Butterflies flew leisurely among the flowers, birds chirped in the branches, and snowflakes drifted down from the sky, melting into a faint white mist.
Time passed silently in the beautiful and quiet courtyard.
After a while, Summer Night slowly let go of Seiji and left.
The two of them exchanged glances before simultaneously averting their gazes. Their faces flushed red and they were both speechless.
It was just like a scene out of a teen romance drama.
Seiji didn't feel anything sweet or sour, but he did feel an itch in his heart.
"I'm sorry … I was too impulsive," Summer Night said softly.
"It's … it's nothing. I was just startled." Seiji scratched his face awkwardly.
"I don't know why I heard you say that … I was probably really happy, so I just couldn't control myself …" Summer Night paused for a moment. "At any rate, thank you."
"There's no need to thank me. I just said what I wanted to say," Seiji responded.
A moment of silence fell between them.
"What did Akira Mitarai say to you at that time? Was it really alright? "Seiji asked again.
"What he said to me … was something along the lines of 'You win this time. Remember, I'll win against you next time,'" Summer Night replied.
"Didn't he promise not to approach you again?" Seiji furrowed his eyebrows slightly.
Summer Night remained silent.
She probably intended to break the contract even if she had to be punished. That was how Seiji interpreted it.
"As I said earlier, if there's anything I can do to help, then …"
His lips were sealed.
The Grand Mistress pressed her finger lightly against his lips and smiled gently at him.
"There's no need to repeat what you've said before." She retracted her finger. "I've clearly received your kind intentions … I'm truly grateful to you, Seiji."
Seiji blinked and smiled as well.
"No need to be so polite, Summer Night."
…
Akira Mitarai left the meeting together with his Spirit-branded Retainer, Naruo Yashuu.
It was said that something urgent suddenly came up … Regardless of whether this was true or not, leaving after what happened just now made people feel strange.
To put it bluntly, it was like a defeated dog that ran away with its tail between its legs.
In Seiji's opinion, that was the truth, but the others at the party felt that it didn't match Akira Mitarai's image.
They asked Miss Wanhua what had happened.
Summer Night didn't want to be talked about too much, so she just said that there was a little conflict.
Such an answer made one's imagination run wild.
The younger Yin-Yang Masters began chatting about this matter and joking about it … perhaps it would eventually become a rumor.
Summer Night maintained her image as the Grand Mistress of the Wanhua family and politely dealt with everything.
Seiji accompanied her by her side as a Spirit-branded Retainer.
Everyone chatted, played some small games, and performed some small performances … Time passed just like that.
Finally, the party was over.
Kanna and Izawa came up to Seiji and Seiji before they left.
"Let's go to the doujinshi convention together!"
Summer Night and Seiji thought that Kanna had come to say goodbye, but they were both surprised to hear this invitation.
"I'd like to go with you to the doujinshi convention in a few days." Kanna smiled and spoke sincerely.
"It'll definitely be fun if everyone goes together … you'll agree, right?" Kanna's eyes were shining with anticipation.
Summer Night and Seiji exchanged awkward glances.
"Do you know what the doujinshi convention is?" Seiji leaned closer to Summer Night and asked in a low voice.
"For now … will you go?" Summer Night responded in a low voice.
"Of course I'll go. I already made an appointment with someone …"
"Who did you make an appointment with?"
"With Mika and the others."
"Oh …"
"Do you want to go?"
"I …" Summer Night thought about it for a moment. "… I kind of want to go."
"Then agree to go with Fujihara-san and go with her." Seiji paused for a moment. "As for me, I want to go with Mika and the others … I don't think it's appropriate for me to go with you guys."
Summer Night's gaze sharpened upon hearing this.
"Why?"
"Eh?"
"Why … isn't it appropriate?"
"Because of the three people I made an appointment with, apart from Mika, the other two are ordinary people," Seiji explained.
Although Chiaki knew about the mystical, she was still an ordinary person. Kaho, on the other hand, was an ordinary person through and through. It was obviously inappropriate for people from both sides to mix together.
Summer Night understood what he meant and realized that she had misunderstood.
For a moment, she thought that Seiji had chosen Mika Uehara's side and abandoned her side …
'Honestly, I misunderstood.' She felt slightly ashamed.
Seiji had already made an appointment with Mika Uehara and the others, so he would definitely be going with them. Asking him to go with them in this situation would be the same as asking everyone to go together, which was obviously inappropriate.
"I understand, you're right," Summer Night said. "You can go with Uehara-san and the others. I … will go with Fujihara-san."
Actually, she didn't want to go anymore.
She only wanted to go to the doujinshi convention because she wanted to be together with him. If she couldn't go together with him, she wouldn't have any motivation to go.
But … she should still go.
Even if they didn't go together, it was still possible that they would run into each other. Besides, it would be nice to see the things that he liked. That was what Summer Night told herself.
She agreed to Kanna Fujihara's invitation.
Seiji stated that he already had a prior appointment, so he wouldn't be able to go together.
"Shiroya-san probably doesn't want to reveal his true identity. How petty."
"Master …"
"Hmph, I have amazing eyesight. I'll definitely be able to recognize Shiroya-san as long as I see you at the doujinshi convention!" Kanna placed her hands on her hips. "Just be careful and avoid me!"
Seiji was rendered speechless.
He chuckled upon seeing how "serious" Kanna was.
After interacting with her at the doujinshi convention, he felt that this Grand Mistress Fujihara was quite a cute girl. Although her libido and tendency to easily go berserk made him feel rather helpless, she was still a good girl.
"I'll remember what you said, Fujihara-san. If I meet you at the doujinshi convention and you don't recognize me, I'm going to laugh at you. "
Kanna widened her eyes upon hearing this.
Izawa paused in surprise as something flashed in his eyes.
"Shiroya-san … you mean that if we meet at the doujinshi convention, you'll …"
"Yes, if we're fated to meet."
Seiji reached out his hand towards Kanna.
"It's my honor to meet you, Fujihara-san."
Kanna returned to her senses and shook Seiji's large hand.
"Although I haven't gotten to know you yet, I'm delighted to meet you here, Shiroya-san." She smiled.
Her smile was quite similar to Grand Mistress's style.
After shaking hands with Kanna, Seiji then extended his hand towards Izawa.
Izawa also shook hands with him and smiled faintly.
"Your humble servant looks forward to meeting you again."
"I'm looking forward to meeting you as well … By the way, I should mention that I'm not some famous powerful individual at all. In fact, it's quite the opposite. That's why I hope that you won't be too disappointed.
Even if you aren't one now, you'll be one in the future. That's why I definitely won't be disappointed. " Izawa's eyes flashed as he spoke. "You have both strength and presence. You're an extraordinary individual."
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