Anime Crossover: About How I Spoiled an Angel

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Sometimes, to others, it even sounds a bit like a "mixed-up sound".

In short.

If she knew what her boyfriend liked about her, she could better "emphasize" that quality, right?

Su Qing pulled out one hand and gently held Zhenzhu's head, their eyes meeting in the air.

Then he smiled, his tone gentle yet firm, yet his words sounded perfectly natural.

"I am... [Mahiru fan]. That means I love everything about you."

Ahhhhh!

A surprised and adorable smile instantly bloomed on Mahiru's face.

Then she excitedly said:

"Me too! Me too!"

"What is it?"

The girl took a deep breath, and then, as if to better express her affection and determination, shouted loudly:

"Me too... a Qing Dynasty enthusiast!"

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Chapter 283 A Vague Heart, Unexpectedly Bright

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The next day.

early morning.

The old sun permeated the air, appearing from afar like layers of golden ash.

A hazy, golden-gray hue, accompanied by a thin morning mist, seeped into my eyes.

Feeling drowsy.

Same as 【心】.

This is what a late autumn morning seems to be like.

It has a slight chill in it.

The scene that came into view was as blurry as an old movie.

But when the sunlight shines through the cool air, upon closer inspection, it is so bright.

It is the same as the character for "heart".

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This is not the first time that students from Soubu High School have gone on a school trip, nor will it be the last.

Kyoto, as a travel destination, is not actually a particularly desirable or anticipated choice for students living in Tokyo.

On the one hand, the two cities always look down on each other; on the other hand, compared to cultural relics, young and passionate hearts mostly crave adventure and excitement.

For example, going to Hokkaido for a thrilling skiing adventure?

Even Hikigaya, who prides himself on having a deep interest in Japanese history and culture, may not be that excited about this trip to Kyoto.

[It would be great if I could just wander around by myself...]

[Ugh, really. What's the point of having the class do activities together?]

Students who previously struggled to integrate into the class will not see any improvement in their treatment because of this.

[Won't this just make isolation and exclusion more pronounced?]

Hachiman sighed softly. It wasn't that he had a twisted personality; he was simply speaking out against these unreasonable systems.

After all, bullying in Japanese schools is a very common phenomenon, and it is reaching new highs every year.

If there really is such a thing as Bushido, then all those incompetent Japanese high-ranking officials should just commit seppuku!

Just as Hachiman was feeling indignant, he was suddenly gently patted on the shoulder.

"Hachiman, what are you daydreaming about? It's almost our class's turn to board the bullet train!"

His voice was gentle yet slightly playful; only Saika would speak to him like that.

"The train is about to arrive at the station..."

Just then, the broadcast came on, and Hachiman finally snapped out of his daze.

"Ah, I was indeed thinking about some things just now..."

"I see?"

Caijia tilted her head, seemingly understanding but not quite, with a slightly dazed expression. Then, she smiled brightly, and with a hint of reminder, asked in return,

"But I think it's better to concentrate on the platform, right?"

"...That's right, I'll be careful."

If someone else had said those words, Hachiman might not have accepted them so frankly.

He scratched his head awkwardly, wondering how Caijia always managed to catch him spacing out.

It's impossible for someone to be paying attention to themselves every single moment...

I must be getting distracted too often lately.

Saika and Hikigaya stood in the queue one after the other, waiting to enter the station. As for Su Qing, no one knew where she was; perhaps she had already gone in.

Another moment passed.

The two finally got into the station.

Because we arrived late, most of the front seats had already been taken.

The chattering was probably because the students were too excited.

So the two of them had no choice but to endure the noise and crowds, carrying their large and small bags of luggage as they walked towards the back.

Walking all the way to the last few rows, Hachiman chose a window seat in the last row and put his luggage away.

Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed that Su Qing was sitting on the other side.

He rested his chin on one hand, revealing half of his face, and looked out the window. The sunlight struggled to pass through the glass, but was instantly swallowed up by his dark, inky eyes.

— It was like falling off a bottomless cliff.

Su Qing sat there quietly, looking somewhat melancholy.

Speaking of which, as I walked over, Hachiman vaguely heard something like:

"Would you like to sit with him?", "You go ahead, but I'm a little hesitant," "Su seems a bit different today?" and so on.

No wonder those girls were so excited.

If the other person were to put on glasses in their current state, wouldn't they look like a complete scoundrel?

Fuck you!

Hachiman thought to himself, "I've been queuing outside for so long, what gives you the right to act all high and mighty inside?"

Although he came out a bit late, his twisted personality has been a long-standing issue.

He extended his hand, a smile on his face, intending to greet the other person and, if possible, subtly inquire whether they had something on their mind.

But Su Qing also turned around and looked over at that moment.

However, what they were looking at was not Hachiman, but the luggage on the ground.

That's a color.

"Good morning. By the way, Saika, if you can't move it, you can ask Hachiman to help you."

"I... I can actually do it."

As Caijia spoke, she tried to lift the box to prove herself, but another hand attacked her in the next moment.

She raised her surprised eyes, only to hear Hachiman say:

"It must be hard for you to move something this heavy, right? I just finished moving my own, so helping you is just a small thing..."

"Then, thank you for your help."

Caijia took a step back, like a nimble rabbit, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.

Hachiman wasn't immune to such smiles, so he had to look away first, then picked up Ayaka's suitcase and put it away.

After he finished doing all this, he found that Su Qing was looking out the window again.

"Hachiman, can I sit next to you?"

"...It's more accurate to say that I couldn't ask for it more than I could have."

When confronted by Ayaka, Hachiman inadvertently revealed his true feelings.

"Haha... Actually, me too."

Caijia covered her mouth and chuckled softly, then lay back in the chair, stretched, and made a comfortable sound.

"I'm really looking forward to this school trip, really."

She turned her eyes to look at the other person.

Hachiman was surprised to find that the light was exceptionally clear today, as were his sapphire-like eyes.

It was so clear that he had the illusion that he could hear Ayaka's thoughts.

"...I'm really looking forward to it too, uh, I mean, the two of us who made plans to go together or something."

Hikigaya scratched his head. "Can two guys really be called a date?"

Something feels off.

However, he suddenly realized something.

The reason why travel is worth looking forward to is not always because of the ambition to conquer Mount Everest.

Sometimes it's because of something else.

Some very ordinary and boring reasons

For example, creating shared memories with that special someone.

It may not be exciting, and it might even be a bit boring.

But it will definitely be worth remembering many years later.

"I'm looking forward to that too, but... there's something even more exciting."

I don't know if it was because the clouds happened to block out the morning light, but the pair of sapphires looked a little dull.

"What are you even more looking forward to?"

Hachiman was taken aback; for a moment, he couldn't think of anything more worthy of the other party's anticipation.

He believed he knew a bit about Caijia.

The other person doesn't seem very interested in Kyoto's shrines and temples either...

Surely she couldn't be expecting the Ministry of Revenue to confess his feelings, could she?

Don't.

That would definitely lead to the deal falling through.

In his confused state, Hikigaya inexplicably said:

"I don't know what it is, but if possible, can I look forward to it with you?"

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Chapter 284 A Beam of Light Leaks Through the Dawn