Anime Crossover: About How I Spoiled an Angel

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Ebina seemed surprised to see the two of them, but that was impossible.

The Service Department is located in the special teaching building, and it has been less than a week since the other party last made the request.

"We've been waiting for you here. If you have anything to say, just say it."

Su Qing glanced at the time; there was still enough time.

"Ah... you were exposed so quickly!" Ebina smiled slightly, not flustered at all. After adjusting his glasses, he said, "I came here specifically to thank you. Without you, I think I would have been in a lot of trouble, right?"

“You should go to the Department of Service to express your gratitude,” Su Qing said.

"Of course there are reasons for not going there. Besides, you were basically the one who planned this whole thing, weren't you? I have to say, you're really amazing... All the problems have been completely solved, not just mine, but also those of the Ministry of Revenue, and even others."

As he spoke, Ebina glanced at Hachiman, a smile on his face, but a hint of envy flashed in his eyes.

Do you envy him for finding a partner and joining the ranks of successful people, or do you envy him for having a friend like Su Qing?

None of these are reasonable.

Ebina is actually a very cheerful girl in class, so it's not unreasonable that Tobe would like her.

So what she's envying is probably only known to herself.

"That's just superficial. Perhaps Hubu will still confess in a moment of impulse. You should know his personality better than I do. Only when you change yourself can you be truly resolved."

Su Qing dismissed the matter, saying that he had no connection with the other party.

"Me? I can't do it. I've already [fallen], or are you going to try to [save] me? Actually, don't let my appearance fool you, I'm still very easy to handle."

Ebina suddenly revealed a wicked smile and said to Su Qing, but it was Hikigaya who was embarrassed.

[Huh? Is this something I should be hearing?]

"boring."

Su Qing frowned slightly, then walked around Ebina without even glancing at him and went inside the building.

"Ah... just kidding. If it were true, I wouldn't have said it in front of Hachiman. He can be considered a witness, right? After all, the power of rumors is quite terrifying. Otherwise, you wouldn't have had Hayama and the others guide Saika's affairs, would you?"

Seeing that Su Qing was about to leave without any polite formalities, Hai Laoming's smile froze instantly, and he quickly said...

"...I'm just giving you a friendly reminder, if you have something important to say, just say it quickly, he doesn't like listening to nonsense."

Hachiman thought for a moment and then spoke up.

"Since you can handle things between me and the Ministry of Revenue so perfectly, what about the matter between you and Yui? She seems really off today, you must have noticed, right?"

Ebina lowered his voice, making sure only the three of them could hear him before speaking.

"That's between her and me, no need to worry about it."

A calm voice echoed from Su Qing's departing figure.

"Ah... I knew it all along, but this attitude is completely different from how he treats Yui."

Ebina stood there blankly, sighing.

"It has nothing to do with that, that's just how he is."

Hachiman said without hesitation.

"You know him well?"

"Of course, we're friends."

Hachiman, watching Su Qing's retreating figure, said with youthful pride.

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Chapter 329 Invitation

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"I'll make the tea today."

After everyone arrived at the office, Su Qing suddenly spoke.

"Would you like some tea?"

Upon hearing this, Yukino's eyes flashed with confusion and astonishment, as if a sudden breeze had disturbed her heart.

You know, she used to do all this work. Could it be that one day Su Qing will really sideline her?

"Yes, I brought some tea from home."

Su Qing took out two exquisitely packaged packets of black tea from her schoolbag. The brand name was written in Chinese characters, which only Yukino and Hachiman could understand, but they had never heard of it.

"...Then you can come."

Yukino didn't try to take it anymore.

Some teas do require specific tea-to-water ratios and steeping times. If it's a more expensive tea, it can be quite wasteful to try it for the first time, and she was aware of that.

Since Yukino had already boiled the water, everyone quickly got a steaming cup of tea.

"It feels... no different."

Hachiman took a sip and commented somewhat hesitantly.

"Too lazy to criticize, wild boars can't appreciate fine bran."

Su Qing responded with a smile.

"Aren't they all black tea? They all seem... pretty much the same."

Hachiman took another sip and said dejectedly.

However, he doesn't study this area much; perhaps he genuinely doesn't understand it.

After all, this tea looks very high-end just by looking at the packaging. Maybe I should search for it online?

As he spoke, Hachiman silently opened a shopping app on his phone.

"This tea... must be expensive, right? Is it really okay to take it out?"

Unlike Hikigaya and the others, Yukino came from a noble family and had learned to appreciate the quality of tea through her own experiences.

"Don't worry, my hometown is Fujian Province, and I'm a tea connoisseur. Besides, why do you have the misconception that I'm very poor?"

Su Qing smiled easily, understanding that the other party meant well.

"This……"

Yukino was at a loss for words. Hadn't she just heard him say that he was an orphan?

But then again... given their abilities, they probably already started making money through some means.

"This tea costs 90,000 cherry blossom coins per pound?!"

Hachiman had just searched for the price using the opened tea packaging when he was so shocked he was speechless.

Damn, a rich kid is right next to me?

No wonder the other party commented that he couldn't appreciate fine chaff.

"How much? Ninety thousand?!"

Yui, who had been silently standing to the side, was also shocked. Upon hearing the astonishing price, even the teacup in her hand trembled.

"Be careful not to burn yourself."

Su Qing noticed this and reminded him.

"Oh... I'm sorry."

Yui changed to holding the cup with both hands, looking somewhat restrained and at a loss, and lowered her head to whisper.

"It's probably due to shipping costs and the season. Normally it shouldn't be this expensive; around 50,000 Sakura Coins would be more reasonable."

Su Qing said as she refilled everyone's cups.

As for whether these are the reasons, only those business people probably know.

Besides, this is neon-lit after all.

Hmm... so it's normal that the prices found by searching for Hikari are "a little" more expensive.

"That's still very expensive..."

Hikigaya gasped, his gaze towards Su Qing becoming somewhat strange.

"...It's just mid-range, don't worry, it's not as high-end as you think. Actually, the tea leaves that Yukinoshita usually uses are the same."

Su Qing explained.

"Hmm... there are actually many teas that are more expensive than this."

Yukino also chimed in.

Ultimately, the price of tea is a minor issue.

That would be a real headache if people started to tiptoe around because of this.

"You seem to really like it? I'll bring you some when I visit this weekend?"

Seeing that Hikigaya was chugging tea, Su Qing made a suggestion.

"No... I feel like I drank money, not tea."

Hikigaya said, on the verge of tears.

The current economic climate is tough; high-paying jobs are hard to find these days. He probably wouldn't be able to afford such expensive tea.

"weekend?"

Yukino said doubtfully.

"Hmm... We just agreed on this today."

Su Qing was speechless when she recalled the misunderstanding today. If he had invited her to his house, he should have just invited her properly. Why did he make it sound so strange? She thought he was up to something.

"Actually, she's my sister... She figured out right away that I was with Ayaka, wasn't that terrifying?"

In short... under her relentless questioning, I told her everything that happened in Kyoto, and as a result, my sister insisted that I invite Su Qing over for the weekend...

Oh, I forgot she also asked me to invite you all. Would you like to come?

Hikigaya then remembered that Komachi had instructed that the invitation should not only be extended to Su Qing, but to everyone in the Service Club.

"my words……"

Yukino was still a little hesitant, but Yui politely declined, saying, "I'm sorry, but I won't go. I have to... look after the house this weekend."

“Watching the house? I think Sabre is enough. Besides, your mother should be home during the day, so let’s go together.”

Yukino gently pinched her chin and spoke slowly.

"Eh... well, I'll go too..."

Yui stared blankly into Yukino's eyes for a few seconds before turning to Hikigaya with an embarrassed expression, while secretly observing Su Qing's reaction from time to time.

"Phew... then I've done everything Komachi asked me to do."

Hikigaya breathed a sigh of relief. Ever since his sister started high school, she had become increasingly "unfriendly" to him, her older brother.

It's great that I've completed the task properly... just kidding!

In fact, Komachi only invited Su Qing. After all, he only mentioned Su Qing. The reason he said that was simply to take this opportunity to ease the tension between Su Qing and Yui.

The former was alright, but the latter... it was clear that he was trying his best to act nonchalant, but he inexplicably crumbled when he met Su Qing's eyes.

After that, as usual, no one made any requests, and the club activities came to an end.

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PS: I'm not stuck on the story, I have the ideas, but I'm struggling with how to transition between parts.

Chapter 330 Call

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That same evening, Su Qing continued drawing his comics after Mahiru left.

In the silence, the only sound was the faint clatter of the pen against the tablet. Then, a crisp sound broke the silence.