Kamisato Ayaka approached Qin Yu.
She tilted her pretty face up, her gaze still gentle.
The person before her was someone important to her.
She was important before, and she would be important in the future.
"Master..."
She gently took Qin Yu's hand and shook it.
The most important... still is.
"Ayaka."
A warm feeling came from his hand, and Qin Yu smiled.
Was she noticed after all?
This girl was naturally intelligent, so it wasn't surprising to be discovered.
Recalling everything they had experienced today.
The girl's innocent smile held genuine happiness.
That was enough.
Qin Yu had no regrets.
"..."
They gazed at each other in silence.
It seemed as if a thousand words had already been spoken.
After all, regarding each other's identities...
They both knew it very well.
"Mmm."
Suddenly, Kamisato Ayaka narrowed her eyes.
A gentle breeze whispered through the forest.
Fallen leaves drifted into the stream, carried away by the current.
The wind was picking up.
Qin Yu moved closer, shielding the girl from the wind and dust.
He also ruffled her hair.
A gesture too familiar, long since a habit.
"Master... the wind is strong."
"Ayaka is a little cold."
The girl smiled and closed her eyes, like a kitten.
A kitten seeking companionship, acting spoiled.
Qin Yu's movements paused slightly.
With the sun so bright, why was she suddenly saying she was cold?
"Cold."
A smug curve formed on the girl's lips, and she let out a soft hum.
The girl, with a hint of rebelliousness,
Seemed to have captured her master's weakness.
However, considering what someone did at the Uyu Pavilion...
Betraying one's master could wait.
Ayaka would treat you more gently.
Qin Yu smiled helplessly.
This girl, was she starting to take charge?
His heart beat a little faster.
Qin Yu's fingertips traced the girl's hair, slowly moving down.
He tentatively stopped at her cheek.
"Master, a little faster."
But clearly, the girl had become greedy.
After all, this was a rare victory.
She wanted more than this.
"..."
His paused hand moved down again.
Gently resting on the girl's somewhat delicate shoulder.
Qin Yu took a deep breath.
The next moment, he slowly embraced her.
The girl leaned obediently against his chest, full of happiness.
"Master... it's so warm."
"Are you still cold?"
Qin Yu smiled.
"A little."
The girl's lips curved.
"Then let me hold you for a while longer."
"Mm."
On the riverbank, the stream sang, birds chirped, and flowers bloomed.
Complementing the figures of the young man and woman, it was exceptionally heartwarming.
...
In the tranquility, who knew how long had passed.
The elegant girl in his arms moved.
A small hand quietly traced Qin Yu's chest, then twisted.
Qin Yu lowered his head slightly and whispered,
"What is it?"
"Master, you still have important matters, don't you?"
Qin Yu nodded, "Everything is arranged."
The girl puffed out her cheeks and huffed,
"Is it about a certain young lady?"
"Mm."
Qin Yu admitted frankly.
Since she had already exposed it, he wouldn't play along anymore.
The girl pushed Qin Yu away and tried to playfully hit him.
Qin Yu chuckled and grabbed her wrist.
The girl exerted a token effort, and when she couldn't break free, she said with embarrassment,
"Master, are you thinking of visiting the basement?"
"...Let's forget about that then."
Qin Yu coughed lightly.
So Ayaka really had a basement.
Hiss.
"Master, I was just teasing you."
Kamisato Ayaka smiled faintly and blinked.
Before Qin Yu could relax.
"But if Master ever wants to leave..."
The girl's eyes darkened slightly, hinting at something.
"..."
All in all, it was a false alarm.
Ayaka was still the gentle Ayaka.
...She just had occasional tendencies towards slight yandere.
And she thoroughly enjoyed maintaining this master-disciple relationship.
It seemed she had awakened some peculiar way of playing...
Temporarily satisfied, she left Qin Yu's embrace.
They walked hand in hand along the stream.
After noon, the sun was no longer scorching.
On the stream, sunlight shimmered.
"Master!"
Kamisato Ayaka's eyes suddenly lit up.
She let go of Qin Yu and ran towards the riverbank.
"Ayaka, slow down."
Qin Yu called out and followed.
"Please stand there."
Kamisato Ayaka stood on the bank, her hands behind her back, and smiled.
Qin Yu stopped as instructed.
The girl stepped into the stream, tilting her pretty face up.
Nearby, egrets played in the water.
She blended silently into the nature, as beautiful as a painting.
"Please watch me carefully!"
Qin Yu's eyes widened.
Not only was he amazed by the girl's charm.
But also...
[Ding, Congratulations.]
[Discovered a five-star talent unlock mission.]
[Complete the check-in to unlock.]
[Combat Talent: Kamisato Art: Sen-ho.]
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