In the end, Kuzuha still followed Fang Wuwei and the others to the shrine visit, the reason being that after such an incident, she truly had no face to stay there anymore.
Especially the expressions of the Totsuka couple and the Ikenouchi couple, they looked like idiots, their eyes had turned into dots, and their mouths hadn't closed once.
So embarrassing...
Fang Wuwei, holding Kuzuha's hand, walked out indignantly, needing to catch up with the main group, leaving only Ikenouchi Maki lying on the ground with her butt sticking up, not moving at all.
Ikenouchi Nami was a little worried and went to check, only to see her daughter had already rolled her eyes back.
She lay on the ground in a daze, a stream of clear drool sliding from the corner of her mouth, her eyes rolled back, and she had already fainted.
Fang Wuwei's fist, lets you experience baby-like sleep~~
The Totsuka couple shivered, while the Ikenouchi couple... were already used to it. Was there anything more outrageous than an on-the-spot amputation?
Forget it... following such a master, she could also learn real skills. If Ye Tian really came looking for them, at least Maki would be able to protect herself a little...
This was the real reason why the two of them didn't object to Maki learning martial arts with Fang Wuwei.
On the other side, Kuzuha's hand was held by Fang Wuwei as they moved through the crowd, while her other hand held her phone, checking messages. She didn't look where she was going, simply letting Fang Wuwei lead her forward.
Soon, the two caught up with the main group. Up ahead, Nibutani and the others had already found Yuta and Rikka, and clearly, Yuta and Rikka were also surprised.
However, at this moment, their mood was similar to Christmas a few days ago on the yacht... A perfectly good date, holding hands and strolling through the streets, exchanging sweet nothings and playing around, suddenly interrupted by others.
Their perfectly good two-person world suddenly vanished, their mood wasn't very beautiful, but it wasn't exactly angry either.
For New Year's outings, isn't it better with more people?
"Wait... you're all here, where's Wuwei?"
"Eh?"
Nibutani looked back and saw an empty space behind her...
"He was just here..."
"No need to look... he's here."
Fang Wuwei's height was particularly noticeable in the crowd; although not the tallest, he was on the taller side and quite easy to recognize.
From afar, it seemed as if there was only one person in the flow of people, but Yuta always had a bad premonition...
Until Fang Wuwei appeared before him, his bad premonition finally came true.
Facing Yuta, whose face was dark, Fang Wuwei had no thoughts at all, greeting everyone like nothing happened, and looking at Yuta and Rikka's clasped hands, which they wouldn't let go of even in front of others, his face was full of relief.
But he completely failed to notice that with his and Kuzuha's appearance, everyone else's gaze immediately focused on them, locking onto their clasped hands.
Nibutani stroked her chin, deep in thought, an uncontrollable excitement hidden in her eyes.
Koushou showed no expression, simply looking at the two with her perpetually sweet smile.
Totsuka Sanae glanced at Kuzuha and Fang Wuwei, then turned her head to look at Yuta and Rikka, then looked back, utterly astonished.
They actually stole the base, truly amazing death! Well done death!! Looking at Dark Flame Master's expression, does he now understand the feeling of having an important person taken away, death!!
Yuta's face was completely dark, but in the end, he merely sighed.
What could he do? This was his own brother, he naturally trusted him... Although he was still a bit annoyed, it didn't mean he disagreed.
Rikka, on the other hand, had sparkling eyes and was a bit excited... It seemed that in the future, some matters wouldn't necessarily have to bother Nibutani; asking Kuzuha would also work!
"Brother, later Mom and Dad are also coming..."
Kuzuha was still looking down at her phone, confirming the message from the Togashi couple. She wanted to tell Yuta, worried that their sudden arrival might disturb her brother and Rikka, but when she looked up, she found that everyone's gaze was fixed on her... or, to be precise, on her hand.
Kuzuha blushed, then gently shook off Fang Wuwei's hand and walked to Rikka's side.
Their hands weren't held tightly; a gentle shake would separate them. This was also out of concern that Kuzuha might be uncomfortable if squeezed, but clearly Fang Wuwei had overthought it, because for a long time, Kuzuha had always snuggled into his palm, even complaining that he wasn't holding her tightly enough.
However, at this moment, she was very glad that they were holding hands loosely.
"What are you looking at? Let's go, aren't we going to visit the shrine?"
"Oh, oh, oh..."
"Aren't we waiting for Mom and Dad?"
"Adults have their own gatherings. The Ikenouchi and Totsuka parents are also there; they might even go for a meal together."
Fang Wuwei spoke up, leading the way, and only then did the others' souls return, following the Wuwei-san-brand shield tunneling machine forward.
"By the way, Wuwei-san, where's Ikenouchi Student?"
"She's asleep; she'll be here later."
Asleep?!
Nibutani and Koushou were astonished. Ikenouchi Maki sleeping? And at this time? One should know that she usually never napped at school if she could avoid it; Koushou had failed numerous times to invite her.
"It seems Ikenouchi Student has also experienced the joy of napping~"
Koushou sighed, secretly deciding that in a few days she would definitely give Ikenouchi Maki a new member pillow.
Kuzuha, walking in the middle, suddenly recalled the incredibly awkward scene from earlier. She finally understood the feeling of shame her brother had mentioned about reminiscing about chunibyo.
"Yosh! With this, everyone's here!"
Rikka looked at the space before them, which was finally widening. She left the others and raised her hand towards the shrine, still some distance away, facing the sunlight, her face full of excitement as she declared her independence.
"Far Eastern Magic Napping Society of Summer! All members gathered here! Everyone present! Follow me to charge!!"
"Don't do that! You'll be cursed!"
Yuta quickly went up, grabbed Rikka's shoulders, and pulled her back, then from a distance, he bowed deeply towards the shrine with clasped hands, apologizing repeatedly.
The combination of the cute, innocent child and the reliable, sensible adult made passersby think Yuta and Rikka were siblings, prompting a knowing smile and a silent appreciation for the strong bond between the siblings.
Behind them, the others showed various reactions... Koushou and Totsuka Sanae immediately responded to the call, raising their hands in reply.
Nibutani and Fang Wuwei immediately tilted their heads and moved away. Fang Wuwei even took Kuzuha with him, turning their heads and covering their faces, refusing to look at them.
Too embarrassing...
"Minion~, is that all the money you're throwing in? What a pauper (laughs)~"
Fang Wuwei frowned.
Fortunately, the passersby didn't take it seriously, smiled, and left, allowing Fang Wuwei and Nibutani to get through a grueling half-minute...
Ahem.
Fang Wuwei cleared his throat and called everyone back.
"It's this late, let's quickly finish our shrine visit and go eat... Everyone, hurry up."
"Agreed death! Totsuka is starving death!"
"I want to sleep, waaaah~~"
"Alright, let's go quickly."
"Minions~ are just minions, only saying unrealistic wishes, truly whimsical~~"
Fang Wuwei led the way, taking everyone towards the shrine, but a vein was throbbing on his forehead.
Whose Imp is constantly shouting [sound muted]?!
Fang Wuwei could no longer bear it and looked towards the source of the sound, only to see a figure floating in the air, constantly swaying in mid-air, covering her mouth and laughing non-stop.