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

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Like Mikan, I'm a great homebody and cook at home all the time.

"Hehe, my sister's cooking is pretty good too~ If Brother Qiubai wants some, I'll bring it to you tomorrow morning when I pass by your house?"

Ellie waved her hand and then made a suggestion.

Seeing how enthusiastic she was, Qiu Bai felt a little embarrassed to refuse.

However, if I can win over Marina tonight, it's still a question whether Marina will be able to get up and cook tomorrow morning.

"If possible, I wouldn't mind."

Qiu Bai began to speak naturally.

He was indeed really looking forward to Marina's cooking...

Come to think of it, the bento box that Airi gave him back then was made by Marina, and it did taste pretty good.

Marina watched the two of them talking back and forth, making their own decision, and smiled helplessly.

She naturally didn't mind such things, and if Qiu Bai wanted to eat it, she could make an extra portion for him every day.

It won't cost much money.

"By the way, speaking of which... where's your mother? I don't think I saw her this time either?"

Qiu Bai had visited their house several times but had not seen Hua Daizi, which puzzled him.

Ellie scratched her head, her eyes looking somewhat disappointed, and then explained, "Recently, Mom heard about Xiao San's incident, which disappointed her a lot. Lately, she seems to be venting her anger on her work."

"I've been working a lot these days and haven't been home much, but luckily my sister is here~ hehe~"

When she looked at Marina, her eyes narrowed again, just like always.

Airi was very happy about Akizuki Kozo's departure.

"Oh, I see... I was just wondering if I'd have a chance to meet your mother."

Qiu Bai spoke with a deeper meaning.

"Ok?"

Marina's eyes seemed to show confusion, as if she didn't quite understand what Akihaku meant.

Ellie looked suspicious, but after a brief moment of thought, she seemed to have thought of something, and her eyes lit up with surprise.

Tread...  

She took small steps and moved closer to Qiu Bai's other side, whispering a question in his ear:

"Brother Qiu Bai, Brother Qiu Bai, you want to see Mom so much... Could it be that you want to talk about our marriage? You said you'd take responsibility back then~"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Bai looked at Ai Li's expectant little eyes and raised his hand to rub her little head.

"Hmph... Yes, you can rest assured."

He spoke frankly about his origins.

Airi spoke very softly, but Marina didn't hear what Airi said and immediately became nervous, asking, "Don't worry... What? Airi, what were you whispering to Akihachi-nii?"

She was clearly in a precarious situation.

Could it be that Ellie...

Did you tell Qiu Bai everything about yourself?

However, she was unaware that Qiu Bai already knew everything about this matter.

Chapter 149 was cancelled.

As soon as Qiu Bai finished speaking, Ai Li's pupils instantly filled with starlight. Before the smile on her lips could fully bloom, she turned her head and bumped into Marina's suddenly tense profile.

The streetlights cast the shadows of the sycamore trees onto Marina Shirai's face, and she clutched the hem of her clothes, her knuckles trembling slightly under the streetlights.

"Ah~"

Ellie's smile froze on her lips, turning into an apologetic sigh.

The night breeze carried the warm yellow light of the convenience store onto the street, casting the shadows of two women and a man askew.

Airi stared at Marina's canvas shoes rubbing against the ground, and at her conflicted gaze.

She naturally understood what was rife with worry.

All Ellie could do was silently say "I'm sorry" to this.

Because she had already told Qiu Bai.

Why is it that this older sister, who clearly likes Qiu Bai, is getting so close to that Ya Ren...?

Or rather, she didn't realize until this late that she liked Akihaku more than that Masato Ono.

Comparatively speaking, Ai Li's love for Qiu Bai is more steadfast.

"Who called this stupid older sister..."

Airi bit her lower lip secretly, glancing at Marina's taut jawline.

Although Marina's boyfriend is Masato Ohno, Airi knows that Marina doesn't have much of an emotional connection with him.

Besides, that guy was also after Marina's body to some extent. To be honest, it would be better to give Marina to Akihachi than to give her to him.

In that case... maybe I can be with my older sister in the future, even though it would be very uncomfortable...

Waaah... It's so sour, I still need to regain control!

"Hehe, don't worry, sis~ I didn't say anything bad about you~"

Airi swayed closer, picked up a strand of hair with her fingers, and casually brushed it against Marina's reddened earlobe.

Marina suddenly took half a step back, her back hitting the cold telephone pole with a slight thud.

She turned her face away in a panic, the streetlight casting the shadow of her eyelashes onto her pale cheeks: "I...I wasn't worried..."

"What are you worried about? What's wrong with you two? Why did you suddenly stop?" Qiu Bai walked halfway and turned his head to look at the two women behind him with a puzzled expression.

Seeing this, Marina quickly caught up with Akihachi, shook her head hastily, tugged at Akihachi's sleeve, and responded:

"It's nothing, Brother Qiubai... Let's hurry up and go to the convenience store, it'll be very late soon."

At that moment, Airi saw Marina holding onto Akihachi's sleeve, her cheeks flushed, and their intimate manner was quite striking.

She immediately flashed a mischievous smile.

I secretly took out my phone, silenced it, and quickly snapped a picture of the scene.

"Hmm~ Maybe it'll be useful later~"

As Ellie looked at the photos on her phone screen, a smile unconsciously crept onto her lips.

……

The night was as dark as ink. Three figures walked slowly along the dim streetlights. Soon after, the bright sign of the CLOVER convenience store came into view.

The warm light shining through the glass shop windows kept out the chill of the street.

As I pushed open the door, the clear sound of wind chimes rang out.

The store shelves were neatly arranged, and the dazzling array of goods gleamed enticingly under the soft lighting. As always, everything was available and the stock was plentiful.

The office workers who worked the night shift finished their tiring day and wandered between the shelves in twos and threes, choosing a late-night snack or breakfast for the next day, and occasionally they could be heard talking in hushed tones.

Akane Nanao was busy behind the cashier, checking bills, scanning goods, and packing them up, her movements skillful and efficient.

When she looked up and saw Qiu Bai walking in with two girls, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

Qiu Bai turned to Airi and Marina and said, "Take your time choosing, I'll wait for you at the cashier."

He waved his hand gently, his tone mild.

Ellie sweetly replied, "Okay~"

Her eyes were full of excitement, like a happy little bird, hopping and skipping as she began to pick out her favorite snacks from the shelves.

Marina, on the other hand, appeared much calmer, carefully selecting meals for the next two days from the shelves.

It's convenient and affordable to eat three meals a day at a convenience store, and the allowance her mother gives her each month is enough to cover these expenses.

Thinking of how her mother, Hanako, raised her and her sister alone, the hardships she endured were unimaginable, and Marina's eyes couldn't help but show a hint of heartache and understanding.

After watching the two walk towards the shelves, Qiu Bai gathered his thoughts and headed towards the checkout counter.

After all, this visit was rather sudden, and he felt it necessary to explain the reason to Akane Nanao.

"Qiu Bai, why did you come so suddenly?" Nanao Akane said, her gaze unconsciously glancing at Marina and Airi, asking, "Who...are they?"

As she spoke, there was a hint of sourness in her voice.

"She's my neighbor~" Qiu Bai replied with a smile, then casually shrugged and said, "Hey, Xiao Qian... didn't you take the day off? You're still coming to work tonight, that's really something~"

Upon hearing this, Nanao Akane looked at Akihaku and smiled gently.

"Boss~ you pay me such a high salary, how can I take a break?" Nanao Akane paused slightly, then added, "If I take a break, I'll feel bad about it."

She doesn't like receiving such a high salary while working for others for free; that's not right.

"Yui is also here, but she's in the back area."

"Should I go and call them for you?"

Akane Nanao looked at Akihaku in front of her and asked a question.

Qiu Bai shook his head. "No need. Just pretend I was never here. The two of them will pay as usual."

He didn't want to reveal too much, so he deliberately lowered his voice when talking to Nanao Akane.

"it is good."

Akane Nanao nodded slightly.

Just then, other customers were about to pay their bills, and Qiu Bai, not wanting to interfere with Nanao Akane's work, headed straight for the door.

He didn't forget to warn Airi and Marina beside him, calling out to the two girls, "I'll be waiting for you outside~"

Airi and Marina also realized what was happening.

However, Ellie spoke first: "Okay~"

Then, Marina nodded repeatedly.

"Brother Qiubai, we'll make our choice right away."

She started talking.

Qiu Bai had only come along late at night because he was worried about their safety, so Marina felt a little guilty for lying to Qiu Bai.

But she also understood that if she didn't tell this lie, she might regret it even more later.

After that, she didn't think about it anymore. After Qiu Bai left the store, she planned to quickly buy the ingredients and go back.

buzz~

Marina's phone started vibrating.

She took out her phone and saw that it was a message from Ya Ren; she had almost forgotten about her if she hadn't been told.

[Masato: Marina? Where are you??]

[Yajin: Why haven't you replied to me yet?]

Marina was completely stunned; in that case, she would have to stand him up today.

Marina: I'm sorry, Masato... something suddenly came up today, so I can't make it.

[Yato: You can't come? I... I've been waiting for you for over half an hour!]

Marina: I'm sorry.

She doesn't know what to say in response; she's truly at a loss.

[Masato: Never mind... I'll go back then. If it really can't be done, then we can make it up another time.]

Marina breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.

Little did they know, Airi's eyes were also secretly watching Marina's screen.

And someone else saw all of this through Airi's eyes.