I formed the strongest swordsman group

for a moment.

Really in an instant, within the range of three steps with Qingdeng as the center, the atmosphere in the air suddenly became... as tense as a cold autumn wind blowing.

People's "Tama House", "Key House" applause, the sound of fireworks... I feel that all the sounds are gradually moving away from the surroundings.

At this moment, everyone's eyes were on Kinoshita Mai.

The chief executive's beautiful eyes opened slightly, revealing a look of surprise.

Sanako's pretty eyebrows twitched up slightly, and her expression became... very charming.

And Qingdeng... the lines of his face became extremely stiff from the moment Kinoshita Wu's voice fell, and his eyes became straight...

Only Elodie, who is still young and ignorant of worldly affairs, blinked at Mai Kinoshita with innocently shining eyes.

"Miss Wu, did you watch the fireworks with Master the day before yesterday?"

"Um!"

Kinoshita Mai, who didn't notice the strange atmosphere around her, smiled.

"I swam here with Qingdeng the day before yesterday! I thought the fireworks would be the same every day. Unexpectedly, today's fireworks seem to be more colorful than what I saw the day before yesterday."

After finishing speaking, Kinoshita Mai squinted her eyes, and quietly glanced at Sanako beside her.

At this time, I saw a little devil-like contentment emerging from the corner of Kinoshita Mai's upturned mouth.

——Hmm~~

After letting out such a triumphant laugh in her heart, Kinoshita Mai lightly moved her lotus steps without any trace, and stood a little closer to Qingdeng.

In essence—the words just now were all deliberately loudly spoken by Kinoshita Mai.

The purpose is for Sanako to hear!

The purpose is to find some confidence in front of Sanako!

For a long time, in front of Sanako, Mai Kinoshita had a weak mentality.

Whether she has a good face or a good figure, good temperament, good knowledge... Although she really doesn't want to admit it, Mai Kinoshita has to face up to the fact that she is not as good as Sanako in all these aspects that are fatally attractive to men...

If it's just that these personal accomplishments are not as good as Sanako's, then that's fine.

However, the most terrible thing is that the relationship between Sanako and Qingdeng is very good.

She knew it, after being discharged from the Ren Medical Hall, Qingdeng had been frequenting the Xiaoqianye Sword Hall all the time.

Although Qingdeng's reason for rushing out was to see his pet cow...but it still made Kinoshita Mai feel a sense of crisis!

This feeling of crisis that she is standing on a crumbling 100-foot-tall building makes Kinoshita Mai really want to do something...something must be done!

And now.

Now that Qingdeng and Sanako are both present, it is a very good opportunity to "do something"!

Xiang Zhuang's sword dance was aimed at Peigong's wooden dance. After standing closer to Qingdeng, she raised her chest higher, and her nose was also raised along with it.

--how? Qingdeng and I have come to such a grand event with a beautiful atmosphere! do you have? do you have? hum hum ~~

While Kinoshita Mai was smiling happily, Qingdeng——

"..."

Without a word...correction. I dare not speak.

Although he was still looking at the night sky decorated with colorful fireworks, his eyes could no longer process any external information.

Kinoshita Mai's sudden speech to "declare sovereignty" made Qingdeng, who was still comforting himself that "nothing will happen" just now, suddenly entered a meeting where he seemed to be about to fight some powerful enemy. The state of deadly duel.

The muscles and nerves of the whole body are tense.

Goosebumps floated up from the skin one by one, and fine cold sweat oozed from the forehead, back and other places.

It's a bit embarrassing to say——Qingdeng really hopes that time will stop like this.

But it is clear that the world will not respond to Qing Deng's vexatious vision.

"...Is that so."

Sanako...speaking...

"Tachibana-kun, you and Ms. Kinoshita participated in the fireworks display the night before..."

As she said so in a low voice, she turned her pretty face to one side.

His face was expressionless... No, he gave Qingdeng a long look with a grotesque look of "all expressions disappeared".

The emotions contained in the eye waves are unpredictable.

Feeling Sanako's gaze, Qingdeng trembled a few times.

In Sanazi's neither sad nor happy words, Qingdeng clearly felt something called "crisis" that was rushing towards him.

Although what he is currently facing is an unexpected "encounter", Qingdeng still wants to try to resist.

It's just that he didn't have time to say or do any words or actions, and a new accident came - Sanako suddenly noticed the expression of Kinoshita Mai at the moment.

Sanako doesn't have mind reading skills, so she naturally doesn't know what Kinoshita Mai is thinking now.

However, without knowing why, after seeing Kinoshita Mai's pretty face full of smiles, Sanako felt... very unhappy.

Very unhappy!

Displeased with the two willow eyebrows, they unconsciously frowned.

At this moment, very suddenly, Elodie shifted her innocent eyes to Zonako.

"Huh? Miss Chiba, the paper bag in your arms is a little loose!"

Hearing what Elodie said, Sanako hurriedly looked down—indeed, the packaging of the paper bag was a little loose, and a corner of the bathrobe was exposed.

When Sanako tucked back the corner of the bathrobe that was hanging out of the paper bag, and rewrapped the paper bag firmly, Elodie suddenly praised with bright eyes:

"What a beautiful yukata! Miss Chiba, you just said that you came here to buy something. Could it be that you came here to buy this yukata?"

"..."

Sanako's slender fingers, which were arranging the paper bag, stopped abruptly.

She looked thoughtful like a scholar who was studying a difficult problem, looking at the bathrobe in her hand, indifferent and motionless.

This posture was maintained for a long time, and finally——

"Well. Yes. This is the yukata I rented from a nearby Wu clothing store for convenience when I went to the fireworks display with Tachibana-kun last night. I thought it looked pretty good, so I specially made it tonight. Come here and buy this bathrobe."

With a precise tone, he said the words that changed the atmosphere around him once again.

crisis.

It's boiling up and down...

Realizing that the situation had taken a turn for the worse, Qing Deng felt that not only the sound was far away, but also the colors seemed to be slowly disappearing from the surrounding space.

The air around him seemed to be solidified into liquid, making it extremely heavy.

This small space seems to be cut off from the outside world, becoming an independent small space.

"Eh?"

Kinoshita Mai...Stayed...

The sweet smile that had been covering her pretty face since just now froze and completely disappeared.

The same people who were stunned, and the chief executive.

Although the "sluggishness" displayed by the chief executive at this moment is not of the same nature as the "sluggishness" shown by Mai Kinoshita now, but the chief executive's head and eyes have indeed entered a moment of downtime and dazed state.

Immediately afterwards... She backed away subconsciously. The distance between Qingdeng, Kinoshita Mai, Sanako and the others...

On the contrary, Elodie still showed a childish and simple bright smile.

Just listen to her teasing her beloved master:

"Master, so you have been watching fireworks with different girls these days? No wonder you always looked absent-minded when playing with us today. It turns out that you have visited the fireworks conference twice!"

Ai Luodi's unintentional remark added a few more barrels of oil to the burning "fire".

If possible, Qingdeng really wants to shout to Elodie: Little ancestor! Please stop talking!

After teasing Qingdeng, Elodie did not speak as Qingdeng wished.

It's just that... the object of the conversation has become Kinoshita Mai.

"Ah, ah ha ha..."

A dry laugh like firewood rubbing against each other escaped from Kinoshita Mai's lips.

"Miss Qianye, have you...have you ever visited the fireworks festival with Qingdeng...?"

Kinoshita Mai raised her eyes and looked at Sanako who was a head taller than her.

Her big eyes seemed to express infinite melancholy and worries about gains and losses.

This act of staring closely at Sanako's eyes seemed to be looking for something called "hope" in Sanako's eyes.

"……Um."

Sanako hesitated for a while, then nodded slightly.

"This, this way..."

His eyes fell... Kinoshita Mai lowered her head and eyes as if evading, her eyes stared at the ground in front of her toes without blinking, her two small hands folded in front of her body tightly grasped the fabric of the bathrobe in front of her legs .

...

Whoops! Whoops! Whoops!

...

The fireworks are still going off... or rather the fireworks show just happens to be reaching its climax right now.

But except for the innocent Elodie, no one has the leisure and ambition to appreciate the fiery trees and silver flowers above their heads.

Even the colorful fireworks colors failed to impress everyone... especially Kinoshita Mai's face. To dye back bright colors.

The louder and denser explosions of fireworks formed a stark contrast with the dead silence that lingered around everyone.

At the moment, everyone remained silent with different moods.

For example: Sanako is annoyed right now.

She pursed her lips and reprimanded herself angrily:

— Tsk...why am I angry with this kind of kid...

Just now, when Alodi asked if he came here to buy this blue bathrobe, Sanako just wanted to fool around.

But for some reason, Huyou's words clearly came to his throat, but he couldn't get them out no matter what.

At the same time, Kinoshita Mai's faintly smug smile flashed back and forth in Sanako's mind.

And then... lips, tongue and consciousness temporarily "lost control".

When he came back to his senses, the words that made the smile on Kinoshita Mai's face disappear and the atmosphere around him suddenly blurted out.

Sanako is seven years older than Mai Kinoshita.

In Sanako's eyes, Kinoshita Mai is just a young girl.

With the excellent self-cultivation that I have cultivated for a long time, as well as my consistent tolerance for the young, it stands to reason that I shouldn't do this kind of behavior that is not like an elder.

Exactly...why is this happening?

Sanako was annoyed by her "out of control" just now, but also puzzled by it.

——In the final analysis... If Ms. Kinoshita didn't tell me, I wouldn't know that Tachibana-kun participated in the fireworks festival with other women besides me...

The relationship between myself and Qingdeng is just friends now, no matter who Qingdeng goes to play with, it is none of her business, and she has no right to interfere with it-Zonazi knows this truth.

but……

but……

but……

But I am so angry!

Although I can't say why I am angry, I just feel so angry!

Especially thinking of the kind words that Qingdeng said to her last night... it makes her even more angry!

Although Sanako tried her best to maintain her inner peace, she was defeated by the emotion that surged in her heart after a short time—she slowly raised her gaze and stared at Qingdeng with a tense expression.

At the same time, Kinoshita Mai did exactly the same thing as her.

Kinoshita Mai feels ashamed right now.

Extremely ashamed.

Self-contained there, proud of "I did what Sanako couldn't do", but in the end, I found out that what Qingdeng and her did, I did with Sanako the next day...

Shame kept rising and fermenting...and finally turned into anger!

Especially when I thought about how I foolishly showed off to Sanako that I was a "special person" just now... I was even more angry!

Using almost the same movements as Sanako, almost at the same time as Sanako, she slowly raised her gaze, staring at Qingdeng with a tense expression.

At this moment, the two girls have reached the same front and have exactly the same idea:

——I really want to punch Tachibana-kun/Qingdeng hard!

Qingdeng clearly felt the oppressive gazes cast by Kinoshita Mai and Sanako.

Responding to these two imposing gazes, Qingdeng shuddered, then involuntarily turned his head mechanically, facing the second daughter standing behind him.

One man and two women, three gazes with different emotions from six eyes collided fiercely in midair.

Ju-jun, do you have anything to say? ——In Sanako's eyes, such a message was conveyed.

Compared with Sanako, who has strong self-esteem and has always acted in a strong manner, Mai Kinoshita, who has a much softer personality, has much gentler eyes.

However, she didn't exude an aura of "forget it, let's leave this matter behind".

On the contrary, it seems to be probing the feeling of "I don't need to ask more questions and delve into it...but Qingdeng, can you just leave it like this?"

The eyes of the two girls gathered as one turned into a huge hammer, pressing down on Qingdeng's head, shoulders, and heart from top to bottom...

This hammer was not a violent blow with all its strength.

Instead, he beat Qingdeng repeatedly in a soothing, unhurried rhythm.

This feeling of being overwhelmed is tormenting.

As time went by, the sight of the second daughter became more and more terrifying...

I have to think of a way to say and do something quickly—whether it is "reason" or "instinct", that's what Qingdeng said.

However, Qingdeng's mind is empty! Not to mention taking action, he couldn't even make up his mind whether he should go to see Sanako or Kinoshita Mai now!

He wants to see both girls!

He wanted to look directly into the eyes of the two women at the same time!

However, he is a normal human being with only one pair of eyes! The two eyeballs can only turn in the same direction at the same time!

This kind of situation, whether in the previous life or in the current life, this is the first time he has encountered it!

There are no precedents to refer to, and no experience to use.

Just when Qingdeng was at a loss for words and remained silent at a loss, the tension in the atmosphere had almost reached a critical point——

"……Ha ha ha ha."

A hearty laugh suddenly intervened in this imminent "Sura Field".

It was the chief's laughter.

The chief executive, who had been standing silently by the side just now, turned his beautiful eyes and sized Qing Deng and the others over and over again.

"No wonder Tachibana-kun, you've been smiling these past two days, with a festive look on your face. So you came to the fireworks display with Ms. Kinoshita and Ms. Sanako!"

While talking, he walked slowly between Qingdeng, Kinoshita Mai, and Sanako.

"But that's right, Tachibana-kun, if you don't watch the fireworks with Ms. Kinoshita and Ms. Sanako, I'd rather find it strange."

Unsurprisingly, the chief director attracted Wu and Zuo's suspicious eyes - he didn't know which Qingdeng the chief minister was going to deal with, so he couldn't help but cast a surprised look at the chief minister.

Elodie, who didn't understand anything and simply thought that Qingdeng, the general manager and the others were chatting normally, was still concentrating on watching the fireworks.

Sensing the eyes of Wu and Zuo who wanted to ask questions, the director showed a peaceful smile, put his hands on his hips, and naturally continued the conversation:

"From about the end of last month, Mr. Ju has been clamoring that he is looking forward to the upcoming fireworks display, saying 'I like watching fireworks the most. If there is a chance, I must call my best friend , and the most important friends go to watch the fireworks together'."

"I'm also curious about who the so-called 'best and most important friend' Mr. Ju said. Ask him, he is still mysterious and doesn't say anything."

"Now, the answer is finally revealed."

"If it's the two of you... it's reasonable."

"After all, Mr. Ju is always in front of me on weekdays, talking about the two of you."

The "shock" was not over, and the "shock" started again—the words of the general manager were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, making the eyes of Kinoshita Mai and Sanako uncontrollably burst into pieces of " Surprised" ripples.

As if he wanted to leave some time for the two daughters to react and buffer, the director paused for a moment, and then restarted the red lips.

"Tachibana-kun often tells me: I have received a lot of care from Senshiya... especially Ms. Kinoshita on weekdays."

The director turned his eyes and looked at Kinoshita Mai.

"What do you say?" Although Ah Wu is a bit shy and shy, when she first met her, she gave people a gloomy feeling of lifelessness, but after in-depth contact and communication, she found that Ah Wu is actually a very kind and interesting person. , A lovely girl full of vitality in her heart. I like to chat with Ah Wu, as long as I am with Ah Wu, I will feel inexplicably relaxed."

"Miss Sanako too!"

The director's sight was greatly deflected, from Kinoshita Mai to Sanako's body.

"Miss Sanako's matter, Mr. Ju has never mentioned it less."

"'Miss Sanako is really a very reliable and handsome Hime warrior'."

"'Miss Sanako is really generous, I wish I could have such an elegant manner like Miss Sanako'."

"'I went to Xiaoqianye Sword Hall again today, and every time I chat with Ms. Sanako, I feel like a spring breeze'."

"Such remarks are too numerous to enumerate."

"Every time Ju-jun has been to Qianshiwu and Xiaoqianyejianjian, he will basically talk to me about the two of you after returning to the guarding hall."

"About the topic of the two of you, Mr. Ju seems like he can't finish talking."

"To be honest, Jun Ju's regard for the two of you... makes me a little jealous of the two of you."

After saying this, the chief executive showed a sweet smile with his eyes narrowed into two crescent moons.

Comfortable and bright. At first glance, there was no trace of a strange sunny smile.

After the chief executive finished speaking, Kinoshita Mai and Sanako blinked their big eyes, showing expressions full of bewilderment.

Not to mention the two of them...Qingdeng was also stunned.

Qingdeng stared blankly at the chief, dumbfounded.

The general manager's demeanor has always been very natural, without any sense of hypocrisy or artificiality.

If Qingdeng didn't know the inside story, otherwise he would have been fooled by the chief executive!

He did mention Kinoshita Mai and Sanako to the chief executive...but the frequency was far from "frequent"!

As for the words "A Wu is actually a very kind, funny, cute girl full of vitality", "I wish I could have such an elegant demeanor like Miss Sanako", he never Never told anyone!

However, Qing Deng is not a fool.

He quickly understood the reason why the chief executive suddenly intervened in this chaotic "Sura field" and made up so many lies that were obviously beneficial to him.

Qingdeng, who had reacted, immediately cast a moving and grateful look at the chief executive who had given him crucial assistance at this critical moment.

The general manager's "rescue" took effect immediately.

Although Sanako still had a stern look, the lines on her face had eased a lot.

As for a girl like Kinoshita Wu who has soft ears and is easy to coax, let alone.

——In Qingdeng's eyes, I am one of his best and most important friends...

She lowered her head shyly, and the awe-inspiring aura that glared at Qing Deng angrily and questioned Qing Deng with her eyes disappeared suddenly at this moment.

There was a silly smile on the corner of his mouth.

——In other words, in Qingdeng's heart, I am at least equal to Miss Chiba...

Whether it is appearance or temperament, I am not as good as Chiba Sanako. In Qingdeng's heart, I, like this, can have the same weight as Chiba Sanako—this is really exciting for Kinoshita Mai, who always has a weak mentality in front of Sanako. So inspiring.

With the very coaxable (pian) Kinoshita Mai showing a blushing and shy expression, the tense atmosphere that permeated the surroundings instantly eased a lot.

Seeing this, the director nodded in satisfaction.

Immediately afterwards, she saw her lightly opening her red lips again, as if she wanted to say something to the second daughter in front of her.

only……

"Cough! Cough! Cough cough! Cough cough!"

Suddenly, she suddenly coughed violently...

...

...

At this very moment—

Edo, Ryogoku Bridge, somewhere——

"Ho... ho... ho... ho... ho..."

A tall ronin carrying a large gun with the barrel wrapped around the head of the gun and a large wooden box on his back was panting heavily, drooping his head and staggering move forward.

The ronin's body and clothes were all terribly dirty.

The body exudes a disgusting stench.

This kind of poor-looking ronin has always been a troublesome figure that people are afraid to avoid.

Generally speaking, the wanderers who lost their jobs and could only wander around looking for work were the poorest.

It's fine to be poor, but they are all armed with sabers and ancestral weapons.

In the eyes of ordinary people, the poor and armed ronin are just a group of moving "bombs". Countless crimes are committed by the ronin who are desperate. God knows what kind of moths they will make.

"Ugh...!"

Suddenly, this ronin carrying a large wooden box and holding a large gun in his hand accidentally kicked a bump on the ground and fell to the ground.

Just as he was struggling to get up from the ground——

"...!"

The sound of air escaping came from Ronin's throat, and his expression was instantly clouded.

His hands reflexively shifted to his head, gripping as if he were enduring it.

"Medicine...medicine..."

Ronin stretched his trembling right hand into his bosom, took out a small medicine bottle from it, and poured out a small red and purple pill from it.

After impatiently swallowing the pill, Ronin's painful expression eased a lot.

But only a few seconds later, the lines of his face... No, it tightened even more!

"Ahhh!"

The Ronin suddenly let out a strange cry, and sat on the ground slumped, gnashing his teeth and staring at the empty space in front of him.

"You gang of big salt rebels! How long are you going to pester me?!"

*****

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