"Why did you suddenly think of becoming my assistant?" Asta asked, looking curiously at Li Qiuzhi.
She did not believe Li Qiuzhi would be interested in management.
"All right, mostly because I haven't had much to do lately, so I wanted to come see you and deepen our feelings for each other."
Li Qiuzhi told her honestly.
"W-what do you mean, deepen our feelings? Stop saying such weird things!" Asta glared at Li Qiuzhi, her face crimson.
"Anyway, that's more or less it. My dear Miss Asta, I'll be counting on you to guide this humble assistant of yours."
Li Qiuzhi spoke with a smile.
"Hmph!"
Asta already had considerable affection for Li Qiuzhi, and his teasing inevitably left her a little flustered. After taking a moment to compose herself, she puffed out her cheeks, gave a "hmph," and turned away to walk out.
Seeing this, Li Qiuzhi hurried after her, just like a junior assistant following his boss.
Over the next few days, Li Qiuzhi stayed by Asta's side as her assistant, occasionally teasing her when no one else was around.
Usually, he left Asta blushing all over.
Just like that, as time passed, Asta's friendship with him gradually rose from level seven with one hundred points to the maximum level:
[Asta felt affection for you. Gained 1 friendship point. Current friendship level: Lv.10 (max)]
At the same time, the Character Panel also displayed a notification that Li Qiuzhi had obtained a friendship skill:
[Through sincere feelings and tireless effort, a destiny that once had no connection to yours has become deeply and inseparably intertwined with it. Henceforth, the girl's stella will shine alongside you. Ability acquired: Planetary Rendezvous.]
Judging by its name, it seemed to be an ability related to planets. Li Qiuzhi opened