Chapter 617
Fang Ming is also one.
The reason I haven't accepted it yet is because of those two key reasons.
Given the age gap, and... with a formidable enemy at hand, dating is really not a good idea.
But now... the girl has already taken such a proactive step, should I still back down? If I keep backing down, I'll really become a turtle...
Taking a deep breath, Xiao Bai transformed back into Fang Ming's appearance to Aurora's astonishment.
He said:
"... Fine, so all you want is a promise? In that case—"
Fang Ming pressed close, just like Aurora had done before, his face near hers, and said, word by word:
"I will grant your wish!"
As the boy spoke, he pressed his lips to the girl's again.
The room was completely silent.
This time, no one bothered them.
"Hiss--!"
The green-haired girl, who was chuckling to herself while holding the Fang Ming figurine, suddenly felt a strange pang in her heart, as if she had lost something important.
Her sixth sense, like a radar, blared, Murong Xiaochun abruptly stood up from her chair:
"Wait a minute! Why haven't I seen the little dwarf for the past two days? Didn't she say she was going to train the Magical Girls in the Eastern Ocean District and would be right back?"
The unease in her heart grew stronger, and Xiao Chun muttered to herself:
"... Could it be that she found Brother Fang Ming, but didn't come back to tell me... That wretched little dwarf, she's trying to run away again!!"
Not only did she sneak away, but she also stole food... Of course, Xiao Chun doesn't know this yet.
Although Xiao Chun didn't know, she was on high alert and decided to go to the Eastern Ocean District to find Aurora. She couldn't let Aurora run away!
Compared to Stella, who hasn't even hit the track yet, Aurora is Xiao Chun's number one rival!
Xiao Chun was heading to the Eastern Ocean District, but just as she was about to leave, she bumped into Aurora, who had just returned.
"Huh? Where are you going?"
Having just returned, Aurora, who seemed to be in a good mood, looked at Xiao Chun with a puzzled expression.
Xiao Chun's sixth sense radar buzzed. She stared intently at Aurora, looked her up and down, and then asked:
Why are you only getting back now?
"Hmm, you want to know?"
Aurora suddenly smiled and narrowed her eyes, a gesture that sent alarm bells ringing deep inside Xiao Chun's heart.
Because Aurora's current appearance was exactly like that of a weasel that had successfully stolen a chicken.
Could it be that...?
Xiao Chun, her breathing rapid, asked Aurora, "You found Brother Fang Ming, right? Could it be... that you and Brother Fang Ming...?!"
"Hmph, that old geezer is like a rock, no matter what I say, he won't accept me, but..." Aurora said, tilting her head back triumphantly to Xiao Chun:
"... You should thank me, Cow Girl. At least now the older man has softened his stance. As long as we don't change our minds in a few years, he's willing to date us."
"Varied...!?"
Xiao Chun's expression was one of disbelief.
After all her hard work, Fang Ming only said he'd give her a chance in three years... no, two years. And this damn shorty actually got the chance to date Fang Ming!?
So what exactly did you do?!
Wait... no!!
"You just said...'we'?"
Xiao Chun noticed the key point in Aurora's words.
The red-haired girl's smile faded considerably. She sighed and said to Xiao Chun, "Yeah... that womanizer, he said he likes you, and he likes me too... and he doesn't want to give up on either of us, so..."
The red-haired girl spread her palms. "There's nothing I can do, I can only accept it. What can I do when I like him?"
"..."
Xiao Chun remained silent.
Aurora's expression calmed down. She no longer provoked Xiao Chun as before. Instead, she moved closer to Xiao Chun and placed her hand on the green-haired girl's shoulder.
"I know you're very possessive, and you probably want to have this older man all to yourself, but... you should also know very well that's impossible."
"Because I won't give up. Perhaps one day in the future, even more people will fall in love with older men, and they probably won't give up either. You can guard against me, but can you guard against anyone else?"
"Wake up, he's too outstanding, but precisely because he's too outstanding, he can't completely belong to one person. So... I've actually been prepared to become his lover for a long time. If you can't accept that... you can back out, but at that time..."
Aurora suddenly laughed again and said to Xiao Chun, "Back then... it was my turn to have Uncle all to myself."
"How can you so easily say something like 'becoming... a lover'?"
Xiao Chun was very surprised.
Aurora retorted, "Why can't we say it out loud? Even Harvey has two lovers on the side, so why can't you have more? I can accept it, as long as you like me."
"I..."
The green-haired girl lowered her head, looking rather bewildered.
Seeing this, Aurora didn't urge her. She softly said to Xiao Chun, "Think it over carefully. Don't care about what others think, and don't worry about the rules of this world. We are Magical Girls... Magical Girls who can save this world, so we can do whatever we want, can't we?"
And they didn't do anything special; they just wanted to be with the people they liked, even if that wasn't allowed by most people.
After Aurora finished speaking, she turned and left without lingering.
Only Xiao Chun remained, lost in thought.
I wonder what she's thinking.
Volume 6 <Magic Autumn> Season 4: Chapter 660 Magic White Before the Memory Crystal
"One life, one love, one partner" was a philosophy that Xiao Chun once held.
At least for her, coming from a scholarly family, this has always been her choice of a future partner.
Two people, a lifetime together, growing old together...
Before meeting Fang Ming, Xiao Chun would occasionally fantasize about who her future partner would be and how she would get along with that person.
But she never considered what would happen if... the person she liked liked many other people at the same time.
Normally, one should be angry.
Girls are generally very possessive; Xiao Chun is like that, and so is Aurora.
However, because Aurora came from a more open-minded region, and influenced by those around her, she didn't think it was wrong for a man to have multiple 'lovers'.
Although she would definitely feel uncomfortable, Aurora was more willing to accept the fact that she was not the only one than to be disliked by the person she liked.
Xiao Chun is different.
She came from a more conservative family and couldn't immediately accept the fact that she would have to 'share' one person with many others.
But that was in the past--
After falling for Fang Ming and learning how popular Fang Ming, Xiao Chun had already given up on the idea of having Fang Ming all to herself.
Because she knew that she couldn't protect Fang Ming alone.
And she really, really liked Fang Ming, so much so that she couldn't live without him, so much so that she could accept him no matter what he was like or what his flaws were.
So despite her inner turmoil, her slight displeasure, and her intense jealousy, Xiao Chun quickly accepted the fact.
After all...
"Brother Fang Ming said he likes me... hehehe..."
In the message Aurora passed to Xiao Chun, Fang Ming admitted his feelings for Xiao Chun and the others. Xiao Chun then condensed this part of the message to simply state the "fact" that "Fang Ming likes Xiao Chun."
Immediately afterwards, the green-haired girl fell into a state of love-struck infatuation once again, with heart-shaped bubbles constantly bubbling up around her, completely immersed in the atmosphere of romance.
But this state lasted for less than two seconds before Xiao Chun suddenly realized:
"Wait a minute!! That shorty hasn't said where Brother Fang Ming is yet!!"
After all that talk, Xiao Chun still didn't know where Fang Ming had gone.
What's even worse is that Aurora must have run away during this time, and may even have done more to Fang Ming, while Xiao Chun could only hold Fang Ming all alone for comfort.
Xiao Chun would never accept something like that!
So, after thinking it over, the green-haired girl lunged towards Aurora again, shouting:
"You wretched little dwarf, tell me where Brother Fang Ming is!"
Fang Ming doesn't mind having three wives and four concubines like the ancient lords, but he can't let that shorty take the position of his principal wife!
"I'm such a beast..."
Sitting alone on the balcony, gazing at the Sky Screen Fang Ming, after entering a state of enlightenment, began to seriously reflect on himself.
He, a respectable adult male, actually made a move on a girl who was so much younger than him!
Fang Ming, oh Fang Ming, where is your persistence? Where are your principles? You promised to wait for the other person for several years!
The other party only used a little bit of provocation, and you fell for it and started talking to her.
You're so indecisive!
Beast!
Worse than an animal!!
And you even said things like 'You are all my wings'... I think you're really being controlled by your little head!
Fang Ming felt as if two little people were fighting inside him.
The little figure on the left with angel wings is speaking righteously and sternly, "This is wrong. You should resolutely refuse them. As the older brother, you should set a good example!"
The little figure with demon wings on the right kicked the little angel away and whispered evilly in Fang Ming's ear:
"Anyway, they've already kissed, and they've both admitted it, so what's wrong with you accepting them? You've been fighting the Demons for so long, can't you enjoy yourself a little?"
"No! They... they're just children!"
"According to the laws of this world, they are already adults! So there's no problem!"
"You--!"
"So what are you waiting for? Let's make our relationship official today, get married next year, and have a baby the year after!"
The little devil was beating the little angel while simultaneously seducing Fang Ming.
Lost in thought for a long time, Fang Ming shook his hand and swatted away the two little figures he had imagined, then sighed again:
"... Alright, what's said is said, let's leave it at that for now. At least after this commotion, Aurora should be quieter for a while."
Yesterday, Aurora said that if Fang Ming took the initiative, Aurora would stay quiet for a while.
At least it won't be like yesterday, with Fang Ming being subtly provoked.
To reiterate, Fang Ming is a man. Even if his willpower can withstand such temptation, his body's reaction doesn't lie. Besides, he is indeed a bit... a bit of a womanizer; he likes both Xiao Chun and Aurora.
He simply couldn't resist the girl he liked.
Unless you become Xiao Bai.
But if they become Xiao Bai, then it won't just be Aurora and the others facing a chastity crisis...
"... Sigh, what am I thinking about here?"
Because of Aurora's situation, Fang Ming's mind started to wander, and what finally made him stop these chaotic thoughts was his older sister, Tsukinomiya Ayaka.
Ayaka knocked on Fang Ming's door and asked Fang Ming from inside:
"The Sky Screen is about to fall, Xiao Xue, do you want to watch it together?"