Crossover Anime: A Dimensional Journey Starting with Frilian.

Chapter 38 Embracing Parting

Shichen followed Kasumigaoka Utaha to the top floor of the teaching building, watched her take out a key to open the rooftop door, and then followed her up to the rooftop.

How did you get the key?

"I applied to the teacher," Kasumigaoka Utaha replied, locking the door behind her.

"Can this even be applied for?"

"That's easy. I just said I needed a quiet place to read during my lunch break, because a noisy place would disturb my school, and the teacher gave me the key to the rooftop."

Shi Chen smirked, "...You're really something."

This was a privilege he had always dreamed of when he was in school, but unfortunately his grades weren't good enough, so he didn't have the confidence to ask the teacher for such a privilege.

At school, good grades really do bring you good treatment; it's just like being at home.

"Come over here." Kasumigaoka Utaha walked over to a bench on the side.

He followed her and sat with her on the bench.

"What do you want to say?" Kasumigaoka Utaha asked as she opened the bento box.

"Oh~ it's quite a feast, it smells delicious."

As soon as the contents of the bento box were opened, a wave of heat and aroma wafted out, and Kasumigaoka Utaha immediately felt her stomach begin to rumble.

There are two layers in total. One layer contains white rice, a soft-boiled egg cut in half, and a few cherry tomatoes. The other layer contains several Chinese stir-fried dishes, both meat and vegetables.

It's still warm, and it keeps the food warm well. I'm very satisfied with this bento box.

"How about we wait until you finish eating?"

"I don't need to say anything... Did you make this yourself?" Kasumigaoka Utaha had never seen Tohru make this kind of dish before.

"Um."

"Why did you suddenly decide to make me a bento box?" Kasumigaoka Utaha asked.

She was quite surprised when Shichen suddenly said he was going to bring her a lunchbox in the morning. Although she was puzzled, she didn't ask any questions.

The main reason was that she simply couldn't find a reason to refuse.

"I plan to leave for a while." Shi Chen didn't want to beat around the bush and spoke the truth.

"Leave?" Kasumigaoka Utaha frowned at him. "What do you mean?"

"It just means we won't be able to meet for the time being."

"For now, where are you going? Back to your country?" Kasumigaoka Utaha wasn't particularly concerned. She picked up her chopsticks, grabbed a piece of meat, and was about to put it in her mouth.

"No, it's a temporary departure from this world."

"Really? So you're leaving this world... Hmm?" Kasumigaoka Utaha paused in her movements, her chopsticks slipped, and the food fell back into the bento box.

She didn't pay attention, but stared blankly at the time.

"I think you've probably guessed it, but actually, like Thor, I'm not from this world."

"...No, I didn't see it." Kasumigaoka Utaha shook her head.

"..." Shi Chen choked for a moment, then couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you curious why I'm able to be with Thor? She's a dragon, you know. Can a normal person live with her?"

"What's so strange about that? Aren't you human? Didn't you save Thor by chance?"

"You're really thick-skinned." Shi Chen shook his head with a chuckle: "Novelists' brains are just a bit off."

"Go to hell~ So you're not human either?"

"I'm just a person, only a little special."

"Special... not from this world." Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at the time and muttered to herself.

In this way, Shichen's extraordinary and refined temperament can be clearly explained.

"I'm sorry, I've been keeping it from you all this time," Shi Chen apologized.

"It's nothing. It's normal not to tell others about this kind of thing. Besides, you've already told me, haven't you?" Kasumigaoka Utaha smiled gently.

"Thanks."

"So you've come to say goodbye? No wonder you made me a bento box yourself."

Kasumigaoka Utaha easily believed what Tokiomi said and accepted the fact that he was not from this world.

After all, with Thor leading the way, there's nothing to disbelieve.

"Mm." Shi Chen nodded, pursing his lips.

"They really put in the effort..." Kasumigaoka Utaha turned to look at the bento box in her hand and suddenly lost her appetite.

"Are Tohru and Chizuka leaving too?"

"No, they will stay here."

"Huh?" Kasumigaoka Utaha suddenly turned her head.

"I can't take them with me when I leave."

"Take them? What about me?" Kasumigaoka Utaha suddenly asked.

"Huh?" Shi Chen blinked.

"Uh...no." Kasumigaoka Utaha snapped out of her daze and quickly denied it, "That's not what I meant, I just...I just..."

For a moment, she couldn't find a reason to explain; she had just blurted it out on a whim.

"Of course, there's you too." Shi Chen smiled at her and replied earnestly.

"..." Kasumigaoka Utaha's mouth was open but she couldn't speak. Her fair cheeks began to flush red, and she felt a little hot.

"Who, who wants to leave with you!" She turned her head away shyly and retorted, "I still have to study, and I read novels. I grew up here, how could I possibly leave?"

"Oh dear~ I didn't say I was leaving all the time," Shi Chen explained with a smile.

"..."

"Hehe~ Have you forgotten? I just said that I'm only leaving temporarily, and for a short time. It's not like I'm never coming back."

"..." Kasumigaoka Utaha blushed even more, glaring at him with embarrassment and annoyance.

"Are you relieved now?"

"Then just leave, what's there to say!" Kasumigaoka Utaha said angrily, turning her head to pick up a piece of braised pork rib and put it in her mouth, then chewed it vigorously.

It's like venting, like biting someone hard.

"Isn't it because I was afraid you'd be angry?" Shi Chen confessed.

"...What do I have to be angry about!" Kasumigaoka Utaha continued staring at the bento box: "Anyway, Tohru and the others are still here, they'll tell me later."

"But I've already said goodbye to both of them, so of course I need to say goodbye to you personally too."

"...Anyway, it's just a temporary departure."

"That's true." Shi Chen chuckled as he stared at her ear.

Her earlobes were bright red, revealing her current mood; otherwise, one might really doubt whether she was indifferent.

"What's so funny!" Kasumigaoka Utaha finally couldn't help but glare at him, her face flushed.

She could clearly hear the laughter in Shi Chen's tone.

When are you leaving?

"Are you in such a hurry to get rid of me?"

"Hmph! I'll let you go and come back sooner, okay!" Kasumigaoka Utaha didn't bother to hide her feelings anymore.

"Wait until you finish your bento, I'm not in a hurry."

"No need. You're nothing but a distraction while I eat my lunch; you're completely useless here!"

That's a bit hurtful.

"Alright, I think you must have something to do before you leave, so go ahead and do it soon," Kasumigaoka Utaha suddenly said softly.

"Mmm..." Shi Chen felt a warmth in his heart and suddenly asked, "May I hug you?"

"Hug...why?" Kasumigaoka Utaha's heart raced.

"That will give me even more motivation."

"Well... okay then."

Kasumigaoka Utaha, dressed calmly, put down her bento box, then stood up, faced the hour, and opened her arms.

"Just a hug?"

"The rest... we'll continue when we get back." Shi Chen stood up with a smile.

"The rest...you wish!" Kasumigaoka Utaha gave him a coquettish glare, then stepped forward and hugged him.

Shi Chen took the opportunity to embrace her tightly. The girl's soft and fragrant body made him reluctant to let go.

Kasumigaoka Utaha remained motionless in Tokimitsu's arms, her arms wrapped around his lower back, her head resting on his shoulder, her eyes open, her face flushed.

The two embraced quietly without saying a word. Perhaps a long time passed, or perhaps only a moment, until the iron gate on the rooftop made a sound.

Boom boom boom!

The loud knocking startled the two, and Kasumigaoka Utaha was startled, pushing Tokishi away abruptly.

"It looks like someone's coming. You'd better leave quickly," she said hurriedly.

The sudden accident made her a little flustered.

"What's there to be afraid of?"

"I'm not afraid, we didn't do anything... I just don't want to be disturbed by others." Kasumigaoka Utaha slapped the clock in embarrassment and annoyance.

"Okay, okay, then I'll go?" Shichen didn't want to have any contact with anyone else.

"Um."

"I'll be back soon."

"Understood." Kasumigaoka Utaha smiled helplessly.

"Well... bye-bye." Shi Chen waved his hand and suddenly disappeared without warning.

Kasumigaoka Utaha's smile vanished instantly. She looked around but couldn't see Shichen anywhere, except for the bento box he had brought her on the bench.

Suddenly, I felt empty inside, as if I had lost all motivation.

Boom boom boom!

The knocking continued, which made Kasumigaoka Utaha frown and walk over to open the door, annoyed.

She opened the door, and before she could even see who it was, she impatiently asked, "What is it? Please don't bother me..."

"Where's Prince Brother!?"

"Huh? You are... Sawamura-kun?" Kasumigaoka Utaha then realized that it was actually Sawamura Spencer Eriri, who shared the same name as her at school.

But Eriri Sawamura Spencer ignored her, turned and walked onto the rooftop, looking around for that unforgettable figure.

"Who are you looking for?" Kasumigaoka Utaha asked as she walked over.

"Where's Prince?" Eriri Sawamura Spencer turned around, grabbed her arm, and asked hurriedly.

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