Anime Crossover: About How I Spoiled an Angel

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Unexpectedly, Su Qing said such strange things in public, and Mahiru's face immediately turned red.

"Yes, it's too easy for you to guess."

After Mahiru finished speaking, she turned around and began to stare at the counter on one side as if she were doing something.

I don't know if she really wants to buy something, or if she's just trying to distract herself.

"Hmm... I want to eat everything you make, but what kind of dishes can you make with a [whetstone]?"

Seeing that Mahiru seemed to be taking her selection very seriously, Su Qing also moved closer and began to observe in the same way as Mahiru.

"Eh...? What kind of dishes can you cook with a whetstone?"

Mahiru paused for a moment, then blinked rapidly.

The moment her pupils focused, a row of whetstones suddenly appeared before her eyes.

"Braised? Or steamed?"

Pinching her chin, Su Qing seemed to be seriously thinking about something.

"Who, who would make that kind of thing for you to eat?"

With her head down, Mahiru patted Su Qing without even looking at her.

For some reason, when Mahiru asked this question...

In Su Qing's mind, Yui's face flashed by.

[Would it? It shouldn't be possible, no matter how I think about it. What am I thinking?]

Su Qing felt that her thoughts were somewhat disordered.

"Then how do we repay...?"

After gathering her thoughts, Su Qing hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped herself.

"The knives at home have gotten a bit dull lately. Why don't we buy a whetstone?"

Acting requires a complete performance.

Mahiru picked up a whetstone and began to examine it, turning it upside down.

"Okay, okay. It's my knife, right? Then I'll pay for it."

Cooperation must be complete.

Su Qing nodded repeatedly at Mahiru.

According to their ancient contract.

The food expenses were split equally between the two of them.

However, when it comes to things like kitchenware, Su Qing mentioned to Zhen Zhou that he would pay for everything.

However, Mahiru did not agree.

The other party's reasoning was: I'm the one using all the kitchen utensils, so of course I should pay for them too.

Su Qing, who prided herself on her excellent logic, was momentarily at a loss for words to refute her.

perhaps.

There shouldn't be too much logic involved in a relationship between two people.

But after thinking about it, Su Qing finally suggested a 70/30 split.

Mahiru didn't reply, but her beautiful eyes were fixed intently on her.

After a long while, she finally put down the whetstone.

After gesturing for Su Qing to follow, he hummed as he walked towards the ingredients section.

"What, you're not buying it anymore?"

Pushing the cart, Su Qing walked to Mahiru's side and asked curiously.

If she didn't have a real need for it, Mahiru wouldn't even act.

"Hmm... a whetstone at that price is a bit overpriced."

After glancing at the whetstone section to his side and behind him, Mahiru spoke.

"Not worth it? Do you mean the whetstone is of poor quality?"

This was truly outside of Su Qing's knowledge.

and so……

Why can't you just find any stone on the street to sharpen your knife?

However, Su Qing would never ask such a foolish question.

It's probably related to the material's [grinding ability].

While Su Qing was pondering, Zhen Zhou lightly touched her lips and thought to herself:

"No, it's not. The quality is actually quite good. It's just that the price-performance ratio isn't very high. I'll just use the knife I have at home for now."

"So, did your old whetstone break?"

"No, it's just that it's not very efficient to use, since these kinds of things have a limited lifespan."

"Since we need them, let's buy a few."

After Su Qing finished speaking, she pushed the shopping cart and prepared to turn around and go back to the whetstone shelf.

But before he could even turn around, a slender, fair hand blocked his way.

As Su Qing stopped moving, the hand slowly withdrew.

Mahiru crossed her arms and made a "tame" gesture.

"Didn't I say I wanted to use my knife first? Besides, delivery is so convenient these days. I'll order a new whetstone online when I get home today, and it'll arrive in a few days."

She continued her "lecture" with a serious expression, as if she were teaching a child who didn't know how to save money.

"And one whetstone lasts a long time, buying several right away is too much..."

Mahiru has been talking about this for ages.

She wanted to say "too extravagant," but it was just a few whetstones.

I wanted to change my mind and say "it's too wasteful," but whetstones don't expire.

Hmm—what's so great about that?

She bit her thin lips, but Mahiru still couldn't figure it out.

"I'll listen to you and keep moving forward."

In the end, it was Su Qing who broke the deadlock.

After taking one hand off the shopping cart handle, he first pinched her slightly chubby, smooth face before smiling and speaking to Mahiru.

"Hmm...why didn't you just listen to me sooner...?"

She seemed shy.

It seems like dissatisfaction.

He could only watch Su Qing's back as she pushed the cart.

Mahiru thought that he probably couldn't hear anymore.

However, even if you can't hear it.

Su Qing had already given the answer.

——【I'll listen to you】

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So sweet...

That's great...

It's so sour...

The supermarket was nearly empty, which pleased Kyoko Sato, who was enjoying the peace and quiet.

She recognized Su Qing and Zhen Zhou the moment they entered.

Do not……

It's simply unforgettable!

"Your Highness...you guessed it so easily...let's go grocery shopping together..."

As if she had lost all her means and strength, she exhaled a heavy breath.

She's eating "candy," right?

I felt so happy the first two times I ate it.

Why do I feel so sad today?

She didn't hear the entire conversation between Su Qing and Zhen Zhou, but she did see most of their body language.

[I'm not bad looking... am I?]

Why can't I find this kind of love?

Sato Kyoko smiled bitterly.

"Kyoko, it's not that I'm pressuring you. I used to long for so-called 'love' just like you. But the chances of finding 'love' in this world are very low. Kyoko, do you understand? Not to mention when I'm this age, when you get older, the impulse and longing for 'love' will gradually be worn down by the days. Believe me. By then, you won't have the strength to 'love' anymore. Marriage doesn't necessarily require 'love.' Two people supporting each other can make a living."

Kyoko Sato, who had not reached an agreement with her parents, suddenly felt an urge—she wanted to go to a very, very far place, a place where no one knew her.

But she had no money.

Her concern for her parents also prevented her from doing so.

She had no choice but to return to school.

Taking classes and working part-time.

Then think about your future.

But there doesn't seem to be anything worth thinking about.

Before she left, her mother held her hand tightly.

In her memory, this was the first time her mother had ever spoken so much in one breath.

Now in her fifties, my mother's eyes are no longer as bright as they were in my childhood memories.

At that moment, Kyoko Sato was surprised to find that those eyes suddenly lit up again.

—Those were tears, glistening.

Can a marriage without love truly provide mutual support?

Kyoko Sato really wanted to wipe away the tears from her mother's eyes, but she couldn't lift her hand no matter what she did.

In Kyoko Sato's bewildered gaze, her mother's mouth seemed to twitch slightly.

then.

got windy.

She didn't hear what her mother said.

She didn't ask her mother what she had said.

She couldn't bear to listen...

P.S.: Wait… someone sent me a gift and told me to update more frequently. So I'll update more tomorrow… (So embarrassing QAQ)

Chapter 227 Not Alone

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"I'll listen to you."

Meanwhile, Su Qing, who was located in the aquatic products area, answered Mahiru's question without hesitation.

"Did you hear me clearly? Then listen to me."