Arc 9A Love Through Lost Memories

Huanyue navigated her growing bonds with Shiori and the other Spirits while Rino’s arrival raised questions about her connection to Rinne. After Mio’s Ain erased Huanyue’s memories, Shiori stayed beside her as Huanyue struggled with guilt, fading Spiritual Power, and fear of losing her emotions again.

  • Huanyue accepted Kazamachi Yamai’s contest challenge, but the group abandoned the breath-holding contest at the hot spring and enjoyed bathing together instead.
  • Huanyue made an oath of equality with Kaguya and accepted Shiori’s request to become her exclusive bond.
  • Huanyue asked Kurumi to search for traces of DEM, then spent time with Tohka and the Yamai sisters while they mistook her concern for heartbreak over Ellen.
  • Rino appeared from Huanyue’s Spiritual Power, called her Mommy, and later identified herself as Sonogami Rino before dispersing into pink spirit particles.
  • Huanyue and Rinne’s future together showed Rino’s birth and their life raising her, while Shiori confessed her love and Huanyue accepted their relationship.
  • Huanyue attacked Shiori to test her resolve, then repeatedly tried to send her away, but Shiori kept returning and eventually helped Huanyue regain her memories of sweet flavors and her own name for Shiori.
  • Mio’s Ain erased Huanyue’s memories instead of erasing her, and Shiori comforted her in the ruined city as Huanyue drew on Shiori’s Spiritual Power.
  • Huanyue learned that her past wills had said goodbye as her Spiritual Power faded, then realized she had stabbed herself and feared she was broken, while Shiori urged her not to give up.
Chapters 204–228 Vol. 3 Read

Ch. 204Wind Awaits Yamai (Part 2)

Huanyue intimidated the Yamai sisters after their fight, but Shiori calmed her by inviting her on a date. Huanyue then apologized to Kaguya and Yuzuru by offering to buy them drinks, and they prepared to go together.

  • Huanyue threatened Kaguya and Yuzuru, who apologized and blamed each other for starting the fight.
  • Shiori recognized that Huanyue was only teasing the sisters and invited her to buy drinks together.
  • Huanyue accepted Shiori's invitation, and the Yamai sisters were surprised that Shiori could calm her so easily.
  • Huanyue stopped Kaguya and Yuzuru from leaving and invited them to come buy drinks with her and Shiori.
  • Huanyue admitted she had taken out her bad mood on the sisters and offered to pay for the drinks as an apology.

Ch. 205Kazamachi Yamai (Part 2) (19-1=18)

Huanyue’s healing Angel unexpectedly fused Yamai Yuzuru and Yamai Kaguya into Kazamachi Yamai, who returned to the real world with her complete Angel, [Raphael]. Kazamachi Yamai challenged Huanyue to a best-of-three contest, with Huanyue’s Angel and freedom at stake if she lost.

  • Huanyue summoned [Featherheal Sovereign], and its feathers healed the uninjured Yamai sisters.
  • Yuzuru and Kaguya fused into Kazamachi Yamai, whose consciousness recognized herself as the original girl who had died saving a child.
  • Kazamachi Yamai agreed not to fight Huanyue and teased her and Shiori before proposing contests.
  • Kazamachi Yamai wagered that Huanyue would become her possession and surrender her Angel if Huanyue lost their best-of-three contest.
  • Huanyue accepted the challenge, eager to make Kazamachi Yamai obey her demands.

Ch. 206The Contest

Huanyue, Kazamachi Yamai, and Shiori competed to finish Hell Hot Sauce Soda, then went to a bathhouse for a breath-holding challenge. Huanyue entered the bath and was startled to find First-Meeting Kurumi already there.

  • Huanyue proposed a Hell Hot Sauce Soda contest, and Shiori tried to escape by waving to Ai, Mai, and Mii.
  • Mai stopped Ai from greeting Shiori because Ellen was nearby, and the girls led Ellen away from Huanyue.
  • Huanyue and Kazamachi Yamai used their Angels to drink the soda quickly, argued over who had lost, and Shiori conceded after one painful mouthful.
  • Shiori brought Huanyue and Kazamachi Yamai to a bathhouse for a breath-holding challenge where Angels were forbidden.
  • Huanyue entered the hot spring and jumped when First-Meeting Kurumi greeted her from the pool.

Ch. 207Untitled Draft

At the hot spring, Kurumi and Yamai introduced themselves while Huanyue became so relaxed and flustered that she kicked Yamai into the water. Meanwhile, Origami and Tohka headed toward the hot spring, with Origami hoping to get closer after her listening devices failed.

  • Rinne joined Shiori as she prepared to bathe and learned about the person beside Huanyue.
  • Kazamachi Yamai entered the hot spring and introduced herself to First-Meeting Kurumi, saying Huanyue had brought her back into the world.
  • Huanyue became dazed in the warm water, then kicked Kazamachi Yamai several meters across the surface and sank her beneath the water.
  • Huanyue noticed her bath towel had slipped, retrieved it, and asked the others not to look at her.
  • Origami told Tohka that people might be near the hot spring and continued toward it after her locator and listening device stopped working.

Ch. 208Hot Springs

Rinne walked in on Huanyue pinning First-Meeting Kurumi in the hot spring, and Huanyue made her promise to forget what she saw. The group abandoned their breath-holding contest after Huanyue realized Spirits did not need to breathe, then settled in to enjoy the bath while Huanyue tried to hide her embarrassment around the others.

  • Rinne entered the hot spring and saw Huanyue pinning First-Meeting Kurumi, then promised Huanyue she had seen nothing.
  • Shiori arrived and misread Huanyue and Rinne's close stance, while Kazamachi Yamai lamented that the scene had become boring.
  • Huanyue pointed out that Spirits did not need to breathe, and Kazamachi Yamai admitted she had forgotten that fact.
  • Huanyue canceled the breath-holding contest, and the group decided to enjoy the hot spring instead.
  • Shiori joined the bath as Huanyue blushed and tried to keep everyone at a safe distance, while Kurumi and Kazamachi Yamai teased her.

Ch. 209Ellen's Day of Suffering

Ai, Mii, and Mai forced Ellen to eat a meal of British dishes, leaving her humiliated and sick. On the way back, Ellen vowed to improve her stamina and silently threatened Eccentric over future school-campus missions.

  • Ai pinned Ellen to her stool while she and the other girls served her British dishes.
  • Mai and Mii joined Ai in urging Ellen to eat, and Ellen struggled unsuccessfully to escape.
  • Ellen tried to choose the strawberry cake, but Mai ate most of it before Ellen could have any.
  • Ellen ate the meal and walked back with a fishy taste in her mouth and her stomach churning.
  • Ellen resolved to train her body and warned Eccentric in her thoughts not to assign her another campus-observation mission.

Ch. 210Even Chunibyo Want to Fall in Love (18-1=17)

Ai, Mii, and Mii pressed Ellen to talk about romance, leaving Ellen distressed by her lack of experience. At the hot springs, Kazamachi Yamai teased Huanyue before departing, and Huanyue ended up forming a playful bond with Kaguya Yamai and Shiori.

  • Ai suggested that the sisters discuss romance, and Mii asked Ellen to share her feelings for someone she liked.
  • Ellen recalled that Elliot Woodman had chosen his foster sister Karen over her and dreaded the sisters' questions.
  • Before returning to her divided state, Kazamachi Yamai asked Huanyue not to bully her little sisters and playfully embraced her at the hot springs.
  • First-Meeting Kurumi and Shiori reacted to Yamai's teasing, while Huanyue claimed she had grown used to such surprises.
  • Origami Tobiichi emerged from underwater and unexpectedly asked Huanyue whether she liked big ones, prompting Yuzuru Yamai and Kaguya Yamai to react.
  • Kaguya Yamai asked Huanyue to form an oath of equality, and Shiori asked to become her exclusive bond; Huanyue accepted both proposals.

Ch. 211The Three Sisters Took MVP!

Ellen struggled toward the restroom after the three sisters fed her a punishing mix of British dishes, while several spirits secretly watched and celebrated the effects of Shiori’s medicine. Origami noticed that Ellen’s reaction had come later than expected, but Ellen remained unaware of the girls’ involvement.

  • Ai, Mai, and Mii left Ellen after inviting her to a possible pillow fight, and Ellen collapsed against the wall once they were gone.
  • Shiori, First-Meeting Kurumi, Rinne, and Huanyue each observed Ellen’s slow, sickly walk and believed the medicine they had added was working.
  • Origami came out of the hot spring with Tohka, who complained that Origami had gone without her.
  • Origami saw Ellen struggling and wondered why the medicine had taken longer than expected to affect her.
  • Five girls secretly watched Ellen suffer, while Ellen blamed her assignment and the British food and remained unaware of their actions.

Ch. 212A Reliable Kurumi

Qian Huanyue asked First-Meeting Kurumi to help investigate DEM during the suspicious school trip, and won her over with teasing and sweet talk. Kurumi agreed to gather her other selves and assist.

  • Qian Huanyue laughed with First-Meeting Kurumi in a dark corner after Ellen's embarrassment and crushed an empty can with her fingers.
  • Qian Huanyue asked why Kurumi had pulled her aside, and the two teased and pinched each other.
  • Qian Huanyue pointed out that the school trip seemed strange and asked Kurumi to help search for traces of DEM.
  • Qian Huanyue leaned against Kurumi and pleaded for her help, prompting Kurumi to agree to summon her other selves from the shadows.
  • Qian Huanyue praised Kurumi as reliable and claimed she had been a fan for a long time, while Kurumi recognized the words as sweet talk and accepted them.

Ch. 213Huh?

Huanyue searched the reef at night but was interrupted when the Yamai sisters and the others found her. They mistook her outing for heartbreak over Ellen, and Huanyue let them keep believing it as the group stayed with her.

  • Huanyue searched the reef at night until Yuzuru Yamai and Kaguya Yamai seized her arms, with Ai, Mai, Mii, and Tohka arriving as well.
  • The trio questioned Huanyue about being alone outside, and she claimed she had come out to clear her head.
  • Tohka asked Huanyue to spend time with her, so Huanyue agreed and messaged Kurumi that she was temporarily tied up.
  • Huanyue reassured Tohka that she liked her, prompting the others to assume she was still heartbroken over Ellen.
  • Huanyue realized the group had misunderstood her, but she thanked them rather than risk making the confusion worse.

Ch. 214Should Mana Be Considered Shiori's Younger Sister or Her Aunt?

Huanyue tried to correct the rumor that she and Ellen had been former lovers, while Tohka feared the rumor meant Huanyue might harm herself. After Huanyue reassured Tohka, Ai, Mai, and Mii began hinting at a new scheme involving the gathered Spirits.

  • Ai, Mai, and Mii treated Huanyue's reaction as proof that she had dated Ellen, and Tohka declared that Ellen had bullied her.
  • Tohka cried and begged Huanyue not to jump into the sea, prompting Huanyue to comfort her and promise she was happy and safe.
  • Kaguya claimed she had seen through the rumor, but Yuzuru teased her for nearly believing it, and the twins began fighting.
  • Ai, Mai, and Mii urged the others to accept “that” as an appropriate activity for twin sisters, leaving Huanyue confused about what they meant.

Ch. 215KO!!!

Huanyue drank a cocktail and insisted she was sober, then used her Angel to tie up and tickle Ai, Mai, and Mii for gossiping about other people's romances. She left the trio defeated in a corner while Tohka asked Huanyue to rub her head.

  • Kaguya and Yuzuru teased and tussled with each other before inviting Huanyue to try their cocktail.
  • Huanyue drank the cocktail, told Tohka not to overindulge, and insisted that she did not get drunk.
  • Huanyue summoned [Seraph of Thousand Blades], tied up Ai, Mai, and Mii, and tickled them as punishment for making up other people's romances.
  • Huanyue told Tohka the trio were role-playing and offered to rub her head for as long as she wanted.

Ch. 216Please, I'm Begging You

Huanyue fled after Tohka's affection stirred confusing feelings in her, then teased Kaguya and tried to avoid the Yamai sisters' duel. Kaguya stopped her escape by insisting Yuzuru receive the same treatment, leaving Yuzuru frozen in surprise.

  • Huanyue told Tohka she was cute, then untied Tohka, Ai, Mai, and Mii and hurried away.
  • Kaguya and Yuzuru caught up with Huanyue, and Kaguya joked about her relationship with Ellen.
  • Huanyue denied having any relationship with Ellen, playfully smacked at Kaguya, and teased her until Kaguya became flustered.
  • Kaguya and Yuzuru insisted that Huanyue continue their duel, while Huanyue begged them to spare her.
  • When Huanyue tried to escape, Kaguya demanded that she do everything she had done to Kaguya to Yuzuru as well, leaving Yuzuru stunned.

Ch. 217Spiritual Power, Isn't It Amazing?

Qian Huanyue discovered that her Spiritual Power had manifested as a little girl named Rino, who called her Mommy. She accepted Rino affectionately but remained baffled by her sudden parenthood, then called Nia to tell her about it.

  • Qian Huanyue saw a five-year-old girl emerge from her Spiritual Power, and the girl introduced herself as Rino and called Huanyue Mommy.
  • Huanyue gave Rino pudding and wondered if her Spiritual Power had created a child, while Origami offered to take Rino and become her Mommy instead.
  • Rino worried that she had upset Huanyue, but Huanyue reassured her and hugged her, admitting she was at a loss about being called Mommy.
  • Huanyue used her Angel to send Origami to a bed at Raizen High School, then called Nia and said she thought she had suddenly acquired a child.

Ch. 218Had Rinne Really Wronged Me Before?

Shiori Itsuka hesitated over contacting Qian Huanyue until Origami persuaded her to visit using computer parts as an excuse. Meanwhile, Huanyue bonded with Rino, who revealed the name Sonogami Rino before vanishing, leaving Huanyue wondering about her connection to Rinne.

  • Shiori Itsuka considered messaging Qian Huanyue, but Origami proposed visiting her directly under the pretext of retrieving computer parts.
  • Rino happily shared sweets with Huanyue and asked whether she was happy; Huanyue said she was.
  • Huanyue held and tickled Rino, then invited her to stay and sleep beside her.
  • Rino said staying too long would make Huanyue's body uncomfortable and identified herself as Sonogami Rino.
  • Rino dispersed into pink spirit particles, leaving Huanyue wondering what she and Rinne had to do with each other.

Ch. 219Rinne IF Route

Qian Huanyue chose to help Rinne preserve their life in Eden, and the two built a happy future together. Years later, they were raising their daughter Rino, with their affectionate family life continuing as they headed home.

  • Qian Huanyue accepted Rinne's invitation to work together to keep Eden going without hurting her.
  • A year later, Huanyue and Rinne took wedding photos, after their friends and family had gradually accepted their relationship.
  • While Featherheal Sovereign replenished Eden with spiritual power, Rinne's Eden transformed and Rino Sonogami was born.
  • Huanyue and Rinne raised Rino together, and Rino went to buy snacks while the two shared an intimate moment.
  • Rino returned with candy and stickers, and Rinne took her hand as they set off home with Huanyue.

Ch. 220Happy Ending Shiori

After waking beside Shiori, Huanyue confronted her about pretending to sleep and heard her confess her love. The two reaffirmed their relationship, and Huanyue asked Shiori to help her investigate what felt strange about the world.

  • Huanyue woke beside Shiori and discovered she had been pretending to sleep.
  • Shiori asked Huanyue to become her lover and confessed that she loved her.
  • Huanyue blushed and teased Shiori while Shiori promised to help her believe in their love and the world around them.
  • Huanyue healed Shiori, then kissed her in the shower as Shiori said she was glad to stay by her side.
  • Huanyue repeated Shiori's promise and asked her to love her, and Shiori kissed her neck.

Ch. 221Kurumi: Huh?

Huanyue and First-Meeting Kurumi spent the evening drinking and teasing each other after Huanyue explained the situation. Huanyue kissed Kurumi, leaving her flustered and speechless.

  • First-Meeting Kurumi recognized Rinne Sonogami and considered how to make room for the child.
  • Huanyue explained the situation and brought out mixed alcoholic drinks from Seraph of Thousand Blades.
  • First-Meeting Kurumi teased the tipsy Huanyue, who playfully nibbled her hand.
  • Huanyue insisted she was sober and decided to prove it by kissing First-Meeting Kurumi.
  • First-Meeting Kurumi blushed, struggled to speak, and called Huanyue sly.

Ch. 222Shiori (Sweating)

Origami and Shiori visited Huanyue, who was drinking alone, and Shiori confessed her love while Huanyue played along. Shiori’s promise to raise Huanyue’s child, Rino, angered Huanyue, who summoned her Angel and pointed it at Shiori.

  • Origami knocked on Huanyue’s door, claiming she had left computer parts behind, while Shiori admitted she had come because she was worried about Huanyue.
  • Huanyue invited Shiori to share sweets and rest on her lap, then teased her about falling in love.
  • Shiori kissed toward Huanyue, confessed her love, and said she wanted to stay with her forever.
  • Shiori promised to raise Huanyue’s child as her own, and Huanyue reacted angrily when she heard the promise.
  • Huanyue summoned the Seraph of Thousand Blades and aimed it at Shiori, while Origami tried to hold her back.

Ch. 223I Really Like This World, and I Like You Too

Huanyue’s buried desire surfaced, and she attacked Shiori with Seraph of Thousand Blades while insisting she liked her and wanted her to fight seriously. The chapter ended with Huanyue revealing that Shiori had died before and warning that she would eventually forget it too.

  • A voice from Huanyue’s subconscious offered to grant her desired outcome in exchange for authority, and Huanyue summoned Seraph of Thousand Blades against Shiori.
  • Huanyue admitted she was seeking an excuse to push Shiori to her limit, then restrained Origami to keep her from interfering.
  • Huanyue forced Shiori to dodge the Angel’s attacks and urged her to summon an Angel and fight back.
  • Shiori was wounded but healed with Healing Flame, while Huanyue said she liked her and feared she would die again.
  • Huanyue told Shiori she could not remember the matter of her past death and that Huanyue would eventually forget it too.

Ch. 224Melancholy Huanyue if (1)

Shiori kept returning to Huanyue, who had lost her memories and repeatedly teleported her away, hoping to restore their closeness. When Shiori shared a sweet soda with Huanyue, Huanyue briefly remembered that she had once liked sweet flavors.

  • Huanyue refused Shiori's canned alcohol and told her that she needed it more as an ordinary human.
  • Huanyue tried to use her Angel to get rid of Shiori, but her body stopped her, and her Angel teleported Shiori away.
  • Shiori returned to Huanyue again and again, determined to win back her heart despite the ruined city around them.
  • Shiori brought Huanyue a sweet soda, and when she kissed it into her mouth, Huanyue's hand paused and she recalled liking sweet flavors.

Ch. 225Melancholy Huanyue IF (2)

Shiori collapsed from hunger while searching for Huanyue, who found and healed her before leaving. Shiori woke to find water and supplies beside her, while Huanyue had taken back the teddy bear.

  • Shiori searched for Huanyue until hunger left her unable to stand, and the teddy bear helped her find the strength to rise.
  • Qian Huanyue found Shiori and used Featherheal Sovereign to restore her vital signs.
  • Huanyue tried to leave, but returned and rested Shiori's head in her lap.
  • Huanyue took the teddy bear and fed Shiori a drink she had found inside an Angel.
  • Huanyue left water and supplies beside Shiori, who woke and stared at them.

Ch. 226Melancholic Huanyue If (3)

Shiori visited Huanyue again and helped her reconnect with emotions through their growing closeness. Huanyue began drawing Shiori’s Spiritual Power through physical contact, leaving the soup nearly burned dry.

  • Shiori told Huanyue her name and promised to save her, and Huanyue began calling her Shiori.
  • Shiori cooked soup with Huanyue, who leaned against her and grew increasingly dependent on her warmth and touch.
  • Huanyue asked Shiori to give her everything, then drew Spiritual Power from her as her Astral Dress began to fade.
  • After they fell together, Shiori told Huanyue she loved her, and Huanyue blushed.
  • Huanyue knocked Shiori down and continued drawing her Spiritual Power while Shiori warned that the soup was burning.

Ch. 227Melancholy Huanyue if (4)

Qian Huanyue’s encounter with Mio’s Ain left her memories erased and her mind consumed by grief, while Shiori comforted her in the present. The chapter ended with Shiori promising a daytime date after Huanyue panicked at the thought of losing her.

  • Qian Huanyue called on Seraph of Thousand Blades as Mio’s Ain closed around her.
  • Mio’s Ain failed to erase Huanyue and instead erased her memories, leaving rage as her last remnant.
  • Huanyue found herself amid ruined buildings, overcome by guilt and unable to remember what had happened.
  • Shiori comforted Huanyue and offered to absorb more of her Spiritual Power.
  • Huanyue panicked when Shiori spoke about not being able to go on living, and Shiori reassured her before proposing a date at daybreak.

Ch. 228Melancholic Huanyue IF (5)

Huanyue heard the embodiment of her past wills bid her farewell as her Spiritual Power dwindled. After she stabbed herself and began losing her revived emotions, Shiori refused to let her give up and reminded her that she had always been crying for help.

  • Huanyue heard her past wills explain that her fading Spiritual Power might bring a miracle, then say goodbye.
  • Huanyue realized she had stabbed herself in the abdomen, and Shiori tried to heal her with Featherheal Sovereign.
  • Huanyue feared that she was broken and would lose her emotions again, while Shiori seized her hand and told her not to give up.
  • Shiori insisted that Huanyue had always been crying for help, giving Huanyue a brief sense of reassurance.
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