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

Seeing her shy demeanor, so different from her usual shrewd and capable image, Shangguan Yun's smile deepened.

Kaguya, who was in his arms, gently pushed him away and whispered, "President... stop teasing her..."

Shangguan Yun readily agreed and said nothing more, but simply extended his other hand to Hayasaka Ai.

It was a silent invitation that could not be refused.

Hayasaka Ai's heart skipped a beat.

Looking at that hand with its distinct joints, long and strong, she felt as if she were seeing a key to another world.

Hesitation was fleeting. Her promise to Kaguya and the deep emotions she dared not even analyze herself ultimately propelled her to take that difficult step.

She walked to the bedside and gently placed her slightly cool, trembling hand in Shangguan Yun's palm.

His warm, dry palm instantly enveloped her icy touch.

An indescribable sense of security, accompanied by a strong throbbing, quickly spread from where their skin touched to their entire bodies.

Shangguan Yun pulled her closer with a slight effort.

Hayasaka Ai leaned forward involuntarily, almost able to feel the body heat and breath emanating from him and Kaguya.

It was a complex scent that blended Shangguan Yun's crisp, clean fragrance, like a pine forest after a snowfall, with Kaguya's usual delicate and sweet aroma.

At this moment, it also incorporates the unique decadent flavor of being in love, creating a highly impactful and dizzying atmosphere.

"Hayasaka," Kaguya's voice rang out again, encouragingly, "Come on up."

Kaguya Shinomiya didn't know why she had become so bold.

This was something she wouldn't have dared to even dream of before.

However, upon seeing Hayasaka Ai's reaction, which was so different from her usual capable and serious demeanor, Kaguya felt a subtle sense of excitement.

She was always teased by her own maid, but now she was the 'experienced' senior!

Hayasaka Ai bit her lower lip and glanced at Shinomiya Kaguya, who seemed to have awakened some incredible attribute.

She knew she was now on the other side's pirate ship, even though she had had this thought in her heart for a long time.

Kaguya's invitation merely tore down the last layer of defense and pretense in her heart, allowing her to truly accept her inner thoughts.

Ever since Shangguan Yun helped her solve the biggest problem in her life, allowing her to stand in the sunlight with Kaguya, she fell in love with this seemingly omnipotent man.

However, her sense of morality and guilt towards the young lady made her hesitate to take a step forward. Even knowing that the other person was not an ordinary person, she would not reveal her feelings without the young lady's permission.

When the young lady asked her to accompany her in her dowry, she felt both fear of being discovered and joy at being able to be with Shangguan Yun.

But in reality, she didn't have much hope, fearing that Kaguya was just saying it casually.

After all, he has been with Kaguya for so long, and Kaguya's possessiveness is exceptionally strong... Would he really be willing to share with her?

It wasn't until Kaguya secretly suggested this to her recently that Hayasaka Ayane felt she could finally get what she wanted.

Chapter 325 The Joy of Three

'Thank you for your powerful fighting ability, President…'

Faced with the two's 'invitation', Hayasaka Ai obediently and carefully sat sideways on the edge of the bed.

The mattress sank slightly under her weight, a tiny movement that made her stiffen.

Shangguan Yun gently stroked Hayasaka Ai's fair and smooth cheek with one hand, making the other person look at him.

That night, his spontaneous embrace made him realize Kaguya's feelings for this little maid.

But the other party didn't take any further action, so naturally he wouldn't try to seduce Kaguya's personal maid.

Now that the other party has come to him of their own accord, and it seems that Kaguya was the one who 'planned' it, he naturally won't be polite.

After all, who could resist a maid with such a contrasting personality?

He hadn't forgotten that Hayasaka Ai was actually a crybaby.

I wonder if I'll cry in other places?

"Are you nervous?"

Shangguan Yun suppressed the burning desire in his heart and asked in a low voice, gently stroking her hot cheek with his thumb.

Hayasaka Ai couldn't lie, so she could only nod honestly. Her emerald eyes shimmered with tears, filled with helplessness and nervousness, and a faint mist seemed to rise from them.

"Don't be afraid."

Shangguan Yun's voice carried a strange, soothing power, "Since this is Kaguya's wish and your choice... then... leave it to me."

His words were like the most effective spell, miraculously calming most of Hayasaka's fear.

Looking at his handsome face so close to hers, and at her own clear reflection in his eyes, she finally relaxed slowly and completely.

She nodded again, this time with a resolute determination and an expectation of getting what she wanted.

Shangguan Yun smiled, a smile as warm as melting snow, so comforting it was intoxicating.

He leaned down and gently kissed Hayasaka Ai's lips, which were slightly pursed due to nervousness.

"Well……"

Contrary to expectations, this initial kiss was not aggressive, but rather carried a tenderness unique to Shangguan Yun.

As gentle as a butterfly flitting across a petal.

Shangguan Yun patiently taught Hayasaka Ai, a complete novice, without any hint of impatience or eagerness for quick success.

Hayasaka Ai's mind went blank, all her senses focused on the cool touch on her lips.

His breath completely enveloped her, and a strange, tingling sensation surged from the soles of her feet, causing her body to involuntarily go limp.

Just then, a pair of soft arms reached out from the side.

It's Kaguya!

Kaguya had somehow quietly crept over, no longer cowering like a quail.

Seemingly finding Hayasaka Ai's performance more amusing, he couldn't resist teasing her.

Hayasaka Ai could feel Kaguya's warm breath spraying on her sensitive earlobes and neck. That familiar scent, with its faint floral fragrance, intertwined with Shangguan Yun's cool aura, creating a completely new and dizzying atmosphere.

"Haasaka..."

Kaguya's voice was tinged with laughter. She rarely managed to get the better of Hayasaka Ai; she was always the one being teased. Now that she finally had a chance to "prank" her, Kaguya Shinomiya wasn't going to miss it!

"Relax...take a deep breath, feeling dizzy is normal..."

"???"

Something doesn't sound right here. Isn't this something a murderer would say to their victim in a TV drama...?

She became a victim?

And relax? How is it possible to relax like that!

Hayasaka Ai silently complained in her heart about her Kaguya, who had become someone she no longer recognized.

Her actions did not stop Kaguya from teasing the other party; on the contrary, they gave Kaguya even greater motivation.

"Breathe," Shangguan Yun whispered, a hint of amusement in his voice.

Hayasaka Ai then realized that she had been holding her breath the whole time, and quickly took a deep breath.

This reaction made Shangguan Yun chuckle, and also made Kaguya behind him let out a pleasant low laugh.

"Haasaka is so cute."

Kaguya commented, her tone revealing genuine affection mixed with a touch of playfulness.

Hayasaka Ai's face turned even redder.

She wanted to say something to maintain her usual image, but found that she had temporarily lost even the ability to organize her thoughts.

The time that followed was both long and short for Hayasaka Ai.

It feels long because every moment is stretched out infinitely, every touch is meticulously perceived; it feels fleeting because when she comes to her senses, she is already...

……

After an unknown amount of time, everything finally calmed down.

Hayasaka Ai lay limply on Shangguan Yun's chest, not wanting to move a single finger.

She could clearly hear his strong, powerful heartbeat and feel the rise and fall of his chest.

On the other side, Kaguya was also lying lazily on her side, her arm still affectionately draped over Hayasaka Ai's waist, her red eyes half-closed, her face flushed with a satisfied yet tired blush.

Hayasaka Ai secretly raised her eyes and looked at Shangguan Yun.

He had his eyes closed, seemingly calming his breathing, but a satisfied smile still lingered at the corners of his mouth.

This time, he was completely satisfied.

Sensing her gaze, Shangguan Yun opened his eyes and looked down at the girl in his arms.

Hayasaka Ai immediately lowered her head like a startled fawn, burying her face even deeper, revealing only her bright red ear tips.

Shangguan Yun chuckled softly, a tremor running through his chest. He reached out and gently stroked Hayasaka Ai's sweat-dampened blond hair.

"Are you alright?" he asked, his voice tinged with a post-coital languor and sensuality.

Hayasaka Ai gave a muffled "hmm," her voice so soft it was almost inaudible.

Kaguya chuckled softly and leaned closer to Hayasaka Ai's ear, teasingly saying, "Now, Hayasaka is an 'accomplice' too."

This statement caused Hayasaka Ai's popularity to surge again, even though it had just begun to wane. But strangely, she felt no regret whatsoever, only a sense of peace and a profound, indescribable happiness.

She was finally... no longer a bystander watching from the sidelines.

Shangguan Yun held the two girls tightly in his arms, feeling their warmth and dependence, and felt a sense of peace and contentment in his heart.

"Go to sleep," he said softly. He wasn't planning to go back tonight.

He kissed Kaguya's forehead and then kissed the top of Hayasaka's head.

Kaguya mumbled in response, while Hayasaka nodded gently on his chest.

The wall lamp was silently extinguished, plunging the room into darkness. Only sparse moonlight from outside filtered through the gaps in the curtains, casting blurry patches of light on the floor, swaying gently in the night breeze.

In this darkness and stillness, the three people's breathing gradually synchronized.

Hayasaka Ai felt as if she were floating on a warm sea, being gently lifted up by the current, bobbing up and down.

With each breath, he could inhale the scents of both of them; with each heartbeat, he could feel the resonance emanating from his chest.

Just as she was about to drift off to sleep, she felt Kaguya's hand find hers, their fingers gently intertwining.

This simple yet intimate gesture dispelled Hayasaka Ai's last trace of unease. She gripped Kaguya's hand in return, while simultaneously snuggling even closer into Shangguan Yun's embrace.

The night passed quietly, and the moonlight moved slowly through the room, like a silent guardian, witnessing this extraordinary night.

Occasionally, a breeze would rustle through the branches outside the window, but it did nothing to disturb the three people sleeping peacefully in bed.

……

Chapter 326 The Trials of the Three Hikigaya

In the past few days, Shangguan Yun has enjoyed happiness beyond imagination.

Hayasaka Ai will naturally be included in the list of people who will return home.

Before we knew it, it was the last day before school started.

Shangguan Yun calculated the time and concluded that the training of Hachiman Hikigaya, Kaito Kuroba, and Ayato Kirishima in the other world should be coming to an end.

He sensed the faint divine imprint left on Soan and confirmed their location and condition.

"We should go and bring those kids back."

Shangguan Yun got up from the soft sofa and said to Thor, who was peeling fruit for him.

With a single step, his figure vanished from the living room, and when he reappeared, he was already in the forest connecting the two worlds, standing before the stable spatial passage.

Without lingering, Shangguan Yun stepped directly into the passage.

After a brief shift in time and space, he found himself on the edge of the mountain range that had been affected by his battle with the Emperor of the End and was now beginning to show signs of life.