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

But now that it's over, and with reason returning, it's time to be honest.

Saeko released her grip and noticed that Chiya's eyes were uneasy, but she still pretended to be calm as she looked at her.

She seemed to understand something, so she nodded quietly and took his hands in hers again.

Their eyes met, and the next moment, Yuan Qianye took a deep breath and said, "Saeko, I like you very much, so much that I want to build a family with you, so much that I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I simply cannot imagine a future without you by my side. If necessary, I am even willing to give everything for you, but... but..."

"But you feel the same way about other people besides me..."

Saeko gently interrupted Chiya.

The next moment, she leaned forward, their foreheads touching, as if she could see right through him, into his mind and soul.

"...Is that right?"

"...!"

Yuan Qianye pursed his lips, his breathing quickened, and the air was filled with a tense and oppressive feeling.

"……Yes."

He replied with an air of unwavering resolve.

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Volume 1: Chapter 143: Saeko Busujima's Mentality

To be honest, before formally revealing his true feelings to Saeko Busujima, Chiya Minamoto was apprehensive and somewhat uneasy.

He has a clear understanding of his situation, which goes against the general values ​​promoted and accepted by modern society.

While it is far from being a heinous crime that violates the law, it can certainly be described as frivolous and lacking in personal morality.

Therefore, in Chiya's mind, Saeko should be shocked and have a lot of negative emotions after he confessed.

Therefore, he was mentally prepared for the moment when she showed disappointment.

In a fit of rage, Saeko even revealed her "manic" alternate personality, denouncing herself as a philandering scumbag and intending to vent her anger through violence, which he was prepared to accept entirely.

But surprisingly, things didn't go as he expected.

They even went in completely opposite directions, developing into the rather surreal situation we see today—

A quiet little pavilion halfway up the mountain, surrounded by dense trees and greenery.

Chiya Minamoto was already sitting on the bench, and Saeko was sitting diagonally on his lap, leaning her head against his chest and wrapping her arms around his neck.

She had just answered the question that Yuan Qianye had originally intended to answer, and after receiving his affirmative reply, she nodded slightly to indicate that she understood, and did not continue to respond to the topic.

She simply patted the spot next to her, then pulled him down to sit, before snuggling intimately into his arms.

Several minutes have passed since we maintained this posture.

With a soft, warm body in his arms, and the faint scent of a virgin wafting through the air, holding the well-built Saeko in his arms, with the large slime on one side of her pressing against his chest, it was very comfortable.

But he really doesn't understand what she's thinking right now.

Last night, their intimate position was somewhat normal, but now it seems a bit out of place.

I gave Saeko an affirmative answer to her question just now, right?

Even Yuan Qianye himself was a little unsure now.

“Saeko…” he hesitated before speaking, feeling that things couldn’t continue like this.

"Hmm?" Saeko answered gently, making Chiya feel as if he had returned to last night.

Saeko took a tissue, wiped herself first, then took a few more and used them on her mouth, between her legs, and under her armpits...

Her tone back then seemed to be just as gentle as it is now...

"...Saeko, I think you haven't fully understood what I meant."

"I understand. Qianye likes other girls besides me."

"..." Yuan Qianye fell silent for a moment.

Saeko still had her eyes half-closed, like a cat lazily basking in the sun, seemingly indifferent to everything around her: "For example, what Yukino, Utaha, and Chiya did with me last night, you probably want to do the same thing, right?"

This was quite direct, but Yuan Qianye couldn't refute it: "That's true, but it's not just them."

Yuan Qianye said these words with a mindset of being ready to die for his cause.

The feeling of having to completely reveal one's true thoughts and be judged by others was too agonizing. Since he had already spoken up this time, he might as well just tell the whole story without any concealment.

At this point, Saeko finally showed a hint of emotion on her face, but not much.

“No wonder, Eriri too…” She looked on with a look of reminiscence: “…That’s why you seemed so nervous last night, Chiya. I originally thought that the reason you were afraid to let her know was because you were worried that she would tell Yukino and the others, but now it seems that you care about her personally.”

What is all this nonsense?

Yuan Qianye could agree with the preceding reasoning, but he couldn't agree with the last sentence.

Eriri is indeed cute, but it's not appropriate to make connections based on her or to interact with her.

Um--

Little tiger teeth, twin ponytails, adorable chest, chubby bottom...

Yuan Qianye imagined a certain scenario and was surprised to realize that it might not be impossible!

He shook his head vigorously; that wasn't the point!

"Saeko, I don't think you quite understand what I mean..."

"Qianye, I understand. Please listen to me first."

During this conversation, Saeko interrupted him again.

"I don't think you need to be so conflicted."

"No, this isn't a question of whether or not to be conflicted."

"Now if we try to clarify the facts, we will find that you did nothing wrong, Qianye, and you don't need to feel so guilty towards me."

Saeko met Chiya's gaze, and although somewhat embarrassed, she still spoke clearly.

“I went to see you without permission last night, and most of what happened afterward was also my initiative.”

"No, the actual situation is that from the second time onwards, it was all me..."

"Mmm..." Saeko in his arms suddenly lowered her head, letting out a shy moan, her legs pressed tightly together, just like last night when her feet were facing the ceiling...

“…Sorry.” Gen Chiya realized he had gone off-topic.

He was also feeling a bit annoyed, thinking that things shouldn't be like this.

Why does this chat feel so strangely out of place?

Saeko shook her head: "Chiya, you don't need to apologize to me at all. Everything I did was voluntary."

Just like when Qianye discovered his bad side, he didn't care and accepted it with a light smile without any reservations.

Saeko didn't think that it was a big deal for Chiya to like several girls at the same time.

From his perspective, she could fully understand and accept it.

As for why, besides liking it too much, it's also because she realized this situation early on and was mentally prepared.

The reason she suddenly decided to secretly go find him last night was because she noticed the sparks that flew when he interacted with other girls.

Therefore, they feel worried, afraid that someone else will beat them to it and they will be left behind...

Fortunately, that didn't happen.

Recalling how he had lost his composure and tacitly agreed halfway through last night, Qianye managed to restrain himself from going all the way to the end.

Understanding the deep affection he showed for her behind such behavior, Saeko felt an overwhelming surge of love for him.

I like it more and more...

And it materialized, changing the blankets...

The budding attraction acted as a catalyst, and the physical compatibility between them was even more astonishing...

I feel like he's the only one for me in this lifetime...

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"Chiya, let's date," Saeko said. "I won't tell Yukino and the others, so it won't be difficult for you. It's fine as long as it's just the two of us."

Gen Chiya felt a dry cough in his throat; Saeko's sudden remark caught him off guard.

After thinking for a long time, he touched her face and said, "Saeko, do you know what you're saying?"

Saeko cooperated by pressing her hand against his palm and rubbing it affectionately back and forth: "My mind is very clear right now."

“Besides you, I like other people too,” he emphasized.

"Yes." Saeko nodded to indicate that she understood.

"He will definitely cheat on you in the future." He emphasized.

“But not now.” Saeko said calmly.

"It was bound to happen sooner or later." He persisted in his resolve.

"Would you abandon me for someone else?" Saeko asked seriously.

"How could that be?" Yuan Qianye hugged her tightly. "I will never let go of your hand for the rest of my life. Even if you want to leave, I will not let you go."

Saeko felt the warmth of his embrace and was quite pleased with the answer she wanted: "That's enough, and I won't leave either."

She cupped his face in her hands, gently squeezing it, and looked at his mouth forming an "O" shape. She couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Like I said, this is all what I wanted. Qianye, you don't need to feel like I'm at a disadvantage because of this. If you really can't feel at ease, then think about making it up to me in other ways."

Gen Chiya took a deep breath.

Saeko Busujima, what a wonderful woman...

"I understand."

"So now... is Qianye my 'boyfriend'?"

Gen Chiya quickly lowered his head and gently kissed Saeko's red lips: "Please take care of me from now on, my girlfriend."

Saeko, having tasted the sweetness, found the fleeting kiss far from enough.