In crossover anime, who isn't a childhood friend?

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After leisurely finishing their meal, the two went to a bubble tea shop together and each ordered a drink.

During the waiting period.

Eriri, who had been holding back her thoughts for a long time, finally couldn't help but ask the question at this moment.

This problem has been bothering her at home for a long time, and she hasn't spoken to her father for almost a week now.

"Rikka... um, I have a question for you."

"Hmm? No problem, ask away. I'll definitely tell you what I know." Unlike Eriri, Rikka didn't mince words and nodded frankly.

If she had some difficulty making a decision before, now she can basically make up her mind.

Although I feel a little sorry for Yukino saying this... her best friend right now is undoubtedly Eriri.

They share similar interests and have plenty of daily interactions.

"Um... well, you remember that time my dad treated us to dinner?" Eriri carefully prompted, drawing a semi-circle on the ground with her toes.

"I remember."

How could I forget such a delicious meal!

Not only was the taste incredibly satisfying, but the most important thing was the way the waiters and chefs handled the food on-site during the second half of the meal.

Watching the wispy smoke of dry ice and the fleeting sparks from burning alcohol is a truly spectacular visual experience.

She even filmed several short videos with a look of amazement and posted them on her social media account, which received quite a few likes.

For now, the satisfaction level of that meal is undoubtedly the highest in Rikka's mind.

Incidentally, the time I was first on the list was when I was warmly received at Yukinoshita's house.

The Yukinoshita family is very grand, and the ingredients used in their cooking are all of high quality.

However, since it was a family dinner, it certainly couldn't compare to the amazing experience of a high-end commercial restaurant.

"It's good that you remember... I mean, after that meal, and then... after Qianye went home, did he say anything else?"

Although Eriri hesitated and was a little shy, she finally managed to ask the question that had been bothering her for the past few days and that she had been tossing and turning at night trying to find out.

Oh~——

After hearing her friend's words, Rikka understood immediately.

Some things, because we see them often from the beginning, we get used to them and don't have any particular thoughts or opinions about them.

But if someone specifically points it out, then of course they will quickly realize something.

That's the case with Rikka.

Eriri and her older brother's relationship was so close from the very beginning.

So much so that she never felt anything was wrong with it and got used to the way they interacted in daily life.

But during that previous meal, I suddenly overheard Uncle Sawamura's drunken outburst.

Turning her head again, she saw Eriri's face, which was as red as a ripe peach.

Even if Rikka is slow to understand, she should realize it by now.

They are indeed childhood friends, but Eriri seems to harbor some other special feelings for her older brother.

So, knowing all of this...

At this moment, Eriri specifically asked these questions. What kind of answer was she hoping for?

Rikka had never felt her brain working so quickly before; it was almost out of character for her.

"Chiya said the food was delicious."

"So... you only talked about cooking? What other... other things?"

Eriri put her hands behind her back, looked down, and kicked at the non-existent pebbles on the smooth tile floor.

"Also, for a few days after that day, he would often space out by himself for some reason, and then suddenly laugh very happily as if he had thought of something wonderful, which had never happened before."

Rikka was amazed at how quickly she could react.

Who says watching those melodramatic romance dramas is useless?

It's working right now!

In short, if you apply Qianye's behavioral logic to a male character who has a crush on the female lead, then there's absolutely no problem with it.

Eriri immediately raised her head, her azure eyes widening with excitement and trembling slightly, her face beaming with joy: "R-really?"

Rikka nodded vigorously, "It's true, it's been like this for several days in a row. My sister noticed that he was obviously distracted, but when we asked him, he wouldn't say anything. We don't know what happened."

"I see." Eriri pursed her lips, trying hard not to laugh.

Chiya's reaction was similar to my own, so does that mean...?

He didn't actually dislike what his father had brought up that much...

Thinking about this, Eriri's thoughts began to boil over.

She didn't even have the courage to imagine further!

At this stage, she is already quite content to have heard such news, which has brought her some peace of mind.

As Rikka gazed at Eriri's expression, which had been shrouded in gloom and now radiated a captivating brightness, she silently wiped the sweat from her brow.

She doesn't really like lying, but at the same time, she can't bear to disappoint her friends.

So after weighing the pros and cons, she chose the former.

Judging from the results now, she seems to have done quite well?

In short, just pretend you're the same as before and that you haven't noticed anything.

After all, Uncle Sawamura had already set the worst example.

Eriri's personality makes it difficult for her to accept the situation where others know the feelings she wants to hide.

Rikka felt that she seemed to have become much smarter lately.

A clever little devil has been born!

But she also felt a bit troubled, as she still felt that she was most carefree when she was unaware of anything.

Now that Eriri knows about Chiya's one-sided feelings for her, she has some reservations and has to think more carefully about what she says and does.

I feel much more tired than before.

Is this what they call the price of growing up?

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On Eriri's side.

He thought he had gotten the answer he wanted from Rikka without leaving a trace.

This dispelled the worries and anxieties of the past period.

Then, they happily went to the ice rink with Rikka to start their leisurely playtime.

Kasumigaoka Utaha also finished her work-related discussion with the editor.

She walked out of the coffee shop with her hair tied in a high ponytail, paired with a light-colored suit and straight-leg trousers, and mid-heeled shoes.

She exudes an elite and dashing aura, shedding all the coquettish and soft girl labels she usually wears, giving people the feeling of a very capable and strong woman.

She glanced at her wrist to check the time, then searched for the nearest maternity and baby store on her phone.

After entering the store, she explained her needs to the staff.

After listening to her, the shop assistant recommended various health products for pregnant women.

Shiyu did her homework last night and didn't hesitate for long.

I directly selected a certain imported brand of DHA fish oil, vitamin B6 tablets, and folic acid tablets.

Eating these foods can not only strengthen a pregnant woman's constitution, but also greatly benefit the development of the fetus.

"A total of 53,200 yen... Thank you for your patronage, please take this."

As Kasumigaoka walked out of the baby store, she looked at the things she was carrying and silently raised the corners of her mouth.

Her family wasn't particularly wealthy, so 50,000 was a considerable sum for her.

But this was for Qianye's mother, and she would gladly give up any more.

In fact, it was thanks to his help in promoting her novel that she was spared the fate of having it abandoned and canceled halfway through by the publishing house.

Only then could he successfully preserve the novel that he had painstakingly worked on afterward.

They have successfully gained more support, and the situation is now very favorable.

To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that giving a gift that is too valuable is not good and can easily make people feel uncomfortable and pressured, then...

She even planned to buy all the nutritional supplements that Qianye's mother needed during her pregnancy, all at once!

Anyway, we'll all be one family in the future...

Well……

Kasumigaoka patted her cheeks.

What are you thinking about...?

Her smile remained undiminished, but she reined in her overly lively and unrestrained thoughts.

Then I went to the cake shop and bought some cakes of all kinds.

I arrived at Busujima's house, which I had arranged to visit in advance.

"You two have worked hard in training, I've come to show my appreciation!"

"welcome."

Saeko Busujima greeted her with a smile as she entered the tea room.

Just then, her training with Yuan Qianye came to an end, and they took a short break.