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

Thor won't be going with them.

"Okay... okay."

Shangguan Yun noticed Kaguya's reluctance and worry, smiled, and added, "Don't worry, time flows differently over there. It might take a long time for me, but for you, it'll probably be ten naps and ten breakfasts before we can meet at school again." He used a more vivid analogy to explain the time difference.

This peculiar statement startled Kaguya for a moment, then she couldn't help but smile slightly, her sorrow at parting lessening considerably.

She raised her head, looking firmly at Shangguan Yun: "I understand. Please be careful in everything you do. I will... I will use this phone carefully and wait for you to come back."

"Okay." Shangguan Yun nodded, his gaze gently falling on her face.

The two stared at each other for a moment, the air thick with a sweet, sticky honey, binding their gazes together.

Kaguya's face flushed red again at a visible speed, like a ripe peach, spreading all the way to her ears and slender neck.

Her wine-red eyes shimmered with moisture, reflecting Shangguan Yun's gentle, smiling face, and that increasingly close, heart-pounding focus.

'Are we going to kiss again...?'

Chapter 258 Kaguya's Lament

'Are we going to kiss again...?'

The thought exploded in her mind like the most vibrant fireworks, bringing waves of dizzying excitement. 'Is the student council president... going to kiss me again? Here? In the study? Hayasaka just left...'

Hayasaka, who had just gone out, was eavesdropping by peering through the door frame.

Reason told her that this was too improper and too impolite, but her body felt as if it were nailed to the spot, unable to move an inch, and even... she was secretly looking forward to it.

Her fingertips tightened unconsciously, gripping the new phone Shangguan Yun had just given her; the cold body of the phone seemed unable to lower the temperature in her palm.

Shangguan Yun slowly lowered his head.

His movements were more composed than before, yet also more focused.

Those deep eyes seemed to possess some kind of magic, making Kaguya unable to look away and passively immersing herself in them.

She could clearly feel his warm breath gently brushing against her cheek again, carrying his unique, clean and refreshing scent, slowly eroding her reason and composure.

The distance is gradually decreasing.

Kaguya's heart was pounding so hard it felt like it would burst out of her chest; she could even hear the sound of her blood rushing through her veins.

Her long eyelashes trembled violently like the wings of a startled butterfly, and finally, as if unable to bear the immense anticipation and shyness, they slowly and obediently closed.

She tilted her head slightly; it was a silent yet incredibly clear invitation.

This kiss felt even more natural and inevitable.

When his lips gently covered hers again, Kaguya's body still trembled slightly, but no longer with stiff resistance; instead, it was a subtle shiver, struck by an immense sense of happiness.

This kiss lasted a little longer and was clearer than the last one.

She could feel more clearly the softness and coolness of his lips, which were gently caressing hers with an indescribable tenderness and affection.

A strange, tingling electric sensation surged through her body from their pressed lips, making her limbs weak and almost unable to stand. Instinctively, she reached out and gently grasped Shangguan Yun's shirt, as if he were the only piece of driftwood in a surging wave of sweetness.

'The president's scent... smells so good...'

In my blank mind, this thought suddenly popped into my head.

There was no smell of tobacco, no smell of food, only a clean, refreshing scent, like the sky after rain, mixed with his faint, indescribable warmth, making her want to get closer and absorb more of it.

'So this is what kissing feels like...' I was too shocked last time to fully appreciate it.

This time, it was as if she had opened the door to a new world. It wasn't just the touch of their lips, but a whole-body, intoxicating intimacy.

She could feel his warm breath, hear their intertwined, somewhat disordered breathing, and feel the steady, powerful beating of his heart in his chest, forming a wonderful harmony with her own drum-like heartbeat.

She awkwardly and passively accepted the kiss, her mind completely blank, leaving only the most primal sensory experience and a surging tide of emotions.

I never knew kissing someone you like could be such a blissful experience.

She was almost completely captivated by the warm and soft touch.

It was unclear how much time had passed; it felt like a moment, yet also like an eternity, before Shangguan Yun slowly moved away.

The pressure on my lips vanished abruptly, and the lingering, warm touch disappeared, leaving behind a slightly cool sense of loss.

Kaguya's tightly closed eyelashes trembled violently a few times before she slowly opened her eyes, as if she were slowly waking from an extremely sweet dream, filled with immense shyness.

What came into view was Shangguan Yun's face, which was close at hand and had a gentle smile on it.

His eyes were deep, clearly reflecting her beautiful appearance at that moment, her face as rosy as a peach blossom and her eyes dreamy.

"..."

Kaguya opened her mouth, but found her throat dry and unable to make a sound.

A wave of overwhelming shame washed over her belatedly. She abruptly lowered her head, burying her burning cheeks almost in her chest, but forgot to let go of Shangguan Yun's clothes.

Looking at her blushing face, Shangguan Yun felt a surge of teasing interest: "It seems that Kaguya also likes this?"

This blunt teasing made Kaguya even more embarrassed, and she let out a faint, almost inaudible, moan.

I instinctively wanted to shake my head and deny it, but my body was frighteningly honest; there was no way to deny the intoxication and anticipation I had just felt.

In the end, she simply lowered her head even further and gave a muffled, shy "hmm" in an almost inaudible voice.

This small response moved Shangguan Yun more than any sweet words.

He reached out and gently stroked her hair, his movements full of tenderness.

"Wait for me to come back," he said softly, his tone solemn and gentle.

“…Mmm.” Kaguya still didn’t dare to look up, but nodded forcefully.

Shangguan Yun gave her a final, gentle hug before letting go.

"I have to go now."

Kaguya then looked up, her eyes filled with reluctance, but even more so with the sweetness and satisfaction of being kissed. She whispered, "Take care on your journey."

"it is good."

Shangguan Yun gave her a deep look, as if trying to etch her current appearance into his heart. Then, the space around him rippled again, and his figure disappeared instantly.

Kaguya was left alone in the study again.

She stood there blankly for a long time before slowly raising her hand, her fingertips gently touching her lips, which were still slightly numb and retained that soft, warm touch. A silly yet incredibly happy and sweet smile appeared on her face.

This time, she truly experienced what it meant to be in love.

Meanwhile, outside the door, Hayasaka Ai, hearing no sound from inside for a long time, blushed slightly, breathed a deep sigh of relief, and prepared to go find the cleaning tools she might need.

Although she felt that the young lady and the president hadn't developed to that point yet, it was better to be prepared.

"Tsk tsk, she really did become a maidservant who helps the young lady clean up the battlefield."

……

Tokyo Bureau of Investigation Training Base.

"Ah...ah...I can't take it anymore...I really can't..."

Hachiman Hikigaya collapsed to the ground in a starfish shape, his training clothes soaked with sweat, feeling as if all the bones in his body had been taken apart and then barely put back together.

Kaito Kuroba next to him wasn't much better off. Although he was still barely maintaining his kneeling position, the constant dripping of sweat and his rapid breathing revealed his limits.

Kirishima Ayato's face was pale, and his kagune was barely visible, clearly indicating that he was also at his limit.

"Is this the limit? It seems we need to double our training." Gin's cold voice rang out from the side, making the three of them tremble.

'That devilish drill instructor is absolutely inhuman!'

The three of them were inwardly groaning, their resentment towards Gin almost materializing.

Hikigaya's eyes were dull.

'Is the end of life not a warm kotatsu but a cold training ground floor? Is this the end for those who are successful in life? Damn it... I really want to go home and eat Komachi's cooking...'

Kaito Kuroba: 'This is even worse than Inspector Nakamori's chase... At least when you're being chased, you can use a hang glider to escape... Here, you're just going to be beaten into pieces like a deck of cards...'

Just as the group was internally ranting and raving—

The training ground rippled without warning, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake.

The next moment, Shangguan Yun's figure stepped out silently.

Chapter 259 Leading a Trio to Another World!

"grown ups."

Gin was the first to react and bowed.

"Well, hard work."

Shangguan Yun's gaze swept over the three Hikigaya members who had instantly sprang up from their corpse-like state.

"Senior Shangguan! My lord!"

"Shangguan-senpai" was a term used by Hachiman Hikigaya and Kaito Kuroba, and "sir" was also used by Ayato Kirishima.

Kirishima Ayato felt a mixture of respect and awe towards Shangguan Yun.

In their world, "Owl," the leader of the Bronze Tree, was already a monster in their eyes, someone they couldn't possibly resist.

But since coming into this world, he has truly learned what it means to be outmatched and to be in a world beyond our understanding.

Monsters like Owl and Arima Kishou are no different from ants in the eyes of the strong in this world.

This made him, who was originally somewhat arrogant, much more restrained and even became somewhat obedient.

"The training is going well."

Shangguan Yun was very satisfied after seeing the strength of the group, especially Hachiman.

Hachiman's current strength is around the second-tier seventh star level. His strength has improved rapidly, and he has even surpassed Black Lotus, who used to be his sparring partner.

Kirishima Ayato's strength is at the second tier, fourth star, which is slightly better than when he first came to this world.

As for Kaito Kuroba, his progress has been rather slow. Despite having decent cultivation talent, he is currently only at the second tier, five stars.

Needless to say, this kid has definitely neglected his training and is still focusing his energy on his thieving career.

Shangguan Yun looked at the three people whose expressions had become somewhat tense, and a very faint smile seemed to appear at the corner of his mouth, but it quickly disappeared: "There is a new place where you can go to 'train'. It will take about a hundred days, but because of the different flow of time, only about ten days will pass in this world. Are you interested in going?"

What they lack now is practical experience.

Kirishima Ayato is alright; in the world of ghouls, fighting is very common. Hachiman has also experienced some hardships, but Kuroba Kaito is much more 'simple'.

"Experience? Could it be another world?"

Hachiman reacted the fastest because Shangguan Yun had mentioned it to him before, so he was already mentally prepared.

"Another world?!"

Kaito Kuroba was much more shocked. Although he knew that some other worlds existed, he still found it incredible that he would actually have the opportunity to 'travel' to another world.

Kirishima Aya didn't interrupt, quietly waiting for Shangguan Yun to continue.

Shangguan Yun didn't keep them in suspense and explained, "It's the world Thor was in before, a world with magic, dragons, and countless strange races."

"!!!"

The three of them widened their eyes instantly.

"Ahem... Senior, isn't this... a bit too much..."

Goodness gracious! The world Thor lives in is home to fantastical creatures and giant dragons!

Will those three little Karami be accidentally trampled to death by a passing dragon while they are on their training journey?

Despite their worries, an unprecedented light shone in their eyes.

To be able to experience such a wonderful world, even if I die, it would probably be worth it, right?

"Don't worry, I won't put you in any particularly dangerous areas. I will leave you with defensive and distress signals. During this time, I will stay in that world, so you can rest assured about your safety."

Shangguan Yun naturally wouldn't just abandon the three people in the spatial passage; after all, they were his and his brother's capable recruits.

"Then there's no problem. I'm available anytime. I just need to tell my family."

Hachiman had already told his younger sister Komachi about it beforehand, and she even asked if she could take her with her if they went to another world.