"General."
"What is it."
"You smiled again."
"Don't you want to see it?"
"It's beautiful, I want to see more."
Qin Yu held the General's doll in his hand and said softly.
A smiling shadow was truly irresistible.
However, the fleeting beauty had already vanished.
"Mmm."
The shadow nodded slightly, showing no further reaction.
She also turned her face away and glared at Qin Yu.
The cold and aloof General had returned.
"What happened to 'seeing more'?"
Qin Yu was helpless, blinking his eyes to hint.
The person who couldn't see the General's smile was getting anxious.
"..."
On the screen, a flicker of thought crossed the shadow's eyes.
"General?"
Qin Yu poked the doll, his gaze expectant.
He felt there was a chance.
Just as he was about to press his advantage and make a proper request.
The imposing General glanced at Qin Yu.
"How is the work progressing?"
The big boss was again inquiring about work.
Qin Yu was slightly taken aback.
The topic had shifted too quickly, he couldn't quite keep up.
And wasn't the big boss leading the charge in slacking off?
Why was he suddenly concerned about his work?
Wait a minute.
Qin Yu suddenly realized something.
"I will try to return to Inazuma City as quickly as possible."
Under Ei's silent gaze, Qin Yu said helplessly.
"As you wish."
Ei nodded with satisfaction, her gaze softening slightly.
Qin Yu's answer had passed.
Without Qin Yu by her side, who else would buy her sweets?
The desolate Tenshukaku made her feel agitated.
"Will I be able to see the General smile when I return?"
The person was still dwelling on this.
"No."
Ei's lips curved upwards, flatly refusing.
"..."
Qin Yu hugged the little Electro Archon doll and fell silent.
This was unfair, big boss.
"..."
Ei noticed Qin Yu's silence, and a flicker of thought crossed her eyes again.
Finally, she seemed to have decided on something.
"Qin Yu."
"What is it, General?"
Qin Yu was still energetically poking the General's doll and said softly.
"Stop poking it!"
Ei glared at Qin Yu fiercely.
"Oh."
Qin Yu nodded, then suddenly realized something was amiss.
The screen had clearly appeared in front of the doll.
How did Ei know he was secretly poking the doll?
Could it be...
Before Qin Yu could react.
The screen suddenly changed.
The perspective, which had been fixed in front of Ei, visibly pulled back.
This way, Ei's entire body could be seen.
But the scene at this moment shocked him.
"General, you...!"
Qin Yu stared at the screen, his eyes slowly widening.
The majestic and solemn figure he had imagined did not appear.
On the contrary, Ei was now wearing a different outfit.
It was an Inazuman bathrobe. (Similar to a kimono, don't get the wrong idea!)
The material was ordinary, and the style was light and breathable.
In the dim lamplight, her flawless skin glowed with a translucent radiance.
Like smooth, flawless jade, it was impossible to look away.
Qin Yu's eyes widened, and he admitted he indeed couldn't look away.
Although Ei was wearing common attire for women at festivals.
On her, everything seemed extraordinary.
Breathtakingly beautiful.
Was this a scene Qin Yu was allowed to see?
"How does this look..."
Ei turned her body slightly towards the perspective, frowning.
It was clear she was still not entirely comfortable.
Seeing Qin Yu not responding, Ei was about to pull the perspective back.
"General, wait a moment!"
"...It's very beautiful."
Qin Yu quickly exclaimed.
He instinctively looked down from her delicate collarbone.
This Tenshukaku was truly vast.
"..."
Ei glared at Qin Yu and pulled the perspective closer.
The beautiful scenery vanished.
Qin Yu showed regret.
He hadn't finished exploring the vast Tenshukaku yet.
"Where were you looking just now?"
Ei crossed her arms, her gaze becoming dangerous.
"At the General."
Qin Yu stopped pretending.
"..."
Ei let out a soft哼.
"General, may I ask a question?"
"What is it?"
"Has anyone else seen you dressed like this?"
Ei gently turned her face.
"...Only you."
Qin Yu's heart seemed to skip a beat.
An ineffable sense of immense satisfaction washed over him.
So this was a scene meant only for him.
Others couldn't even glimpse it!
This damnable vanity was quite intoxicating.
"Why did you change into this outfit, General?"
Qin Yu pressed on.
What if it was for someone?
"The Sakoku Decree has ended, and there will be a grand festival."
"I was just getting used to it in advance."
Ei glared at Qin Yu and said calmly.
Qin Yu nodded in understanding; he had overthought it.
"Return to Inazuma City soon."
"Yes, General!"
Qin Yu responded instinctively.
"...I will give you a reward then."
Ei glanced at the romance light novel on the table and said softly.
"Yes... wait a minute, General!"
Before Qin Yu could react, the screen vanished.
"???"
Qin Yu held the General's doll and fell into deep thought.
A reward?
What kind of reward?
General, clarify your words!
The person's brain began to overload.
...
After a long while.
"Alright, it seems I need to get motivated!"
Qin Yu raised the doll and said with renewed vigor.
Before he could be happy for long.
The General's doll lit up again.
A screen appeared.
It was a place completely different from Tenshukaku.
Qin Yu: ?
Who was it this time?
Suddenly, his eyes widened.
The image on the screen gradually became clearer.
At a table, a group of beautiful girls were gathered.
They noticed Qin Yu and stared at him in unison.
One, two, three, four...
So many people!
"Good evening, Qin Yu."
"Who were you talking to just now that made you so happy?"
Kamisato Ayaka waved, her demeanor gentle and caring.
But the slight dimness in her eyes sent a chill down his spine.
Beside her, Kujou Sara pouted.
"...Hi."
Yoimiya poked her finger and greeted him.
And... a joyfully smiling Sangonomiya Kokomi.
Wonderful.
Qin Yu: ...
A cold wind blew, and a chill ran down his spine.
Hadn't he left Narukami Island?
Why were so many people still looking for him!