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

Yuan Qianye picked up a petal without hesitation and was quite satisfied after tasting it.

The innermost part of the flesh is very sweet, but the part closer to the skin is not so good, and is particularly bland.

But since it's just ripe fruit, and this plate is only about half cut, and the price isn't high, we shouldn't expect too much. This performance is already acceptable.

"You should all try it, it's quite delicious."

At his signal, the others also started working.

Upon closer observation, one can discern subtle differences in the way each of them ate the melon.

Rikka was clearly impatient. She followed her brother and picked up the melon, quickly taking a bite. The overly sweet nectar flowed down her pink lips and onto her chin. She quickly grabbed a tissue to wipe it off. In her other hand, the unfinished melon also had her neat little teeth marks imprinted on it.

Before taking the melon, Yukino deliberately rolled up her sleeves, revealing her fair, lotus-root-like wrists. She pinched the melon's skin with only her fingertips and ate it in small bites. Her manner of eating the melon was extremely elegant. Perhaps it was due to her strict upbringing, or perhaps she was simply afraid of getting the melon juice on her clothes and being unseemly.

Eriri, like a small animal, would take small bites and chew carefully, while unconsciously sticking out her pink tongue to lick the juice around her lips, so as not to show any disgraceful behavior like Rikka.

As for Miss Miyoko, she took a piece of melon but didn't eat it immediately. She was clearly observing the other three from the third level.

Finally, when she saw his gaze fall upon her, she pursed her lips and gave a beautiful smile.

Yuan Qianye took out his phone, leaned out, and positioned the camera towards the group.

The reactions of the people who noticed his action were all different.

Eriri appeared somewhat nervous and shy, turning her face away as if she didn't want to look directly at the camera.

Yukino looked over helplessly, her eyes slightly lowered. Although she didn't flinch, she also showed no intention of cooperating.

Rikka really stepped up, grabbing one of them with each arm and forcing them to face the camera, smile brightly, and make a "V" sign with each hand.

"Miyoko-nee, come closer too."

"Oh, I guess I won't need it."

"The happiest moments are the ones we should capture, so don't be shy! Bro, take some good pictures of us!"

"I will handle it."

The clicking sounds rang out one after another.

Yuan Qianye selected his favorite photo to show everyone, boasting about it.

"It seems I've discovered another talent in myself, and I feel that becoming a professional photographer in the future isn't out of the question."

Yukino scoffed at this.

Eriri and Rikka were quite satisfied.

Miyoko also asked Chiya to send her the photos.

Not long after, Rikka's phone beeped.

She picked it up to examine it and immediately became excited.

"Saeko-nee and Utaha-nee have arrived and are in the parking lot."

Eriri puffed out her cheeks, took a breath, and then slowly exhaled.

Seeing this, Yukino took her hand under the table.

Eriri gave a sweet smile and shook her head slightly to indicate that she was alright.

Yuan Qianye stood up: "Then let's go directly to meet them."

Rikka nodded: "Take your time, I'll go find them first."

After saying that, she didn't wait for anyone else's reply and ran out of the shop.

From afar, she spotted the two figures beside the bus in the parking lot.

She smiled happily, raised her hand, and called out.

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Chapter 023: Please, sisters-in-law!

"Sister Saeko...Sister Shiyu!"

Rikka jogged up to the two of them, bent down, placed her hands on her knees, and her chest rose and fell noticeably with her rapid breathing.

Seeing this, Shi Yu quickly stepped forward and took her arm, her tone tinged with helplessness: "Really, didn't we say we could wait a while? There's no need to be in such a hurry."

"It has nothing to do with that..." Rikka took a few deep breaths, trying to calm herself down, while nervously glancing back.

Great, the others haven't caught up yet, there's still time!

She immediately lowered her head, clasped her hands together above her head, and made a pleading gesture.

"Please, Saeko-nee, Utaha-nee! Please do me a favor today and don't get into a fight with Eriri and Yukino."

Utaha and Saeko exchanged a glance and sighed softly.

"Don't worry, Rikka." Saeko smiled, her voice as gentle as ever. "We won't do that. In fact, Utaha and I already agreed on the way here that we'd get along well with everyone today, right?"

As she spoke, her gaze turned to Shiyu, her eyes like those of a kindergarten teacher comforting a sulking child, perhaps the gentlest of them all.

Shiyu crossed her arms over her chest and let out a soft hum through her nose: "Yeah, yeah... as long as those two guys..."

"Shiyu," Saeko reminded softly, her tone carrying an undeniable gentleness.

Shiyu took a deep breath.

A faint phantom pain seemed to be emanating from my wrist.

As if forcibly suppressing something, she changed her words and said, "Phew... as long as they don't provoke me, I will maintain peace."

Her gaze was turned to the side, and her tone still carried a hint of barely perceptible reluctance.

It wasn't that he was afraid, but he felt it was necessary to give Saeko face and also make Rikka happy and satisfied, killing two birds with one stone.

Huh?

Rikka looked up, a hint of confusion flashing across her face.

She had thought it would take a lot of persuasion, and even some coaxing, to get Shi Yu to agree, but she didn't expect it to go so smoothly.

This is such a pleasant surprise!

However... although Shiyu-nee agreed, was that slightly awkward expression on her face, with her head turned away, just my imagination?

Forget it, never mind! It's not important!

"I knew it! Saeko-nee and Utaha-nee are the most generous. Their magnanimity is completely proportional to their bust size!" Rikka beamed instantly and gave a thumbs up.

"I see, that's why there's an idiom like 'poor chest and extremely wicked.'" Shi Yu nodded smugly, as if she had found a theoretical basis, and even drew inferences from it.

Saeko paused for a moment, then realized what she meant and chuckled, "That's not how you use that idiom at all."

“Idioms are all created by people,” Shi Yu raised an eyebrow, hinting, “I think they are quite fitting for certain people.”

"Um!" Rikka raised her hand at the right moment, interrupting the potentially off-topic conversation with a lively tone, her eyes sparkling as she looked at the two of them: "I won't say anything more, I'll leave the rest to you two sisters-in-law!"

"Yeah, don't worry, Roku... Hmm?!" Saeko responded subconsciously, then realized what she meant, and her cheeks suddenly flushed red.

Shiyu's eyes widened slightly, a hint of surprise flashing across them: "Rikka, what did you just call us?"

“Sister-in-law,” Rikka said matter-of-factly, tilting her head, “you’ve all started dating my brother, so as his younger sister, isn’t it normal for me to call you sister-in-law?”

“That’s true…” Saeko’s cheeks flushed slightly, and her tone was a little embarrassed.

"Doesn't Saeko-nee like this nickname?"

"That's not entirely true..."

“I like it.” Shi Yu stated directly, her tone clearly showing her satisfaction: “Please be sure to call me that from now on, I don’t mind at all.”

"Understood!" Rikka playfully raised her hand in a salute.

She glanced back cautiously to make sure the main group hadn't arrived yet, then leaned closer to the two of them, lowered her voice, and spoke with a hint of intimacy.

"Actually, ever since Chiya announced her relationship with you, I've already considered Saeko-nee and Utaha-nee as family! I've even imagined the scene of me, your aunt, taking your babies to the amusement park! Don't worry, I will always support you, now and in the future!"

Yes, standing on the side of my best friend and supporting my brother's two sisters-in-law are not contradictory and can be completely compatible! I think this way is fine!

Spending a lot of time with Minamoto Chiya, Rikka's way of thinking has become much more flexible in some aspects.

"Thank you, Rikka." Saeko's eyes showed genuine gratitude as she gently stroked Rikka's hair.

Shiyu seemed to be touched as well, and even took Rikka's hand: "I just received my royalties recently. Although it's not as much as your brother's, it's still enough for me. Let's go shopping together next time. Tell me if there's anything you like."

"Are you going to buy it for me?"

"Otherwise, my dear sister-in-law."

Huh?

They clearly had ulterior motives, but unexpectedly, they gained something unexpected!

The little voice in Rikka's heart cheered with joy, "I think I'm pretty amazing!"

At this moment, the others also approached.

"Saeko, Utaha." Gen Chiya raised his hand in greeting, a smile on his face.

Miyoko, standing next to them, also greeted the two of them in the same way and complimented their outfits for the day.

Yukino's face didn't show any particular expression. Unlike Minamoto Chiyo, who addressed her by name directly and affectionately, she simply nodded politely and said, "Good afternoon."

Eriri, her voice barely audible, gave a vague greeting towards Saeko with an extremely unnatural expression, while Utaha was intentionally or unintentionally ignored by her.

Utaha reacted in the same way, her gaze sweeping lightly over Eriri as if she hadn't seen her at all.

The group of six women and one man gathered in the parking lot, attracting considerable attention. Their striking good looks drew many glances, with some even speculating whether they were an undisclosed idol group having a private team-building activity.

Meanwhile, Yuan Qianye, who was in the middle of it, inexplicably felt a surge of heat.

That was the unease that came from the situation slipping out of control.

Today, I was under immense psychological pressure.

He quickly handed over the freshly squeezed orange juice he had specially brought for Shiwa and Saeko, trying to break the somewhat awkward atmosphere, and suggested, "Let's not just stand here, let's head to the camp."

Everyone nodded and walked out of the parking lot together to the reserved campsite.

All the equipment borrowed from the rental point—inflatable mats, folding chairs, sunshades, picnic mats, barbecue grills, grill nets, tongs, etc.—was neatly stored in a small trailer.

Without anyone specifically directing them, everyone spontaneously began to take out and assemble the items.