My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

Sania blushed, gently pushed Jiuxiao away, and said coquettishly, "Jiuxiao, not here... okay? Sania is still next door. If she finds out, I... I'll be too ashamed to face anyone."

The girl's shy reaction only fueled Jiu Xiao's lust. He grabbed Sania's small hand, which was pressed against his chest, and pinned her against the wall behind him. Sania didn't dare resist, afraid of being discovered. Jiu Xiao didn't go too far, only taking a small bite. Perhaps because she had just eaten takoyaki, Sania's mouth still tasted of sauce...

After enjoying the "dessert," Jiu Xiao began to tie the sash of Sanya's kimono, only to find that it was now a mess. Sanya puffed out her cheeks and said angrily, "It's all your fault! I finally got it all dressed, and now all my effort has been wasted."

Jiuxiao grabbed his right hand and scolded, "It's all its fault, it's all its fault for being disobedient. I'll teach it a lesson right now." Jiuxiao said this with feigned seriousness, while gently patting his right hand with his left hand, as if he were really punishing it, which made Sania unable to help but laugh.

As the saying goes, a smile can dispel all grudges. Sania quickly forgave Jiuxiao's actions and looked into his eyes, asking charmingly, "Are you confident you can help me put on the kimono?"

Jiu Xiao felt as if an arrow had pierced his heart. If the occasion hadn't been inappropriate, he would have loved to "take the girl right there and then." Suppressing his inner turmoil, Jiu Xiao began to carefully help Sania put on her kimono.

With the help of the shop assistant, Ella quickly put on the light blue kimono. Standing in front of the mirror, she twirled around, admiring her reflection in the kimono, a satisfied smile spreading across her face. The light blue kimono made her skin appear even whiter, and the wide belt around her waist accentuated her slender figure. The skirt swayed gently with her movements, like shimmering water, exuding a faint, refreshing fragrance.

She turned and walked to the door of Sania's changing room, asking with some concern, "Sania, why haven't you come out yet? Are you having some trouble?"

Jiuxiao, who was concentrating on adjusting Sania's kimono, suddenly jumped in fright, almost dropping the kimono sash in his hand. Oh dear, this is a disaster! If he doesn't handle it well, everything will definitely be exposed. Jiuxiao didn't care, but Sania certainly couldn't afford to lose face.

Chapter 132 Sania's Assist

Sania reacted quickly, sticking her head out from behind the curtain and pretending to ask for help: "Ella, there seems to be something wrong with the sash of my kimono. I can't seem to tie it properly. Could you help me find a shop assistant?" Sania's voice was very natural, without a trace of panic. As expected of a girl who had been on the battlefield, she was reliable in critical moments.

After successfully distracting Sania, Jiuxiao quickly fled the changing room. He hadn't gone far when he ran into Ella, who was leading a shop assistant.

"Hey, where did you go? Sania needed help in the changing room and couldn't find anyone," Ella scolded, staring intently at Jiuxiao.

Jiu Xiao dared not look Ella in the eye. His eyes flickered, and he chuckled dryly, "Ah, well, sorry, sorry, I just went to the restroom and don't know what happened. By the way, you look quite cute in a kimono. You finally have some womanly charm."

Upon hearing this, Ella blushed slightly, but she quickly turned her head away, pretending to be calm so that Jiu Xiao wouldn't see her shyness. She retorted, "Hmph, what do you mean by finally being a little more womanly? I'm a beautiful girl, okay? Can't you speak properly? If you can't speak properly, then say less."

Looking at her like this, Jiu Xiao couldn't help but chuckle inwardly, but on the surface he nodded seriously and agreed, "Yes, yes, you've always been very feminine. I misspoke just now, okay?"

As the two were bickering, Sanya came out of the dressing room. Her kimono had been neatly rearranged by the shop assistant, and the sash around her waist was tied just right, perfectly outlining her graceful figure.

Sania twirled gently in front of Jiuxiao, like a butterfly fluttering in the air, and smiled radiantly, saying, "How was it? Pretty, wasn't it?"

Jiuxiao's eyes lit up, and he gave a thumbs up, praising her without reservation: "Absolutely gorgeous! Sania. The way you look in the kimono is just like Princess Kaguya from The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. Every movement makes the surroundings shine."

Sania's smile widened; no girl could resist the praise of her crush. And Jiuxiao's way of praising her was so romantic, comparing her to the country's most famous beauty—Princess Kaguya. Sania lowered her head slightly, replying shyly, "Jiuxiao, you really know how to make a girl happy, but I'm still very happy that you praised me like that."

This scene, witnessed by Ella, left her with a bitter taste. Her first time transported to another world, her first time meeting someone she loved most—two joys combined should have created a dreamlike happiness. But why did it turn out like this?

While Ella was still in a daze, Jiu Xiao suddenly walked up to her and reached out to touch her head. The overly intimate gesture made Ella instinctively take a half step back. Just as she thought Jiu Xiao was about to do something outrageous, she saw him gently pluck a piece of confetti that had fallen onto her head.

"There's something stuck in your hair. This is probably confetti from the cannons. The shop set off a lot of cannons to celebrate the festival," Jiu Xiao explained, showing the confetti to Ella.

As Ella looked at the scraps of paper in Jiu Xiao's hand, the wariness and unease in her heart quietly dissipated. She lowered her head slightly and murmured softly, "Th...thank you."

A smile played on Jiu Xiao's lips, seemingly oblivious to the subtle shift in Ella's emotions. Just as he was about to tease her, Ella gasped and bumped into Jiu Xiao's arms. It turned out that the crowded throng had accidentally jostled Ella, but luckily Jiu Xiao reacted quickly and caught her, preventing a potential tragedy.

As the summer festival progressed, the number of people grew larger and larger, especially at dusk when the streets were teeming with people and bustling with activity. Colorful lights slowly illuminated the streets, making them appear like a dream.

The sudden turn of events left Ella completely stunned. Her cheeks flushed crimson, like a ripe apple, delicate and alluring. She tilted her head back slightly, her eyes filled with astonishment and embarrassment. Her lips parted slightly, but she didn't know what to say, letting the shyness spread through her heart.

"Hey, you, you, how long are you going to keep hugging me?!" Ella stammered, her expression both fierce and cute.

Jiu Xiao helplessly spread his hands, gesturing for Ella to see for herself. He only caught her for a fleeting moment when she stumbled; afterwards, Ella clung to him. Ella then realized her lapse in composure and quickly pulled away from Jiu Xiao's embrace, so embarrassed she wanted to disappear into the ground. She lowered her head, avoiding Jiu Xiao's eyes, her hands nervously clutching the hem of her clothes, but she still stubbornly said, "Urusai... I, I just... lost my balance a little."

Sania couldn't bear to watch anymore. How come she hadn't noticed how awkward her best friend was before? Sania took Jiu Xiao's hand and interrupted, "Alright, alright, let's all talk less. There are so many people now, we'll get separated if we're not careful. Ella, hold Jiu Xiao's other hand too, so we won't get separated by the crowd." As she spoke, Sania winked at Jiu Xiao.

Jiu Xiao hadn't expected Sania to start providing such a helpful assist so quickly; this Nordic girl from the 1940s was terrifyingly charming. Not wanting to disappoint the girl's kindness, Jiu Xiao took Ella's small hand. The warmth of his palm instantly spread, making Ella's heart flutter slightly. She said with a hint of disdain, "Ugh~, I don't want to hold hands with this guy! Sania, isn't it the same if you hold my hand?"

Sania raised her other hand, where she held a bag containing the clothes they had just changed out of.

“I’m sorry, Ella, I’m afraid…” Sania said with difficulty, indicating that she couldn’t help.

Ella wanted to say something more, but Jiu Xiao didn't give her a chance. He pulled her into the crowd and said, "Okay, stop being so capricious. It's just holding hands. Look, Sania doesn't mind. Don't be so awkward, like a child." Jiu Xiao made a definitive judgment on Ella, silencing her from saying anything more.

As expected, Ella immediately quieted down; she didn't want to be treated like a child. Jiu Xiao secretly rejoiced. Ella was nothing; he could easily manipulate her.

Three handsome men and beautiful women walked hand in hand, standing out conspicuously in the bustling crowd. Even a man claiming to be a talent scout tried to approach them, but Jiu Xiao firmly refused. As night fell, the atmosphere of the summer festival grew increasingly lively. Many people were crowding in the same direction, as if some extremely attractive event was taking place there. Jiu Xiao, Ella, and Sania followed the crowd, carried along in that direction.

"That looks like the fireworks display area," Sania said, pointing to the flyer in her hand, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. Ella was also infected by that anticipation, her face flushing with excitement, her previous gloom completely replaced by the joy of the festival. She nodded gently, her eyes gleaming with longing for the fireworks display; in their world, there were no such grand events.

Jiu Xiao held the two girls' hands tightly, afraid they would get separated from him in the crowd. He could feel the slight sweat on their palms and their fingertips trembling slightly with excitement. A strange emotion welled up in his heart; this moment, these girls, made him feel exceptionally precious.

As the crowd surged forward, they finally arrived at the fireworks display. The sky was now ablaze with vibrant, colorful fireworks, each burst accompanied by cheers and gasps of amazement from the crowd. Jiuxiao, Ella, and Sania found an open space and stopped to quietly admire this visual feast.

The fireworks illuminated the three faces, making the girls' features appear exceptionally beautiful amidst the interplay of light and shadow. He stole a glance at Ella beside him, only to see her gazing intently at the sky, a faint smile playing on her lips. At that moment, Jiu Xiao seemed to feel the tenderness and joy within her, and his heart trembled slightly.

"So beautiful," Sania couldn't help but murmur. Hearing this, Jiuxiao turned to look at her, their gazes meeting in mid-air. At that moment, time seemed to stand still; everything around them became blurry and distant, only their presence remained so real and clear.

“Yes, it’s beautiful,” Jiuxiao praised sincerely, his voice filled with tenderness and affection. Sania could feel his gaze linger on her face for a moment before slowly moving away. At that moment, she seemed to understand a thousand words in Jiuxiao’s eyes; all the unspoken emotions were silently conveyed in that instant.

Sania's heart fluttered. Perhaps influenced by the festive atmosphere, she impulsively stood on tiptoe and kissed Jiu Xiao on the lips. Little did she know, Ella had witnessed everything. Ella's pupils dilated in shock, her eyes widening instantly, her face filled with astonishment and disbelief. Her best friend had actually kissed a man, and that man even had a girlfriend… This… was far too shocking.

In an instant, Ella's mind raced with countless scenarios, feeling as if her worldview was crumbling. She stood frozen, her lips slightly parted, but unable to utter a single word. No wonder Sania was so protective of Jiuxiao; it turned out she had long harbored feelings for him.

The fireworks display lasted a long time, until the last firework bloomed in the sky and slowly faded away, at which point the crowd gradually dispersed. Ever since Ella arrogantly discovered the "truth," she had been absent-mindedly led by Jiu Xiao, like a puppet on a string. Jiu Xiao noticed Ella's unusual behavior, and he gently squeezed her hand, reminding her, "Ella, Ella, what's wrong? Snap out of it, it's dangerous for you to walk like that."

Ella was pulled back to reality by Jiu Xiao's voice. She shook her head violently, trying to clear her mind of the jumbled thoughts. She looked at Jiu Xiao, her eyes still slightly dazed, and forced a smile, saying, "I...I'm fine. I was probably too engrossed in watching the fireworks and got a little distracted. You guys wait here for me, I'm going to the restroom." Ella wanted to be alone to sort out the situation, so she made an excuse to leave Jiu Xiao and Sania. Entering the restroom, Ella leaned against the cold wall, closed her eyes, and tried to organize her chaotic emotions. She had never imagined that her best friend would fall for a married man (just kidding).

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao frowned slightly. He clearly didn't quite believe this explanation, but he didn't press the matter. Even Sania didn't notice Ella's unusual behavior, assuming she might be feeling unwell or simply dazed from the fireworks display.

Seeing Ella leave, Sania gently tugged at Jiuxiao's sleeve and said, "Jiuxiao, I noticed that Ella seems to really like that kimono, and I also really like the kimono I'm wearing now. Why don't you give the kimono to us as a gift, as a memento of this wonderful evening?" Sania's words carried a hint of expectation and playfulness, making it difficult to discern her true intentions.

Although Jiuxiao felt the suggestion was a bit abrupt, looking into Sania's sparkling eyes, his heart was gently touched. He smiled slightly, nodded, and agreed, "Alright, it's your choice. This kimono really suits you very well, and it's perfect as a souvenir for tonight."

Sania's face lit up with a bright smile. She held Jiuxiao's hand tightly, her gratitude overflowing: "Jiuxiao, you're so kind! Thank you for giving us such wonderful memories."

Jiu Xiao affectionately patted Sania's head, his gaze gentle as water: "You wait here for Ella to come back. I'll go buy these two kimonos. Remember not to wander off, I'll be right back!" Jiu Xiao was always decisive and efficient; he would always keep his promises. He released Sania's hand, turned around, and strode quickly towards the kimono rental shop, where he bought the two kimonos.

Sania watched Jiuxiao's departing figure, a meaningful smile playing on her lips, as if to say: This is all I can do to help you.

After paying the bill, just as Jiuxiao was about to return to meet up with Sania, he felt that what he had done seemed a bit inappropriate. He realized he had seemingly forgotten about Xiaoyuan and Fate's share, and in his excitement, he had neglected them. As their boyfriend and older brother, he should treat them equally. Thinking this, he immediately turned around and decided to go and pick out two more suitable kimonos for Xiaoyuan and Fate, as a surprise for them.

Jiu Xiao picked out a pink kimono with cherry blossom patterns for Xiao Yuan; the soft pink color perfectly complemented her gentle personality. For Fate, she chose a dark blue kimono embroidered with delicate koi fish patterns, which suited her composed demeanor while also exuding a touch of spiritedness. Jiu Xiao imagined what they would look like in their kimonos, her heart filled with anticipation.

He carried the kimonos he had carefully chosen for Madoka and Fate, and hurried back to where Sania was waiting. Ella had also returned from the restroom; her face was still somewhat pale, but her eyes had regained their clarity.

Chapter 133 Xiaoyuan: Isn't that kind of thing only present after pregnancy?

On the way back through the mountains, Ella hesitated several times, seemingly wanting to say something but remaining silent. She walked alongside Sania, lagging behind by a few steps. Upon arriving home, Jiuxiao noticed the kitchen lights were on, as if someone was busy preparing dinner. A thought struck him, and he guessed it might be Xiaoyuan preparing dinner. Waving behind him, Jiuxiao indicated he would go ahead.

Seeing this, Sania nodded to Jiuxiao. After he walked away, Sania gently nudged Ella with her elbow and whispered, "Ella, is something on your mind? You've been acting a little strange since earlier."

Ella looked down and saw Sania's kimono sleeves, as if waking from a dream. She exclaimed, "Oh no! We rented the kimono, didn't we? We have to return it right away, or the shopkeeper will be in a hurry tomorrow!" Ella said anxiously, her brows furrowed, clearly very concerned about the matter.

Sania's lips curled into a sly smile. She gently patted Ella's shoulder, comforting her, "Don't worry, Ella. Jiuxiao saw how much we liked those two kimonos, so he went and bought them for us. Didn't he tell you?"

Before Ella could even breathe a sigh of relief, Sania revealed her true intentions: "Ella, do you know what it means when a single man gives an unmarried woman a kimono in Japanese culture?"

Ella was a newcomer from Scandinavia, completely unaware of the complexities of Japanese society. She shook her head blankly, a sense of foreboding rising within her.

Seeing her good friend's dazed expression, Sania couldn't help but find her adorable. At the same time, a sense of guilt welled up inside Sania. Although monogamy wasn't yet a concept in their time, ignoring Ella's will and forcibly pairing her with Jiuxiao seemed somewhat inappropriate. However, things had already come to this point, and Sania had no choice but to bite the bullet and proceed.

Besides, given Ella's awkward personality, she'll probably have a hard time finding someone she likes after she retires. Rather than letting her grow old alone, it's better to give her a push and keep her by your side. This is a selfish approach, but Sania comforts herself, at least this way Ella will have a place to belong.

After preparing herself mentally, Sania explained, "Ella, in Japanese culture, when a single man gives an unmarried woman a kimono, it usually signifies a marriage proposal. It's a very solemn and romantic gesture. Do you think Jiuxiao doesn't know the meaning behind this?"

Ella's raised foot froze in mid-air, her entire body standing there as if struck by lightning. Even Sania, who had only lived in Japan for two years, understood this; how could Jiu Xiao, a native who grew up in Japan, not know? Case solved! Jiu Xiao must have deliberately seduced them. No wonder Sania kissed that man willingly; she was definitely tricked by him!

Thinking of this, Ella felt indignant and wanted to seek justice for Sania immediately. Moreover, this guy actually harbored such thoughts about her; he might be a repeat offender. But then she thought again, Sania didn't seem to have been deceived at all; on the contrary, she seemed quite close to Jiuxiao. Although Ella had only been in this country for a short time, she had heard about its most basic system: it was a monogamous country.

Recalling Jiu Xiao's unpredictable methods and his behavior today, Ella didn't believe he was an ordinary person who would adhere to monogamy. Moreover, Sania's behavior today was also very abnormal, seemingly intentionally or unintentionally trying to bring her and Jiu Xiao together. That kimono, it probably wasn't an accident either... She was now completely baffled as to what her friend was thinking.

Ella stared intently into Sania's eyes and asked, "Sania, are you... hiding something from me?" After a moment of silence, Ella tugged at her kimono and continued, "Was this part of your plan?"

Sania's eyes flickered. She hadn't expected Ella to notice something amiss so quickly, but now that things had come to this, she had no choice but to be honest. She sighed softly, nodded, and said with a hint of apology in her eyes, "Ella, I'm sorry, I did hide something from you. But this kimono, Jiuxiao genuinely wanted to give it to you; he didn't mean anything by it. I just... I just wanted to..." Sania lied again, but without malice; she simply wanted to preserve a good image for Jiuxiao.

"What are you thinking about?" Ella's voice trembled slightly. She felt she couldn't understand her friend more and more. It was all that man's fault. It must have been that bastard Yuan Jiuxiao who bewitched Sania. Otherwise, given Sania's personality, she would never have done these things.

Thinking of this, Ella was filled with rage. She turned around abruptly, her gaze piercing as she stared at the closed door, as if she could see through the walls to the despicable man. An indescribable anger burned fiercely in her chest, driving her to find Jiuxiao immediately and demand to know why he had treated Sania this way.

“Sanya, you don’t need to say anything more. Is it because that bastard Yuan Jiuxiao has some kind of leverage over you? Or did he threaten you? Don’t worry, no matter what, I will help you!” She wouldn’t allow her friend to be harmed in any way.

Sania lowered her head, remaining silent for a long time. This made Ella even more certain that her guess was almost certainly correct; Jiu Xiao must have done something shady to Sania. She turned to confront Jiu Xiao, but just then, Sania suddenly grabbed Ella's arm and explained, "No, Ella, you've misunderstood. Jiu Xiao hasn't caught me doing anything wrong, and he hasn't threatened me. If I had to say what weakness he's exploited, it would probably be... my heart..."

Upon hearing this, Ella was struck dumb, frozen in place, staring at Sania in disbelief. She wondered if she had misheard, or if Sania was joking with her.

“Sanya, do you...do you know what you’re saying?” Ella’s voice trembled, her eyes filled with shock and confusion.

Sania raised her head, her eyes shining with determination. She repeated, "I said, if he had to pinpoint any weakness he'd given me, it would probably be my heart. Ella, I love Jiuxiao, not just any ordinary love, but the kind of love where I want to spend my life with him. So, I think it would be wonderful if Ella could love him too..."

"No... If it's this, I really can't force myself." Ella's face turned pale instantly, and she felt as if half of her world had collapsed at that moment.

"I see... I'm sorry, Ella, I was too selfish and didn't consider your feelings. But Jiuxiao is really a very good person, and I hope you can give him a chance, at least try..."

Before Sania could finish speaking, Ella withdrew her hand, took a few steps back, leaned against the wall, and stared at Sania with terrified eyes. She felt her thoughts were in complete disarray, unable to make sense of the situation before her.

"Sanya, you're such an idiot! What's so great about that kind of man! He's not worth it at all! He's definitely using your life-saving grace to manipulate you!" Ella's emotions were running high, her voice trembling with tears. She couldn't understand why her friend was so infatuated with Yuan Jiuxiao. Before, Sanya only had eyes for her; now everything had changed. Sanya kept talking about Yuan Jiuxiao, which made her feel an unprecedented sense of loss and betrayal.

Seeing Ella belittle Jiu Xiao so blatantly, especially since she hadn't even truly understood him, Sania felt a surge of anger. She mustered her courage and retorted loudly, "Ella, you're the idiot! You haven't even really understood him before belittling him like this. That's so unfair to Jiu Xiao!"

After saying those words, Ella felt a deep sense of regret. She knew she was jealous of Jiu Xiao and had spoken without thinking in a moment of emotional outburst, subconsciously choosing to belittle him. In her heart, Ella actually had a good impression of Jiu Xiao. This gentle boy who had saved her friend, and who had never truly been angry even after she had spoken harshly to him, had unconsciously won her over. But it was just a good impression, and compared to her deep feelings for Sania, it seemed insignificant.

But none of that mattered now. She glared angrily at Sania and roared, "You're yelling at me! You actually yelled at me for a man! Is our relationship of so many years really less important than Yuan Jiuxiao, whom we've only known for two years? Since you like that man so much, then you can spend your life with him!" Ella's eyes quickly reddened, and tears welled up in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.

Ella turned away, her figure quickly blurring into the night. Only Sania remained, standing there, stunned and lost in thought. It all happened so suddenly, catching Sania completely off guard. Her hand, raised in the air, fell limply to her sides. Her heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, a painful, suffocating grip. The girl seemed to have all her strength drained away in an instant; she could only slowly crouch down, hugging her knees and burying her head deeply in them.

The bag she was carrying fell to the ground; it contained the clothes she and Ella had changed out of, along with some small personal items. A gentle night breeze blew, and Ella's officer's ID slipped out of the open bag, still shining brightly in the dim streetlights. Sania quickly noticed this detail. She reached out to pick up the ID, which was swaying gently in the wind, but her arm felt as heavy as lead, and she couldn't reach it. Even Ella's smile in the ID photo gradually blurred.

On Jiuxiao's side, he was quietly sneaking into the kitchen. Watching Xiaoyuan's busy figure, he gently held the girl's eyes from behind: "Guess who I am?"

Xiao Yuan gasped in surprise, startled. But when she sensed the familiar presence behind her, she immediately calmed down. She put down her work, her small hand covering Jiu Xiao's large hand that was covering her eyes. A smile involuntarily crept onto her lips as she whispered, "Jiu Xiao Jun, stop fooling around. You're a grown woman, why are you acting like a child?"

Jiuxiao chuckled, released her hand, and hugged Xiaoyuan's slender waist tightly from behind, saying smugly, "A man is only a boy until he dies, so I can accept being called a child. However, Xiaoyuan's mommy, I want to eat Lai Lai tonight, I wonder if you..."

Xiao Yuan blushed with embarrassment at Jiu Xiao's sudden flirtatious remarks. How could a virgin like her, inexperienced in the ways of the world, withstand such advances? Xiao Yuan gently slapped Jiu Xiao's hands around her waist, saying in embarrassment and annoyance, "Jiu, Jiu Xiao Jun! What nonsense are you talking about! I, I don't have that kind of thing! And, besides, that kind of thing, isn't it only possible to develop it after pregnancy? We're still students... I... I'm not mentally prepared..."

Jiu Xiao was both amused and exasperated. He had only meant to make a joke and tease Xiao Yuan, but he hadn't expected Xiao Yuan's reaction to be so strong, even giving her the illusion that he wanted a child.

"What a disgrace! Yuan Jiuxiao is truly inhuman!" Jiuxiao cursed himself inwardly. He quickly released his grip and said seriously, "Ahem, Xiaoyuan, don't misunderstand, I didn't mean that. It's just that Lailai really wanted to... ahem, by the way, look, I brought you a gift." Jiuxiao immediately waved the gift bag containing the kimono in his hand, changing the subject.

After Jiu Xiao's reminder, Xiao Yuan noticed that the exquisite gift bag Jiu Xiao was carrying bore the logo of a well-known kimono brand. A hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Yuan's eyes, followed by a touch of wariness, as she softly asked, "Jiu Xiao-kun, is this for me? But why a kimono? You're not planning something bad again, are you?"

It's no wonder Xiaoyuan was wary and suspicious. Jiuxiao often used the guise of giving her gifts to send her embarrassing outfits, like swimsuits, nurse uniforms, cheerleader outfits, bunny girl costumes, and so on. He would even ask her to wear these obviously indecent clothes at night...

I don't need to elaborate on what I'm going to do, right? I'm sure you readers have more imagination than I do, so I won't embarrass myself by offering my own interpretation.

Faced with Xiaoyuan's doubts, Jiuxiao felt deeply hurt, the kind of hurt that couldn't be comforted without a kiss and a hug. He put on a pitiful look, looked at Xiaoyuan, his eyes seemingly glistening with tears, and his voice became slightly choked: "Xiaoyuan, how could you think of me like that? This time I really sincerely wanted to give you a gift, a gift that would make you happy, a gift that would make you feel blissful. I specially chose this kimono for you because I think that when you wear a kimono, you will look like Princess Kaguya from The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, beautiful and noble."

Sania: Jiuxiao, I wish your whole family good health. How many Kaguya-himes do you have?

PS1: Why are you readers so silent? I don't even know if there's anything wrong with what I've written. Please give me some feedback.

PS2: Madoka is so cute, who can resist? ↓

Chapter 134 Battle! Awesome!

Seeing Jiuxiao's aggrieved expression, Xiaoyuan's heart softened, and her voice became much gentler: "Okay, Jiuxiao-jun, I'm sorry, I misunderstood you. I believe you really wanted to give me a gift this time, thank you, Jiuxiao-jun."

Sigh! Only a kind and gentle child like Xiaoyuan would believe the tears of Jiuxiao, the big bad wolf.

Xiaoyuan took the gift bag from Jiuxiao, her face beaming with gratitude. She gently stroked the delicate cherry blossom pattern on the bag, a warm feeling welling up inside her. But before her gratitude could last long, Jiuxiao immediately revealed his true intentions: "Xiaoyuan, if apologies were enough, what would we need the police for? You must take concrete actions to comfort my wounded heart."

Xiao Yuan's smile froze on her face, a sense of foreboding rising in her heart. Looking at Jiu Xiao's cunning eyes, she tentatively asked, "Jiu...Jiu Xiao-jun, what exactly do you mean by 'actual actions'?"

Jiuxiao leaned close to Xiaoyuan's ear and whispered, "Don't think of me so badly, okay? I'm not some lecherous devil. How about this, you lost to me in the swordplay competition this morning, and you promised to do me a favor. Plus, you just apologized. How about this: tonight you transform into a magical girl and let me have a good look at you..."

Jiuxiao had been eyeing Madoka's magical girl form for a long time, but had never succeeded. With this double buff, he felt his chance had come.

Upon hearing Jiuxiao's request, Xiaoyuan's vision went black, and her cheeks instantly turned bright red, like a boiled crab. Had this day finally come? Xiaoyuan lowered her head and stammered, "Jiu... Jiuxiao-kun, um... magical girl form is for fighting, could you change your request?"

"Isn't this perfect? ​​Just the two of us can 'spar'!" Jiuxiao was overjoyed. Battle! Awesome!

Jiuxiao's meaningful words made Xiaoyuan even more embarrassed; she felt her cheeks were burning hot enough to boil an egg. She lowered her head, clutching the hem of her clothes tightly, unsure how to respond to Jiuxiao's sudden suggestion of a "sparring match." After a long silence, Xiaoyuan thought that since she was going to get hurt anyway, she might as well face it sooner rather than later. So, she mustered her courage and said resignedly, "Just once, just once. If you agree, Jiuxiao-jun, you can't make this request again."

Poor Xiao Yuan has unknowingly fallen into Jiu Xiao's trap again. Little does she know that everything is difficult at the beginning, and once there is a first time, there will be a second, or even countless times. But at this moment, Xiao Yuan only hopes to get rid of this big bad wolf, Jiu Xiao, as soon as possible, even if it means sacrificing herself to feed the wolf.

She really made me cry to death!

Seeing that Xiaoyuan had finally relented, Jiuxiao's face broke into a smug smile. Jiuxiao readily agreed to Xiaoyuan's suggestion, but whether he could actually do it was something to be discussed later, literally speaking.

After receiving a satisfactory answer, Jiu Xiao left the kitchen and went to the living room. He discovered that Sania and Ella hadn't returned yet; the tug-of-war between him and Xiao Yuan in the kitchen had taken almost five minutes. Logically, Sania and Ella should have been back long ago. Jiu Xiao couldn't help but feel a little worried; surely they couldn't have gotten lost right in front of their house?

Upon reaching the gate, Jiu Xiao, with his exceptional eyesight, immediately spotted Sania crouching on the ground not far away, her shoulders trembling. Ella was nowhere to be seen. Jiu Xiao's heart tightened; a bad premonition washed over him. He quickly went to Sania's side, helped her up, and asked with concern, "Sania, what's wrong? Where's Ella? Didn't she come back with you?"

Sania looked up, her eyes slightly red, tears welling up, her voice trembling with sobs: "Jiuxiao... I... Ella... Ella..." Sania was clearly incoherent, it was unclear what had triggered her.

Continuing to press for answers wouldn't yield any results for the time being, so Jiu Xiao decided to first calm Sania down. Anyway, Ella wouldn't be in any danger here; judging from the situation, the two had probably just had a fight. Jiu Xiao first tidied up the scattered items, and unexpectedly found Ella's military ID. Then he gently pulled Sania into his arms, softly stroking her back like petting a kitten. At the same time, he gently comforted her, saying, "It's alright, it's okay now. Tell me slowly, what happened to Ella?"

With Jiu Xiao's comforting words, Sania gradually calmed down and, sobbing, recounted the whole story.