Inazuma City, Komore Teahouse.
After Li Qiuzhi finished checking his new Friendship skill, Ayaka, having learned about the two powerful abilities, suddenly discovered that she had also gained an ability called "Snow Sakura Dance."
She looked at Li Qiuzhi in confusion.
"What is this?"
"I can gain abilities from girls' love for me, and once I gain an ability, the other person receives it too. So this is probably proof that you like me."
Li Qiuzhi explained with a smile.
"Ah, Mr. Adventurer, please don't joke about things like that!" Kamisato Ayaka's face instantly flushed bright red.
"Miss Ayaka."
Kujou Sara looked at her calmly, her tone saying she had known it all along.
"No, I don't... ooh."
Her reserve and modesty as a young woman made Ayaka instinctively want to find an excuse, but as the young lady of the Kamisato Clan, her excellent upbringing would not permit her to lie either. For once, she fell into a fluster.
Li Qiuzhi looked at Sara and continued.
"The same goes for Sara. I can feel that I'm close to gaining an ability from your love too. When that happens, you'll receive the same ability in return."
Kujou Sara blushed almost imperceptibly, then finally gave a "Hmph."
"Now that I've given you the abilities, it's time for me, as the winner, to make my request."
Li Qiuzhi looked at the two of them as he spoke.
"A bet is a bet. As long as the request isn't too strange, we'll certainly keep our promise."
Kamisato Ayaka composed herself a little, slowly recovering her poise as a young lady as she spoke.
"Don't worry, of course it won't be anything strange." Li Qiuzhi stood, walked around to the other side, and sat between them, wrapping his arms around their waists.
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