Qian Huanyue: I Was Definitely Not a Lazybones Before

The moment Kotori stepped out of the Fraxinus teleportation room, she caught the scent of food filling the house and twitched her nose.

The greedy little beast in her stomach was instantly roused, and she could not help praising it inwardly.

Big Sis had done pretty well today.

With the white ribbon atop her head bobbing up and down, Kotori skipped out of the room and habitually turned her gaze toward the kitchen—

At a glance, she spotted a familiar silver-haired woman.

No, wait!!

Kotori froze, nearly shocked pale. In an instant, she swiftly ducked behind the sofa for cover.

She switched out of Little Sister Mode, replaced her ribbon with the black Commander Mode one, and secretly peered toward the kitchen.

That was not her big sister. It was Qian Huanyue.

Qian Huanyue wore Shiori's usual pink apron, her silver hair casually tied behind her head. She leaned over slightly, intently tasting the soup from a ladle. Under the kitchen's warm lighting, her profile unexpectedly carried a hint of... domestic gentleness.

The focused look on her face as she tasted the soup made her resemble a virtuous wife and mother.

Meanwhile, Shiori worked alongside her in perfect coordination, neatly chopping the vegetables into even little cubes before skillfully peeling potatoes.

The two each carried out their tasks in the kitchen, every movement filled with a strangely natural sense of harmony.

Kotori said nothing.

Kotori was utterly shocked.

Kotori stared at Qian Huanyue, who was completely at odds with her impression of her.

Girl, wasn't this totally out of character?!!

Shouldn't you be waiting on the living room sofa, mingling with the Spirits, teasing them a little, then eagerly waiting for Big Sis to serve the food?

Just as Kotori was wildly complaining inwardly, Qian Huanyue seemed to sense something