There are so many geniuses in crossover anime! What's wrong with adding me?

"Although it's true that there's no connection, I really dislike seeing such a lovely child like you with such a sad expression."

“Cute…me?” Hearing her praise, Shiina Mahiru looked at her, her eyes fixed on her.

If someone else had said that, she would have taken it for granted and accepted it without taking it seriously. But when she heard someone even more outstanding than herself say the same thing, she couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

"Hmm, don't you think you're cute?" Sakurakoji asked with a smile.

"...I don't think so. If I were really cute, why wouldn't they like me?"

The emotions that were about to rise were suppressed again. Shiina Mahiru lowered her head once more, with a few barely perceptible tears in the corners of her eyes, and she exuded a sense of resistance and gloom.

Ara la la la... Seeing her once again enveloped in negative emotions, Sakurakoji Saisai clicked his tongue in amazement. Teenagers' emotions really do fluctuate easily.

But considering her background, it's no wonder she acted this way.

Although born into wealth, her parents' marriage was a political one, and both were known for their extramarital affairs. She herself was conceived after an accident. The fact that she's sitting here alone today probably means she's been scolded by her mother with harsh words again.

Despite being both academically and athletically gifted, adorable and sensible, and possessing excellent skills, she was ignored and disliked by both parents. She never received a gift growing up and was occasionally used as an emotional dumping ground for her own negative emotions. Even so, she didn't give up on herself or blame others; instead, she would hide in a corner to process her negative emotions and lick her wounds alone. She was so well-behaved that it was heartbreaking.

Those damn scumbag parents!

If you don't cherish such an outstanding child, you should be dragged out and shot!

Suppressing the urge to immediately call her second uncle and have him use his cunning and ruthless financial power to bankrupt those scumbag parents and leave them destitute, Sakura Koji managed to put on a kind and gentle expression and softly said:

"Maybe it's because they're blind. There are all sorts of oddballs in the world, and we can't punish ourselves for their mistakes."

"Here, have some dessert first. It's the most effective thing to eat when you're in a bad mood!"

He took out a box of coffee jelly and stuffed it into her arms. Shiina Mahiru, who was holding the swing rope, quickly let go of her hands and took the thing that fell into her arms.

“…Thank you,” Shiina Mahiru whispered her thanks.

“You’re welcome,” Sakura Koji walked to another empty swing next to him, casually dusted it off, turned around and sat down, took one out of the food bag, opened the lid and continued, “My name is Ogura Asahi, what’s yours?”

Let me make it clear beforehand that he used this name simply because he was too lazy to come up with another one, and it's not because he had any other intention. I think everyone can understand the difficulty of choosing a name when opening a new account, right?

"Big sister Ogura Asahi... My name is Shiina Mahiru."

"Mahiru-chan? That's a very nice name."

"Thank you."

After being praised by her, Shiina Mahiru blushed slightly, put the hand holding the dessert box in front of her face to cover it, and a few seconds later, she followed her example and opened the lid of the box.

Perhaps because the other person was of such high caliber, so approachable, and of the same sex, that she was unlikely to have any ill intentions towards her, her usual vigilance and strong sense of independence vanished without her even realizing it.

The sweet aroma filled her nostrils. She used the plastic spoon that came with the jelly to scoop a piece from the bouncy, caramel-colored jelly and put it in her mouth. Her eyes and expression immediately lit up, dispelling the gloom from before.

So sweet and delicious!

This is definitely a high-end product!

Having only tasted it once, and having eaten at many high-end restaurants, Shiina Mahiru immediately judged the quality of the goods in her hand. She couldn't help but glance again at Sakurakoji Sai, her eyes filled with even more curiosity and complexity. Just who is this older sister?

"It tastes pretty good, doesn't it?" Noticing her gaze, Sakurakoji asked with a smile.

“Yes, it’s delicious,” Shiina Mahiru affirmed.

"That's good. Although it tastes a little worse than what I make, it's still quite good. It won't be impolite to use it to entertain guests." Sakurakoji gave a passable evaluation.

"Big sister is also good at cooking?" Shiina Mahiru asked in surprise, while also being somewhat doubtful.

In her opinion, this jelly already tasted very professional and high-end. Could the other person possibly make something even better? She glanced at Sakurakoji's appearance and inwardly gave a negative judgment.

No, that doesn't seem like it. The other person doesn't look like they're good at cooking at all.

"It's alright, Mahiru-chan, do you usually cook?" Sakurakoji Sai smiled without saying a word.

"Although I can't guarantee my skill level, I usually cook for myself," Shiina Mahiru said somewhat defiantly, showing some confidence in her culinary abilities.

"Hmph~ Not bad at all, nowadays few kids can cook for themselves."

"But you said you usually cook for yourself, don't you live with your parents?"

“Ah,” Shiina Mahiru covered her lips slightly, realizing that she seemed to have revealed some information. She looked at Sakurakoji Sai, who had no ill intentions, and said hesitantly, “Yes.”

"I see. It seems the situation is a bit complicated." Sakurakoji Sai feigned indifference, as if he were hearing this for the first time, and didn't press further, changing the subject instead.

"Speaking of which, it's already March, another school year is almost over, right? What grade is Mahiru-chan in this year?"

“Third year of junior high school…” When this was mentioned, Shiina Mahiru’s expression visibly fell into disappointment again.

Wait, what's going on? Did I make a mistake again?

Sakurakoji's eyes widened in bewilderment. How come he could touch on so many sensitive topics just by asking a few questions? You seem to have quite a few sensitive topics.

However, after a little thought, he realized where the problem lay.

Being in the third year of junior high school means graduation is just around the corner, and there's a graduation ceremony where family members are expected to attend—given Shiina Mahiru's family situation, it's certain that no one will be taking her to the ceremony.

What might be a joyous milestone for others, a new chapter in their lives, could be a painful and unforgettable period for her.

Perhaps the reason she's sitting here today is because she failed to get her parents to attend her graduation ceremony?

Now that he knew the crux of the problem, things became much easier to solve, and Sakurakoji's talent once again brought a confident smile to his face.

"Third year of national high school? That means you're graduating soon! Congratulations!"

Shiina Mahiru didn't answer, but silently turned her head away, perhaps cursing Sakurakoji Saitama for forgetting to bring a spoon when eating dessert in the future!

"Ahem, what I mean is, I've never attended anyone else's graduation ceremony before."

"Mahiru-chan, can I go to your graduation ceremony with you?"

Sakurakoji quickly revealed the rest of the story, then revealed a confident smile.

This time, the advantage is still in my hands!

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Volume 1: Daily Life of Attracting Bees and Butterflies: Chapter 49 Taking Shiina Mahiru Home

"You want to come to my graduation ceremony?" Shiina Mahiru turned to look at her, her face full of surprise.

"Hmm, I feel like it should be quite interesting, is that okay?" 'Ogura Asahi' put on an expectant expression that was also worried that she might refuse, looking at her pitifully.

"It's not impossible..." Unable to bear her gaze, Shiina Mahiru slowly looked away and whispered.

"Huh? What did you say?" The voice was too soft for him to hear.

Shiina Mahiru's heart skipped a beat, her skin trembled, and she gritted her teeth, as if making a decision, and raised her voice to him: "If you really want to come, then it's not impossible!"

"Really? Thank you!" Sakurakoji Saito looked excited and happily thanked her.

"...There's nothing to thank me for." Shiina Mahiru muttered.

"Then it's settled. Here's my contact information. Please send me the time and place later. I'll definitely attend." He got up and walked over to her, taking out his phone as always and operating it skillfully.

"I believe you won't forget about this after you go back and then block me, right?"

"No way!"

Shiina Mahiru spoke up angrily, "What kind of person do you think she is?!"

Putting his phone away, Sakurakoji saw the newly added friend's avatar and a smile of accomplishment flashed in his eyes. He had gained another point, and he was in a great mood!

"Well, I should probably head back now. You should head back early too, Mahiru-chan." Seeing that it was getting late and that he had finished what he needed to do, Sakurakoji said.

"Are you leaving already?" Shiina Mahiru suddenly looked up, a hint of reluctance in her eyes. It seemed that once she left, the two of them would never see each other again.

Although they hadn't known each other for long, the other person's kindness made her feel warm again after a long time, and even her originally gloomy mood became more relaxed. She found it hard to let go and didn't want it to end so soon.

"You can't bear to part with me?" Seeing her looking like a lost deer, Sakurakoji couldn't help but tease her.

"No way! You should leave now!" Shiina Mahiru turned her head to the side, pretending not to care, but her voice trembled slightly.

"I'll walk, but I suddenly feel a bit hungry. Ah~ is there anywhere I can get dinner?" 'Ogura Asahi' turned her face to the side, her eyes still glancing straight ahead, as if she was expecting something.

Didn't you just have a dessert?

Shiina Mahiru thought this to herself, but of course she didn't actually say it aloud. Instead, she said:

"Would you like to come to my place? I need to go back and cook something, so consider it a small treat to thank you."

"Is that okay? Thank you!"

"You are welcome."

Feeling as if their positions had been reversed, Shiina Mahiru couldn't help but chuckle softly.

"Then please follow me."

Shiina Mahiru stood up, walked past her, and led the way out of the park.

Sakura Koji picked up the bag and followed closely behind her. Feeling helpless, he realized he'd have to ask for leave from Hoshino tonight. He took out his phone and sent a leave request to Ichiji Hoshika.

A few minutes later, following Shiina Mahiru's steps, the two entered a luxury apartment building, swiped their cards to enter, and took an empty elevator directly to the fifth floor. After stepping out of the elevator, Shiina Mahiru stopped in front of the room with the number 502.

She took out her key, opened the door, and went straight in. She turned on the light, illuminating the slightly dim interior, and took off her leather shoes in the entryway.

"I am back."

Her somewhat lonely voice echoed in the empty room.

"Welcome back!"

Sakurakoji put down his phone and picked up the conversation. He had just finished a slightly heated debate with Ijichi Seika, successfully gaining her forgiveness by repeatedly bowing in apology.

Hearing the voice behind her, Shiina Mahiru turned around and looked at her, feeling a warmth in her heart.

"Welcome to my humble abode, please come in."

"excuse me."

He took off his boots and stepped directly onto the spotless wooden floor, surveying the room's furnishings.

All the furniture was neatly placed in its proper place, with almost no misalignment. The books and stationery were also quite organized, and the household chores tools were tidied up. Overall, it looked very clean and tidy. However, there were no dolls or various small ornaments that children of this age would like. The excessive tidiness made it lack a sense of life.

"Sorry, I didn't expect anyone else to come over, so I didn't prepare any slippers—you can wear mine!"

Shiina Mahiru then realized that she hadn't bought any guest slippers, and looked a little flustered as she reached to hand over the shoes she was wearing.

“No, this is fine. I’m already very happy that you let me come. Don’t worry about such a small thing.” He stopped her and continued:

"By the way, can I borrow the refrigerator?"

"?" Shiina Mahiru asked, somewhat puzzled. "It's possible, but what would you use it for?"

Sakurakoji smiled and walked to the refrigerator, putting the things he had been carrying all the way inside one by one.

"Huh? Aren't you taking this with you later?" Shiina Mahiru's eyes widened in surprise, not expecting her to leave all the desserts here—they were quite precious.

"It's alright, it's alright. I have plenty at home. I didn't have time to prepare anything else, so these will be my souvenirs." He put the last one into the refrigerator, closed the refrigerator door, and said with a smile.

"Um, can we start cooking now?"

"Ah, okay, please have a seat, I'll get right away!" Shiina Mahiru reacted, walked into the kitchen, put on an apron with a cute pattern, tied her braid into a ponytail with a hair tie, and deftly wielded the knife to prepare the ingredients.

Wow, it actually looks pretty convincing.

Sakurakoji walked over to the sofa and sat down, observing her smooth movements. He raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised; this level of proficiency certainly didn't seem like that of a beginner. However, what she could actually accomplish was another matter entirely.

……

"Delicious." Sakurakoji Saito exclaimed as he looked at the croquettes and chicken char siu in front of him.

"Do you like it? That's great!" Shiina Mahiru, who had been frowning and looking nervous, also clutched her chest and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Shiina liked it.

"Hmm, your cooking skills are amazing! There aren't many kids these days with your culinary skills!" Sakurakoji praised.

Although it can't compare to his, the taste is comparable to that of ordinary restaurants, and compared to people of the same age, it stands out from the crowd. Moreover, it has a unique personal style—it doesn't feel bad.

"Thank you for the compliment!" Relieved, Shiina Mahiru began to eat the food in her bowl.

During the meal, as Sakurakoji kept bringing up topics, the atmosphere in the originally quiet room gradually became more lively, and the warm lighting became surprisingly appropriate.

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Volume 1: The Daily Life of Attracting Bees and Butterflies: Chapter 50 Seamless Transition