"Wh-what are you doing all of a sudden…!"
Keke Mao Mao turned her face away unnaturally, a little bristled.
But her body still accepted it honestly.
Her big, fluttering eyes revealed a sparkling joy.
Seeing Keke Mao Mao so delighted, Qin Yu also wore a smile.
"Don't you like it?"
"It's only barely acceptable."
Keke Mao Mao couldn't help but act tsundere again.
She secretly glanced at Qin Yu, her cheeks flushing slightly.
The feeling of Qin Yu's fingertips grazing her palm earlier was ticklish.
And this warm feeling…
It was just an ordinary shell, yet she couldn't help but feel happy.
If this continues… she's going to get strange.
"Qin Yu."
Keqing bit her lip lightly and whispered.
"What is it?" Qin Yu smiled.
"How long do you plan on holding my hand…"
Keqing summoned her courage to face Qin Yu, puffing out her cheeks as she asked.
"Sorry, I forgot."
Qin Yu blinked and apologized sincerely.
He still had no intention of letting go.
Keqing pushed with all her might but couldn't break free.
"?"
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They looked at each other, everything unsaid.
"Of course, the longer the better."
Qin Yu suddenly looked at Keqing's small hand and said out of the blue, his tone serious.
"What longer?"
Keqing couldn't help but turn her slightly flushed face and whispered.
She knew very well what he meant.
"Of course, the longer for *that*."
Qin Yu squeezed Keqing's small hand.
"Are we going to work overtime together?"
Keqing glared at Qin Yu, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl into a charming smile.
"This…" Qin Yu smiled helplessly, a little thrown off.
He was trying to set the mood, and she brings up overtime.
As expected of you, Keke Mao Mao.
While feeling helpless, Qin Yu pointed at the little Sprite.
"Let's go dig for treasure chests together."
"Alright." Keqing let out a soft hum and didn't refuse.
And so, the two followed the little Sprite, setting off along the beach once more.
By the way, someone was still tightly holding Keke Mao Mao's small hand, completely oblivious.
Keqing followed behind him with puffed-out cheeks, saying nothing.
"Whoosh—"
The waves washed ashore, bringing a hint of coolness.
She raised her head and gazed at Qin Yu's retreating back.
"Where is the treasure?"
For the first time, she wished this path could continue on forever.
Even if it took a lot more time, it would be worth it.
"Somewhere nearby, who knows."
Qin Yu glanced back at Keqing and squeezed her hand.
It felt good.
"You don't seem to care about the treasure."
Keqing snorted softly, displeased.
If you don't even care about treasure, what do you care about?
"Treasure?" Qin Yu murmured.
He raised the hand he was holding Keqing's hand with and squeezed it again.
The real treasure, he had already taken and possessed.
"!"
Under the moonlight, Keqing's small face turned scorching hot.
"Qin Yu…"
"Hm?"
"Let's find the treasure later."
Keqing stopped walking and looked towards the horizon.
There, a hint of light had quietly appeared.
"Will you watch the sunrise with me?"
Keqing came to Qin Yu's side and whispered.
Qin Yu blinked and smiled, "Okay."
"Mhm!"
…
On the giant rocks by the coast, the two sat together.
The sea breeze blew, and the sun was just right.
Everything seemed so beautiful.
"Qin Yu, work is over now."
Keqing swung her little feet and said softly.
"Yes, it's over."
"…Are you leaving for Inazuma soon?"
Keqing looked up at Qin Yu, her small hands clenching involuntarily.
Bathed in the morning sun, the young man's profile was handsome.
How many girls would he attract…
But for now, there were only the two of them here.
"Yes, I'm going back."
Qin Yu smiled, feeling a surge of emotion.
Keqing didn't speak for a while.
"Want to come to Inazuma with me for a couple of days?"
Qin Yu thought for a long time before finally asking.
He didn't know about the Liyue Qixing, he only knew that the girl beside him was the cute Keke Mao Mao.
The Keke Mao Mao he wanted to elope with.
"You don't have any wicked intentions, do you?"
Keqing tidied her fluttering hair and murmured.
"No," Qin Yu said sincerely.
"Honestly."
"Really, no."
"…"
"Okay, maybe just a tiny bit."
Qin Yu surrendered.
"The ship to pick us up is here."
Keqing blinked and suddenly changed the subject.
Some things had to be done now.
"Where?"
Qin Yu tilted his head to look, asking strangely,
"Keqing, why don't I see…"
Before he could finish his sentence, his upper body was enveloped in a warm, soft embrace.
Qin Yu was about to turn around.
"Don't look," the girl's slightly trembling voice rang out.
The next moment, a slightly moist, soft touch landed on Qin Yu's face.
"Chu."
Keke Mao Mao successfully bit Qin Yu's face.
As if arguing with someone, the sound was particularly loud.
Qin Yu froze for a moment and couldn't help but laugh.
This fierce action was so cute.
"Wh-what are you laughing at."
In the sunlight, Keke Mao Mao's face was rosy.
But she still looked at Qin Yu seriously, not backing down.
Since she had expressed her feelings, she would no longer hide them.
She wouldn't lose to that automaton girl!
"I'm laughing because the Millelith might have seen you."
Qin Yu then turned to look at Keqing and smiled.
"Wh-what!"
Keke Mao Mao quickly turned her face away, looking for the Millelith.
Who allowed them to suddenly work overtime!
But to her surprise…
"Where are the Millelith?"
Keqing murmured, then turned to find Qin Yu to settle the score.
"Qin Yu! You tricked me…"
However, before Keke Mao Mao could bite, her vision was blocked by Qin Yu's approaching figure.
Keqing seemed to realize what was about to happen, her mind going blank.
She let Qin Yu cup her small face, and finally…
"Boop."
The cat girl was soundly kissed.
Qin Yu held Keqing in his arms, gently inhaling her delicate scent.
"Come back to Inazuma with me for a couple of days."
"But…"
"No refusing."
Keqing, buried in Qin Yu's arms, punched him.
How could he make such an unreasonable invitation.
"Since you've said so…"
"Then, then fine."
She said in a muffled voice, hugging Qin Yu tightly.
The two basked in the sunlight, their hearts warm.
Their elongated shadows, quietly snuggled.