The author of the depressing comic book series makes the heroine cry.

Xia Qiu hummed a cheerful tune and walked towards the art department at a leisurely pace.

Before he even stepped into the art department's classroom, he saw Eriri busy at her easel through the half-open door.

Today, Eriri is wearing a light pink knitted dress with the hem slightly spread out, like a blooming rose.

There is a small bow tied at the neckline of the skirt, which makes it look playful and cute.

Her iconic long golden hair was casually draped over her shoulders, with a few strands falling beside her cheeks, making her eyes look even brighter and more attractive.

Xia Qiu knocked on the door gently, then pushed it open and walked in with a smile as warm as the sun on her face: "Eri, how's your painting going? It's time to go home."

When Ying Lili heard the voice, she turned around and was slightly startled when she saw it was Xia Qiu. Then a blush appeared on her face.

She quickly put down the paintbrush in her hand, adjusted the hem of her skirt, and said calmly, "Why are you here? I haven't finished painting yet."

At this time, other female students in the Art Department cast ambiguous glances at him and whispered to each other.

"Wow, I really envy Eriri. She picks me up and drops me off every day without fail. She's handsome and considerate. Even if she's a playboy, I'm willing to pay for her."

"They look so good together. I really want to be one of them. It's more important than anything else for the three of us to live a good life."

Xia Qiu felt a headache when she heard the whispers of the female classmates.

These words seem to be becoming more and more fierce.

Then, Xia Qiu walked over, smiled, stretched out his hand, and held Ying Lili's hand, "Let's go."

Maybe it was because she held hands too many times. Although Ying Lili was still shy, she had gotten much better. She held Xia Qiu's hand tightly and walked outside with her schoolbag.

"Classmates, we are leaving now. See you tomorrow."

Xia Qiu smiled and greeted the other female classmates, then walked out of the classroom holding Ying Lili's hand.

Ying Lili looked up at Xia Qiu, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and she pretended to be dissatisfied and said: "You, you come to pick me up every day, you are almost becoming a 'celebrity' in the school. Look at those girls, what they say is getting more and more outrageous."

Xia Qiu shrugged amusedly, but a smile was on his face.

"I just want to stay with you for a while longer. I'm worried about you. Besides, they are just talking. Don't take it to heart."

He knew that Eriri loved this.

Take it easy!

Ying Lili's cheeks were slightly red, and tenderness flashed in her deep blue eyes. She gently pinched Xia Qiu's arm: "You are just sweet-talking. But... It feels good to have you around."

"Do you want to try it now?"

Try it?

Ying Lili understood immediately and glared at Xia Qiu shyly, "You big hentai, this... this is in broad daylight, and your mind is full of..."

Eriri was too embarrassed to say the rest.

Even though she has maintained a negative distance several times, Eriri has never gotten rid of her shyness.

Compared to the senior's enthusiasm, Eriri's shyness has a unique charm.

"Okay, okay, let's go buy some food and then go pick Qiong up and take him home."

After saying that, Xia Qiu pulled Ying Lili forward. Soon, they came across a supermarket and walked in.

"Ying Lili, let's have hot pot tonight. You pick out some meatballs and vegetables you like, and I'll choose the soup base."

Xia Qiu said this and walked towards the shelf where the pot bases were placed.

He knew that Qiong-sister couldn't eat spicy food very well, and although the senior could accept a certain level of spiciness, she didn't like anything that was too stimulating.

So he carefully compared the many soup bases and chose one that was slightly spicy and had a rich bone broth flavor.

I have to say he is very attentive!

Eriri nodded obediently and walked over to the frozen food section, her eyes lingering over the various meatballs.

She picked up a bag of beef balls, shook it at Xia Qiu, and shouted, "I love this so much. I'll cook a few more later."

Xia Qiu smiled and responded, "Take whatever you like. Also pick some crab sticks, fish balls, etc. Senior and sister Qiong also like to eat them."

Hearing that Xia Qiu still didn't forget that guy, Ying Lili snorted a little bit in dissatisfaction, but still listened to Xia Qiu and chose some crab sticks and fish balls.

Damn the male protagonist of the light harem!

She threw the crab sticks into the shopping cart fiercely. She didn't know when it started, but Ying Lili suddenly found that she didn't seem to be so dissatisfied with Xia Qiu, who had a large harem.

The vinegar taste remains though.

The two continued to walk around the supermarket, buying other ingredients and seasonings.

When they reached the beverage area, Ying Lili was struggling to choose between juice or soda.

Xia Qiu thought that Qiong likes sweet juice, while Senior prefers refreshing soda, so he said, "Let's buy some for each, juice for Qiong and soda for Senior, so we can both drink it, how about it?"

Ying Lili thought this was a good suggestion, nodded, and picked a bottle of orange juice, while Xia Qiu took a can of lemon soda.

At the same time, Xia Qiu also secretly glanced at Ying Lili, and suddenly realized that what they were doing now gave off a sense of like an old married couple, their married life!

Just then, several familiar figures appeared in sight.

Xia Qiu's gaze fell on a few people not far away and he was slightly startled.

Isn't that Shirou Emiya, Rin Tousaka and Sakura Matou?

I saw Shirou Emiya carefully selecting ingredients, Rin Toosaka pointing and making comments beside him, and Sakura Matou following quietly behind them.

Xia Qiu was really surprised. He didn't expect to meet them here in this parallel world.

Ying Lili saw Xia Qiu staring at one place in a daze, and followed his gaze, but she didn't recognize those people, so she asked curiously: "What's wrong, did you see someone you know?"

Xia Qiu came back to his senses, shook his head and said, "They are not acquaintances, I just think they look familiar. Let's go, we have finished shopping, it's time to pick up sister Qiong."

Although he was surprised by this chance encounter, Xia Qiu did not intend to go up and talk to him. After all, they did not know each other.

So, Xia Qiu took Ying Lili to the cashier to pay. After paying, the two of them walked out of the supermarket with large and small bags and walked towards Qiongmei's school.

At this time, it was already time to go home from school, and the school gate was crowded with students and parents.

At the school gate, Qiongmei saw Xia Qiu at a glance, excitedly shouted "Brother", and ran towards him.

However, when she saw Eriri beside her brother, Qiong subconsciously paused, but still threw herself into Xia Qiu's arms.

Xia Qiu smiled and touched the soft hair of Qiongmei, which felt very good, and said with a smile: "You are almost grown up, but you are still so sticky."

"Hmph, I don't care. I'm going to stick to my brother all the time."

Sister Qiong buried her head deeply in Xia Qiu's chest, and looked quietly at Ying Lili.

Unexpectedly, Ying Lili was looking at her.

When their eyes met, they were both stunned.

This awkward eye contact only lasted for a moment, and Qiongmei was the first to react. She pouted her lips, turned her head to the side, deliberately not looking at Yinglili, and hugged Xia Qiu's arm tightly, as if she was declaring her sovereignty.

Ying Lili also snorted. After observing for a period of time, she has discovered that Qiong Mei seems to have some different and bold ideas about Xia Qiu!

Da Mee Yo.

Xia Qiu noticed the subtle atmosphere and hurried to smooth things over: "Qiong sister, brother bought a lot of delicious food today. We will have hot pot tonight. I bought your favorite beef balls."

When she heard about her favorite beef balls, Qiongmei's eyes lit up, but she still said harshly: "Humph, you only know how to bribe me, just to eat with her."

Xia Qiu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and rubbed Qiongmei's head: "How could that be? Brother bought all these so that our family can have a happy meal. And Sister Yinglili likes you very much, too. Look, she specially picked out your favorite crab sticks and fish balls."

Ying Lili followed Xia Qiu's words and quickly said, "Yes, sister Qiong, when I was choosing ingredients today, I was thinking about what you like to eat."

Qiongmei secretly glanced at Eriri, and seeing her sincere face, the resistance in her heart was slightly reduced, but she still felt a little awkward.

"Well... Well, for the sake of the delicious food, I'll forgive you for being with your brother today."

Xia Qiu smiled helplessly and was about to smooth things over when Mrs. Nishimiya came over with Nishimiya Naoko and Nishimiya Yuzuru.