My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

Jiuxiao felt a warmth in his heart and nodded. He turned around, his back to Fate, and leaned his weight slightly against her. Fate's small hands gently massaged his back, her movements both gentle and skillful.

"Brother Jiuxiao, your back is so broad, it makes me feel very safe."

Fate's voice carried a hint of admiration and longing.

Jiuxiao smiled and replied, "Of course, I'm here to protect Fate."

The bathroom was filled with laughter, and the two became even closer, just like real siblings.

After showering, the two changed into clothes, all from Jiuxiao's system space. To avoid suspicion, Jiuxiao and Fate each carried a backpack. However, they only contained some water and food for emergencies; when they actually needed something, they would simply take it from their system space.

"I threw the clothes I took off into the washing machine in the bathroom dressing room, and then I helped Fate dry her hair," Tendo Ayaka's voice came from outside the door.

"Nine Heavens Lord, Fate Sister, come out for dinner."

At dinner time, the Tendo couple, along with Jiuxiao and Fate, sat around the table enjoying the delicious food. Little Kisara was nowhere to be seen; she was probably still asleep.

Adhering to the fine tradition of not speaking while eating or sleeping, the atmosphere at the table was warm and quiet, with everyone enjoying their food. In Japan, meals are served individually, with each person having delicate tableware and a plate of delicious-looking dishes in front of them. Having been "wild" for quite some time, Jiu Xiao and Fate ate rather ungracefully, swallowing their food whole as if they wanted to devour the utensils as well.

Seeing this, the Tendo couple felt a pang of pity for the two children, and thinking of their past, a trace of compassion welled up in their eyes. Tendo Tomoya coughed lightly and gently reminded them, "Kyuu-kun, Fate-chan, eat slowly, there's no rush. There's plenty more in the kitchen; we'll make more if it's not enough."

Upon hearing this, Fate's cheeks flushed slightly, and she slowed down her eating pace, feeling embarrassed. Jiuxiao also realized her lapse in composure, smiled awkwardly, and then looked gratefully at Tiantong and his wife, saying, "Thank you, we haven't had such delicious food in a long time."

After all, they had been living on a deserted island, where their meals were pitifully simple. Since arriving in the Black Bullet World, they had only been eating fast food products and hadn't had such proper meals in a long time.

Tendo Ayaka affectionately patted Fate's head and said softly, "From now on, this will be your home. Just tell us what you want to eat, and we'll prepare it for you."

After dinner, Ayaka Tendo took care of all the cleanup work, letting Jiuxiao and Fate rest. Jiuxiao wanted to decline, but feeling the warmth of the Tendo family, he finally nodded, took Fate's hand, and went to rest on the sofa in the living room.

Seeing this, Tomoya Tendo followed. Once everyone was seated on the sofa, Tomoya Tendo asked, "Kyusho-kun, what are your plans for the future? If you want to go to school, I can help you with the transfer procedures. Don't let my appearance fool you, I actually have some connections in Tokyo."

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao was slightly taken aback; he truly hadn't considered this question. He didn't even know how long he'd be staying in this world; he'd ask the system that evening. But there was one thing he really needed to ask Tian Tong Zhi Ye for help with.

"Thank you, Uncle Tendo, but Fate and I probably won't be staying in Tokyo permanently, so we'll have to postpone our plans to go to school. However, there is something I do need your help with, Uncle Tendo. Please wait a moment while I go upstairs to get something, and you'll find out."

With that, Jiu Xiao went upstairs to his guest room. He took out several gold bricks from his system space, which he had looted from the mall earlier. Going upstairs was just a cover; Jiu Xiao put the gold in his backpack, intending to have Tian Tong Zhi Ye help him sell the gold bricks.

Although the system provides proof and authentication certificates, having an acquaintance to help would be safer and faster. Jiu Xiao knew that having connections was a universal rule, no matter the world.

A short while later, Jiuxiao came downstairs with her backpack on. Tiantong Zhiye looked at Jiuxiao's slightly heavy bag and vaguely understood what Jiuxiao wanted to ask for a favor.

Jiuxiao walked up to Tendo Tomoya, gently put down his backpack, and then unzipped it, revealing neatly stacked gold bars inside. Tendo Tomoya, seeing this, showed an expression of "I knew it."

“Uncle Tiantong, these are my and Fate’s assets. I hope you can help sell them. All the paperwork is in order.”

Jiuxiao got straight to the point.

Chapter 72 A Date with Fate

Tomoya Tendo nodded. As a high-ranking executive in the family business, he possessed exceptional emotional intelligence and tacitly refrained from questioning the gold's origin. He glanced at the purchase receipt and certificate of authenticity presented by Kushou, and with his years of experience navigating the business world, he couldn't detect anything amiss. Could this gold truly have been purchased before the war? With Japan largely destroyed by Gastrea, verifying its authenticity was impossible; treating it as genuine wouldn't be a problem.

He then picked up the gold bars from Jiuxiao's bag and compared them with the certificates of authenticity, quickly determining the value of the gold bars, assuming they were all genuine.

"Nine Heavens Lord, rest assured, I will help you deal with this gold as soon as possible to ensure you get a reasonable price. In fact, due to the recent war, the family has been preparing to stockpile a batch of gold, which the Heavenly Child family can easily absorb."

Although Tomoya Tendo disapproved of the family's corruption, he was still happy to use his power to do something practical for friends like Kusho, as he held a position of authority. Moreover, disposing of the gold would bring the family a considerable profit, making it a win-win situation.

Upon hearing this, Jiuxiao was overjoyed. What a coincidence!

"Then we'll have to trouble Uncle Tiantong. We're new here and there are many things we need your guidance and help with."

Tomoya Tendo smiled and nodded. He liked Jiuxiao very much, feeling that he possessed a unique temperament and potential. He believed that given enough time and space, Jiuxiao would definitely be able to make a name for himself in this world.

"Jiuxiao Jun, do you have bank accounts? We can transfer the money directly to your cards later."

Jiuxiao shook his head and said, "We haven't opened a bank account yet, but Fate and I are both minors. Can we open a bank account?"

After thinking for a moment, Tomoya Tendo said, "Normally, minors need their guardians' consent to open a bank account. But your situation is special. Let me think of a way for you; there shouldn't be any problems."

This is the advantage of having connections; many things can be handled flexibly. With Tomoya Tendo's network and influence in the business world, opening a bank account for Jiuxiao and Feite wouldn't be difficult.

"King Jiuxiao, please wait here for a moment while I make a call to make some arrangements," said Tomoya Tendo, picking up his phone and walking aside.

Jiuxiao and Fate exchanged a smile. They knew that with Tendo Tomoya's help, the gold bars in their hands would soon be turned into real money. This was undoubtedly great news for them.

A short while later, Tomoya Tendo returned after finishing his phone call, a satisfied smile on his face.

“Jiuxiao Jun, I have made arrangements. You can come with me to the bank tomorrow to open an account. As for the gold, I will arrange for someone to send it directly to the family vault for appraisal and storage. Once the appraisal is completed, I will immediately process the sale for you and try to transfer the funds to your new account as quickly as possible.”

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao and Fate immediately stood up and expressed their sincere gratitude to Tendo Tomoya. They knew that without Tendo Tomoya's help, converting their gold bars into cash would be extremely difficult. For one thing, even opening a bank account would be a challenge for Jiu Xiao.

"Then I'll have to trouble Uncle Tiantong. Please divide the money into two equal parts and transfer it to my and Fate's accounts."

Tomoya Tendo waved his hand and said, "No trouble at all, no trouble at all. Compared to your life-saving grace, this little favor is nothing. Please stay here for now and make yourself at home. If you need anything or encounter any difficulties, just come and find me."

Tomoya Tendo extended a warm invitation, his tone filled with sincerity and goodwill.

After finishing their business, Jiu Xiao and Fite returned to their temporary room, feeling unusually relaxed.

The two lay on the soft, large bed, and Fate quickly fell asleep. It had been a long time since they had slept in such a soft and comfortable bed.

Jiuxiao opened the system interface and asked, "System, how much longer do we have to stay in this world?"

[If the host wants to stabilize the passage between the two worlds, they will need to stay here for a period of time. The system needs time to locate the coordinates of this world. However, please don't worry, the time flow rates of the two worlds are different. Even if the host stays here for a month or two, not much time will pass in the other world.]

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao nodded, feeling somewhat relieved. He understood that stabilizing the passage between the two worlds was crucial for him. It not only concerned his future ability to freely travel between the two worlds, but also whether he could bring the resources and technology of this world back to that deserted island, which was the foundation for his survival.

Jiu Xiao pulled the sleeping Fate into his arms, dreaming about the future. Filled with anticipation for the future, Jiu Xiao gradually drifted off to sleep. In his dream, he seemed to be at the intersection of two worlds: on one side was a bustling modern metropolis, with towering buildings and endless traffic; on the other was the deserted island where they had once lived. He saw the base he had built on the island; those simple houses had been transformed into luxurious villas, and he even had his own small power plant and the loli maid troupe he had longed for.

The next morning, after breakfast, Ayaka Tendo took Kokisara to her new school to complete the enrollment procedures, while Tomoya Tendo took Kusho and Fate to the bank to open an account.

The bank was located in a skyscraper in the city center, with luxurious decor and attentive service. Using his influence, Tomoya Tendo quickly arranged VIP service for Kyuu and Fate, saving them the trouble of waiting in line.

After filling out a series of tedious forms, Jiuxiao and Fate finally had their own bank accounts. Tomoya Tendo also thoughtfully gave each of them an advance of ten million yen to facilitate their daily expenses.

Nine Heavens was very satisfied with Tomoya Tendo's arrangements, which finally solved their immediate problem of survival in this world. With this money, they could not only live here in peace, but also purchase some necessities and even make some preparations for possible future actions.

After leaving the bank, Tomoya Tendo suggested taking Jiuxiao and Fate sightseeing in Tokyo, but they politely declined. It was already quite an undertaking for him to take the time to accompany them to the bank, and Jiuxiao and Fate didn't want to disturb his precious time. Furthermore, Jiuxiao didn't want such a big third wheel around, interfering with his and Fate's rare time together—it was just his personal consideration.

After bidding farewell to Tomoya Tendo, Kusho and Fate strolled through the streets of Tokyo. It was a completely new world, full of unknowns and curiosity for them. Skyscrapers lined both sides of the streets, neon lights flashed, cars streamed by, and crowds thronged the streets, creating a vibrant and bustling atmosphere.

Holding Fitt's hand, Jiu Xiao and the two weaved through the crowds, feeling the pulse of the city. They entered a shopping mall and began their shopping spree.

The first stop was the mobile phones. Jiu Xiao's phone couldn't be used in this world and couldn't connect to the carrier. He and Fate stopped in front of the mobile phone counter, where all kinds of smartphones were on display, dazzling the two of them.

"Fate, which phone do you like?"

"Brother Jiuxiao, you choose."

Jiu Xiao knew absolutely nothing about electronic products in this world. Finally, on the recommendation of a shop assistant, Jiu Xiao chose a beautifully designed and feature-rich smartphone for Fitt and patiently taught her how to use it. Fitt learned quickly and soon was able to operate the phone proficiently.

Next, Jiu Xiao bought four cell phones in one go, one for Xiao Yuan and one for Sania, who were on the deserted island. After getting the SIM cards, Jiu Xiao took Fate to browse other floors of the mall and bought some daily necessities and snacks.

Remembering his promise to the girls, Jiu Xiao bought a hairband for Sania and Xiao Yuan each, and had the shop assistant carefully wrap them up, intending to give them a surprise. Of course, he didn't forget Fate's share either.

After shopping for a long time, Jiu Xiao and Fate returned home laden with purchases. Carrying their bags, they went to a restaurant. While Fate hesitated about what to order, Jiu Xiao took it upon himself to order her a children's meal.

When Fate saw the colorful and adorable children's meal on the menu, she was taken aback at first, then a blush appeared on her cheeks. She was quite immune to Jiu Xiao's quirky sense of humor. But she still protested softly, "Brother Jiu Xiao, I... I'm not a child anymore."

Fate's tone was soft, without any real dissatisfaction; instead, it carried a hint of coquettishness.

Jiuxiao smiled and shook his head, his eyes full of teasing.

“In my eyes, you will always be that little girl who needs to be cared for. Besides, this kids’ meal looks really good, so let’s give it a try.”

Fitt couldn't refuse Jiuxiao, so she had to agree. Soon, the children's meal was served, its exquisite presentation and abundant ingredients catching the eye. Fitt picked up her little spoon and carefully tasted it, her face beaming with satisfaction and happiness.

Life on a desert island is great in every way, except the food and lodging are too monotonous. Watching Fitt earnestly enjoying her children's meal, Jiu Xiao couldn't resist taking out his phone and snapping a few photos of her.

Noticing Jiu Xiao's actions, Fate looked up at him, her eyes filled with shyness. Jiu Xiao smiled and waved his phone, showing off the photos he had just taken, "Look, how adorable our little princess is! This kids' meal is practically made for you."

Fate had never considered herself a princess; she had always seen herself as a warrior. But who doesn't dream of being a princess? Especially a young girl like Fate. So, when Jiuxiao praised her as a princess, Fate was actually very happy.

“Brother Jiuxiao, if I were a princess, then you would be the knight who protects the princess.”

Huh? A princess knight? His name is Jiuxiao, not Youshu. Who wants to be a knight in real life? You work so hard to rescue a princess from the demon king, only to be betrothed to a prince of another country. Jiuxiao politely declines this kind of self-indulgent behavior. Only children want to be knights; everyone wants to be a prince when they grow up. Even if it's not a prince on a white horse, but a frog prince.

Jiuxiao shook his head and retorted, "I don't want to be a knight. Being Fate's prince is also a way for me to protect you."

He would never let Fate go. Call him selfish or possessive, he just wanted to keep Fate by his side. He didn't believe in that nonsense about liking being about taking and loving being about giving.

Unrequited love is nothing but a foolish act of self-pity, except for those who are overly devoted to someone. Jiu Xiao firmly believes that true love is about two people supporting each other and growing together, not one-sided sacrifice and devotion.

Listening to Jiu Xiao's words, Fate didn't understand what he meant, but a strange feeling welled up in her heart.

After dinner, Jiu Xiao held Fate's hand and joked, "Fate, do you think we look like we're on a date?"

Fate's cheeks flushed instantly. She lowered her head slightly and whispered, "I...I don't know. I've never dated anyone before. Isn't dating only between couples?"

I didn't realize Fate knew so much; girls are just so precocious.

Seeing Fate's shy expression, Jiu Xiao retorted, "NONONO, dating doesn't necessarily have to be between couples. Eating together, shopping together, as long as both people are happy, it's a date. We're having a brother-sister date, so isn't Fate happy with me?"

Jiuxiao pretended to be sad and said.

Fate quickly shook her head and explained eagerly, "No, Brother Jiuxiao, I'm very happy to be with you, very, very happy!"

Her words carried a hint of panic, as if she feared that Jiuxiao would misunderstand her meaning.

Seeing her anxious expression, Jiu Xiao couldn't help but feel smug. He gently patted Fate's shoulder and comforted her, "Alright, I was just teasing you. Look how nervous you are. You're making me look like a bad guy."

Knowing that she had been tricked by Jiu Xiao again, Fate lightly punched his chest. Without saying a word, she lowered her head and left.

Seeing this, Jiuxiao quickly chased after her, grabbed Fate's little hand, placed it in his own, and said with a smile, "Fate-chan, okay, your brother was wrong? Please forgive your brother this time."

Seeing his exaggerated expression, Fate felt both annoyed and amused. She nodded slightly and said, "Alright, I'll forgive you this time, but don't make jokes like this again."

Jiuxiao smiled and agreed, "Yes, my little princess."

The two continued walking hand in hand down the street, enjoying the tranquility. Passersby cast envious glances their way, as if they truly were a happy brother and sister.

For a date, the claw machine at the arcade is an essential part of the experience.

Jiu Xiao, who originally wanted to show off his skills, still got nothing after paying a price far exceeding the normal price of the item, which made him so angry that he almost punched the claw machine to pieces.

Seeing Fate's expectant face beside him, Jiu Xiao gritted his teeth and decided to try again. Finally, his hard work paid off (actually, he triggered the claw machine's guaranteed win mechanism), and he successfully retrieved a brown bear.

Chapter 73 Is the true legitimacy of Japan in China?

Wiping the sweat from his brow, Jiu Xiao gave the retrieved teddy bear to Fate. At least it was rescued; otherwise, he would have been utterly humiliated.

Fate gave the bear a sweet smile, her cuteness reaching new heights, melting Jiu Xiao's heart on the spot.

"Brother Jiuxiao, thank you. This is the best gift I have ever received. I will cherish it."

After their arcade adventure, the two prepared to return to Kisara's house. It was then that Kyusou realized he should bring back some souvenirs, given how much the Tendo couple had helped him.

It would seem inappropriate to go back empty-handed. Although the other party didn't lack anything, Jiuxiao couldn't leave without giving them a gift; that's just how human relationships are.

I bought a box of premium tea and a set of expensive cosmetics, perfect gifts for Tian Tong and his wife. I also picked out an elegant hairband for Xiao Mu Geng; since I already bought three, one more wouldn't make a difference, let's treat them equally. That's just how straightforward and blunt a straight man's aesthetic is. However, the way the cashier looked at Jiu Xiao while I was paying was quite subtle.

As night fell, the streets of Tokyo remained brightly lit. Jiuxiao and Fate hailed a taxi to return to their residence. It was past 7 PM when they arrived home; the Kisaragi family was already there, chatting in the living room.

Upon hearing Jiuxiao and Fate knocking on the door, it was Xiaomu who opened it for them.

"Welcome home, Brother Jiuxiao and Sister Fate!"

Xiao Mu greeted everyone cheerfully in her childish voice, showing none of the shyness she had shown at their first meeting.

Jiuxiao smiled and patted the little guy's head, while Fate handed the gift box in her hand to Xiaomu.

“Little Kisara, this is a little gift for you. Do you like it?” Fate said gently.

Jiu Xiao wondered if it was just her imagination, but she felt that there was a maternal glow in her eyes, even though she herself was just a little girl.

All I can say is that the little girl's mom is just fantasizing!

Xiao Mu's eyes widened as she accepted the gift box with delight.

"Wow, thank you so much, Sister Fate and Big Brother!"

Hearing the noise, Tian Tong and his wife came out of the living room. Seeing the gifts in Jiu Xiao and Fate's hands, they smiled with satisfaction.

"I'm so sorry to have troubled you to spend so much money."

Tendo Tomoya spoke politely, but his eyes couldn't hide his joy. Young people like Kusho, who know how to behave and are grateful, are truly rare. The saying "a gift of a goose feather from a thousand miles away is a small gift but carries great meaning" perfectly describes this.

"Not at all, it's what we should do. We've been so grateful for your care during this time, these gifts are nothing at all."

Jiuxiao said sincerely, while handing the tea gift box and cosmetics to Tiantong and his wife.

After some pleasantries, Jiuxiao and Fate were welcomed into the living room, where everyone sat around the sofa, chatting and laughing. Tomoya Tendo brought up the matter of helping Jiuxiao and Fate transfer schools again, but they politely declined each time. Seeing this, Tomoya Tendo completely gave up on the idea and instead started talking about the current situation in Japan.

Ogi was called away by Ayaka Tendo to study, while she took Fate to the kitchen to prepare dinner, leaving the two men chatting in the living room.