Chapter 137

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Chapter 137: Little Sakura’s Confession, Turning Off the Light Before a Kiss, World-Famous Paintings

Chu Yuanqing saw this and felt nervous and confused, not knowing how to explain, very scared.

She was not only afraid of hurting Miyuki’s feelings, but also terrified that her lovely daughter would wake up and see this scene, looking at her with disdain.

Chu Yuanqing gently pinched Little Sakura’s cheek, wiping away her tears with her delicate hand, lowering her voice and softly comforting her:

"Although I… I did kiss Little Shu, it was just a kiss on the forehead. I see her as a child, purely."

"As for Xiaoxiao, there’s nothing between us; we’re just ordinary friends. That time with Qingxuan and Liuli was just an accident."

"I really don’t have a close friendship with them, and I haven’t broken any rules about idols, so… Miyuki, please stop crying, okay?"

Kirimi Miyuki’s eyes were filled with tears, her pinkish gaze shimmering in the tears like fragile light. She sniffed with her delicate nose, pressed her lips like rose petals together, held back her expression, letting the tears fall without showing a shameful crying face, and whispered:

"Really?"

Chu Yuanqing gently patted the little idol’s head, while secretly glancing at her lovely daughter who was still fast asleep. Listening to Miyuki’s growing uncontrollable expression, she felt scared that the child might suddenly burst out crying.

But she couldn’t scold Miyuki at this moment, telling her to be quiet so she wouldn’t disturb her daughter’s sleep, right?

That would be too mean, too cold, and too unkind.

Chu Yuanqing thought carefully and, after a moment of hesitation, she held Little Sakura in her arms, burying her face in her chest, letting the tears stain her thin pajama. This successfully reduced the sound.

Then,

Chu Yuanqing gently stroked her head and continued to comfort her softly:

"Really, if I wanted to deceive you, I would have lied from the very beginning."

Kirimi Miyuki’s nose was filled with the scent of lemon shower gel, gardenia laundry detergent, and a fresh, sweet fragrance, like that of chrysanthemum petals.

These scents blended with her body warmth, creating a magical potion that seeped into her soul, combined with the cool touch of gentle fingertips, like strong alcohol stirring the heart, yet soothing like a clear spring, forming a deep connection through her heart.

Little Sakura was shamefully captured by beauty and could not hold back anymore. It seemed she had the right to feel wronged, and her emotions opened up like a floodgate. Tears fell softly, staining her silk pajamas, as she sadly spoke her true feelings:

"But you have kissed Liuli, Xie Qingxuan, and little Wang Shu. Why haven’t you kissed me? Do you dislike me?"

Chu Yuanqing’s mind went blank.

Huh? How does this logic even make sense? Is it normal for good friends to kiss? Why do I suddenly feel a strange sense of déjà vu?

If the green-eyed cat were here, she would probably be so angry that her fur would stand on end, scolding this cunning lesbian Sakura. Unfortunately, she was next door, fast asleep, dreaming of cuddling with Chu Yuanqing, completely unaware.

Chu Yuanqing tried hard to sort out her thoughts and did not feel foolish. She hesitated and said:

"I… I don’t dislike Miyuki, but that’s different from kissing. Friends shouldn’t do that, right?"

Kirimi Miyuki lifted her face, and her eyes sparkled like pink diamonds, with pearl-like tears falling, one by one, and shattering on Chu Yuanqing’s chest, soaking into the fabric, as if trying to reach her skin, pressing into her heart. She sadly pursed her lips and said:

"If Little Qing thinks kissing is not something friends can do, then why did you kiss them? Do you want to date them both? Little Qing… is this really who you are?"

Chu Yuanqing’s expression stiffened; she felt completely overwhelmed.

No matter how one explains it, this is an unavoidable situation: either admit to being a bad person or accept that friends can kiss each other.

There’s no way around it; using kisses to trigger a magic restoration mechanism and then using that mechanism to relieve a curse—this whole logical chain, even if said out loud, no one would believe it, it sounds like a trick to fool the foolish.

Wait, magic restoration?

Suddenly, Chu Yuanqing had a brilliant idea. She had been intentionally ignoring this indecent and embarrassing matter, but upon reflection, magic restoration was the most effective pain relief for curses to date, even able to fight against and weaken curses.

It is important to know that Xie Qingxuan had just come into contact with the Artificial Lantern and had very little magic power in her body; she wasn’t even close to being a magical girl reserve.

Yet, under these circumstances, just six minutes of magic restoration with her successfully eased the curse’s rampage and many of the side effects on her body, making it incredibly efficient, almost defying the law of energy conservation.

Chu Yuanqing pressed her lips together in silence; she used to avoid thinking deeply about it because she felt it was too immoral, too utilitarian, and it filled her with a strong sense of guilt.

But now, whether for the sake of fulfilling the dreams of the past and creating an environment for her daughter to live happily, or… to fulfill her promise to Charlotte, she had to lower her moral standards and start thinking about everything she could use.

Furthermore, if you think carefully, apart from the innocent golden retriever, it seems that Liuli and Miyuki’s reactions about their feelings for each other are a bit strange.

So…

Chu Yuanqing slightly pursed her soft pink lips, and her lowered eyes were filled with a misty shimmer. A beautiful golden arc flickered, as if she had captured the twilight of the sea, and she quietly made up her mind.

Golden eyes?

Kirimi Miyuki felt a little dazed; she thought she was imagining things due to Chu Yuanqing’s stunning beauty. For a moment, she forgot her sadness, like a moth drawn to a flame, lost in the light that Chu Yuanqing radiated, as if time had paused at that moment. She looked at Chu Yuanqing without speaking, somewhat silly like a fool.

And in the long, ambiguous silence, this person, illuminated by the orange nightlight, holy yet enchanting, cool and solemn, as pure and beautiful as a poem, evoking thoughts of sunlight and Lake Valga, trembled her eyelashes and quietly asked:

"Miyuki, do you really want to kiss me?"

Kirimi Miyuki paused slightly, and Chu Yuanqing’s love and desire poured out in that one sentence like a wildfire, making her feel as if she was sinking into soft clouds; but her remaining reason made her feel like she was being cut open by a sharp blade.

Those despicable, ugly thoughts mixed with selfish desires were laid bare for all to see, exposed to the sunlight, stirring up strong feelings of shame and self-loathing.

Kirimi Miyuki felt ashamed to realize that, even though she didn’t mean it that way, she still said something that felt a bit like emotional blackmail to Little Qing.

This is just too much; she clearly did not want to be a bad thing like the little fox.

Now, Little Qing must be angry to say something like this, right?

Little Sakura pressed her lips together, her eyes soft and pink like cherry blossoms, tears still falling down, and she, feeling judged, decided to confess:

"Yes, I really want to kiss you, I really really do."

"I… have developed feelings for you, not the kind of feelings friends have, but the kind that lovers have."

"So, I am very jealous of the girls you have kissed."

Chu Yuanqing was greatly shocked. She thought and thought but still couldn’t figure out why someone would like her.

How strange, it’s really too strange.

Liuli is like this, Qingxuan is also like this, even the most serious and reliable Miyuki is like this.

Do all the girls in this era actually like other girls? Or is it just that this body looks too tempting?

Chu Yuanqing realized for the first time that she seemed to have many romantic troubles. For a moment, her mind was in chaos, but after being silent for a while, she made a decision and said frankly:

"Miyuki, I only see you as a friend."

"This has nothing to do with my sexual orientation; it’s simply because of many factors. I won’t become a partner with anyone, so I won’t accept your confession, now or in the future."

The girl spoke this cruel statement calmly.

Chu Yuanqing’s personality has always been like this; she might feel softhearted, guilty, troubled, or even have a sense of wrongdoing, but once she realizes there is a real problem, she never hesitates and straightforwardly expresses her true feelings.

This is the same for everyone.

Even if she thinks she has turned Xie Qingxuan, if Xie Qingxuan comes over with a direct approach, she will only get the same answer.

Kirimi Miyuki felt like she was falling into an abyss. The light in her eyes dimmed, and compared to the pain of her first heartbreak, she felt more of a sense of emptiness that washed over her like ocean water.

But before sadness could flow like a river, this sakura girl couldn’t help but pound the ground and cry.

Chu Yuanqing’s serious expression was tinged with a blush of shame, like a nun whose skirt had been blown up by a strong wind, desperately trying to maintain her devotion and dignity while listening to the thunderous sound of her honor and morals shattering. She pressed her lips together and said, stumbling over her words:

"But… when I need it, you can kiss me."

This incredibly bold statement was the very reason she had firmly rejected Kirimi Miyuki beforehand.

If she had said this earlier, it would have turned into an acceptance of a confession, becoming a romantic relationship.

But as long as she set clear boundaries in advance and stated her position, this act of healing would simply be about mutual benefit.

Miyuki could use this to fulfill her emotional needs.

Chu Yuanqing needed this action to test whether the quality of the partner affected the effectiveness of the healing, and to calculate how many times she needed to heal to achieve the ultimate goal of extending life, freeing power, and saving the world.

This is for the future of my daughter, to keep the promise with Charlotte, and to prevent tragedy from disrupting order, saving the civilization that is about to fall into chaos.

Therefore, her moral beliefs, personal preferences, strict principles, and parts of her body and spirit that are pure can all be sacrificed and cast aside.

At the same time, this shocking statement nearly instantly drowned the sadness of a failed confession.

Kirimi Miyuki was greatly shocked, her feelings extremely complicated, and she stood frozen in place, unable to speak.

Although Little Qing had mentioned the word "need" before, she always thought it was a slip of the tongue, until now, when she realized just how alluring that phrase truly was.

To be honest, even if she were not a lesbian, most girls would find it very hard to reject Chu Yuanqing’s kiss.

The supply and demand of the word "need," when it comes to someone as extraordinary as Chu Yuanqing, is completely reversed; being needed by such a person in this way is a luxurious and special reward.

But the key is…

Chu Yuanqing’s presence is both sacred and solemn; she is usually so mature and serious, with eyes that always hide a layer of distance, like pure clouds in the sky. Her word "need" and her overall aura are two extremes.

This contrast is so great that it can stir the deepest desires in one’s heart.

Kirimi Miyuki’s little head is a mess; she feels like she is going crazy, with thoughts like "We can kiss, but we can only be friends," "What are we? Lip friends," and a bunch of other jumbled things swirling around in her mind.

But in the end, what overpowers everything is her truest desire and love.

It doesn’t matter if they aren’t lovers; even if the lines between their relationship are blurry, she just feels happy. As long as she can be a little closer to Chu Yuanqing, as long as she is needed, and as long as she is not disliked or pushed away, everything else becomes unimportant.

The corners of Kirimi Miyuki’s eyes are red. She has stopped crying. Her cherry-pink eyes are filled with youthful desire, and her pure and beautiful face is tinged with blush. She glances at Chu Yuanqing’s lips, and in a daze, she smiles and softly asks:

"So… Little Qing, do you need me right now?"

Hearing this, Chu Yuanqing feels a bit embarrassed, but of course, she would choose to agree.

Right now, in the entire competition area, only Miyuki is the closest to being a witch. Collaborating with her for magic replenishment will clearly show the difference compared to the effects of Liuli and Qingxuan, making her an inevitable test subject on the path to salvation.

If it weren’t for this, she wouldn’t be able to say such embarrassing things at all.

Little Sakura felt encouraged. She no longer held back her feelings. Her delicate hand touched Chu Yuanqing’s shoulder, and her fingers slid down to her collarbone. Then, gently using her weight, she pushed her onto the bed.

Chu Yuanqing was a bit anxious. She had only agreed to kisses, not to do that kind of thing, okay?

Although… although other ways would probably boost the magic recovery efficiency again, it was absolutely not okay! That would be too strange!

Kirimi Miyuki was very soft. When she lay on top of someone, she only felt warm and gentle, a perfect balance of softness and strength. Due to her training in dance and a very balanced diet, along with a bit of natural talent, she had such a lovely touch.

Chu Yuanqing felt she had gained a huge advantage. She felt very guilty, and as her neck began to itch, she couldn’t help but turn her head. She accidentally saw her lovely daughter sleeping beside her, and for a moment, her eyes widened as she imagined her frowning slightly, as if she could wake up at any moment.

Oh no, Little Shu is still right next to us!

Chu Yuanqing’s cheeks turned a lovely shade of pink, and she was very nervous. She put her hand on Little Sakura’s body to stop her from misbehaving and whispered,

"Miyuki, get up quickly, let’s turn off the lights first."

Kirimi Miyuki tilted her head slightly. Her eyes, like pink diamonds, looked a bit astonished as she gazed at this beautiful person. Suddenly, she remembered a beautiful place she had visited with her sister.

That place belongs to Hokkaido and is called the Tokachi coastline. Whenever night falls and the moonlight shines down, the sparkling ice pieces stack along the shore like shining rings. At sunrise and sunset, they quietly glow in the light, creating a beautiful and peaceful scene.

These special ice pieces come from ice drifting towards the Atlantic Ocean. After wandering for a long time, when the waves crash ashore, they have their corners smoothed, forming the famous scenery of Tokachi.

The morning is warm orange, the daytime cool blue, sparkling like jewels.

Now that I think about it, Chu Yuanqing feels the same way.

When you fall in love with someone like this, you focus all your attention on the food in the bowl, like a small animal being fed by a kind person on the roadside. You taste it carefully, completely unaware of the sounds around you, lost in the surprise of being fed and the happiness of becoming full, unable to escape.

Chu Yuanqing was feeling overwhelmed. She originally wanted to relax and ease her guilty feelings by staying still, but now letting Little Sakura continue might keep going until deep into the night.

Plus, Little Shu sleeps lightly, so if the child wakes up, it could lead to big trouble.

So…

Chu Yuanqing firmed her resolve and showed incredible determination.

Kirimi Miyuki could not clearly express that feeling; she could only see the dusk in the girl’s eyes getting closer, so close that even with her eyes closed, she could smell the sadness of the fading flowers. A heavy sigh rippled like a mermaid gliding through a silver lake, creating soft waves that painted a poem in her soul.

It was different from the light and fleeting feeling of mist that makes mountains seem like illusions. Instead, it was like buying items in a supermarket, having the clerk scan the product codes, leaving a personal mark and gaining true ownership, granting a gift of freedom.

The "Cocoon of the Heart" deep within her soul felt as if it had consumed a powerful substance, causing her heart to swell uncontrollably, taking in magical energy that washed over her entire being, her mind drifting far away, with only the sound of magic flowing grandly in her ears, echoing silently throughout the room.

Chu Yuanqing felt this even more deeply.

First, let me clarify, she is not a bad person, but in order to measure the effect of the magic restoration, comparison is unavoidable.

In terms of magic restoration effect, the green-eyed cat is greater than the golden retriever, and Little Sakura had undergone a huge transformation from contemplating love, making the restoration effect greater in one than in two.

To be specific, it was five times that of Liuli after the performance ended, and tens of times more than the still innocent Great Devil, making her the best candidate for magic restoration.

Because of this, after 30 seconds, Chu Yuanqing’s mind became a little fuzzy.

Her willpower was naturally strong enough, but with the Sea of Truth suppressing her, the Buff that relieved the pain of the curse was too overpowering, causing time to pass quickly, and in the blink of an eye, more than ten minutes had gone by.

During this time, the green-eyed cat next door felt something was wrong. To enjoy Mother Qing’s endless love for Little Shu, she had gotten used to sleeping with an emotional bond, relishing the joy of sleeping like in a hot spring.

Meanwhile, Chu Yuanqing was lost in her emotions, deeply immersed in the experience of restoring magic, and this passive ability was being reflected onto Tang Liuli.

Tang Liuli furrowed her brow in confusion, vaguely sensing something unusual. It was like a bowl filled with cat food being quietly licked empty, making a sound that could make any cat’s fur stand on end. But due to her extreme tiredness, she fell back asleep without a second thought.

On the other side, a cute girl heard strange sounds near her ears, which woke her from her half-sleep. She rubbed her eyes cutely and groggily sat up, feeling drowsy.

In an instant, the whole room fell into an eerie silence.