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

Anyone could tell from that tone that he wasn't being sincere.

"I'm sorry, I misspoke. I apologize."

"...Do you really know you were wrong?" She turned her face back.

"Okay, I'll do it with you next time. Let me do my best this time."

"Mo~ I really can't do anything with Sister Chaoyang, I understand." Her anger seemed to be extinguished with a wisp of mist.

"But if you're naughty again next time, I'm going to play a prank on you!"

"...By the way, what kind of prank was it?" She raised an eyebrow, full of curiosity.

"Uh... Well... for example, putting an extra tea bag in the tea I make for you, so that it tastes bitter!" Shiina Mahiru thought for a moment, then gave an example.

"Actually, I have a high tolerance for the bitterness of tea."

"Then, next time before you come, I'll prepare a huge bouquet of flowers to give you a surprise!"

"If I actually did that, I would probably be very happy."

"Then we'll stock up on lots of snacks in the fridge and cupboards, so you'll be stuffed next time you come!"

"That means I can save time cooking, which is great."

"..."

"..."

She tried hard to think of ways to frighten her, but the examples she came up with were too mild, or rather, too cute.

After resolving this pitifully minor squabble, Ogura Asahi smiled, patted her hair, and, amidst her shy expression, returned to the kitchen.

……

It took nearly two hours, and now, at the small dining table in the apartment room...

"How is it?" Ogura Asahi looked at Shiina Mahiru across the table.

"..." Faced with the table overflowing with all sorts of delicious food, Shiina Mahiru's brilliant mind could only produce a blank expression as she stared at the table.

"...It looks delicious. I never expected that Sister Chaoyang's cooking skills were so amazing. You truly deserve it." After sitting there for a while, she exclaimed in admiration.

"But isn't this too much? It's impossible for the two of us to finish it all, even with dinner included."

There were about ten different dishes and soups on the table, including traditional Japanese char siu, potato croquettes, miso soup, etc., as well as Chinese dishes such as braised pork, cola chicken wings, and cabbage stew with tofu. There were even Western dishes such as double-cooked steak and cream of mushroom soup!

Everything looked and smelled delicious. Although I haven't eaten it yet, I'm sure Shiina Mahiru will taste great.

The table was laden with a dazzling array of delicious dishes. Considering she only knew a few simple home-style fare, the difference in their culinary skills became immediately apparent. She was now completely convinced: the other person's cooking was probably even better than hers…

Not only does she surpass me in appearance, height, career, fashion, and maturity, but even her humble yet proud cooking skills are no match for her?

Although she is good at sports and academics, I always feel that she may not be a match for the other party in these areas. Is this really Sister Chaoyang? No wonder she is the sister I have recognized!

Isn't someone who is more perfect than you in every way the best candidate to be an older sister and role model?

She shifted her gaze from the food to the admiring, high-ponytailed woman in the apron who exuded a domestic charm and possessed a cool, aloof demeanor.

"Well... if we really can't finish it, we'll just have to throw it away." Ogura Asahi also felt that he might have gone too far.

She rarely gets to show off her skills, and perhaps she was too excited, or maybe she wanted to show off in front of Shiina Mahiru, so she accidentally made too much.

“That would be such a waste! Besides, I don’t think wasting food is good!” Shiina Mahiru retorted, staring longingly at the dining table.

Despite not being short of money due to her family background, she is actually a thrifty, good-natured, and frugal girl.

"What should we do then? Let me make it clear beforehand that we probably won't be eating here tonight."

"Huh? Is that so?"

"After all, you're going to my house, right? I can't just let you sit there all afternoon and come back on an empty stomach in the evening, can I?"

"Then... I'll do my best!"

She furrowed her brows, her sharp gaze fixed on the dining table. The delicious food that had just been emitting an enticing aroma now seemed like an enemy she would fight to the death against.

"Take it easy, like eating at a buffet, just a little of everything, don't overeat." Seeing her like this, Ogura Asahi shook his head and advised.

Although, she herself was the culprit behind this phenomenon.

"Then, let's begin our meal."

"I'm gonna start now!"

……

After half an hour,

Shiina Mahiru slowly and laboriously picked up a chicken wing, her fingertips trembling slightly as she put it into her mouth.

What was once a tender, juicy, and fragrant delicacy now seems to have turned into a dry, tasteless chicken breast.

Although it still stimulated her taste buds to secrete saliva the moment it entered her mouth, the intense surge of stomach acid forced her to constantly suppress her physiological instinct to vomit.

"Don't force yourself to eat if you can't eat; it's bad for your health."

Sitting opposite her, Asahi Ogura rested her elbows on the table and her hands on her cheeks, quietly watching her eat.

She had long since stopped eating; these were just simple home-cooked dishes she made on the spur of the moment, enough to fill her stomach.

Compared to that, watching Shiina Mahiru go from having starry eyes and enjoying herself at the beginning to turning pale and forcing herself to eat is much more interesting than eating herself.

"Uh, well, let's do it this way, I'm sorry..."

Upon hearing this, Shiina Mahiru finally stopped her self-destructive eating, slowly put down her chopsticks, and clasped her hands together.

As expected, despite her efforts, more than half of the delicacies on the table were still left uneaten.

"Then it's time to wash the dishes. Although I feel sorry for the farmers, I guess we'll just have to throw these away." Ogura Asahi stood up, ready to collect the dishes.

"It's a pity, but there's nothing we can do... I'll help you!"

Shiina Mahiru slowly got up, helped her clear away the dishes, and wiped the table.

Her round belly was slightly swollen. Although it wasn't nice to say it like that, in Ogura Asahi's eyes, she looked a bit like a woman who was two months pregnant... She tried hard to suppress the smile on her face and not make a mocking expression.

"Ugh~ I'm so full, it's hard to move."

"Who told you to eat so much?"

"It's because Sister Chaoyang's cooking is just so delicious, I just couldn't resist!"

"Thank you for the compliment." Ogura Asahi waved and bowed gracefully on the spot to express his gratitude.

"Mo..."

After washing more than a dozen pots and pans thoroughly and wiping them dry with a sterilized clean cloth, the two returned to the living room and leaned back on the sofa, enjoying the brief tranquility brought on by the post-meal lethargy.

Shiina Mahiru picked up her teacup, sipping the green tea that Ogura Asahi had brewed with tea leaves she had just bought at the supermarket to cleanse her palate. Her expression was wistful as she murmured to herself, "..."

"Sister Chaoyang is really amazing. She can even brew tea so well. This is the first time I've ever tasted tea like this."

"If you're interested, I'll teach you the techniques next time," Ogura Asahi replied casually, taking a sip of tea as well.

"Really?! I want to learn, thank you!"

But Shiina Mahiru didn't seem to realize this, and instead seemed quite interested.

However, it's not a big deal.

"Yes, if you're interested, I can teach you anytime."

The two spent some precious time on the sofa. Perhaps because she had eaten too much at noon, she became sleepy. After a while, Shiina Mahiru gradually fell into quiet and began to breathe softly and rhythmically.

"Woo~~"

Her sleeping face, framed by caramel-colored hair, was peaceful and adorable. She leaned back on the sofa, her body slightly curled up like a small, curled-up animal, occasionally letting out soft whimpers.

Although she was completely unguarded and could basically do whatever he wanted to her—such as touching her hair and rubbing her face—no one knew that Sakurakoji was not that kind of person, so he was just observing.

After admiring what might be the cutest little animals in the world for a while, Ogura Asahi took out her phone, looked through her contacts, and skillfully found Iji Tomoka.

Boss, I'm sorry again!

It's obvious I won't have time to go to Fanxing's place tonight.

……

After a long while, Shiina Mahiru slowly opened her eyes. Realizing that she had actually fallen asleep, she quickly opened her eyes and looked around.

Seeing that Ogura Asahi was still there, she breathed a sigh of relief.

But immediately, she realized something was wrong; she seemed to be resting her head on the other person's lap!

Thinking of this, she immediately rolled up and scrambled to the side.

What on earth happened? How did I end up falling asleep with my head on Sister Chaoyang's lap?!

Did I roll onto her because I'm a terrible sleeper?

Upon realizing this, her face flushed red and her eyes welled up with tears.

Oh no, this is so embarrassing! How am I going to explain this to Sister Chaoyang?!

Looking at Ogura Asahi, who seemed to be asleep as well, she looked flustered, her delicate body trembling with shyness.

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But soon, she was drawn to her profile as she leaned back on the sofa, dozing with her eyes closed.

Her long, white, translucent eyelashes shimmered in the light, her perfect profile resembled a meticulously carved piece of jade, and her long hair cascaded naturally from her shoulders, smooth and flowing like silk.

Her figure is impeccable, and even now, sitting and sleeping, she is peaceful and serene, without showing any unsightly behavior.

She gradually became mesmerized, as if the fragrance left by the other person still lingered at the tip of her nose. She unconsciously forgot the embarrassment from before, until the other person's eyes trembled slightly and slowly opened their crimson pupils, at which point she also snapped back to reality.

Thinking about his foolish behavior just now, he felt even more embarrassed. What was he doing?!

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"You're awake?" Ogura Asahi smiled, noticing Shiina Mahiru beside her.

"...Um, I'm sorry, I made you see my indecent side." Shiina Mahiru lowered her head and apologized softly.

"What are you talking about? It's just a nap, what's so unseemly about it?"

Ogura Asahi got up, stretched, and rubbed the sore and numb muscles in her legs where she had just given her a knee pillow.

"Ah, sorry! I don't know how I ended up resting my head on your lap!" Seeing her action, Shiina Mahiru became even more flustered, stepping forward and gesturing with her hands, unsure of what to do.

"It's nothing, it's just a little numb, it'll be fine in a bit. Besides, I asked you to use it as a pillow, so don't worry about it." She waved her hand dismissively, enduring the soreness in her thigh.

Just now, I don't know if she was having a nightmare, but the muscles around her eyes kept contracting and wrinkling, and she was making intermittent humming sounds.

Seeing this, Ogura Asahi let her rest her head on his lap and stroked her hair to comfort her.

After a while, her muscles relaxed and her face returned to calm.

However, she eventually got sleepy and fell asleep.

"Alright, I've had my sleep, and it's about time. Let's go."

"Ah, hi!"

After quickly tidying themselves up, Shiina Mahiru, no longer bothered with her shyness, followed closely behind her.

I have a feeling that I'm not adopting a younger sister, but rather raising a small animal with imprinting behavior.

Asahi Ogura secretly observed her movements and expressions, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

This is not what I expected. This child should be more independent, self-reliant, tolerant and generous, right?

Is it because he is too outstanding that she has no room to showcase her abilities, thus reducing her autonomy?

It seems like that's really possible, after all, she's not like that high school student next door who's currently paralyzed in her room because of emotional trauma and doesn't even bother to take out the trash.

Her overly omnipotent nature seems to have diminished her sense of responsibility, maternal instincts, and "wifely qualities."