Living with a magical girl, but a weirdo cadre

　If you keep it bottled up inside... how should I put it?

　It will increase the probability of turning evil.

　Cong Yu glanced at the local children and parents of Fengsha Village and understood their attitudes. He knew that Xiao Cui had some vague thoughts about her... after all, he was of a certain age.

　Sufficient life experience allows

　Cong Yu immediately saw what Xiao Cui needed—revenge.

　There's no need to kill all the people who bullied her before, or even punish everyone who was prejudiced against her.

　Xiao Cui needs something that is subjective enough.

　It's actually a very simple thing; it's just a matter of reaching out and... crushing the already fragile iron chain.

　Crush the shackles.

　"..."

　“I saw it, Brother Congyu.”

　Xiao Cui's sighs made Yao Chuan Guang and Cong Yu look at her... wondering what she had seen.

　Moreover, the tone didn't sound like someone suddenly seeing something and wanting to share it with the two of them; instead, it sounded somewhat like... chanting.

　Yes, with an expression of longing, as if about to utter a lyrical confession.

　Under the watchful eyes of the two people heading to the orphanage, Xiao Cui slowly recounted, "I thought I could always see things clearly... but actually I couldn't."

　“I can see a lot of things, but it seems like I can’t see myself, so I’m very happy.”

　As she spoke, Xiao Cui held Yao Chuan Guang's left hand and Cong Yu's right hand... or rather, Yao Chuan Guang and Cong Yu were holding her hands.

　It's like an older brother and sister holding hands with their younger sister.

　Well, if Yaochuan Guang and Congyu were a bit older, and Xiaocui looked and was a bit younger, there would be a possibility that they would be mistaken for parents and daughter.

　Before Xiao Cui could say anything more, the three of them had already arrived at their destination – the Qingshan Yushu Crystal Lake Welfare Home.

　To Cong Yu's relief, the orphanage was just an ordinary orphanage... as long as the director wasn't a madman wearing a mask and holding scissors.

　Thinking about it carefully, it's actually quite normal that "Qingshan Yushu" (青山榆树) is similar to names like "Qingshan Lushui" (青山绿水)... if we're just talking about scenery.

　Crystal Lake can be understood from a more childlike perspective.

　"Hello, we are members of Rusui Kazuki's current family and would like to investigate Rusui Kazuki's biological parents."

　Cong Yu spoke through the fence, explaining the situation to a female caregiver in the welfare home who was looking after the children.

　The caregiver, who had clearly encountered similar situations before, immediately whispered a few words of advice to the children beside him.

　They even called another caregiver over to watch the children.

　Only then did he speak to Cong Yu and the other two.

　"Is her name Kazuki Rusui? I'll go ask the director. Please wait a moment."

　As she said this, the caregiver immediately went into the welfare home building... Xiao Cui's eyes showed a look of nostalgia.

　The living conditions here aren't good, but compared to others, it's at least better than Rukia's family, both emotionally and practically.

　However, the children playing around with each other didn't think that way.

　It was very obvious that these children looked at Xiao Cui with deep envy...envy that Xiao Cui could be adopted.

　Then the caregiver came out again, looking apologetic.

　Upon seeing this expression, the three understood... Cong Yu and Yao Chuan Guang looked at Xiao Cui, but Xiao Cui's expression remained calm.

　"I'm sorry, Rusui Kazuki was abandoned right at the entrance of the orphanage, so there were no clues left behind..."

　The caregiver said this apologetically.

　This situation is quite obvious...

　Xiao Cui's biological parents were determined not to have her, unlike the situation in the past where they "couldn't afford to raise her."

　"It's alright, I'm sorry to have bothered you."

　"No need to apologize, goodbye."

　Cong Yu and Yao Chuanguang answered politely, then left the entrance of the orphanage with Xiao Cui with no other choice... It seemed like they had returned empty-handed.

　Yao Chuanguang was very disappointed. She had thought she would see a scene like "the biological parents and Xiao Cui reuniting and crying tears of joy".

　It seems that reality is not as dramatic as it appears now.

　"Xiao Cui, don't be sad, you still have us!"

　Yao Chuan Guang said this, foolishly encouraging Xiao Cui with a serious face: "Although Xiao Lan, Cong Yu, Teacher Hong, and I don't have parents either, we will definitely love you."

　Cong Yu: "..."

　Your way of comforting me is truly ingenious.

　……

　Seeing Cong Yu's sarcastic look, Xiao Cui, who wasn't sad to begin with, couldn't help but smile. She laughed, "Hahaha..."

　"Hahaha……"

　After a while, Xiao Cui, who was laughing loudly, slowly stopped. She let out a long breath and looked at the two of them seriously: "I'm not sad... I'm so happy."

　"To meet Brother Congyu and Sister Yaochuan on the worst day of my life, and to be away from the Xiangyue Ru family..."

　"I'm so happy to be noticed and cared for by you all. I'm so grateful... I will always remember every moment."

　Xiao Cui couldn't help but say this, her gaze sliding over Yao Chuan Guang's slightly shy face, and fixing on Cong Yu's gentle eyes: "So..."

　"Will you keep watching me from now on? Watching me for the rest of your life?"

　"..." Yao Chuan Guang didn't understand at all. She scratched her head, feeling confused and completely baffled.

　Hearing what Xiao Cui said, Yao Chuan Guang began to feel fortunate that he and Cong Yu Jiang had rescued Xiao Cui from Xiang Yue Ru's house in the past.

　But for some reason, I felt a bit heavy because...

　Does the phrase "a lifetime" seem overly heavy?

　But what does "gaze" mean?

　Yao Chuanguang: I don't understand.

　Cong Yu looked at the bewildered Golden Retriever, whose tongue was practically sticking out, and smiled helplessly. Then she reached out and patted Xiao Cui's head.

　To be honest, Cong Yu was a little curious about where the world would go if she said "no" here.

　(World: Holy crap! Stop it!!!)

　However, Cong Yu was not the type to show his bad taste or make jokes at times like this, so his answer was naturally affirmative.

　"A person's life is very long, but..."

　As she said this, Cong Yu ruffled Xiao Cui's hair: "A corner of my vision has been forever stained with your image."

　"Since I can't live without your mark, then a lifetime isn't a big deal... even ten lifetimes wouldn't hurt."

　Yao Chuanguang: "???"

　I didn't understand, but it sounded really impressive!

　The moment Cong Yu finished speaking, he saw Xiao Cui rush into his arms and hug him tightly.

　"Thank you."

　Xiao Cui said this.

　Cong Yu did not answer, or rather... he had no need to respond, just as Xiao Cui had no need to thank him.

　Xiao Cui's hair carried the fragrance of green calyxes.

　It might seem a bit strange, and there's no connection between them, but Cong Yu couldn't help but think of the Saint King whose hair always smelled of currant and clove.

　(Saint King: What? You actually remembered me! I'm already very satisfied, I'm so happy!)

　Yao Chuanguang: "..."

　Yao Chuanguang: "???"

　Oh no, Yao Chuan Guang didn't understand what kind of encrypted call Cong Yu and Xiao Cui were having from beginning to end... but Xiao Cui seemed very happy.

　Yaochuan Guang was very happy.

　This shows that Hikaru Yokawa is still the same Hikaru Yokawa who can feel sorrow for others' sorrow and joy for others' joy.

　as always.

　Chapter 617 Brothers and sisters all smell so good

　fragrance……

　Cong Yu lazily sat on the sofa, and for some reason thought of this thing... The girls around her all had very unique scents.

　Some have a floral scent, while others are indescribable and rather unique.

　For example, the red variety has a slightly caramelized, crispy, and sweet aroma.

　Yaochuan Guang has mentioned it many times; he has a scent like the sun on him. If I had to describe it...

　Just like a blanket under the sun, Cong Yu wondered if it smelled like mites burned by the sun.

　Xiao Cui's scent, Cong Yu just smelled during the day today, is like that of Green Calyx... It's a flower with a strong fragrance.

　The words of the Saint King are quite fragrant.

　It's currants and cloves, irises and hydrangeas, wisteria, roses and hyacinths... just like the wilderness of a distant past.

　Beneath the windmills, along the paths between the fields, wildflowers sway in unison as the heavy, golden wheat ears ripple in the wind.

　It evokes the image of a girl next door wearing a white hat standing by the roadside, covering her face with her hat while tilting her head and looking at you.

　The girl said that her father had hunted a rabbit today.

　Tonight we're having stewed potatoes, stewed potatoes and beans, stewed rabbit with potatoes, stewed potatoes and vegetables, pickled fish, cider, and stewed potatoes with potatoes.

　They asked if you wanted to come and eat with them.

　Once you agreed, the girl covered her mouth and laughed...

　The breeze carried a fragrance that was hard to discern whether it was the soapberry scent on the British girl or the rich floral aroma from the roadside.

　Saint King is pretty much that delicious.

　It really fits the "Brother, you smell so good" vibe.

　……

　While Cong Yu was pondering the meaning of "scent to identify a woman," Yao Chuan Guang was talking to Xiao Cui about the day's events.

　The family, lounging on the sofa, lazily watched today's local news while fiddling with their phones.

　But is Hong considered part of the family?

　【Rainbow-Shaped House Red: QAQ】

　Well, okay, okay, I guess that'll have to do with it...

　[Hongxiawu Red: ヽ（￣▽￣）】

　"In short, that's it. Xiao Cui's biological parents must have been very serious about not wanting her anymore... or something else, anyway, they didn't leave a phone number or address."

　Xiao Cui nodded in agreement with Yao Chuan Guang's words, indicating that what Yao Chuan Guang said was probably true; her biological parents did not want her.

　Upon hearing this, Lan Tianzhu and Hong exchanged a glance, and then Lan Tianzhu thought of another possibility...

　"It's also possible that they died in an accident, but their relatives didn't want to raise Xiao Cui, so she was sent to an orphanage."

　Lan Tianzhu explained why she thought of this possibility: "One of my teammates used to be like that."

　Nijishita Kurenai nodded, coughed lightly, and said, "Ahem, many magical girls in the Purifier Squad are like that."

　What?! This isn't an isolated case?!

　How many orphans are there in this world?!

　Amid Xiao Cui and Yao Chuan Guang's shock, Cong Yu also ended her memory of "smells so good" and looked at Lan Tian Zhu.

　At this moment, Lan Tianzhu was slumped down beside Cong Yu, his entire body occupying...