I endured the humiliation and humiliation while being besieged by the ghost story elder sister.

With a helpless sigh, he took off his school uniform and put it aside, changed into a loose set of pajamas, and went back to bed.

As you can see, there is another pillow next to his pillow, and you can faintly smell Fanxia's unique scent from it.

Just thinking about yesterday, after taking a shower, Sister Fanxia unceremoniously crawled into his bed, claiming that she was taking care of him, a sick person.

No one had the energy to argue with her for the time being, so she had no choice but to agree.

But to his surprise, when Fanxia's soft and voluptuous body brushed against him unintentionally, it felt icy cold.

This was the perfect pillow for Nozomi, who was still running a fever. Nozomi was already weak, and her willpower was even weaker at this moment.

He couldn't resist at all and hugged Fanxia tightly. The soft, fragrant flesh was in his arms, and he couldn't suppress the boy's reaction.

Just when he thought Fanxia would push him away, she didn't say anything and just let him hold her.

Thinking of this, Xi Ling, who was lying on her side on the bed, couldn't help but blush. She didn't know what was wrong with her.

He used to be able to remain calm and treat Fanxia as a gentle older sister, but now…

however.

Just as he was lost in thought in his room, Fanxia, ​​who had gone out to buy breakfast, came over with freshly made sandwiches.

"Eat it while it's hot, Mio... You need to take your fever reducer after you're full," she said softly.

Neither of them noticed that the notification light on Ximiao's phone, which was placed on the bedside table, was flashing slightly.

In a classroom of Class 1-A at St. Martin's Private High School.

All the students in the class were present, except for the seat next to Arisa, which was left empty.

Just now, the homeroom teacher told her that Xi Ling was sick and had taken the day off.

But he was perfectly fine when she met with Ximiao on Saturday…

This is really strange.

Because Nozomi wasn't there, Arisa couldn't concentrate on class today and was absent-minded all day.

In the afternoon, Arisa finally couldn't suppress her impulse and decided to ask the club for leave so she could visit Nozomi.

Even though she knew that a certain otaku snow woman would be there, she was more concerned about whether Nozomi was alright.

As soon as school was over, she rushed to the station and headed towards Roppongi, heading straight for the address that Nozomi had given her.

Inside the apartment...

Having taken fever-reducing medicine, Xi Ling was fast asleep with one hand resting on Fan Xia's body.

As for Fanxia, ​​because she had to work, she took a cushion and sat on his bed, using her tablet to finish her manuscript.

at this time.

A knocking sound came from the entrance hall, which made her a little puzzled.

"Who is it? Could it be the package I ordered earlier?"

Thinking back to some clothes she had bought online before, she figured they might have arrived by courier, so she didn't suspect anything further.

After gently removing Xi Ling's small hand, she got out of bed and walked slowly towards the entrance.

As she pushed open the door without warning, what came into view was a face she never dreamed would appear at her doorstep.

"Hi~ I'm here..."

Before the girl could finish speaking...

The next moment, Fanxia made a move to close the door, but was stopped by Arisa.

"Get out! This is my house! You've already taken Mio away, and now you want to kick me out of my own home?!"

In Fanxia's eyes, Arisa came with ill intentions and definitely wanted to take Mio away completely.

Thinking of this, she pulled hard on the doorknob, but Arisa's foot was already stuck in the door crack, and she was powerless to change anything.

Seeing that Fanxia was so resistant, the girl quickly explained, "I'm not here to cause trouble! I heard... that Mio is sick, so I came to visit him!"

"Do you think... I'd believe your nonsense?!"

She wouldn't believe a single word the devil said!

The two remained locked in a stalemate at the doorway. Even though Arisa used her tail to the fullest extent, she still couldn't pry the door open.

After all, last time in the women's restroom, this reclusive snow woman managed to beat him up in a sorry state with a flurry of wild punches.

If she's determined not to let me in, Arisa really can't do anything about it.

At this moment, both of them restrained themselves and tried their best not to disturb Ximiao, who was resting in the room.

The two of them could only stare at each other, neither willing to give in.

Author's note: Can we chat for five minutes? |ω?)? ???

Chapter Twenty-Three: Fanxia's Compromise

In the living room, Fanxia was sitting on the sofa, still rubbing her red little hands.

Her beautiful eyes coldly stared at the girl opposite her, who was drinking oolong tea.

The two had been locked in a stalemate in the entryway for quite some time, but Fanxia was ultimately a nerdy girl who didn't exercise much, so in terms of physical strength, she was naturally no match for Arisa.

She had no choice but to reluctantly let Arisa in.

After a long while, she spoke to the girl opposite her in a low voice, sounding annoyed.

"I've given you tea, it's time for you to get lost!"

"Eh~ But I haven't visited Mio yet."

After putting down her teacup, Arisa sat on the sofa with her beautiful legs, encased in over-the-knee stockings, crossed over each other.

The girl seemed determined to see Xi Ling before she would give up, which infuriated Fan Xia, who wished she could give her another good beating.

"...What exactly do you want, you devil! I don't believe you would be so kind as to come and visit him."

"Don't be so wary of me~ I really just wanted to come and visit Mio."

Seeing how wary Fanxia was of her, and knowing that demons didn't have a good reputation, Arisa felt somewhat helpless.

however.

Fanxia, ​​sitting on the sofa, did not reject her without hesitation as she had expected.

Fanxia remained silent for a while before suddenly speaking.

"You demons can grant other people's wishes by paying a price, right?"

"Ah? That's definitely true..."

Arisa was a little confused; what did she want to do by asking that question?

But then, Fanxia, ​​who was sitting opposite her, suddenly stood up and walked to her side, as if she had made up her mind.

Fanxia leaned her head close to her ear and whispered something, which made Arisa, who heard what she said, pause for a moment.

She looked at Fanxia in disbelief, wondering if she had misheard.

Are you sure you want to make this wish to me?

"Okay, if you agree, I'll let you see Mio..."

Although she was very unhappy about having to make a wish to the devil, the key issue was that she couldn't beat Arisa.

If she insisted on going to Ximiao's room, he wasn't confident he could stop her. For the time being, this was the only way he could think of to ensure Ximiao's safety.

Arisa had no reason not to agree, but she continued speaking.

"Then you should know that the price for making a wish is determined by me, right?"

"...I know, but if the price is for me to leave Mio, I don't mind dying with you!"

"of course."

Seeing Honoka staring at her intently, Arisa nodded in agreement, but didn't immediately decide on the price...

Then, looking somewhat reluctant, Fanxia led her to the door of Ximiao's room.

"Mio is still resting... don't wake him."

"I know~"

Having said that, Arisa, who hadn't seen the boy for over a day, couldn't wait to push open the door.

In the dimly lit room, the girl could easily see Xi Ling lying on the soft bed, fast asleep after taking fever-reducing medicine.

His lovely face looked very rosy, perhaps because he still had a fever.

But soon, she noticed the pillow lying to the side, with a few strands of silver hair on it, and she knew without even thinking whose it was.

But she didn't take it to heart, pretending she hadn't seen it.

"Although Mio is cute normally, she evokes even more protective instincts when she's sick."

Arisa couldn't help but sigh, and even slipped into the room when Honoka wasn't paying attention.

She lay down next to Ximiao and took a few photos of herself and the sleeping boy with her phone.

Then, satisfied, she decided to go back.

Before leaving, Arisa didn't forget to say something to Honoka.

"I'll come again next time!"

"roll!"

……

night.

"Huh? Arisa was here?! Why didn't you wake me up, Honoka-nee?!"

Completely unaware that Arisa had come to visit him, Nozomi didn't tell Honoka about it after waking up.