Finally, amidst everyone's blessings, Nahida made her wish.
"Mmm."
Nahida's eyelashes fluttered, and she slowly opened her eyes.
Her emerald green eyes blinked, and she instinctively looked back.
Upon confirming that Qin Yu was still by her side, she finally broke into a smile.
"Brother Qin Yu, thank you."
Nahida threw herself into Qin Yu's embrace, her head nuzzling against his stomach.
This was the happiest day since her birth!
"Good girl."
Qin Yu stroked her head, his lips involuntarily curving upwards.
"Madam Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, your daughter is too adorable."
Qin, for one, felt his heart melting under the charm of the white-haired loli.
"Little sister Nahida, what did you wish for?"
Yoimiya knelt beside Nahida, watching her and Qin Yu snuggle, her eyes blinking.
For a moment, she felt a bit confused, unsure who to envy.
She shook her head, chiding herself.
How could she be jealous of a little girl?
"Mmm, if I say my wish, it won't come true."
Nahida lifted her face and said in a muffled voice.
She didn't want to leave Qin Yu's warm embrace yet.
"...?"
Sandrone clicked her tongue, a hint of displeasure.
This white-haired loli... did she seem deliberately clinging to Qin Yu?
However, seeing Qin Yu's smitten smile, she could only sigh and say no more.
*Hmph, men.*
Never mind, she's just a white-haired loli.
Even if she poses a threat, it'll only be when she grows up.
Until then, my partner.
You will be completely devoured by me.
"Hmph, how unexpected, you showing this expression."
Keqing retracted her envious gaze, feigning indifference.
In reality, she was inwardly seething with jealousy.
Ever since the white-haired loli appeared, Qin Yu had been "stolen" away.
She couldn't openly compete, so she could only grit her teeth in silent resentment.
Now, seeing Sandrone's reaction, she felt a little better.
"Little sister Keqing, pour the tea."
Sandrone said casually, lowering her head to study a blueprint.
"You!"
One sentence nearly broke Keqing's composure.
"Hmph, why don't you find a servant to attend to you?"
"Good idea, I'll put out a commission at the Adventurers' Guild, with Katheryne."
Qin Yu smiled helplessly, watching the two women bicker.
But thankfully, the atmosphere had finally eased.
All thanks to little angel Nahida.
"I'll go light the lanterns with Shiori first."
Kamisato Ayaka tilted her head, her demeanor as considerate and gentle as ever.
"Hmph hmph, the atmosphere is perfect, no need for that."
Beside her, Yoimiya had her hands on her hips, her face beaming with excitement.
Turning off the lights, the cozy atmosphere of everyone gathered together was simply fantastic!
At a time like this, what could be more fitting than a ritualistic activity?
The room was dark, perfect for...
"Mmm, is it a mini-game?"
Nahida blinked her big eyes, asking curiously.
She heard that mini-games could bring people closer.
"What kind of game? It's more exciting than a game."
Yoimiya swayed her head.
"It's probably ghost stories again."
Shiori suddenly thought of something, her face turning slightly unnatural.
She was a little afraid of ghosts.
"Hmph hmph, big sister Shiori, I've prepared something brand new this time...!"
Yoimiya suddenly covered her face and pounced.
"You, you get away from me!"
As the two women playfully tussled.
"Alright, let's cut the cake."
Just then, Qin Yu clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention.
"Hooray, cake cutting!"
Yoimiya cheered and dashed over.
In her haste, she almost bumped into Qin Yu.
"Slow down."
Qin Yu shook his head and picked up Nahida.
This room was getting more and more crowded.
"Cutting the cake is something only our little angel should do."
"I want that one."
Nahida directly extended her small hand, pointing at the largest slice of cake.
"For Brother Qin Yu."
It was an obvious favoritism, with no suspense.
"There's a candy hidden in one of these, can you guess where it is?"
Qin Yu smiled, deliberately tempting the white-haired loli.
Children love candy, right?
"Mmm, I guess it's that one."
Nahida thought for a moment, then casually pointed to one.
She really enjoyed this feeling of being with Qin Yu.
Even a simple choice was filled with unknown anticipation.
"You actually guessed it."
Qin Yu looked at the white-haired loli in his arms with surprise. Was her luck that good?
The remaining cake was divided among the women.
The atmosphere was harmonious, and they all enjoyed the cake in the warm candlelight.
"Brother Qin Yu, are you envious of me?"
Nahida picked up that slice of cake, looking a little confused.
As she spoke, she scooped up a piece of cake and offered it to Qin Yu's mouth.
It was truly a random choice.
"Mmm, your luck is so good, I'm a little envious."
Qin, without guilt, accepted the white-haired loli's offering, mumbling indistinctly.
*Mmm, so delicious.*
[Ding, unlike someone's luck.]
The system suddenly chimed in with a jab.
Qin Yu: Get lost!
"It's okay, Brother Qin Yu."
"Then I'll share my good luck with everyone."
Nahida gently clasped her hands together, as if offering a sincere blessing.
In that instant, the little angel seemed to glow.
And it was a golden glow.
Qin Yu blinked, his heart touched.
Where could he find such a gentle and sensible white-haired loli?
Who would have thought, she's eating cake in his arms.
Truly a winner in life.
Qin, was getting a little carried away.
"My partner, open your mouth."
Sandrone suddenly leaned forward, initiating the first move.
"..."
Qin Yu paused, accepting the offering.
He looked at Sandrone, who was licking her lips in the candlelight, and instinctively swallowed.
She's quite alluring.
"Is it delicious?"
Sandrone's smile was playful.
She then wiped away the remaining white cream from her lips and licked her fingertips.
"Cough."
Qin Yu remained silent.
Because...
"Qin Yu, open your mouth!"
The women blinked, then finally realized.
Declaring war in front of them, were they? Then they couldn't let Qin Yu off the hook.
"It's too much, I can't eat anymore."
Qin Yu shook his head.
Unfortunately, resistance was futile.
"Brother Qin Yu, eat mine."
Nahida also raised her piece of cake.
Unexpectedly, the little angel had betrayed him!
As the women leaned towards him, a new round of competition began.
...
Just as Qin Yu was caught between pain and pleasure, somewhat lost in the moment.
Inazuma City, Tenshukaku.
On the top floor, a cold and noble silhouette stood still.
She faced the evening breeze, her waterfall-like purple hair billowing.
So stunningly beautiful, she finally let out a soft sigh.
"...It's been so long, and he still hasn't returned."
Ei murmured, a restless feeling accumulating within her.
The Tenshukaku, empty with only her presence, was unbearable.
"Oh my, Ei."
Suddenly, a seductive and languid figure emerged from behind.
"Thinking of me? I've arrived."
Yae Miko walked to Ei's side, her smile playful.
Surprised, aren't you?
She had meticulously dressed herself before coming to see Ei.
Wouldn't this make her deity completely smitten?
"Who are you?"
Ei closed her eyes lightly, her tone calm.
"!"
Yae Miko covered her mouth, acting as if she had discovered a great secret, her face filled with surprise.
"You looked troubled just now, were you waiting for someone else?"
"I was just thinking about Yu..."
Ei responded instinctively, but her expression changed slightly.
...She said it.
The air suddenly became quiet.
"...?"
Miko's smile slowly faded.
"Yu?"
"It's Qin Yu."
"Did I hear wrong?"
"You heard wrong."
"So, what stage have you reached?"
Yae Miko sensed a different aura.
Was her deity about to be taken away?