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Mu Xiaoxiao found it quite fun to tease the knight girl.
"Mu-kun, stop teasing Alicia," Otome came to her rescue, changing the subject by asking, "What are your plans for this afternoon? Want to go out and have some fun?"
"No, it's scorching hot outside." Although the midday sun and high temperatures in summer didn't bother Mu Xiaoxiao much, he still preferred to lie comfortably in his room. "Nothing is as comfortable as lying on the sofa watching TV. No way, no way."
"Mu Jun, are you an idiot? Such a pretty girl like Otome invited you on a date, and you didn't go!" Chongye Piaohua also curled up on the sofa and kicked Mu Xiaoxiao's knee with her smooth little feet. "You straight man."
"Floating flowers!" Otome blushed. "What date? It's just going out for a stroll. If Mu-kun doesn't want to, that's fine. It's really hot outside."
Mu Xiaoxiao's gaze lingered on the pink-haired girl for a moment before she sat up. "Shopping is out of the question, but I need to go back. Otome, do you want to come with me?"
"Can I come along?" Otome asked in surprise.
Mu Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes in annoyance, "Didn't Sister Mira tell you to come with me? If you don't want to go, fine."
“Yes, that’s true. And there’s also Mira’s mission. I have to stay by Mu Jun’s side to keep an eye on you,” Otome nodded quickly. The beautiful girl seemed a little happy. “I’ll go back to my room to prepare.”
She didn't put on makeup, but went back to her room to change her clothes and apply some sunscreen. When she came out, she also grabbed a parasol. "Mu Jun, let's go~".
Chapter 260 The Childhood Sweetheart Killer Confirmed
Originally, Chongye Piaohua should have gone along too, but she was more interested in the little lion at the moment. Seeing that Mu Xiaoxiao left the little lion at home, she also stayed home to take care of the cute little guy.
As for Alicia, she stayed home to keep Piao Hua company, and of course, she was even happier that she could finally have the TV show all to herself.
So only Mu Xiaoxiao and Yi Nu went out. The pink-haired girl standing at the door opened the parasol and secretly glanced at Mu Xiaoxiao's profile. "Mu-kun, the sun is very strong. Let me hold the umbrella for you."
Walking together like this really does look like a couple, a little ambiguous, but I've had some embarrassing accidents with him before, so it's not a big deal now. Thinking about Mu Jun and Sister Mira's relationship, I suddenly feel a forbidden thrill. Am I stealing the person Sister Mira likes away?
No, no, that's a bad girl's idea. I can't think like that.
"I don't need a sunshade, you can use your own umbrella," Mu Xiaoxiao smiled, her gaze sweeping over the girl. Not only was the girl using a sunshade, but her clothes and skirt were also more exquisite. Mu Xiaoxiao didn't know that the girl rarely dressed up so beautifully or made herself up.
Although she is beautiful enough without dressing up, she has seen the dark side of this world. When she goes out, she not only doesn't dress up, but she also only arm herself. It is rare for her to wear such beautiful new clothes like this, which shows that the pink-haired girl is very relaxed and feels very safe with Mu Xiaoxiao.
Although Mu Xiaoxiao was unaware of these things and had only spent a short time with Yi Nu and the others, he wasn't blind. Of course, he could see the girl's captivating charm, like a peacock spreading its tail. He stroked his chin and gazed at her. Just as Yi Nu was waiting for Mu Xiaoxiao's evaluation and eagerly anticipating his praise, Mu Xiaoxiao turned around.
"Let's go, Morita Hospital is quite far from here, we need to take the tram."
A black line rolled wildly above Otome's head as she puffed out her cheeks like a hamster, but a helpless smile quickly appeared on her face. "I know... I've heard Mira mention Morita Hospital. Is that where you work, Mu-kun? I heard the doctors and nurses there are all... special."
"You mean to say they're weirdos, right? No need to be so subtle, because I think they're weirdos too," Mu Xiaoxiao turned her head and covered her face, "Those weird women don't have the feel of doctors and nurses at all, they're more like... mafia bosses."
"But that's precisely why they're suited for their current jobs. Although they can be a bit crazy at times, they're also very reliable."
Otome Baba, with her eyelashes fluttering, walked side by side with Mu Xiaoxiao, a parasol draped over her shoulder. "That's true. Those older sisters are all very reliable girls. Although I haven't met them, Rinka has carried out missions with them. They are all very capable people. Sister Mira even said that we can go to the hospital for special training in the future."
"Speaking of special training, have you received any training before?" Mu Xiaoxiao looked at the tired girl.
“Um… Sister Mira found instructors to train us, not just me and Rinka, but many other girls as well,” Otome said, seemingly noticing Mu Xiaoxiao’s question, before he could ask, “We are all girls who have received help from Sister Mira. Rinka and I encountered human trafficking when we were very young.”
The pink-haired girl was lost in her memories. "Those perverted old men wanted to kidnap me and Rinka, but Mira saved us at the crucial moment. From that moment on, we decided to repay Ms. Mira and help her clean up the perverted scum in this city."
Mu Xiaoxiao nodded, "I understand, so you received shooting training. Does that mean you also carry a gun?"
"No, didn't I go out with you today, Mu-jun? I didn't bring any," she stuck out her tongue. "Normally, I can't be without weapons, so Mu-jun, you have to protect me, okay?"
The girl's smile was beautiful.
The two walked under a large tree by the roadside. The lush foliage blocked the sunlight overhead, and their dappled shadows swayed slightly on the ground. Looking at their contented appearance and the enthusiasm and smiles they shared while chatting, passersby would have thought that even if they weren't a couple, they were at least a man and woman with an ambiguous relationship.
Especially the beautiful pink-haired girl, whose radiant smile as she chatted with the boy beside her, her rosy cheeks and eyes brimming with undisguised joy, was simply the image of a girl in love. Otome seemed unaware that her entire appearance was being watched by someone at the intersection not far away.
A boy standing not far ahead was carrying a bag. At first, he didn't react, but after seeing the pink-haired girl clearly, he could no longer control his expression, especially when he saw her chatting and laughing with the strange boy. He stood there dumbfounded, as if petrified.
"Sister Otome?"
Kazuki Okino rubbed his eyes, realizing it wasn't a hallucination or a mistake. His eyes widened in disbelief, and his face turned deathly pale. "It really is Otome-nee, but who...who is that person? Why are Otome-nee chatting with him so happily?"
Kazuki Okino didn't leave or avoid the two people. He just stood there blankly, staring intently ahead. When the two people approached, the pink-haired girl caught a glimpse of a familiar figure out of the corner of her eye and realized that Kazuki Okino was there.
"Kazuki?" Otome was also surprised to run into an acquaintance here. "What are you doing here?"
"I came out to buy something," Okino Kazuki said, forcing an awkward smile despite his unpleasant expression. "I didn't expect to run into you. Otome-nee, you haven't contacted me much lately. I thought... Even though it's summer vacation, you seem busier than when we were in school."
"I have a lot to do, including carrying money and tending to the trees."
Mu Xiaoxiao glanced at Otome, then at Okino Kazuki. This victim must be Okino Rinka's brother. Recalling the horrific scene in the original story, Mu Xiaoxiao's lips twitched violently. But now he probably wouldn't be so miserable, since everyone's fate had changed.
Just as she was thinking, she suddenly noticed his gaze directed at her, and the hostility and wariness hidden in his eyes. Mu Xiaoxiao's brain paused for a moment. Wait a minute... could he mistake me for the blond guy who stole his childhood sweetheart?
“Sister Otome, since we’ve run into each other, how about we go somewhere to have some fun? Or maybe take a walk by the river?” Kazuki Okino invited with a hopeful look at the girl’s elegantly dressed appearance. “You probably don’t have anything planned for today, right? It feels like it’s been a long time since we had a proper chat alone.”
The two words were spoken with a little force, as if hinting at something. Mu Xiaoxiao's eyes darted around, she raised her eyebrows, crossed her arms, and stood aside watching them with great interest.
Faced with Kazuki Okino's expectant invitation, Otome secretly glanced at Mu Xiaoxiao. This small action was noticed by Kazuki Okino, whose expression froze. Otome's subsequent reply made his face turn pale.
"I have something important to do today, so I don't have time to play. I'll hug you now, and we can talk about it next time."
"Next time, it's always next time." Okino Kazuki had heard this phrase countless times. He was a little agitated. "It's already the holidays, what's the matter, Otome-nee? Haven't we grown up together? Why are you always so distant with me?"
Because Otome, Okino Kazuki, and Okino Hyakuka had been playing together since childhood and had a good relationship, but since she started following Mira, Otome's relationship with Okino Kazuki has gradually faded. Of course, it doesn't mean that their relationship is bad, but it is limited to friendship and has not progressed any further.
Otome still treats him as a friend, and they chat at school, but that's it. There's no estrangement or any special relationship between them. However, Okino is different. He has strong feelings for Otome and wants to take things further.
This was their relationship before.
"Is it because of this person?" It was fine when Otome rejected her before, because Otome never interacted with other boys at school, and Okino and Itsuki could accept it. But now, seeing the girl he likes, and more importantly, his childhood friend, chatting and laughing with other boys, Otome's pretty face was practically beaming with joy.
This caused him immense distress, and he lost control of his emotions, finally erupting.
"What important matter... it's just an excuse! Sister Otome, I saw you two shopping together. You have time for him, but not for me?! We're childhood friends! Why... is my place in your heart less important than anyone else?!"
"Kazuki, what are you saying?" Otome frowned, a little unhappy. "Just say what you want to say, why involve Mu Jun? It has nothing to do with him! I'm just doing my job right now... and I don't have any other feelings for you."
"We are childhood friends, that's true, but we're just childhood friends. I only see you as a friend, and I don't have any other feelings for you. I've said that many times."
The usually gentle Otome rarely showed anger. She glared at Okino Kazuki, "So...so the reason you rejected me, Otome-nee, is because of him?" Okino Kazuki's expression darkened at her answer, becoming even more shocked and heartbroken. He clenched his fists, "Because you already have someone you like, Otome-nee?!"
"How come I never noticed how unreasonable he was before?" the pink-haired girl thought angrily. Seeing Mu Xiaoxiao's amused expression, she immediately hugged his arm and pressed her breasts together intimately. "You're right, I already have someone I like. The person I like is Xiaoxiao, not you."
"He Shu, I only consider you a friend. Please don't say these things to me again."
With a constant roar in his ears and watching his childhood friend's intimate moment with a strange boy, Kazuki Okino instantly lost all his energy and spirit, becoming utterly listless. "Otome-nee..."
"Xiaoxiao, let's go." — Mu Xiaoxiao
Mu Xiaoxiao glanced at the girl clinging to her arm, then turned back to look at the lonely Chongye and Shu standing in the wind. A million thoughts raced through her mind... This childhood friend killer title was definitely in the works, but... this time it really had nothing to do with me!!
Chapter 261 Am I not qualified?
Kazuki Okino seemed unable to accept this situation. He stood there motionless for a long time, watching the backs of the two people. He saw the girl he liked, his childhood friend, intimately embracing another man.
The stinging pain, the excruciating agony, almost suffocated him.
However, no matter how much pain or suffocation he felt, it wouldn't change the outcome, and Otome wouldn't change her mind either. If she didn't like it, she didn't like it. She treated Okino and Kazuki as friends and childhood sweethearts, but nothing more.
If that hadn't happened, she might have fallen for Kazuki. But after the kidnapping incident, although she survived thanks to Mira's help, Otome still has a shadow in her heart, which is why she is so averse to any man.
Kazuki Okino, her childhood friend, is the only boy she can get along with normally. If they weren't childhood friends, Kazuki Okino would definitely be rejected by her and would be no different from any other man.
"Don't look!" Seeing Mu Xiaoxiao keep turning around, Yi Nu tugged at his arm. The girl didn't turn around but knew what was going on behind her. He Shu definitely couldn't accept it, but there was nothing she could do. She really didn't have any other feelings for her childhood sweetheart.
"You don't like him? You two are childhood sweethearts?" Mu Xiaoxiao was somewhat surprised by Yi Nu's attitude.
"Does being childhood sweethearts necessarily mean you have to like them?" Otome looked up curiously, noticing that Mu Xiaoxiao's dark and deep eyes were also looking at her. Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly looked away. "I only see him as a friend. Maybe it's because I've always been averse to other boys at school that he misunderstood."
Okino Kazuki thought he was special and that she liked him, but Otome never had those feelings; it was just his wishful thinking. "It's better to make things clear this way so we don't have to keep misunderstanding each other."
"But I'm the one who has to take the blame. Did you notice the way that guy looked at me? He was gritting his teeth. It had nothing to do with me. Now I can't shake off the title of 'childhood sweetheart killer'," Mu Xiaoxiao sighed innocently.
Otome smiled and couldn't help but laugh out loud. "I didn't say anything wrong. It's precisely because I have to stay by your side, Xiaoxiao, that I don't have time to play. That's not a lie, is it? As for the 'Xiaoxiao' in the back, I'm sorry, I'm using you as a shield."
He spat out his nose, embarrassed.
"Don't worry, I don't mind," Mu Xiaoxiao glanced down at her large breasts, "but shouldn't you let go of me? How long are you going to hold me like this?" "Ah!" Only then did Otome notice their intimate actions, quickly releasing her grip. Feeling the lingering pressure on her body, her face burned. She lowered her head, not daring to look at Mu Xiaoxiao. How could she have unconsciously fallen into a state of confusion? Her past experiences had made her, like Yuan Hua, repulsed by all men. Only her childhood friend, Chong Ye and Shu, could be treated normally, but only as friends, without any physical contact. Yet Mu Xiaoxiao... she had repeatedly gotten close to him, and she wasn't repulsed at all? She had even become accustomed to some ambiguous physical touches.
Why is it that I treat him so well even though I haven't known him for very long?
Because of his status as a little savior? For Alicia, a savior was a special being, but aside from surprise, she didn't have many other feelings. Was it because of Mira that she treated him differently? Undeniably, that was part of it; at least when they first met, it was because of Mira that she accepted him. But the fact that they could get along so well afterward meant it wasn't solely due to Mira.
Is it because... Xiao Xiao is inherently a special boy? It feels like he is indeed different from other men, and from the men of this world; he is a special existence, but it's hard to describe exactly.
The girl couldn't figure it out; she didn't understand, so she simply stopped thinking about it. In any case, she didn't dislike small moments of intimacy, and aside from feeling shy, she wasn't averse to occasional ambiguous gestures at all.
I think the girl felt the same way I did. As she thought about it, a captivating smile inadvertently appeared on her lips, pure and gentle, and incomparably beautiful.
When Mu Xiaoxiao and Yi Nu arrived at Morita Hospital, it was very peaceful.
The hospital was still mostly empty of patients. Nurse Tachibana and the others were nowhere to be seen; they were probably busy with their own things. Tsubaki Rurikawa was also nowhere to be seen. Mu Xiaoxiao only saw a beautiful girl in a silver-haired maid outfit in the central garden.
Sicheng Xingli sat quietly on the bench, reading a book, exuding an air of intellectual beauty. "Xiaoxiao?"
The adorable silver-haired girl with a side ponytail looked up, seemingly surprised yet not so surprised by Mu Xiaoxiao's appearance. Her bright violet eyes shone like precious gems, and seemed to flash a few times when she saw Mu Xiaoxiao.
But it was quickly hidden again.
These days, Anri has been staying at the hospital with peace of mind and tranquility, undisturbed by anyone. Tsubaki's special training for her is also progressing smoothly, and Anri herself has evolved to the next level, possessing considerable combat power.
However, although this life was peaceful and harmonious, she always felt that something was missing. After thinking about it, she suddenly realized that Mu Xiaoxiao was missing. After the holiday, he took Dongxiang and the others to Kyushu. After returning to Tokyo, he did not come to the hospital, which made the silver-haired maid feel a little uncomfortable.
She didn't understand why either. Logically speaking, even at school, she didn't interact with Mu Xiaoxiao very frequently. He was always surrounded by a group of girls, so maybe she just saw them more often.
We both sit in the last row, next to each other. Whether it's during class or after class, I can always catch a glimpse of him when I turn my head. So, have I gotten used to it?
So when she saw Mu Xiaoxiao appear in front of her, Si Cheng Xingli's emotions flashed with excitement for a moment, but Xingli's self-control was very strong, and she forcibly suppressed it, showing no outward signs, her pretty face calm.
"How did you come?"
"What are you saying? Can't I come here? I'm a resident here too, aren't I?" Mu Xiaoxiao first snorted, then scratched her cheek sheepishly. "Although I really can't come these next few days."
Finally, hands on hips, "But you can't blame me. Mira has me under house arrest, so I've had to stay with her for a while... Speaking of which, where's Tsubaki? I haven't seen her."
"Chun took Qixia and the others out shopping, they're not here. Xiaoxiao, what's this about being under house arrest?" Sicheng Xingli frowned her beautiful eyebrows and asked worriedly.
“It’s not house arrest. What Xiaoxiao said is too misleading. It’s just that Sister Mira asked me to stay with Xiaoxiao temporarily,” Otome still didn’t mention surveillance, but used a more euphemistic word. “If Xiaoxiao wants to go somewhere else to live, we won’t stop her.”
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“Mira’s people are also considered partners,” Mu Xiaoxiao explained simply.
"Hello, my name is Otome." "This girl is so beautiful. She has a delicate face and features, as well as those dazzling purple gemstone eyes. She also has a great figure. Are all the girls around Xiaoxiao so outstanding?"
Otome gazed at Anri Saki's beautiful appearance, secretly marveling that Anri Saki was equally impressed by Mira at that charity gala. After learning what had happened, she looked at Mu Xiaoxiao with a piercing gaze, "No wonder Miss Mira was in such a hurry, actually going to do such a thing... How come I never knew you liked being a gigolo, Xiaoxiao?"
"How could you misunderstand too? I was just trying to expand my network, you know?" Mu Xiaoxiao complained, wiping her forehead. "And Xingli, you're really not polite, your sharp tongue has returned."
Compared to Tsubaki Rurikawa, Anri is indeed much more sarcastic.
The silver-haired maid stared at him expressionlessly. "Tsubaki spoils you too much... Xiaoxiao, do you really want to live there? Even though it's Miss Mira's place, I... everyone will be worried. How about I go with you?"
When she said the last sentence, Anri's calm expression finally wavered slightly, and her gaze seemed to wander a little.
The maid, who was watching from the side, couldn't help but smile to herself. This maid was quite interesting. She said she was spoiling Xiaoxiao, but she was actually very caring towards her.
"Huh? Anri, you're coming with me?"
"Is it not allowed?" Anri Saki asked coldly, the silver-haired maid seemingly turning into a block of ice. "I am your maid too, right? Now that Tsubaki's training is over, my strength has grown a lot. Or is it that compared to the perfect Tsubaki, someone like me is not qualified?"
Kind of scary.
The girl seemed angry, like a volcano about to erupt. It seemed that if Mu Xiaoxiao nodded in agreement, she would completely explode.
"I didn't say you can't go, I was just asking, why are you reacting so strongly?" Mu Xiaoxiao shook her head vigorously. How come she never noticed Xingli's terrifying aura before? "You and Chun are both my best maids! You are both very important to me!"
He spoke with utmost seriousness.
Hearing this, Si Chengxingli turned around without changing her expression, as if her heart was completely unmoved. "I'll go pack my clothes and luggage now." After she turned away, where Mu Xiaoxiao couldn't see, her originally icy and unyielding face finally couldn't help but blush. The blush quickly spread across her lovely face, and then rapidly spread to her ears and neck.
The young girl could no longer suppress her desires.
It was clear that she wasn't entirely calm inside. Mu Xiaoxiao's directness had stirred Xingli's heart, causing intense emotional fluctuations, even though Xingli wanted to hide it and was too embarrassed to show this wavering in front of Mu Xiaoxiao.
But Mu Xiaoxiao still saw it. With his sharp eyes, he noticed the girl's shy blush and couldn't help but smile. "Xingli is indeed a tsundere."
Especially when she's shy, it's truly captivating... Mu Xiaoxiao was right, her charm is indeed no less than that of Liulichuan Chun.
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