"Why isn't my brother back yet...?"
Keke, perched by the window, complained, "What time is it already? Is Ms. Shion going to drag him to do something dangerous again?"
Inside the private room of the Beihai Disaster Countermeasures Bureau, the celebration was still ongoing.
When the old director heard that Keke had won the championship, he was so happy that he immediately took out his own money to give the girls a proper celebration.
So Susan booked the entire hotel without any hesitation, spending whatever was offered.
It wasn't just the people from the Beihai Disaster Countermeasures Bureau who were celebrating; some of the contestants who had previously participated in the competition also came to celebrate.
Coco stayed up until late at night, Keke felt a little tired and went out for some fresh air by herself.
"Hmph, that's just how my older brother and sister are."
He was just talking to himself when he turned his head and saw that the panda girl had appeared out of nowhere and was chugging a bottle of drink into her panda head—and she still hasn't been able to remove the panda headgear.
Isn't it inconvenient for you to eat and drink like this?
"It's alright, you'll get used to it."
The panda girl, mimicking her, lay down beside her and looked outside, saying, "My older brother and sister are really a headache, don't you think, Keke?"
"Hmm, is your sister troublesome?"
"That's incredibly troublesome."
The panda girl muttered to herself, shaking her panda head listlessly, "Sometimes I want her to play with me, but she completely ignores me. Then at night, she insists on hugging me to sleep, using me as a pillow. She almost strangles me every night!"
"... Isn't this great?"
"What's so good about it?"
Keke pouted, "If it were my brother, and I wanted to sleep together, he'd kick me off the bed and make me sleep on the floor."
Panda Head listened, stunned for a moment, then nodded, "Oh, my sister is actually quite nice..."
Then she realized something was off; she had come here to complain about her sister, but instead she was praising her.
Then she added angrily, "And another thing, we agreed to eat together, but she finished eating by herself, brought back the leftovers, heated them up, and made me eat them. She always makes me eat leftovers!"
"My older brother will throw me cold food and tell me to heat it up myself," Keke after thinking for a moment. "Most of the time he just gives me money and tells me to buy my own food."
"... And another thing, my sister used to hum lullabies to lull me to sleep, but later she started playing lullabies on a tape recorder next to me, but it was so loud that I couldn't fall asleep at all!"
"My brother would just knock me out and put me to sleep."
"..."
"..."
"Is that your biological brother?"
"Surely the real deal, pure blood." Keke. "You're not bragging about your sister, are you?"
No, no.
The panda-headed man said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I didn't know your family was like this..."
"It's nothing, we get along very well most of the time. Besides, my brother is very busy every day, so we rarely have time to hang out together."
"Yeah, that's the same. Sometimes when she's tired, she'll tell me to go play by myself, because she thinks I'm too much trouble."
"Yes, yes, that's exactly it." Keke wholeheartedly agreed. "They always act like adults, thinking I don't understand anything and don't want to tell me anything, humph."
"Yeah, I know what she's been doing. I know she cares about me," the panda girl said in a muffled voice. "It's just that she always pretends not to care. It's so annoying. I have to guess what she's doing."
"Um," Keke thought for a moment, "I think it's better this way."
The panda girl tilted her head. "Huh? Why?"
"Because the thought of my older brother being so warm and caring towards me, or even exceptionally gentle," Keke suddenly felt a chill. "It's disgusting..."
The panda girl burst out laughing. "Haha, what's wrong with you? You feel disgusted that your brother cares about you? If he were really kind to you, you might be happy."
"Possible..."
Just as Keke was about to confirm it, she remembered the fake older brother she met when she was arrested by the captain.
He was kicked to death by himself on the roadside.
"No way."
"Ah?"
"It's just disgusting."
The panda girl scratched her head, "Okay, why?"
Keke tilted her head, looking troubled. "It's just a matter of habit. If my brother had always been that gentle, I probably would have gotten used to it. But he's always been like that since we were little. Even though he seems indifferent, he still looks after me carefully. In my heart, that's what my brother is like. Suddenly becoming a gentle and enthusiastic person makes me feel like a stranger, and then disgusted..."
"That's true."
The panda girl murmured, gazing at the night sky, "Speaking of which, I'm the same way. My older sister has always been like that. Just imagine if she suddenly started saying something cheesy like she really liked me, I'd probably feel disgusted too."
That's how it is with siblings.
Keke patted her panda head.
Then I thought, "Why is this girl's head so small? I tried to pinch the headgear for ages but couldn't reach her face inside." "Everyone has their own way of interacting with others. There's no need to force a change, nor to envy others. Who knows if it will end well or badly?"
Just like Yiyi.
Coco Keke to envy their sisterly relationship, but in the end, it seems that the two sisters' relationship might not be as good as hers with her older brother.
Even during cold wars and arguments, both the older brother and she ultimately considered each other family.
I never intended to hurt the other person.
Sometimes, seemingly good relationships may hide a lot of hatred and resentment.
Therefore, Keke is now very satisfied with the way she gets along with her older brother.
"Well, I never thought about changing things. After all, I know my sister must have her reasons, and she's put in more effort and worked harder than I imagined. I just hope our relationship can be better and closer..."
Hearing the panda's words, Keke sighed, "Who wouldn't want that?"
Although I'm quite satisfied with our current way of getting along, the thought that my older brother and Ms. Shion have an even better relationship makes me wonder.
She seemed a little down.
Possessiveness isn't limited to any particular emotion. Whether it's family, friendship, or even the teacher-student relationship, once you feel you're being treated differently, it's easy to develop a possessive streak.
Selfishness is something everyone experiences, right?
Keke thought to herself.
She wanted to monopolize Ms. Shion's attention, but she also didn't want anyone else to share her brother's attention.
But two people who wanted to possess each other ended up together...
The result wasn't double the joy, but double the bitterness.
"However, sometimes trying too hard can backfire," the panda girl said softly. "The more you want to improve, the more impatient you become, which can worsen relationships. Even siblings can have their relationships break down if they don't pay attention to how they interact. They can't be carefree anymore."
"Yes..."
Keke sounded a little guilty when she said that.
I caused my parents' deaths, and I've blamed my older brother for so long. Thinking back on what I did in the past...
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they were completely unscrupulous.
The older brother didn't say anything in the end.
If I soften my attitude a little, the relationship between the two of us will be no different from it was three years ago when our parents were still alive.
From beginning to end, my brother hasn't changed.
In the end, all I did was waste my time and energy here.
Maybe your brother actually spoils you?
Even if you don't feel it, the fact that they keep tolerating you is already a lot of pampering...
After all, she knew that Jiang Si had little patience.
I've always been quite patient with myself.
"As younger siblings, we can't always expect our older siblings to help us. We should do something to help them too."
As the panda spoke, she became troubled again, "But I'm also afraid I'll just make things worse. Sometimes doing nothing is probably the best thing to do, but doing nothing makes me feel uneasy. Ugh, being a little sister is so hard."
Keke doesn't have much to say about that.
Being Jiang Si's sister is actually quite simple...
At least for Keke, she hardly needs to do anything for Jiang Si.
Although she really wanted to do something, her brother would probably just find her annoying.
Keke, as long as her brother is safe, she doesn't need to worry about anything else.
Jiang Si has her own plans, both in terms of her studies and her life.
As long as I don't cause trouble for my older brother, I'm already a good younger sister...
"If only I could become as strong as you, Liuli, then my sister wouldn't abandon me."
"Don't worry, family relationships aren't that fragile," Keke comforted her. "Just do your best, and they'll understand."
After all, the older brother wouldn't demand that he become as strong as Shion- sensei.
That wouldn't be love from family, but control...
"Um."
"Although they don't say it, and sometimes they can be quite fierce or even seem cold, a brother is a brother. Have faith, they won't abandon their sister!"
The panda immediately laughed and hugged Keke, "Mmm."
"Hehe, I'm much worse as a younger sister, but my older brother hasn't abandoned me even after all this."
"Your brother is so nice." But remembering Jiang Si's criticism of Keke earlier, the panda girl added, "Although it's not obvious on the surface."
"That's just how my brother is, but I think he's actually quite shy."
Keke said in a serious tone, "It's that kind of person who feels embarrassed or uncool just to express their feelings. Actually, they care a lot, but they have to act very indifferent. For example, they were actually very satisfied with my grades before, but they had to say it wasn't good enough..."
"Uh, are you sure it's not just your filter?" the panda girl whispered. "I feel like he's genuinely unhappy."
"You think you know my brother better than I do?!" Keke tugged fiercely at the panda girl's headgear. "That's definitely what he thinks!"
"Okay, okay, I was wrong, I was wrong. Your older brother cares about you a lot!"
The two younger sisters laughed and joked. Finally, Panda hugged Keke and looked out at the night sky. "Does this count as us being friends, Liuli?"
"No."
"Um..."
"Calling me Keke means we're friends."
The panda paused for a moment, then laughed happily and slapped Keke on the forehead. "Hmph, you had to scare me, Keke!"
So what's your name?
" Laiya."
" Laiya?" Keke found the name a bit unusual, but nodded nonetheless. "Would you like to come visit Beihai?"
"No, the Azure Cloud Sect of the Beihai is too terrifying, I dare not go."
"It's not scary at all..."
As the two chattered on and on, the night outside suddenly burst into vibrant colors.
The panda girl tensed up immediately and peered into the neon-lit area.
Why are there so many magical girls?
"They must have encountered some kind of Calamity Beast, right?" Keke also peered over the shoulder. "What's that over there?"
" Guangzhou, my sister is still in Guangzhou!"
"They should be alright, right? There are so many magical girls..."
"..." The panda girl was silent for a moment, then flew up. "No, I have to go check it out."
"Hey, wait a minute!"
Seeing the panda girl flip and jump down, Keke quickly transformed and followed, also informing Susan and Yiyi.
After all, there are many dangers in South China, so it's always good to report in advance.
However, Guangzhou?
Keke felt a slight doubt in her heart.
Isn't that the location of the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau where the champion's prize is awarded? Why is there such a commotion all of a sudden?
Could it be Ms. Shion...?
She felt a little uneasy, after all, since her brother was coming to South China, it was almost certain that Teacher Shion would also be there.
Although I don't know where it is or how it got here, it definitely came.
Such a big commotion suddenly broke out in Guangzhou.
Could it be that Ms. Shion is trying to win back the championship prize?
She thought to herself, then realized she was being too narcissistic.
Ms. Shion wouldn't bother with such trivial matters.
" Laiya, slow down!"
She followed closely behind Laiya, also planning to visit Guangzhou.
However, the two had not flown far when they heard a low roar that echoed throughout the entire South China!
Immediately afterwards, the enormous golden Calamity Dragon, exuding a sacred and majestic aura, slightly fluttered its wings.
It flew into the sky!
The dazzling golden light and the long roar that resonated South China caused the panda girl in front to tumble away!
Keke quickly hugged her, and the two of them looked up at the arrogant Golden Calamity Dragon hovering in the air.
The golden light that enveloped the entire South China almost turned the place into daytime!
"Just like the sun..."
The panda girl let out a shocked and stunned murmur.
Keke was also slightly surprised. Looking at the enormous Calamity Beast, she wondered, could that be Shion- sensei's target?
That aura clearly belonged to an S-rank Calamity Beast; probably only the people of the Azure Cloud Sect could handle it.
However, I wouldn't say I was shocked.
Keke witnessed Shion- sensei's abilities, nothing particularly shocked Coco.
This power, like the magic of the sun, is released.
It always reminds Keke of Ms. Shion.
It's not that Shion- sensei is Calamity Beast.
That's very impolite.
Besides, how could a magical girl possibly turn into Calamity Beast?
It's mainly that arrogant feeling of recklessly wielding magic, and that imposing aura.
Recalling the Great Desolate Heaven-Imprisoning Finger technique taught by Master Shion, is this how all the strong fight?
"No, I need to go find my sister!"
The panda girl jumped up in a panic, and as she was about to run over, her panda headgear fell off.
Amidst the roars of the Calamity Beast, Keke and Laiya remained frozen in place.
Keke is looking at the panda girl.
After the hood fell off, there was nothing inside.
It's completely bare.
"Where's your head?"
Before Coco Keke ask, the panda girl quickly put the headgear back on. "This, this is actually magic. The head is high and the eyes are low, but the real eyes are actually in the chest..."
Immediately afterwards, Yiyi, Susan, An Shiyu, the magical girls from the Beihai Disaster Countermeasures Bureau, and the local contestants who had attended the celebration banquet all rushed out.
" Keke, don't run around!"
The magical girls from Beihai landed, while the local contestants flew straight towards Guangzhou: "We're going first!"
Another roar followed, and a golden rain fell from the Calamity Dragon's body.
The countless colorful dots representing magical girls exploded in a dazzling display!
Above the sky, beneath the Calamity Dragon, deafening, continuous explosions echoed.
Magnificent and glorious!
Keke watched the panda girl running fearlessly towards Guangzhou and quickly grabbed her, "Wait! It's too dangerous for you to go alone."
Then he turned around and glanced at Yiyi and the others.
"Her sister is in Guangzhou, and I'd like to go with her to Guangzhou to see her, Captain."
I applied as a teammate, not as a friend.
Li Yi looked up at the Golden Calamity Dragon King and took a deep breath.
Then she asked Susan, An Shiyu, and Peony, who were standing next to her, "What do you think?"
An Shiyu nodded naturally, "The magical girls over there seem to be having a tough time. We can go and help them."
Anyway, the Golden Calamity Dragon King was mostly caused by Jiang Si, so there's no real danger.
Aside from the color change, it's not that different from the original Calamity Dragon.
Oh, it's gotten bigger.
I guess they were trying to find Keke's Dream Marrow; no wonder they left in such a hurry earlier.
Susan nodded, "No problem."
Peony: "I want to go back to sleep..."
"Okay, let's all go together."
"Wait, I didn't agree!"
Ignoring Peony, Yinlian walked over to Keke. "Let's go. We can't let the magical girls of South China be isolated and helpless. We have to do something to show our support after winning the championship."
"Um!"
Keke picked up the panda girl—sure enough, she was very light; there was no one inside the panda!
She was shaken, and after considering it, she asked the other person what had happened.
With so many people around, it's still difficult to get the other party to be honest.
However, clinging tightly to the panda, she had no intention of letting it go.
She took to the air with the other magical girls from the Beihai Disaster Countermeasures Bureau, intending to head to Guangzhou.
A girl with dark gray eyes stood in front of the crowd.
"Yo."
The girl, dressed entirely in black magical attire, waved to them with a serene smile.
"Long time no see, Susan, Yiyi, and Peony. It's amazing that you didn't slack off."
All the magical girls at the Beihai Disaster Countermeasures Bureau fell silent.
Even Keke's eyes widened in disbelief.
"Senior Hyacinth!"
"Oh, isn't this Keke?"
Hyacinth smiled gently and held out her hand, "Leave Laiya to me."
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