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

"If you continue to slander my good friend's character, I'll get angry and just leave."

Yang Nai looked at her expression and chuckled as well.

"I just envy you having such a handsome, cute, and capable younger brother. Okay, let's not talk about him anymore. Today is supposed to be a girls' gathering for just the two of us. What's the point of talking about a boy like him? It makes us look like we're both unsatisfied."

"It's just you, not 'them'."

"Damn it, how dare a mere tenth-grade girl talk to me like that? Just because she's pretty and has big breasts doesn't mean she's anything special..."

Yang Nai hugged Toka's waist, and the two played around for a while.

After stopping, Yang took a dozen cans of beer—a total of six cans—from the refrigerator and slammed them onto the table.

Shihua's expression hardened slightly: "Hey, you don't mean to..."

Yang Nai shrugged honestly: "Finally, I've moved out of my family home and am living alone. Of course, I have to experience all the things I never dared to do before."

Shihua nodded thoughtfully: "This plot is so familiar. Is your next step to become addicted to cigarettes, indulge in bars and nightclubs, and keep bringing men to your apartment?"

"Haha, what kind of cheesy teen movie would you see? Don't worry, I can still tell the difference between relaxation and indulgence. I didn't bring out all these beers thinking we'd drink them all at once."

I ordered takeout: pizza and fried chicken and fries. Have a few drinks with me to celebrate this new chapter in my life. I still have to go home tonight, and if I go back completely drunk and behaving too inappropriately, my mom will definitely punish me and drag me back home.

"As long as you know."

Soon after, the takeout arrived, and Yono and Toka each took a can of beer and clinked glasses lightly.

"Let me make this clear first, I haven't drunk much alcohol before, so I probably won't be able to finish a whole bottle."

"It's okay, I already said, just eat in moderation~"

Shihua nodded, gently touched the beer can that Shihua was offering, and took another small sip.

I must say, the beer Yang bought not only had a pretty design with tropical fruit printed on the packaging, but also tasted quite good.

It has a very mild alcohol taste, more like a fruit drink with added soft, bubbly bubbles.

Unbeknownst to her, Toka was being manipulated by Yang Nai into taking the second opened can of beer.

"This is the last can."

"Okay, okay, for our officially starting university life~!"

"Cheers."

The two raised their glasses to toast once again.

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Chapter 273: I hope you like it

Yukinoshita Haruno was in high spirits because she was finally able to leave her family and live alone.

Takanashi Touka was also looking forward to their afternoon date because of Chiya's special instructions when they parted that morning.

The two met up, and the fried chicken, fries, and pizza they ordered from the takeout were quite greasy. They used fruit-flavored beer to cleanse their palates, and with someone's ulterior motives pushing them along, they remained calm and urged each other to drink.

In the end, the two of them finished off the six cans of beer quite easily.

It's a bit of a shame that Toka didn't show the drunken, unguarded state that Haruno had hoped for.

Even as it was time to say goodbye, her eyes remained clear and her steps were still steady. Apart from a slightly flushed face and the smell of alcohol that could only be detected up close, there was no indication that she had just finished drinking.

I was careless. If I had known it would be like this, I should have prepared alcohol with a higher alcohol content.

"Are you going back now? I'm a little worried about you. Why don't you rest here for a while? I called home, and the driver is on his way. It will take him more than forty minutes to get here. You can come with me, and I'll drop you off right at your door."

Shihua shook her head and refused: "It's okay, it's not the middle of the night, and besides, I didn't drink that much."

Of course, her main concern right now is that Yuan Qianye is waiting too long.

The time is 2:12, which is very close to the time when the two of them met near the Hachiko statue in Shibuya.

Furthermore, Toka didn't want Haruno to know so clearly about her upcoming schedule.

Even if it gets out, it's no big deal. She can act completely openly. After all, it's perfectly normal for an older sister and younger brother to go shopping together under any circumstances.

But the reality is not quite like that, and if there is something to hide, it's better not to do it if possible.

Yang Nai was so perceptive; she had already vaguely sensed something beforehand, so it was best not to let her get too involved in the interactions between herself and Qianye.

"Are you really alright? If you slip and fall on your way back because you can't hold your liquor, or even fall asleep in a flower bed by the roadside, Qianye will definitely be angry with me afterwards and might even come after me to settle the score."

"Is he mistaking me for one of those middle-aged men who drink three or four rounds of alcohol after get off work late at night? That's too exaggerated. And he wouldn't be so unreasonable if he didn't drag Qianye into everything."

Yang shrugged, seeing how determined Toka was, and decided not to say anything more.

Looking at the sky outside, although it was raining and looked quite gloomy, it was indeed quite early.

"Okay then, take care on your way back, and remember to send me a message when you get home."

"Oh, I see."

Toka took her umbrella and left Haruno's apartment.

Now, heading over to the meeting point from here, the timing is just right.

However, considering that Chiya might arrive early, and not wanting to keep him waiting, Toka unconsciously quickened her pace.

The problem arises at this moment.

Although she hadn't drunk much alcohol, and it was just beer with a very low alcohol content, Shika had almost never drunk alcohol before. The only times she had drunk alcohol were when she ate at home, and her mother would occasionally pour her a small glass to keep her company. Therefore, her alcohol tolerance was definitely not high.

Just now in the apartment, because she had been sitting and hadn't moved much, she was able to act as if nothing was wrong.

Now, as soon as she goes outside and her body moves, her blood circulates faster, and the alcohol hits her brain immediately, making her feel dizzy. She loses her sense of the ground beneath her feet and feels lightheaded.

Unfortunately, she had originally planned to save some money and take the tram directly.

But right now she's not quite in control of her own condition, and if she continues to force herself, she might really end up in the state that Yang Nai was worried about.

It's raining again, and if I accidentally slip and fall, getting covered in mud, all the effort I put into deciding on my outfit today will be wasted.

I should have been more resolute earlier. No matter what Yang said, I would have refused to drink any more after finishing the first can.

I was also at fault. I thought the beer tasted good and couldn't stop drinking it, which was a mistake. I definitely can't do that again.

There's no other way but to take a taxi there.

Ten signs stopped a taxi.

She dialed Qianye's number from the back seat.

"Sorry, Qianye, I'm having a bit of a health issue."

"Let me make this clear beforehand, I'm really looking forward to today, so don't tell me you can't make it."

On the other end of the phone, Yuan Qianye's tone conveyed a domineering feeling that implied he would forcefully bring her over if she dared to say such a thing.

Shihua couldn't help but chuckle; she didn't dislike the feeling of being so valued.

"I didn't intend to break my promise. I just had a few drinks with Yang Nai. If you have any physically demanding activities coming up, you might have to postpone them for a while so I can have some time to rest before starting."

Without the slightest hesitation, Yuan Qianye said, "Where are you now? I'll come pick you up."

"No need, I've already hailed a taxi and am on my way there now."

"Okay, then let's not hang up, let's keep talking like this."

"Well, there's really no need for that."

"It's necessary. Anyway, I'm on my way to the meeting place right now, and I'm bored. So please take the trouble to chat with me."

Even if you say that, I can't think of any interesting topics.

"Then try to guess why I asked you out today."

"Just a normal shopping trip, maybe later you'll drag me to a private movie theater?"

Just like when she lost the competition before, I still feel a little nostalgic when I think about it now. It was from that time that the two of them seemed to have a real feeling that went beyond the relationship between siblings.

"No, you're underestimating my creativity..."

The sound of rain pattering on an umbrella came from the other end of the phone, accompanied by his soft laughter.

The slight intoxication made Shihua relax inexplicably, and her slightly curved eyebrows became even more gentle.

Yuan Qianye waited by the roadside, holding a transparent umbrella.

A short while later, a taxi stopped right in front of him.

Yuan Qianye hung up the phone, walked over and opened the car door.

Shihua took his outstretched hand, her steps unsteady as she got off the car, and she fell directly into his arms, where he held her tightly.

The familiar aroma, accompanied by a soft touch, is a completely new experience unlike anything I've ever tasted before.

"I feel your situation is worse than you described. This shouldn't be the result of just three cans of beer."

"There are really only three cans. Yang Nai and I will each take half."

"It's alright, at least her speech is still fairly clear, but her steps are a bit unsteady. But that's fine too, it's a good deal for me."

"That driver was driving a bit too fast, which is why I felt a little dizzy. Now you can let go of me."

"No, I'm still worried you'll fall, so it's necessary to help you support yourself like this."

"Generally speaking, when someone is helping someone up, they will put their palm on the person's waist and keep touching them."

"This is also a way to test your awareness after drinking, Shihua. The fact that you could still notice my actions, which is so subtle, proves that you are still very clear-headed. Please continue to do so in the future. It's okay to drink, but remember to drink in moderation."

"You've already said all the nice things."

Shika reached out and pinched Chiya's cheek. The pinch was very light, even through his mask, and it had no hint of punishment, only affection and doting.

After meeting him, she completely relaxed and felt at ease, letting him put his arm around her waist, the two of them pressed together, sharing an umbrella under the rain.

Toka didn't forget to take out her phone and send a message to Haruno that she had arrived home safely.

The other party immediately replied with an "OK" gesture.

Shihua put her phone away: "Where are we going now?"

"Let me arrange everything."