If I don't capture the girl, I will die

I don’t know if he was busy with other things and didn’t see it, or if he was disappointed after seeing it.

Shaking his head, Ji Qi put his phone aside for the time being, picked up the doll and sat next to Mashiro.

He shook the cute teddy bear in his hand, "This is it, Mashiro, do you like it?"

"As long as it's a gift from you, I like everything." The pure-as-snow girl raised the corners of her mouth slightly and gently held the doll in her arms, as if she were treating a treasure.

What Mashiro said was the truth.

She is not a person who cares about material things, which can be seen from the fact that she gave up the promising art field and turned to comics.

Ji Qi obviously understood this, and that was why he felt even more touched and guilty.

So much so that he impulsively brought up the topic he had just avoided.

"Mashiro just mentioned Christmas. What gift do you want for Christmas? Anything that can be bought will do."

Hearing this promise, Mashiro just shook his head slightly, as if to say that having him was enough.

However, what the girl said the next second made Ji Qi's mouth twitch. He had forgotten that Mashiro also has the attribute of natural black!

"I saw Qi's text message just now."

Mashiro said calmly, her voice calm but filled with sadness. Unlike when they first met, Mashiro was now becoming more and more adept at expressing his emotions.

Of course, the method is still as direct as always.

It seems as if he doesn't understand women's euphemisms and beating around the bush.

Ji Qi's face flashed with embarrassment, and then he said with a thick face: "I can still come back for dinner and buy you a gift."

Mashiro turned away, eyes lowered, "It's okay."

She wasn't so unreasonable as to add burden to Ji Qi. Rather, she was very considerate and would rather get hurt herself than let him get hurt. It was just that she was inexperienced and her way of expressing herself was too clumsy most of the time.

For example, she used her unusual brain circuit to think about it. Sometimes she would delay Ji Qi because of the deadline for comics. When she thought about it this way, she felt relieved.

I have to say that Ji Qi's tireless teaching is very effective. The puppet-like Mashiro can now think from other people's perspectives!

Seeing the girl like this and smelling the elegant fragrance on her body, Ji Qi coughed and smiled:

"Although I don't have time on Christmas Day, I'm still free on Christmas Eve. I wonder if you have an appointment that day, Miss Mashiro?"

"Qi, are you inviting me?" The girl could still hear such an easy-to-understand hint. Her narrow and long almond-shaped eyes widened slightly, and her tone was calm but revealed a hint of surprise.

Mashiro's idea is actually very simple.

She didn't have any special feelings about Christmas, but she learned from comics, Ayano, and Rita that it was a holiday to spend with important people.

Among them, the bold British girl Rita is the most concerned about Mashiro's situation, and she also encourages her to invite Ji Qi to join her on Christmas.

So the girl took her to heart.

After being rejected, she also doubted whether she was so worried. The increasing number of girls around Ji Qi not only made others feel a sense of crisis and insecurity, but she felt the same. However, unlike others, she rarely showed it.

Now that he had confirmed his "status", his frightened heart gradually calmed down.

"Yes, I remember Shueisha had a party that day, right? Did Ms. Iida invite you?"

Ji Qi touched her little head and said with a smile.

Mashiro responded softly and invited the cartoonists under her to attend the company banquet. This is an annual event held by Shueisha and is not something unusual.

"Shall we go together then? After all, she takes such good care of you, you should thank her."

Ji Qi said earnestly that as a witness to Mashiro's success from the failure of submitting comics in the UK to her debut, he understood the importance of Iida Ayano to Mashiro in comics. He should participate for both emotional and logical reasons, and he was also worried about Mashiro going to such an occasion full of uncles alone.

Most importantly, without her as a bridge, the two people from two different countries would have no chance to meet each other! It can even be said that if Iida Ayano was a man, he would probably have no chance at all.

When he thought that he might miss this girl who was praised by everyone with all kinds of beautiful words, he felt a tightness in his chest, and at the same time he was more grateful to Iida Ayano for being the matchmaker.

Mashiro nodded seriously with a pretty face, she was not an ungrateful person, rather she was very considerate and she would remember whoever was kind to her, and she was no less grateful to Iida Ayano for helping her realize her dream than he was.

In Japan, the most important things for a girl are comics, Himeshichi, and Ayano. Now that the three can be connected and live in harmony, she feels very happy, as if her small world has been filled.

For a moment, the other women's problems were left behind.

I have to say that compared to Yukino, Mashiro is indeed "happy". The person she likes also likes comics, and can help her protect and handle everything in this regard. If there was a conflict between the comics and him like what happened to Yukinoshita, Mashiro would probably be even more at a loss than her.

Chapter 470 Christmas Eve

(Sorry, sorry, I've been stuck these past two days. 300 in an hour is considered fast. I'm trying to find my form...)

December 12th, also known as Christmas Eve, is a holiday that should be celebrated in Western countries, but has now become a default holiday for the whole world. In Japan, which has become increasingly "Westernized" in recent years, this is a day worth celebrating.

Although heavy snow had been falling from the sky since early in the morning, the somewhat cold weather actually stimulated people's enthusiasm even more.

Before nightfall, lights were already on on the streets. Young couples were strolling hand in hand on the streets. Even single people would choose to spend time with their family and friends. Everyone had a relaxed smile on their face.

Ji Qi also walked out of a hotel lobby with an extremely beautiful and pure blonde beauty, making the single dogs who happened to catch a glimpse of him full of envy and jealousy.

Because the girl next to him is so beautiful!

She was wearing a pale pink dress that reached her ankles, with a calm and cool temperament. Her light blonde hair was tied up high, and her delicate face was done up with slightly mature makeup. With a small ladies' bag in both hands, her unusually mature look and her pure temperament formed a contradictory beauty.

Looking at the beauty around him who attracted all kinds of attention, Ji Qi stretched out a hand and held her soft hand, feeling a little proud and amazed in his heart.

Because they were going to attend a rather formal occasion like a company dinner - although it wasn't the kind of upper-class dinner where everyone was dressed up, it was just an ordinary large dinner for cartoonists and company employees, but he still specially dressed up Mashiro today.

To be honest, he had never seen Mashiro wearing formal clothes before, at most he had seen photos of her. Today was the first time he experienced Mashiro's unique charm!

It is a beauty that strikes the heart and seems to make the heart stop.

By the way, it was true that he chose the clothes, but he still hired professionals for difficult work such as makeup.

"Is it okay to come out early with me, Mashiro? I saw you seemed to like the Baumkuchen inside just now." Holding their fingers, Ji Qi said with a smile. Since the previous activities organized by Shueisha were too boring, and the two of them didn't know anyone except Iida Ayano, he just showed his face with Mashiro and left.

It's better to go shopping and buy some gifts together than to stay in this kind of occasion and deal with other people.

He believed that Mashiro thought the same.

Anyway, creators are different from most professions and don’t need to pay too much attention to the company’s senior management. What’s more, he is now one of Shueisha’s nominal major shareholders.

"As long as I'm with you."

Mashiro raised her transparent eyes, full of affection and moving feelings, making people feel as if they were soaking in a honey pot. After waiting for a while, she added in a low voice: "Just now you said that there would be cake to eat when you go out."

This "I want them all" attitude made Ji Qi burst out laughing. He was not bored enough to be jealous of a food. He immediately smiled dotingly:

"Although it is true, you can't eat too much sweets, otherwise you will get sick."

Ji Qi pays attention to health rather than weight. It can be seen that his current relationship with the girl is much closer than most couples, but Zhenbai may not understand this deeper meaning.

But she did feel Ji Qi's concern.

"I understand." Mashiro responded softly.

"Is it cold?"

Walking out from the warm room to the snowy street, Ji Qi asked with concern.

Mashiro, whose face turned red due to the temperature contrast, shook her head and just moved a little closer to his body.

Ji Qi held up an umbrella and walked with the girl in the beautiful snow scene.

Today is Christmas Eve, and there are so many pedestrians on the road that the streets are flooded. Neither Ji Qi nor Mashiro likes crowded places, so considering the situation in the nearby area, he temporarily gave up the idea of ​​going to the mall with Mashiro to have a good stroll.

After randomly finding a convenience store on the side of the road and buying Mashiro's favorite Baumkuchen, the two walked side by side, deliberately heading for a place with fewer people.

When passing by a diamond ring shop, Ji Qi paused involuntarily with a complicated expression.

Gradually, the number of passers-by in sight became fewer and fewer, and the streets became deserted.

At this moment, a fountain square suddenly appeared in front of the two of them. It was decorated with lights unique to Christmas, shining brightly, and the figures of the couple in it were also very eye-catching.

Ji Qi brought Mashiro to the fountain, found an empty seat and sat down. Then, while looking at the fountain with colorful lights in front of him, he opened the bag of Baumkuchen and handed it to her.

Surprisingly, Mashiro, who had been as quiet as a cat all the way, did not take her favorite cake this time. She raised her clear eyes, and the reflection of Ji Qi was reflected in the depths of her eyes. Then, ripples began to appear on the calm lake.

"seven……"

Ji Qi looked at her in confusion, "Huh? What's wrong?"

"It feels so weird..." The girl placed one hand on her chest and muttered to herself. Her tiny voice seemed to be trying to vent something, with an impulse that was about to burst out.

Perhaps noticing that Mashiro's current condition was not right, Ji Qi gently hugged her shoulders, trying to give her a sense of security and warmth.

"Today, when I was with Qi, I was really happy. My heart was beating so fast. I like this feeling... But, although I was very happy when I was with Qi, at some point, I suddenly felt that you were so far away from me, as if you would leave me. When I thought of this, my heart was still beating, but it felt so painful... What's wrong with me..."

Mashiro cooperated and buried her head in his arms. Her beautiful cherry blossom eyes revealed confusion, and her tone, which used to be completely emotionless, now carried a deep sense of uneasiness and trembling. She didn't know why she felt that way, and could only express herself in this clumsy way.

"… Why would you think that, Mashiro? Don't we see each other every day? Why would I leave you?"

Ji Qi held the girl's delicate body in his arms, stroked her golden hair with his hands, and spoke very softly.

"I don't know, but when I saw the look in Qi's eyes when he was choosing a gift and looking at the diamond ring, my heart ached uncontrollably."

Mashiro, who never understood what shyness and hints were, held him tightly with her hands.

After hearing this, Ji Qi's expression changed, and then a trace of embarrassment flashed across his face. Isn't Mashiro's intuition too strong? He was distracted for a few seconds and she discovered it?

Or maybe, this pure girl who was deeply attached to him must have always kept her heart on him, which is why she could be so sensitive to this small detail.

What a stupid girl...

Chapter 471 Mashiro's First Kiss

"Qi said that I am your pet, so you have to be responsible for me."

"When did I ever say such a thing?"

Ji Qi wanted to continue complaining, but when he felt the slight trembling of the girl's body in his arms, he sighed and said gently, "Yes, Mashiro is a unique pet. I will be responsible for you until you get tired of me."

If a normal person heard this declaration of "pet and owner", they would probably call the police immediately, but the two parties involved were completely unaware of it. Even Mashiro showed an extremely relieved expression when he heard this.

For her, who has a unique way of thinking, this may have a better effect than the love words between ordinary lovers.

"I won't get tired, and I won't leave." Mashiro shook his head, his voice firm, as if he wouldn't be shaken by anything.

"Mashiro-chan, you have a long life ahead of you, so don't be so decisive."

Ji Qi rested his chin lightly on the girl's head and said with some amusement that although he had the ambition of having a harem deep in his heart, he had never really said that he would force the girls to stay with him. They still had their own complete lives. If they really wanted to leave, he would respect their choice.

"I won't leave you."

As if thinking that his 'sincerity' was being questioned, Mashiro pouted and repeated it again, with the tone of his emotionless voice rising slightly.

Ji Qi stroked her blonde hair like he was comforting a sulky cat, and said jokingly, "I know, I know. Don't say such things that sound like you are setting a flag again."

"..."

Even though she didn't have any common sense, Mashiro still understood the basic plots in the two-dimensional world or comics, so she immediately kept silent and sat with Ji Qi by the fountain. Like most ordinary couples, they quietly watched the men and women passing by from time to time, the white snow, and the colorful lights that had been hung up.

The atmosphere gradually became warm and peaceful.

The lanterns are on.

"By the way, Mashiro, where are you planning to spend the New Year? Japan or England?" Staring at the night streets lit up by various Christmas decorations, Ji Qi suddenly remembered something and lowered his head slightly and whispered in the girl's ear.

Unlike China, Japan and the UK celebrate the Spring Festival with their families on New Year's Day in January. Calculating the time, there is only less than a week left. Mashiro came from afar, and her family is in the UK, so she can only choose one of the two.

As for the money for the plane ticket, Ji Qi simply ignored it.

The private jet he had commissioned was already under construction, so how could he care about the travel expenses!

Now he also has the ability to make money!

The sudden warm breath next to her ears made Mashiro shiver unconsciously, but she still said honestly: "I don't know, but I want to be with Qi."

Although Mashiro was considered to have 'run away from home', as a child of other people's families and a part-time good baby, she had always had a good relationship with her family. With her increasing common sense, she also knew what this kind of festival represented, so she seemed a little hesitant for a moment.

Could it be that he should go back to England with Mashiro?

Ji Qi silently complained in his heart. If there was only one girl, Mashiro, around him, then there was nothing much to say. It was Britain so what. It would be fine if he had time now. After all, he was worried about letting Mashiro go back alone - he could still vividly remember the scene when the girl asked him to go to the lost and found office at the airport to pick her up.

But why do the days come together?

Ji Qi, who felt a little headache, paused for a moment before tentatively saying, "How about letting me handle this matter? I'll discuss it with your parents first, and then decide where to celebrate the festival?"

Just because Mashiro doesn't have common sense doesn't mean he can't have common sense. Not contacting Mashiro's family at this stage would be too immature.

"Listen to you."

The three-no girl handed everything to him with confidence.