"This title... it certainly piques my interest a bit," Yu Xie remarked after seeing the title.
"Then hurry up and take a look," Yae Miko said, stepping behind Yu Xie once more. Her delicate hands gently rested on his shoulders, beginning to massage them with just the right amount of pressure.
As he enjoyed the gentle massage from the head chief of Yae Publishing House and the priestess of the Grand Shrine of Narukami, Yu Xie began reading the light novel in his hands.
Time passed slowly, and a breeze moved the curtains slightly. Throughout it all, Yae Miko didn't say a word but continued to massage Yu Xie's shoulders with a focused and gentle touch.
Yu Xie finally finished the first small section.
He took a deep breath, slowly exhaling.
"How is it?" Yae Miko finally spoke, her tone laced with anticipation.
"How should I put it..." Yu Xie thought for a moment. "From a reader's perspective, it's actually quite good. The story is interesting. But if I were to look at it from the 'original' perspective, I feel like the protagonist in the book doesn't resemble me at all—besides having the same name.'"
"Well... there are many versions of your story among the common folk, and after being passed down through word of mouth, it's inevitable that it would differ from the real version," Yae Miko chuckled. "So, from a reader's perspective, do you think there are any parts that could be improved?"
"Well..." Yu Xie paused. "Personally, I think the female protagonist might be a bit too yandere, and some readers might not be able to accept that. You could tone down her yandere traits a little."
"I see... so you don't like her to be too yandere?" Yae Miko leaned forward and tilted her head, a special smile on her face as she looked at Yu Xie.
"If she's too yandere, it always feels dangerous," Yu Xie responded.
"I understand." Yae Miko spoke softly, and at the same time, her delicate hands left Yu Xie's shoulders and began moving forward and downward.
This action startled Yu Xie slightly.
"Yae Miko?"
"Don't speak," Yae Miko said, not stopping her movements. Her hands circled around Yu Xie from behind, gently hugging him as she rested her head on his shoulder.
"In a few days, you'll be leaving Inazuma, right?" After a long while, Yae Miko asked softly.
"Yeah," Yu Xie replied quietly. "I can't stay here forever."
"Right, and there are many people waiting for you in different places. I really don't know how many people you've entangled in the past," Yae Miko's tone carried a slight grievance, and it was clear there was a hint of jealousy in her voice.
"..." Yu Xie was somewhat speechless, as what Yae Miko said was all true.
"Yu Xie, do you like me?" Yae Miko suddenly changed the subject and asked earnestly.
Yu Xie paused for a moment, his heart filled with mixed emotions, a tangle of complex feelings.
Before he could respond, Yae Miko continued, "Take your time to think about it before answering. There's no need to rush. I don't want you to be influenced by the memories from the past that you've already forgotten. What I want to hear is the answer from the present, the Yu Xie now."
"Yae Miko..." Yu Xie started but stopped himself.
"In any case, I like you, I really like you," Yae Miko said as she tightened her embrace around Yu Xie. "For now, don't say anything, just let me hold you like this, okay?"
Yu Xie said nothing more and simply placed his hand on hers.
In the quiet office of the editor-in-chief, time passed unknowingly.
Suddenly, footsteps were heard outside the door.
There was also the sound of conversation coming from outside the door.
"Lord Kitsune Saiguu, what brings you here? The editor-in-chief is working right now. If you suddenly go to see her, she might be disturbed."
"Don't worry, I'll just take a quick look at her and leave."
Hearing the voice of Kitsune Saiguu outside, Yae Miko let go of Yu Xie, feeling a sense of guilt, as if she were sneaking away.
Then, a knock on the door was heard.
"Yae Miko, it's me."
"Lady Kitsune Saiguu, please come in," Yae Miko responded.
The door to the office opened, and Kitsune Saiguu walked in briskly, approaching Yu Xie and Yae Miko. Her sharp gaze swept over them from head to toe.
"What were you two just doing?"
"I asked Yu Xie to help me review some drafts, what else could we have been doing?" Yae Miko smiled, but there was an odd hint of guilt in her expression.
Something didn't feel right—why did she feel so guilty? After all, when it came to Yu Xie, everyone was in the same position. Could it be because... of the bloodline suppression?
"Then... have you finished reviewing the drafts?" Kitsune Saiguu asked again.
"For now, yes," Yae Miko nodded.
"That's good. Then Yu Xie, come with me."
"Why does Yu Xie have to go with you?"
"I have something to discuss with him."
"But we've only reviewed the drafts for now; there's still more to go through."
"Then we'll look at it later."
The atmosphere suddenly grew tense, and Yu Xie, caught between the two, couldn't find an opportunity to speak.
Perhaps this is what they call a "shura field"—fortunately, there are only two people involved. If everyone had come together, Yu Xie didn't know what he would have done.
"Alright, alright, listen to me," Yu Xie stood up and raised his voice.
Yae Miko and Kitsune Saiguu turned to look at him.
"Yae Miko, don't worry. I promised I'd help you review the drafts, and I'll keep my word. I won't leave things half-done," Yu Xie said. "I'll deal with Kitsune Saiguu's matter first. Consider it a break for my eyes after reviewing drafts for so long. Once I'm done, I'll come back."
With that, the small "shura field" was temporarily resolved.
Following Kitsune Saiguu outside, Yu Xie still felt that something was off.
Because Kitsune Saiguu had led him to a secluded corner.
From here, he could see the sea and distant islands, and the scenery wasn't bad.
After stopping, Kitsune Saiguu suddenly leaned in close to Yu Xie, sniffing near his shoulder and neck.
"There's the scent of Yae Miko on you. Were you really just reviewing drafts earlier?" Kitsune Saiguu looked at Yu Xie with a suspicious gaze, a hint of jealousy on her beautiful face.
She never expected that one day she would feel jealous of Yae Miko, her junior.
"Actually..." Yu Xie only got two words out before he was interrupted.
"Regardless, I'm going to cover up this scent!" With that, Kitsune Saiguu, overcome by jealousy, didn't hesitate and suddenly pulled Yu Xie into an embrace.
The sudden hug surprised Yu Xie.
It was gentle yet passionate, accompanied by a delicate fragrance, and he could almost hear her heartbeat.
"Don't say anything for now, okay?" Kitsune Saiguu's voice softened quickly, almost with a hint of pleading, making Yu Xie's heart tremble.
No one could refuse such a request.
Yu Xie said nothing more and gently patted Kitsune Saiguu's back.
Time passed slowly, and eventually, Kitsune Saiguu let go of Yu Xie.
"Alright, that should be enough. Now you smell like me," Kitsune Saiguu said with a satisfied expression.
"Can you now tell me why you wanted to see me?" Yu Xie smiled, a bit helpless.
"What I wanted to say has already been said. You should have felt it, right? My feelings," Kitsune Saiguu looked into Yu Xie's eyes.
Yu Xie was slightly stunned, then gently nodded, "Mm, of course."
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