Outside Yae Publishing House, the scene was bustling.
"Mr. Qin Yu?"
Just as Qin Yu was about to quickly leave, a shrine maiden who suddenly appeared stopped him.
In the sunlight, those legs wrapped in white silk... no.
It was the ornate shrine maiden attire that accentuated the young girl's dignified and elegant demeanor.
In a daze, Qin Yu almost thought he was seeing a beautiful, captivating ornamental fish.
He wondered if he could capture her with the net of four directions...
"How can you be sure I'm Qin Yu?"
Qin Yu coughed lightly and shook his head.
Why were all the people he encountered today looking for him?
"No, Mr. Qin Yu."
Sangonomiya Kokomi shook her head, a confident smile gracing her lips as she looked at the registration form in Qin Yu's hand.
Qin Yu, Columbia, Lumine.
"...Alright, what do you need me for?"
Qin Yu sighed helplessly, knowing he couldn't escape.
"Mr. Qin Yu, I am here on behalf of Watatsumi Island to discuss future matters."
On Sangonomiya Kokomi's still youthful face, the maturity and composure of a leader shone through.
"I see, I apologize for my ignorance."
Qin Yu smiled, but inwardly he let out a sigh.
Now that the Sakoku Decree was about to be lifted, what else did Watatsumi Island have in mind?
...
Qin Yu returned to the side of the women.
He had also brought back two shrine maidens.
Yae Miko, Sangonomiya Kokomi.
The women exchanged glances, none of them speaking first.
"Qin Yu..."
Finally, their gazes converged on Qin Yu in unison.
Was he not going to say anything?
Like how he'd bring back new girls as soon as he went out.
"Heh heh... Why are you all looking at me?"
Qin Yu's forehead was starting to sweat, feeling hot and cold.
Facing an ever-increasing number of women, he felt a bit breathless.
"What do you think?"
Keqing clenched her fist, her smile exceptionally pleasant.
The "cat" was in a state of readiness to bite Qin Yu at any moment.
"Ahem, it's just a coincidence."
Qin Yu tried to pacify the "cat."
"Mmm... My Sun, Mother is looking for me."
Nahida frowned. She, who had been quietly nestled in Keqing's embrace, suddenly stirred.
Having been suppressed for too long, her mother was preparing to take over her account.
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Qin Yu was startled. He couldn't just let her take over accounts randomly now!
"..."
Lumine and Paimon were merely observing. They couldn't yet comprehend the strange atmosphere.
"So this is Mr. Qin Yu's daily life."
Columbia's lips curled upwards as she began to record stories about Qin Yu.
Should she show them to Sandrone later?
The occasional dark, playful thought made the smile on her face even more captivating.
"I'm not usually like this..."
Qin Yu sighed. Was there really a need to record such a scene?
"What an interesting gathering."
Yae Miko smiled playfully and distributed small gifts from Yae Publishing House to everyone.
Involuntarily, she had taken some of the pressure off Qin Yu.
The atmosphere eased slightly.
"Thank you."
Qin Yu looked gratefully at Yae Miko.
"Mmm hmm."
Yae Miko tilted her chin slightly, seemingly satisfied with Qin Yu's reaction.
Although the fox lady enjoyed watching the show, she also understood.
With envoys from Snezhnaya and Watatsumi Island present, she couldn't make things too difficult for Qin Yu.
"This is Sangonomiya Kokomi from Watatsumi Island."
Qin Yu smiled and took the initiative to introduce Kokomi to the women.
"Hello, everyone."
Kokomi bowed elegantly, her every movement impeccable.
She raised her head and subtly observed the women.
As expected of the legendary Mr. Qin Yu, to be able to handle so many rivals simultaneously.
Truly unfathomable.
Kokomi, Energy +1
[Emotional Points from Kokomi +1]
Qin Yu: ...
What had he done to earn these inexplicable points?
"Miss Kokomi is also Yae Publishing House's love consultant."
Yae Miko chuckled and added, emphasizing the word "love."
"?"
Qin Yu looked at Kokomi in surprise.
He hadn't expected the leader of Watatsumi Island to be skilled at answering relationship questions.
He suddenly thought of a certain emotional master from Hanamizaka who preferred to remain anonymous.
As expected of you.
Yoimiya: Achoo!
"Th-this is just experience... I mean, experience from reading light novels..."
Kokomi turned her face away uncomfortably, trying to appear calm as she hid the light novel in her hands.
But in her heart, she couldn't help but feel a pang of embarrassment.
She had been exposed in front of Mr. Qin Yu...
Energy -1
With his intelligence and talent, he should be constantly honing himself, with no time for novels, right?
Energy -1
"..."
Qin Yu looked at the steadily increasing emotional points and shook his head.
He really wanted to slack off.
With that thought, he smiled and said to Kokomi:
"Miss Kokomi, today is not the day for negotiations. Let's return to our lodging..."
After he finished speaking, Kokomi nodded in agreement.
Qin Yu let out a sigh of relief.
"Then we (I) will head back to Komore Teahouse first."
They both said at the same time.
"Hmm?"
"Hmm?!"
...
Outside Komore Teahouse.
Qin Yu finally returned. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
He stopped and looked at the few women beside him.
He had come out alone.
But now...
Qin Yu was too lazy to count anymore.
It couldn't be helped; his home had been dismantled.
He could only reluctantly stay at Komore Teahouse for a while.
Who could understand this sorrow?
"Sister Keqing."
Nahida's small face was flushed, feeling slightly warm.
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata was about to take over.
"Qin Yu, I'll take her back to rest first."
Keqing left that sentence and quickly led Nahida back into the teahouse.
"Qin Yu's back."
Whether it was intentional or not, Keqing called out particularly loudly, as if afraid no one would hear.
"..."
Qin Yu was helpless.
This disobedient cat would have to be spanked again.
"You two, take it slow."
Qin Yu urged, but then felt a faint, elegant fragrance wafting towards him.
"Let's go."
Columbia smiled and gently hooked Qin Yu's arm.
As she tilted her head, it was as if she was asking:
Why aren't you going in yet?
"I think..."
Qin Yu subtly exerted himself, trying to break free, but failed.
?
Columbia appeared elegant and serene, but her strength was not to be underestimated.
...
After some more silent struggling and dawdling,
"Heh, let's go."
Yae Miko sensed something and a smile appeared on her face.
Qin Yu instinctively looked towards the courtyard.
The next moment—
"Your Excellency the General, guess who I brought back?"
The simple words caused his face to stiffen.
"Qin Yu?"
From within the courtyard, a noble and cold silhouette emerged.
Their eyes met, and they both fell silent.
"Ei?"
Qin Yu whispered.
The great leader wasn't in Tenshukaku and had been waiting for him here?
Even more surprising was the gentle woman who appeared at the same time.
"We meet again, Qin Yu."
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, who had changed forms at lightning speed, blinked. A hint of joy flashed in her gentle gaze.
Are you prepared to do your homework properly?
"..."
Ei's gaze slowly shifted.
In her cold, purple eyes, the elegant girl linked to Qin Yu was reflected.
"It's you..."
The "god" who was cursed and once under the order.
Ei's voice grew colder.
Qin Yu, only realizing belatedly, gasped.
Ei, Yae Miko, Columbia, and Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.
And the legendary Traveler and Paimon.
Kokomi was probably just a normal person... right.
If I don't understand, can I ask? Is this an attempt to attack the Sky Islands?