My daily life in various anime crossovers can't possibly be this sci-fi.

So, Honoka Kousaka really did become just as she herself said, "with nothing left but positivity, optimism, and never giving up."

As if his heart were being gripped tightly by sharp claws, Jiang Jinghua felt a suffocating pain as he gazed at Honoka before him. This feeling was far more intense than ever before.

Because this time, he realized, to an unprecedented degree, that Honoka was a living, breathing human being.

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Chapter 105, Section 106: After Shedding the Shell of "Miracle" (Part 3)

Jiang Jinghua got to know μ's entirely because he first met Honoka Kousaka.

When he was trapped in self-doubt and self-contempt, Honoka appeared in his life like the sun, illuminating his path forward. It was because of the pure kindness shown by Honoka Kousaka and everyone in μ's in their interactions with others that Jiang Jinghua felt needed by someone for the first time in his life.

Honoka Kousaka, who does whatever she wants, can laugh anytime, and makes everyone else happy, has somehow become the object of Jiang Jinghua's admiration.

If only one day... I could become like her.

It was precisely because of this longing that Jiang Jinghua felt there was an insurmountable distance between him and her.

That's for the best. After all, without the ozone layer to block it, ultraviolet rays from the sun could be deadly.

but……

Honoka Kousaka sobbed, uttering broken phrases one after another. All the youthful exuberance and optimism she once possessed, as if she could reach any destination, had vanished: she truly had nothing left.

Honoka Kousaka is neither a miracle worker nor a born leader.

She is just an ordinary sixteen-year-old girl, currently in her second year of high school, who occasionally likes to have unrealistic dreams.

That's it.

A suffocating pain gripped Jiang Jinghua's nerves.

I should do something...

...and I can indeed do something about it.

So Jiang Jinghua made a decision that even he himself could not have imagined.

He stood up and walked over to Honoka Kousaka.

Then he hugged her tightly.

……

Even Honoka herself was momentarily speechless due to extreme shock.

What am I doing?

The soft touch of Honoka's body came into his arms.

Her arms wrapped around Honoka's slender waist, and her head rested on his shoulders. Two soft, elastic mounds, beginning to take shape...

However, to Jiang Jinghua's complete surprise, before he realized the terrible consequences of his actions, Honoka Kousaka also did something he never expected.

She reached out and hugged Jiang Jinghua tightly... even tighter than he did, as if she wanted to twist him in two.

"Whoosh... hiss, whee... whoosh..."

The wailing eventually stopped, replaced by intermittent soft sobs.

Honoka closed her eyes tightly, rested her head on Jiang Jinghua's shoulder, and remained silent.

At this moment, Jiang Jinghua felt he had no time to consider trivial matters such as Honoka's figure or the size of her breasts.

He felt as if he could hear Honoka Kousaka's heartbeat.

……

"...Really, Jinghua-jun, this is genuine sexual harassment."

After that, it was unclear how much time had passed before Honoka reluctantly let go of Jiang Jinghua. She sat on the bed, pretending to be absent-minded as she played with her fingers, her tear-streaked face flushed like the morning sun.

"Alright, alright, I'm guilty, I accept the punishment. Is that alright?" Jiang Jinghua said with a smile.

I can't remember what I was thinking at the time at all.

However, this result... seems pretty good?

Honoka Kousaka sat quietly, without saying a word.

Although Jiang Jinghua had virtually no experience dating girls, he had read a lot of comics and could clearly see the deeper meaning hidden in Honoka Kousaka's expression at that moment.

That... was probably an expression that was a mixture of joy and shyness.

This is an expression often seen in stories of youthful exuberance, often associated with those who have achieved success in their social lives.

"How are you feeling now that you've vented?" Jiang Jinghua asked with a smile.

“…Mm.” Honoka nodded.

"Although I never thought I'd be the one to encourage you... well, this day has finally come." Jiang Jinghua smiled wryly. "When I heard you say that I know everything and can do everything, I was really a little scared."

"I really think so." Honoka smiled shyly. "I found out when I was chatting with Eriri-chan: it turns out that Jinghua-kun was also the production supervisor for a doujin game? And it received unanimous praise from the group. You did most of the work on the PV the other day, right? So, Jinghua-kun, you really seem to be able to do everything."

"I'm really happy to be praised like that by you," Jiang Jinghua said.

"But do you know what?" Jiang Jinghua suddenly changed the subject, "Do you know how I viewed you when we first met?"

"Huh? Yes, what does it look like?"

“Back then, I really admired you. I thought, ‘If only I could become like you,’” Jiang Jinghua said earnestly. “I really thought that back then.”

"Huh? Wh-what is it?!" Honoka blushed and turned her head away, muttering softly, "Longing, longing for something..."

Jiang Jinghua didn't hear Honoka's quiet mutterings and continued earnestly, "It turns out you also quite admire my abilities in certain areas. Hmm, Maki once told me something: 'Everyone has things that no one but themselves can do.' Thinking about it now, it's really true."

“I used to think I was worthless, that I couldn’t do anything, and that no one would even look at me properly… And Honoka, you used to think you were worthless except for trying your best,” Jiang Jinghua analyzed. “But you’ve mentioned your strengths before, and you have many strengths. For example, your concern for your companions, your desire to make everyone smile… Oh, right, you actually sing really well.”

"Really? Thank you!" Honoka finally showed her usual smile once again.

"So everyone's existence is valuable. Especially you, as the team leader," Jiang Jinghua said.

He had barely finished speaking when he seemed to suddenly remember something and quickly added, "Oh, right, you actually have another advantage. With this advantage, no matter how many mistakes you make, you can be forgiven... because this advantage gives you a completely irreplaceable value compared to others."

"Huh? What's that?"

Honoka curiously leaned closer, wanting to hear what was going on.

“Well, that is—” Jiang Jinghua deliberately dragged out the last syllable.

"Honoka Kousaka, you are super cute."

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Chapter 106, Section 107: The Two Died Happily

"Huh? Huh... Huh!"

Honoka's face... honestly, if she lived in an anime, her head would probably be a real steam boiler by now.

"W-what, Lord Jinghua? You're just saying strange things!"

Honoka turned her head away, collapsed onto the bed, and buried her head in the pillow like an ostrich.

what……

Oh my god...

This kind of thing...

It actually happened!

Although Jiang Jinghua doesn't seem to have any particular reaction now, his inner thoughts are so intense that they're about to explode.

Ah... this kind of clichéd plot that I've seen countless times in anime and games... actually happened to someone like me!

Ever since his past life, Jiang Jinghua had always wanted to find a girl he found acceptable to play this kind of trick on... but he never expected that it would actually work out like this!

Should I consider going to a fancy Japanese restaurant for dinner tonight and eating until I'm stuffed to celebrate?

Although he really wanted to do something even more outrageous to tease Honoka, after careful consideration, Jiang Jinghua ultimately gave up on the idea.

He simply stood up, looked at Honoka rolling around on the bed, and smiled: "Finally back to normal... Honoka really needs to smile to be true to herself."

"What?!" Honoka turned around, laughing jokingly. "Isn't that a contradiction?"

The two of them burst into laughter at the same time.

……

So, what exactly happened...?

Honoka Kousaka's younger sister, Yukiho Kousaka, is wondering if there's something wrong with her brain.

Things started acting strangely the moment that guy suddenly appeared. Although my sister's behavior had been a bit off lately, seeing that guy made her incredibly agitated...

Back then, I could hear my older sister's shouts so clearly that even when I was studying upstairs.

Then, somehow, my older sister calmed down, and the boy started explaining something to her. While he was explaining, the two of them ran into the room and started doing something...

Immediately afterwards, Honoka's wailing, which could only be described as utterly miserable, echoed from the room. The negative emotions and grief contained in those wails sent chills down Yukiho's spine. It was as if the protagonist in a drama was being brutally tortured by the villain...

Xuehui tried to open the door, but it was locked.

So what exactly is going on in there?! Could it be...?

She ran downstairs to find her mother and ask for help. But her mother just put on a world-weary expression and told her things like, "Young people should solve their own problems."

Soon, Xuehui heard the sounds coming from the room turn into laughter.

Could it be that……

My older sister has gradually succumbed to the cruel abuse of the unnamed male A, slowly getting used to that excruciating pain, and... even starting to enjoy it?

No! This absolutely cannot be allowed to continue! Even if it's too late now, but...

"Bang bang bang bang!"

Xuehui knocked on the door with all her might.