Chapter 419

That statement isn't actually wrong.

The reason she appears so cold now is mostly because she's in her Magical Girl Form.

In her Magical Girl Form, she rarely displays emotions or expressions.

But in reality, Xiao Bai has a very rich inner world, she just can't express it.

At least for now, there's no way to show it.

The silver-haired girl remained silent, Xiao Qiu's side also suddenly quieted down.

A brief silence fell between the girls as they each looked up at the sky. The starry sky outside the open-air hot spring added a unique touch to the quiet between them.

After a long while, Yu Muqiu suddenly said:

"Actually... when I was eavesdropping today, I accidentally overheard a little more..."

"What?"

Xiao Bai didn't immediately understand what Yu Muqiu was saying.

After a while, Yu Muqiu turned his head and looked at Xiao Bai, saying:

"It's about what you said to Youyou today, erosion... you mean the Erosive Power, right? Youyou said if you continue like this... what will happen? Xiao Bai, are you hiding something from us?"

"... First of all, eavesdropping is wrong, and secondly... I'm fine."

Xiao Bai first spoke to Yu Muqiu, then added a sentence.

But Yu Muqiu is not someone who can be easily fooled.

She looked directly at Xiao Bai, finally fixing her gaze on the center of Xiao Bai's chest, and said seriously:

"I need to check if you're alright before I can be at ease. I remember... the source of the Erosive Power should be here..."

"Okay, I've had enough soaking, I'm leaving now."

The silver-haired girl didn't want to say anything more to Yu Muqiu.

She got up and left the hot spring, using a towel to dry herself off.

But Yu Muqiu had no intention of letting Xiao Bai leave. She also got up from the hot spring and went forward to grab Xiao Bai's hand:

"Wait! Xiao Bai!"

"Ah!"

"Oops!!"

Bang!!!

Perhaps Yu Muqiu's movements were too large, and the ground was too slippery, because Yu Muqiu's pull caused Xiao Bai to fall to the ground.

Yu Muqiu himself was also pulled to the ground by Xiao Bai, who had fallen down.

A dull, painful sound rang out as the bath towel was flung away and landed on the two girls below.

The camera then focused on the two girls.

Xiao Bai lay on the ground, with Yu Muqiu's hands supporting her body. A fluttering bath towel landed on Xiao Bai Yu Muqiu's back, completely covering most of their bodies.

But for the two of them, they were able to be completely honest with each other.

Then...

The atmosphere became awkward.

The silver-haired girl and the pink-haired girl both blushed.

([Chen Xiaoxia]:????)

([Aurora]:?????)

([Murong Xiaochun]:!!!!????)

([Lesos]: Brilliant, truly brilliant! [joyful. jpg])

"Ahhh!! Xiao Qiu!!!!" Upon seeing this scene in the Sky Screen, Ms. Murong immediately erupted in a sharp scream.

She used almost the fastest speed she could muster in her life to rush to Yu Muqiu's side, and before Yu Muqiu could react, she snatched the little white girl from her arms and hugged her tightly.

"Xiao Qiu! From now on, you and Xiao Bai should stay away from each other!!"

Xiao Chun looked at Yu Muqiu with wariness and indignation.

She knew it!

She knew it!!!

Yu Muqiu himself harbors ulterior motives towards Xiao Bai!!

The decision to let Xiao Bai stay with Xiao Qiu was clearly a mistake!!

Even Xiao Chun has never been this close to Xiao Bai!

Xiao Chun felt like crying; a strange sour feeling emanated from her—the smell of 'jealousy'.

However, Xiao Bai, who had been snatched by Xiao Chun, calmly said:

"No matter what happened, these are all just fictional stories."

"... Fictional?" Xiao Chun and the others looked over in confusion.

Xiao Bai said with an air of seriousness, "Of course! Otherwise, it would be strange if Magical Girls with such good balance slipped down! This must be a personal touch from the production team of this anime! Absolutely!!"

Even if not now, it has to be!

Otherwise, the day his identity is exposed, Xiao Bai will be beaten to death by Xiao Qiu and Xiao Qiu family!!

After saying that, Xiao Bai added, "Besides, would Xiao Qiu really do something so intimate with me? No way, right?"

Xiao Bai asked Xiao Qiu for her opinion.

However, to Xiao Bai's surprise, Yu Muqiu actually thought about it very seriously and answered:

Why not?

Xiao Chun: "!!!"

Xiao Bai:"..."

Very good, Xiao Qiu, you can shut up now!

No, you should just shut up! If this continues, things will really get out of control!!

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The atmosphere in the hot spring suddenly became quiet.

Pink pupils met red eyes, and even the background noise disappeared completely, leaving only the slightly rapid breathing of the two girls.

After staring at Xiao Bai for a moment, Yu Muqiu's gaze shifted downwards, landing on the center of Xiao Bai's chest.

After confirming that there was no corrosive force there, Yu Muqiu's cheeks flushed red. She hurriedly got up from Xiao Bai, quickly distanced herself from Xiao Bai, and then apologized:

"I'm... I'm sorry, Xiao Bai, I... I didn't mean to..."

"It's nothing... Um, give me back my towel..."

Xiao Bai reached out her hand to Yu Muqiu.

The towel that flew out when Yu Muqiu grabbed Xiao Bai and the two fell was in Xiao Bai's hand.

Now, as Yu Muqiu up, the bath towel was wrapped around his body. Xiao Bai was completely naked except for the rising steam from the hot spring and the holy light, which concealed her private parts.

Hearing what Xiao Bai said, Yu Muqiu looked at the towel she was clutching tightly in her hand, and her face turned even redder.

She reached out and handed the towel back to the silver-haired girl.

The silver-haired girl took the towel from her hand, then immediately wrapped it around herself, got up, and left.

However, when they reached the door of the changing room, Xiao Bai stopped and said to Yu Muqiu:

I'm happy that you care about me, but I hope you can do it in a different way next time.

"I'm... I'm sorry!!"

Yu Muqiu's face turned even redder, and he apologized loudly.

Xiao Bai didn't respond. As the door to the changing room opened, the silver-haired girl's figure completely disappeared from Xiao Qiu's sight.

Xiao Qiu was left alone, kneeling on the ground in a daze.

Nothing more was said that night.

The next morning, Xiao Qiu and Xiao Bai went to the assembly point for breakfast as if nothing had happened the day before.

After soaking in the hot springs last night, today's plan is to stroll around the tourist area near the hot springs.

Visitors can buy some gifts they like, or simply enjoy the scenery around the area.

Since it's winter, you can also enjoy skiing in the nearby mountains.

When I get back tonight, I'll have a nice soak in the hot springs, and then I can start planning my departure tomorrow.

That's the process.

The atmosphere today is just a little strange.

Yu Muqiu, who had initially been enjoying the trip, didn't say a word on the way to the tourist area.

She and Xiao Bai were at the very back of the crowd, standing on either side of each other, with an awkward atmosphere between them.

The good news is that the Magical Girls are currently engrossed in their travels and haven't noticed the tension between the two.

But it's unclear how long this awkward atmosphere will last.

"Um, last night..."

Halfway there, Xiao Qiu turned to look at Xiao Bai, wanting to formally apologize to Xiao Bai for what happened yesterday.

But Xiao Bai calmly asked:

"Did something happen last night?"

"..."

Yu Muqiu was stunned.

Xiao Bai was silent for a moment, then continued, "I know you care about me, and that's enough."

"Xiao Bai... aren't you... angry?"

"I already told you, you're just concerned about me, why should I be angry?"

Xiao Bai's tone remained calm.

After waiting a while, Xiao Bai said to Xiao Qiu, "But I hope you can focus your attention on other people."

"Huh? What do you mean?" Xiao Qiu didn't understand for a moment.

The silver-haired girl's gaze fell upon the three Magical Girls in front of her, and she whispered to Xiao Qiu:

"Xiaoxia, Xiao Chun... and Dongdong, they are your true companions."

"... Xiao Bai... aren't you one of our companions too?"

"I am, but in a sense, I am not." The silver-haired girl explained softly, "My situation is somewhat special, as I think you have already noticed. I did not become Magical Girls through normal means, and I may not even be Magical Girls at all."

"..."

Xiao Bai's words silenced Yu Muqiu.

Nino had said the Xiao Bai things to Yu Muqiu before.

She said that Xiao Bai shouldn't have become Magical Girls in the first place, since Magical Creatures have all disappeared. But if Xiao Bai were a veteran Magical Girls, it would be a bit unlikely from a timeline perspective.

Nino didn't understand why Xiao Bai had become Magical Girls.

She felt that Xiao Bai might be different from everyone else.

Yu Muqiu also felt that Xiao Bai probably didn't become Magical Girls through normal means.

But...

"Does that matter?" Yu Muqiu retorted, adding, "You're my companion, that's enough. As for the rest... it's not important at all, so... it's only natural that I care about you. Um... although, there was a little mishap yesterday..."

"... I already told you not to bring up yesterday again."