Anime Crossover: About How I Spoiled an Angel

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"Didn't you say you weren't interested in dating for the time being?"

"I was just thinking of introducing you to some of my good friends, but seeing so many beautiful girls in your club, I suddenly feel like they're not good enough for you~"

Su Qing shook her head, the smile from before gone from her face.

"Let's get straight to the point. I know you didn't come to see me for these things."

"You've seen through me. Do you think I've written all my thoughts on my face?"

Zheben wanted to crack a joke, but seeing Su Qing's calm eyes staring at him, he became serious again.

"You said those things to me on purpose, didn't you? But I don't doubt their truthfulness. I just didn't expect Hachiman to have grown up like this."

"Regret it?"

Su Qing suddenly laughed.

"Not really, I didn't have much communication with him."

Zheben knew that Su Qing was joking with him, but he didn't take it to heart.

"Could you apologize to him for me?"

"Tell me."

"Yeah, I just brought up the time he confessed to me and got rejected in front of those two girls. I actually thought that after so much time had passed, it was all in the past. Now that I think about it, he must have been really embarrassed."

Zheben sighed softly as he said this.

"If you want to apologize, go apologize yourself."

"Hey, aren't you Hachiman's friend?"

Zheben never expected to be rejected. Logically, shouldn't he have agreed at this point?

"Friends have no obligation to act as mouthpieces."

Su Qing said calmly.

"Using me as a mouthpiece is an exaggeration. Think about it, if I went to apologize, it would be even more awkward for Hikiya-kun, right? Besides, we don't even know when we'll see each other again."

Su Qing merely looked disdainful upon hearing this.

"Come on, the island is such a small place. If we meet for a meal today, we might meet again tomorrow while shopping at the mall. Next time, we'll have to come up with a better reason."

Besides, Hachiman isn't as fragile as you think; he'll give you an even bigger surprise next time you meet.

"Haha, you're right. As for the surprise, I'll look forward to it!"

Her conversation with Zheben lasted only a few minutes before she was called back by her companions. They were talking so loudly that Su Qing could hear them.

"Kaori, you actually went to chat up a handsome guy behind my back! Did you get any money?"

"It wasn't a flirting attempt, it was something else."

"I don't care, just one thing—no sneaking off!"

"Hi hi hi."

……

Su Qing didn't pay any attention to what she heard. Her right hand still held the rim of the cup firmly, and her wrist turned slightly. The water in the cup rippled and spread out in circles.

Orimoto, Ayaka, Hachiman...

They should be able to form an interesting line.

As for the snow...

She seemed to have forgotten the person she had promised to help that day.

It wasn't just Hachiman Hikigaya.

And you, Yukino Yukinoshita.

Feeling lost? Think about it.

Then confusion, then reflection.

This went on and on.

Until the day you find the answer.

At the dining table, the dim yellow light remained. Su Qing's eyelids were slightly lowered, her posture still upright, but she appeared somewhat lonely.

……

"Um, thank you so much for speaking up for me earlier..."

Meanwhile, Hikigaya and Ayaka were walking home when Hikigaya, as if he had thought of something, touched his hair and said something.

"It's alright, Hachiman. No matter how many times, I'll always be here for you."

Just like... back then.

Caijia smiled, but her tone was very serious.

Oh no, oh no, don't say things like that so casually!

You know, I really wouldn't be able to resist!!!

Hachiman blushed at the sudden remark. His years of habit led him to look to the other side, but a glimpse out of the corner of his eye revealed something strange.

"Caijia, what happened to your hand?"

Shocked and worried, Hachiman actually used one hand to hold up Ayaka's palm, but her originally fair skin was now somewhat red and swollen.

"Hachiman..."

Saika blushed on both sides of her cheeks after being ambushed by Hachiman.

At this moment, Hachiman had no heart to appreciate the scenery, and only spoke in a self-reproachful tone.

"It's because you slammed your hand on the table just now, isn't it? I'm sorry, it's all because of me."

Seeing Hachiman trapped in a vicious cycle, Saika suppressed the embarrassment of having her delicate hand tightly held by Hikigaya and whispered.

"It's alright, Hachiman, it's not your fault. I did it because I wanted to."

Perhaps it was Saika's unique and delicate voice, or perhaps it was the smooth touch in his hand that awakened Hachiman. At this moment, Hachiman realized that he had been holding Saika's hand tightly for just a while.

No matter what, isn't that incredibly rude?

But can a boy's hands really be this good?

It's practically like it's made of water...

"I'm so sorry, I got too excited just now. Does your hand hurt?"

"Hmm... I feel a little bit in my left hand, but I don't feel much in my right hand."

Saika held out both hands for comparison. Hachiman observed for a while and found that his left hand had indeed turned red, while his right hand remained unchanged.

"Then I'll go buy you an ice pack. You wait for me there for a while."

After she finished speaking, Hachiman's figure gradually shrank in Ayaka's field of vision, but at the same time, the tenderness in her eyes also increased little by little.

Hachiman, still the same as always...

……

"That should be enough."

Hachiman skillfully tied a small bag of ice packs to Saika's left hand, then asked with concern:

"How does it feel? Is that more comfortable?"

"Hmm, that feels much better. Thank you, Hachiman. You seem quite skilled at this."

"Haha... I've been injured quite a lot before, so I'll gradually learn how to do it."

Hachiman felt a little embarrassed by Ayaka's praise. He wondered why Ayaka's gaze had become so gentle after he bought the ice packs; it was almost as if she were looking at him with tenderness. This made Hachiman even more hesitant to look directly at Ayaka, and he could only stealthily shift his gaze to the floor.

When Saika saw Hikigaya like this, perhaps because of the loss, or perhaps because of the emotion she felt at that moment, a little tenderness finally overflowed from her eyes.

"Hachiman, I like it..."

"??!!"

Hikigaya was startled by the sudden confession. He was squatting down and instantly collapsed to the ground, his mind completely blank.

Did I hear that right?

Did Saika just confess her feelings to me?

Am I dreaming?

Can anyone tell me what's going on?

When Saika saw Hachiman sprawled on the ground, she chuckled twice and then said:

"Don't you think the little penguin on this ice pack is cute, Hachiman?"

penguin?

So it turns out you like penguins, not Hachiman...

Although it wasn't what he expected, Hachiman felt he had to thank the person who designed the ice pack design.

Nice, this penguin is well designed!

"Ah...this penguin is really cute."

Hikigaya laughed awkwardly. He almost misunderstood, but Saika was a man, so he was probably overthinking things.

After all, if someone is going to confess their feelings, shouldn't it be someone else who does it?

Upon hearing this, Caijia's smile grew even brighter. She stood up gracefully, gently brushed the dust off her clothes, and then took light steps forward, bending down gently and extending her soft right hand.

"Hachiman, let me help you up."

"Oh, good."

Afterwards, due to time constraints, the two did not sit down anymore, but continued walking. However, they both remained silent, and a subtle atmosphere filled the air.

At this moment, Hikigaya felt as if a spring breeze was blowing through his heart. The words "Hachiman, I like..." kept echoing in his mind, carrying a hint of sweetness and excitement, leaving him no time to think of anything else.

Therefore, he did not notice that Caijia's ears and cheeks were blushing slightly, like peach blossoms blooming in the morning light, shy and touching.

【Hachiman, I'm sorry, please forgive me for only being able to do it this way】

I want to tell you everything...

However, I am happy enough now.

Therefore, I dare not be greedy anymore.

So, this is fine.

That's good.

【Hachiman...】

Unfortunately, the girl's heartfelt words at this moment are destined to be unheard by her beloved.

Some say that true unrequited love is like a sour plum ice pot in summer; you only realize how it's sour when it breaks and the bell rings, but outsiders can't hear the cicadas chirping or the dogs barking. Only the person experiencing it knows the bitterness.

However, Ayaka did not think so at the moment.

Because, as long as he can stay by Hachiman's side, even this sour feeling...

They were all filled with the taste of happiness.

……

Chapter 93 You can't cheat on the angel!

“Sit here.”

The girl's voice was still melodious, but now it carried a hint of coldness.

"what……"

"Ok?"

"I'll sit down right now, I'll sit down right now."

Clearly, at this very moment, Su Qing, who had just finished a pleasant club dinner, was facing the judgment of the angel judge.