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

But the clothes were the latest style I bought specifically for today's visit, and I even took a shower before leaving the house because I was afraid of smelling sweat. The brand-new leather shoes were also for the same reason... But how could I possibly admit these things so directly?

"Rikka, your skin looks really good. It's soft and smooth, and you look even cuter than before."

"You actually noticed! I've been using my older sister's face mask every night before bed these past few days!"

Kasumigaoka and Rikka actually have a good relationship.

When Rikka arrived in the living room, she immediately went to the sofa and sat down next to her, chattering away nonstop.

Unlike Chiya Minamoto, Kasumigaoka doesn't have a slight obsession with cleanliness, but she still dislikes getting too close to others, or even having physical contact, even with women.

But Rikka is one of the few exceptions.

Perhaps because she spent a lot of time with Qianye, she gradually became more conscious of her hygiene and would subconsciously keep herself clean and dry.

And then there's the fact that she's Qianye's younger sister, after all.

Shika met the gaze of Yuan Qianye, who had come to the living room a step behind, and stood up the next moment: "It's just in time that you're back to entertain Shiyu. I'll go make dinner."

Rikka immediately asked curiously, "What are we having for dinner today, sister?"

Shi Hua replied lazily, "You'll find out soon enough. There's still a while before dinner, so you'd better finish your homework first and not stay up so late all the time."

"Okay," Rikka replied helplessly, drawing out her words.

“That’s how it is. I have to listen to my older sister’s orders and do my homework first.” Rikka then turned to Kasumigaoka and said this.

Shihua raised her spoon in the kitchen and said, "What do you mean by 'my order'? You're studying for yourself. Do you really think you can just lie at home and be a freeloader after graduation?"

The older sister's tone wasn't harsh, but Rikka understood that she was saving face for herself in front of the guests.

She stuck out her tongue, wisely refrained from saying anything more, grabbed her schoolbag, and dashed upstairs to the second floor.

Yuan Qianye walked to the sofa but didn't sit down. He looked towards the kitchen and asked, "Do you need my help?"

"No need, you rest and keep Shiyu company for a while. I'll call you when dinner is ready."

When speaking to her more outstanding and handsome younger brother, the eldest sister's tone quickly became extremely gentle.

This family has such a wonderful relationship.

Kasumigaoka, observing silently, felt a sense of warmth in its heart.

Her family is actually very happy; her parents are loving and doting on her.

But with only one child in the family, it's definitely not as lively as the reorganized Yuan family.

But that's okay, it will be soon, and I'll be joining this lively family too!

Unbeknownst to Chiya, Kasumigaoka was preoccupied with something else entirely.

Seeing that there was nothing for him to do downstairs, he invited Kasumigaoka to come to his room.

The Hayakawa Science Fiction Award has just begun, and there are many parts he wants to discuss with her regarding the first part of the Four Bodies, which he is about to submit for the competition, and the second part, which he has finally finished by working late into the night but hasn't had time to reread and refine.

I wanted to get some specific feedback and advice from her, who is also a novelist.

Gen Chiya's thoughts at this moment were very serious.

That's what I thought, at least before going upstairs.

Yuanjia is not a large villa, but a detached house with a slightly larger space, more sophisticated decoration, and a location close to the city center.

Therefore, the staircase leading to the second floor in the house will not be that wide, just wide enough to be usable.

Under normal circumstances, it is quite spacious for a person to go up and down the stairs, with ample space on both sides.

However, if two people walk side by side, it will be a bit crowded. It's not that they can't walk, but their bodies will inevitably be pressed against the walls on both sides.

How are you feeling about the new school?

"Aside from being a little uncomfortable at first and having a lot of annoying guys around, everything else feels pretty good. I heard from Sister Shihua that you got an interview today."

"Yes, it's a written interview, and it'll probably be published in a newspaper later..."

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, the two chatted briefly as they walked towards the stairs.

Kasumigaoka suddenly quickened her pace, arriving at the stairwell first and stepping onto the stairs before Minamoto Chiya.

In this situation, even without any extra movements, the lagging Yuan Qianye could clearly see the hem of Shi Yu's fitted dress. As her legs climbed the stairs, her absolute territory unfolded smoothly, and the lace trim of her black stockings was faintly visible along with the soft flesh of her fair thighs.

Yuan Qianye believed that he, who had made Saeko lose her composure on multiple occasions, was no longer the young Chu Nan.

But the scene before him still made his mouth somewhat dry.

His gaze was also somewhat uncontrollable, quite straightforward.

The way he stared at her intently suggested that he didn't treat Shi Yu as an outsider, but rather as an insider.

Surprisingly, these aren't the usual pantyhose I'm wearing today, but... they actually look pretty good.

Shiyu's legs are perfectly shaped, and the marks left by the tight-fitting socks around her thighs are quite alluring.

It's safe to say that Kasumi Shiko is hailed as a "new generation of beautiful young girl light novel author".

It seemed only natural that I would experience such troubles at the new school.

Up to this point, both sides had maintained a certain degree of restraint.

Until the two entered the room.

Yuan Qianye placed his schoolbag on the table, casually loosened his uniform tie, and also unbuttoned the two buttons on his collar.

He swore to the light bulb that he had no ulterior motives; he simply wanted to get some fresh air because of the hot weather.

"Shiyu, you're here today, could you help me look at this novel?"

"Click".

He went to his desk, turned on his computer, and was saying this when...

Kasumigaoka pulled the door open with one hand, stretched both hands behind her back, slowly backed away, and closed the door with her back against it.

When he looked over, she gave him a seemingly innocent, gentle smile, trying to suppress some kind of infatuated emotion.

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Chapter 182: The Overwhelming Offensive

Kasumigaoka Utaha felt that she and Minamoto Chiya were a match made in heaven.

I've always believed that their meeting and getting to know each other was a destiny-like unfolding.

Even setting aside those unrealistic fantasies, and simply comparing their individual circumstances, they are a very good match.

Imagine that Qianye is exceptionally handsome, so handsome that he could immediately enter the film and television industry without worrying about making a living just by looking at his face. He also has a strong and slender physique, and his physical development is far better than that of his peers.

Kasumigaoka Utaha agrees with this.

The countless boys who expressed their admiration for her during her school years are just one piece of evidence. In fact, she has also been approached by talent scouts on the street many times, which can be regarded as further affirmation of her appearance. It means that her looks are not only attractive to her peers, but also stand out from the eyes of adults.

Therefore, in terms of appearance, she felt that she was on par with Qianye, and they were strong individuals of the same level.

As for other aspects...

Qianye is intelligent, has excellent academic performance, and develops her career quite smoothly in her spare time. She also has a good personality, is considerate and gentle, and is self-disciplined. Her future is limitless.

Kasumigaoka felt that he possessed most of these qualities, and that his own personality was perfectly aligned with them.

Needless to say, she is good at studying. In terms of her career, she doesn't think she can compare to Qianye, but she believes she is doing quite well among her peers.

In terms of personality, she knows she still has many shortcomings, but she believes she can make positive changes for the person she likes and is fully capable of being a good girlfriend candidate.

If everything goes smoothly, they can really be together. The man will be the breadwinner and the woman will stay at home. They will each have their own roles in their careers and help each other in life. According to Japanese tradition, they can have one daughter and two sons. Such a future would surely be the envy of everyone and would be very happy and fulfilling.

What Kasumigaoka Utaha needs to do now is to further test Chiya's feelings for her and to what extent her affection for him has reached.

This may seem like a fairly easy thing, but in reality, it is quite difficult to implement.

After all, schools only teach academics, not about dating.

In addition, Kasumigaoka Utaha is also a complete virgin. Don't be fooled by her usual skillful and aloof rejection of confessions. When it comes to matters between men and women, her most excessive experience is nothing more than reading those adult comics.

She had heard Rikka mention it before, and out of curiosity, she specifically searched online for Eriri's doujinshi.

I must say, although that arrogant golden retriever didn't get along with me in terms of personality, his drawing skills in depicting the human body were quite outstanding. His expressions were rich and full of flesh, and with the carefully designed panel layout, the charm of the drawing was palpable.

We've gone off-topic...

In short, although Kasumigaoka Utaha lacked experience, she was not panicked at the moment.

Even though she realized that Qianye, who was not far in front of her, was looking at her with a somewhat subtle gaze after she closed the door.

No explanation is needed; this ambiguous atmosphere is just what matters.

"It feels like it's been ages since I've been to your room, Chiya."

As Kasumigaoka Utaha spoke, she turned her back to the door and slowly walked to Minamoto Chiya's side.

As the distance closed, the two's disproportionate height meant that Kasumigaoka could only make eye contact with him by tilting her head slightly upwards.

Looking closely at Shi Yu's alluring and delicate face, and smelling her sweet and feminine scent, Yuan Qianye was secretly moved, but at the same time, he couldn't help but sense that something was wrong.

I have a feeling that Shi Yu today is different from the past.

This is not only reflected in her more refined attire today.

Perhaps more so, it lies in the attitude she displayed, the tone of her voice, and the way she looked at people.

There's something off about it that's hard to pinpoint exactly, but one thing's for sure: she definitely came here with some kind of purpose.

This judgment came from Minamoto Chiya's instincts.

"You came during the Spring Festival break, it's only been a little over a month."

"A month is not a short time. A year only has twelve months. Considering that the average lifespan is about eighty years, I haven't seen Qianye for about one-thousandth of my life. In other words, doesn't this length of time add a sense of weight, making it feel like it's not so easy to let go?"

Um... what kind of development is this?

Do you want to discuss with me the meaning of time in life?

Kasumigaoka seemed to find it amusing, and moved closer, tiptoeing slightly as it slowly rose and fell.

Thanks to her hands being outstretched behind her back, Chiya was able to observe the magnificent beauty of the towering mountains up close. The height of the mountains was quite astonishing, and she even felt that they were no less impressive than Saeko's.