"Nilou, little sister—it's me."
A gentle female voice came from outside the door.
Faintly, one could also hear the light, cheerful melody she was humming.
After all, she was about to meet her good best friend, so her mood was good.
But at this moment, for Qin, who was alone with Nilou in the room...
The big word "danger" began to form.
Why was his good disciple here!
What if she saw...
Thinking this, Qin Yu quickly looked at the God of Flowers beside him.
What to do?
"I'm feeling a little sleepy. Remember to take good care of Nilou."
The God of Flowers curved her lips into a playful arc and gently closed her eyes.
That child Nilou was a bit too eager.
The one who had committed many sins...
Being punished was also to be expected.
"Wait a moment—!"
Qin Yu was stunned as the God of Flowers simply logged off.
This, this wasn't right, weren't you a god!
"Nilou, little sister?"
Outside the door, Ayaka seemed to have heard movement and stopped knocking.
Something felt not quite right.
What was her good best friend doing inside?
She quietly tilted her head and began to listen.
"!"
Qin Yu quickly shut his mouth and softened his breathing.
"Mmm... Teacher..."
He glanced at the pure girl who had closed her eyes and was swaying as if asleep.
The seductive charm of the God of Flowers was gone. Nilou pouted her rosy cherry lips, looking exceptionally cute.
This contrast made the girl even more mysteriously alluring.
Qin Yu was momentarily dazed, then sighed.
In other words...
It was now Nilou's turn to face Ayaka directly!
Well, with the troublesome Qin included.
*Knock, knock, knock—*
The knocking continued, each sound hitting Qin Yu's heart.
It also woke Nilou, who had just logged in.
"Eh... Teacher?"
Nilou rubbed her eyes, her mumbling still carrying the slight haziness of just waking up.
Suddenly, she paused.
She seemed to have grasped something warm yet slightly firm.
"Teacher's hand... is so big!"
As the strange sensation grew clearer, the innocent girl's face gradually turned red, with faint wisps of steam seeming to rise.
This was her first time holding hands with another man.
"?"
Qin Yu subconsciously raised his hand and looked at the soft little hand tightly gripping his.
Why hadn't the God of Flowers let go of him before logging off!
It was intentional, absolutely intentional!
"..."
Nilou quickly let go, her face flustered and averted.
She placed her small hands on her lap, her fingers tangled.
How, how could this happen.
Holding hands, and it was on the bed...
She stole a glance at Qin Yu, who had a grave expression and remained silent.
Nilou bit her lip, her eyes cast down.
This feeling of panic mixed with a hint of joy was so strange.
Would Teacher start to distance himself from Nilou because of this?
Just as the girl was lost in her thoughts.
"Nilou, are you feeling unwell?"
Qin Yu moved closer, his tone full of concern.
Nilou's face looked so red and felt so hot.
Could switching souls with the God of Flowers have physical effects?
He certainly didn't want anything to happen to his precious little cotton-padded jacket.
"Teacher, I'm fine."
Nilou subconsciously looked at Qin Yu, her beautiful eyelashes fluttering.
She showed a bright smile, her entire being seeming to bask in sunlight, sparkling.
Teacher was concerned about her...!
[Ding, Emotional Points from Nilou +1]
"..."
Qin Yu looked at Nilou, whose smile was breathtakingly beautiful, like a blooming flower, and was stunned.
As expected of his caring little cotton-padded jacket, so beautiful.
Just as they were locking eyes and the atmosphere was heating up.
"Nilou, little sister, what are you talking about?"
Outside the door, Ayaka's voice rang out with a hint of confusion.
"!"
Qin Yu's heart skipped a beat.
Oh no, he had almost forgotten about the other little cotton-padded jacket outside.
"Sister Ayaka? I..."
Nilou opened her little mouth, then realized what was happening and was about to respond.
She had found her own gentle teacher.
She wanted to share this joy with her good best friend!
"Shh... don't make any sudden moves yet."
Qin Yu quickly raised a finger, his expression extremely serious.
When two little cotton-padded jackets meet, will it become even warmer?
That wasn't necessarily true.
For now, they would pretend not to be here. Later, they would find an opportunity for these two fellow disciples to acknowledge each other...
It was better than being caught by Ayaka with her junior disciple and master in the same room!
"..."
Nilou blinked, nodded.
Although she didn't quite understand, the little cotton-padded jacket listened to Teacher the most.
As long as they pretended not to be here, it would be fine, right.
"Good girl."
Qin Yu smiled and said softly.
Then...
"Sister Ayaka, Nilou is not here."
Nilou raised her small pink fist and said earnestly.
"..."
Qin Yu helplessly brought a hand to his forehead.
Little cotton-padded jacket, she was already starting to leak air.
His good student seemed a little less than intelligent.
This wasn't completely exposing them!
"?"
Nilou blinked, seeming not to have realized yet.
She was clearly still in a daze, having just woken up.
"Nilou, little sister, then I'm coming in."
Outside the door, Ayaka's lips curved slightly, showing a gentle arc.
Did her good best friend want to surprise her?
"!"
The door clicked open.
Qin Yu's heart leaped, and he quickly stood up.
Wait, in this situation...!
He rushed to the door in a few steps, blocking it.
"?"
Outside the door, Ayaka's gentle smile slowly faded.
A hint of darkness appeared in her beautiful eyes.
That hurried footstep, which was not light at all...
It was a man's.
Was there a man hidden in Nilou, little sister's room?!
And this familiar feeling.
Could it be her most beloved Master?
If so...
"Nilou, little sister, open the door quickly."
Kamisato Ayaka tilted her head and showed a gentle smile again.
But the darkness in her eyes grew even colder.
[Ding, Emotional Points from Kamisato Ayaka +1]
"?"
Qin Yu looked at the doorknob that was starting to frost over, his face changing.
Oh no, Ayaka had discovered him!
Before anything could even begin, Qin had already messed up again.
"Open the door."
Ayaka tugged at the door, murmuring in a low voice.
It was as if she was whispering in Qin Yu's ear.
"Ayaka, what a coincidence!"
Qin Yu knew he couldn't hide any longer, and quickly spoke to placate her.
In this situation, it was best not to open the door yet!
"Master."
"But isn't this Nilou, little sister's room?"
Ayaka's soft voice now carried a hint of confusion and coldness.
Master is truly full of sin.
It's all because of you that the Komore Teahouse is getting more crowded.
There will be no place for you in this house anymore!
*Clang!*
Ayaka exerted force, her voice lingering, "Master, please open the door."
"Ayaka, it's not what you think!"
Qin Yu braced himself against the door, trying to explain.
Good disciple, please listen to his sophistry!
But the situation quickly exceeded his expectations.
"Master...?"
Nilou, who had been groggy, widened her eyes.
Did her teacher already have other girls as students?
And it was her good best friend!
Thinking this, Nilou, who was unwilling to be outdone, puffed out her cheeks and got out of bed barefoot.
*Tiptoe, tiptoe.*
She walked over to Qin Yu in a few steps and grabbed his hand.
"Teacher, please look at Nilou properly!"
Qin Yu was caught between two girls!
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PS: I'm in the hospital, had a CT scan, and am on an IV drip, typing on a tablet... In short, everyone, don't learn from the author. Remember to rest more and take good care of yourselves (•̥́ˍ•̀ू)