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

Therefore, I privately gave her a lot of instructions, such as eating slowly, not making strange noises, not being picky about food, not shouting in other people's homes, and not touching other people's things without permission... In short, I was very long-winded.

But now that Rikka has said so, indicating her agreement, and even thoughtfully prepared a gift for her visit, she has a legitimate reason to come. Rikka was naturally overjoyed and first called Eriri. After receiving a positive reply from her good friend, she immediately rushed back to her room to change her clothes, grabbed her things, and went out right away.

Rikka also brought the Black Wings with her this time, because Eriri had mentioned in a previous conversation that she wanted to draw a sketch of the Black Wings on the spot, and this was the perfect opportunity.

It was a little strange, though. On the night Rikka left, as she was about to stay at Eriri's house, she received a call from her sister before dinner.

Just a few hours ago, she had offered to let her stay at Eriri's house, but now she seemed a little worried and changed her mind.

After saying a few words, he subtly implied that Eriri would be starting school soon and might be preparing for it at home, so in order not to disturb her, you should come back today.

Furthermore, his voice was subtly hoarse and weak, as if he was struggling to catch his breath.

Rikka, of course, disagreed and argued her case forcefully.

Shihua persisted, trying to win her sister back.

The situation reached a stalemate for a time.

Finally, it was Gen Chiya who took the phone and decisively told Rikka, "You can have fun at Eriri's house. I'll handle persuading Touka." He also said hello to Eriri as well.

So, Rikka happily stayed at Eriri's house for two days before returning home.

After she got home,

Qianye, on the other hand, was as usual, full of energy and vitality.

But my sister got sick again.

"This is how it is when early spring arrives. The temperature fluctuates greatly between day and night, and you can easily catch the flu. Liuhua, you should also remember to wear more clothes and a mask when you go out."

Rikka, who had been given such instructions by Minamoto Chiyo, looked at her older sister, who was sprawled on the bed like a lump of mud, with lifeless eyes and no reaction to her younger sister who had just returned home. She could tell that her sister was suffering terribly from the flu. Rikka nodded in deep agreement.

The flu virus is really scary!

"Qianye, the tablecloth on the coffee table in the living room has been changed."

"Hmm, don't you think the new tablecloth looks good?"

"It really does look quite nice... Oh, by the way, Chiya, isn't there a mark on the wall next to the dining table?"

"Oh, it really is. I didn't even notice until you pointed it out. When did it get there? It's probably some kind of soup or drink. It's okay, I'll just put a potted plant over there to cover it up. It won't bother you."

And so, the spring holiday gradually came to an end.

On the third-to-last day before the official end of spring break, Shihua ran away from home in a sense.

She packed her few clothes, saying she missed her parents and Chiyo, and went straight back to the old house.

Rikka also became interested upon hearing this and joined in.

In an instant, only Yuan Qianye was left alone in the apartment.

He reflected on himself and realized that he had indeed been a bit too impulsive and overreacted a few days ago.

So he took out his phone and sent an apology message in a format that only he and Toka could understand.

Shika accepted his apology and gave a very heartwarming reply.

She said that even when she is not at home, she should pay close attention to her diet and meals, and she also pointed out that even if she doesn't want to cook, she can invite other people to eat out.

It was practically a direct instruction: go find Saeko Shiho these next few days and don't bother looking for her anymore.

Yuan Qianye was actually a little melancholy about this.

It's an age-old truth that beauty often brings suffering, and he was no exception.

In addition, he had been fantasizing about Shihua for many years, and he had gone to great lengths and played many ambiguous games in order to help her lower her guard.

The two of them had gone from secretly loving each other to finally confessing their feelings, and it had been a long and difficult journey to this point. The thing they had hoped for day and night had finally come true, so what was wrong with wanting to enjoy it to the fullest?

Even so, he still reflected on himself to some extent.

Although Toka performed much better than Utaha, she still couldn't match Saeko's ability to withstand pressure.

I should try to be a little more restrained in the future.

However, when it comes to self-control, the maid seems to be even more extreme than him.

As far as I can remember, ever since she started giving him the dolls, she would watch the monitor almost every night he stayed in the room.

With a focused expression and a "heh heh" look, he was even more punctual than a housewife watching her favorite young male idol drama.

Will my health really not suffer if this continues?

It just so happens to be the last few days of spring break.

After thinking about it, Yuan Qianye decided to give it a try and successfully invited the maid out together. She recommended that they go horseback riding on the grassland and then had a seafood buffet for dinner.

As it turned out, he didn't need to worry. The maid was in good spirits throughout, and there was no indication that she had been absent-minded three times the night before.

As for the remaining two days, he chose to share one day with Saeko Utaha, aiming for fairness.

The date is April 1st.

The first day of school for Soubu Private High School.

This is the time when cherry blossoms are just beginning to bloom.

On the slope leading to the school, you can see boys and girls chasing and playing with each other, their laughter ringing out.

The wind blowing in my face carries the moist scent of earth and wood.

This caused the flower branches to tremble slightly, and a shower of cherry blossoms fell in abundance.

Gen Chiya patted his own shoulder and helped Rikka next to him to remove the cherry blossoms from her head.

"Don't throw it away yet, give this to me!"

Rikka quickly spoke up and stretched out her hands.

Yuan Qianye did as instructed and smiled.

"I feel like you're a little too excited today."

Rikka took the cherry blossom petal, spread it in her palm and examined it carefully: "Hehe, after all, from today onwards, I am officially a high school student, and I can stand on my own."

"Will you be nervous?"

"I'm not nervous at all. It's not like I'm the only new student. There's you, Eriri, and Yukino, oh right! And Kazusa too. Besides, Saeko-nee and Utaha-nee are seniors on the second-year side, so I feel safe and secure being protected."

Rikka put the petals in her hand into her pocket, intending to tuck them into a book later as a keepsake.

"Please remember that your purpose in going to high school is to study, not to form cliques."

"Hmm~ Chiya's words are not convincing at all. She looks very happy herself, just as excited as I am."

"My anticipation stems from the fact that I've entered a completely new phase of life, and I have new goals to pursue." Yuan Qianye couldn't be more serious.

Rikka looked incredulous: "For example?"

"There are too many to list. For example, I could continue to dominate the entire grade, win the kendo championship again in my three years of high school, and perhaps make further progress in piano, winning more good rankings to continue my past achievements and glory. There are so many other things to list. The journey of going to school is far from over."

If someone else said this, Rikka would think they were bragging, but since it was Chiya who said it, she would inexplicably believe that he had the ability to do it.

"Brother, just keep striving forward, I will always be there to cheer you on."

"Give yourself a boost too..."

The brother and sister walked side by side, chatting as they went, until they arrived at the main gate of Zongwu High School.

There are many students and many parents.

On the main road in front of the school, many vehicles were stuck in traffic, and traffic police and school security guards were working together to maintain order.

In front of the marble sign engraved with the school's name, many people waited in line, hoping to take a commemorative photo with their family and friends.

"Want to take a picture?" Gen Chiyo gestured towards the sign and asked Rikka.

"No, there are so many people, and it's so crowded. Anyway, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

Rikka gripped Chiya's sleeve tightly to prevent them from getting separated in the crowd.

More than taking photos to commemorate the occasion, she was concerned that her friends, whom she had arranged to meet at the school gate the night before, were nowhere to be seen.

Damn it, there are too many people. All I can see are a throng of heads, and everyone is wearing the same uniform. I can't tell who's who at all. I should have arranged to meet at the station.

Just as Rikka took out her phone, intending to call Eriri and the others, a greeting came from not far away.

"Chiyo, Rikka~"

The sound came from the roadside. Touma Yoko got out of the car and waved enthusiastically to the brother and sister.

The passenger door opened, and Kazusa got out of the car. Her gaze met that of Chiyo Minamoto. Although she didn't show any particular emotion, given her aloof personality in public, the fact that she still slightly raised her hand in greeting indicated that she was in a good mood today.

"Hello, Aunt Yaozi."

"Hello, hello. It's been a while since we last met, Liuhua. You've become even more beautiful. Your new school uniform suits you very well. From now on, my Kazusa and you will be schoolmates. Please take good care of me in the future."

"Leave it to me!"

"morning."

"Morning."

Unlike Yoko and Rikka, who chatted enthusiastically and happily, Minamoto Chiya and Kazusa's conversation was particularly brief.

"Let's go, don't stay at the school gate, it's too crowded. Let's just go in."

"Oh, I'm sorry, Auntie, we still have to wait for the other people here."

"Oh, I see. Well, I won't bother you any longer. I have other things to do with Kazusa, so I'll go in first."

"Ah."

As Kazusa was leaving, Chiya Minamoto said, "See you later."

Kazusa didn't reply, she just nodded.

Yoko, who witnessed this scene, smiled gently and walked into the school with Kazusa.

Considering that Kazusa also needs to practice the piano during her free time at school, this mother, just like when her daughter was in junior high school, generously donated two pianos. Both pianos cost over eight figures, which is not cheap, and they are much more advanced than the pianos in the school that have been in service for many years.

The piano wasn't given away for free, so Yoko now had to take Kazusa to the principal to negotiate and request some extra assistance that wasn't too outrageous or difficult.

Just as the mother and daughter left, a luxury car slowly drove up to the side of the road.

Many people at the school gate were drawn to the car, curious about which family's young master or young lady was sitting inside.