A newbie's anime life diary

"Is this all? No problem." Xuehui, of course, wouldn't raise any objections.

Then, the two of them started doing their homework at the same dining table they had been at before.

Just as Yukino took out her textbook, she saw Yukiteru bring something out of the room: "This is... an incense burner?"

Yukino recognized the small bronze object in front of her at a glance.

"Ah, this was given to me by a friend I know. Of course, the incense is the real thing. He said it can restore energy very well, so I thought I'd give it a try."

As she spoke, Xuehui took out a small piece of incense, lit it, and placed it in the incense burner. In just a few seconds, a light and refreshing scent wafted out, carrying a faint lemon aroma that invigorated the spirit and lifted the mood.

Seeing the expression on Yukinoshita's face, Yukiteru sighed. As expected of a gift from the living god, this incense, specially made by Sanae Kochiya, was countless times more effective than any other incense available. And this was just for everyday use; the ones used during cultivation must have even more terrifying effects.

"Alright, feels pretty good, right? Let's start doing our homework."

Sitting opposite Yukinoshita, Yukiteru picked up the homework he had partially completed during the day and began to write.

Yukinoshita was no longer surprised that Yukiteru could produce such high-quality incense. After what had happened, she instinctively felt that it wouldn't be surprising if Yukiteru produced anything, let alone just incense.

As the fragrance gradually filled the living room, the two began to concentrate, with only the sound of pens scratching their pens constantly audible.

In less than an hour, Yukihiro quickly finished his homework. Seeing that Yukinoshita was still writing diligently with her head down, Yukihiro did not disturb her. He quietly got up, took his phone, and went to the bedroom.

It's not too late yet; some people in certain professions are still busy at this hour.

Sure enough, the call was answered within seconds of dialing, and Machida Sonoko's voice came through the receiver: "Sora-sensei, you're finally back? If Shizuka hadn't told me you were out of town, I would have thought you had disappeared."

Xuehui is currently contacting Machida Sonoko, his editor at the paperback station. After a summer vacation, he has a lot to do. He smiled and said, "Well, I contacted you as soon as I got back. I've been looking at the information online these past few days, and it seems the response is still good."

"Of course, look at how many resources we've invested in promotion. We've already had an animation company contact us, hoping to adapt the novel into an animation. It's just that we haven't been able to get in touch with you, so we've been dragging our feet."

"It's getting an anime adaptation so soon? There are only four volumes out." Yukiteru was also surprised. Normally, light novel anime adaptations wouldn't happen this quickly. Yukiteru had originally planned to write more content to fill in the time gaps in the first volume of the novel before taking this step.

“That’s what we’re thinking too. After all, you mentioned before that you would write a side story to supplement the story of the first volume of the novel, so it all depends on your decision.” Machida Sonoko said this. Indeed, while it’s possible to adapt the first and second volumes of the novel directly into an anime, there would always be some original content. Since Yukiteru already has a plan to complete the story, the anime adaptation would be even more perfect.

Xuehui thought for a moment and made a decision: "In that case, I will give you the contents of Volume 5 and the side stories together. As for how to negotiate, that's up to you. I don't have much experience with that."

"Then you'd better hurry up, since you're doing really well right now, so don't fall behind on your manuscript~" Machida Sonoko said with satisfaction after hearing Yukiteru's decision, and then hung up the phone.

Putting down his phone, Xuehui stretched his arms: "Adding a side story to Volume 5? I haven't even started writing a single word yet. I'm so busy."

Xuehui picked up his laptop from the table and left the bedroom to start writing.

Then, to his amusement and exasperation, Yukino Yukinoshita fell asleep leaning against the table.

It seems the incense has made the already tired girl relax too much.

Chapter 67 Meow?

Yukiteru put down his notebook and went to Yukinoshita's side to take a look.

Okay, I'm completely asleep.

When Yukino Yukinoshita is asleep, her expression softens a bit. Her profile, resting on her arm, with a few strands of hair falling down, gives her a bit of a Sleeping Beauty look.

However, now is not the time to admire the other person's sleeping face. Yukihira reached out and gently pushed Yukinoshita's shoulder, saying, "Yukinoshita, Yukinoshita, wake up."

"Hmm... Meow..." Seemingly a little uncomfortable after being touched, Yukinoshita moved her head, glanced to her right, and continued to sleep.

"...Meow? What is this? Are you dreaming of becoming a cat?"

Xuehui straightened up with a wry smile, glanced at the clock in the living room, and saw that it was past 8 o'clock and completely dark outside.

What should we do?

"Well, since you're tired, let's take a good rest. Sorry for the intrusion, Yukinoshita."

He spoke softly, then bent down and carefully picked up the girl in front of him.

Whether it was the effect of the incense or she was genuinely tired, Yukinoshita didn't wake up despite Yukiteru's considerable movements. She gently rested her head on Yukiteru's shoulder, even shifting slightly to find a comfortable position to lean against him. It was truly hard to know what to say.

There are two bedrooms in the house, one for Yukiteru and one for a guest room. Sometimes Hiratsuka Shizuka comes over and sleeps here, and it is kept very clean.

He pushed open the door and went inside, carefully placing the girl on the bed and taking off the slippers that were still hanging on her small feet.

He took a clean blanket from the cabinet and covered the girl with it, tidied her slightly messy hair, and then put the incense burner, which was still mostly burned, into the room.

Seeing the girl breathing steadily and a faint smile on her lips, Xuehui also smiled.

"Get some rest."

Time passed by, and before we knew it, it was late at night.

Under the quiet night sky, the snow beneath the eaves stirred and opened its eyes, still half-asleep.

"I slept so well... hmm?"

After muttering to herself for a moment, the girl gradually came to her senses.

"I think I was doing my homework at Hiratsuka-kun's house before, and after I finished, I felt a little tired. But it seems like he... took his phone to his room. What happened after that?"

Finally, Yukinoshita realized that she was lying in bed.

No way!

He jumped up, the blanket covering him slowly falling away. He breathed a sigh of relief as he looked at the girl in her uniform, still perfectly intact. He couldn't help but scold himself for making wild guesses; he should know the other person's character very well.

Turning her head to look at the room illuminated by the moonlight, Yukinoshita realized that this was the guest room of the other party's house. The layout was similar to his bedroom, but there was only some basic furniture.

The phone was on the bedside table, and an incense burner sat beside it, emitting a faint fragrance. Yukinoshita picked up the phone and saw that it was already past 1 a.m.

"It's so late, they should all be asleep by now, what should we do?"

Thinking this, Yukino put on her slippers and slowly walked to the door, opening it.

Under the snow, which had been carefully covered, I opened the door and found that there was light coming from the living room.

With a puzzled look, Yukinoshita slowly walked over and saw Yukiteru sitting at the table wearing a silk short-sleeved pajama set, his eyes intently fixed on the laptop, typing away on the keyboard.

The sound of the door opening and footsteps brought Yukiteru back to his reverie. He turned around and saw Yukinoshita standing in the hallway.

"You're awake? I thought you were going to sleep until morning." Yukiteru smiled as he looked at Yukinoshita, whose hair was a little messy after waking up.

"I'm sorry, I actually fell asleep earlier." Yukinoshita said somewhat shyly, not expecting to fall asleep in such an environment. It seems she was really quite tired.

However, Yukinoshita can't be entirely blamed. Yukiteru's incense helped Yukinoshita, who was already somewhat exhausted, to recover her strength and relax her completely. In addition, since there was nothing to worry about, she fell asleep, which was something neither of them expected.

"I should be the one apologizing. I didn't want to disturb you since you were asleep, so I took the liberty of carrying you to the guest room to rest." Looking at the time on the computer screen, Xuehui realized it was already quite late. "It's past one o'clock. I didn't expect to be so busy until this late. Since you're already resting at this time, and it's just across the street, I think you shouldn't bother going back. Just rest here for the night."

Stay overnight?

The word immediately popped into Yukinoshita's mind, causing her embarrassment from being carried to the guest room by Yukiteru to rise again.

Yukinoshita had originally planned to go back, but for some reason, she didn't want to go back at all. Then she made a decision that surprised even herself: she agreed to stay the night.

Yukiteru had said this because it was already late, and Yukino would probably have to deal with all sorts of things if she went back alone, so it would be better for her to rest here. He had expected her to refuse, but Yukiteru was surprised by her direct agreement. He hadn't even needed to use the excuse he had prepared. It seemed that she trusted him quite a bit.

Closing his notebook, Xuehui stood up and said, "It's getting late. Even though you took a nap, you should still rest a bit more to recharge. I'll get you a new towel, toothbrush, and cup so you can wash up."

After saying that, she went to the storage room, took out a new set of clothes, and then went to the guest room. She took out a set of pajamas that hadn't been opened yet and placed it in front of Yukinoshita: "Here, toothbrush and towel. This set of pajamas belongs to Shizuka-nee. She bought it but hasn't worn it yet, so it might be a little big. Just make do with it. Um... I don't have any other clothes that would fit you."

"If that's the case, I'll have to reconsider your character, Hiratsuka-kun, and whether I should stay here overnight."

Taking the items, Yukinoshita blushed and glared slightly at Yukiteru. Of course, she knew what Yukiteru was talking about; there was no way there would be a change of underwear.

Hmm...maybe Hiratsuka-sensei might have one or two items here, since she knows she occasionally comes over and stays overnight. But then she thinks about her figure...

Yukinoshita silently walked into the bathroom.

Xuehui, of course, had no idea about the girl's wild imagination. After scratching his head, he took out a carton of milk from the refrigerator, opened it, poured two glasses, and started warming it.

A dozen minutes later, after a quick shower and drying her hair, Yukinoshita, wearing slightly ill-fitting pajamas, came out again after putting her clothes back in the room.

She looked at Xuehui, who was still typing on the keyboard, and said, "Are you busy with your novel?"

"Ah, I have to catch up on Volume 5." After finishing typing a section, a chapter was complete. Yukiteru finally closed his laptop, then went to the kitchen, took out a glass of milk at just the right temperature, and handed it to Yukinoshita: "Drink this and then go rest."

"Thank you." The amount of milk wasn't much, just a little over half a cup, but I didn't feel bloated and finished it quickly.

It was already past 1:30 AM, and if I didn't go to sleep soon, it would be too late.

Opening the guest room door, Yukinoshita glanced at Yukiteru: "Good night, and thank you, Hiratsuka-kun."

Good night, and you're welcome, Yukinoshita.

Chapter 68 People are doing things, and they are watching.

Xuehui has always had a good quality of sleep. At 6:30, he got up at the sound of his alarm clock.

Looking at the morning light outside the window, I can't help but sigh that it's another beautiful day.

Of course, he didn't forget that there was a guest staying at his house that night.

After changing his clothes and leaving the room, Xuehui noticed that the girl next door hadn't gotten up yet, so he went straight into the bathroom to wash up beforehand.

About ten minutes later, when Yukiteru came out of the bathroom, Yukinoshita's bedroom door also opened, and the girl, wearing a nightgown, walked out, gently patting her mouth.

"Good morning, under the snow."

"Good morning, Hiratsuka-kun." Yukinoshita immediately lowered her hand upon seeing Yukiteru. She had assumed Yukiteru wouldn't be up so early, but he was actually earlier than her. She had slept very well last night, though she had woken up once, but the aromatherapy had helped ensured a particularly good night's sleep.

"Go wash up quickly, you need to go back and change your clothes later." Xuehui reminded him with a smile. After all, he had worn his uniform and stockings all day yesterday, and he couldn't wear them again today. He had to go back.

Yukinoshita knew all this, nodded, and went into the bathroom.

After washing up, she put on her uniform instead of stockings and walked barefoot into the kitchen in her slippers.

"Let me help too. I'm feeling much better today."

Seeing that he was determined to help no matter what, Xuehui could only nod and say, "Then I'll trouble you to make the vegetable salad."

"Okay." Looking at the vegetables on the counter, Yukinoshita nodded. Eating some vegetable salad in the morning suited her taste perfectly, and she quickly got to work making it.

Xuehui put the sliced ​​bread into the toaster and then took out two eggs: "Do you want the eggs fried or boiled?"

"It's boiled, right?" Yukinoshita said without hesitation, as always avoiding too much oil.

"I see. But we still need some meat. How about bacon? It's a balanced diet." He took out a box of chopped bacon and started heating the pan.

Paying attention to her diet is indeed a good thing, but in Yukiteru's opinion, Yukinoshita's body is still a bit too thin.

Meanwhile, he started preparing bento boxes, since Yukinoshita had stayed at his house last night and definitely wouldn't have time to make one for himself, so he needed to prepare two. Hiratsuka Shizuka had sent a message yesterday saying that some teachers from the school were going to a meeting at the Ministry of Education and wouldn't be coming to school, so she told him not to prepare any.

Otherwise, it would really take some time to prepare a three-person serving.