Crossover anime, and you call this a slice-of-life story?

Have you found the registration location?

Ye Shan stepped forward and asked the little girl with a friendly smile, not noticing the little girl's body tense up instantly.

"……No."

The little girl shifted her body slightly backward and replied in a low voice.

"Really? Then let's all go look for it together. Can you tell me your name?"

Hayama didn't seem to notice the little girl's awkwardness and distress, and seemed to think it was just a girl's introverted nature.

"Tsurumi... Rumi."

After answering my name, she seemed to be avoiding me by quickly taking a few steps to the side, looking down at her camera, as if to say, "Please don't talk to me anymore."

Ye Shan's smile became somewhat dry; it seemed he was being disliked.

"As expected of Hayama, he struck up a conversation with someone so easily and even got their name."

Hikigaya praised him expressionlessly.

"That's true, but it's hardly a good approach."

Yukino Yukinoshita, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up.

Hachiman Hikigaya looked over in surprise. He hadn't expected that the girl next to Senior Shangguan, who seemed to be very popular, would say such a thing.

'Could it be that she was also ostracized? That's impossible.'

Hachiman Hikigaya didn't believe that a character who was clearly a super popular star would be isolated. Surely he couldn't be the one who was envied just because he was too cute?

Yukino Yukinoshita only made this comment and then fell silent.

"Human babies are such a hassle."

Gabriel pouted, feeling a little bored.

If you don't like socializing, just play games. Your in-game teammates are high-level and have nice conversations. Aren't they better than real-life friends?

The angel, whose path was becoming increasingly distorted, thought to himself.

Although it was just a minor incident, it was still remembered by several people.

Shangguan Yun walked at the front of the group and reached out his finger to tease a white thing that was perched on his shoulder.

This little thing is about the size of a football, and it's all white, like a soft ball of cotton.

On this ball of cotton, a pair of bright, clear eyes, like crystals, blinked and looked around with lively curiosity. Its pink little nose wrinkled when Shangguan Yun touched it with his fingers, making it absolutely adorable.

This is naturally the little sprite that Shangguan Yun discovered earlier, which had just been born.

He used a special method to attract it when he entered the forest.

Upon seeing this soft and adorable little white ball, Shangguan Yun also felt a surge of affection.

He kept teasing the other person along the way, and the little dumpling wasn't afraid of him at all, after all, the smell of the Fountain of Life was just too good.

Although Shangguan Yun was playing with the little dumpling, no one else noticed anything unusual.

Gabriel and Winette were also 'blocked' by Shangguan Yun using a special method.

However, when leaving the woods, Shangguan Yun gave the little dumpling instructions to go back into the forest first, and then he would take it back later.

Although the little dumpling was somewhat reluctant, it obediently jumped off Shangguan Yun's shoulder so that it could drink the delicious Fountain of Life in the future.

After rolling twice on the ground, it let out a babyish "woof," and then four short little legs sprouted from under its body, hopping away.

Emerging from the woods, the group arrived at an open space and began preparations to welcome the elementary school students.

Fruits, vegetables, and food were prepared, and the volunteers' work officially began, with everyone assigned their tasks.

Hmm... As a team leader like Shizuka Heizuka, Shangguan Yun was in charge of directing everyone.

The main focus is on Gabriel, who stayed up all night and slept the whole way. After walking for a while, she seems to feel the presence of hunger.

If Shangguan Yun and Winette hadn't been watching over it, this lazy angel probably would have stolen and eaten all the food that everyone had prepared.

The elementary school students also arrived at their destination one after another, and they seemed to be having a lot of fun, chatting and laughing.

However, Tsurumi Rumi remained silent in a corner, seemingly separated from those around her by an invisible barrier.

Chapter 197 Shangguan Yun: No, it's magic.

Hiratsuka Shizuka approached the bonfire, seemingly preparing to light it.

"Just follow my demonstration to light the fire."

Hiratsuka Shizuka addressed the crowd, while Hikigaya Hachiman and the others watched with great interest. For them, lighting a fire was a very interesting activity.

After saying that, Hiratsuka Shizuka placed newspaper as an ignition agent on the pile of charcoal, lit it with a lighter, and the orange-yellow flame moved along the newspaper to the top of the charcoal.

Then, just when everyone thought that Hiratsuka-sensei would take out a fan and fan herself appropriately...

"boom--"

A giant pillar of fire shot into the sky; Hiratsuka Shizuka had actually poured a bottle of salad oil directly onto the flames.

Cheers and cries of grief erupted simultaneously.

"..."

Shangguan Yun watched with a headache as the man calmly put a cigarette in his mouth, a faint smile playing on his lips. He then brought his face close to the fire, took a deep, satisfying breath, and exhaled with a "ha" after pulling away from the fire.

Fortunately, the elementary school students were far away, and the teachers didn't see what happened. Otherwise, Ms. Hiratsuka would definitely have had to write a self-criticism for her actions.

"Hmm... Back in my university days, we often went out for barbecues and other activities together. Every time I was lighting the fire, those couples would be all lovey-dovey on the side... Ugh, it always ruined my mood..."

Hiratsuka Shizuka muttered to herself unconsciously, then seemed to recall some unpleasant memory, shutting herself off and walking away with a disgruntled expression.

"Ahem... I think it's best if everyone doesn't learn this method..."

The group chuckled awkwardly; Hiratsuka-sensei's unreliability had become deeply ingrained in their minds.

After lighting the fire using the normal method and placing the pot full of ingredients on the rack, I suddenly felt a bit idle.

Hayama noticed Tsurumi Rumi standing alone in the corner and went over to ask her about it.

Shangguan Yun heard Yukino Yukinoshita beside him let out another soft sigh.

Shangguan Yun also felt that there were some problems with Ye Shan's way of handling things.

By speaking to a lonely person so openly and honestly, you will emphasize their uniqueness and make their loneliness even more prominent.

'Looks like an ignorant boy who's always lived in the sunshine.'

Sure enough, Tsurumi Rumi's face stiffened a little when Hayama spoke to her. She gave a few perfunctory replies and turned to leave, but she still attracted strange looks from many other elementary school students.

Are all elementary school students this complicated?

Yukino Yukinoshita was taken aback. She hadn't expected Shangguan Yun to suddenly ask such a question. It didn't seem like something the other person would say.

Shangguan Yun didn't feel anything special, just a few feelings.

The same thing happened with Xiaoxiaozi last time; it seems that malice between elementary school students is even more terrifying.

No wonder there are so many monsters produced in elementary schools.

"Because their initial interpersonal relationships all begin in elementary school, they are more concerned about the opinions of their friends and teachers, and they will be more shrewd when they target others."

Yukino Yukinoshita spoke with a strange emotion in her voice, her gaze fixed on Rumi Tsurumi, who was 'escaping'.

"That's really pathetic."

"Yes, it is indeed very sad."

At what should be the most carefree and happy age, they choose to immerse themselves in filth.

Shangguan Yun began to understand why Yukino Yukinoshita was so devoted to the Service Club.

I imagine the other person has also experienced a similar situation, wanting to change others and also wanting to change themselves.

Rumi Tsurumi moved as far away as possible from drawing attention until Shangguan Yun waved to her.

Rumi Tsurumi stiffened and instinctively grabbed the camera in front of her chest.

The most beautiful person was also one of the people she was afraid to interact with.

Although the other person wasn't as annoying as that guy named Yeshan who went around striking up conversations with everyone, his outstanding appearance still left a deep impression on many elementary school students.

Even Rumi Tsurumi had to admit that she also wanted to get to know him.

Although she seems reluctant to talk to people, her personality is not as withdrawn as Hachiman's. In fact, she longs for friendship, but because of what happened in the past, she was isolated by her friends and could only gradually learn to remain silent.

She knew perfectly well that if she managed to speak to the other person, her situation would only get worse.

After all, it doesn't matter if no one else gets it, but if you are the only one to receive the most unusual treatment, it will arouse the jealousy of others.

Rumi Tsurumi subconsciously glanced around, worried that those jealous and displeased gazes were already preparing to shoot her.

To her surprise, the elementary school students around her didn't seem to notice her at all.

Shangguan Yun would naturally not do the same thing as Ye Shan, because unlike Ye Shan, he could easily shield others' senses as if cheating.

Yukino Yukinoshita was initially puzzled, but the clever girl quickly noticed the difference in her surroundings.

With eyes full of curiosity and exploration, this amazing phenomenon truly inspires one's thirst for knowledge.

Tsurumi Rumi hesitated for a moment, then, as if she had made a decision, quickened her pace and walked towards Shangguan Yun.

"What is it?"

Although her tone was stiff, her eyes unconsciously glanced at Shangguan Yun, and she gripped her hand even tighter.

I didn't expect her to be so much better looking than when I saw her from a distance. How did she grow up like this?

"It's nothing, just helping you get away from that unpleasant atmosphere."

Rumi Tsurumi didn't react for a moment, but... she seemed to feel that she was no longer being watched here, and she felt much more relaxed.

"Is this... magic?"

Rumi Tsurumi asked curiously, because it was indeed quite strange; she felt the disappearance of that feeling more clearly than anyone else.

"It's magic."

Shangguan Yun nodded.

Rumi Tsurumi was a little confused. You just admitted it like that? Didn't you even try to hide it at all...?

"It's hypnosis, isn't it?"

Tsurumi Rumi had an "I actually know" look on her face. She wasn't some idiotic elementary school student who didn't believe in magic; it was more like hypnosis.

"No, it's magic."

Shangguan Yun answered seriously again.

"Pfft...cough..."

Yukino Yukinoshita pursed her lips, her face slightly flushed, whether from trying to hold back a laugh or from being embarrassed because she almost couldn't help herself.

She never expected Shangguan Yun to have this side to her.

Seeing Tsurumi Rumi's almost life-doubting expression, Yukino Yukinoshita felt that she had been struggling to persevere.

Because Yukino Yukinoshita knew that if Shangguan Yun said it was magic, then it might really be some kind of special magic.

The other party has that capability.

Although Tsurumi Rumi was still unwilling to believe it, she began to waver slightly.

Could it be... that magic really exists?

Regardless of whether it's real magic or not, the fact remains that she feels very comfortable in her current environment.

He raised his head, looked at Shangguan Yun, and said in a mature, adult-like tone, "Name."

Chapter 198 Is life really that hard?

Xuexia's gaze suddenly sharpened, and Shangguan Yun watched with interest.

He couldn't hold out for more than two seconds under their watchful eyes before giving up.

"...Tsurumi Rumi."