"This isn't some crooked scheme. Of course I'm delighted to see it."
Seeing that everyone's relationships had clearly grown closer, Hua Yi simply took out his phone and snapped a candid photo of them all laughing together.
"Cerces was asking Kiana about academics. With the wisdom of [Reason], she'll quickly grasp the relevant material—it's right up her alley. In the end, she'll probably use studying as an excuse to help Kiana finish her homework instead."
Oh, what a precious moment—Himeko was smiling too.
Click, click.
Hua Yi switched on burst mode. Just then, as though sensing something, Himeko looked over.
Meeting the camera lens and Hua Yi's smiling eyes, Himeko wore a gentle expression, as though she had found something real, despite having once been so deeply eroded by [Nihility] that her very existence had become incredibly faint.
She even took a peach from within her wide sleeve and offered it to him. Hua Yi did not stand on ceremony, simply taking it and biting off a large mouthful. (For exhilarating novels, visit Feilu Novel Network!)
Chew, chew, chew—
"Not bad. By the way, did you wash this peach?"
At that, a glimmer of spirit flashed through Himeko's eyes again. She tilted her head and feigned confusion.
"Did I wash it... or not? [Nihility] has eroded me too deeply. I forgot."
"Got it. This one's the Nihility Aeon's fault. That thing's guilty of heinous crimes!"
Seeing Hua Yi start eating, Tribbie was immediately reminded of something. She bounced up and raised her hand to speak.
"We can cook! Just like how we used to take care of Aglaea, we can make you oatmeal porridge! Adding saffron stamens is our cooking secret. Aglaea personally certified it—it's super tasty!"
"Isn't it a bit much to make a little girl cook?"
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