Anime Crossover: About How I Spoiled an Angel

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Hachiman Hikigaya blushed slightly and scratched the back of his head, looking a little embarrassed.

Su Qing stood to the side like a third wheel, not daring to speak loudly. Of course, given his culinary talent, he had no right to speak anyway.

……

After Totsuka Saika and Hikigaya worked together for a while, a fresh chicken salad was ready, and the aroma filled the air.

"How about Hachiman?"

Totsuka stood on tiptoe, looking at Hikigaya with a hint of anticipation. His bright eyes, which were usually so large, were now sparkling as if they could speak.

Don't look at me like that, or I might actually fall for you, damn it.

While avoiding eye contact, Hachiman took a spoonful and exclaimed in surprise.

"Ayaka, your culinary talent is truly terrifying!"

In contrast, the other person's culinary talent is also terrifyingly strong in some ways.

I won't say who it is, I'll just say it's me.

"Hehe, it's not that exaggerated, it's all thanks to your great cooperation, Hachiman."

Totsuka was a little embarrassed by the praise, and lowered her head slightly. Her originally pink face was flushed, like a ripe apple, and her hands unconsciously gripped the hem of her clothes.

"Oh, right, Su Qingjun, why don't you try some too?"

"Okay, thank you, Totsuka-kun. I really wouldn't know what to do without you."

This is a lie. Su Qing had actually been eyeing Totsuka Saika's group for a long time. He had originally planned to ask for help after the failure, but he didn't expect that the help would just come up and be defeated.

"Um……"

After taking a bite, Su Qing smacked her lips as if she were savoring it.

"How is Su Qingjun?"

Just as Su Qing was about to answer, she felt a gaze upon her—it was Hachiman. His usually deadpan eyes were wide open, and Su Qing understood what Hachiman was trying to say.

Tell me it's delicious! Tell me it's delicious right now!

Su Qing felt somewhat helpless. Hachiman was truly a womanizer who would forget loyalty, even though the two of them really didn't have any loyalty to each other now.

"Of course it's delicious! Totsuka-kun's cooking is truly amazing. Hachiman wasn't exaggerating. After all, you made it yourself, so it'll probably taste even better to him."

"Really, really?"

Totsuka Saika immediately became excited, her eyes sparkling with an unprecedented light as she stared intently at Hachiman, who was standing not far away. A faint smile graced her delicate face, as beautiful and radiant as a flower blooming in spring.

That Su Qing guy, he's so annoying, he tricked me!

"Well, for me, it's definitely the best meal I've ever had."

Hikigaya shrank back slightly, silently saying "I'm sorry, Komachi-nii," before answering decisively from the bottom of his heart.

"Great! Can I be in your group for cooking classes from now on?"

Damn, who could resist such pure eyes?

Hachiman Hikigaya looked at Su Qing, who gave him a look that said, "You decide for yourself." Hachiman immediately understood.

"Of course, rather, I'd like to ask you for a favor, Saika."

"Yeah! I'll try my best!"

Upon hearing that she could cook with Hachiman, Totsuka Saika jumped up and down excitedly.

Unable to resist the youthful, lively, and adorable Totsuka, Hikigaya could only continue touching his ears and looking elsewhere.

……

The scene shifts to Yui Yuigahama, who is in the group at the back. She had actually been secretly watching Su Qing and her group while they were making the indescribable food. Since they were not far away, she could roughly hear what they were talking about.

Do homemade dishes always taste better? Does Xiaoqing think so too?

Or should I try a few more times?

And so the girl found herself caught in this small dilemma...

Chapter 38 Just in Time

In the afternoon, the cooking class ended.

"Yui, hey, Yui!"

"Ah? Oh oh oh."

Yui Yuigahama snapped out of her daze and realized that it was Yumiko Miura calling her, her eyes filled with a hint of anger, as if she was dissatisfied that she hadn't been responded to so many times.

Seeing this, Yui Yuigahama panicked for a moment and quickly apologized:

"Sorry, sorry, I was just spacing out. What's wrong, Yumiko?"

"Oh, it seems you didn't listen to a word I said."

Yumiko Miura took a deep breath, as if she was restraining something.

"I told you we're going to karaoke with Hayama and the others after school, did you hear me?"

"Karaoke? I might..."

Yui Yuigahama seemed a little hesitant. She had actually gone there quite a few times in the past few days, and she really didn't want to go today.

On the one hand, my pocket money comes from my parents, and I don't work extra jobs to earn pocket money. My wallet can't withstand this kind of strain.

On the other hand, because of what just happened, she really wanted to go home early today and try a few more times.

Upon hearing this, Miura Yumiko frowned, her tone clearly showing displeasure.

"Huh? Yui, does that mean you don't want to go?"

I went through so much trouble to make these arrangements, wouldn't it be nice for everyone to go out and relax together?

"Don't be such a spoilsport!"

Yui Yuigahama waved her hands frantically, looking somewhat nervous, and even her speech became a little stammering.

No, no, I didn't mean that.

"Then what do you mean?"

"It's, it's..."

Yumiko Miura was clearly getting impatient.

Yui Yuigahama was speechless for a moment; she really didn't know how to refuse Yumiko Miura.

So, I guess I have no choice but to agree?

"Oi~"

The cheerful voice broke the somewhat stiff atmosphere.

The group looked towards the source of the sound and discovered that Su Qing had walked over at some point.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I came to see Yui."

Actually, I've loved cute puppies since I was a child.

When Yui sent me a picture of Sabre on e-commerce over the weekend, I asked her to take me for a walk and some fun with Sabre today.

so……"

When Su Qing said this, there was a hint of apology in her eyes.

"I borrowed Yui today, so I can't go to karaoke with you guys."

After saying that, he gave Yui a knowing look, and Yui understood immediately and reacted quickly.

"Yes, yes, Qing and I had already made plans to take Sabre for a walk today. So I'm sorry, Yumiko, I can't go with you today."

After saying that, Yui Yuigahama put her hands together in prayer.

Miura Yumiko was clearly wary of Su Qing after what happened last time. After hearing their explanations, she didn't bother to discern whether they were true or false, even though it didn't really matter. Her tone, however, still carried a hint of displeasure.

"What? You already made plans with the transfer student? Why didn't you say so earlier? Okay then, Hime, Hayama, and I will go."

"Let's go then, Yui."

After Su Qing finished speaking, she grabbed Yui Yuigahama's small hand, returned to her seat, picked up her and Yui's schoolbags, and walked out of the classroom.

Huh?! Why is Xiaoqing holding my hand so soon?

Ahhh, this is the first time a boy has held my hand.

Is my first time really gone just like that?

That's so unfair! I haven't even realized what's going on yet.

However, however

If it were Xiaoqing, I wouldn't find it annoying.

and,

Xiaoqing's hands are so warm.

There was no unbearable heat from the summer sun high in the sky.

Unlike the howling, cold winds from the north in winter.

Yes, there is only that gentle warmth, like the spring sun, which can melt ice and snow and bring everything back to life with just a gentle touch.

If only the distance from my seat to the outside of the classroom could be a little longer.

If only Xiaoqing could walk a little slower.

I really wish I could stay like this forever, always being led by Xiaoqing's hand.

Will that day ever come?

Will it happen?

After all, we're best friends!

……

"Hey you, why are you still spacing out? Tell me, what just happened?"

Su Qing led Yui out of the classroom to a quiet corner where there were few people.

I must say, Yui's hands have delicate, smooth, and soft skin; you can't even feel any bones in them—it's like holding a boneless chicken claw.

So, finding a girlfriend is the same as finding X?

Enough, stop badmouthing my Giegie.

"Actually, it's nothing, it's just that I went out with them quite a few times last week, and my wallet keeps complaining to me that I can't go so often anymore ╥﹏╥"

"Ouch! That hurts! Xiaoqing, you hit me again!"

No matter who you are, get off Xiao Qing!

Then give me back the handsome and gentle Xiao Qing from just now!

Su Qing withdrew her hand that had just tapped Yui, somewhat helplessly.

"Are you an idiot? If you don't want to go next time, just say so. Why are you so silent, like a little crybaby who's been bullied? I thought you'd been bullied."

"I'm not some crybaby, you know! I'll bite you if you dare! ヽ(≧Д≦)ノ!"

Yui Yuigahama, somewhat embarrassed and indignant, made a biting motion, her fingers curling slightly, her pink mouth wide open, revealing a few clean and cute little teeth, and she let out a strange howl.

It's practically the same as women's self-defense techniques: zero lethality, but 100% guaranteed to tempt people to commit crimes.

Su Qing also put on a scared expression, looking very flustered.

"Damn it, I knew you weren't Yui! You've finally revealed your true form? Turns out you're a husky that's become human!"

I'm telling you, you can't eat me, I don't taste good.

But my friend Yui is so tender and delicious, I'll take you to find her right now!

"What? There are no monsters here! Even if there were, wouldn't they protect me in novels? Xiao Qing is so awful!"

Yui Yuigahama's mouth bulged out like a small pufferfish, clearly dissatisfied with Su Qing's statement.

"Of course I'd protect her if she were a princess or something, but if it's Yui... tsk tsk."