First Appearance: Huanyue-chan

She ran lightly, her body brimming with strength. Everything here made her so happy! The Spirit girl named Qian Huanyue ran joyfully, savoring a world free from pain.

She looked so happy as she walked without restraint. Her parents in that other world would surely be happy for her new life.

She no longer needed a name like "Qian Yue." "Qian Huanyue" sounded much cuter and more pleasant.

Though she still could not help missing her parents from that world, Qian Huanyue was already able to look toward tomorrow.

As a Spirit who had only recently manifested in this world, Qian Huanyue had run into a few problems.

Although she had adjusted her clothes with spiritual power, changing into an adorable sailor uniform with a pleated skirt and black tights, her beautiful silver hair hanging loose around her shoulders...

She was a stunningly beautiful girl who drew attention wherever she went.

But...

Her pockets were empty.

A sweet fragrance drifted out from a shop at just the right moment, making it impossible for her to easily look away.

She had already wandered through all the nearby alleys. She had to admit that ever since becoming a Spirit, she had never once felt physically tired.

Where were the delinquents??

Where on earth had all the little punks gone?

Weren't there supposed to be delinquents everywhere? Had Kurumi eaten them ahead of time?

Unable to find anyone she could shake down for money, Qian Huanyue began entertaining crooked thoughts again.

She could go find Shido Itsuka later.

As a Spirit, she would eventually meet Shido because of Ratatoskr and Fraxinus anyway. She might as well meet him sooner.

She was quite curious about the home-cooked meals that Tohka and the other Spirits praised so highly. Could they really taste better than her cooking?

But for now, Qian Huanyue's gaze was caught by the little chalkboard outside the shop in front of her.

"Hiring one clerk. Hourly wage: 1,800 yen."

Although she did not know why she could understand the words written there, Qian Huanyue still walked inside.

"Welcome~" The shop owner warmly greeted Huanyue.

As the owner of a newly opened dessert shop, seeing such a beautiful customer put her in an eight—no, nine-out-of-ten good mood.

"Um... could you hire me?" Qian Huanyue deliberately covered her eyes with spiritual power to make them look especially bright. She clasped her hands together and asked pitifully.

"Huh?"

At first, the owner was surprised.

Less than three seconds later, an uncontrollable surge of ecstasy rose in her heart.

Don't laugh. Don't scare her away.

Was today her lucky day? Her shop had only just opened, and she was about to hire a super beautiful girl. The shop's popularity would definitely be incredible from now on.

Just then, Qian Huanyue's words were like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing the fire in the owner's heart.

"W-Well, Miss Owner..." Qian Huanyue covered her eyes with one hand and whimpered softly like a lost girl.

"The item I use to verify my identity was stolen today. Sob... I have nothing left. Could I work here for one day for the time being and earn enough travel money to go home?"

Oh my god, she was so pitiful.

The owner sympathized with her, silently shedding tears for the silver-haired girl's miserable plight.

"Of course you can!"

She was more than willing to help this girl.

"Thank you, Miss Owner." Qian Huanyue's dejected expression immediately brightened, and her eyes curved into crescents.

Calling it a uniform was a bit of an exaggeration. She had merely put on an apron. The owner exclaimed, "Wow, this is so cute!" as she arranged Huanyue's beautiful silver hair.

In the end, it became an adorable high side ponytail. Looking into the mirror, Qian Huanyue froze slightly and gently brushed her fingers over her cheek—it was a healthy, rosy complexion, no longer pale.

Then she revealed an especially sweet smile and chuckled. "What do I need to do, Miss Owner?"

She was simply too lovable.

"These are the shop's flyers." The owner handed her a stack of exquisite pamphlets. "Little Huanyue, just stand at the entrance. When you see someone who looks like a potential customer, politely hand them a flyer."

"Okay."

Qian Huanyue obediently stood at the entrance. With her exceptionally innocent and beautiful expression, she stared at the street. Before long, a crowd had gathered around her.

"Please take one."

She handed out the flyers one after another, her movements graceful yet somewhat unpracticed.

The empty seats in the shop quickly filled with customers, while the flyers in her hands visibly dwindled at a rapid pace.

The flyers in her hands vanished at a visible rate.

The shop was exceptionally busy that day, and even some of the ingredients inside had been used up.

Because there were not many employees, the owner wiped away the fine sweat on her forehead.

She paid Huanyue on the spot for four hours of work: 7,200 yen.

Holding the unfamiliar currency, Qian Huanyue was not quite sure of its purchasing power.

"Here, great, there are still some left." The owner took a pudding from the dessert case and placed it before Huanyue. "You worked hard. Big sis is treating you."

"Huh?" Qian Huanyue's violet eyes widened slightly, revealing a surprised expression. "You're giving this to me?"

"Hehe~" The owner laughed softly. "That's your reward. Thanks to Huanyue-chan, we were able to close up so early today. After trying our pretty good desserts, I bet customers will be coming back soon."

"Don't be so reserved~" The owner handed her a spoon and neatly opened the pudding package. "I have plenty of confidence in my own skills. You should have confidence in yourself too, Little Huanyue. Believe more in your feminine charm."

"I rarely went out before." Huanyue scooped up a spoonful of pudding. Her eyes lit up, and she showed an incredibly satisfied expression. Imitating the owner, she began eating elegantly. "Does that make me seem strange?"

"Haha, so that's how it is. You're exactly like me when I was young." The owner laughed. "Not at all. Girls should get out more, be a little bolder. Once you've seen more of the world, you won't be so easily tricked."

"Ah? Huh?!"

"Of course, it's best to go out with friends. Going alone is still too dangerous."

"Ah, y-yes..." Qian Huanyue, who had spent most of her life surfing online and rarely went outside, felt somewhat awkward.

"Want some more?"

"N-No... I don't."

"Listen to your heart a little more," the owner continued.

"Okay, then... I do kind of want more."

"Hehe~ Then help me eat this extra strawberry cake. We can't serve it to customers the next day." The owner did not touch any desserts herself. Instead, she pulled out alcohol from beneath the counter and gulped it down bottle after bottle.

"...Thank you."

Qian Huanyue tasted the cream and showed a subtly complicated expression. It had been such a long, long time since she had enjoyed snacks like this as happily as she had today. She loved it so much.

After staring blankly for a few moments, she could not help bursting into laughter, her shoulders shaking. "Pfft! Hahaha... hahahahaha."

She was no longer the same as before.

Was there anything more delightful than having something, losing it, and then gaining it again after it was lost?!

From now on—she could still... no, she would definitely be able to change so many things.

Filled with a unique vitality, Qian Huanyue thought this and decided to change herself.

"Hahaha, delicious, right? This is my specialty. My girlfriend loves eating it too."

"If you ever need work again in the future, you're always welcome to work part-time here, Little Huanyue." The owner waved at Huanyue. Since the shop was closed and she had taken off her apron, she looked especially capable in her clothes.

She looked far more casual than she had while working, a bottle dangling from her mouth as she burped. "Burp... Well, I should head home. My girlfriend is waiting for me... burp."

Though the owner seemed to have said something rather remarkable, Qian Huanyue nodded without caring.

"I'll come by often in the future." Qian Huanyue gave a slight bow, then walked away and disappeared down the street.

Indeed, aside from the one in Tenguu City, this was the shop Qian Huanyue visited most often.

When she manifested in this world again, Qian Huanyue, after getting lost who knew how many times, had finally figured out how to use her Angel.

Staring at the city guide map in her hand, she changed random teleportation into targeted teleportation.

And now...

Qian Huanyue raised her right hand, and the sword-shaped Angel symbolizing power answered her call.

[Seraph of Thousand Blades]

Almost instantly, she teleported to the place she wanted to go—Tenguu City.

And that day, she met "that person."

More precisely...

—She collided with him.

Though it was somewhat unexpected, it was still a lucky accident in its own way.