Crossover Anime: Starting with the Time-Stopping Succubus, Doing Whatever You Want

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As you descend to the first floor, the enticing aroma wafting from the kitchen fills the air.

He looked closely and saw that Yukikaze and Lala were busy in the kitchen, preparing lunch.

However, what truly surprised him was that Qiong was also there!

Looking at the table again, it was already filled with all kinds of dishes, but upon closer inspection, they all seemed to be simple bento boxes that only needed to be heated.

Qiu Bai knew in his heart that whenever Qiong was at home and Meigan didn't have time to prepare meals, this kind of heated bento was a common occurrence.

"Qiong! You can actually cook? That's amazing!"

Lala's voice was full of surprise. In her memory, Qiong always gave people the impression that she didn't know how to do anything.

After all, Qiong spends most of her time at home, either playing games or doing other pastimes, making her a complete homebody.

Although she wasn't as obsessed with anime and manga as Yuki, she didn't watch them much.

"This...this is nothing, it's just heating it up, it's very simple."

Qiong's cheeks flushed instantly, and a hint of barely perceptible smugness flickered in her eyes. Clearly, she was very pleased to be praised.

In fact, Sora does far more than people see, but most of the time she enjoys relying on others, and in the past she often relied on Mikan and Akihachi.

"Wow...that's impressive." Xuefeng said, glancing at Qiubai not far away, a slight smile playing on her lips, "Right, Qiubai?"

Qiu Bai descended the stairs quietly, making little noise. The stairs were located just behind and to the side of Lala and Qiong, so neither of them noticed Qiu Bai's arrival.

But after Yukikaze's reminder, Lala and Sora quickly turned their heads.

"It's really quite good!"

Qiu Bai grinned at the three girls in the kitchen, revealing a warm smile, before turning his gaze to the table laden with dishes. "Did Qiong prepare all of this? Qiong is getting more and more capable."

"I missed breakfast, so now I can have lunch right away. I need to make up for what I missed this morning!"

With that, Qiu Bai walked confidently to the table, sat down steadily, picked up his chopsticks, and naturally and skillfully picked up a piece of beef, putting it in his mouth to savor it.

Although the beef was heated and the texture was somewhat disappointing, the taste was still acceptable.

"Sora, the heating is pretty good~" Akiha praised Sora, looking at her with a slight smile. "However... you could do even better~ You can learn from Mikan in the future~"

Hearing Qiu Bai's praise, Qiong's lips curled up slightly, and a sweet smile bloomed on her face.

The praise of a loved one...

For her, it was undoubtedly the best reward in the world, like the warmest ray of sunshine in spring, shining straight into her heart.

"Oh right, Yukikaze and La... you should also learn how to make this kind of quick and easy food from Sora. It's pretty simple anyway."

As Qiu Bai spoke, he turned his head and looked at the other two girls with gentle eyes.

"Yes, yes! I'll definitely learn it!"

Lala nodded her little head vigorously, her eyes full of seriousness and determination, as if she were completing an extremely important mission.

"Me too!" Yukikaze quickly replied, but her bright eyes unconsciously lingered on Lala and Sora. Then, she raised her thumb, subconsciously bit it lightly, and murmured to herself, "What formidable opponents..."

For Yu Xuefeng, she had grown up with Qiu Bai since childhood, and time had long since engraved Qiu Bai into the deepest part of her heart, making him the most important person in her life.

However, nowadays, the number of women around Qiu Bai is increasing like stars in the sky, and her heart is like a spilled spice bottle, with all sorts of feelings mixed together, making her feel very uncomfortable.

But how could Xuefeng's indomitable spirit make her give up so easily?

Even though time is running out and she may have to leave in less than a month, she is even more determined to leave an indelible impression on Qiu Bai during this time.

Otherwise, Yukikaze was truly filled with worry...

After she leaves, Qiu Bai will be surrounded by many girls and will gradually forget about her over time.

She cried out in her heart about this—

This must absolutely not happen!

On the surface, Yukikaze maintained his calm and composed demeanor, but inside, his heart was like a surging tide, unable to find peace for a moment, filled with unease and bewilderment.

"Really? Looks like we're in for a treat!"

Qiu Bai's eyes were full of smiles as he quietly watched the girls busy in the kitchen. His face was beaming with happiness, and he was in an exceptionally good mood.

Just as I was about to open my mouth to say something more...

Beep beep~.

A crisp notification sound suddenly rang out.

"Ok?"

Qiu Bai frowned slightly and took out his phone from his pocket with a hint of doubt.

[Friday, April 15]

[Akane: Tomorrow's the weekend, Qiubai-kun, do you want to go out and have fun?]

That's right, it was Akane Nanao who sent the message...

Is this person trying to ask me out?

I am indeed free tomorrow, but I had previously mentioned going to the hot springs with Qiong, so perhaps I can do it tomorrow.

"Yukikaze, Sora, La... are you going to the hot springs?"

Qiu Bai raised his head and looked at the three women.

At this moment, Yukikaze and Lala brought out the last two dishes from the kitchen and placed them on the table, with Sora following behind them.

Sora is petite and introverted. In addition, Lala and Yukikaze know that Sora's health is not very good, so they will not let her continue to do more work.

It's like he's working as Qiong's assistant.

Although Sora didn't do much, it was just a simple reheating of a bento box. This kind of foolproof cooking method is something that Lala and Yukikaze could probably learn quickly.

"spa!"

Lala and Yukikaze exclaimed in surprise, their eyes filled with anticipation.

After all, they had been staying at home for the past few days and were getting a little bored, so it would be great to go to a hot spring.

"What……"

Qiong immediately puffed out her little mouth.

When Qiu Bai said she was going to soak in a hot spring, I thought it was just the two of them going.

I never expected that Lala and Yukikaze would be brought along!

But she couldn't say anything; their relationship had indeed improved a lot over the past few days.

However, I still feel a little uncomfortable...

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Qiong lightly turned her head, her cheeks puffed out slightly, as if hiding a bellyful of little emotions, looking exactly like a sulky little beast.

"Idiot Qiu Bai!!"

She screamed hysterically in her heart, the sound seemingly about to burst out of her chest.

"That's great! I've never tried a hot spring on Earth before, I can't wait!"

Lala was as lively as ever, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"To soak in a hot spring with Qiu Bai..."

Xuefeng was already lost in a beautiful fantasy, and a blush quickly crept up her cheeks, like the sunset on the horizon.

She felt as if she were already in a warm spring, raising a glass with Qiu Bai, and everything became so dreamlike amidst the rising steam.

"And then, naturally... hehehe..."

Xuefeng was lost in his own imagination, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

But when her gaze fell upon Lala and Sora beside her, her smile froze instantly, and she sighed softly.

It's really a bit of a nuisance if other people go...

Xuefeng turned his head, his eyes scrutinizing Qiubai, and asked:

"Mikan and Yuki will probably go too, right?"

"Of course, I'll tell them about this when they get back." Qiu Bai picked up his phone and waved it at the three women, his tone casual and natural. "Also, some of my friends will be there too."

Xuefeng's eyes widened instantly, his face filled with doubt and wariness.

Yukikaze: (One by one)?

Qiong also looked bewildered, her head tilted slightly to one side.

Qiong: (?)

Only Lala remained smiling, innocent and naive.

Lala: (^^)?

"What kind of friend? A classmate?"

Lala, bursting with curiosity, moved like a curious kitten and immediately approached Qiu Bai, blinking her big, watery eyes as she asked.

"It's nothing, just a female classmate."

Qiu Bai responded casually, as if it were just an ordinary little thing.

This seemingly casual answer, however, was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples.

"What...! A female classmate!" Xuefeng's voice suddenly rose, and she jumped to Qiubai's side like a firecracker, eagerly asking, "Which classmate is she? Shenghua? Or Shengfeng?"

A flicker of panic crossed Qiong's previously calm eyes. She strode towards Qiu Bai, her voice carrying a barely perceptible pleading tone:

"Female classmate... Qiu Bai, can't you refuse? We have enough people in our family..."

She lowered her head slightly, as if to hide her disappointment and dissatisfaction.

At this moment, Yukikaze and Sora shared the same thought.

We can't afford to have any more competitors!

Only Lala stood to the side, looking completely bewildered, her clear eyes filled with confusion.

She asked innocently, "Why refuse? Wouldn't it be more fun to play together?"

Her innocent and pure appearance stunned Xuefeng and Qiong. The two looked at each other, speechless for a moment, not knowing how to answer.

"Lala is still the most sensible." Qiu Bai looked at Xuefeng and Qiong, his eyes full of helplessness, yet also filled with endless doting.

He gently parted his lips and said softly, "You two... don't do anything reckless~"

Since Qiu Bai had said that, the two women felt somewhat helpless and could only obediently lower their heads.

Seeing that the two women had already understood, Qiu Bai turned his attention back to his phone.

His slender fingers tapped lightly on the screen as he began replying to Akane Nanao's message.

[Qiu Bai: No problem, let's go on Saturday... We'll go to the hot springs together, and my family will be there too.]

Shortly after the message was sent, Akane Nanao's reply quickly appeared.

[Akane: Sigh! A hot spring! Family? Could it be Kuze-kun's parents!]

Qiu Bai smiled as he read the message, his fingers moving again.

[Qiu Bai: No, no, I meant my younger sister, and my childhood sweetheart and the like.]

[Qiu Bai: There have been a lot of people at home lately. You'll see when you meet them tomorrow.]

The reply came quickly.

[Akane: Ah... okay!]

Qiu Bai: How about this, I'll come find you tomorrow, pick you up, and then we'll travel together.

[Akane: Mm-hmm.]

After a brief conversation, Qiu Bai gently put his phone into his pocket.

His expression darkened slightly when his family was mentioned.

His father had passed away many years ago, and his mother, Yumi Suo, was a diplomat who was always busy with her work and could not find time to visit him.