The Big Three Were Always Adorable

Kiana breathed a sigh of relief, pulled her head back, and ended her spying.

She said softly:

"I told you it would be alright, right? As long as Aunt Himeko knows that Su Qing'an Awakened, everything will be fine."

Raiden Mei, also pretending to be nonchalant, withdrew her gaze from the room. Based on her previous education and personality, she actually felt surprisingly ashamed to do such a thing.

Doing something like this with a group for the first time made the girl a little flustered. Her heart seemed to beat faster because of the nervousness, so much so that her fair face was flushed.

But whether it was her worry for Himeko or her joy at Su Qing'an Awakened, it all motivated her to carry out her spying to the end.

But it's great that everything's alright.

Mei gently twisted her clothes, her right hand gradually relaxing, a faint smile appearing on her face, clearly relieved.

She said to the group:

"Since there's nothing else, let's leave now."

Bronya finished using the Heavy Cannon Rabbit to float like a ghost, and the little girl landed lightly on the ground. She blinked and said:

"Now that everyone is alright, will Mei- neechan cook extra for dinner to celebrate?"

Raiden Mei laughed upon hearing this:

"Of course we will, but let's leave here first."

"We'll need to prepare extra ingredients for dinner, and Bronya will have to help us out then."

After she finished speaking, she looked at the people present with a puzzled expression and said:

"Bronya, when did Yuno leave?"

The little girl tilted her head and replied:

"Sister Yunona that since Su is alright and Aunt Himeko is also fine, she's going to train."

"It seems she went to find the Class President."

Raiden Mei's smile lost some of its warmth; she understood that Satou Yunona ultimately couldn't let go.

If it were me, I could understand the girl's inner turmoil, because I had experienced similar emotions and struggles.

Even now, Raiden Mei may still live in that ghost town where millions perished in a single day, her soul wandering and echoing there restlessly, as if searching for a spirit she can communicate with, striving to atone for her sins.

No one can help her escape this cage.

Satou Yunona is the same. Having indirectly lost everything because of herself, she once again tasted this sense of powerlessness today, falling into self-doubt. It is understandable that she tries to numb herself with the ethereal feeling of becoming stronger.

Raiden Mei wasn't very worried about the girl.

Because if it's Satou Yunona, she can definitely do it.

Compared to that girl's resilience and willpower, Raiden Mei sometimes doubts whether she herself is occasionally cowardly.

If Raiden Mei can be described as gentle on the outside but strong on the inside, then Satou Yunona is like the wind and snow that drifted from a bitterly cold land.

This kind of person doesn't need direct comfort or reassurance. The only thing I can do for her now is to welcome her back with a sumptuous dinner.

Mei knelt down and smoothed the little girl's curly ponytail, which resembled a drill bit, and asked with a hint of amusement:

"So Bronya, why do you call Su Qing'an' Little Su'?"

She found it hard to imagine the contrast that would occur when the aloof boy was called that.

Bronya answered matter-of-factly:

"Bronya is much younger than Su, so of course we should use a more respectful term."

Raiden Mei almost burst out laughing, but she managed to hold it in and asked:

"A title of honor? Where did Bronya learn that? Can you tell me?"

Bronya nodded in agreement.

She said:

"It was that idiot Kiana who told me. She said it's a strange custom in Shenzhou. She said that as long as you call each other that way, the relationship between two people can be established quickly. She also said that when a junior calls an elder that way, the elder will be very happy."

"After Bronya called him that that day, Xiao Su showed an expression he would never normally show, and even patted Bronya's head and said Bronya was cute."

"He even slipped me a few pieces of candy at the end."

Bronya rummaged in her pocket for a moment, then opened her small, delicate palm. On it were several unopened marshmallows, their thin coating perfectly intact and well-protected.

She seemed to cherish the gifts Su Qing'an had given her.

During the time Su Qing'an was in a coma, Bronya was also saddened. If she hadn't eaten the candy before because she planned to save it for later, during this period, the candy's existence became exceptionally precious in her eyes.

The girl's gaze softened as she looked at the little girl. She patted Bronya's head and said:

"Oh, is that so? Isn't that great?"

Bronya's gray eyes darted away, and she nervously clutched Mei's collar, saying:

"Mei, shouldn't Bronya be called that? Because Mei can't help but laugh."

Raiden Mei glanced reproachfully at Kiana, whose gaze was starting to wander due to guilt, and then said seriously to Bronya:

"No, look, Su Qing'an is happy that you call him that, isn't he?"

The little girl carefully recalled the expression on the boy's face at that time. His usually slightly indifferent expression turned into surprise, and then his dark eyes, which seemed to hold the deep darkness of the night, were filled with a gentle smile.

The hand resting on his head conveyed a peaceful warmth, and the aroma of coffee filled his nostrils.

Bronya is confirmed; Su Qing'an is not unhappy.

She nodded her little head emphatically, her spiral pigtails swaying back and forth, looking very cute.

She said with certainty:

"Yes."

Mei stood up, took Bronya's hand, and said:

"That's fine then. Since he's not upset, Bronya can continue calling him that. As for the customs of Shenzhou, we'll ask the Class President next time. She'll definitely be more reliable than Kiana."

Kiana pursed her lips upon hearing this, knowing she was in the wrong and didn't argue back, but she couldn't be entirely blamed either.

When she told Bronya this, she herself was completely convinced of the story. Otherwise, given her personality, if she wanted to deliberately deceive Bronya after knowing the truth, she would not have succeeded.

It was only during a casual chat with Su Qing'an that Kiana realized she had done something foolish.

However, since this small misunderstanding did not cause any serious consequences, Kiana chose not to reveal the truth and let everything take its course.

Well, she's actually just too embarrassed to admit she's wrong, especially in front of Bronya.

This incident proves a well-worn truth.

The best way to fool others is to fool yourself first.