473 Kirino: I'm Coming Clean

Yukino suspects that Shuya be lying.

However, after thinking about it, she felt that given his personality, he wouldn't lie about this.

The key point is that if he really wanted to sneak in, he wouldn't make a sound.

That alone doesn't make sense.

Mai had even less reason to lie.

Thinking about it carefully, the most reasonable explanation is probably that I was really still half asleep?

But does such a coincidence really exist...?

Yukino had a small question lingering in her mind, but she couldn't figure it out in the end, and then she drifted off to sleep.

Unlike Shuya, Yukino spent the whole night meditating after returning to his room, not thinking about anything else, because he had no idea about the strange things Yukino had encountered.

He thought they woke up because they were telepathically connected...

On Sunday, everyone got up before dawn.

They set off after a simple breakfast.

After getting up, Shuya Yukino mentioned what happened last night, so they didn't ask anything.

Once outside the corridor, Shuya and quickly jumped onto the rooftop, heading towards the old, Unfinished Building.

Yukino and Motoko followed him and jumped off the building. Mai, not being a martial artist, could only fly, while Ayase excitedly grabbed Kirino and jumped.

At their speed, they quickly arrived at the Unfinished Building in the suburbs.

"It's been a long time since I've been here; it's still so dilapidated."

Shuya stepped onto the rooftop of the building he used to frequent.

"You used to cultivate in such a dangerous place?"

Mai looked a little surprised.

"It's not dangerous, it's just that it doesn't look very good."

Shuya offered an explanation.

He slowly walked to the edge of the rooftop, and even saw the remnants of what he had cut when he Iaijutsu.

Li Shuhong and he were too lazy to throw anything away; the place was already dilapidated anyway, so adding a little more trash wouldn't make a difference.

Yukino and Motoko had been here many times, so they weren't particularly curious.

Mai, Ayase, and Kirino looked around for a while until Shuya and warm up for your training. It'll be dawn soon."

"Who is the child?"

Mai made a retort, but she still came back.

They dispersed to cultivate.

Ayase was in charge of Kirino, Shuya originally wanted to personally guide Mai, but Yukino took on that task instead.

Yukino stood close behind Mai, teaching her in detail the standing posture and the steps for absorbing the Purple Qi later.

Motoko, on the other hand, was diligently wielding her sword beside him. She had always been strictly disciplined by Tsuruko and practiced even more diligently than Shuya every day.

Shuya hasn't been practicing much before dawn lately.

Unfortunately, some things in this world require more talent than hard work.

Shuya summoned First Snow, waved it casually, and then became too lazy to move.

His skill level is the same whether he practices or not; it's unlikely he'll make any breakthroughs.

He simply grabbed the knife, jumped to the highest point, and looked at the distant scenery.

The First Snow sent a cool breeze that seeped into the body, leaving one feeling refreshed both physically and mentally.

Although his body was already immune to heat and cold, the chill of the First Snow was unusual, and he felt quite comfortable at that moment.

Shuya watched the group practicing on the rooftop, his gaze inevitably lingering on their shapely figures.

A few seconds later, his sorrowful and pitying gaze focused on Yukino.

Oh no, even your two younger siblings are older than you!

Yukino turned her head sharply, only to see Shuya gazing intently into the distance, as if some magical scenery existed there.

Finding nothing amiss, she had no choice but to return to instructing Mai.

After a while, the sun finally rose.

A red sun rises from the distant earth, its rays dispelling the darkness. At this moment, many people in Japan must be practicing meditation.

Shuya watched the others cultivate, but he himself didn't do anything.

Kirino's posture was quite proper, because she had learned the basics from Ayase.

Mai's approach of learning on the spot isn't very effective.

But she was just playing around, so it didn't bother her.

As the sun rose higher, everyone absorbed the Purple Qi and began their formal cultivation.

Kirino practiced her tedious basic skills on the side.

Yukino and Mai's training focused on developing her combat abilities while remaining invisible.

Mai's greatest skill right now is invisibility. Yukino thinks that instead of teaching her some strange and unusual Strange Arts, it would be better to focus on one thing and explore the depths of invisibility.

She only taught Mai basic flying techniques and practical Strange Arts like concealing her presence before switching to training her invisibility.

Shuya would find it quite boring.

Seeing Motoko practicing her swordsmanship on the side, he went down to spar with her, hung her up and beat her for a while, which made him feel much better.

Indeed, the meaning of life lies in movement.

After defeating Motoko, he took turns coaching Mai and Kirino, since that was the reason he started the training camp.

The practice lasted until noon, Shuya and the others finished their work and went home satisfied.

Everyone had sweated a little, so they took turns showering after they got back.

After resting for a while, Mai and the others went to cook, using up all the ingredients they had bought yesterday.

After lunch, Shuya said, "So, shall we disband here for today?"

"Hmm, that's fine too."

Mai did not object.

Yukino nodded indifferently, "Then I'll go back and read my novel."

"Why are you reading novels? Let's go shopping."

Mai smiled and decided on the itinerary for her, Yukino sighed but did not object.

Motoko was a little disappointed that she wouldn't get a free meal tonight, but she didn't say anything.

"Motoko, why don't you come to my house for dinner tonight?"

Seeing her like this, Mai waved to her.

"Okay, okay!"

Motoko nodded repeatedly and quickly stood behind her.

Today, she will be a staunch supporter of Mai.

Chapter 508, Page 473: Kirino: I'm coming clean.

"Um... Kirino, do you have something to do later? How about we go for a walk somewhere?"

Ayase invited Kirino to go out and have fun.

Kirino's reaction was a little unusual. "Ah, um... how should I put it? Well, I have something to do later..."

"What's wrong? What is it?"

Ayase pressed for an explanation, sounding puzzled.

Kirino spoke haltingly, "Well, there's a place I want to go... I guess."

Upon hearing this, Yukino and Mai gave each other a look that said, "Are you doing this again?"

They knew Kirino's secret, so of course they knew where she wanted to go later.

"Kirino, is there anywhere you want to go? No problem, I can go with you... Ah, is it somewhere I can't go with you?"

Ayase found it increasingly strange.

Kirino felt guilty in front of Ayase and could only frantically plead for help with her eyes.

Motoko tilted her head, completely baffled.

Yukino noncommittal and showed no intention of helping her, Mai also felt that they shouldn't spoil her too much.

Shuya watched the show with his legs crossed, and when Kirino her watery eyes, he even gave her a thumbs up in encouragement, which was quite cheeky.

"Kirino? Is that something you can't tell me?"

Ayase frowned, gritting her teeth, and said, "Could it be... that she has a boyfriend?"

Upon hearing this, Kirino felt as if she had been struck by lightning, and a sudden inspiration struck her.

She raised her head and started blowing. "Now that things have come to this, I'm coming clean. I'm going on a date with Shuya later!"

"What?!"

Ayase was shocked.

"What?!"

Shuya was greatly surprised.

Ayase exclaimed in surprise, "No, senpai, what are you so surprised about!"

Wow.

Mai sighed, thinking that Kirino was really... adorably silly.

"She admitted that it had always been possible."

Yukino commented.

Motoko's eyes widened in surprise, and she wanted to speak.

But before that, Yukino covered her mouth. "Motoko, you don't need to express your opinion."

Motoko: "Ugh?!"

Ayase Shuya's reaction suggested she was highly skeptical. "Kirino... are you lying to me? You know I hate liars the most."

Kirino's face stiffened, and she stammered, unable to utter a word.

Shuya scratched his head. "Really? Come to think of it, I think I lied to you before. So you dislike me?"

"Senior! Can you shut up for a minute?!"

Ayase immediately felt annoyed.

"Okay, but I did promise to go on a date with Kirino- chan this afternoon."

Shuya blurted it out... What, can't he just agree?

"..."

Ayase was speechless for a moment before finally saying, "Then, why were you so surprised just now?"

"I forgot, can't I just remember?"

"No way! Senior's memory isn't that bad!"

Shuya stared with dead fish eyes. "Oh, actually I'm on my period. Men have those few days every month, so my memory is a bit worse."

"Nonsense!"