armyinform Chapter 109 The Protection of Mahiru
Chapter 109 The Protection of Mahiru
Chapter 109 The Protection of Mahiru
"Shiina and I haven't yet," Yukino Yukinoshita replied. "So you mean... Yuigahama-san has already kissed Natsu-senpai?" Mai Sakurajima looked at Yuigahama Yui in surprise.
Surprisingly, the seemingly most harmless girl was actually the most cunning.
"Um...:::" Yui Yuigahama lowered her head shyly, not daring to look at everyone.
"We only found out about this because Yuihama and Natsuo kissed," Yukino Yukinoshita explained calmly.
"So that's how it is...::"
Mai Sakurajima looked at the composed Natsuo and asked suspiciously, "Natsuo-senpai, you don't... have any schemes up your sleeve?"
"Sakurajima-senpai, you can just call me Natsuo."
Xia Sheng smiled in response, his tone candid: "In this regard, you can always trust me."
"Really...?" Sakurajima Mai was still a little skeptical.
She had never read light novels or read manga, so she was unaware of many of the strange settings. The idea that sharing abilities only through intimate kissing was too odd.
She could only think that Xia Sheng wanted to take advantage of everyone, after all, the girls here were all top-notch.
In all her years in the entertainment industry, she has never met many girls as cute as Yukino Yukinoshita and Mahiru Shiina.
So any normal guy would definitely have feelings for them, right?
"Sakurajima-senpai, please don't think so badly of Natsuo," Shiina Mahiru suddenly interjected, staring at her coldly.
"Xia Sheng is not that kind of person."
Mai Sakurajima paused for a moment.
This seemingly gentle girl suddenly became assertive.
Just because she spoke ill of Xia Sheng?
What is their relationship?
"Um, Sakurajima-senpai, Natsuo really isn't that kind of person. I hope you won't think of him that way," Yui Yuigahama chimed in, her expression becoming serious as well.
"I......
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"Sakurajima-senpai, I can assure you, please believe in his honesty," Yukino Yukinoshita said.
Okay, I understand.
Faced with the three people's support, Mai Sakurajima's attitude softened, and she bowed her head to Natsuo, taking the initiative to apologize.
"Natsuo, I'm sorry."
"It's nothing," Xia Sheng waved his hand dismissively.
"Misunderstandings are normal, after all, this situation is indeed a bit outrageous."
He appeared calm on the surface, but inside he was overjoyed. Yukino and the others had actually spoken up for him.
Their relationship is no longer what it used to be.
"Thank you. I will try my best to trust you from now on," Mai Sakurajima said firmly.
"Don't force yourself, just let things take their natural course."
"No, since they trust you so much, and we'll be partners from now on, I should trust you too."
"Sakurajima-senpai," Natsuo looked at her sincerely, "Trust is based on your own thoughts and experiences, not on others. Are you close to Yukinoshita and the others? What if we're all lying to you?"
"This..." Sakurajima Mai said.
"So, there's no need to force this. Just let things take their natural course. I believe I will gain your trust."
"...I understand." Sakurajima Mai looked at Natsumi with satisfaction, pursing her cherry lips.
At that moment, she felt his sincerity, and perhaps, there was no need for a future.
He is trustworthy.
Come to think of it, if he had feelings for her, there would have been plenty of opportunities and methods in that place, and she would have been helpless.
Not to mention, he also possesses extraordinary power, so he doesn't need to scheme against her at all.
The girls here are no worse than her; she's not worth anyone's time or effort.
After all, Xia Sheng had absolutely no interest in her being an actress.
"That's great... I thought..." Yui Yuigahama couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
The atmosphere eased.
The atmosphere was so tense just now. Although she played a part in it, she still hopes everyone can get along harmoniously.
"Idiot, you're worrying too much. It's perfectly normal for Sakurajima-senpai to have doubts," Natsumi said with a smile.
"But... I'm really nervous..."
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"It's understandable that Sakurajima-senpai would think that way since we're not familiar with each other yet, but I believe we'll become good partners in the future," Yukino Yukinoshita said calmly.
"Yes, I believe it too." Shiina Mahiru's smile softened again.
"I believe it too," Mai Sakurajima added.
"Let's add Sakurajima-senpai to the group first, so we can contact her anytime if anything happens," Natsumi suggested.
"Okay, Sakurajima-senpai, let's add each other as friends."
"Okay, I'll add you all."
"No problem~"
After the group became friends, the atmosphere became more harmonious, and it was easy for the girls to get closer.
"Sakurajima-senpai, I recommend you read some light novels. That way you'll understand why Natsuo's abilities can only be shared in that way," Yukino Yukinoshita said after pulling Mai Sakurajima into the group chat.
"What does this have to do with light novels?" Mai Sakurajima looked at her in confusion.
"Sakurajima-senpai, haven't you read the novel or read the manga?" Yukino Yukinoshita also looked at her.
"Yes."
"Do you even know where slimes or goblins usually appear?"
"Games...light novels?"
"That's right. In those isekai light novels, there are basically monsters like slimes and goblins. And the monsters we encounter in the future might also be the ones depicted in light novels."
"you mean?"
"They're not exactly the same, but those light novels do give us some knowledge and help us understand things."
"So those books... are they all light novels?" Mai Sakurajima glanced at the bookshelf on the side.
"Yes, you can look around as you like. I need to supplement your knowledge about monsters. You should also understand Xia Sheng's situation by now."
"I understand. I'll borrow two books to read later." Mai Sakurajima nodded solemnly.
"Sakurajima-senpai, aren't you scared?" Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly asked.
"Fear?"
"That place, unfamiliar and unknown, and the invaders are powerful... You seem to have accepted it all without hesitation?"
"I'm not afraid. In fact, I might even be looking forward to this kind of anomaly," Mai Sakurajima replied with a smile.
Is that so?
"Besides, maybe it's because of Natsumi's presence. Thanks to his protection, I even doubted whether it was a dream. What's there to be afraid of in a dream?" Mai Sakurajima asked with a smile.
"Yes, it's all thanks to Natsuo for being with us." Yukino Yukinoshita smiled and turned to look at Natsuo.
"The first time it didn't feel real, but the second time it was confirmed. But with Natsuo by my side, I really didn't think about being afraid of this." Shiina Mahiru looked at Natsuo and spoke softly.
"Me too!" Yui Yuigahama quickly chimed in.
"Don't say that, I'm getting embarrassed." Xia Sheng smiled broadly, unable to hide the upturned corners of his mouth.
You don't seem embarrassed at all...
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Yukino Yukinoshita looked at him with a smile, then changed the subject: "So, we can't hold you back; we'll just be your support."
"Yukinoshita..." Shiina Mahiru looked at her knowingly.
"Yes, Yuihama has already set an example; it's our turn."
"Too..:
"Yukinoshita, Shiina, you two aren't planning on...:::" Yuigahama Yui looked at the two of them in disbelief.
"It's not that bad." Yukino Yukinoshita shook her head.
"Phew, that startled me." Yui Yuigahama patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief.
"So you guys were already mentally prepared." Mai Sakurajima understood the relationship between the group.
"Sakurajima-senpai, don't worry. With Natsuo's abilities, protecting you alone shouldn't be a problem."
"I'm not in a hurry for this kind of thing..."
"Sakurajima-senpai, aren't you an actress? Kissing is normal for you, right?" Shiina Mahiru asked curiously.
"It seems that, apart from Yui, none of you three are really my fans." Mai Sakurajima shook her head helplessly.
"What do you mean?"
"Shiina, Sakurajima-senpai has never filmed a kissing scene," Yui Yuigahama explained.
"So that's how it is... Looks like someone's going to benefit from this sooner or later."
"..." Someone remained expressionless.