"Mmm... Sayu, want to sleep."
Her soft voice, accompanied by the drowsiness of just waking up, sounded incredibly cute.
Qin Yu's eyes widened.
Only one thought remained in his mind.
Damn system, my five-star pull is still off.
The next moment—
[Ding, congratulations on meeting the four-star character: Sayu.]
[Drawing talent, please wait.]
[Yoohoo Art: Daruma Charge: When approaching creatures like Crystal Butterflies, you will not startle them.]
A series of prompts sounded.
Qin Yu looked up at the sky in silence.
The Raiden Shogun's Musou Isshin, the Grand Shrine Maiden's Killing Curse.
Gone, all gone.
Qin Yu: Damn system, do you know Sayu is nearby?
He knew the system wouldn't be so kind for no reason.
[Ding, do you have any evidence?]
[Please do not doubt such a conscientious system, thank you.]
Qin Yu: I'll be damned...!
"Sayu, don't want to work."
Sayu, resembling a "tanuki," squatted in place, drawing circles, listless.
Her entire being exuded resistance.
If anyone soft-hearted were here, their heart would surely break.
Such a cute little loli, and they could still do this to her!
But in reality, this little loli was a ninja.
Belonging to the Kamisato clan's secret service, the Shuumatsuban.
Her ninjutsu was outstanding, especially her stealth skills.
Like Qin Yu, she was a proper, employed civil servant.
Kano Nana smiled kindly, "Have you forgotten what Lady Guuji said?"
Sayu, who was huddled on the ground, shivered all over and drooped her little face.
She looked like she was about to cry.
But her body was honest, and she trotted over to Nana.
"Sister Kano Nana, scary."
"That woman is even scarier."
"Sayu, dare not resist, so pitiful."
Qin Yu looked at the soft Sayu and smiled.
What a cute little thing.
Upon closer inspection, he realized Sayu was actually wearing a tanuki costume.
It wasn't a real tanuki.
Of course, Sayu was often misunderstood and had given up resisting.
She couldn't just jump up and kick people in the knees, could she?
Sayu noticed Qin Yu and hugged Kano Nana's leg.
Her little face tensed, "Strange, dark-skinned uncle."
Qin Yu's blood pressure rose, "Am I that old?"
He hadn't had a chance to clean himself up after the conflict with the Fatui.
He was a bit disheveled.
To be suspected by such a cute little loli was truly heartbreaking.
Most importantly, his face wasn't dark!
[Does the system need to help check your past gacha records?]
Qin Yu: Shut up.
Just then, a clear and pleasant voice came.
"Xiao Yu—"
Hiiragi Chiriko, with her arms outstretched, ran towards Qin Yu excitedly, like a returning swallow.
Her hair fluttered, and her smile was bright.
Her originally dirty face became radiant again after being cleaned.
Her gentle demeanor made one want to care for her tenderly.
"Wow."
Sayu, hiding behind, blinked her bright eyes.
What a beautiful young lady.
Even prettier than the shrine maidens at the shrine.
Kano Nana, standing beside them, showed a mysterious smile.
She picked up Sayu and quietly left.
"Stop."
Qin Yu directly reached out and pressed down on Hiiragi Chiriko's head.
Hiiragi Chiriko couldn't move and flapped her small hands, unable to reach Qin Yu. She could only stomp her feet in annoyance.
Damn Xiao Yu, bullying her for not growing tall!
"Waa, Xiao Yu is so cold."
"You are the young lady of the Kanjou Commission, be more composed."
Hiiragi Chiriko pouted, grumbling, "I don't like that place either."
"If only I could go on adventures with Xiao Yu like when I was little, that would be great."
Qin Yu shook his head, what a silly girl.
The future you will be the head of the Kanjou Commission.
"I say, you..."
"I know, Xiao Yu is so naggy."
Seeing that Qin Yu was about to lecture her again, Hiiragi Chiriko snorted and turned her face away.
Qin Yu's expression darkened. This girl still had the nerve to complain about him?
If they weren't both adults now, he'd definitely spank her.
Children's words are innocent, but now they need to respect each other.
It only took Qin Yu a few seconds of silence before Hiiragi Chiriko came closer again.
"Xiao Yu, are you angry?"
Qin Yu shook his head.
Hiiragi Chiriko bit her cherry lips, her gaze drifting.
But soon, she made up her mind.
She stood on tiptoe.
Qin Yu looked shocked as Hiiragi Chiriko, getting closer and closer, approached him.
What do you want to do?!
The young girl's beautiful eyes, filled with tenderness, gazed intently at Qin Yu.
"Please, please don't avoid me, Xiao Yu..."
A faint fragrance wafted over, pleasant and reassuring.
Hiiragi Chiriko maintained a rather intimate distance.
Her hands trembled as she raised them.
She cupped the wet towel in her hands and held it out to Qin Yu.
Her gentle and shy demeanor was that of a devoted wife.
"Xiao Yu, you've worked hard, quickly come and wipe your face."
Qin Yu blinked, then understood.
It's just handing over a towel, why are you blushing like a teapot!
Qin Yu originally intended to refuse with a cold face.
Their engagement had been annulled; they shouldn't be too intimate.
But...
Qin Yu lowered his gaze, his eyes softening.
"Thank you, that's thoughtful."
Qin Yu reached out to take the towel.
Hiiragi Chiriko's small hand suddenly retracted as if shocked.
Qin Yu's face darkened.
You little brat, playing tricks on me?
Hiiragi Chiriko lowered her head guiltily.
The small blades of grass at her feet were already trampled beyond recognition.
"Um, I want to..."
"What do you want to do?"
"I want to help Xiao Yu wipe his face myself!"
Hiiragi Chiriko gathered all her courage, raised her blushing face, and looked directly at Qin Yu.
Oh heavens, she actually said it!
Qin Yu couldn't help but take a step back.
The expectation and fervor hidden beneath Hiiragi Chiriko's shy gaze made him a little uncomfortable.
When did this girl become so bold?
"But I refuse!"
"No!"
Hiiragi Chiriko suddenly became agitated, then whispered again:
"Pretty please, Xiao Yu."
"Just this once."
Trying to act cute now, huh?
After a long silence.
Qin Yu didn't move, only turned his face away.
Hiiragi Chiriko's beautiful eyes widened slightly.
Her small hand tentatively reached towards Qin Yu's face.
Qin Yu did not dodge.
Just like when they were children.
Back then, the little boy would fight children who mocked the little girl, and would also remain silent like this.
A happy smile bloomed on Hiiragi Chiriko's face.
In the face of her beauty, everything else paled.
"As expected, Xiao Yu is the best."
"Talkative."