He had already gone blind as soon as he arrived in Genshin Impact.

Lu Zi covered her mouth and chuckled softly, but continued speaking without hesitation.

"If Lady Coral continues to fool around, I'll be working overtime tonight too~".

Upon hearing this, Coral Palace Xin Hai immediately wilted like a frostbitten eggplant, completely deflated, but she could only force herself to continue her work.

"Waaaaah."

These few cries were her final accusations.

"..."

——Narukami Taisha Shrine

Ever since she learned that Wu Di was at Narukami Taisha, Ayaka Kamisato has made a point of visiting whenever she has time.

And as they became more familiar with each other, Ayaka Kamisato was no longer as easily nervous and shy as she had been at the beginning.

Now, she slowly exudes the aura of a young lady from a wealthy family.

Whether in speech or behavior, she exudes elegance and composure at all times.

This surprised Wu Di somewhat; in a sense, this was the woman with the most aristocratic air he had ever encountered.

Moreover, from their first impressions and subsequent interactions, Wu Di gained a deeper understanding of this young lady and developed a greater fondness for her.

……

This time, Ayaka Kamisato brought a set of shogi because she had talked to Wu Di about it and knew that he didn't know how but was somewhat interested.

She planned to teach while playing, so that she could learn faster. However, these were not the main points. The main point was that this would bring her closer to her "idol".

However, Wu Di wasn't so fickle; instead, he listened attentively to the girl's explanation of the basic rules.

After understanding how to download, the process officially began.

At first, Wu Di was completely confused. Although he understood the basic rules, it was not the same when he actually got up to speed.

However, Ayaka Kamisato is a qualified instructor, except when it comes to going easy on beginners.

When Wu Di is in trouble, she will explain from her perspective how to take that step to break the deadlock.

However, this teaching method seemed somewhat intimate to others; Ayaka Kamisato went directly to Wu Di's side to explain.

They were very close, almost shoulder to shoulder, but the girl's face looked perfectly natural, and there was nothing wrong with it. Wu Di was the same.

And laughter could be heard from time to time, creating a very pleasant atmosphere.

It seems that both of them were so engrossed in the world of shogi that they didn't notice the distance between them.

As the first game neared its end, Wu Di was already in check, and then Ayaka Kamisato came to his side and began to explain things to him.

As she was talking, she looked up at Wu Di beside her and finally realized that the distance between them was no longer ordinary.

But that's not the point.

Ayaka Kamisato noticed that Wu Di's profile was even more attractive, which momentarily stunned her.

When Wu Di heard the sound beside him suddenly stop, he turned around in confusion and found the girl staring at him blankly. He then spoke.

"Ayaka Kamisato, what's wrong? Is there something strange on my face?"

As she spoke, she raised her hand and gently rubbed her face, wondering if there was something on her face that had attracted attention.

Wu Di's voice finally brought the stunned girl to her senses. She quickly sat up straight, and a blush appeared on her face at a visible speed.

Then the girl took out her fan, opened it to cover her already flushed face, and then forced herself to speak in a normal tone.

He told Wu Di that there was nothing on his face, he was just a little stunned, but he was fine now.

Wu Di nodded, relieved that everything was alright. Then, noticing the girl's shyness, he decided to pretend he hadn't seen it, giving her a way out, and continued to focus on the shogi.

Seeing that the other person didn't blush or ask any questions because of her blushing, but instead pretended not to see her, the girl's liking for him grew even stronger.

Then I adjusted my breathing, suppressed my shyness, and continued to give instructions.

Gui Zhong, who had been watching the whole thing, remarked, "This girl is really good."

She initially appeared to be a very noble and elegant person, but when they spent time together, she "unintentionally" revealed her girlish side.

She's really good at making the other person like her more.

Barbara agreed, initially thinking it was a fan coming to see her "idol," but it turned out to be the young lady of the Kamisato family.

Moreover, through Yae no Miko, she learned more about Ayaka Kamisato, understood her character, and learned how she was referred to by the common people.

"Princess Egret"

To be called a princess, one must be a very popular and capable person.

But it doesn't matter!

In Mondstadt, I was, after all, an idol! So in terms of status, I'm not inferior at all!

Barbara kept encouraging herself.

Columbia looked at Tenri beside her with a smile, as if to say, "Look, a new competitor is about to appear, can you still be so calm?"

Tenri naturally understood what his friend was trying to say, then crossed his arms, put on an indifferent expression, and even let out a soft "humph," as if to say, "It doesn't matter, I have a big advantage."

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In the time that followed, the girls watching from the sidelines were no longer just bystanders.

Instead, they enthusiastically crowded around, eagerly watching, but without making a fuss or anything; they simply watched quietly.

Tenri and Barbara moved to opposite sides of the chessboard in perfect unison, blocking the way for Ayaka Kamisato.

Columbia happily accepted the seat next to Wu Di, and sat very close to him; if there weren't so many people around, she would have already rested her head on his lap.

With the girls' deliberate obstruction, Ayaka Kamisato also gave up on coming to Wu Di's side to give him guidance.

However, because of what had just happened, she didn't have the courage to go over there, and had unknowingly been close to her "idol" for so long.

A sense of satisfaction welled up within Ayaka Kamisato.

She didn't complain about Tianli and Barbara joining in; on the contrary, she felt that more people would make it more lively.

After that, the girls who were watching, under the guidance of Ayaka Kamisato, also roughly learned how to play shogi.

Although Tenri and Barbara fought with great passion, in the eyes of professionals, it was just a battle of idiots.

But they were having a great time, and they were even making strange noises, such as:

"Ha! My turn!"

Your life is like a candle flickering in the wind!

"So what if it's listed?!"

"Nani!? (What?!)"

It seems that both Tenri and Barbara have integrated well into the local atmosphere.

Unfortunately, Ayaka Kamisato only brought one set of shogi, so while they were playing, the others could only watch from the sidelines.

It's not bad though, we can play together and improve together. Of course, for the sake of fairness, onlookers shouldn't make a sound or disturb us.

While watching, Ayaka Kamisato noticed an empty seat next to Wu Di and began to have her own little thoughts.

He casually walked up to Wu Di, sat down, and quietly moved a little closer.

Columbia, who was standing nearby, naturally noticed the girl's little scheme and suddenly had a mischievous idea in mind.

She lay down on Wu Di's lap quite naturally, looking very comfortable.

Columbia's actions naturally caught the attention of Ayaka Kamisato, who, seeing such intimate behavior, couldn't help but start to ponder their relationship.

And then she started to secretly observe Wu Di's reaction, and then found that he didn't react much.

He glanced at Columbia lying on his lap, smiled, pinched her little nose, and then returned his attention to the chessboard.

Such intimate gestures seemed like a commonplace occurrence, nothing surprising.

But in Ayaka Kamisato's eyes, it was different. Her mind was suddenly filled with a storm of thoughts, and she could vaguely see white gas rising above her head.

Are they siblings? Lovers? Or—beloved?

Does the "idol" already have a partner?

The thought suddenly popped into Ayaka Kamisato's mind, and her pupils widened in shock.

Meanwhile, Yae no Miko, who had no interest in shogi, noticed Ayaka Kamisato's expression and became quite interested in it.

The spirit of fun has been awakened!

She put down her novel and went to the chessboard, secretly observing Ayaka Kamisato's every move as if she were "on the scene".

However, Ayaka Kamisato didn't notice the gaze directed at her, because her entire attention was drawn to Columbia's actions.

Columbia, like a little kitten, lay restlessly on Wu Di's lap, constantly reaching out her hands to gently stroke or rub his face.

As if she had successfully diverted his attention to herself, Wu Di lowered his head helplessly and looked at Columbia.

He gently rubbed her head, as if to say, "Stop fooling around, be good," and then continued looking at the chessboard.

Columbia was very obedient and lay quietly on his lap, not making any trouble.

Ayaka Kamisato wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she thought she saw Columbia give her a provocative look, though she couldn't quite place it.

But the girl had no choice; she had only known Wu Di for a few days.

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Moreover, although both Tenri and Barbara saw Columbia's actions, they didn't say anything. It was just a simple touch, and there would always be time.

But before that! The most important thing right now is to defeat the "opponent" in front of them! That's what the two girls think they should do.

At this moment, their competitive spirit was burning fiercely, and they were determined to determine a winner.

Looking at the expression on Ayaka Kamisato's face, Yae no Miko was secretly overjoyed.

After all, the "jealousy and rivalry" that can only be seen in novels has a unique and wonderful flavor when it is seen in real life.

And so, Columbia's little prank succeeded, Yae no Miko also found it amusing, and Ayaka Kamisato successfully got closer to her "idol".

Everyone has a bright future.