Kaminari Ayaka departs, and Qin Yu basks in the sun lazily.
It's still early, and he has plenty of opportunities.
...
Sunlight spills down, bringing warmth.
The weather is perfect, truly a good day for a date.
Qin Yu feels the warmth spread through his body, narrowing his eyes.
Mmm, so comfortable.
If only someone could give me a shoulder rub, it would be perfect.
His gaze inadvertently sweeps over.
"..."
The country girl looks up, her gaze fierce.
Qin Yu immediately looks away.
This option was never in consideration from the start.
Because it's really hard to imagine.
The cold, stoic country girl taking care of someone.
Impossible, absolutely impossible.
So, only one person is left on the scene...
"Heh heh."
Yoimiya props her chin, staring at him.
Her bright eyes are filled with caution.
This girl's intentions are too obvious!
Kamisato Ayaka has found a great teammate.
Qin Yu's face darkens, and he reaches out.
"Mmph mmph mmph, Qin Yu, what are you doing!"
Yoimiya's face is covered, and she makes muffled sounds.
"That's what I should be asking you."
"Your face is practically touching mine!"
Qin Yu ruthlessly pushes Yoimiya back into her seat.
"Ahaha... there was a bug on your face..."
Yoimiya realizes, her small face blushing slightly.
Damn, I got too engrossed.
Forgot to manage my expressions.
Qin Yu chuckles and continues to weave his excuse.
Without further ado, he stands up and stretches lazily.
"Alright, I'll be going then..."
He waves his hand, about to leave.
"Dame!"
The lively girl suddenly stands up, desperately grabbing Qin Yu.
"Yoimiya, why are you so excited?"
A teasing gaze falls upon her, making Yoimiya's face turn red.
"Y-you, what are you laughing at?"
It's over, I've been exposed, when did it happen!
Actually, it was exposed long ago.
Qin Yu asks with a smile, "What are you doing?"
"You, you, you can't go!"
"I'm just going for a stroll."
"Still no!"
Yoimiya shakes her head vigorously, refusing to let go.
She has her principles!
"Don't get worked up first."
Qin Yu appeases the girl, whispering:
"I heard the Kamisato family has quite a few fireworks..."
Fireworks?!
Yoimiya's ears perk up immediately.
But she quickly recovers and stomps her foot:
"Qin Yu!"
"Tsk, didn't fall for it."
Qin Yu sighs; this girl is quite serious.
If he wants to sneak out, it's going to be difficult.
"Hmph."
Yoimiya watches Qin Yu sit back down and snorts.
He really wants to go out and date girls.
She must keep an eye on Qin Yu for her best friend!
With this thought, her eyes dart around, and she leans in to gossip:
"Confess. Honestly."
"How many girls are around you?"
Qin Yu glances at her.
The dagger is finally revealed, isn't it.
Even the relationship expert of Hanamizaka has become so gossipy?
Yoimiya puffs out her cheeks, "What's with that look."
"Your business with Elder Sakura, I didn't... mmph!"
Before she could finish.
A sweet pastry is shoved into her mouth.
"Don't think about things that aren't there."
Qin Yu claps his hands, "Be careful, you might get hit."
If the country girl gets angry, no one can stop her.
"Mmm, delicious."
Yoimiya's cheeks bulge like a hamster's.
"If you want more, take it yourself."
The first wave of probing yielded no results, Qin Yu shakes his head.
It seems he needs to find another opportunity to sneak out...
His gaze sweeps over a certain little loli who is sleeping with her head down.
Don't let her drowsy appearance fool you; this is a seasoned ninja.
How can he get past her?
Just as Qin Yu is deep in thought.
Yoimiya suddenly discovers a new continent.
She points to a purple envelope by Qin Yu's hand and whispers:
"Eh, this letter is so exquisite."
Her intuition tells her that a new girl is about to appear.
For her best friend, she cannot let any suspicious target slip away!
"Just a pen pal, I've never met her."
Qin Yu shakes his head and calmly opens the envelope.
Yoimiya stares intently, her eyes full of tension.
"Elder Sakura, come quickly and watch Qin Yu."
"A mysterious girl has appeared!"
"..."
Sakura does not respond.
What Qin Yu does with others is none of her concern.
She will enter the Shogunate sooner or later anyway.
"Quiet."
Qin Yu opens the envelope and instinctively squeezes it.
This texture feels a bit strange.
Is something stuffed inside?
In the next moment.
A small object falls out.
Qin Yu reacts swiftly and catches it.
"What is this?"
He slowly opens his hand, a look of confusion on his face.
The object in his hand is small and exquisite, with carvings on it.
In the sunlight, it emits a metallic gleam.
"Let me see!"
Yoimiya's small head squeezes in, full of curiosity.
"Is this... a hairpin?"
The girl ponders for a moment, then says uncertainly.
There are many signs of wear on it, and it's already a bit worn out.
Qin Yu nods, it is indeed a hairpin.
If he's not mistaken, this belongs to Keqing.
What is going on?
[Ding, system upgrade complete.]
[Special item detected.]
[Source: A nameless beef offal chef.]
Qin Yu feels speechless, why is the system joining in the fun.
[Five-star illustration unlocked.]
[Talent illumination quest unlocked.]
...
[Special item detected, specific quest completed.]
[Talent unlocked.]
It's giving away a five-star right from the start. Such good benefits.
Of course, he'll unlock it.
[Ding, talent successfully unlocked!]
Qin Yu's eyes light up.
What kind of talent will it be?
[Combat Talent: Starlight Alignment]
It's the E skill!