Anime Crossover: My Part-Time Job as a Giant of Light While Studying Abroad in Chiba

Hayasaka Ai was the first to walk up the dimly lit staircase.

She was carrying a paper bag containing the children's clothes that Kaguya had just been wearing.

Then, she stepped half a step to the side, slightly turning her body to make way.

The three men in the hall simultaneously turned their gazes toward the door.

Accompanied by the crisp sound of leather shoes, a slender figure slowly emerged from the shadows.

Her long, smooth hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, and her once chubby face and features had become more balanced and delicate again.

The originally loose long dress has now become fitted and appropriate, perfectly hugging the girl's slender figure.

That noble air that belongs to the daughters of the Shinomiya chaebol is back at this moment.

"Ah... Shinomiya-kun, you've finally changed back."

Duan Zilian looked at the familiar high school student in front of her, a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth, but a strange sense of unease flashed through her heart.

Honestly... she's pretty like this now, but little Kaguya was definitely cuter as a child.

"Oh, yes."

Kaguya Shinomiya stared at Rei Dango, a mischievous smile flashing in her eyes.

"What? Judging from your expression... you seem quite disappointed?"

"No, no, no!"

Duan Zilian shook her head vigorously, raising her hands to explain.

"I'm so happy that Shinomiya-kun turned back into her original form! I'm so happy I could set off firecrackers to celebrate! I absolutely don't have any dangerous thoughts like 'she's still cuter than before'!"

"is it?"

Kaguya gave a noncommittal hum, but the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

"Yes, we are relieved that Miss Shinomiya can safely turn back into her original form."

Hibino Mirai said with satisfaction from the side.

On the other side, Kai had already slipped away silently to Hayasaka Ai's side like a ghost.

"Hey, girl."

Kai pulled down his hat brim and raised an eyebrow at Hayasaka Ai in a tone of a seasoned expert who had seen through the ways of the world.

"I see you have extraordinary talent. Would you like to have skills as good as mine? If you buy me a bottle of marble soda every day, I will immediately teach you all the Rogue's martial arts."

A hint of doubt flashed in Hayasaka Ai's eyes, and she was about to say something.

Duan Zilian quickly grabbed this "unreliable senior" and pulled him away.

"Sorry, sorry! Ms. Hayasaka, please ignore him! My husband is too outgoing; he wants to strike up a conversation with everyone he sees. Please don't take it seriously!"

Hayasaka Ai bowed slightly and gently tucked a stray hair behind her ear.

"It's nothing serious. I greatly admire this gentleman's skills. If there's an opportunity, it wouldn't hurt to exchange a few words."

"Okay, Hayasaka."

Kaguya Shinomiya's cool voice interrupted the farce.

"Now that things have been resolved satisfactorily, we should be going. We still have many things to take care of at home."

She turned around to face Duan Zilian, Wei Lai, and Hong Kai, who was being pulled by the collar.

Kaguya took a deep breath, her expression becoming gentle and respectful.

"Everyone, I am very grateful for your care these past two days."

As she spoke, she clasped her hands together in front of her and bowed deeply to the three of them.

"I've had a great time these past two days in this shop..."

Seeing this, Hayasaka Ai, who was standing to the side, showed a hint of surprise in her eyes and quickly followed suit and bowed.

"Thank you all for taking care of Miss."

This unexpected and solemn gift left the three grown men somewhat at a loss.

"Hey, hey, there's no need to be so reserved!"

Duan Zilian waved her hand somewhat awkwardly.

"This is perfectly normal; no one would stand idly by if they saw something like that."

"That's it."

Hibino Mirai stood by, bewildered.

"We're all comrades, so it's only natural for comrades to protect each other. It's no big deal."

Upon hearing the word "comrade," Kaguya's eyelashes trembled slightly.

She raised her head, straightened up, and composed herself.

"Well then... see you when school starts, Duan-kun."

Kaguya spoke softly, her ruby-like eyes reflecting the image of Duan Zilian.

"Ah, see you when school starts."

Duan Zilian waved her hand: "Just stay home and rest for the next few days, and don't run around anymore."

"it is good."

Kaguya Shinomiya and Ai Hayasaka turned and walked towards the door.

Just before leaving, Kaguya stopped and looked back one last time at the small shop, which, though not large, was filled with a warm and comforting atmosphere.

"Mr. Hibino."

"Here I am."

"This coffee shop has a really nice feel to it, and..."

Kaguya's eyes were curved in a smile.

"The food and coffee tasted very good too."

"Ah! Thank you for the compliment, Miss Shinomiya. Please feel free to come back anytime you have time."

Future responded happily.

"Will do."

Outside the door, a low-key yet luxurious black bulletproof sedan had been waiting for some time.

Hayasaka opened the car door for Kaguya and then sat in the driver's seat.

Duan Zilian, Wei Lai, and Hong Kai stood at the store entrance, watching them leave.

Just as Hayasaka Ai was about to start the engine.

"No, wait a minute."

Suddenly, Duan Zilian thought of something and quickly ran to the car window.

Kaguya slowly rolled down the car window and looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"Um... you haven't taken those clothes you bought yet!"

Duan Zilian pointed towards the attic on the second floor.

"There are dozens of bags, all piled up on the floor of my room."

Kaguya looked at Duan Zilian's serious expression and suddenly burst out laughing.

The laughter was crisp and melodious, like the first melting of ice and snow.

"It's for you."

She covered her mouth with the back of her hand, her eyes full of cunning.

"Or... you could give it to the cute kids at the nearby elementary school."

"Huh?! You want me, a grown man, to carry a bunch of expensive girls' clothes to give to elementary school students?!"

Duan Zilian gasped, "Then I'll definitely be arrested as a pervert and taken to the police station within three minutes!"

"Then I wish you good luck."

Kaguya smiled and waved, and the car window slowly rolled up.

The black sedan smoothly drove into the street and quickly disappeared into the street.

"Ah...it's over."

Hong Kai leaned against the door frame, looked at the empty street, and waved.

At that moment, he suddenly remembered something.

"Hey, kid!"

Hong Kai suddenly clapped his hands with renewed energy and called out to Duan Zilian, who was still in a daze not far away.

"Now that we've seen the young lady off, let's hurry up and clean up the shop thoroughly, inside and out! We'll be reopening tomorrow."

"what?"

Duan Zilian turned around, looking puzzled.

"These past two days have been spent dealing with all sorts of random people, and the store's revenue has completely dropped to zero! If we don't open soon, we won't even have anything to eat next month!"

Duan Zilian looked at Hong Kai with disbelief.

"Kaisan...you changed your expression way too fast! I just finished fighting three Dada aliens, aren't you going to let me rest for a bit?!"

"Hey kid! Don't forget how we lost all our money."

Hong Kai laughed loudly, took two dishcloths from the coffee shop, kept one for himself, and tossed the other to Duan Zilian.

"Don't be afraid, young man. As compensation, I will fight alongside you!"

He proudly raised the rag in his hand.

"...You've finally done something decent."

Duan Zilian rolled her eyes, sighed resignedly, and turned to walk into the store.

……

On another street, a black sedan drove slowly in the sunlight.

The carriage was very quiet, with only the faint sound of breathing.

Kaguya Shinomiya rested her chin on her hand, leaning back in the leather seat, her gaze fixed intently on the receding cityscape of Chiba outside the car window.

The ruins along the roadside are being repaired; human resilience always seems particularly strong after a disaster.

"It seemed like... the young lady left in a hurry just now."

Hayasaka Ai, who was driving the car, glanced at the rearview mirror and spoke casually.

Kaguya turned around, looking at the back of the person in front of her with some confusion:

"what happened?"

"Because we were walking so fast, it was almost like we were running away."

Hayasaka Ai spoke calmly, yet grasped the key point.

"So I can sense from this that the young lady seems... to be very reluctant to part with that shop."

"Hayasaka, what are you talking about?"

Kaguya snorted coldly and turned her face to the side.

"How could I, the eldest daughter of the prestigious Shinomiya family, possibly be reluctant to give up such a shabby place that doesn't even have a private bathroom?"

"I'm not kidding."

Hayasaka Ai turned her head, her blue eyes fixed on Kaguya, and slowly moved closer to her.

"Hayasaka! Turn around right now and drive carefully! There's going to be an accident!"

Kaguya felt a little uneasy under her gaze, and her voice unconsciously rose a few decibels.