"Eh, Li Qi."

She called the maiden's name.

"You know what? Some people say that the factor that distorts the world is love. ”

However, Li Qi did not respond.

He just turned his gaze slightly to him and blinked twice.

That man probably had a point. For I hate no one, neither do I hate anyone. ”

It was as if she were talking to herself.

"The same goes for you. You've long since given up that feeling. ”

Qiu Yin faced Li Qi and stretched out her finger.

Gently stroked Li Qi's cheek.

Is the reason why the skin, which is finer than pottery, is waxy yellow because it is exposed to candlelight?

"Senior Sister Nangong's words are really excessive."

Qiu Yin cupped Li Qidi's cheeks with both hands, and giggled as if she thought it was ridiculous.

According to what she said, if love distorts the world, then all the actions come from my love for Xia Jing...... Isn't it distorted? It's ironic, isn't it? ”

Qiu Yin looked away from his indifferent steps and turned to the right.

"But let it be love, hate, or resentment...... It's so stupid to talk about these feelings without shame when you're a monster. ”

The corners of his mouth were raised, revealing a smile that was somewhere between a sneer and a sneer.

"Love, love, hatred and resentment, all belong to human beings, only human beings have them, how can monsters understand? Nangong Senior Sister She ...... No, it's not just Nangong Senpai. Including Ye Ya, Anye, you, Lin Yu, Lan Yang, Senior Sister Adai, Ah Ye, and the twins, Ah Le is the same, the inhuman monster is full of love or hate, I just think it's funny...... Because, no matter how pleasant you laugh or feel miserable, in the end you're just imitating humans, aren't you? ”

Like a cunning woman.

Qiu Yin smiled with a complicated expression.

"I don't understand. I don't understand why monsters should imitate human behavior. If there really are monsters that yearn for humans, then what am I? What am I when I am treated as a monster by humans, and I have no choice but to be a monster? It's just stupid. ”

Qiu Yin smiled-

"I'm human, unlike you, so I'm not interested in your intentions. I don't know what Ah Le is thinking, and I don't know what Nangong Senior Sister has planned, but ...... I'm going to use it all. If I'm twisted, I'm going to drag everyone into this twist. ”

Qiu Yin turned her head and glanced at Li Qi.

I saw Li Qi expressionless, standing in place like a monster.

"It's time for us to go, Li Qi."

So Qiu Yin urged the monster to move.

Holding her hand, he took a step towards the stairs.

"In order to fulfill my love affair, let's destroy the monster heroically."

At the same time, he has a happy smile on his face and tells himself, "I'm having fun."

- But there is one thing that Qiu Yin does not know.

Since she was a child, she has always regarded other people's joys, sorrows and sorrows as fun, but she has not discovered it.

That's when humans laugh even when they feel resentful.

......

Saturday was a sunny day. The weather was infuriatingly cool.

Xia Jing went to the station where he agreed to meet with half melancholy and half nervousness.

As a result, last night, when both sides insisted on their own words, Anno forcibly made a decision without saying anything.

Anyway, you must go to Yoyaya and go out with the two of her. Or I want your life.

After the phone hung up, Anno sent such an extremely brutal and intimidating text message, and there was no follow-up since.

Xia Jing had no choice but to contact Lan Yang and the Lost House and make an invitation to Ye Ya. Ye Ya didn't show any excitement because of this, but felt more like she was in a haunt...... Was that reaction because she hadn't been able to lift her spirits from Sunday's blow, or was there something else?

Having said that, the thought of the word "dating" makes me nervous.

Although Xia Jing had already had the experience of going out on the street alone with Ye Ya in the past, the purpose at that time was to buy Lin Yu's birthday gift, and Xia Jing didn't realize it so much.

But the current situation can't be compared, Xia Jing has clearly sensed his mood.

That is, he seems to like Li Yeya, a girl.

can only blame the memories of childhood being evoked, and she is her first love, there is nothing happier in the world.

It may also be a good idea to simply assume that this is fate and fall into self-absorption.

If you don't convince yourself that way - it's too difficult to get along with her normally

After getting off the bus and heading towards the agreed meeting place, Xia Jing sighed after recognizing Ye Ya's figure from a distance. As expected, she was completely out of the pack.

Xia Jing thought to himself - if there is a country place where a beautiful girl in a bright red hanfu is not eye-catching at all, please tell me, and I will move there immediately.

"That guy is really ...... Forget it."

I don't want to think about the last time I wore Hanfu on the street and became the focus of attention, haven't you learned a lesson? No, it's strictly normal that she didn't learn her lesson. Because Ye Ya didn't notice the reactions of the passers-by around her at all, and Xia Jing, who was scared silly by her, didn't even bother to complain.

"Summer view."

Spotting Xia Jing's figure, Ye Ya rushed forward. Pedestrians on the road saluted with stunned expressions on their faces, and some even prepared to pull out their digital cameras - what is there to shoot!

Xia Jing raised her hand in greeting, and at the same time re-examined her whole body.

This red is bright and vivid, but it exudes a calm atmosphere.

"It's red."

Sensing Xia Jing's gaze, Ye Ya said with some shyness.

Big red?

In general, ancient human societies believed that red was a noble color, and this understanding is still common in today's deer culture. So unless it's a special day, you won't wear hanfu of this color.

In short, Ye Ya took a lot of painstaking grooming and dressing, and then shyly revealed the truth - Xia Jing would not know this until later.

Having said that, although she didn't know where it came from, Xia Jing still felt that this color was very suitable for her.

"It's a beautiful color."

Xia Jing, who couldn't think of what to say, confessed his feelings. Ya smiled happily.

"Let's go, then."

"Hmm."

When he was about to step forward, an idea suddenly came to Xia Jing's mind.

After a few seconds of hesitation, he made up his mind.

Xia Jing silently held Ye Ya's hand beside him.

「…… Ahh

Ye Ya suddenly screamed in surprise and looked up at Xia Jing's face, but Xia Jing didn't say a word, she had to turn her head and look ahead in confusion.

The hand held by Xia Jing also shook it back a little harder.

Although he pretended to be calm on the surface, in fact, Xia Jing at this time could only use all his thoughts to restrain his heartbeat that was pounding loudly, and his mind was full of the natural thought of "nothing to be shy about".

......

「…… You—Did you see that? Hands, hands!"

It is about 20 meters away from the sidewalk where Ye Ya and Xia Jing walked.

Lin Yu, who was secretly hiding behind the street lamp, stabbed Lan Yang's flank with his elbow, who was standing behind.

"I saw it, Xia Jing really has a set."

"What is there to compliment this! It's shameless to dare to hold hands secretly!"

Leaving behind Lan Yang, who was almost expressionless, Lin Yu shouted loudly in anger. The middle-aged office worker who happened to pass by next to him showed an expression between surprise and shock, and glanced at the two of them.

These two must be very suspicious in the eyes of others.

Lin Yu changed out of the white clothes he was used to wearing, and changed to a one-piece dress full of starry patterns. It's just that the sleeves on both sides are loose, and the long hair that is messy makes her look like an indescribably weird Western doll.

As for Lan Yang, although she changed into civilian clothes, because of her childish appearance, she also wore a jumpsuit and a hunting hat, this boyish dress, like a little beggar who steals for a living—it feels like the kind of person who would haunt Britain in the past.

"Brother Xia Jing, unforgivable......

Xia Jing and Ye Yaqingqing's appearance seemed to anger Lin Yu, only to see her gritting her teeth and rushing to disturb the two. If Lan Yang hadn't grabbed her collar in time, she might have rushed to the other end twenty meters away in the blink of an eye...... Of course, the figure will also be exposed.

The two of them received contact from Anno last night.

Anno's statement is that tomorrow Xia Jing will invite Ye Ya on a date to cheer her up. Although the location is an avenue in broad daylight, the current situation is still not to be careless, and the possibility of a sneak attack by the enemy cannot be ruled out. Therefore, it was hoped that the two could be monitored from afar - despite Lin Yu's strong opposition and wanting to prevent the two from dating, Anno managed to convince her.

This is also the reason why Lan Yang and Lin Yu will now keep a distance to monitor Ye Ya and Xia Jing.

"Be careful not to get too close."

Lan Yang stopped Lin Yu who was huffing.

"If they find out, it's meaningless."

"But Sister Lanyang...... I think Brother Xia Jing is much more dangerous than the enemy. If this continues, Sister Ye Ya's innocence will ......!"

「…… Xia Jing is not that kind of person."

Hearing that Xia Jing was maliciously smeared, Lan Yang was a little angry.

"Besides, Ye Ya can see that she is very happy."

"Woo......

Lin Yu was speechless by the argument. Indeed, Ye Ya's side face that he showed from time to time was always smiling.

Lin Yu also knew that Ye Ya had a hard time choosing a kimono last night, because she was forced to accompany Ye Ya to pick and choose for four hours.

Lin Yu did not disagree with Xia Jing.

It's just—for some reason, there's just no way to accept that they're so affectionate.

"Let's go, Lin Yu."

Lan Yang patted Lin Yu's shoulder, who had revealed a complicated expression.

"If you lose it, you'll be on your own."

"That's right."

There is no guarantee that the Prosperity faction will not attack suddenly.

Lin Yu pursed his lips vigorously and moved with Lan Yang again.

On the other hand, in the convenience store about 30 meters away from Lanyang and about 10 meters away from Ye Yaliang-

Yasuno is secretly observing the sidewalk while pretending to read a magazine at the spot where Ya and Natsukei will pass later.

「…… The two of them are too high-profile."

An Ye looked at Lan Yang and Lin Yu, who had begun to track, and muttered in a low voice, and couldn't help but sigh.

"Lord Lanyang, there is a saying, they will, cross-dressing."

Anai, who was standing next to Anno and was on standby, explained why.

"That's called cross-dressing? It's a weird dress......

Yasuno glanced at Ana.

「…… If only they had known that, they would be just like you, and I would have taken care of the costumes."

Anai is now wearing not the usual apron, but borrowing an elegant chic dress from Anno's mother. Anno also changed into a miniskirt that he didn't usually wear, changing his past image.

Aside from the fact that Ana's behavior is still the same as when he was a maid, in the eyes of a third person, the two of them should be like sisters, or friends who are a little different in age.

"How was Ye Ya feeling yesterday?"

Anno lifted his face from the magazine and asked Ana.

"Yes, Miss, she seems to be in a complicated mood."

"Really......

To be honest, if you can forget all your worries by making an appointment, you won't have to work so hard.

Ya faced many problems, and each of them was deeply rooted and difficult to eradicate.

The self-blame of the sword falling into the hands of the enemy, the uneasiness of not understanding why Li Qi acted with Qiu Yin, and the doubt that Ah Le's face looked exactly like her mother's - these days when she was strong enough to cheer up, others would feel distressed and reluctant to see her. Even if it's only for a while, I hope it can help her forget all this-but no matter how simple Ye Ya is, she shouldn't be able to throw her troubles out of the clouds.

At this moment, Ye Ya and Xia Jing were about to pass in front of the convenience store.

Yasuno held his breath.

Ye Ya's side face appeared, and she was seen chatting with Xia Jing while walking forward.

Just want to be more or less able to relax her spirit, and Anno watched the situation of the two with such a wish.

She peeked out—

One step, two steps, three steps.

Until the figures of the two finally disappeared from the window-

「…… Ana."

Anno said.

"Yes."

"What do you think Ya looks like?"

"Yes."

Anai bowed her head and began to analyze without emotion: "Miss, she looks, very, happy."

「…… I said, Anai."

"Yes."

"Actually, I feel the same way as you."

Ye Ya looked like she couldn't think of it, and even made people angry when she saw it.

"Yasano-sama."

Anai turned her head to face Anno and stood up straight and added, "As long as you are with Lord Natsujing, Miss, it seems, even your troubles can be put aside."

"Seems so, yes."

Yasuno sighed. I didn't expect the effect of dating to be immediate, and I was worried about myself like a fool.

「…… Forget it, she's happy."

Yasuno changed his mood, anyway, the original purpose was not to spy on Ye Ya. It is his responsibility to come to the aid of Yaya when he is attacked by the enemy.

"Alright, let's go to the next location, Ana. The back will be handed over to Lin Yu and them, and we will go to the front and wait."

"Yes, Yasano-sama."

Ye Ya and the two of them had already inquired about today's itinerary in advance. Although it is not ruled out that the reservation may be changed at short notice, if it does happen, it can only be improvised.

After urging Anai, Anno left the convenience store.

By the way, because of the guilt of the store, Anno also bought the flipped-through magazine out of his own pocket.