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

Gen Chiya took out his phone and checked the house prices in various areas of Tokyo, while taking notes in his notebook.

"Rikka, what are your needs for your future new home?"

Rikka blinked at the sudden question, picked up the remote and turned down the TV volume: "New house... Chiya, are you really planning to use your own money to buy a new house for the family?"

Yuan Qianye looked at the house prices in various areas on his phone without looking up: "Of course, didn't I say that to you guys after the Jade Dragon Flag competition ended?"

House prices in the most central areas of Tokyo are shockingly high, with a single property costing at least 200 to 300 million yen. While it's possible to buy one with a loan, it doesn't seem necessary.

In more distant areas, housing prices are much more affordable. If you just want to live comfortably and aren't trying to keep up with the Joneses, it's definitely more practical to consider your own financial situation.

“However, during the time you were preparing for the piano competition, we discussed it at home and felt that it was money you earned through your own abilities. Everyone felt that we shouldn’t use your money, and that it should be kept for you to use as you see fit.”

After Rikka carefully finished speaking, Gen Chiya immediately looked up at her and said, "What are you saying? We're family, why are you making such a big deal out of it? Who brought this up?"

"Mom, there's also Shihua."

"really……"

"Actually, I also think that this home is pretty good now, and we are very used to living here. Qianye, it's not easy for you to earn money, so you should save this hard-earned money for when you get married in the future."

Hearing these words from Rikka the little idiot, Gen Chiyo's feelings were particularly complicated.

He could roughly guess that Rikka was simply relaying what the other family members had said.

Considering the style of this statement, it is highly likely that it was spoken by Junko's mother.

Even though he understood this, he was still quite gratified.

Rikka has grown a lot during this time; she's even started thinking about her sworn brother's future.

I'm a little curious about Toka's reaction when Runko's mother said these things...

Gen Chiyo beckoned Rikka to sit beside him, then patted her head and began to comfort her.

"Don't worry, this is nothing. I will become much more capable than I am now. And capable people will always have a considerable income, so there is no need to think so much at this stage. Life is short, so it is right to enjoy life while you can."

Think about it, after moving to a more spacious new home, you and Shihua will each have your own room, your own private space, and you'll sleep much better at night. And when you sleep well, you'll naturally be more energetic, which will make you more focused on whatever you do during the day.

Meanwhile, our younger brother or sister, who will be born soon, will have more space to play in the larger new home. You might even be able to hold him and go swing in the yard.

If guests come to stay overnight in the future, just like with Eriri before, there won't be any more unexpected incidents like the two of you squeezing into one bed, and you kicking her off halfway through, almost ending your friendship.

Think about it, instead of keeping money in the bank, wouldn't it be a much better thing to take it out and buy a bigger house so that everyone can benefit?

"Mmm..." Rikka felt very comfortable being touched, and her head swayed from side to side with her adoptive brother's movements.

After hearing his few words, her already wavering stance immediately turned to one of longing.

Taking advantage of the momentum, Gen Chiya leaned close to Rikka's ear and said, "Come on, tell me now, do you want to move to a bigger and more spacious new home?"

Rikka's ahoge (cowlick) stood up high, her white, tender feet rubbed together lightly as she knelt under her little bottom, and a very faint "I want to" came out of her little mouth.

Yuan Qianye's shoulders shrugged as he tried to control himself: "Very well, now tell me your requirements for the new home."

Rikka pointed her index finger, her cheeks flushed: "Well, I don't have any special requirements. I'd be happy as long as I have my own room."

"Don't you want a courtyard? You can sunbathe outdoors when the weather is nice."

Rikka lowered her head slightly: "I want..."

"Don't you want an open-air balcony? You can look at the stars from there at night."

Rikka covered her face with her hands: "I want..."

At this point, Yuan Qianye burst out laughing and stopped teasing her: "After I find a house, let's go see it together as a family."

"Um……"

At that moment, a pop-up window appeared on Yuan Qianye's phone.

It was a message sent by staff from Xishan Hall.

Shortly after the Yulongqi tournament ended, Yuan Qianye signed an endorsement contract with this company.

At that time, he was also participating in a piano competition, so he asked the other party to wait until his competition was over before shooting the endorsement advertisements and posters.

Now that the match is over, the other party came directly to ask him when he would be free.

This is considered quite reasonable; they even gave him a day to rest after the piano competition.

At that moment, Saeko Busujima also sent a message, almost simultaneously receiving an inquiry from Nishiyama-do.

She is available at any time, but she hasn't replied yet, wanting to hear from Yuan Qianye first.

"Qianye, you're so busy! The competition just ended and you're already shooting an endorsement ad."

That's what she said, but Rikka still looked very envious.

After all, in her mind, being able to shoot commercials and have them broadcast on major TV stations, becoming a household name, is a very cool thing!

"Who can argue with that?"

After thinking for a moment, Yuan Qianye typed a reply to Saeko.

The two reached a consensus and responded to Xishan Hall.

Both of them are available tomorrow afternoon, so they can go directly to the headquarters of Xishantang to report for duty.

More detailed arrangements can be discussed later.

There are only three or four days left before school starts, so it would be best to resolve this before then.

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The next day, Gen Chiya still got up very early.

He was too naive to think he could relax after the competition.

His schedule has been significantly packed during this period, with far more things to do than he had anticipated.

The reason he got up so early was that he wanted to buy some gifts to formally visit the Touma family and express his gratitude to the mother and daughter for their help during this time.

He went to the shopping street, took a quick stroll, but was unsure what gift to buy.

Neither of the two women in the Touma family are short of money. Expensive gifts are probably commonplace for them, but they would be embarrassed to give gifts that are too cheap.

Headache……

Ultimately, considering the preferences of the two individuals, Yuan Qianye went directly to the dessert shop, bought some exquisite pastry gift boxes, and delivered them to their door.

When he arrived at the Touma family's house, he saw a luxury car and a small truck parked not far away on the street outside.

There were many construction tools in the back of the truck.

After glancing at it intently for a couple of moments, he rang the doorbell of the Touma family's house.

After being happily welcomed into the living room by Yoko, he unexpectedly saw a face that he thought he would not have any contact with again for a while.

—Ai Hayasaka.

The girl sat quietly on the sofa, not surprised by Yuan Qianye's arrival.

Well, it was still a bit of a surprise.

Based on the intimate behavior between Touma Yoko and Minamoto Chiya at the competition venue and the banquet afterward, Hayasaka Ai concluded that they must have a very good personal relationship and perhaps even have many interactions in private.

Because she needed to find a new piano teacher for the young lady, she came to the Touma family's house today after making an appointment in advance.

She did have a hope that she might run into him again today, but when the time actually came... she was still a little uneasy.

However, in terms of outward demeanor, she remained as flawless as ever.

After Yuan Qianye entered the living room, she stood up and bowed slightly towards him, her manners impeccable.

Surprised, Gen Chiya made the same gesture in return.

Yoko acted as an intermediary and introduced them: "This is Minamoto Chiya, who is considered my student... Chiya, you've met this before, this is the close attendant of Miss Shinomiya, Miss Hayasaka Ai."

"Hello."

"Hello."

The two exchanged polite greetings again.

Minamoto no Chiyomi Hayasaka Ai's expression remained indifferent, and she herself didn't seem particularly enthusiastic.

As Hayasaka Ai saw that he didn't react at all when he heard her name, her heart sank.

Sure enough, he doesn't remember me anymore.

Although she should be able to breathe a sigh of relief at this moment, for some reason, a faint sadness still welled up in Hayasaka Ai's heart.

They met by chance on the street many years ago, but they didn't have any deep or irreplaceable relationship...

At this moment, Yuan Qianye spoke up: "If you have something to talk about, I'll excuse myself for a moment."

“No need,” Touma Yoko replied, then looked at Hayasaka Ai tentatively, “It should be fine, right?”

Hayasaka Ai nodded: "Yes, it's not something that can't be known by others."

Since she had already said that, Yuan Qianye simply sat down and listened quietly.

In a short while, he learned Hayasaka Ai's purpose.

Regarding the question of whether she could teach at the Shinomiya family, Touma Yoko seemed somewhat tempted, but she didn't immediately agree. Instead, she asked some other questions slowly and carefully to understand Shinomiya Kaguya's situation as thoroughly as possible.

As Chiyo listened to their conversation, her mind wandered, and she silently thought to herself, "At this hour, Kazusa is probably fast asleep..."

As we were talking, the family's housekeeper, Aunt Shibata, appeared from the hallway and glanced towards the living room.

Seeing that Yoko was still talking to the guests, she turned around and prepared to leave.

Yoko noticed what was happening on her side, excused herself to Hayasaka Ai, and went over to Aunt Shibata to inquire about the situation.

"Madam, you hired someone to renovate the basement, but the basement door is locked, and I don't know where the key is."

"Oh, sorry, sorry, I forgot!"

Now that the flu is no longer a threat, Yoko Touma has restarted her career.

Preparations for a piano solo tour were underway, and the music education institution she founded launched preferential policies and enrolled a large number of students.

Furthermore, she wants to release her second classical piano album as soon as possible.

Because of work requirements, running back and forth to external recording studios was too troublesome, so she came up with the idea of ​​building a professional recording studio at home.

The basement was vacant anyway, with plenty of space, and she wasn't short of money. Besides, her daughter might need it someday.