Anime Crossover: About How I Spoiled an Angel

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The club classrooms at Zongwu Higher Academy are generally clustered together, which serves to unify management and enhance competition and communication among clubs.

Arriving at a classroom with a sign for the art club hanging on the door, Su Qing, who was somewhat interested in painting, knocked on the door, but no one responded.

Su Qing was surprised. Shouldn't there be club activities at this hour? Were they out sketching or something? Somewhat puzzled, she gently turned the doorknob and looked inside.

A square-faced, average-looking boy was wearing headphones, intently staring at the computer he'd brought. The computer was playing the latest magical girl anime, "Magical Girl Fang." Su Qing could almost hear the boy's devilish whispers, "Hehehe, Fang, hehe, so cute, little loli, hehehe..."

Dude, this isn't...

Su Qing remained silent for a moment, then gently closed the doorknob and stepped out, feeling somewhat frightened.

Dude, you might as well draw your waifu (anime character) instead.

Su Qing decided to check out the next one, oh no, the next club.

Su Qing arrived at another door. The three characters "Tea Ceremony Society" on the plaque were neat and elegant, giving people a sense of refinement. Combined with some cute illustrations next to it, it added a touch of fun.

A tea ceremony club? That sounds great! Su Qing imagined a few people sitting cross-legged, brewing and serving tea, chatting about world affairs, composing lyrics and music, and reciting poems. Wouldn't that be wonderful? A picture immediately formed in Su Qing's mind.

A tea ceremony club? I'm very familiar with that. Before I transmigrated, as a native of Fujian, every household had a tea table and a tea set to entertain guests. If you didn't know how to brew tea, you were embarrassed to say you were from Fujian.

Su Qing coughed twice to clear her throat, then knocked on the door and politely asked, "Is anyone home? I'm here to visit the club."

For some reason, Su Qing felt a chill run down his spine, and his whole body was covered in goosebumps and trembling.

The door was opened quickly, and a boy wearing glasses and neat clothes appeared. Although his appearance was ordinary, he had a decent demeanor.

"Ah, do you want to visit our club? Please come in, please come in."

The overwhelming enthusiasm made Su Qing instinctively want to back away, which reminded her of the tactics of pyramid schemes. But then Su Qing thought, this is a school, what can they do?

So Su Qing strode in.

So the boy, who had been so enthusiastic, closed the door.

So, Su Qing couldn't get out...

Chapter 14 Unorthodox Clubs

After closing the door, the square-faced boy excitedly put his hand on Su Qing's shoulder and chuckled, "You want to join the tea ceremony club, don't you? Let me tell you, you've really made the right choice coming to our tea ceremony club. Come on, let's go inside and talk."

Su Qing felt a little disgusted when he touched her like that. She took a few steps to the side, broke free from the boy's restraint, glanced at him, and couldn't help but think: This guy... could he be gay?

Despite being so clearly rejected by Su Qing, the boy wasn't angry. He continued to chuckle and said, "Please come in, please come in," and then led the way for Su Qing.

Su Qing glanced back at the closed door, then at the boy's back, and quietly opened the door, leaving it slightly ajar.

Following behind the boy, Su Qing faintly smelled the aroma of tea and thought to herself: This tea ceremony club seems to be quite serious. This senior is probably in such a hurry to lock the door because he's afraid I'll run away.

That's true. In Japan, club funding in schools is often tied to the number of members. The more members there are, the more funds the school can allocate.

Conversely, if a club has too few members, not to mention funding, there is even a possibility of it being abolished or downgraded to something like a hobby club. In that case, not only will there be no funding and a dedicated club activity room, but it will also be very inconvenient to recruit new members. Over time, decline is inevitable.

Moreover, in Japan, the most popular clubs are actually sports clubs, such as baseball, kendo, soccer, or basketball clubs, which make up the majority.

As for clubs like tea ceremony clubs and literature clubs, on the one hand, it is difficult to carry out club activities, and there are not many people who are interested. Even if they are interested, only a few people can stick with it for a long time.

However, this doesn't mean that sports clubs have it easy. On the contrary, the workload in sports clubs is far greater, and the elimination mechanism is much more brutal. It's just that the number of participants is so large that there's not much to worry about clubs being disbanded.

In short, if someone can't even stick to the tea ceremony, they're unlikely to succeed at anything else.

Su Qing prefers to call it—"The Bible of Tea Ceremony".

Upon entering the club's classroom, a large tea table was placed in the center, surrounded by men and women of average appearance, all intently brewing tea. Su Qing nodded in admiration; it seemed the tea ceremony club had a truly wonderful atmosphere. Su Qing already envisioned a bright future for herself, where she would forge friendships, celebrate youth, and dedicate herself to the club over the next two years.

The men and women at the table stopped making tea when they saw Su Qing, their eyes shining as they excitedly exclaimed, "Is this the new member joining the club? Come on, come on!"

Su Qing nodded slightly and said politely, "Yes, I am Su Qing from Class C of the second year. I would like to visit your club before deciding whether to join..."

Before Su Qing could finish speaking, two men stood on either side of her and simultaneously pressed her down onto the table. Su Qing sat there, somewhat bewildered.

"Hahaha, what are you saying? Now that you're here at the tea ceremony club, you're one of us! Come, come, let me show you our tea ceremony club's authentic treasure, the silk stocking milk tea!"

Stockings...milk tea? And is milk tea even considered tea? Then is green tea also considered tea?

Su Qing felt a chill run down her spine and a sense of unease.

A boy excitedly took out a bucket of water from somewhere, shook it, and tried to make some kind of chemical reaction happen inside.

Su Qing narrowed his eyes slightly, trying to see through something, but when he saw it clearly, he was dumbfounded.

And what I found in that bucket was actually milk tea… wait, wait, why is there stocking in the milk tea?! Damn it!!!

Su Qing thought this was some kind of false advertising to promote marketing, like how there's no wife in wife cake, no fish in shredded pork with garlic sauce, and no beef in braised beef noodles. By the same token, there shouldn't be any stockings in milk tea, right?

So, is "silk stocking milk tea" really just milk tea brewed in silk stockings? No normal person would want to drink something like that.

Before Su Qing could even praise their genuine skills, she heard another boy mutter to himself, like the whisper of death: "Hehehe... This is what the senior with the longest legs from the track and field club next door took off after running five kilometers in black stockings. It's still fresh and original... I begged and pleaded for so long to get this opportunity, hehe... Newcomer, you're really lucky..."

Sorry, I don't want to get athlete's foot or anything like that detected in my mouth; I'm afraid I won't be able to enjoy it...

Su Qing felt a churning in his stomach. He didn't like the feeling. For some reason, he vaguely smelled an unpleasant odor. He stood up, his expression cold, his usually kind eyes becoming somewhat frightening, and his tone icy: "I'm sorry, seniors, I'm suddenly not very interested in your tea ceremony club. That's all, thank you."

"Hey? Wait..." One of the girls saw the handsome guy who had finally arrived was about to run away and wanted to stop him, but when Su Qing looked at her with his emotionless eyes, she obediently shut her mouth and silently watched him leave.

"Ya Bai, it's all your fault for insisting on making these weird and absurd things. Now look what happened, you've scared all the newbies away!"

"Hey, Oishi, that's not what you said yesterday! I even saw you secretly pour yourself a glass and drink it before you left yesterday..."

"You, you, you! How could you falsely accuse someone of being innocent? I was just checking if the milk tea was expired!"

"Hehe, no wonder I found so much less when I came this morning. So you were the one who drank it, Daishi. Even though... even I didn't drink a single drop!"

"Ishigami, no need for further words. Let him know the consequences of sneaking away!"

"Ahhhh, I was wrong, I was wrong, I'll never steal a drink again, ahhhhh..."

……

Su Qing felt a little annoyed after leaving the tea ceremony club. He didn't feel that the people in the tea ceremony club had any ill intentions; they were probably just joking.

Unfortunately, Su Qing is a gentleman, not some pervert who loves drinking Hong Kong-style milk tea!

He only acted that way to avoid further interaction, because he felt he would really throw up if he stayed any longer, so he had no choice but to act that way.

However, are there some serious problems with the clubs at this school? They're all so bizarre. I've thought about it a lot but haven't come to a conclusion. Besides, I'm not in the right state of mind to continue visiting the clubs today.

Su Qing rubbed her temples, feeling a bit tired. She felt like she had wasted a lot of time, so she decided to go back and read some books.

……

It was September, and five o'clock was just in time to catch the tail end of dusk.

Su Qing was walking alone on the road.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the earth, draping it in a thin golden veil. The soft lights and aroma of coffee wafted from the street-side cafes, permeating the alleyways of the city.

The evening breeze arrives and departs gently, rustling the leaves of the trees along the roadside.

So Su Qing walked alone. Most of the students had already gone home, and the office workers hadn't finished get off work yet. The surroundings seemed a bit desolate, with only her shadow following behind, growing longer and longer in the afterglow of the setting sun.

……

"Shiina-kun, what are you doing here?!"

Chapter 15 A Symphony of Angels and Demons

The evening breeze gently caressed Shiina Mahiru's long, flaxen hair, and her bangs were slightly parted to reveal her fair skin.

The setting sun generously bestowed its final gift upon the young girl. A soft golden glow shone upon her, reflecting off her long, flaxen hair.

Upon seeing Su Qing, Shiina Mahiru's stunningly beautiful face broke into a radiant smile, and she waved excitedly, as if welcoming Su Qing's arrival.

From Su Qing's perspective, everything in the world seemed to have come to a standstill. The sun had already set, and the bustling city of Tokyo was filled with modern lights and neon signs flashing on the streets, symbolizing the arrival of night.

But Shiina Mahiru stood there, quietly radiating light, so dazzling in the darkness.

Su Qing could almost see a pair of pure, flawless wings gently flapping and fluttering on Shiina Mahiru's back, with the fragrance of gardenias filling the air. Where did these gardenias come from?

Su Qing was confused.

And this guy... could he really be an angel?

"Shiina-kun, you weren't waiting for me here all this time, were you?"

Su Qing felt a little flustered. It was the first time in his life that someone was waiting for him to come home, even though the way they were waiting seemed a little off. He felt guilty and inexplicably afraid that he was just imagining things, even though the truth was already obvious in front of him.

"Hmm... what does Su Qingjun think?"

Instead of answering directly, Shiina Mahiru asked Su Qing a question.

"Hahaha... I don't think so, do I?"

Su Qing turned her head away, somewhat unable to look directly into Shiina Mahiru's beautiful caramel-colored eyes.

"Hmm? Su Qingjun is going a bit too far. I've been here... waiting for you to come back~"

Seeing Su Qing's reaction piqued her interest, and she seemed somewhat excited. Her originally pretty face now wore a cunning smile like a fox, and she whispered like a little devil, her voice seemingly carrying some frustration, disappointment, and grievance.

"Huh?! Really?! I'm so sorry! I had something to do this afternoon and came back late. I kept you waiting, Shiina!"

Su Qing felt a tickle when she heard the voice and couldn't help but turn around. But as soon as she turned around, she saw the angel lower her head, looking as if she was about to drop pearls in disappointment. Su Qing was so anxious that she was flustered and even changed her address from Shiina-kun to Shiina.

"Of course... I was just kidding~ Su Qingjun is so easy to fool, hmph, this is your karma for coming home so late~"

The angel suddenly raised his head. Su Qing didn't see any grievance or little pearl on those delicate features, only the cunning of a fox who had succeeded in his scheme.

"However, just call me Shiina, as a form of... compensation!"

Damn it, give me back that angelic filter you were wearing, you little devil!

"Fine, I give up, Shiina... Shiina."

Su Qing rubbed her forehead, answering somewhat reluctantly, perhaps because of her resentment at being deceived by the angel.

"Yes, I'm here, Su Qingjun~"

The angel seemed rather excited today. Of course, she wasn't just waiting at Su Qing's door the whole time; that would have looked rather strange to others.

She had actually gone in and out of her own apartment many times. After all this trouble, she was worried about Su Qing, wondering if something had happened to him today, which was why she hadn't been able to go home.

Actually, she did have Su Qing's phone number; that note was still carefully kept in a drawer in her room by Shiina Mahiru, but she didn't choose to call.

What if... what if Su Qing is dealing with something important? Wouldn't it seem impolite of me to disturb him with a phone call like this?

After all, they had only known each other for a few days. Su Qing had only left her phone number because she was worried about getting a fever...

Shiina Mahiru's heart has been on a rollercoaster ride since school ended this afternoon...

However, she suddenly had a strong premonition that Su Qingjun was about to return. Shiina Mahiru couldn't explain why, but she just had this feeling, so she began to wait for Su Qingjun's return.

The moment she saw Su Qing, Shiina Mahiru didn't know why she was smiling. She often smiled at school, but it seemed different this time.

But Shiina Mahiru probably knew that she was happy.

Moreover, seeing Su Qingjun, who had taken care of her calmly and appeared mature and reliable, now looking helpless because of her feigned frustration, excited her even more, which is why she went a step further in teasing him.

Oh no... I must have awakened some strange attribute, right?

"Okay, okay, I see you here. So why is Shiina standing in front of my house? Could it be... waiting for me to come home?"

The roles have reversed; now it's Su Qing's turn!

"Wait for me to come home" may seem like an ordinary question, but it actually contains profound meaning. Only family members or spouses would do something as incredibly fulfilling as "waiting for you to come home."

Even among couples, the majority live together before marriage. It is only couples in the throes of new love who are likely to engage in such cheesy and low-content romantic banter, such as saying "Baby, I'm back~" or "Baby, you're back~".

For some born single, it goes without saying. They go to get off work and come home all year round, and even if they say "I'm home," the response is just an echo created by living in a cramped rented room.

And if these people happen to get really interested one day, they can play games where they talk to themselves, which can reduce their spending on buying games on Steam. If they save up the money, they might be able to do a 10-pull and get a few more gold coins!

This time, you've lost, haven't you, Shiina! Admit it, my strength, Su Qing's, is superior to yours!

"Hmm... that makes sense. I am indeed waiting for you to come back. In fact, if I weren't waiting for you to come home, why would I be standing here?"

Seeing Su Qing lost in strange fantasies and making strange movements, Shiina Mahiru tilted her head, a big question mark appearing on her face. She was somewhat confused but couldn't quite understand what Su Qing meant.

Su Qing froze on the spot. Indeed... even though Shiina Mahiru's teasing act was so lifelike that even someone as strong as him was fooled, Su Qing overlooked one point, which was that Shiina Mahiru was a girl who could talk about indirect kissing without a doubt, and only became embarrassed after being reminded by him. She was a natural airhead!

Today's outcome: Su Qing has lost!

Chapter 16 Heartbeat Engine

The girl tilted her head slightly, her confused expression inexplicably reminding Su Qing of an adorable groundhog.

So, is it true that when angels descend to earth, they turn into groundhogs?

Notice the bag the girl is carrying. Judging from the shape of the bag being squeezed, it should be two lunch boxes. Did she bring me food today too?