Just as Qin felt he was about to fail again.
He didn't know he had narrowly escaped a terrible disaster.
Yae Miko's residence.
Not long after Qin Yu had left.
"Guuji Yae—"
Lumine rushed in, holding the communication device with a serious expression.
The maid was here to catch her "Master."
How dare he get close to other girls behind her back, unforgivable!
"Apologies for the intrusion."
On the screen, were the first-person perspectives of two women, Sangonomiya Kokomi and Kamisato Ayaka, observing.
"Oh my... it's so late, is something the matter?"
Yae Miko yawned lazily and smiled.
It was evident that she was in a very good mood after her recent encounter with Qin Yu.
But when her gaze swept over the elegant and serene silhouette.
"Columbia."
Miko's purple eyes narrowed.
What did this troublesome woman want here?
"Guuji Yae, you look well."
Columbia's lips curved slightly, hinting at something.
"Heh... you too, aren't you?"
When two mischievous women get together, sparks always fly.
"He's not here?"
Lumine looked around, letting out a soft exclamation.
Qin Yu's figure was nowhere to be seen.
For a moment, the maid was also bewildered.
Could it be...
That Qin Yu's intimate partner was actually her?!
Just as Lumine was lost in thought.
"Columbia, have you already...?"
"Yae Miko, that's a question I should be asking you."
The two mischievous women simultaneously sensed something.
They probed each other, and found the answer in their hearts.
Qin Yu...
No wonder he left in such a hurry.
So, he wanted to meet another woman in secret!
Qin Yu, in danger.
"What should we do next?"
Yae Miko smiled, her smile growing increasingly dangerous.
The greedy fellow deserved a lesson.
"The moon is beautiful tonight, why don't we take a stroll together?"
Columbia tilted her head and suggested.
We need to find him first, don't we?
"Certainly, that's precisely what I was thinking."
The atmosphere was harmonious and affectionate.
As they chatted and laughed, they seemed like close best friends with deep affection.
Let's go catch Qin Yu.
Once he's tied up and can't run around, we can discuss the distribution.
Half for each of us, that wouldn't be too bad.
"Let's go, Lumine."
"Okay."
The three women nodded in unison, forming an alliance.
...
Meanwhile.
Sangonomiya Kokomi watched the women of various charms on the screen and shook her head slightly.
Her companion was truly a man with deep sins.
"Apologies, I must take my leave for now."
Beside her, an elegant figure stood up.
"Ayaka, where are you going?"
Sangonomiya Kokomi looked at Kamisato Ayaka, puzzled.
The exciting part was about to begin.
Why would she leave at such a time?
"An envoy from Sumeru is already in Inazuma City, I'm going to meet them."
Kamisato Ayaka said softly.
She heard it was a very famous dancer.
Perhaps they could exchange dance experiences and become good friends.
Thinking of this, Ayaka's eyes gleamed.
If she could perform an even more beautiful dance...
Her master would surely like it.
...
Ayaka left.
"Oh well... is it another pretty girl again?"
Sangonomiya Kokomi propped up her face, idly stirring her black tea.
Finally, she sighed softly and muttered to herself.
"Her Majesty the Tsaritsa..."
Qin Yu's side was getting more and more girls.
This was much more competitive than being a civil servant in Snezhnaya.
"Ding—"
Her murmurs suddenly stopped.
The air was silent for a moment.
Sangonomiya Kokomi slowly widened her beautiful eyes and took out her Delusion.
It was a communication from the Cryo Archon.
"The range of this signal... no way..."
The Tsaritsa isn't in Snezhnaya right now?!
...
Outside Komore Teahouse.
Kamisato Ayaka walked through the courtyard, her gaze sweeping around.
Her dog, the Shiba Inu, was missing.
Where could it have gone?
"It used to be so well-behaved."
Just as Ayaka was pondering.
"Hey—handle it gently, don't let anyone see!"
A lively voice came, sounding furtive.
"What are they up to again?"
Kamisato Ayaka shook her head and walked towards the source of the sound.
No doubt, it must be her good best friend.
...
Through the garden rocks, there was a natural open space.
Under the warm light, figures were running about.
"Phew... mission accomplished!"
The lively girl placed a large cardboard box on the ground, triumphantly raising her small face.
A little tired, she stood with her hands on her hips.
"Yoimiya, it's too big, it's not safe."
Beside the box, Keqing tentatively held it, hesitating.
Even for Qin Yu, this size was...
"No, I use this often, it's really fun."
Yoimiya said with a smile.
She had plenty of experience playing with this.
"Before that, did you take safety precautions?"
"I... I don't think so..."
"Then you—!"
Keqing, as a civil engineer, felt her blood pressure rising.
Setting off fireworks in the city without prior notice, was that really reliable?
"Hehe, we're all here."
Yoimiya blinked innocently.
"Right, Sister Hiiragi?"
"Mhm, I want to set off fireworks for Little Yu."
Hiiragi Senri also held a firework, looking forward to it.
She liked this kind of ordinary playful life very much.
Of course.
It would be even better if Little Yu was here, and everyone could play together.
"This is my first time..."
Kokomi blinked her big eyes, appearing a little nervous.
There were no such fireworks on Watatsumi Island.
So...
Why did she agree to set off fireworks for Mr. Qin Yu?
She remembered, it was for the Sacred Sakura Ritual.
He was currently shouldering the mission to save Inazuma.
Thinking of this, Kokomi bit her lip.
Mr. Qin Yu was so capable, he would surely return safely.
Energy +1
"I really can't do anything about you all."
Keqing crossed her arms, her face puffed out.
That scoundrel, he was truly fortunate.
Miles away in Yougou Mountain, he could still receive gifts from everyone.
"Let me teach you how to set off fireworks, Miss Kokomi."
Yoimiya volunteered, starting her instructions.
Just as she was busy and extremely excited.
"Yoimiya—!"
Ayaka appeared behind Yoimiya, her smile kind.
She also lightly tapped her good best friend on the head with a fan.
"Ahaha... the moon is so round tonight."
"Setting off fireworks secretly again!"
"Wuu..."
Yoimiya covered her small head, looking aggrieved.
"Alright, be careful."
Ayaka looked at her silly best friend and reminded her.
"Then, Ayaka, do you want to join?"
Yoimiya's spirits lifted.
Let's play together, Qin Yu's fireworks are huge!
"No, I still need to welcome a guest."
Ayaka shook her head and inquired about her dog.
Who had abducted it?
"I don't know."
The women exchanged glances and shook their heads.
"Alright, have fun."
Ayaka nodded, not thinking much of it.
"Ayaka, come back early."
...
After bidding farewell to the women, Ayaka walked out of Komore Teahouse.
The most important thing now was to welcome the visitor from Sumeru...
"Woof!"
Ayaka stopped.
"Is that sound... my dog?"
Following the sound, she instinctively looked.
The next moment, her eyes slowly widened.
"Phew... excuse me..."
On the street, a red-haired girl walked over.
She held a Shiba Inu in one arm and led a pack animal with the other.
Her face was flushed, and she was slightly out of breath.
"..."
Such a beautiful girl.
This was Ayaka's only thought.
"Excuse me, is this your dog?"
The girl held up the cute Shiba Inu and smiled.
"Yes, may I ask who you are..."
"I'm Nilou, from Sumeru, pleased to meet you!"
"I'm Ayaka, welcome."
The two women shook hands and gave each other a light hug.
The atmosphere was harmonious and affectionate.
Their artistic temperament, honed by dance, made them feel like kindred spirits at first sight.
They felt like they would become deeply affectionate sisters.