In this crossover anime/manga series, I started by supporting Akane the Seven-Tails.

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Lake Akiha is the largest lake in Kyoto, and countless lotus seeds are buried beneath its vast surface.

Now is the best time to enjoy the flowers.

Drifting in a small boat among the waist-high lotus leaves, admiring the exquisite hibiscus up close, is indeed a wonderful thing.

The next moment, he lowered his head and gently pecked at her pink lips that were shimmering with light, and said with a faint smile, "Since it was Xiao Liuli who invited me, then let's go and see."

A dozen minutes later, upon arriving at Autumn Leaf Lake, gazing at the pink sprites dancing in the wind on the vast lake surface and smelling the faint fragrance emanating from the air, Lin Chuan felt a sense of exhilaration.

Then, looking at the beautiful woman in his arms, Jin Cheng Liuli, a smile played on his lips: "Little Liuli, let's go."

Soon after, once they had rented a small boat, the two officially set sail.

A gentle breeze blows by, like the soft caress of lovers.

Sitting at the bow, leaning forward slightly.

Jin Cheng Liuli extended her snow-white, delicate hand, gently caressing the pink lotus flower, her eyebrows slowly curving into a crescent moon.

The beautiful woman, who was usually so meticulous in remembering things, seemed to have temporarily put aside her heavy thoughts.

Her delicate face and the pale pink lotus flowers complemented each other beautifully. The phrase "more beautiful than the flower" was originally just an adjective, but at this moment it became the most authentic description.

Looking at this scene, Lin Chuan was about to say something.

Just then, a faint sound came from the wind.

Neither of them was a child, so they naturally knew what the sound was.

In an instant, Jin Cheng Liuli's pair of exquisitely beautiful fox eyes sparkled with light.

Lin Chuan couldn't help but feel somewhat helpless about this.

I never imagined that I would encounter something like this while going out for a spring outing. It's really...

He shook his head slightly, then immediately started rowing, heading towards the depths of the lake.

As you travel further, the number of small boats around you decreases, but the number of lotus flowers increases and they become more and more vibrant.

A gentle breeze swept by, and thousands of flowers danced gracefully, creating a magnificent scene.

Sitting on the small boat, watching the clouds rise and fall, admiring the pale pink lotus flowers, and smelling their delicate fragrance, Lin Chuan's lips slowly curved into a slight smile.

Such magnificent scenery is truly captivating!

Chapter 493 The Piano Practice Room, Noriko's Arrival

Around three or four o'clock in the afternoon, the two, having thoroughly admired the beauty of the hibiscus, rowed back to shore.

Looking at the stunningly beautiful woman in his arms, her cheeks flushed and her beauty beyond compare, Lin Chuan smiled and said, "Little Liuli, how about we go see a movie?"

As soon as the words were spoken, Jin Cheng Liuli's delicate body trembled slightly, and a faint look of fear appeared in her beautiful eyes, which were as clear as autumn water.

The next moment, she gently raised her head, her breath sweet as orchids: "I have to go back to school tonight, maybe next time~"

Lin Chuan didn't insist. After thinking for a moment, he nodded gently: "Alright then, I'll take you back."

Upon hearing this, Jin Cheng Liuli breathed a sigh of relief.

Immediately, her cherry lips, as pink as peach blossoms, gradually curved into a smile that could captivate all.

That smile was like a hundred flowers blooming, complementing the thousands of lotus flowers swaying in the wind behind her.

Twenty minutes later, after dropping Ruri Kinjo off at Kyoto University, my phone suddenly lit up.

After picking it up and unlocking it, Lin Chuan glanced at the contents and a hint of amusement in his eyes.

Then, they drove towards the apartment.

At the Takase residence, after the knocking sounded, soft footsteps quietly echoed inside.

A moment later, the tightly closed door was suddenly opened from the inside.

Immediately afterwards, Shino Takase, dressed in a beige dress and with light makeup on her charming face, appeared in the world.

Upon seeing Lin Chuan, the beautiful, mature woman with a voluptuous figure, like a peach, smiled and said, "Welcome home, Master~"

As she spoke, she clasped her hands together at her lower abdomen and gave a graceful bow.

With a slight raise of his eyebrows, Lin Chuan said gently, "Madam, there's no need for such formality. I'm here to learn the piano. I wonder if the piano has been repaired yet?"

When asked, Shino Takase stood up gracefully, a hint of apology on her face: "The repairman is still late, and the piano is still unplayable."

The next moment, noticing Lin Chuan's slight frown, the beauty quickly spoke again: "However, there is another piano at home. Although the quality is slightly worse, it will not affect the owner's practice."

"That's good! Today I'd like to revisit Bohemian Rhapsody, and I'll trouble you to guide me, Madam."

"This is what I should do, please come in, Master."

As they spoke, Shino Takase put her arms around Hayakawa's right arm and led him toward the piano room.

As soon as I entered the piano room, I was greeted by Noriko Takase, whose cheeks were still a little chubby and whose figure was petite and cute.

Meeting Lin Chuan's somewhat puzzled gaze, Takase Shino explained softly, "Master, Noriko also wants to learn the koto with me. May she learn with you?"

Faced with such a request, Lin Chuan had no reason to refuse, and nodded with a faint smile: "Of course!"

Upon hearing this, Shino Takase's beautiful eyes sparkled as she looked at Noriko Takase and said sweetly, "Noriko, why don't you thank your master?"

Her petite body trembled slightly as if she'd been electrocuted, and Noriko Takase buried her head deep in her chest, her voice barely a whisper: "Th-thank you, Onii-chan~"

"Zezi, you don't need to be so polite. After all, I am just Madam's student."

After speaking softly, Lin Chuan sat down in front of the piano, which was worth ten million yen, and played a few notes on the white keys to test the sound.

To be honest, you get what you pay for.

The piano that costs ten million is indeed a bit inferior to the one that costs twenty million. Besides the tone being slightly deeper, there is also a slight sense of sluggishness when playing it.

But something is better than nothing. Although it's not perfect, it's still playable.

The next moment, he turned to Takase Shino beside him and said, "Madam, why don't you demonstrate it first?"

"Good~"

Rou Rou responded, and Takase Shino then came to Lin Chuan's side. Her ten slender, jade-like fingers, as white as scallions, flew up and down the piano keys, like butterflies flitting among flowers.

As he moved, a stirring and melodious tune drifted slowly through the piano room.

After a long while, the song came to an end!

Removing her delicate hand from the piano keys, Takase Shino looked tenderly at Lin Chuan: "Master, please try it now."

"Then I shall respectfully accept your offer. Please point out any mistakes, Madam."

She let out a soft moan through her nose, and then looked down at Noriko Takase: "Noriko, haven't you always wanted to learn Bohemian Rhapsody?"

"Your chance has come today, so watch carefully and learn well, okay?"

A blush spread across her cheeks, and upon hearing this, Takase Noriko nodded her little head almost imperceptibly a few times.

At this moment, Lin Chuan also offered his encouragement: "Zezi, do your best! Onii-chan believes you can definitely learn it..."

Hearing encouragement from her favorite older brother, Noriko Takase felt a warm current surge through her heart, and a hint of determination appeared in her eyes.

With a faint smile playing on his lips, Lin Chuan ignored them and focused on playing the exquisite piano in front of him.

The next moment, the stirring piano music, which had just stopped, rang out again.

And it was even more passionate and magnificent than before.

Before we knew it, more than two hours had passed.

The afterglow of the setting sun streamed through the bright windows, draping Lin Chuan in a golden coat in the piano room.

Looking out the window at the setting sun, Lin Chuan pressed down the last syllable and said gently, "It's getting late, I should go back."

A layer of fine, fragrant sweat covered her fair forehead, which had been covered from teaching for a long time. Takase Shino, with her rosy cheeks, said softly, "Master, please have dinner before you leave. I bought lobster and abalone at the seafood market this morning. We'll have a big meal tonight."

"this..."

Just as Lin Chuan hesitated, Takase Noriko stretched out her two slender arms and gently wrapped them around his waist: "Onii-chan, why don't you stay for dinner?"

As she spoke, the girl pouted slightly, her large, watery eyes filled with pleading.

How could Lin Chuan refuse such a warm invitation?

In the end, he could only nod slightly in agreement: "Then I'll trouble you, Madam."

As soon as she finished speaking, Noriko Takase happily gave a thumbs-up.

As for Shino Takase, she smiled gently and said, "I'm overjoyed that my master is willing to eat the food I cook~"

After saying this softly, Shino Takase immediately took off and gracefully left, her slender, shapely legs, as round as freshly peeled bamboo shoots.

Gazing at her slender back and delicate waist, Lin Chuan's lips slowly curved into a smile.

Just then, a timid, slightly hoarse voice rang out: "Onii-chan, could you teach me to play it again? I feel like I haven't mastered some parts."

Looking down and meeting her expectant gaze, Lin Chuan reached out and pinched Takase Noriko's slightly chubby cheeks a few times, speaking gently, "Of course, no problem."

Chapter 494 Reencounter with Twin Lotuses, Maple and Bell

The moon rises above the willow branches, its cool light spilling across the world, bringing a chill to people's hearts.

However, before they could even enter, they were dispelled by the warm-toned lighting.

In the living room, in front of the dining table.

Takase Noriko picked up a piece of plump abalone, which glistened enticingly under the light, using ivory chopsticks, and offered it to Lin Chuan's lips with a smile: "Onii-chan, try this abalone. Mom's abalone is so delicious."

"Good~"

With a faint smile and a nod, Lin Chuan opened his mouth and swallowed the abalone, chewing it slowly.

In an instant, a sweet and fragrant aroma burst forth on the taste buds.

Although he had tasted it several times before, he couldn't help but give it a thumbs up again: "It's so delicious! Madam's abalone is truly unforgettable!"