Inazuma City, Hanami Slope.
The streets were bustling with people, lively and busy.
As the festival approached, those gathered here were mostly preparing for this unprecedented grand event.
But today, a different kind of visitor had arrived.
From afar, the sounds of children playing could be heard.
"There's a particularly beautiful angel sister over there!"
"Where? I want to see too!"
"I even got some candy from the angel sister."
"...Hmm, it tastes so spicy!"
Children, in their playfulness, were always drawn to beautiful beings.
Moreover, besides the angel sister, there were many other pretty sisters.
...
"Goodbye, angel sister!"
The children waved their small hands and ran off.
"Be careful."
In the sunlight, the elegant and serene woman in the white dress waved goodbye to them.
It was clear she enjoyed spending time with children.
But this warm atmosphere didn't last long.
"Achoo!"
A sudden sound.
Columbina turned her head slightly at the sound, facing the somewhat listless young man.
"Sorry, I suddenly feel a bit... Achoo!"
Qin Yu couldn't help but sneeze again.
He felt a bit awkward as several pairs of eyes turned to him.
After all, he was hosting a foreign envoy.
Though the first thing this beautiful envoy did upon arrival was drag him out shopping.
And the shopping group was slightly... larger than usual.
"Qin Yu, are you alright?"
Keqing, holding Nahida, asked curiously.
Sneezing in broad daylight, could he have caught a cold in the morning with Sandrone...
Being so weak was not good.
She'd have to think of a way to properly nourish Qin Yu when they returned.
The tsundere Keqing mused, her thoughts unconsciously drifting into the perspective of a young wife.
It wasn't like she cared about Qin Yu!
"I'm fine, I'm perfectly fine... Achoo!"
Qin Yu waved his hand, his face a mask of bewildered disbelief.
Who on earth was badmouthing him behind his back!
If he ever caught them...
[Ding, received emotional points from a mysterious little dancer.]
The system's prompt sounded at the opportune moment.
?
Qin Yu was confused and didn't react for a moment.
He was in Inazuma, and emotional points were falling from the sky.
Who was this little dancer, and were they familiar with him?
[Who knows, maybe it's the legendary self-projection.]
Qin Yu, upon hearing this, mentally gave a middle finger.
"Brother Qin Yu."
Nahida, sensing the emotional fluctuation within Qin Yu, looked at him with concern.
"I'm really fine, let's continue."
Qin Yu shook his head, smiling as he ruffled Nahida's small head.
The little Archon was always so gentle and thoughtful.
Of course, it would be even better if the little Archon's mother could come along.
"Oh my... is another secret admirer thinking of you?"
A lazy, playful tone from our fox lady.
Yae Miko leaned close to Qin Yu's ear, whispering meaningfully.
Without letting anyone else hear.
Little one, you wouldn't want...
However, the expected tension and embarrassment didn't appear on Qin Yu's face.
He glanced at Yae Miko and smiled faintly.
"Actually, it's Ei thinking of me. I wonder if Guuji Yae is satisfied with this answer?"
Qin Yu basked in the sun, retorting unhurriedly.
He also deliberately emphasized the intimate term "Ei."
This troublesome fox was trying to cause trouble again.
Qin Yu simply refused to let her have her way. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"..."
A simple sentence, yet Yae Miko's smile gradually faded.
She thought of many things.
Most of her divine ruler's attention was indeed shifting towards Qin Yu.
Tsk, this growing sense of annoyance...
To put it bluntly, Yae Miko was a bit defensive.
She had arrived first.
"Heh, a little guy who's gotten too carried away, not cute at all."
Yae Miko narrowed her enchanting eyes, speaking softly.
She slowly distanced herself from Qin Yu.
Back in the day, when Kitsune Saiguu was still around, and she was practicing in her form as a pink-haired little fox, she had captivated Ei so much...
"Guuji Yae, aren't you perhaps envious?"
Qin Yu also smiled.
"...!"
Sincerity was the only ultimate skill.
Especially a special attack against the troublesome fox.
"Heh... it seems you're not curious about what Ei told me in private."
Yae Miko's lips curved slightly.
This little guy was interesting.
She was getting serious now.
"What did she say?"
As expected, Qin Yu's curiosity was piqued, and he leaned closer subconsciously to ask.
But when he saw Yae Miko's playful smile, he realized he had fallen into a trap.
Qin Yu, who had actively moved closer, made them appear incredibly intimate.
To outsiders, it looked as if they were whispering intimately.
Qin Yu quickly pulled away.
Damn it, when did this happen!
"What are you two talking about? You seem very close."
Columbina walked over and asked softly.
She faced Qin Yu, elegant and kind.
"We were discussing where to go next. I heard Komore Teahouse is quite spacious..."
Yae Miko stared at Qin Yu, speaking with a smile.
Qin Yu's expression changed slightly.
Even Keqing, who had been glaring at Qin Yu, and the well-behaved Nahida noticed something unusual.
Danger!
"Then we..."
Columbina seemed intrigued.
"Heh heh... Let's go look at other places."
Qin Yu maintained a sunny smile, but a chill ran down his spine.
He was trapped between the two women again.
But the more pressing issue was...
If Yae Miko went to Komore Teahouse, who could defend against her?
My companion Sandrone, you are the chosen one.
Help!
"Qin Yu, are you worried about something?"
Columbina tilted her head, her smile seeming to show concern for Qin Yu.
"I'm just curious about what kind of candy you gave the children earlier."
Qin Yu began to change the subject.
"Just some liqueur-filled chocolates from Snezhnaya."
Columbina's lips curved slightly, with the smile of someone who had just played a small prank.
Qin Yu understood.
Chocolate filled with vodka, no wonder those children were shouting about it being spicy.
He never would have thought that the elegant, angel-like Columbina had such a subtly mischievous side.
This contrast... strangely felt a bit cute?
"By the way, Lumine."
Qin Yu shook off any dangerous thoughts and looked at the blonde girl wandering around the street.
Good, there was a neutral party here.
"What is it."
Lumine glanced at Qin Yu, arms crossed.
It wasn't like she was envious of him having so many pretty ladies around.
Sister Lumine had wanted to distance herself from him after his basement... educational work.
But strangely, Lumine was still here.
"Weren't you going to do commissions?"
Keqing asked.
High emotional intelligence: to go do commissions.
Low emotional intelligence: why are you still by Qin Yu's side.
"Ah Qing, I'm going to Komore Teahouse on the way."
Lumine explained, her clear eyes looking at Qin Yu with dissatisfaction.
The interview location had changed, and she was on her way to find Sandrone.
Who would have thought that they were all going in the same direction.
"You're going to Komore Teahouse too?"
Qin Yu's eyes widened.
This was not a place he could casually go to!
Qin Yu felt like he was on the verge of disaster at any moment.
There shouldn't be anyone else joining, right!