"Nahida… what exactly happened?"
On the night streets, the noise of people grew louder, and the festive atmosphere deepened.
The national seclusion policy was about to be lifted, and a grand festival would be held.
But amidst this relaxed atmosphere.
Qin Yu stopped, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
He took a deep breath.
He recalled the warm, healing smile of the little angel bathed in sunlight.
He couldn't imagine how heartbreaking it would be to see her sad.
"Who…?"
Qin Yu said coldly.
Did someone bully her when he was away?
No, Keqing wouldn't stand by and do nothing.
The timing was wrong too.
Nahida's emotional points had clearly been a problem long before Keqing.
It happened right after he disembarked.
The port was full of his people; who would dare to court death?
"…"
Qin Yu suddenly realized something.
Was it because he had left so suddenly?
[Ding, Nahida the little angel's current emotional state is stable.]
The silent system suddenly reminded him.
Qin Yu breathed a sigh of relief, glad she was alright.
Just then, the system added:
[And she is showing strong longing and dependence towards a certain person.]
[Hurry back and check on the child.]
Qin Yu's face darkened, and he pointed to himself.
Was this akin to…
His little daughter crying because she couldn't see her dad?
So, who was this "certain person"?
System, why don't you just be more explicit?
[System evaluation: Those who understand, understand.]
Qin Yu:…
He slowly loosened his clenched fist and sighed softly.
He looked at the children playing and laughing on the street.
"Slow down, don't bump into yourselves."
"Alright, alright, take whatever you want to eat."
Behind them, there were gentle, watchful eyes of parents.
"Parents…"
Qin Yu looked at the moon in the sky and said softly.
What was Nahida's true form doing at this moment?
As the daughter of the Great Tree King, would she receive even more care and affection from people?
"…"
Nahida's contented smile lingered in his mind.
She said she lived in a beautiful big house.
And that someone was protecting her.
…Really?
Qin Yu shook his head, his suspicion growing.
Without her mother's protection, would she truly be happy?
[It doesn't matter, you'll take care of it.] the system said.
Qin Yu smiled in understanding.
Yes.
Even if the Great Tree King wasn't around, Nahida still had him.
And…
[And the child's "mothers."]
The system began to chime in.
Qin Yu gave it a middle finger in his heart.
Are you looking for a fight, system? You're so chatty.
He had almost forgotten about the overwhelming emotional points that had spiked earlier.
What now?
Were they sharpening their knives?
Just as Qin Yu's back was chilled.
"It really is you, Brother Qin Yu!"
Suddenly, someone called out from afar, waving and saying in surprise.
Qin Yu looked up, his face showing surprise.
"Kazuha, what a coincidence."
Two young men of Anemo met again.
…
"Brother Qin Yu, out for a stroll?"
Kazuha looked at Qin Yu, who had a heavy expression, and asked with concern.
You still need to take care of your health, Brother Qin Yu.
"?"
Qin Yu glanced at him.
Recalling the last time Scaramouche and Ayaka met.
Could this Anemo friend be…
Qin Yu subconsciously moved a bit further away from Kazuha.
"Cough, light breeze, bright moon."
Kazuha looked up at the starry sky, his poetic mood taking over.
In reality, he was feeling guilty.
After all, he had set up his friend.
"Don't try to change the subject."
Qin Yu put his arm around Kazuha's shoulder, his smile amicable.
My friend, just tell me the truth!
"...My apologies."
Kazuha couldn't hide it any longer.
He recounted the story of Keqing and Kamisato Ayaka meeting.
"So, that's what happened, at the Komore Teahouse."
Qin Yu smiled, feeling much more at ease.
He had feared the worst.
But if it were just Keqing and Ayaka, there was no need to panic.
This time, his friend was reliable, all good.
Qin Yu subconsciously ignored the emotional points of the other girls.
"As expected of Brother Qin Yu."
Kazuha relaxed when he saw Qin Yu wasn't tense.
He had finally managed to help his friend once.
He would have to continue his efforts in the future.
Suddenly, he remembered something else.
"I wanted to visit your house before, but I couldn't find the way."
"How is that possible? It's right… over there."
Qin Yu waved his hand with a smile.
The more Kazuha listened, the more confused he became.
"But that place has already been demolished by the Tenryou Commission."
Finally, he kindly reminded him.
Qin Yu didn't believe him at all.
No way, the Tenryou Commission dared to demolish his house?
Wouldn't the higher-ups find out about this?
However…
"I heard it was personally ordered by the Almighty Shogun."
"So, it was the higher-up… Huh??"
Qin Yu nodded, and after realizing what it meant, his face suddenly stiffened.
No way?!
Was this why Ei urged him to finish work and go home?
The subtext was clear.
No place to sleep?
Then come to the Tenshukaku and sleep on the floor.
…
After parting ways with Kazuha.
Qin Yu prepared to head to the Komore Teahouse to see Ayaka and Keqing.
"Sigh."
He ambled through the streets, sighing softly.
In Inazuma City, there was another poor soul who was homeless.
His house was stolen, literally stolen.
As expected of you, the higher-up.
After dealing with things here, he would have a talk with Ei.
Could he sleep in a bed and not on the floor?
Shaking his head, he began to ponder the matter at hand.
"Hmm… according to Brother Kazuha, there's no need to worry."
Qin Yu walked on the street, thinking to himself.
But something still felt off.
Suddenly, he stopped.
A flash of inspiration struck him.
"No, no, that's not right."
"If the previous mishaps were all thanks to my good brother Kazuha…"
Qin Yu had personally experienced the power of his Anemo friend.
Then, thinking in reverse.
"Only two women" was a trap…
His eyes trembled, and he gradually understood everything.
As expected, the Komore Teahouse was far more than just two women!
If not handled properly, terrible things would happen!
"Come and see!"
Thinking this, Qin Yu passed by a stall.
The vendor's calls attracted his attention.
It seemed he couldn't go empty-handed this time.
"Bring gifts, appease one more person, that's one."
Qin Yu muttered to himself, making his decision.
Of course, there was also that little angel.
…
Komore Teahouse.
In the small room, the air was silent.
If anyone were to walk in now, they would be stunned.
Because…
Here, beautiful girls of various charms had gathered.
Some were delicate and elegant, some were lively and cute.
Or with gentle and noble auras, or cold and haughty.
And, there was a white-haired loli.
In short, it was suffocatingly beautiful, and any one of them was enough to captivate the outside world.
What's more, they had all gathered in one place.
What's going on, is this a dream?
Of course, this was not a dream.
They had come here for only one person.
The atmosphere grew increasingly oppressive.
"Cough, cough!"
Suddenly, the lively girl slammed the table and stood up, puffing out her chest.
Naturally, it was the emotional master of Hanamizaka.
The only "neutral unit," Yoimiya.
"Um, I…"
Just as she was about to speak.
The other girls simultaneously turned their gazes towards her.
"Wuu."
Yoimiya couldn't bear the pressure, pouted, and sat back down.
So, so scary!
Why are you staring at me like that!
"Sister Yoimiya, you should say something."
Sandrone sipped her tea and smiled.
"After all…"
She glanced around, taking in the expressions of the girls.
Then she said meaningfully:
"You are the 'biggest' among us."
...
The long-standing silence was completely shattered.