Anime Crossover: About How I Spoiled an Angel

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"When is a convenient time for you? The three of us can go together then."

"What's there to apologize for? It was unavoidable, wasn't it? I didn't even take it to heart!" Yui said with a grin, her face full of sincerity.

She's not the kind of person who holds grudges.

“She values ​​promises very much,” Su Qing quickly added.

Those who value promises will naturally feel guilty about their sudden departure.

This is true at least for daytime.

"Okay then. I'll think about the timing when I get back, it might be during winter break? After all, finals are coming up soon..."

Hearing this, Su Qing looked up and glanced at Yui in surprise.

Wow, it's pretty curly, isn't it?

However, Yui didn't notice his gaze and was lost in her own thoughts.

Something seemed off just now?

"Meiji Shrine...it seems like weddings are often held there. Would it be inappropriate for the three of us to go...? The three of us??"

Yui's incredibly slow reaction time finally caught on.

Her voice suddenly became shrill with shock, and she jumped up.

Those clear eyes were now wide open, like copper bells.

Why are you shouting like that...?

Su Qing frowned almost imperceptibly; enduring such noise at such close range was difficult for her eardrums to adapt to.

"Yes, I'm sorry..." Yui apologized first, and only after calming down did she slowly sit down.

A few days ago, Tokyo experienced unusual winter rain.

The visibility is unusually good today; the clear sunlight that fell not long ago refracted into rainbow colors.

It has a somewhat dreamlike quality.

Yui approached people with the same cautiousness a kitten shows when first meeting a stranger, tentatively asking, "Three...three people?"

"Ah."

Su Qing was ruthless and didn't talk much; he simply nodded.

Yui clicked her tongue. What the hell? Why did you two go to a place like that to drag me there?

"I proposed to her yesterday."

"Huh??" Yui thought to herself, "Kiyoshi, don't push your luck!"

Ignoring Yui's expression, Su Qing continued, her tone as calm as if she were talking about what she ate yesterday.

"It's a promise, we'll get married after graduation."

That's probably why she suddenly became interested in Meiji Shrine. Although she may not necessarily want to get married there, it can serve as a reference.

And you should also know that, given her family situation, probably not many people will attend.

"Who knows, you might even need to be my bridesmaid?"

It's definitely true.

The fact that Mahiru stopped calling her Yui and started calling her Yui was enough to show the relationship between the two women.

"Then why isn't it me and Mahiru-chan going?" Yui asked curiously.

The three of them still seemed a bit odd.

"Is it hard to understand that you're afraid you'll make my fiancée stupid?" Su Qing looked Yui up and down before finally saying quietly.

To be fair, as Mahiru and Yui have gotten to know each other better, she's been giggling more and more lately.

"Fine, fine, you were clearly just worried about your fiancée and wanted to protect her, but you're trying to shift this huge burden onto me!"

Yui exaggeratedly gestured the shape of a pot, then jokingly placed it on her back.

This isn't the first time Xiao Qing has criticized her; she'll get used to it!

"So, are you going or not? Besides the wedding aspect, I've also heard that Meiji Shrine is the warmest place in Tokyo..."

"It's winter now, so it's the same everywhere, right?" Yui asked back.

“Really? I haven’t been there, so I don’t know, but there is a basis for it from a geographical perspective,” Su Qing said.

Damn academic bully!

Even the academically challenged Yui went straight for Rem.

However, she had never actually been to Meiji Shrine before, so it would be nice to take this opportunity to go, since she had no plans for spring break anyway.

And you can even play a supporting role, becoming a third wheel before running away~

Hey, this is Yui's unique formula for victory!

After clarifying her thoughts, she no longer refused and said with a bright smile, "Okay then, let's tentatively go during spring break. Just don't blame me for ruining your mood then."

"Yes, we'll see if the timing changes." Su Qing nodded gently.

I packed my things and got up to leave.

Today is Monday, a day for grocery shopping as usual. With nothing happening at the club, Su Qing decided to leave early.

But why did Yukino take so long to go to the bathroom?

"I'm going back to go grocery shopping with Mahiru. Could you ask for leave for me and Yukinoshita?"

Forget it, that's how our afternoon snack club is, we can just run away whenever we want.

"Okay, be careful on the road~" Yui said goodbye as usual.

Su Qing nodded in response, but paused suddenly when she reached the door.

He turned around again, his gaze lingering on the girl's puzzled expression.

"You really don't want me to reimburse you?"

"No, no!" Yui shook her head like a rattle-drum, as if agreeing would immediately mean taking on hundreds of millions of yen in debt!

"I see."

Su Qing paused at the door for a few seconds, looking into the girl's resolute eyes, and finally gave up on insisting.

"Be careful on the road."

Yui repeated herself one last time, her tone even gentler than the first time.

……

The door was closed for less than two minutes before it opened again.

"Xiaoxue, you've been gone for quite a while this time. Were you eavesdropping on our conversation outside the door?"

Yui greeted Yukino first as she entered, but then looked suspicious.

Why did Xiaoqing leave and then Xiaoxue come in? Isn't that too much of a coincidence?

Or is this some kind of terrifying paradox... like the law of conservation of "clear snow"?

Of course, Yui was just joking.

Given Yukino's character, how could she possibly be eavesdropping?

You're right, Xiaoxue!

"I……"

Yukino was stunned. Her skin, as delicate as fresh snow, suddenly felt hot. She opened her mouth, but it took her a long time to organize her thoughts.

"Excuse me, it seemed like you were discussing something, so I was going to say I wouldn't disturb you, but I didn't expect the soundproofing in this room to be so bad..."

"Oh, Xiaoxue, don't worry about it. I was just joking. Anyway, Xiaoqing and I didn't talk about anything strange. Oh, he said he had something to do, so he asked me to ask you for leave."

Seeing Yukino's state, Yui quickly comforted her.

"Hmm... I heard it when I was outside the door." Yukino's voice was as soft as a feather floating on a lake. "So you agreed to go?"

You've listened to it from beginning to end, haven't you?

Yui didn't deny it, and said cheerfully, "Yes."

I can't seem to find a reason to refuse, anyway, it should only be for that one day.

I can even help them out a bit, hehe.

Yukino raised her eyes slightly and noticed that the girl's expression was natural and sincere when she said these words.

She had no doubt that this was exactly what Yui was thinking.

Yukino understands the other person; that innocent and cute face just can't hide her feelings.

"I was actually quite worried that you wouldn't be able to adjust in a short time..." Yukino's gaze softened, "but now it seems like I don't need to worry anymore?"

"Um……"

Yui didn't rush to affirm or deny it immediately.

She simply held onto the sides of the chair with both hands, her feet, as tender as new spring buds, kicking the air irregularly.

"Well, I can't really say, after all, this is my first time in love~~"

When she said this, a very youthful and innocent smile appeared on her face.

Perhaps it was because of this naiveté that Yui did not choose to accept the "reimbursement".

Even when it came to the three-person trip to Meiji Shrine, she went with the intention of "helping out."

I don't want to be pitied, I don't want to be sympathized with because of my tears.

That would be too terrible, Yui doesn't want that.

That's not necessary.

She also has reason to believe that Xiaoqing did not invite him for that reason.

Because if that were the case, it wouldn't be the Xiaoqing she likes!

"If, I mean if."

Yukino's question was drowned out by some kind of sound.

Today happened to be during a soccer match, and the playground was filled with enthusiastic cheers as the soccer team's star player scored a goal. Some outgoing girls openly expressed their affection, shouting, "So-and-so is so handsome!"

In an inconspicuous corner, there are men and women wearing thick-rimmed glasses and not particularly outstanding in appearance who bury their feelings under the thick snow, which may not melt away until the following summer.

"If I could do it all over again, would I have confessed sooner?"

Yukino asked very seriously.

Given their relationship, they don't need to worry about whether this level of concern will damage their friendship.

"I guess so?" The girl still hesitated. "I can't give a definite answer!"

Because some things are only useful if you seize them at specific times, right?

And...and starting over, doesn't it seem strange?"

Yukino asked curiously, "What's strange about it?"

“Yeah, that’s right. Let me think…” Yui frowned, looking like she was trying very hard to think, “Then let me ask you…”

"Why is your head so pointy?" Yukino has clearly been surfing lately.

"What? My head is definitely round!" Yui was startled, thinking her hair was messed up. She checked her bun today before saying irritably.

"Sorry, sorry, please continue." Yukino covered her mouth and chuckled.

In front of Yui, she rarely acted like an innocent and romantic girl.

This is how it should be at this age.

"For example, a boy and a girl have been dating for a long time."

But one day, the girl suddenly left the boy for various reasons and soon found a new love.

But after years of getting to know each other, her new love wasn't as good as she had imagined, so she regretted it and kept thinking about how good the boy was.