Anime Crossover: About How I Spoiled an Angel

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He suddenly lowered his eyes, his voice still gentle and magnetic.

"So, thank you so much for taking care of me all this time."

No, don't say such things!

Is he leaving? Is it because of me?

No, please don't go, please don't go!

Shiina felt more lost than ever before. Even though Su Qing was right beside her, the sense of security she should have felt vanished like morning mist.

Her heart was also overwhelmed by a bottomless sorrow, a sorrow that seemed to have a physical form, subtly invading every nerve ending, making her blood seem to lose its usual flow, becoming heavy and sluggish.

Her heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible, enormous hand, each beat accompanied by indescribable oppression and pain, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

"do not go……"

Su Qing suddenly felt a warm and real touch spreading from his chest, accompanied by a gentle yet firm strength. He looked down and saw Shiina's small hand tightly gripping his clothes, her fingertips trembling slightly with tension or excitement.

Although her voice trembled and was very soft, Su Qing could not ignore it at this moment.

Is she crying?

Because of whom?

Is it me?

Why are we still thinking about these things?

Whether you're crying or not, there's only one thing you should do right now, right?

Su Qing's heartstrings were gently plucked, and then almost subconsciously she opened her arms, like a gentle breeze under the warm spring sun, softly encircling the girl in her arms.

Then, one of his hands slowly rose, like fingers gently brushing away dewdrops in the morning light, and gently landed on the girl's full head.

Fingertips ran through her soft, flaxen hair, each touch filled with endless tenderness and care, as if afraid that even the slightest pressure would disturb this tranquil beauty.

Then, Su Qing parted her thin lips slightly and spoke slowly in a delicate, almost murmured, gentle tone:

"Sweetie, I'm right here. I won't go anywhere."

Su Qing paused slightly again, as if carefully considering each word that followed.

Then, his voice gained an indescribable tenderness.

"If you don't believe me, try hugging me even tighter, it's okay."

As soon as he finished speaking, the girl's delicate body in his arms moved even closer, and the pull from their clothes became even stronger.

Su Qing didn't pay attention and instead began to softly chant something.

"May I be like the stars and you like the moon, shining brightly every night."

As if reaching the climax of the song, Su Qing's voice became increasingly steady, melodious and graceful.

"The moon may be dark for a while, but the stars will always be bright. Let the stars shine until the moon returns, and together we will be full and bright."

When the music ended, only the lingering notes still echoed in the small living room.

The girl's body gradually calmed down in his arms, and her tightly clenched fists quietly loosened and slowly fell to her sides.

It's this feeling of security.

That's too unfair...

Chapter 95 Can you sing it for me?

"No, please stop laughing at me..."

Su Qing's home, on the sofa.

Shiina buried her head deep into the soft cushions, only occasionally letting her two warm, caramel-like eyes peek out to secretly observe every subtle movement of the person beside her.

However, whenever their eyes inadvertently met, she would be overwhelmed by a sudden surge of emotions, quickly retreating back into her comfortable haven.

Then, a soft "mmm" sound escaped from the pillow, like the most delicate murmur in the night sky.

If Su Qing were to describe Shiina's current state, it would be like a frightened kitten. Even the slightest sound or movement would startle it, causing it to hide away like it is now.

"Haha, who told you to think I was saying goodbye and leaving? I thought something had suddenly happened to you."

Su Qing had just been worried about what was wrong with Shiina when she suddenly hugged her tightly and kept clutching her clothes. When she asked, she found out that Shiina thought she was saying goodbye.

This is just too—too cute!

But cute as it may be, that doesn't stop Su Qing from mocking Shiina at this moment.

However, if Shiina were to listen carefully at this moment, she would realize that Su Qing's smile was more of a hearty laugh of relief after being tense and worried.

As for why she was nervous and worried, even Su Qing herself probably didn't know.

"Because, because..."

Shiina seemed to have been touched on her most embarrassing spot, and she stammered for a long time without being able to say anything coherent.

"Because of what?"

Su Qing was acting like a wicked uncle. Even though he knew the other party couldn't answer, he still smiled and stared at Shiina with great interest, making Shiina even more afraid to look directly at Su Qing.

"It's all because...you suddenly said those things..."

Shiina's voice finally broke free from the shackles of shyness, soft and gentle, like the first snowflakes melting in spring, carrying a hint of barely perceptible grievance and resentment.

Su Qing's heart skipped a beat, but she still smiled and explained.

"I didn't expect you to think that way. Besides, I haven't even packed my bags. Do you think I'm going to sleep on the streets if I suddenly say goodbye?"

Furthermore, a true farewell doesn't give anyone any preparation.

Su Qing seemed to recall something, and murmured to herself. Fortunately, Shiina was still shy at the moment, so she did not notice Su Qing.

This idea was fleeting, like a pebble thrown into the ocean, splashing a few water droplets before disappearing without a trace.

"Who...who said that?"

Shiina's tone suddenly became firm, and two caramel-colored gems appeared in Su Qing's pupils.

Although the girl's ears were still flushed with shyness, and her speech was still somewhat stammering, her serious expression now formed a stark contrast to just moments before.

"Who says saying goodbye today means leaving today? It's also possible to say goodbye today and then leave a few days later, isn't it?"

Wow, Shiina's words make so much sense!

Su Qing felt his mind was a bit of a mess. His few farewells were basically just the dinner he had with his roommates after graduating from university, where they said, "See you again someday." Now that he thought about it, Shiina's logic was completely correct, wasn't it?

However, Su Qing still felt that something was strange.

"I didn't say I was leaving..."

Su Qing eventually discovered Shiina's logical flaw: why was he saying goodbye here when no one was leaving?

"I don't care, but if you really decide to leave, please tell me first..."

Shiina's voice was low and sincere, carrying a hint of barely perceptible pleading. At this moment, she no longer seemed like that shy girl, but more like a—helpless child.

"Hey hey hey, after all, if I leave, there won't be anyone to help our kind neighbor, Miss Angel, pay for her meals, right?"

"If you have to cover all the food expenses later, I can accept it."

Of course, Shiina was just joking; even if Su Qing really agreed, she wouldn't allow it.

"Oh, I see. That's not a bad idea."

"Eh?"

Shiina was stunned.

"If you can promise me you'll put that cushion back in its original place, I'll even pay you extra for the meal."

"Eh???"

Su Qing's words were like a deep-sea bomb, stirring up a thousand waves.

"What...what does this mean?"

Shiina instantly became flustered, and her words were filled with urgency and unease.

"No, I was just thinking, how about we make it a reward for you getting into the top three this time?"

"...Is this okay?"

After all, this cushion smells like you...

"Why not? After all, you like it so much. You always hug it and often bury your face in it."

"No, no..."

"See? Just like now."

"Ahhh! That's because..."

Seeing that the topic had been shifted to the next level, Su Qing stopped teasing Shiina and instead smiled:

"Just kidding~ Who gives a gift like this?"

Su Qing had expected Shiina to slowly lower the cushion as before, and then whisper, "I knew it would be like this."

There might still be a little anger at being fooled, but Su Qing thought the other party probably knew it was just a joke.

Who would actually give someone a secondhand body pillow? That's weird.

However, even though the cushion was down, Shiina's eyes clearly revealed two words—resentment.

"...You're not serious?"

"Huh? This... how could you be serious?"

Su Qing thought to herself that something was wrong. Could Shiina's reaction mean she really wanted the cushion? But would anyone really want a cushion that you use at home?

But if we don't explain it this way, why is Shiina reacting like this?

"Including the time just now, you've lied to me twice today."

As Su Qing wished, Shiina put down the cushion and then shifted her position, which brought the two people who were originally sitting on the same sofa even closer together.

Normally, Su Qing might have been surprised by the shortened distance, but at this moment, she didn't even have time to be surprised.

Because Shiina was staring straight at him with her beautiful eyes.

Su Qing felt that this was the real [Gaze of the Abyss]!

"This... isn't exactly a lie, is it?"

Yes, how can something done by scholars be considered deception?

So, Shiina-kun, let's be reasonable!

"Making excuses is something only bad kids do."

Shiina said seriously, his attitude stern, like an old mother dealing with a disobedient child.

"...How about I pat your head again as compensation?"

Considering that Shiina didn't resist his head patting earlier and even let him continue, it means that Shiina must like it, right?

At the very least, they don't resist it.

So Su Qing asked tentatively at this moment.

"Eh!?"

Shiina was surprised that Su Qing would suddenly say such a thing. When she thought about how she had just asked Su Qing to continue touching her, a sense of shame immediately welled up in her heart. Her serious expression just now was instantly replaced by her true self.

"Uh—you don't want to?"

Come to think of it, with such frequent head pats, does he really think of Shiina as some kind of kitten who likes to be petted?

"I'd like to change to another one first..."

As if afraid that Su Qing would misunderstand, Shiina hurriedly added:

"No, it's not that I'm unwilling, it's more that I want to..."

【Ugh, what am I even saying?!】

"Hmm, so you mean there are other things you want me to do more right now, right?"

Su Qing helped the girl in front of her, who was so flustered that she didn't even know what she was saying, to clear her mind.