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

Afterwards, he deliberately walked back and forth in front of his daughter to assert his presence, and the meaning he wanted to express was self-evident.

But Kasumigaoka simply ignored her. A teenage girl is naturally indifferent to her father, let alone the fact that she is currently in the throes of unrequited love.

This young girl's heart has a total of one stone, and she alone has eight pecks of it in a thousand nights.

How can a middle-aged man who is already starting to look a bit greasy compare to the love of his life who may accompany him for the rest of his life!

"What? It's just something like that. No problem at all."

Previously, Shiyu's affected, girlish demeanor had made Yuan Qianye wary, making him think that Shiyu had something important or extremely difficult that she wanted to ask him for help, and he had been very anxious.

But when he heard that she was only asking him to accompany her to a banquet hosted by the library, the contrast made him instantly feel relieved, and he immediately agreed.

Kasumigaoka was also very happy that their goal was achieved so easily.

At the same time, it strengthened my resolve to throw away that tattered book when I got home.

The art of language, the skills of communication... it's all useless!

She only needs to stay true to herself and there will be absolutely no problem with Qianye.

"What is the official date of the banquet?"

"It will start at 4 PM on July 31st at a villa estate in Meguro Ward. I will send the specific address to your phone after I get back."

"Okay, are there any specific requirements regarding dress?"

"The editor didn't tell me. I'll ask her again when I get back. If I need to wear a suit, we can pick another time later and go for a walk together. I'll pay for it, since I asked you to help me."

"No need for that, I have a suit."

"Alright, alright, you have it, and I can't just ask you for help for nothing. Consider this a token of my gratitude."

Enjoyed talking.

This is exactly the feeling I wanted!

The literary girl, who usually appears quiet and composed in public, suddenly seemed to have fallen into a honey pot, her every smile and frown saccharine.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Before the next time could arrive, Kasumigaoka immediately took out her phone and asked the editor, who told her that it would be best to wear more formal attire.

She immediately took Yuan Qianye with her, and the two rushed to the mall to buy him a suit and also to choose a suitable dress for themselves.

Wear all sorts of nice clothes for him to see, and ask for his thoughts and suggestions.

The comments from shop assistants that the two were a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman, made her even happier.

Taking advantage of the pleasant atmosphere, Kasumigaoka took the initiative and pulled Minamoto Chiya to take photos together in front of the large floor-to-ceiling mirror in the clothing store.

In other words, Chiya Minamoto said that his younger sister was waiting for him at home to have dinner together that night, otherwise Kasumigaoka would definitely have invited him to dinner as well.

Back home, Kasumigaoka lay on her bed, looking at the photos of the two of them that she had taken of herself on her phone, and the more she looked at them, the more she felt they were a perfect match.

Her bare feet, encased in black stockings, excitedly lifted and lowered alternately.

I can really look forward to that day, but I feel really bad for Rikka.

Because the library did not specify how many people could attend the banquet this time.

So strictly speaking, it doesn't really matter that she invited Rikka along this time.

But having finally found a chance to be alone with Qianye, she really didn't want to be disturbed by anyone, not even her future sister-in-law.

I'll find out which light novels Rikka likes later, and if I get the chance at the banquet, I'll try to get her autographs from those authors as compensation.

While Kasumigaoka Utaha was rolling around on her bed with her pillow, Minamoto Chiya was also returning home in the afterglow of the sunset.

"I am back."

The living room was dark, and no one responded to him.

Shihua is probably at the school gymnasium right now, practicing rhythmic gymnastics with her club members. She'll probably be back a little later.

It's a bit strange that the lazy Rikka isn't playing games or watching TV in the living room right now. Surely she can't be studying in her room?

"Rikka!"

He placed the suit he bought from Kasumigaoka on the sofa for the time being and called out to the second floor.

Soon a response came from upstairs.

"Chiya, you're back!"

Rikka rushed down the stairs, and Gen Chiyo was just about to ask her if she was hungry and if she needed anything cooked.

As a result, she went straight to the refrigerator, took out a loaf of toast, and then grabbed his hand, trying to take him upstairs.

"what happened?"

"Don't ask, you'll know once you come up!"

Rikka's emotions are unusually fervent.

Yuan Qianye was pulled into the room by her without knowing why, and his eyes immediately fell on her desk, where he understood everything.

"Chirp, chirp—"

A dark-colored fledgling bird is poking its head out, sticking out from the small nest that is haphazardly surrounded by cardboard, its beak wide open, yearning for food.

Rikka tore off a few crumbs from the toast and fed them to the fledgling bird. Seeing it eat them successfully, she became even more excited!

She shook her adopted brother's arm: "Qianye, look at it, isn't it cute!"

Yuan Qianye looked at the pitch-black fledgling bird and was speechless. Its eyelids were bluish-purple and its eyes were not open, making it look like an alien creature. Where was the cuteness in this thing?

"what happened?"

"I found this when I was passing by the park on my way back. There were a lot of weeds by the roadside at first, so I didn't notice it until it suddenly made a sound. If I hadn't noticed it, it probably would have been eaten by the stray cats and dogs by the roadside."

As Rikka answered, she tore off a small piece of bread and fed it to the fledgling.

She looked at Yuan Qianye and said seriously,

“I feel like we’re destined to meet. The world is so big, and there are so many people on that road, but it only made a sound when I passed by. It seemed like it was consciously trying to get my attention. Maybe we were partners who worked together in a past life!”

It even came out in my past life...

Is it possible that others also noticed it but were too lazy to bother with it?

Yuan Qianye didn't say that.

He understood what Rikka meant: "Do you want to keep it?"

Rikka's face immediately lit up with anticipation: "Is it okay?"

"..."

Yuan Qianye stared at the fledgling bird, remaining silent for a long time, his face showing difficulty.

Seeing this, Rikka quickly pulled out a tissue to wipe her hands, and then gently shook his right index and little fingers from side to side with both hands.

She stood right in front of him, tilting her head back and giving him a pitiful, pleading look.

This guy is really getting better and better at leveraging his strengths...

“…Young birds are very difficult to raise. They might leave you if you make the slightest mistake. I don’t want you to be sad after investing your feelings. Do you understand what I mean?”

Gen Chiya tried his best to defuse Rikka's cute offensive and calmly gave her some pointers from a realistic perspective.

Liuhua's little face was resolute: "I understand, but I still can't just leave it alone. I know it might be difficult, but I really want to take care of it. In fact, I've already come up with a name for it."

"name?"

"Yeah! Lord Dark The World!"

Lord of Darkness of the World...

Combined with Rikka's melodramatic English accent, the over-the-top, chuunibyou vibe was instantly amplified.

Yuan Qianye helplessly covered his forehead.

What is all this nonsense?

"Please, Nissan..."

Rikka's voice became soft and sweet, and she even started to hug his waist and rub her face against his stomach.

"Hey, how old are you? Stop hugging me!"

Using such a forbidden move is too cheating!

"This is the only request I will ever make in my life!"

"Come on, you used the same excuse last time when you wanted to eat the strawberries on Shihua's strawberry cake."

"This time it's really different. Even though it's just a little bird, it's a life! Birds are so cute, how can we just leave it alone? Nii-san, you just need to nod and agree, otherwise Dad, Mom, and my sister will definitely not agree. Please, I'll take responsibility and take good care of it..."

After several rounds of back and forth, Rikka finally got her wish and made Minamoto no Chiya relent.

"After you've been in contact with it recently, remember to disinfect and wash your hands."

"No problem, sir!"

Are you hungry now?

"I'm not hungry."

"Let's go then."

"Go? Where to?"

“You’re going to keep it, right? This thin cardboard box isn’t enough.”

Yuan Qianye walked towards the door.

Once Rikka realized that her adoptive brother was planning to take her to a pet store to buy bird-keeping equipment, she excitedly rushed forward, jumped up, and pounced on him.

"Onii-san, I still love you the most!"

Yuan Qianye carried her downstairs like that.

Thinking to myself that this little fool might not be to be underestimated in the future.

…………