"Yes!!"
The Kanjou Commission officials showed remarkable efficiency.
The crowd surged forward, each person eager not to be the last.
After all, that smiling young man was far too terrifying!
"Little brat..."
Shiromi Shinsuke, who had been carried away with his rear end sticking out, was now being taken further off.
His voice faded into the distance, eventually disappearing entirely.
"..."
Tomo千里's eyes lowered slightly, and she let out a soft sigh.
The remaining mess would be handled by others.
Though her feelings were complex, she didn't say much more.
The shifting of power had always been this way.
She raised her face, as if finding solace.
"Thank you, Kazuha."
"You don't need to thank me."
Qin Yu turned to face Tomo千里, offering a gentle smile.
After a moment's thought, he added seriously,
"You've truly grown a lot."
The young woman now was capable of shouldering responsibility.
Once the Vision Hunt Decree was completely resolved,
Inazuma would be able to continue to prosper in the future.
"Kazuha..."
Tomo千里's beautiful eyes widened, sparkling.
That surprise was the most beautiful radiance in the world.
Had she finally grown?
"What is it?"
Qin Yu chuckled.
He suddenly missed the slightly foolish girl she used to be.
"N-Nothing."
As their eyes met, Tomo千里's cheeks flushed.
In her shyness, she lowered her gaze.
Her eyes joyfully fixed on their clasped hands.
Kazuha's hands were so warm.
They had been holding each other tightly since just moments ago.
It was as if they had promised to never part.
Honestly, holding someone's hand like this...
It was quite embarrassing.
Tomo千里 thought of something and chuckled.
"..."
Qin Yu shook his head.
Silly girl, she broke character so quickly.
"Ahem, what are you two sneaking around doing!"
Suddenly, Yoimiya, with her mischievous spirit, popped out.
The love guru of Hanamizaka had caught the scent of sweetness.
She rested her chin on Tomo千里's shoulder, a wicked grin on her face.
"Wow, did I come at an inconvenient time?"
Qin Yu silently released his hand and cleared his throat.
No, you came at the perfect time.
"Miss Yoimiya, please stop making fun of me!"
"Heehee, come chase me then!"
Watching the two girls playfully chase each other, Qin Yu smiled.
It was good for Tomo千里 to relax after holding so much in.
"..."
His gaze was drawn to a cold, elegant silhouette in the distance.
Sakura held the Delusion in her hand, lost in thought.
The fact that it could withstand Frost's Demise was a testament to the sturdiness of its materials.
"Sakura, did you find anything?"
Qin Yu walked over and asked softly.
"Yes."
Sakura put away the Delusion in her hand, her voice calm.
She looked at Qin Yu as if trying to see through him.
"Why are you looking at me like that?"
Qin Yu smiled and offered her a small sweet pastry.
A little treat.
"..."
Sakura reached out and took it directly.
She seemed accustomed to Qin Yu's offerings.
But she didn't unwrap it immediately.
Staring at the pastry in her hand, she seemed lost in thought.
Qin Yu's smile gradually faded.
Sakura's mood seemed a bit off.
"Did someone make you angry?"
Qin Yu asked again, making a fist with his hand.
If you say the word, I'll punch them for you.
Sakura glanced at Qin Yu and said coldly,
"You."
"?"
Qin Yu was silent for a moment, then offered another pastry.
"And now?"
"You."
"??"
He gave her all the remaining pastries in one go.
Sakura accepted them all, and her mood seemed to improve slightly.
Serves you right for being so perceptive.
Qin Yu smiled. Can't I even handle you?
Sakura stared at Qin Yu for a long moment, then said softly,
"You are very special."
"I should be leaving."
"But, these pastries aren't enough."
With that, she tightened her grip on the document in her hand and turned to leave.
Leaving behind only a cold figure, gradually moving further away.
"..."
Qin Yu watched Sakura's retreating back, silent for a long time.
In that moment, Sakura seemed to have made a choice.
As for what that choice was...
It likely had something to do with the paper in her hand.
Crucial evidence of the Fatui's infiltration?
"Qin Yu!"
From a distance, Yoimiya and Tomo千里 returned together.
Qin Yu looked up.
Tomo千里 and Yoimiya, approaching him, had opposite auras.
One was gentle, the other lively.
Standing there hand in hand, they had a unique charm.
Who knew what had transpired in their brief time apart.
The two girls had clearly become good friends.
As expected of you, Miss Yoimiya.
Qin Yu looked at the two girls and said softly,
"Are you ready?"
Yoimiya, with one arm around Tomo千里, smiled brightly.
"Of course!"
"Miss Tomo is all set!"
"Eh?"
Tomo千里 blinked, not understanding what they meant.
Ready for what? What were they preparing for?
"Hmph hmph..."
Yoimiya swayed her finger, her face full of mystery.
"Miss Tomo, I think you have no idea."
"Idea, idea about what..."
"Of course, it's about joining Qin Yu's 'harem'... Pui pui pui!"
Yoimiya stopped herself halfway, quickly shaking her head.
Suddenly realizing she had almost implicated herself.
So close, so close.
"Yoimiya!"
Qin Yu's face darkened.
Please stop making those dangerous remarks.
"Heehee, I got a little excited."
Yoimiya hugged Tomo千里's arm and winked.
"Come leave with us, won't you?"
"It must be so boring living here alone."
Tomo千里's cheeks flushed.
She couldn't help but steal a glance at Qin Yu.
Is the 'leaving' you mentioned proper?
"Don't listen to Yoimiya's nonsense."
Qin Yu shook his head and said seriously,
"Your current identity is sensitive."
"For now, come with me to a safer place."
Although solidifying her family's position seemed more important,
Once everything was settled...
It would be a natural progression.
Before then, it was crucial to avoid any unforeseen circumstances.
Tomo千里's eyes lit up, but then she looked troubled,
"But the Kanjou Commission..."
"I report!"
Yoimiya eagerly raised her small hand.
"Miss Tomo has already approved several days' worth of work!"
The remaining work could be completed at the Shogunate.
"Several days?"
Qin Yu looked at Tomo千里 in surprise.
Were all young ladies from the Commission workaholics?
Tomo千里 remained silent, her small hands clenched.
At this moment, if Yoimiya tried to let go, she wouldn't allow it.
She kept peeking at Qin Yu.
Her intentions were quite clear.
Would she be able to live with Kazuha once we reached our destination?
Yoimiya blinked her eyes.
It might be a bit difficult.
After all, there would also be...
"If the arrangements are made, let's go."
"Mm...!"
...
Inazuma City, Komore Teahouse.
"Greetings, Miss Tomo."
The receptionist bowed respectfully.
In a few more days, she would have to address her as Lord Kanjou Commissioner.
"Apologies for the intrusion."
Tomo千里, led by Yoimiya's hand, stepped into the teahouse.
Her gaze swept around the surroundings, her eyes filled with joy.
"How is it? Do you like it here?"
Yoimiya seemed particularly enthusiastic, pulling her around to explore.
"I like it very much."
Tomo千里 said softly.
Wherever Kazuha was, she liked it.
"Alright, let's rest for a bit."
Qin Yu yawned, returning to his lazy demeanor.
Waving his hand, he headed towards a room.
Tomo千里 was about to follow.
"Wait a moment!"
Yoimiya quickly pulled Tomo千里 back.
"You can't live with that Qin Yu guy."
"Th-That so."
"Don't look so disappointed."
Yoimiya held Tomo千里's hand and said mysteriously,
"Tonight, we have more exciting activities."
Ex-exciting?!
Tomo千里's small mouth fell open.
Was this something she was allowed to know?
"Hmph hmph."
Yoimiya leaned into Tomo千里's ear and whispered,
"Tonight is our girls' bonding time!"
"B-Bonding?"
Was it bonding like with the Raiden Shogun plushie?
"More exciting than plushies."
"?"
"We're going to sleep together!"
"Eh—?!"
Tomo千里 gave up thinking.