The two looked toward the voice and saw Qingxiao walking slowly back.
He held a large cardboard box in both hands, with storage bags and packaged boxes hanging from his shoulders and arms. Despite his heavy load, he remained upright and steady, without the slightest sign of awkwardness.
Satoru Gojo's eyes instantly went wide. He hurried over and exclaimed in surprise, "Qingxiao! Where did you go? Why are you carrying so much stuff?"
Qingxiao looked up with a mysterious smile. "You'll find out in a minute."
He freed one hand and passed over the lightest box. "Hold this for me while I get my keys and open the door."
Satoru Gojo took it casually, only to find it heavy in his hands. Suguru Geto also stepped forward on his own and took the cardboard box from Qingxiao's shoulder to share the load. "Thanks for the effort," he said softly.
"It wasn't much." Warmth stirred in Qingxiao's heart as he silently marveled at Geto's thoughtfulness and dependability.
After opening the dorm room door, they went inside one after another. Without a care, Satoru Gojo casually dropped his box on the floor. Qingxiao's expression stiffened, and he cautioned him seriously, "Put it down gently. That's a computer. Don't break it."
"A computer?" Satoru Gojo looked utterly puzzled. "Why did you suddenly buy three computers? You're messing with electronics instead of training as a Sorcerer?"
Qingxiao looked rather pleased with himself. "Those little games you usually play are too boring. Bad graphics, repetitive gameplay. Today, I'll show you something."
"I'm not playing! Computer games are for little kids!" Satoru Gojo stubbornly put on airs, but his eyes honestly followed Qingxiao's every move as he unpacked and assembled the computers, refusing to look away for even a moment.
Qingxiao moved fluidly, unpacking the boxes,