Shall we take a walk?
Qin Yu gazed at the warm smile of Ei, lost in thought for a moment.
Unlike the aloof and majestic Raiden Shogun.
Ei was a gentle deity, cherishing all things beautiful.
Although the sisters shared the same breathtaking beauty, their dispositions were polar opposites.
This gave Qin Yu, accustomed to the authoritative presence of the Shogun, a different kind of feeling.
As is well known, Qin Yu was a very greedy person.
If he could cherish both these beauties in his hands, what a satisfying sight that would be.
"Okay, let's take a walk."
Qin Yu extended his hand, gently placing it on the small hand before him, his movements tender.
"What's wrong? Are you finally behaving?"
Ei looked at Qin Yu, who had stopped his fidgeting, her gaze playful.
It seemed her older sister still held considerable sway over her younger sister's boyfriend.
"Actually, I've always been an honest person."
Qin Yu smiled and walked beside Ei, matching her pace.
"Oh... how many times have you said that to the Shogun?"
Ei glanced at Qin Yu, her eyes filled with suspicion.
She had seen Qin Yu exchanging knowing glances and playful banter with the Shogun before.
Ei had silently observed it all, making mental notes.
The Shogun's clumsy nature...
Once she let down her guard, she had absolutely no resistance to sweet talk.
Perhaps one day she would lose her aloof demeanor and be completely taken advantage of.
"How can that be called sweet-talking? The Shogun is... actually quite cute usually."
Qin Yu feigned innocence, claiming to be a respectable person.
Although the aloof and majestic Shogun could be fierce at times, liking to step on him.
But most of the time, she was quiet, pulling Qin Yu to sit beside her.
Yes, reading light novels and eating sweet pastries.
If they ran out, Qin Yu would have to go fetch them.
Because if they weren't bought by him, the Shogun wouldn't accept them.
Qin Yu's heart warmed as he recalled their shared moments.
"...I see."
Ei tilted her head, looking at Qin Yu's gentle gaze, and sighed inwardly.
Ei, seeing you find happiness, your sister is envious.
Could this happiness be shared?
Just then, a cherry blossom drifted down from above them.
Both Qin Yu and Ei were drawn to the gracefully falling blossom and looked up instinctively.
It's beautiful.
They both thought the same thing.
As the pink petals descended, they left a stunning trail in the air.
Following the trajectory, their gazes moved, and finally...
"...!"
Qin Yu and Ei met each other's eyes and were both startled.
The cherry blossom landed on Ei's shoulder, seemingly finding its beautiful resting place.
And it had also guided their gazes, leading them to find each other.
Just as Qin Yu found Ei after overcoming the trials of the Sacred Sakura Ritual.
And Ei had waited for the one who could save her, Qin Yu.
"..."
They both turned their faces away simultaneously, averting their gazes.
In that fleeting moment of eye contact, they felt a soul-deep connection.
Warm and reassuring.
...
The stroll continued.
In the realm of the Plane of Euthymia, birds sang and flowers bloomed.
A gentle breeze brushed past their ears, stirring their hearts.
The soft grass underfoot rustled with a pleasant sound.
The tranquil atmosphere brought peace to Qin Yu and Ei.
Unconsciously, they drew closer, quietly snuggling.
"So beautiful."
After a moment of silence, Qin Yu suddenly stopped and said softly.
He looked up at the gentle figure before him, a relaxed smile on his face.
"What's beautiful?"
Ei didn't turn around, but with her hands clasped behind her back, her posture was light and lively.
After her soul's reconstruction, she cherished every beautiful thing around her.
Of course, including the one not far behind her, who had granted her a new life...
"Everything is beautiful."
Qin Yu replied ambiguously.
"Oh... such a sly answer."
Ei turned to face Qin Yu, blinking her eyes meaningfully.
She wouldn't understand if he didn't explain clearly.
"Then let me show you."
Qin Yu caught up to the gentle silhouette waiting for him not far away and smiled.
"Okay."
Ei raised her face, her gaze filled with anticipation.
Soon, her fluttering, beautiful eyes lit up.
"Of course it's... this."
Qin Yu gently raised his hand and plucked the cherry blossom from Ei's shoulder, twirling it between his fingers.
He dangled the petal in front of Ei.
What do you think? Do you want it?
"Mmm, I do."
Ei nodded, cupping her hands as if to receive it.
But Qin Yu suddenly pulled his hand away, making Ei pause slightly.
I'm not giving it to you.
"You're acting like a child."
Ei stared at the cherry blossom in Qin Yu's hand, a hint of resentment in her eyes.
As if she were the child.
"Don't rush."
Qin Yu raised his hand, guiding Ei's gaze to slowly shift.
Ei's curious, fluttering eyes looked in a certain direction.
"This...!"
Her purple eyes suddenly rippled, reflecting the dreamlike pink splendor all around.
It was the Sacred Sakura tree, imbued with the combined wishes of Ei, the Shogun, and Qin Yu.
At the same time, her palm felt warm, and the previous cherry blossom was placed in her hand.
Ei instinctively looked at Qin Yu, who was drawing closer, and pursed her lips.
"It is said that the existence of the Sacred Sakura is the manifestation of the Electro Archon."
Qin Yu winked with a smile and took the hand of the beauty beside him.
Ei did not resist.
Hand in hand, they walked beneath the Sacred Sakura tree.
"I say she is the most beautiful, I wonder if that's right?"
The Sacred Sakura, the manifestation of the first Electro Archon.
Qin Yu looked entirely at Ei as he spoke these words.
His meaning was self-evident.
"..."
Ei's eyes sparkled, but she let out a soft hum and turned her face away.
"If you had to choose between me and the Shogun, who would you pick?"
Here it comes, the legendary death question.
"This..."
Qin Yu's expression fell. Wasn't this a death trap?
As he began to ponder.
"You hesitated, as expected."
Ei saw through him and playfully hit Qin Yu.
Hesitation means you can't bear to part with either, you want both.
What a greedy fellow.
"You are both my wings."
Qin Yu began to explain with a serious face.
Like how he couldn't fly if one was missing...
"..."
Listening to Qin Yu's earnest sophistry, Ei held the cherry blossom, a subtle smile gracing her lips.
She seemed to understand her sister's happiness now.
Or rather, sisters have a spiritual connection.
They would have similar emotional responses to love.
But...
"Did the Great Dreamer teach you these words?"
Ei emphasized the word "Great Dreamer," clearly still bothered by her colleague stealing her family's belongings.
"There were some other experiments involved."
Qin Yu replied helplessly, indicating that the waters here were deep, and even he couldn't fully grasp them.
"Hmph, it seems I need to keep an eye on you for my sister."
Ei's gaze was gentle, as if she had made a decision.
...
Their conversation ended there, and a long silence fell between them once more.
The atmosphere grew even warmer, but Qin Yu had run out of words.
As he was secretly pondering Ei's earlier words.
Suddenly, half of his body sank.
"...Ei?"
Qin Yu looked at the gentle deity who had leaned onto his shoulder, his eyes widening in surprise.
Her soft hair brushed against his skin, tickling him.
Similarly, a part of his heart was touched.
"My soul is still quite weak, I'm a little tired."
Ei's lips curved slightly as she said softly.
Sister borrowing sister's warmth to lean on for a while, is that okay?
She liked this beautiful feeling.
After all, they were inseparable...
But suddenly, her eyelashes fluttered, and her body tensed.
"If you're tired, I'll accompany you."
Qin Yu wrapped his arm around Ei, looking into her gentle, watery eyes, and said softly.
The Shogun's body was still very soft.
But this time, Qin Yu received a completely different response.
This mysterious allure was drawing him in, making him bolder and bolder.
"You... do you know what you're doing?"
Ei pushed Qin Yu away symbolically, but it was naturally ineffective.
She pursed her lips, suddenly recalling that kiss from before...
"Then what are you expecting?"
Qin Yu simply held Ei tightly, lifting her face with one hand.
Their faces drew closer and closer.
"..."
Ei gently closed her eyes.
Finally...
"Peck."
Yes, Qin Yu was always a greedy fellow.
He kissed the Shogun's older sister.