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

But in other places, such as train stations during rush hour, large shopping mall sales, or festival night markets, whether it's the various sound waves mixed with conversations, car horns, and loudspeakers, or the crowded and suffocating atmosphere where people are shoulder to shoulder, making the air seem thick and sticky, her already weak physical strength will drop rapidly, and she will quickly become dizzy.

"Secondly, I discovered from the beginning that this so-called literary society's daily activities did not revolve around literature. It was more like a social group that was set up under the guise of literature. Although some people would read books in the club's classroom, most people were more enthusiastic about more youthful activities."

"The unfolding of youth?"

"Yes, find someone you like, pursue them, and become lovers."

Kasumigaoka leaned against Rikka, speaking in an exceptionally seductive voice.

Rikka's ears turned red instantly.

Others had similar reactions.

Eriri, who couldn't help but glance at Minamoto Chiyo, and Kazusa, who also had the same thought, had their eyes meet in mid-air before both of them quickly looked away and looked in opposite directions.

"After all, they're all high school students, so it's understandable. Actually, it's not just the literature club; many other clubs in our school are like that too. I don't know about others, but I've heard Saeko mention that there are three couples in the kendo club she manages. Because they share the same hobbies and work towards the same goals, they don't need to think too hard about what to talk about in private. As a result, the distance between them naturally shrinks, making it easier to achieve that kind of intimate relationship."

So, Rikka, if you develop a crush on a guy later on, you might want to try this strategy: join his club and gradually get closer to him.

Kasumigaoka patiently guided him.

Rikka's face was still slightly flushed, but she shook her head nonchalantly: "I have no interest in this kind of thing. I've already decided that I'll stay at home and be a happy parasite from now on. I'll leave the matter of carrying on the family line to my sister and Chiya..."

"Pfft—cough! Cough! Cough cough cough!"

Yuan Qianye, who was drinking a beverage, choked and bent over, coughing violently.

"Brother, you're such a disgrace. Slow down your drinking." Liu Hua quickly patted his back gently. "You said it yourself, that you would support me for life even if I didn't work. A man's promise is more precious than gold. Don't even think about going back on your word!"

The others, distracted by Rikka's words, didn't notice anything amiss.

Gen Chiya paused for a moment, then took the tissue Yukino handed him to wipe his mouth: "It has nothing to do with what you said. It's just that the drink was too sour and made me choke. Also, even with my promise, you still have to put in a little effort yourself."

“I think Chiyo is right. From an emotional and survival perspective, we will always need others. Moderate dependence is healthy and necessary. But from the perspective of personal growth and life responsibility, simply relying on others is dangerous and undesirable.” Yukino also agreed with him.

"Ah, it's been a long time. This feeling of being lectured by Yukino is exactly the same as the feeling of my older brother lecturing me. I miss it so much!"

“…!” Yukino’s gaze quickly returned to her original direction: “Because this is the right idea, it’s normal for there to be some similarities.”

Shiyu then chimed in, leaning closer to Rikka again: "Or, preparing for your own future is another smart survival strategy. For example, I actually like you quite a bit, Rikka-chan. I may not be as successful as your brother in the future, but in terms of wealth, I should be able to secure additional income for someone other than myself without any pressure."

Rikka immediately understood, and immediately hugged him tightly, engaging in the friendly affection between girls: "Shiyu-nee, I'm really good at shoulder and leg massages, please guide me for the rest of my life!"

Shi Yu smiled and said, "Yes, please give me your guidance~"

Rikka quickly changed her target and put her arm around Kazusa's arm, who seemed a little flustered: "Kazusa, we'll be best friends for life! My brother is a great cook, so we'll have him be your personal chef and cook for us every day!"

"Hey! Stop making decisions for me without my consent, and don't just casually include yourself in the discussion!"

There was a commotion behind them, and Yukino and Eriri were not spared by Rikka either.

This is where Rikka's cleverness lies: she treats everyone present equally.

Although Toka has often secretly thought her younger sister was an idiot, if she were really an idiot, how could she have integrated so well into the circle around Minamoto Chiyo? Her strong affinity is one aspect, but the most important thing is that her emotional intelligence is truly top-notch.

"Alright, then I'll take my leave now."

Upon arriving at the school gate, Kasumigaoka took the initiative to say goodbye to the others.

Eriri was a little surprised. She had thought that this clingy guy would shamelessly stick to Chiya until the very end.

"Okay, be careful on your way home."

"I'm not going home. I've arranged to meet my editor outside. The relationship between the male and female protagonists in my novel has been confirmed recently, and the feedback from readers has been generally very good, which has also boosted the sales of the first few volumes. Therefore, the editorial department plans to take advantage of this good opportunity to release a special romance chapter for my novel. This trip is to discuss the specific plot we want to write."

"Great, keep it up!"

"Ah."

Kasumigaoka hailed a taxi on the roadside and left.

With one less person in the group, Yuan Qianye looked at the others.

Do you have any other plans for the future?

Yukino nodded slightly first: "I need to go to the bookstore to buy some study guides."

Eriri immediately declared, "I'll go with Yukino."

"Eri! We agreed to be slackers together!" Rikka asked anxiously, feeling betrayed.

Eriri quickly waved her hand to clarify her position: "I went to buy the manga I've been following; the latest volume is out."

"Oh, never mind then. I want to come too. After you guys are done, could you come with me to the department store? My over-the-knee socks keep sliding down when I walk, and I'd like to buy a few new sets."

"Did you lie on the sofa after every meal during spring break, and your legs got so chubby that your socks lost their elasticity?"

Gen Chiya attempted to analyze it.

Rikka unleashed a furious headbutt attack.

It was blocked by Gen Chiya with one hand.

Nothing happened.

Gen Chiya asked the last person present, "And you, Kazusa?"

She replied simply, "I'm going straight home."

"Huh? Aren't you coming with us? It's fun for girls to go shopping together." Rikka tried to change Kazusa's mind.

"Sorry, I have to go home and practice the piano."

"There will be plenty of opportunities to study at the same school in the future, maybe next time."

Yuan Qianye answered for her, and then mentioned himself again.

"I have some work to take care of this afternoon, so I won't be with you guys. See you tomorrow."

"Yes." Yukino nodded.

"Then, I'll go first..."

"Wait a minute." Minamoto Chiya called out to Kazusa, "Miyoko-nee is here to pick me up. If you're going home, I can give you a ride."

"Is Miyoko-nee here?" Rikka's gaze swept across the street, but she didn't see Miyoko's beloved car, that classic Volkswagen Beetle.

"Logically speaking, it should be... Ah, we've arrived just in time."

As Yuan Qianye slightly raised his chin in a gesture, a brand-new Mercedes with an impeccably reflective paint stopped in front of everyone.

The driver's side window rolled down, and Kudo Miyoko gave a brief greeting to everyone present. She then faced Boss Gen, clasping her hands together and bowing repeatedly.

"Sorry, sorry. I just started driving this car and am still in the break-in period, so I didn't dare to drive too fast. I hope I didn't wait too long?"

"No, it's just right."

Rikka leaned closer with an amazed look, examining the car's obviously high-end interior: "Miyoko-nee, you changed your car!"

“I don’t have the money to drive this car. Your brother bought it.”

"Huh?" Rikka's eyes widened as she looked at Minamoto Chiya with even greater surprise.

Didn't I tell you?

"No way!"

"The feeling I get from Qianye is becoming more and more incredible."

Watching him leave with Kazusa, Eriri sighed absentmindedly.

"That car must be worth at least tens of millions. He can afford to buy it outright with his own money right now. It's really hard to imagine. After he graduates from school, he will definitely be rich to a level that we can't even imagine."

Hearing this, Rikka really wanted to say that whether it was the deposit and rent for their own detached house, the tower apartment they were currently living in, or the equally expensive car their mother was driving, all of it was paid for by Chiyo out of his own pocket. He had already reached a level that was beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

Even the world's richest people, according to their autobiographies, were still studying in a regular manner during junior high and high school, so they didn't grow up to be so exaggerated. Most of them only began to show their talents after entering university.

Not to mention that Qianye has no background or family help; he has achieved everything he has now entirely through his own hard work, which makes him even more remarkable.

Of course, Rikka only thought about all of this in her mind and never said it out loud.

After all, he is her brother. For her to say these things herself inevitably sounds like she is bragging, which is bound to be annoying.

My brother is outstanding, so even if I'm not very useful, I can't hold him back.

This is the simplest and most down-to-earth thought in Rikka's mind.

Yukino, standing to the side, also followed the departing car with her cool gaze, only turning it away after a moment.

"Don't overthink it. No matter how powerful Qianye is, he's still your friend. Don't let him influence you or try to keep up with him. Just follow our original life path step by step, and that's enough."

"Hmm, that's true."

Yukino's words of comfort instantly restored Eriri's spirits.

She started chatting and laughing with Rikka again.

Yukino occasionally chimed in, her back still ramrod straight, but her long, thick eyelashes cast a small shadow under her eyes, concealing the complex thoughts churning deep within them.

…………

Chapter 006: My Sister's Confession: I Can't Live Without Him (1 words)

After saying goodbye to Gen Chiya, the three went to a bookstore and then strolled around the shopping street. Before they knew it, it was past three o'clock.

Having bought almost everything she needed, Eriri invited her two best friends to her house for dinner before parting ways.

Rikka had no problem and readily agreed.

Yukino Yukinoshita shook her head, saying that she had other things to do later and that there would be another opportunity.

After parting ways with them, Yukino took the train and followed the map to find her sister's apartment.

"Welcome, welcome! You've come at just the right time. I just got back from school myself."

Yang Nai warmly welcomed her younger sister into the house when she heard the doorbell ring.

Yukino looked around the room with considerable curiosity.

“Mom said that the interior layout of this apartment was almost entirely designed and planned by you, sister.”

"Hmm, what do you think? I'd really like to hear your opinion, Yukino. My mom's evaluation of my design is just 'not bad,' saying that there's still a lot of room for improvement in the future."

"That's just how my mother is. She has high standards for herself and others. You can only get her praise if you do something exceptionally good."

Yang Nai smiled slightly and walked into the kitchen: "What would you like to drink?"

"The most convenient one is fine."