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"But I just can't remember," Tsubakihara Nina said, completely baffled. She felt that familiarity too, but couldn't pinpoint the source, nor could she connect it to a cat. "I have absolutely no recollection of it... Yuna, what about you?"
"Me too," Yuna said, equally curious about this. "Why don't we ask Xiaoxiao?"
“He clearly doesn’t want to tell us,” she said, then, seeing the beautiful silver-haired girl hand over the cut fruit, Tsubakihara Nina took the opportunity to ask, “Thank you, Tsukasa-san. Do you know anything about our situation, or about Mu-kun?”
The Tsubaki sisters and Anri Tsukasa were not familiar with each other. Although they attended the same school, Anri had only recently transferred and was therefore unfamiliar with the school. So Nina's inquiry was very polite.
“Nina-senpai, just call me by my name. As for Xiaoxiao, it’s a pity that Xiaoxiao and I didn’t have a chance in the past.” She shook her head with some regret, and also admired Yuna and Nina. “So I don’t know anything about your past. If you want to know, you can only ask Xiaoxiao or Ms. Mira.”
"...I see, Anri-san, you're Koko's maid, right? How did you two meet?" Yuna asked curiously. Anri's hand paused. "It's a long story. Koko and I have a lot going on. He saved me."
It was a cliché hero-saves-the-damsel-in-distress story, but the Tsubakihara sisters listened with great interest, their eyes shining. And, perhaps it was just her imagination, Nina felt that this kind of story was strangely familiar. "That guy isn't just a harem guy, no wonder Mom and you all like him so much, and he's so popular at school."
With just a prop, Mu Xiaoxiao exposed most of Ancheng's conspiracy. However, for Baihe Meihe, these things were not important for the time being. Right now, she just wanted to enjoy some time alone with Mu Xiaoxiao.
Walking with Teacher Baihe on the tree-lined path, feeling the warmth and touch of the beauty beside her, Mu Xiaoxiao turned her head to look at the hand she was holding tightly, as if afraid that he would slip away from her grasp.
"It feels like I've gone back to that time," Shirakawa Miwa said, her fingers interlaced, her beautiful eyes smiling as she looked at Mu Xiaoxiao's face. "Although it was only a few levels, it feels like yesterday to me."
“For me, it really was yesterday,” Mu Xiaoxiao shrugged, then, as if remembering something, asked, “Mei and you, how did you discover the truth?”
"It was just a coincidence, I think. I saw the [Superpower Training Box]. The Superpower Training Box that Liulichuan was holding was given to her by you, Xiaoxiao, right? It made me realize your identity." Baihe Meihe stopped in her tracks, grabbed Mu Xiaoxiao's hand and suddenly pressed him against a tree, biting her lip and staring intently at him.
"I can't blame you for disappearing for so many years, Xiao Xiao, but now I won't let you leave me again." Baihe Meihe pinched Ruo Mu's small face with her fingers, her fingertips tracing his eyes, eyelashes, and nose. His completely unchanged appearance made the blonde female teacher's heart flutter.
"Mu Xiaoxiao, don't even think about escaping."
"Why would I run away?" Mu Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes, feeling like she was about to be seduced again, so she reached out to retaliate, sliding her hand up her alluring curves. "With such a beautiful woman by my side, how could I bear to leave?"
A long-lost feeling surged back into her heart, or rather, resurfaced in her body. Baihe Meihe's pretty face instantly flushed red, especially when she discovered that the nimble hand was actually reaching inside, grasping her towering breasts. She almost fell over.
"Look at the occasion, you dishonest, bad student..."
Shirakawa Meiwa grabbed Mu Xiaoxiao and dragged her into the woods. She only breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the surrounding leaves blocking her way. By this time, the naughty thing had already climbed to the top and was playing with her. She couldn't hold it with one hand at all. It seems that Meiwa has grown a lot over the years.
Ms. Baihe pressed her chest, but did not reject his touch, clearly still liking it.
"It was clearly Ms. Mei who was tempting me," Mu Xiaoxiao said innocently, her eyes wide. "What a bad teacher! Deliberately tempting her own student like that, it's awful."
Originally, it wasn't a big deal, but after he said that, Shirakawa Miwa felt a little ashamed and a little agitated. As an excellent teacher, she was now doing this kind of thing with her student.
"What's with all this talk about temptation? We've already done it, haven't we? Besides... I'm not just going to tempt you, I'm going to devour you. Maybe it's because I've been suppressing myself for too long, or maybe it's because Teacher Meihe is always more proactive. Just like back at the Shirakawa family, the blonde beauty bit Mu Xiaoxiao's mouth hard and pressed her whole body against her."
The plump dumplings visibly transformed into dried persimmons.
They were almost squeezed out; it was a shocking sight. "Little one, little one~.~."
Well, Teacher Baihe was getting carried away and more and more emotional. This intense and passionate emotion also ignited Mu Xiaoxiao's desire. Like thunder and lightning, she began to savor her taste. "Meihe, the fruit is ripe."
Mu Xiaoxiao raised her eyes, her mouth seemingly full, and said indistinctly,
Shirakawa Miwa blushed and looked down at him, "I think it's not just that we're mature, it's that we've gotten old."
"No, that's not true. It's fresh, juicy, and sweet—just right." Mu Xiaoxiao breathed a sigh of relief, then moved her fingers, and a card appeared before her. "I'll also give you this. With this, you won't have to worry about me leaving."
Miwa Shirakawa already knew what it was: a communication card, or perhaps a marriage agency document?
The blonde female teacher took the card, feeling the bond between herself and the boy in her arms. Her last shred of reason vanished, and she pounced on him like a fierce mother wolf.
Chapter 327 We Are Childhood Sweethearts
Yuji Anjo returned to his old house. Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar room, his expression was very complicated.
After his parents passed away, he was adopted by Ancheng Councilor and left this place. Ancheng Councilor had a good network of connections and a good family background, so after being adopted, he lived a better and better life. Although he was an adopted son, his life was still very comfortable. Even now, he does not understand why his adoptive father valued him so much.
My parents have no relation to Ancheng's family.
But now, hearing his brother's words, he understood something... Tsubakihara.
“Yuna, Nina, don’t blame me. Since you’ve been so heartless to me, I have no choice but to use this method to win you back.” Anjou Yuji was initially unconcerned, but being adopted by the Anjou family over the years had long since changed his mindset, coupled with the cold attitude of the Tsubakihara family after his return.
He had been so looking forward to reuniting with his childhood sweethearts, and their relationship had been so close before, but now... Yuna and the others' close relationship with another boy broke Anjou Yuji's defenses, and made him determined to win them back, even if it meant using dirty tricks!
Yuna Tsubakihara and Nina Tsubakihara, they are my childhood friends, they are mine!!!
With bloodshot eyes, Anjou Yuji walked out of his house with these thoughts in mind. He stood in front of the Tsubakihara family's door once again, glanced at the "Tsubakihara" nameplate on the wall, and rang the doorbell. He wanted to use his childhood friend status to get close to the Tsubakihara family.
Then... looking at the gift box in her hand, a smile involuntarily appeared on her face. Inside were gifts carefully prepared by the Ancheng family.
The thought of the women of the Tsubakihara family being drugged and at the mercy of others made Anjou Yuji's heart race. A strong sense of excitement and malice surged into his heart, making him tremble all over. A malicious smile gradually appeared on his face.
But the prerequisite is that they have to eat it; otherwise, it's useless. *Click*...
The moment the door opened, his malicious expression vanished without a trace, replaced by a calm and gentle one, and he blurted out, "Yuna, I've come to see you. Uh."
Her words were cut short. It wasn't the Tsubakihara sisters or Tsubakihara Mira who opened the door, but the unfamiliar boy she had met before. All the words she wanted to say stuck in her throat. Her face, which had just returned to normal, turned ugly again, with wisps of black mist floating on it, mixing with her strange expression.
Clearly, she hadn't expected him to open the door. "You..."
"Hello," Mu Xiaoxiao raised the corners of her mouth, her face beaming with a bright smile, "Is there something you need?" "I'm here to see Yuna and the others."
Mu Xiaoxiao gave An Cheng Yousi a meaningful look, then stepped aside. "They're at home. Please come in."
This person actually let him in, which surprised Anjou Yuji. He was stunned for a moment, and a thought flashed through his mind: This person is actually quite nice... Wait a minute! Why is he acting like the master of the Tsubakihara family?! Isn't this person a guest of the Tsubakihara family? Or does he have some special relationship with Yuna and the others?
Mu Xiaoxiao acted like the master of the house, making An Cheng Yousi enviously rub his clothes tightly, but he ultimately lowered his head and went inside. "Excuse me."
"I visited the Tsubakihara family when I was little, and nothing has changed," Anjou Yuji thought silently as he followed Mu Xiaoxiao into the entryway. Then, he saw the Tsubakihara sisters at the kitchen dining table and saw his goal.
"It's you?!" Yuna Tsubakihara exclaimed, her mouth agape.
“Yuna, I’ve moved in, so I came to say hello,” Yuji Anjo greeted her hastily, giving what he thought was a very gentle smile. However, Yuna completely ignored him, grabbing Mu Xiaoxiao’s shoulder and pulling her aside to whisper to her.
"Why did you bring him in here?!" Yuna stomped her foot and covered her mouth as she whispered a complaint. "Idiot Xiaoxiao, you said that guy had bad intentions towards us, and you still brought him home. Isn't that more dangerous?!"
As she spoke hurriedly, her sweet breath wafted onto Mu Xiaoxiao's face, carrying a hint of allure and captivating charm. Mu Xiaoxiao glanced sideways at her cherry lips, "How can we make him self-destruct if we don't bring him in? As for safety, don't worry, I'm here. I'll protect you."
Hearing that I would protect you, Yuna Tsubaki froze, her heart trembling involuntarily. That fluttering feeling melted through her body and lingered for a long time. Moreover... there was a familiar feeling, as if many years ago, someone had said something similar to her. Her cute and delicate face gradually turned red, like a ripe apple.
His body instinctively drew closer, almost pressing against Mu Xiaoxiao. The boy's aura enveloped the girl, and Yuna found herself not disliking it at all. His warm, soft lips were so close, it seemed that she could kiss him just a little bit more.
Judging from her absent-minded look, she didn't seem to realize how ambiguous their actions were. Behind her, Anjou Yuji's eyes were already blazing with anger! "Then it's settled. Since Mom isn't home, Xiaoxiao, you take responsibility... to protect me and Nina's safety," Tsubakihara Yuna said softly, her clear eyes fixed on Mu Xiaoxiao, a sweet smile in their depths.
Mu Xiao narrowed her eyes, grinned mischievously, and met her gaze. Her eyes then swept over Tsubakihara Yuna's beautiful face and alluring pink lips. "Yuna-kun, don't you think that what we're doing right now... is a little off?"
ah? What's the meaning?
Before Yuna Tsubakihara could react, she saw the boy in front of her lick his lips. At such close range, she could clearly see the movement of his tongue, as if he was hinting at something. The girl's head stiffened, and a blush instantly spread across her neck and ears.
Although the girl blushed with embarrassment, she didn't distance herself and stubbornly said, "What's wrong with that? We're practically family now, so it's normal to be a little closer."
It's strange, but I don't feel any aversion to being close to someone like this at all. In fact, being close to someone like this gives me a warm and reassuring feeling.
"Family?" Mu Xiaoxiao didn't expect her to say such a thing. The relationships in our family are a bit complicated. "Since we're family, Yuna, shouldn't you call me Dad?"
Yuna Tsubaki pouted and pinched Mu Xiaoxiao's arm. "I don't want to call you that, you silly Xiaoxiao! You're actually a year younger than me, you should call me 'older sister'!"
Even if he and Mom have that kind of relationship, I don't want to call him "Dad." "Sigh, you won't even call me 'Father'... What an unfilial daughter."
Several crosses appeared on Yuna's forehead. She angrily left Mu Xiaoxiao's side, glaring at him. When she turned around, she saw An Cheng Youji's dark face. Clearly, he had seen Mu Xiaoxiao and Tsubakihara Yuna's intimate behavior.
What are those two doing?! Are they deliberately avoiding me and whispering to each other? And they're so close, their bodies are practically touching. Seeing the girl he likes being so intimate with another guy, his head was buzzing.
Why is he making that face? It's kind of scary... Wait, could it be that he was provoked by seeing me being so intimate with Xiaoxiao? Yuna Tsubaki's mind raced and she immediately realized the truth. For some reason, seeing Yuuji Anjo's displeased and gloomy expression made her feel very happy.
Originally, Yuna didn't dislike him that much; at most, they were strangers who had parted ways. She even felt a little sorry for him because of his family's misfortunes. But after returning after many years, he actually harbored malicious intentions, which made Yuna very angry.
She felt she hadn't wronged this person.
So when she saw Yuji Anjou's dark and unhappy face, Yuna Tsubaki couldn't help but have an idea. She first glanced at Mu Xiaoxiao, who had returned to the dining table, then pulled out the chair next to him and sat down next to Mu Xiaoxiao.
Ok?
Originally, Mu Xiaoxiao and Yuna were seated one seat apart, but now Yuna is sitting next to her, very close.
Faced with Mu Xiaoxiao's suspicious gaze, Yuna didn't explain. She winked at him with her cute eyes and gave him a playful smile. On the other side, Tsubakihara Nina looked deeply at her sister, then turned her head to glance at the gloomy Anjou Yuji, as if she had guessed her sister's plan.
I never expected Yuna to have this side to her.
“Yuna, who… is he?” Anjou Yuji forced a smile. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen him before. Is he your friend?” Why… what is this person’s relationship with you? Why are you all so close, as if he were the head of the Tsubakihara family?
“Of course not friends, Xiaoxiao is our family,” Tsubakihara Yuna nudged Mu Xiaoxiao’s arm with her shoulder, smiling gently. When she looked at Anjou Yuji, her expression returned to its usual calm. “He lives with us too.”
Family? Living together?!
“Yes, we’re relatives,” Yuji Anjou said, relieved.
“Of course, it’s not like we’re relatives, it’s more like we’re closer…” Yuna Tsubakihara said a little shyly, but just then, Nina added from the other side.
"Xiaoxiao and I are childhood sweethearts."
a bolt from the blue!
Yuuji Anjo was stunned, his mouth agape. "Childhood friend??"
"Yes, yes, Xiaoxiao and I are childhood sweethearts. We've known each other since we were little." Although it's still unclear how they met—that awful Xiaoxiao just won't tell us—the divination device has confirmed that they did indeed know each other when they were children.
It's no problem to say they were childhood sweethearts.
Seeing her sister beaming with joy, Rina adjusted her glasses, keeping her accomplishments hidden.
This was not good news for Anjou Yuuji. To be honest, even if they were lovers, it wouldn't have been as devastating as the blow from her childhood friend. Anjou Yuuji thought she was unique and important to her childhood friend, but in the end... in their eyes, this person was their childhood friend and the closest person to them.
And what about me? What am I?
Yuji Anjo clenched his fists tightly, lowered his head, and felt a void in his heart. His pupils lost their luster. This person... this person... stole everything that should have been mine!!
Chapter 328 Breaking Through Defenses, Despair
Mu Xiaoxiao's expression was slightly strange at Yuna and Nina's childhood friend story, but he didn't refute it. After all, the person opposite him looked livid, and the scene of him being angry but forced to be stubborn was surprisingly interesting.
Yuji Anjo was hit hardest. The news was like an arrow piercing his heart. His eyes were faintly red with blood. He stared intently at Mu Xiaoxiao, who was sandwiched between the Tsubakihara sisters. A feeling of depression lingered in his chest for a long time.
Childhood friends, they were childhood friends too... Heh, Anjou Yuji seemed to be having some kind of hallucination. I should be the one sitting there, chatting and laughing with Yuna and the others. The one who should be the one being intimate and ambiguous should be me, not this guy!
"So, is there anything else?" Tsubakihara Nina's tone was cold towards Anjou Yuji. "If there's nothing else, shouldn't you leave? We're busy too."
Xiaoxiao and I have things to do; we don't have time to waste here.
The conversation was clearly aimed at getting rid of him. Compared to Yuna, Tsubakihara Nina was even more impolite, and her rude attitude embarrassed him. It was a clear case of double standards. Anjou Yuji couldn't stand the disdainful look, but since he hadn't achieved his goal and couldn't leave, he had no choice but to humble himself.
"I brought you a gift, this."
He took out the gift box with a fawning smile, lowered his head humbly, his eyes hidden in the shadows, their depths unreadable, yet a ravenous glint flashed within them. His muscles were tense, a profound sense of humiliation washing over him. He vowed to take revenge for all the humiliation he had suffered!
Tsubakihara Nina, you forced me to do this...
Oh, and that guy too, who stole my childhood friend, stole my things, and kept looking at me with that mocking gaze... He'll pay for this!!!
Even though Mu Xiaoxiao sat there doing nothing and saying nothing, just smiling at An Cheng You Si, she still made him resentful, even though his smile did have a mocking tone.
He was already plotting revenge against the Tsubakihara family and Mu Xiaoxiao, but outwardly he revealed nothing, remaining harmless and subservient. Most people would have been fooled, but even Yuna, who had already learned the truth from the [Right and Wrong Omen], wouldn't be fooled. "No, we don't need the gifts. You can take them back."
"No, please," Mu Xiaoxiao, who hadn't spoken until now, grabbed Tsubakihara Yuna's slender hand, stopping the girl from refusing. He seemed very interested, smiling as he looked at the gift box in her hand. "Why not accept a gift that's given away for free? It doesn't cost any money, and it's a token of our appreciation."
but
Seeing Mu Xiaoxiao wink at her secretly, and feeling the touch of his hand—it seemed like he pinched her? Tsubakihara Yuna could only pout her rosy lips, "I know."
Instead of refusing, she chose to believe Mu Xiaoxiao. Unbeknownst to her, she and her sister Ren Nai had already become completely obedient to Mu Xiaoxiao.
Why is he still holding my hand? You idiot. Yuna glanced at her hand that he was holding, blushed and pulled her hand away. She felt a little disappointed the moment they separated. Then she noticed the strange look that Nina was giving her. Feeling guilty, Yuna quickly looked away.
Mu Xiaoxiao ignored his sisters' little gestures. He leaned back lazily in his chair, tapping his fingers lightly on the table. "Give it to me."
This bossy attitude infuriated An Cheng You Si, but for his own purposes, he could only force a smile and place the gift box in front of Mu Xiao Xiao, while hesitantly glancing at the two girls beside him, "This is for them..."
This carefully prepared gift was specially for the Tsubakihara sisters, but Mu Xiaoxiao didn't care. She tore open the box with a "click-clack" sound, revealing the true contents inside: a delicate pastry cake.
"It's nothing expensive, just a dessert cake. I think you'll like it, right?" he explained, looking at the cake in front of Mu Xiaoxiao with a hint of nervousness. "It's just a small token of my appreciation."
Mu Xiaoxiao seemed to understand something, a smile playing on her lips as she looked around, "It does look pretty good, don't you think?"
Generally speaking, girls like this kind of dessert, but both Yuna Tsubakihara and Nina Tsubakihara shook their heads with little interest, saying, "I'm not interested."
"Me too, although I like cake, but this one..." Both sisters sensed something was off.
Yuji Anjou panicked. This was just a souvenir from me! Did they really not want to accept it? We were childhood friends, after all. Why were they so wary of me? Even though I did tamper with it a little, if they were this vigilant, wouldn't I never have a chance?
Takaya-nii wanted me to use my childhood friend status to get close to the Tsubakihara family, but it seems that won't work at all... "You're not interested? Then I'll accept it without hesitation," Mu Xiaoxiao stuck out her tongue, hugged the cake to her chest, and licked her lips with a smile. "It looks delicious. I think it's okay for me to try it?"
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