My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

"But... Madoka, are you really not bothered?" Sayaka Miki's voice trembled slightly, her eyes filled with confusion and unease. "I... I know perfectly well about your relationship with Jiuxiao, yet... how could I do this?"

Xiaoyuan gently shook her head, reached out and stroked Sayaka's cheek, her eyes tender yet firm: "Sayaka, don't blame yourself like that. Feelings are uncontrollable, I understand that better than anyone. And... I've never treated you as an outsider. To me, you're an important friend, you could even say family. If Jiuxiao can make you happy, then I... will be happy for you too."

Sayaka Miki finally couldn't hold back her tears and hugged Madoka tightly, her voice choked with sobs: "I'm sorry... Madoka, I'm so sorry... I never meant to hurt you, but... I..."

Madoka gently patted her back, her voice soft: "It's okay, Sayaka. Let's not say sorry anymore. Let's... let this be in the past. And..." Madoka's voice trailed off.

Sayaka Miki nodded vigorously, tears streaming down her face as if she were releasing all the guilt and repression in her heart. She hugged Madoka tightly, as if afraid that if she let go, she would lose everything.

Struggling to control her emotions, Sayaka Miki asked, puzzled, "And what?"

Xiaoyuan took a deep breath, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. Then, as if she had made up her mind, she said softly, "What I'm about to say might shock you even more, but I hope you can listen to me calmly."

Sayaka Miki nodded, thinking, 'What could possibly be more shocking than this?' She tried to calm herself down, preparing herself for an even greater shock.

"Tell me, things can't possibly get any worse than they are now, can they?"

Xiaoyuan mentally organized her thoughts before slowly speaking, "Jiuxiao told you he's from another world, right? Actually... she also has a very 'close' male friend in that world."

To avoid excessively upsetting Sayaka Miki, Madoka chose a more tactful approach. Even though it was just self-deception, Madoka still wanted to leave Kyuukai with some semblance of dignity...

She really made me cry to death!

However, those words still struck Sayaka Miki's heart like a heavy hammer. She froze, her eyes instantly becoming empty, as if all her thoughts had been ripped from her body, and even breathing became difficult.

What 'close' opposite-sex friend? Miki Sayaka isn't stupid, how could she not understand what Madoka meant? She thought she was the "other woman," but she never expected that Jiuxiao had a relationship in another world.

I really need to find a red-nosed clown mask to wear now!

Before Sayaka Miki could even process what was happening, Madoka dropped several more bombshells.

"Not only that, the relationship between Jiuxiao and Xiaoyan, and also with Mami-senpai, is also..." At this point, Xiaoyuan was too embarrassed to speak! Every word she uttered was like a sharp knife, hurting both herself and others.

Miki Sayaka's face turned from red to white, then from white to green, and finally her face turned completely red!

No other reason than anger!

Being a "mistress" was outrageous enough, but she didn't even qualify as a "mistress," at most she was a "fourth" or even a "fifth" mistress! Miki Sayaka felt a dull pain in her chest, as if a ball of fire was burning inside her, making her almost lose her mind.

She abruptly released Xiaoyuan, took two steps back, rolled up her sleeves, and was about to confront Jiuxiao.

Sayaka Miki gritted her teeth and said, "That bastard Jiuxiao! How many things is he hiding from me? Xiaoyuan, tell me, how many people has he deceived?" As she spoke, she turned and rushed towards the door, as if she couldn't wait a moment longer.

Xiaoyuan quickly hugged her and said anxiously, "Sayaka, calm down! I know you're very angry right now, but acting impulsively won't solve the problem!"

Miki Sayaka struggled, her eyes filled with rage: "Calm down? How can you expect me to calm down! That bastard Jiuxiao, he's been lying to me all along! And I was so stupid to believe him! I'm going to find him right now and get to the bottom of this, to see just how much more he's hiding from me!"

Xiaoyuan gripped her arm tightly, her voice pleading, "Sayaka, don't be impulsive! What's done is done, going to him now will only make things worse."

Sayaka Miki was breathing rapidly, her chest heaving violently.

After Xiaoyuan's explanation, Miki Sayaka finally regained a sliver of her rationality. It seemed... her actions, in essence, weren't much different from letting Jiuxiao run rampant...

Just then, a crisp sound of a metal box falling to the ground came from behind the rooftop door. Miki Sayaka and Madoka were both startled and turned to look at the doorway, where Akemi Homura was standing, holding a pair of chopsticks.

Rewind a bit, and Homura Akemi discovers that Madoka and Sayaka Miki have mysteriously arrived on the rooftop. To prevent Kyubey from getting in the way (definitely not stalking!), Homura decides to quietly follow them.

She tiptoed closer and hid behind the door, "inadvertently" overhearing their conversation. However, she never expected to become the center of attention herself. As a result, the metal lunchbox in her hand slipped from her grasp, spilling soup all over the floor.

Seeing that there was no way to avoid it, Homura Akemi had no choice but to bite the bullet and step out from behind the door, her expression indifferent, revealing no emotional fluctuation. She bent down, picked up the fallen lunchbox, and gently dusted it off, as if nothing had happened.

But a closer look reveals that Homura Akemi's fingers are trembling slightly, clearly indicating that her inner turmoil is not as calm as it appears.

"Madoka, were those things you just said true?" Homura Akemi's voice was low and indifferent.

Arrogance was her last pretense.

Xiaoyuan was startled. She had originally intended to give Miki Sayaka a little "talking to her," but she hadn't expected Akemi Homura to suddenly appear. She was momentarily flustered and stammered, "Homura, it's not what you think! Kushou, he..."

"At a time like this, do you still want to defend him?" Homura Akemi's voice suddenly rose, interrupting Madoka. A hint of pain flashed in her eyes, but it was quickly masked by indifference.

Homura Akemi believed in Madoka, no matter what. Her strong reaction stemmed from her inability to accept that Jiuxiao had deceived so many people, including herself. She had always thought Jiuxiao was someone she could trust, and even if he was a bit of a womanizer, it wasn't so hard to accept that his lover was Madoka...

But now it seems that Akemi Homura underestimated Jiuxiao's "ambition".

Homura Akemi took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. She looked at Madoka, her voice tinged with weariness: "Madoka, tell me, what exactly did Jiuxiao do? How much has he been hiding?"

Xiao Yuan bit his lower lip tightly, his eyes filled with struggle. He had originally meant well, wanting to help Jiu Xiao "mediate," but he never expected things to develop to this point.

"No, that's all..." Madoka's voice grew softer and softer, almost inaudible. Her fingers twisted together unconsciously, her eyes darting away, unable to meet Homura Akemi's gaze.

Seeing this, Sayaka Miki stepped in front of Madoka, her gaze turning unfriendly to Homura Akemi. She instantly forgot about the emotional entanglement they had just had, and her tone was tinged with displeasure: "Transfer student, what kind of attitude is this? It's not like Madoka deceived you, why are you being so aggressive?"

This statement is actually a bit hypocritical. She herself was just indignant about what happened to Jiuxiao, and even dissatisfied with Xiaoyuan's "leniency." But now, faced with Homura's questioning, she subconsciously sided with Xiaoyuan, trying to defend her.

Besides, Homura Akemi always has this "ice-cold face" when facing outsiders, and she doesn't seem to be blaming Madoka.

Homura Akemi gave Sayaka Miki a cold look, her eyes seeming to say, 'Did I ask you? You think you're so great?' But she didn't say those words out loud. She just frowned slightly and looked back at Madoka.

However, her attitude completely enraged Sayaka Miki.

She was already dissatisfied with Homura's cold attitude, and now that Homura was completely ignoring her, her anger flared even more. She stepped forward and said sharply, "Don't think you can be so arrogant just because you're a transfer student! Madoka has already explained, what more do you want? Do you have to force her to say something before you're satisfied?"

Homura Akemi continued to ignore Sayaka Miki, her gaze fixed on Madoka, as if everything around her was irrelevant. This disregard fueled Sayaka's anger. She grabbed Homura's shoulders, trying to force her to look at her: "Hey! I'm talking to you, did you hear me?"

Homura Akemi finally reacted. She slowly turned her head and looked at Sayaka Miki with icy eyes, her tone devoid of any warmth: "Let go."

Miki Sayaka was taken aback by her gaze and instinctively loosened her grip, but quickly regained her composure. She glared back defiantly, her tone provocative: "What? You still want to hit me?"

Seeing the two about to fight, Xiaoyuan hurriedly stepped forward to stop them: "Sayaka, Homura, calm down! It's really not what you think, I..."

Homura Akemi waved her hand, interrupting Madoka, "Alright, Madoka, you don't need to explain anymore. I'll go find Kusho myself and get to the bottom of this!" Her tone was calm, yet carried a chilling undertone.

Even Xiao Yuan, standing to the side, couldn't help but shiver. She could only silently pray for Jiu Xiao, hoping he wouldn't die a terrible death...

Meanwhile, Jiu Xiao, who was leisurely watching TV on the living room sofa with Bai Jiangzhu in his arms, suddenly sneezed. He rubbed his nose and muttered to himself, "Strange, who's talking about me?"

P.S.: I kept laughing strangely while writing this chapter. Am I being too abstract?

Chapter 188 Do Not Look at What Is Immoral!

Bai Jiangzhu looked up, blinked her big eyes, and asked in a childish voice, "Big brother, do you have a cold?"

Jiu Xiao smiled and ruffled her hair, saying, "No, maybe someone is talking badly about me behind my back."

At school, the atmosphere remained tense, like a taut string that could snap at any moment. Inspired by Homura Akemi, Sayaka Miki also decided to confront Kusho and get to the bottom of things, but they both tacitly avoided mentioning the matter again.

The three agreed to go to Homura's house after school to talk things out in person. Although Madoka was a little nervous, she knew this was the best way to resolve the issue. She secretly glanced at Homura and found her still expressionless, completely unable to tell what she was thinking.

Miki Sayaka, on the other hand, looked indignant, clearly still resentful about what had just happened.

Nine Heavens, danger!

The school bell rang, and the three of them packed their bags and walked out of the classroom together.

The protagonist of this story, Jiu Xiao, is completely unaware of the "crisis" he is about to face. At noon, he received a message from Mami Tomoe, asking her to take care of Sakura Kyoko, who was visiting her home.

Because of Jiuxiao's intervention, under the pretext of having Sakura Kyoko accompany Tomoe Mami, he regularly helped her purify the Soul Gem, fundamentally resolving the ideological differences between the two. As long as survival isn't involved, Sakura Kyoko is actually quite easy to talk to.

Anyone with a brain can tell the difference between being full at one meal and being full at every other meal. Besides, the two had a master-disciple relationship before, and they had a certain level of understanding with each other.

Therefore, Sakura Kyoko didn't object too much to Jiu Xiao's suggestion. He even specifically instructed her to talk to Tomoe Mami more to alleviate her loneliness. After all, Jiu Xiao couldn't always be by Tomoe Mami's side.

Balance! That's the key to managing a harem. If you can't properly manage the relationships between all the girls, then you might as well not have a harem at all!

Upon receiving Mami's request, Jiu Xiao readily agreed, thinking it would also give Bai Jiangzhu a chance to get some fresh air—a win-win situation. He held Bai Jiangzhu's little hand as they walked towards Mami's house. Bai Jiangzhu skipped and hopped, humming an unknown tune, clearly in a good mood. Jiu Xiao looked at her, a smile involuntarily creeping onto his lips.

Upon arriving at Mami Tomoe's house, Jiu Xiao took out his spare key and opened the door, immediately greeted by the smell of instant noodles. He frowned and went straight to the living room, where Sakura Kyoko was sprawled on the sofa, fast asleep, a trace of drool still clinging to her lips.

It's already noon, and she still hasn't changed out of her pajamas! She probably ate instant noodles this morning and has been sleeping until now. It's so... enviable!

Her sleeping posture was also very unladylike. Her right hand lifted her pajamas high, revealing her flat stomach and bra... while her left hand was casually resting on the edge of the sofa, making her look like a lazy cat.

Okay, her bra wasn't showing because she wasn't wearing one at all! A "strawberry" bobbed up and down with Sakura Kyoko's breathing, making it impossible for her not to attract attention!

Even with Jiu Xiao's thick skin, he couldn't help but blush when he saw this scene, and quickly looked away.

Look no further!

Jiuxiao sighed, realizing that Sakura Kyoko was completely unprepared and had no idea how "dangerous" her situation was. He quickly took off his coat, tiptoed over, and covered her with it to hide the embarrassing scene and prevent it from setting a bad example for the child.

"Xiao Zhu, you must never follow her example in the future. Girls should pay attention to their image." Jiu Xiao turned to Bai Jiang Zhu and said softly, his tone tinged with helplessness.

Bai Jiangzhu tilted her head, blinked her big eyes, seemingly a little confused by Jiu Xiao's words, but still nodded obediently: "Yes, Xiaozhu understands!"

Jiuxiao smiled slightly, patted her head, and then went to the kitchen to cook some lunch or dinner for Sakura Kyoko. As he worked, he thought about Hyakue Nagisa's education. This child had been sent away not long after becoming a magical girl; she was only ** years old at the time, and hadn't had time to learn many common sense and etiquette rules.

As her temporary guardian, Jiu Xiao naturally had to take responsibility and teach her properly. He thought to himself, "Let's treat this as practice for having children in the future," but his hands didn't stop moving at all.

Soon, Sakura Kyoko was awakened by a fragrant aroma. She groggily opened her eyes and met a pair of clear, large eyes. Momoe Nagisa was squatting beside the sofa, staring at her curiously, holding a steaming bowl of food in her hands.

"Sister, it's time to eat!" Bai Jiangzhu said sweetly, her voice soft and sweet, as if it could melt hearts.

Kyoko Sakura was startled and instinctively sat up, only to have her coat slip off. She then realized just how awful her "state" had been. Looking down, her face flushed red, and she hurriedly put her clothes back on, so embarrassed she wanted to disappear into the ground.

"W-Who are you?! Why are you here?!" Sakura Kyoko hurriedly straightened her clothes, a blush spreading all the way to her ears. She stared wide-eyed at the unfamiliar little girl in front of her, then quickly looked around, trying to figure out her current situation.

Hearing the noise, Jiu Xiao poked his head out from the kitchen doorway and said with a helpless smile, "You're finally awake? It's already noon, and you're still in your pajamas. You're so lazy. Hurry up and tidy up the table so we can eat."

Sakura Kyoko then noticed Jiuxiao's presence and breathed a sigh of relief, but then glared at him angrily: "Hey, why didn't you wake me up sooner! And who is this little girl? Why is she here?"

Jiuxiaoguan turned off the fire, carrying a bowl of miso soup out of the kitchen. He placed the bowl on the table and said unhurriedly, "Her name is Baijiangzhu, and she's my distant cousin. As for waking you up... I saw you were sleeping so soundly, and I really didn't have the heart to disturb you." He paused, a hint of teasing on his lips, "Besides, you're sleeping so 'unrestrainedly,' I wouldn't dare to approach you casually."

Upon hearing this, Sakura Kyoko's face turned even redder. She angrily grabbed a cushion from the sofa and threw it at Jiuxiao: "You bastard! Stop being so sarcastic!"

Jiuxiao easily caught the pillow, shook his head with a smile, and said, "Alright, alright, hurry up and get ready to eat, or the food will get cold."

When Bai Jiangzhu saw Jiuxiao being "bullied," she immediately became unhappy. She pouted, ran to Jiuxiao's side, spread her arms to block him, and shouted at Sakura Kyoko, "Don't bully Jiuxiao-nii-gege! Jiuxiao-nii-gege is a good person, he even cooked rice for his sister!"

Jiuxiao was taken aback by Baijiangzhu's sudden protective behavior, then found it both amusing and exasperating. This little darling was something else; he hadn't spoiled her for nothing. He gently patted Baijiangzhu's head and said softly, "Alright, little Zhu, don't be angry. I was just joking." Then, he looked up at Sakura Kyoko, gesturing for her to quickly clear the table.

Seeing that Hyakue Nagisa was protecting Kyuu, Sakura Kyoko felt inexplicably annoyed, but she couldn't show it. She could only pout and mutter, "Hmph, little girl, I can't be bothered with you!"

While tidying the table, Sakura Kyoko secretly glanced at Momoe Nagisa. The little girl looked no more than ten years old, wearing a dress, her hair flowing down her back, and a naive smile on her face. Her big eyes blinked like two sparkling gems, making one feel an irresistible tenderness.

No matter how you look at it, it has absolutely nothing to do with that bastard Jiu Xiao! Could he have kidnapped her from somewhere? Sakura Kyoko thought to herself, but she didn't hold back at all when she said it: "Hey, Jiu Xiao, are you sure this is your distant cousin, and not someone you kidnapped? How come there's such a big difference? She doesn't look like her at all." Sakura Kyoko said suspiciously as she set out the bowls and chopsticks.

Jiu Xiao was too lazy to argue with her. He understood the principle that too much talk leads to mistakes, so he just smiled faintly and remained noncommittal. He turned around and went back to the kitchen to bring out the remaining dishes, saying casually, "Think what you want, anyway, you wouldn't believe me."

Sakura Kyoko pursed her lips, still harboring doubts, but refrained from pressing for more information.

After dinner, Jiuxiao sent Sakura Kyoko to wash the dishes, while he and Hyakue Nagisa sat on the sofa to rest.

As Sakura Kyoko washed the dishes, she couldn't help but glance back at the living room. She saw Jiuxiao patiently teaching Hyakue Nagisa how to fold paper airplanes. The little girl's eyes crinkled into crescent moons with laughter, and Jiuxiao's face also wore an unusually gentle smile. She felt a strange unease in her heart, finding the heartwarming scene almost painfully jarring.

"Hmph, what are you pretending to be, good brother!" Sakura Kyoko muttered under her breath, swishing the dishes in her hands with a "clack-clack" sound, as if venting some kind of dissatisfaction.

After washing the dishes, Sakura Kyoko didn't even dry her hands. She went to the living room, plopped down on the sofa, and deliberately squeezed between Kyuu and Hyakue Nagisa. She slapped Kyuu's shoulder and then deliberately rubbed against him a few times.

Jiu Xiao was all too familiar with this tactic; he used to do it all the time when he was in elementary school. Turning his head to look at the handprint on his shoulder, Jiu Xiao sighed helplessly and gently patted Sakura Kyoko's hand, signaling her to stop fooling around.

Sakura Kyoko pretended not to see, and instead rubbed against me even harder, a smug smile on her lips, as if to say, "What can you do to me?"

Bai Jiangzhu puffed out her chubby cheeks, glared at Sakura Kyoko with displeasure, stretched out her little hand, grabbed her wrist, and pushed it away forcefully: "Sister, you're in the way!"

Sakura Kyoko hadn't expected this little girl to be so protective of Jiuxiao, not even allowing her to get close. She looked down at Hyakue Nagisa and said, feigning seriousness, "Oh dear, little girl, are you trying to get rid of me? I'm the owner here!"

Nagisa Hyakue didn't back down at all, still holding onto Kyoko Sakura's wrist tightly, and said seriously, "Sister, you're bothering Brother Kusho, and Nagisa doesn't like it! Besides, this isn't your house, this is Sister Mami's house!"

Jiu Xiao couldn't help but laugh out loud. He hadn't expected this little girl to be so clear-headed. She usually seemed innocent and naive, but she was quite decisive when it mattered. He reached out and ruffled Bai Jiangzhu's hair, and said with a smile, "Xiao Zhu is right. This isn't Xingzi's territory. She's just here to freeload."

Sakura Kyoko felt embarrassed after being told off by Hyakue Nagisa. She couldn't handle Kyuu-sho, and this little girl even dared to talk back to her. It really made her furious.

She deliberately put on a stern face, pretending to be angry, and reached out to pinch Bai Jiangzhu's cheek: "Little girl, you've got some nerve, daring to talk to me like that? I'm your brother Jiuxiao's friend, aren't you afraid I'll teach you a lesson?"

Bai Jiangzhu's cheeks turned slightly red from being pinched, and she quickly hugged Jiuxiao's arm even tighter. Her little face puffed up roundly, like a little animal guarding its food, and she glared back at Sakura Kyoko without showing any weakness: "Sister is bullying Xiaozhu, but Brother Jiuxiao will protect me!" Although her voice was childish, her tone was firm, and she was obviously full of trust in Jiuxiao.

Seeing this, Jiuxiao turned to look at Sakura Kyoko, his tone teasing: "Kyoko, bullying children is not something to be proud of. Besides, Nagisa is right, you really are just here to freeload, don't act like you're the host."

The three of them stared at each other, and the atmosphere in the living room became somewhat awkward. Sakura Kyoko was speechless, overwhelmed by the back-and-forth banter from Kusho and Hyakue Nagisa, but she refused to give in easily. She pouted and said dismissively, "Hmph, I can't be bothered with you. Go away if you have nothing else to do, don't disturb my sleep!"

After finishing her sentence, Sakura Kyoko deliberately squeezed closer to Jiuxiao, trying to express her dissatisfaction in this way. Jiuxiao was pushed to the side by her, shook his head helplessly, and laughed, "Kyoko, you're such a grown-up, why are you still arguing with a child?"

"Huh? Who's arguing with a child?" Sakura Kyoko glared at Jiuxiao, her tone tinged with resentment, but her eyes betrayed a hint of guilt. She knew her actions had been childish, but she refused to admit defeat to Jiuxiao, especially not to this little girl, Hyakue Nagisa.

She is the mighty Sakura Kyoko, who punched the Nanzan Nursing Home and kicked the Hokkai Kindergarten, the strongest magical girl in Kazamino City. How could she be outdone by a little kid?

Seeing her stubbornness, Jiu Xiao teased, "What? Is Apricot Jam jealous? Don't worry, I'll treat everyone equally."

Upon hearing this, Sakura Kyoko's face immediately turned bright red, as if something sensitive had been touched upon. She quickly waved her hands in denial, saying, "Who, who's jealous! Don't talk nonsense!"

Sakura Kyoko's flustered reaction made Jiuxiao laugh even harder. He deliberately dragged out his words and said slowly, "Oh? Is that so? Then why are you blushing? Kyoko-chan, this isn't like you."

"I...I'm not blushing!" Sakura Kyoko instinctively covered her cheeks with her hands, trying to hide her embarrassment. Her eyes darted around, avoiding Jiuxiao's gaze, and her voice became stammering, "It's...it's too hot here! Yes, it's just too hot!"