expression.

"Then you should go back and rest quickly."

Touma Kazusa nodded slightly, a hint of embarrassment flashing across her pretty face, and said in a voice barely audible.

"Well, I see."

A perfect breakthrough.

The path to salvation lies therein.

At this moment, Ye Xing seemed to have rediscovered the sense of accomplishment he felt when he played Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Strategy Edition in his previous life, after overcoming countless hardships and finally breaking through the impasse.

That's right.

Touma Kazusa's daily routine is completely opposite to that of a normal person.

I practice playing the piano at night and sleep during the day.

Especially since today is Saturday, she must not have slept at all last night.

Fortunately, Ye Xing suppressed the corners of his mouth; otherwise, he might have revealed the wicked smile of the Crooked-Mouthed Dragon King.

Haha, that’s it?

What can quantum mechanics do to me?

My destiny is in my own hands.

Let's start by refusing to be torn between two choices.

After paying, Touma Kazusa hesitated whether to say goodbye to Yosei, but ultimately chose to leave the convenience store without saying a word.

For her now, being able to say even a few words to Ye Xing, especially the phrase "You are different," was already unbelievable. After giving it her all, she simply couldn't do any more.

.......

After buying some food at random and leaving the convenience store, Mai Sakurajima casually unwrapped a rice ball and said something as if it were nothing.

"You seem to be quite popular with girls."

Ye Xing nodded in undisguised agreement.

"That's right, it's all because of my outstanding personal charm."

Sakurajima Mai was speechless at his narcissism and pursed her lips.

"You're too narcissistic."

That being said, Mai Sakurajima did not deny Yohoshi's statement.

The other person is indeed very good-looking, but appearance is not the point.

After getting to know her, Mai Sakurajima realized that Yohoshi was quite different from everyone else she had ever met.

There are many reasons for this, such as eye contact, demeanor, tone of voice, and facial expressions when talking to oneself.

Most importantly, there's one more point.

In Ye Xing's eyes, this former national idol actor seemed to have no halo whatsoever.

To him, he felt like a high school girl in his second year at Soubu High School.