### Chapter 453: Can Also Get Upset
“Shimizu-?”
A gentle call awakened Kazumi from her hesitation, lifting her teacup with Mai Shinomiyai standing beside her. The girl with yellow leaves on her lips looked adorable as she spoke.
“This thing is quite precious! I usually use fallen leaves primarily for making materials. However…”
The somewhat irritable girl lightly placed her hand in front of Mai Shinomiyai, apologizing helplessly as she explained her situation. Yet, the cheerful demeanor on the girl’s face indicated that she had really walked out of her shell.
“I’m sorry,” she muttered, recalling the words of Toomoe Maigo. “But little Mai, can you remember the time even just a bit? This tea smells much more aromatic than the ordinary tea.”
Toomoe Maigo smiled, stood up to greet a few people, and didn’t continue speaking before leaving again.
—
As he returned to the little room, he heard a “thud thud” sound coming from the entrance. He put down his work, hurried to the door, and opened it, finding a beautiful girl standing outside, holding a small cloth bag.
“Hello, I’m Xiaomei from the neighboring village,” the girl smiled and said. “I heard there’s a skilled tailor in your village and want to ask if you could help me make some clothes.”
Upon hearing it was about sewing, he quickly invited her inside. Xiaomei stepped in, looked around, and exclaimed, “The environment here is really nice; it feels very comfortable.”
They sat down to talk, and Xiaomei described in detail the styles and colors she wanted for the clothes. He listened seriously, nodding occasionally, as he already formed a rough idea in his mind.
“Alright, I can make these clothes for you,” he said. “But it will take some time, so please sit down and rest for a bit.”
Xiaomei gratefully nodded and said, “That’s wonderful, thank you for your help.”
Then he began preparing the materials while Xiaomei helped him. The two worked together harmoniously, and the entire process was filled with pleasant exchanges.
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This indeed seems to indicate a good understanding of the drinking capacity of the friends. It’s quite strange that you didn’t run away when your female companion left your side. She is in good health; how could she encounter danger?
“Are you saying that if I protect her well, she won’t encounter danger?”
“Yes, didn’t you just say that if I protect her well, she won’t encounter danger?”
“Yes, I did say that.”
“Oh, then I understand.”
“People like you really make it hard to resist getting closer.”
“People like you make it impossible for me to hold back from getting close to you.”
“Do you think I have a crush on you?”
“Yeah, I do.”
“Then I’ll be straightforward.”
“Actually, I also like you.”
“Really?”
“Yes, I really like you.”
“Thank you!”
“You’re welcome.”
“Then let’s work together to take our relationship to the next level.”
“I’m willing.”
“Great! Then let’s work together now and make our relationship even better.”
—
This will certainly aid in purifying the ritual. As for cleaning the water bucket, I can provide her with some herbal remedies later. The effect might not be as good as that of the divine tree leaves, but the current situation should be sufficient.
She claimed to understand Kazumi’s character and thought processes better, truly believing that one can only love someone they genuinely care for and go to great lengths for.
After a moment of contemplation, Sa genuinely expressed his gratitude towards Mai Shinomiyai.
“Our relationship is truly enviable.”
He stared at the subtle ripples that flashed in her eyes, experiencing a trace of complexity.
“Take a few more minutes to rest before standing,” he suggested, rising to speak again.
“Okay, that would be troublesome.”
Mai Shinomiyai stood up, pushed open the window of her room.
It wasn’t just that she hadn’t followed his suggestion; it felt like she had easily swayed to his appearance.
Elly silently watched his back, feeling that the blond young man was diligently persuading the other.
