"My lady," Qin Yu murmured, his fingertips gently stroking the envelope.
The envelope was neat and tidy, though its edges were slightly creased. It felt smooth to the touch. It seemed this letter had been with its original owner for a long time.
"Mr. Qin Yu, aren't you going to open it?" Kokomi asked softly, facing the slightly dazed Qin Yu with a sigh.
The sea breeze grew more urgent. Kokomi remembered the solemnity with which Shirasagi Chiriko had handed her the letter.
"Miss Kokomi, I heard you were going to Seirai Island?"
"Then... please deliver this letter to Little Yu for me."
"Why not give it to Qin Yu yourself?" Kokomi asked curiously, looking at Shirasagi Chiriko.
In the long, quiet corridor, Shirasagi Chiriko's hurried breaths echoed as she ran. In the distance, Keqing was ready to depart.
"I..." Shirasagi Chiriko opened her mouth and lowered her gaze. The sunlight streaming through the window made the sweat on her face particularly dazzling. But soon, a smile appeared. "Because you two can see Little Yu earlier."
"...Miss Shirasagi, I understand."
"Alright, hurry up and go."
...
"Mhm, thank you." Qin Yu opened the envelope, then looked up at Kokomi and smiled. He looked as if he had expected this.
"Is it a love letter from my lady?" Kokomi blinked, suddenly curious. Inazuma was peaceful, stable, and prosperous now. As the Yashiro Commissioner in charge of Inazuma's economy, Shirasagi Chiriko was usually very busy. This meant fewer opportunities to meet. If she were to write a love letter...
"It's a floral arrangement she grew, beautiful, isn't it?" Qin Yu shook his head with a smile and took out the arrangement, showing it to Kokomi. In the sunlight, the fresh flowers swayed gently with the wind, vibrant and bright. These were a gift Qin Yu had once given to Shirasagi Chiriko, and now they had returned to him in another form. The feelings of the past had not faded. With Shirasagi Chiriko's careful attention and the passage of time, it had taken root, bloomed, and become even more beautiful. Qin Yu would video chat with Shirasagi Chiriko when he had time. Each time, through the screen, he would see that increasingly radiant color amidst the piles of documents on her desk. If he calculated it, it was about time.
"It's very pretty." Kokomi exclaimed, a warm smile appearing on her pretty face. So Qin Yu and Shirasagi Chiriko had always been on good terms. She, the love consultant, had worried for nothing.
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"Thank you." Qin Yu smiled slightly and nodded. If Kamisato Ayaka and Shirasagi Chiriko were to visit, he should prepare a gift for them.
"..."
Thus, with their own thoughts, they fell silent again.
"Miss Kokomi, do you have anything else to say to me?" Qin Yu asked first.
"It's nothing, just a reminder, Mr. Qin Yu, that other girls will come looking for you." Kokomi sighed softly, her gaze lingering on Qin Yu. This man who flirted with everyone, still had the heart to smile. Thinking of this, she pursed her lips. Those who hadn't arrived yet... Ayaka, Shirasagi Chiriko, Yoimiya. Yelan, Lumine. The editor-in-chief of Yae Publishing House was also coming to join the fun. Even from Mondstadt...! Suddenly, she felt quite displeased.
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"More? Isn't that good... cough."
"?"
Facing Miss Kokomi's resentful gaze, Qin Yu's old face turned red. He had accidentally spoken his mind. This sudden sense of embarrassment... was quite awkward.
"Mr. Qin Yu, please be serious!" Kokomi suddenly raised her voice, making Qin Yu tremble. She puffed out her cheeks, her bright eyes fluttering, her expression stern. Mr. Qin Yu was not only by the side of the Electro Archon but also a hero who had changed Inazuma and brought peace and beauty. How could he be getting close to girls every day! Did getting close make him stronger? Did it grant him knowledge? The love consultant decided to educate Qin Yu properly on behalf of the women in the teahouse. He couldn't fall any further!
"...Yes, Miss Kokomi." Indeed, she was the Guuji of the Grand Narukami Shrine and a love consultant, with quite an aura. Qin Yu lowered his head, looking like a naughty student caught by the teacher after making a mistake. He had indeed become a bit conceited. So many girls gathered together was dangerous. Perhaps a Demon God War would break out. Therefore...
"Please, Miss Kokomi!" Qin Yu looked up, leaning forward, gazing at Kokomi's pure face within reach. The love consultant must have a brilliant plan to deal with this situation!
"?" The air fell silent for a moment. One wanted to persuade Qin Yu not to indulge in physical closeness. The other wanted to cling to the love consultant's white-stockinged thighs to avoid a Demon God War. Cross-channel communication had begun.
"N-no, don't look at me with such respectful and expectant eyes..." Kokomi's face, which she had finally managed to keep serious, almost broke. She subconsciously hooked her white-stockinged feet under her perky buttocks and bit her lip. It was like this again... Recalling the gazes of the people of Watatsumi Island after she became the Guuji of the Grand Narukami Shrine. All their hopes rested on her. This was the responsibility of the Guuji, and it was fine. But as a love consultant, to answer the love-related questions of the women in the teahouse...! It was too much, especially since she had no experience herself.
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"Mm." Kokomi's vision suddenly darkened. Energy... depleted... So tired... so sleepy...
"Miss Kokomi!" Qin Yu said urgently, seeing Kokomi suddenly batting her eyelids and swaying into his arms.
"Where do you feel unwell?" He quickly supported Kokomi's delicate shoulder and observed her condition. Kokomi was pursing her lips, her face pale. The sea breeze blew, ruffling her disheveled hair, making her look even more delicate. Half of her body was leaning against Qin Yu, bringing a warm, soft touch like a cushion. In the confusion, their skin brushed against each other unintentionally. It was a different feeling from the white-stockinged ice cream.
"Energy... need water..." Kokomi muttered to herself. At this moment, she looked like a decorative fish out of water.
"Water? I have some." Qin Yu remembered the Flower God's water, cupped it in one hand, and offered it to Kokomi's lips. Gulp, gulp. Kokomi tilted her fair, slender neck and drank.
"Cough... cough cough...!" She drank too quickly and choked. Crystalline water spilled out, flowing along the corners of her mouth. Her already thin shrine maiden outfit was wet, clinging to the girl's body, outlining her increasingly alluring figure. Slender and graceful, delicate and seductive. A few drops of water, mischievously, landed on Kokomi's flat abdomen. Sparkling splashes, eventually disappearing into her white stockings and thighs.
"...!" The slight coolness made Kokomi's delicate body tremble, and she regained her senses. Then she realized that she was leaning into Qin Yu's arms in an extremely embarrassing posture.
"Are you alright now? You scared me," Qin Yu said softly, looking at the girl whose beautiful eyes were moist and whose face was flushed.
"I, I just... felt a little tired." Kokomi quickly pushed Qin Yu away, catching her breath. This rapid heartbeat, this flustered feeling as if she had been electrocuted... The love consultant's mind went blank. In the confusion, only Qin Yu's handsome face, filled with tenderness and concern, remained indelible.
"Mr. Qin Yu, I'll take my leave now!" The love consultant quickly departed.
"Hey, wait a minute!" Qin Yu called out loudly, watching the beautiful figure. Her shoes were still here, not worn!