Qin Yu looked up at the sky, falling silent for a moment.
Tonight seemed exceptionally lively.
Far from Inazuma City, seeing the few women was quite delightful.
But…
It seemed someone out of place had mixed in.
"Good evening, my darling."
And she was grinning with ill intent!
"You finally found me."
Qin Yu stared at Signora, his tone calm.
"You don't seem surprised to see me."
Signora stirred her teacup gently, humming softly.
What a letdown, she'd expected a panicked expression.
She'd even prepared to take screenshots.
But her darling was still so composed.
This development made things much less fun.
"...You thought I wouldn't guess where you were?"
Qin Yu's face darkened as he picked up the General doll.
He should probably keep some distance from Keqing for now.
"So that's how it is."
Signora rested her chin on her hand, pondering for a moment, then exclaimed in realization.
"That letter from the Yashiro Commission earlier, you already...?"
"Otherwise?"
Qin Yu walked along the coast, casually replying.
From the moment Signora had deduced his route, he'd realized.
Signora had gathered quite a bit of data on his movements.
And she was very familiar with Inazuma City's streets and routes.
If she was truly being pursued...
Then Inazuma City was likely where she would appear.
The rest was up to Kamisato Ayato.
After all, the Tenryou Commission was best at tracking.
For now, things were peaceful, which at least meant Signora hadn't caused any trouble.
Thinking this, Qin Yu looked at her seriously and said:
"You'd better not play any tricks."
"Such a heartless man."
Signora smiled, a hint of dissatisfaction in her tone.
Predicted from the start, huh.
You win again this time, my darling.
I'm completely in your grasp.
Thinking this, the girl's lips curved slightly.
Then don't blame me for clinging to you.
My darling...
"What are you talking about?"
Kamisato Ayaka and the other women looked puzzled.
Qin Yu and Signora were exchanging glances, it was very suspicious!
"Why aren't you talking? Did you disconnect?"
Yoimiya, the curious one, couldn't sit still.
She propped her hands on the table, thrusting her face forward.
Let me see, is Qin Yu in there?
"Hey—stupid Qin Yu!"
"I can hear you, Yoimiya."
Qin Yu looked at the screen, a helpless expression on his face.
This silly girl.
Hasn't she noticed the atmosphere around her is off?
"I thought you wouldn't be able to find me anymore."
Yoimiya sat back, cupping her face with her hands and smiling.
She gazed at Qin Yu, tilting her head.
In her eyes, something was sparkling.
Warm, soft.
And a little tentative.
Qin Yu: …
This girl's gaze is off.
"?"
Kamisato Ayaka glanced at Yoimiya, her thoughts racing.
Her good friend seemed... a bit off.
And this growing sense of incongruity...
When did it start?
Thinking this, she shook her head gently.
She also shot a slightly resentful glance at her master.
It's just that there have been too many girls with ill intentions lately, making her too nervous...
Yoimiya is a good friend, how could there be a problem?
"Good evening, Ayaka."
Seeing Kamisato Ayaka's silence, Qin Yu smiled.
"Not good."
The elegant young lady hummed softly, turning her face slightly away.
Master, Ayaka is angry.
If you don't appease me, you'll be locked in the basement.
"..."
Qin Yu smiled helplessly.
He reached out a finger and poked Ayaka's cheek on the screen.
"What are you doing..."
Kamisato Ayaka's small face flushed slightly as she felt Qin Yu's action.
With so many people watching.
Master, please do more.
Thinking this, the young lady glanced at Signora.
Her smile was kind.
"Why is no one talking? It's so boring."
Signora smiled, shifting the viewpoint.
Ignoring Kamisato Ayaka's slightly cold gaze.
My darling, are you ignoring my existence?
"Heh heh... Sister Signora is envious?"
Kamisato Ayaka opened her fan, speaking with gentle concern.
She also reached out, vying for control of the machine.
"Just this?"
Signora's eyes flickered, naturally unwilling to yield.
For a moment, the two women were locked in a stalemate.
"I'm saying, you guys..."
Qin Yu looked at the swaying screen, his tone helpless.
Please stop fighting.
Wouldn't it be better to be harmonious and loving?
"Hmph."
The two women simultaneously released their hands, glaring at Qin Yu.
Qin Yu: …I’m being targeted.
He realized the spotlight was about to turn to him.
As expected, the next moment, Signora's lips curved slightly.
"Never mind, let's talk about something else."
"Mmm, what does Sister Signora want to talk about?"
Yoimiya's eyes lit up, and she was about to join the conversation.
She didn't want to be so quiet in front of Qin Yu.
"Eh? Sister Yoimiya wants to join too?"
Signora's small mouth parted, feigning surprise.
"Of course I want to join!"
Yoimiya patted her chest in front of Signora.
The expert chatterbox, Sister Yoimiya, is here!
Qin Yu helplessly held his forehead.
This silly girl, doesn't she see Signora is trying to set a trap?
"Then—"
Signora drew out her voice.
"Mm-hmm."
Yoimiya nodded incessantly.
"Sister Yoimiya, who do you like?"
"I of course like..."
Yoimiya was about to answer without thinking.
Suddenly, the girl's expression froze.
"Like, like...?!"