Anime Crossover: About How I Spoiled an Angel

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He suddenly realized something.

So, he was feeling guilty not long ago.

[Guilt]...So this is what it feels like?

Suddenly.

Su Qing felt a moment of mental disorientation.

Speaking of which, even though it's almost "Winter Begins," the sunlight today seems a bit too bright.

Su Qing narrowed her eyes slightly, but didn't pay much attention.

Gently place your hand on your chest.

Sure enough, I'm not stuffy anymore.

then.

Su Qing returned to his seat.

at the same time.

On the long-unseen system panel, a new status bar suddenly appeared—it was red, like a warning.

It clearly states:

A Heart as Clear as a Mirror and as Still as Water

[Pollution level: 0→10%]

……

Chapter 238 Black Tea and Green Tea

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During lunch break.

"Why are you just staring at it without buying anything? Is the vending machine broken again?"

As Yukino bent over, she suddenly heard these words.

"I just haven't decided what to buy yet... What about you? Are you here to buy a drink too?"

Without even looking up, Yukino continued to gaze at the bottles and jars on the shelf through the glass window.

Even though she couldn't see it, she knew who it was.

Don't think about it.

Looking across the entire Zongwu High School, the only man who could speak to her so naturally was Su Qing.

"If I remember correctly, you usually bought green tea to drink." Following her memory, Su Qing looked towards where it had been.

As expected, there was no sign of green tea. "So they're sold out?"

"Actually, this is the second vending machine I've looked for. I didn't expect it to be sold out here too..." Yukino sighed softly and gave up her spot, probably wanting Su Qing to buy it first.

"With the approach of the Beginning of Winter, students probably can't stand the double whammy of teachers' nagging and the cold. Once sleepiness comes on, they can't suppress it anymore. So everyone needs to drink tea to perk themselves up," Su Qing said.

“That’s true…” Yukino nodded.

Although winter has not yet fully arrived, the chilly winds of late autumn still make people shiver.

It's fine in the morning or at noon; although there isn't much sunshine, you can still feel some warmth from the sun.

But as soon as school is over in the afternoon, even the breath he exhales instantly turns into wisps of hazy white mist.

It makes it difficult for people to see clearly.

Yet it also left behind traces of life.

So everyone unanimously wore thicker clothes, and most of the girls wore scarves or gloves.

"And what about you, do you need it too?"

"Having someone chattering around will wake you up even if you're sleepy."

With Yui's smile and cheerful chatter surfacing in her mind, Su Qing complained helplessly to Yukino.

However, a smile played on his lips.

"I wonder how Yui will react if she finds out you're talking about her behind her back."

Yukino covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"Then please don't tell her. If she finds out, I'll come looking for you. After all, I only told you about this."

Su Qing shrugged, indifferent.

Is this... a threat against me?

Yukino tilted her head slightly, which, combined with her cool voice, made her look even more adorable.

"Who dares to threaten the minister?"

"If it's you... I have to be careful." Yukino shrank back a few steps, her clear, watery eyes filled with vigilance.

"After all, you were thinking about becoming the vice minister from day one. In my mind, your level of danger is several... no, dozens of levels higher than Hachiman's."

[For a moment, I didn't know whether to sympathize with Hachiman or with myself...]

Su Qing sighed inwardly, while retorting:

"So you didn't get the job, did you?"

“Hmm... from a criminal law perspective, this should be called ‘attempt’, right?” Yukino pinched her chin, staring at Su Qing with a thoughtful expression.

"So, on this small island, insubordination is such a serious crime? Even gangs can get involved in criminal cases," Su Qing said, feigning surprise.

"Promise me you'll never act again, I'm really worried you'll go hungry."

Watching Su Qing's somewhat clumsy performance, Yukino had a faint smile on her lips.

[Compared to when we first met in the vending machine, she hasn't improved at all.]

However... not making progress isn't necessarily a bad thing...

“However… actually, it wasn’t that I couldn’t give you the vice-president position before, it’s just that the Service Club had only ever had me as a member, so strictly speaking, the club’s existence wasn’t legal,” Yukino suddenly said.

"This club was only officially established after you arrived, so if you'd like... I can just register with Hiratsuka-sensei."

"There's no need for that," Su Qing said after a moment's thought.

"Is that so? I understand." Yukino nodded slightly, then suddenly asked softly,

"Although it may be a bit late, I'm actually a little curious why you wanted to join the Service Club back then. As far as I know, the only one who was forced to join was Hachiman, right?"

"I'm attracted by your words."

Su Qing replied without hesitation.

"no yet?"

Without making a sound, Yukino slowly moved closer to Su Qing.

"What else should there be?"

Su Qing walked towards Xue Nai, and the latter stopped in her tracks.

"Being attracted to my beauty is nothing to be ashamed of." Yukino paused, then added, "Don't worry, I won't tell anyone, not even Yui."

"Why did you specifically mention Yui?" Su Qing frowned slightly, a little confused, but still continued to explain, "I just found what you said that day very interesting, and since I don't have a club I like, I wanted to join and observe."

After speaking, Su Qing looked Yukino up and down.

Upon noticing his undisguised gaze, Yukino's body stiffened involuntarily.

[Strange... This isn't the first time this has happened, so why am I so nervous?]

Su Qing's gaze lingered on Yukino for only a second or two, but Yukino felt as if a very long time had passed.

"However, you are indeed very beautiful. The first impression I got of you was like... a plum blossom," Su Qing commented, a faint smile on her lips.

"What... what are you saying all of a sudden?!"

This isn't the first time I've been praised like this.

I've heard similar words countless times at family banquets.

But why does Su Qing's words feel so strange to her now?

When she met those dark eyes as if struck by lightning, Yukino couldn't help but look away, her rosy lips murmuring softly, "Plum blossom...?"

"I'm just giving an objective evaluation." As if not noticing Yukino's unusual expression, Su Qing added, "However, the plum blossom is just my subjective evaluation."

"Alright... no need to say anymore, I understand..."

Yukino ended the topic abruptly without giving a chance to argue, but her tone, though not forceful, coupled with her obviously evasive gaze, made her seem like a girl in a state of shyness.

"Um... how's things going with you and Hachiman?"

Turning her face to the side, Yukino tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and asked.

"Thanks to Yui, it was resolved this morning, so there's no need to worry."

After Su Qing finished speaking, he fell silent—he hadn't expected Hachiman to suddenly burst into tears that morning.

Did Yui help too?

Yukino cast a curious glance at her.

Su Qing gave a soft "hmm" and then explained what had happened that morning to her, without mentioning the details of Hikigaya crying.

"I see." Upon hearing this, Yukino fell silent, a rare occurrence for her.

[I... don't think I was of much help...]

Because the two of them had been outside for quite some time, Yukino was starting to feel the chill.

The stiffness in her hands made her breathe hot air onto it before quickly rubbing it.

next moment.

A bottle of black tea suddenly came into her view.

"Warm your hands."

She gently lifted her face, and Su Qing's reflection appeared in Yukino's clear, watery eyes.

"Although it's not green tea, the black tea is actually not bad either."

"Thank you..."

Yukino thought for a long time before finally uttering these words.

After pressing my slightly stiff hands against the bottle, the warmth quickly flowed from my palms to my heart.

thump--

thump--

Metabolism determines heart rate.

Metabolism also depends on the temperature.

When it gets cold in winter, the heart rate slows down appropriately.

Now that it's hot, my heart rate will naturally increase.

This is a matter of course.

Yukino told herself this.

"Seeing that you seemed unable to make a choice for a long time, I took the liberty of choosing for you, so consider it my treat," Su Qing said again.

"Then why are you helping me choose?"

With her head down, rubbing the warm cup of black tea, Yukino asked this question.

"As a friend, you should still have this right, right?"

"Is that so?" Yukino nodded as if she understood, then suddenly raised her face and stared straight at Su Qing, her eyes seeming to hold a thousand words.

In the end, the girl just smiled.

"Thanks then, my... friend~"