Super God Academy: Kabuto

In the corridor of Skyblade No. 7, Tsukasa Kadoya suddenly sneezed. He rubbed his nose, a narcissistic smile playing on his lips, and muttered to himself, "Tsk, which guy is talking about this handsome guy?"

"Brother Xiaoming!"

A clear and cheerful voice came from afar. Qi Lin jogged to the end of the corridor, her face beaming with a bright smile, and waved enthusiastically at him.

As Tsukasa Kadoya watched the beautiful figure running towards him, his smile deepened unconsciously, and he stepped forward to meet her.

"You've arrived?" His tone was gentle, even to his own surprise.

"Brother Xiaoming, what were you daydreaming about just now?" Qilin stopped in front of him, tilted her head slightly, and said with bright eyes, "We agreed to take a day off today and go out with me! You can't go back on your word!" She chirped like a happy little bird, emphasizing her point.

Looking at her earnest yet slightly naive expression, Tsukasa Kadoya couldn't help but chuckle softly. He naturally reached out and ruffled her soft hair.

"Hey, what are you laughing at! I'm talking to you very seriously right now!" Qi Lin pouted, turning her head away from his hand, carefully tidying her messed-up hair. "Also, stop rubbing my head, it's ruining my hairstyle!"

"Alright, alright, you're absolutely right, young lady." Tsukasa Kadoya readily withdrew his hand, his smile undiminished. "So, esteemed young lady, where shall we go for our inspection today?"

"Hmm... how about going to North Star or Juxia City?" Qi Lin thought for a moment, her eyes filled with longing. "I heard that the reconstruction down there is progressing very quickly. I want to go and see what the homes that everyone has worked so hard to rebuild look like."

"Let's go to Kyokushō City." Tsukasa Kadoya made his choice almost without hesitation. "North Star... might not be convenient lately." Lin Yu's scrutinizing and warning eyes flashed through his mind.

"What's wrong with North Star?" Qi Lin asked, tilting her head in confusion. "My brother's over there! Why don't we just go find him and spend the day with him?"

Seeing her innocently pout and make the suggestion, Tsukasa Kadoya felt as if a feather had gently tickled his heart, making him feel a little itchy and amused. He reached out and gently pinched Kirin's soft, slightly chubby cheeks, almost as if possessed.

"Ouch! Why are you pinching me?" Qi Lin covered her face, staring at him with wide eyes, looking more like a small animal that had been suddenly attacked.

"Brother Xiaoming, are you really not going to consider it? Go to my brother's place!" She was still unwilling to give up.

"What's so fun about your brother's place?" Kadoya Tsukasa shook his head, trying to smear Lin Yu's image. "He's like a retired old man, spending all his time sunbathing, playing chess, and figuring out how to cook. How boring." Without waiting for a reply, he grabbed Qi Lin's hand. "Come on, I'll take you to Juxia City. I guarantee it'll be more interesting than going to your brother's place."

Before Qi Lin could retort, a gray light screen unfolded beside them. Tsukasa Kadoya, holding Qi Lin's hand, who was still not fully aware of what was happening, stepped inside.

As the light and shadow shifted, the two emerged from a deserted street corner in Juxia City. Before them lay a wide and clean street. Although some traces of repairs were still visible, the brand-new buildings, the bustling yet unhurried pedestrians, and the gradually reopening shops all exuded a tenacious vitality of rebirth.

Qi Lin turned around in surprise, watching the light screen slowly close and disappear without a trace. Looking at the familiar city scene before her, she couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow...it's truly amazing!"

Looking at her surprised and excited profile, a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes. He took her hand again and held it in his palm.

"That's nothing," his voice held a hint of coaxing and pride, "there's more to come. Come on, today I'll do whatever you say, I'll take you shopping, buying things, eating all sorts of... uh, eating some really good food!"

He had initially intended to suggest "eating his way through the entire food street," but then he remembered that Lin Yu might have some form of surveillance, so he decided to hold back. However, seeing the instant sparkle and anticipation in Qi Lin's eyes, he thought that occasionally taking a "risk" to spend an ordinary, enjoyable day with this girl might... not be so bad.

Sunlight shone on the rebuilding city of Juxia, and also on the two people holding hands, casting long shadows on them.