My brother couldn't be a corrupted magical girl.

Chapter 404 Best Friend

The seafood buffet restaurant features soft lighting in every corner, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere.

Ning Zixuan and Hoshino Saki sat facing each other at an exquisite dining table. Hoshino Saki tilted her head slightly, her long, smooth black hair cascading down one shoulder like a waterfall. Her gaze was fixed on Ning Zixuan, with a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

"Ahem, I thought Saki-chan was going to finish the story."

Ning Zixuan coughed a few times and opened the plum wine with the bottle opener on the table.

"Although I really want to tell Zixuan-chan the rest of the story, I'm even more looking forward to the story that belongs solely to Zixuan-chan~"

Hoshino Saki chuckled a few times, tidying up the surrounding seasonings and ingredients on the table, preparing for the meal to come later.

"Since Saki-chan has already revealed her embarrassing past, there's no need for me to hide anything anymore."

Ning Zixuan took a sip of plum wine. The sweetness in the plum wine was not strong or abrupt, but rather a soft and delicate sweetness. After the fruity aroma and sweetness, the mellow taste of the wine gradually emerged.

"The reason I like to wear black dresses is because of someone I like."

As she spoke, a hint of sadness flashed in Ning Zixuan's eyes.

"?"

Did Ning Zixuan's love interest pass away?

Hoshino Saki's expression stiffened slightly. She asked somewhat embarrassedly, "Zixuan-chan, will this touch on your scar? If it will hurt you, then let's not talk about it. Let's eat."

Noticing Hoshino Saki's worry, Ning Zixuan chuckled and shook her head, saying, "It's okay, it's just a very ordinary little story."

"Because my father was always on the move doing business, our family's location was very irregular, which resulted in me having very few friends when I was a child, practically none. I didn't really care at the time, because it's too painful to meet someone you know and then part ways with them, and I didn't like that. So, while my peers were playing in groups, he would often stand alone and watch them play."

"Zixuan-chan, aren't you very lonely?"

"Maybe, until I met him. Let's call him a bookworm or a blockhead for now."

Ning Zixuan seemed to be recalling something, a slight smile playing on her lips. "He was sitting alone next to me, holding a book. He was reading, and I was watching him. At the time, I was thinking, why doesn't this child play with the other kids? Is he being ostracized?"

"Perhaps because I had been staring at him for a while, he suddenly raised his head, looked at me, pondered for a moment, then took my hand and led me to the snack shop. We bought a bag of spicy strips and then went to the group of children."

"In no time, we were all immersed in the fun. Just when I was having so much fun, I noticed that he had mysteriously disappeared again. I searched and searched, and then I found him in the same spot. He was holding that heavy book, 'Five Thousand Years of Xia Dynasty History,' again."

"puff."

Hoshino Saki burst out laughing. "Haha, Zixuan-chan, you really didn't get that nickname wrong. He really loves reading."

"That's what I think too. Or maybe he didn't care to play with us kids back then. I thought he was special. I followed him around every day, which not only allowed me to observe him but also gave me free popsicles and spicy snacks every day."

At this point, Ning Zixuan narrowed her eyes slightly, as if savoring the taste of ice cream and spicy strips.

"Although I do have pocket money, my parents strictly control it and don't allow me to spend it casually."

"But he's different. His parents treat him really well. While others only get one or two yuan of pocket money a day, he gets five or six yuan a day. I've never seen him squander it."

"Of course, he is also very willing to share. No matter what he buys, he is willing to share half with me."

"Wow! That's so generous!"

Hoshino Saki exclaimed in surprise, as she only had an older sister when she was a child.

But her older sister had none of the spirit of Kong Rong sharing pears. She would always use the excuse that eating junk food was bad for her health to steal her spicy snacks and ice cream, and secretly keep them for herself.

Oh oh oh!

Now, not only Ning Zixuan, but even she herself wants a childhood sweetheart like that.

Ning Zixuan was lost in her memories, seemingly unaware of Hoshino Saki's lament, and continued, "Over time, we became friends. It was summer vacation, and the weather was hot. This bookworm could endure the loneliness under the big tree, but I couldn't stand it. As everyone knows, the two things children love to play with the most are fire and water, and I was no exception."

"Coincidentally, there's a Xunyang River near our house. The water quality is quite good; it's crystal clear, and you can clearly see the stones on the bottom and the small fish swimming around. I was thinking that this bookworm always shares his snacks with me..."

We should also give them something in return.

"Back then at school, many students liked to show off their pets," such as bottles filled with small fish and shrimp, turtles, or hamsters. Most of these were bought from outside, but I naturally liked to be different. I planned to catch a small fish and shrimp myself and give it to him.

"At the time, I was full of confidence, thinking I would catch three or four, raise one for myself, give one to my bookworm, and give one to my parents. Then, without paying attention, I fell into the river."

"I couldn't swim at the time, and the sudden turn of events left me flustered and struggling desperately. I don't know how many mouthfuls of Xunyang River water I swallowed."

As she spoke, Ning Zixuan's face turned pale, which showed how dangerous it must have been at the time.

"Just when I thought I was going to drown, this nerd appeared. Without saying a word, he jumped into the river, swam to my side, and grabbed my arm tightly with one hand."

"At that time, I don't know how much time had passed before we finally reached the shore. It was only then that I noticed the wounds all over his body caused by the fishing net. The bright red blood not only stained his clothes but also my black dress. Looking at him covered in wounds, I made up my mind then and there that I was committed to him for the rest of my life."

"Wow, I'm so envious!"

Hoshino Saki sighed, then lowered her head and sighed softly, "Unlike me, I've always stayed in the shrine since I was a child."

She then looked up at Ning Zixuan and asked, "So when are you planning to change into a dress of a different color?"

Ning Zixuan blinked and laughed, "Hehehe, that goes without saying! Of course, I'll wear a white wedding dress when I marry that blockhead!"

"Wow, isn't that romantic?"

"Hehehe, that's a must. I'll definitely invite you to be my bridesmaid when I get married."

Ning Zixuan hiccuped, her delicate face flushed slightly.

Really?!

Hoshino Saki was also quite excited; this was the first time she'd been invited to be a bridesmaid. However, she quickly realized a crucial question: "But Zixuan-chan still hasn't told me who your future husband is~"

"His name is Bai..."

Ning Zixuan stopped abruptly after uttering the word "white." She looked at Hoshino Saki's face, which resembled Hoshino Seri's, and immediately shook her head: "I can't tell you now because I haven't caught up with her yet. It's not good to set a flag too early."

"So, does that mean Zixuan has been in a one-sided love all along?"

As Hoshino Saki finished speaking, she seemed to suddenly realize something, and quickly covered her mouth, apologizing sincerely, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that."

Sometimes, lies don't hurt; the truth is the sharpest knife!

Ning Zixuan's lips twitched slightly. The reason she couldn't marry Bai Yuze was because of her sister's interference.

However, Hoshino Seri is Hoshino Seri, and Hoshino Saki is Hoshino Saki, and Ning Zixuan could still tell them apart. She looked at the apologetic Hoshino Saki and said earnestly, "It's okay, but Saki-chan, I need your help. I don't think I can handle the other one by myself, I need your advice."

"But I've never been in a relationship."

"It's alright. As the saying goes, three cobblers are better than one Zhuge Liang!"

"Okay, but on the condition that we don't ruin other people's relationships, okay?"

Hoshino Saki said somewhat hesitantly.

"Don't worry, they've broken up amicably. But the problem now is that blockhead is too devoted. Even though they've broken up, he still has that woman in his heart. Do you have any ideas on how to make him forget her?"

"Hmm, is that so?" Hoshino Saki chewed on her chopsticks and thought for a moment before slowly saying, "I've never been in a relationship either, but I've only seen some solutions in books. Zixuan-chan, you can take a look."

"For example, when the other person is feeling down, you can stay by their side, listen to their pain, and respond to them, making them feel warm."

"Then gradually integrate into their daily life, such as eating together every day, reading together, and filling the void in their life after the breakup. Take the opportunity to showcase your charm and talents to attract them."

"Finally, create shared memories that belong only to the two of you. Once you feel that the other person has moved on from their past relationship, you can try confessing your feelings."

Ning Zixuan put down her phone's notepad and looked at Hoshino Saki with some suspicion. "Saki-chan, what you're saying doesn't sound like you didn't..."

So this is what it's like to have been in a relationship!

"Cough cough."

Hoshino Saki coughed a few times. "Didn't my sister post about getting a boyfriend on her social media back then?"

"At the time, I was thinking about how to get revenge on my sister, such as stealing her boyfriend or interfering in their breakup. I even read several books on relationships to help me with that."

Ning Zixuan looked at Hoshino Saki with a surprised expression. "Ah, didn't you say you didn't want to ruin other people's relationships?"

"Hehehe, I haven't even implemented it yet~"

Saki Hoshino said somewhat guiltily, then raised her head and said, "Besides, if I really break up with that guy or steal him away, it indirectly proves that he's a womanizer. So, I'm doing this for my sister's lifelong happiness!"

"Huh~ Saki-chan is being a bit hypocritical."

"No way!"

"Okay, okay, now that we've eaten and drunk our fill, it's time for the second half. Matsukaze-cho Avenue, I heard there are several new shops opening there."

Hoshino Saki's face flushed, and she quickly called over the waiter. After paying the bill, she changed the subject, saying, "Okay."

Ning Zixuan gently took Hoshino Saki's hand.

After a midday conversation, their friendship blossomed rapidly, like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.

The main reason is that they share a common enemy—Hoshino Seri. Of course, the most important reason is that Ning Zixuan believes that Hoshino Seri will not only not hinder her relationship with Bai Yuze, but may even become her help!

Matsukaze-cho Avenue is a seaside area located in Ryukizaka Ward.

On one side of the street is the azure sea, with waves gently lapping against the rocks on the shore, and the sea breeze carrying a salty scent. On the other side are rows of shops, ranging from modern fashion brands to traditional general stores.

In the morning, they had already visited many shops. In the afternoon, they spent more time enjoying the scenery and browsing various snack shops.

"How about it? Isn't the environment here beautiful? If you want to go on a date with someone you like, this is a great place!"

On the street, Hoshino Saki was introducing the place to Ning Zixuan, explaining which hotels were cheap and safe, and that magical girls would patrol there.

It's clear that Hoshino Saki truly considers Ning Zixuan her best friend.

Ning Zixuan silently memorized this location, planning to bring Bai Yuzhe here for a date after she won him over.

The two walked along the street for an unknown amount of time, and the sky gradually darkened. During this time, Hoshino Saki suddenly received a phone call from a Snow Flower Magician who said she was going to visit someone's house. She remembered that her mother never liked to go out, so why did she suddenly want to go out today?

However, she didn't pay much attention and continued shopping. Just as she was about to take Ning Zixuan to have dinner and then head home, Ning Zixuan suddenly stopped. Hoshino Saki was a little puzzled and looked up, only to find that the two of them had unknowingly arrived at a wedding dress shop.

Ning Zixuan's gaze seemed to have been drawn to the wedding dress inside.

"Why don't you go in and give it a try, Zixuan-chan?" Hoshino Saki suggested.

"Yes, not only do I want to try it, but Saki-chan wants to try it with me too." Ning Zixuan nodded, her gaze shifting to Hoshino Saki's familiar face, her eyes seemingly carrying a hint of comparison.

"what?"

Then, Hoshino Saki was forcibly dragged into the wedding dress shop by Ning Zixuan.

The bridal shop manager was a woman in her thirties. The moment Ning Zixuan and Hoshino Saki entered, she immediately came to greet them. After hearing their request to try on wedding dresses, she not only did not refuse, but was also extremely enthusiastic.

Throughout the journey, the compliments never stopped. They had only one request: to have a photo taken of them after trying on their wedding dresses.

sheet.

But without a doubt, Ning Zixuan and her group rejected this request; they preferred to give money.

But the proprietress firmly refused to accept it, only saying that if they wanted to buy wedding dresses in the future, they should come to her store.

As for why she said "buy" instead of "rent," you can tell from their demeanor that they are definitely not short of money.

Ning Zixuan didn't care about any of this. If Bai Yuze really liked it, what was wrong with her buying the store? Besides, wasn't her father planning to have Ning Yuxuan learn store management? This store would be a good opportunity for him to test things out.

Setting aside her jumbled thoughts, Ning Zixuan began selecting her favorite wedding dress.

Meanwhile, at Nyaruko's home, Phantom Butterfly sat on the sofa, summarizing the various nodes in Dongying City to understand how many Abyss Beasts she could currently control.

If the Sakura Mage attacks, or if the Demon Sword Grammer launches a surprise attack, how should she retaliate instead of being defeated in a CG?

In the quiet room, her cell phone, which was on the table, suddenly rang.

Huan Die opened her eyes. It was a video call from Ning Zixuan. As soon as she answered, a very beautiful woman appeared on the other end of the screen. The woman was wearing a snow-white chiffon dress, with a few sparkling embellishments on the petticoat. The hem reached the ground, perfectly showcasing her dignified elegance.

Her slender waist was wrapped in white, her breasts were tightly bound, and her fragrant shoulders were half-exposed. The exposed skin was even more translucent and whiter than the thin veil.

On the phone, Ning Zixuan adjusted the veil on her head, seemingly a little uncomfortable. She clasped her two uneasy little hands together at her waist, rubbing them back and forth. Her usually confident face showed a rare hint of shyness.

"Yuze, am I pretty?"

"?"

Huan Die's eyebrows suddenly shot up. "Ning Zixuan, what are you doing?"

Noticing Huan Die's unusual mood, Ning Zixuan's lips curled up slightly, a hint of amusement flashing across her face. "Can't you see? I'm getting married soon! If you don't want me, there are plenty of people in this world who would be willing to take me."

"Oh, when did this happen? Maybe I should go and give a gift of money later."

Huan Die's gaze swept over Ning Zixuan, and she had to admit that Ning Zixuan was truly beautiful now, breathtakingly so.

To be honest, it would be a lie to say that she wasn't affected at all.

"Tsk, you blockhead, don't you know how to say something I like?"

Ning Zixuan feigned anger, her cheeks puffing out slightly.

"Okay, you look beautiful today."

"That's all?"

Ning Zixuan raised her eyebrows slightly, her originally bright eyes instantly becoming misty, and the corners of her eyes gradually reddened, making her look pitiful.

I spent so much time and effort getting ready, only to receive such a bland response.

Seeing her like this, Huan Die couldn't help but sigh softly, a complex look in her eyes, and slowly said, "Zi Xuan, if you had appeared before me a year earlier, I would definitely have married you."

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"Hmph, it's not too late now!" Ning Zixuan's voice carried a hint of stubbornness and expectation.

"Is there anything else? If not, I'll hang up."

Huan Die tried to keep her voice steady, but her slightly rapid breathing betrayed her unusual state.

Something's wrong with her right now, very wrong.

She had thought the side effects had passed, but now, merely because of a slight flutter in her heart at the sight of Ning Zixuan, an uncontrollable heat surged through her body. That heat was like a raging fire, spreading rapidly from the depths of her heart, burning her entire body, as if every inch of her skin was being licked by flames.

She felt she was about to lose control of the magic runes again.

She didn't know if it was because she was being corrupted by Nyaruko's aura, or because Nyaruko had activated all the debuffs a few days ago, but she felt that something was wrong with her body again.

"Hmm...okay, I'll send you two photos later. You can give me your opinion on which one is the best, and I hope you'll tell me the truth!"

Ning Zixuan pouted, her eyes full of coquettishness.

She glanced up and noticed that Huan Die's expression was a little off. Thinking that the other person was busy, she didn't think much of it and hung up the video call after speaking.

"Um."

Huan Die nodded. Just as she was preparing to recuperate and forcibly suppress the intense heat of the magic runes, Ning Zixuan sent her two photos:

One wedding photo of Ning Zixuan, and one wedding photo of Hoshino Saki.

The next second, Huan Die let out a throat gurgle and her figure flashed.

Meanwhile, on the balcony, Nyaruko, who had been lying on a lounge chair sunbathing, slowly opened her pale green eyes, a slight smile playing on her lips: "It seems that Maid-chan has a high affinity for God-Ember. No wonder the Lord of the Abyss wants this body so much."

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