Outside the Tenshukaku, a few people stood facing each other, a moment of silence.
"..."
After a moment of silence, the women tacitly looked at Qin Yu, awaiting his decision.
"..."
Columbina smiled, elegant and quiet.
As for Yae Miko, a playful curve tugged at the corner of her lips as she observed Qin Yu and the girl.
What would these two discuss inside Ei's Tenshukaku?
Miss Fox smelled the scent of a little secret.
"Hmm... it's just the right time, let's go together then."
Qin Yu quietly took two steps back, dodging Miss Fox's delicate hand.
If he accidentally got fox scent on him and the big boss found out, it would be a big mess.
"Qin Yu, I'll listen to you."
Columbina nodded lightly and, with elegant steps, moved closer to Qin Yu.
The gentle breeze lifted her hair. As the girl tilted her head slightly, she seemed to be waiting for him to lead the way.
After all, this was a journey for two.
Qin Yu: ...
Why does something feel off?
He was just temporarily pulled in to fill a spot, why were they all looking at him now?
"Heh heh... Executive girl, you and Qin Yu seem quite close."
Yae Miko raised an eyebrow, hinting at something.
"Is that so? But as a diplomat, isn't this quite normal?"
Columbina smiled faintly and moved even closer to Qin Yu.
"Moreover..."
As the girl spoke, she suddenly looked up at Qin Yu.
"Qin Yu's 'value' is worth me treating him this way."
She slowly linked arms with him, like an elegant singer at a banquet who had found her desired partner.
Her movements were gentle and natural.
Qin Yu: ?!
Isn't this a bit improper outside the Tenshukaku?
He felt the softness and warmth from his arm and instinctively looked at the girl in front of him.
Columbina's gesture was a formal etiquette for Snezhnaya attendees at important events, so it wasn't inappropriate.
However, he caught a subtle scent.
Of course, it wasn't the faint, elegant fragrance from Columbina.
He felt... she was secretly causing trouble.
Thinking of this, Qin Yu's eyes widened slightly.
This elegant and mysterious girl, was she a hidden little black-bellied type behind her back!
Oh no, he was trapped between two "bad women."
The players' levels were too high for him; Qin Yu felt he couldn't quite handle it.
"I see, then Qin Yu, you'll have to work hard."
Yae Miko gave Qin Yu a deep look, her alluring eyes filled with growing amusement.
Columbina... interesting.
Just as the three were lost in their own thoughts, testing each other in secret.
"I'm hungry, Lumine..."
Paimon rubbed her belly and circled Lumine.
"Then it's perfect, let's leave here first."
Qin Yu finally found an opportunity to break the deadlock and suggested with a smile.
"Qin Yu, you look a bit unwell."
Sister Lumine blinked her clear big eyes, observing him suspiciously.
She hadn't expected Qin Yu to be getting along so well with an Executive.
You can't be deceived by bad women.
Lumine still harbored reservations about the Fatui.
"Sigh, you wouldn't understand."
Qin Yu smiled helplessly, sighing.
Speaking of which, there was another Executive hiding in the Komore Teahouse.
...
Walking out of the Tenshukaku.
To Qin Yu's surprise, someone was waiting for him outside.
"Brother Qin Yu!"
A white-haired loli ran over and happily threw herself into Qin Yu's arms.
"Nahida, you weren't waiting for me all this time, were you?"
Qin Yu picked up Nahida and ruffled her head.
My little angel, you've arrived at the perfect time!
"It's okay, Keqing sister is with me."
Nahida hugged Qin Yu's neck, her smile warm and healing.
"Qin Yu, let's go back together soon—"
In the distance, Keqing turned back under the cherry blossom trees, waving with a gentle expression.
She looked like a young wife waiting for her husband to return while taking care of their child.
Keqing had a touch of the wife vibe.
"...Mm."
At that moment, Qin Yu felt all his pressure disappear.
Of course, this pressure was mainly from...
"Is this your child?"
Columbina's voice remained gentle as she smiled beside Qin Yu and asked.
"Cough, this..."
Qin Yu felt a headache and was about to explain.
Speaking of which, does the question of whether he has children have anything to do with diplomatic relations between countries?
"Such a cute child, with Qin Yu's aura."
Yae Miko, on Qin Yu's other side, playfully poked Nahida, seemingly concerned for Qin Yu.
Qin Yu was once again sandwiched between two women.
However, Nahida was now the focus, and Qin Yu was tragically forgotten.
"Oh my, you're so big now, would you like to come to the shrine and be a shrine maiden?"
"Heh heh... let's forget it, Nahida is still young."
Qin Yu smiled politely and refused.
"Also, she's just staying here temporarily, not my child."
She was the Dendro Archon, after all, becoming a shrine maiden would disrupt the hierarchy.
Of course, if she just put on the outfit and played dress-up...
No, what was he expecting now!
"Does Brother Qin Yu like shrine maidens?"
Nahida looked at Yae Miko curiously.
Even without mind-reading, she and Qin Yu had great chemistry.
"Of course not."
Qin Yu's statement was righteous and firm. Absolutely not.
"Eh? Isn't that... you guys..."
Just then, a surprised voice rang out.
Lumine's small mouth opened, staring in shock at the harmonious scene between Qin Yu and the women.
So the little sister she had wanted to be friends with earlier belonged to Qin Yu.
And most importantly...!
"A Qing, so your intended person is Qin Yu!"
Sister Lumine finally understood everything.
She pouted and glared at Qin Yu.
Was it you, you bad guy, who lured A Qing away from Liyue?
"W-what intended person, I don't like Qin Yu at all!"
Keqing's face instantly turned red, and she turned away stubbornly.
"Hmph, I don't believe you."
Paimon chimed in.
"You...!"
Keqing fiercely approached Qin Yu, then fell silent.
Speak, not counting Lumine, who are these two sudden women!
A classic case of diverting attention, Qin Yu was caught in the crossfire.
"Cough... just work colleagues? I think everyone should..."
Qin Yu suddenly found himself surrounded by the three women, a chill running down his spine.
They had only walked a few steps out of the Tenshukaku, and it was already so lively.
What if they returned to the Komore Teahouse...
Fortunately, Yae Miko and Columbina wouldn't go there.
"Mmm... golden sister, hello."
Nahida poked her small head out and waved smilingly at Lumine.
"...Hello."
"And, I'm sorry."
Lumine lowered her head slightly, feeling a bit embarrassed.
After all, she had scared the little girl earlier.
"Suddenly so well-behaved, Lumine."
Paimon quipped, then pointed at Keqing.
Wasn't she quite enthusiastic about her earlier?
"Now that I know she already has someone she's close to, should I go and bother her?"
Sister Lumine rubbed Paimon's face, sounding displeased.
"You're quite principled."
Qin Yu smiled unexpectedly at her words.
She's being a bit cheeky, but not entirely.
On a side note, he learned in the basement that the reason Lumine wore a cloak and hid her identity when approaching Nahida...
Was because she was surrounded by samurai upon landing in Ritou and mistakenly thought Inazuma was about to implement the Vision Hunt Decree.
In short, there were many misunderstandings.
Now they were all cleared up.
"Laugh if you want to laugh."
Lumine's face turned a little red.
It's okay, she still had Miss Sandrone, whom she hadn't met yet.
But Lumine didn't know...
Some things were over before they even began.