Midnight conversations and entrustments

  (PS: Thanks for the reward from Ai Tiao Tiao and Xiao _____ Ai~~~)

  "Let's let go, let's start making the bed now..."

  "Am I sleeping here too?" Mu Xiaoxiao was taken aback, staring blankly at Nan Xiaoniao's bed, "You're not joking, are you?"

  "What's the big deal, it's only natural to sleep together in a dorm," said Kousaka Honoka with an air of "don't make a fuss," "and this room is plenty big enough, so..."

  "It's not that," Mu Xiaoxiao glared at her, "Boys and girls sleeping together, no matter how you think about it, it doesn't feel right?" Mainly because I'm not mentally prepared yet, the thought of sleeping with nine beautiful girls is just... hahaahaha...

  "This kind of thing, we don't mind, what are you still concerned about?" Kousaka Honoka turned her head to look at Sonoda Umi and the others. "If that's the case, then let's have a show of hands! For ChiChi and us sleeping together, if anyone has any opinions or objections, raise your hand!"

  Everyone looks at me, I look at you, no action.

  "See that? What else can you say now, little one?" said Kousaka Chinatsu, turning her head with a triumphant smile on her face.

  "Whatever, whatever, since you said so," Mu Xiaoxiao shrugged her shoulders, anyway she wasn't losing out either.

  "Right, before we go to sleep, how about we have a pillow fight?"

  "Go to sleep already, Hana," Kaori said with a sigh, looking at her, "We have an early start tomorrow."

  "What's the big deal, it's a rare opportunity..."

  "Hey, it's always been like this since before, Musubi. Your ideas are always so flighty... you know we're..." The words were cut off as a flying pillow hit her in the face.

  "Haha, I got Umibe paste! " Sano exclaimed triumphantly.

  "Honekawa!!" Hidaka shouted back at him.

  "Oh no! Why did you hit me?!"

  "It wasn't on purpose..."

  "Wait, how did I get dragged into this......"

  "Hey, hey, stop it! My face mask is going to fall off!"

  “......”

  Watching this chaotic scene, Mu Xiaoxiao dodged the flying pillows while watching their fight with interest. However, he was soon targeted by everyone as he remained untouched and aloof, having never been hit by a pillow despite the prolonged battle.

  "Xiao Xiao is actually watching from the side, everyone, quickly use a pillow to hit him!"

  "That's right! Let him have a look of watching a good show, and smash him to death!"

  "Let Xiao Xiao see our might!"

  "This... isn't it a bit bad? The big brother seems very pitiful..."

  One side shouted and rushed towards Mu Xiaoxiao, but...

  "Huff... huff... why is this," the girls were scattered all over the ground, panting heavily, even Hayami Kai, who had the most physical strength, was out of breath, looking at Xiao Xiao with intermittent speech, "Why can't we nine people hit you? We all dodged..."

  "Of course," Mu Xiaoxiao raised the corner of her mouth, "if you want to hit me, you're still a hundred years too early." How could they possibly hit Mu Xiaoxiao when even the physically strongest Hai Wei was still just an ordinary person?

  "Well, you all just rest here," said Mu Xiaoxiao as she turned around and walked outside.

  "Xiao Xiao, where are you going?"

  "Just going out for a walk... don't worry..."

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  Shhh...

  "This is the sound of footsteps on the sand. Hearing this sound, Mu Xiaoxiao turned her head and saw Kiya Shimizu coming over. She asked in a daze, 'How did you get here? Is there something going on?'"

  "This is a question for you," Makino Shinobu sighed, "You seem to have something on your mind, suddenly running out alone..."

  "How did you know?" Mu Xiaoxiao was taken aback, indeed she had some concerns, having stayed in this place for so long, it's natural to miss Qi Shi, but leaving would be hard on Suo Nanguo and the others, and if something were to happen... Ah, she was just a ordinary person after all, getting tangled up in such thoughts.

  "Isn't it obvious? Only an idiot like Hana Nono wouldn't be able to see it. What's wrong, Xiao?"

  "It's not easy to say this kind of thing, but after a long silence, Xiao Xiao smiled and said, 'Let's not talk about me for now, your problem is even more serious, isn't it, Zhen Ji?'"

  "Huh?" Nishikino Maki didn't understand why it was suddenly brought up about herself.

  "Mingming is also a member of μ's, but she rarely gets along with them," Muxiaoxiao stared at Nishikino Maki, "Why is that?"

  "...this... this is just me not getting used to it yet..." Nishikino Maki said with a red face in a small voice.

  "Oh? So you're really used to playing with little dogs, huh?"

  "Eh?" Makino Manaki was taken aback.

  "I knew it," Mu Xiao Xiao covered her mouth and giggled, "The last time I met your family's little dog... Ah, I really couldn't have imagined that the always-serious Zhen Ji would reveal such a warm smile..."

  "You... you... how did you know," Nishimura Maki suddenly came to her senses, her face bright red as she stuttered out the words, "Did... did you already discover me last time?"

  "Who knows," how could that be, at that time Mu Xiaoxiao still didn't know it was true, but later the little dog beast told Mu Xiaoxiao about the first person he met, and only then did he find out, "Anyway, I'm really shocked!"

  "Shut up... you little fool!" Nishimura Maki couldn't take it anymore and turned to run away from Mu Xiaoxiao's teasing.

  "May, remember not to be too isolated, μ's is a collective, only by truly integrating with everyone can make μ's go further!"

  Nishimura Maki disappeared into the darkness in the blink of an eye, and it was unclear whether she had heard or not.

  "About time, isn't it? Xi Tongxue?" Seeing Ximuyan Maki disappear into the distance, Mu Xiaoxiao suddenly turned her head and spoke to someone in the darkness beside her.

  "Ah, I've been found out," Toujou Shi walked out with a hint of resignation on his face, smiling meaningfully, "Teacher Mu is indeed not a simple person..."

  "Is that so," Mu Xiaoxiao slightly pursed her lips, "even Zhenji noticed my abnormality, you should be able to see it even more clearly, then chasing me out shouldn't be surprising at all."

  "Indeed, after all, it's not just you who are abnormal," said Tōjō Kei, looking up. "The teacher has already said what I wanted to say, so the problem with Makoto should be solved now. It's just that I didn't expect the teacher to notice Makoto's abnormality, which is really impressive."

  "Well, anyway, she and Blonde are the same type," said Mu Xiaoxiao with a smile. "Both are tsundere, you know, God-sama once said that tsundere characters are like steel clad in protective armor... if you break through that layer of armor, their originally gentle heart will be revealed..."

  "That's quite insightful, but who is this God?"

  "...". Mu Xiao blinked her eyes and looked at Tōjō Kishi, "Just consider you as my male god then..."

  "Alright," seeing that Muxiao wasn't going to say anything, Touma Kaito didn't press the issue either, "so next is the teacher's turn, right?"

  "...". After a long silence, Xiao Xiao finally lifted her head and looked at her, "Xi classmate..."

  "It's about time for that kind of address," Toujou Shi interrupted, "Just call me Shi from now on, teacher. In return, I'll call you Xiao-Xiao, how does that sound?"

  "Suit yourself," he said with a resigned smile. "Xi, I have a request for you here, and I hope you can protect μ's."

  "Huh?" Hearing Muxiao say something like that, Tōjō Kei was completely taken aback and froze.

  Seeing her silly appearance, Mu Xiao Xiao revealed a smile. In the original work, although it can't be seen, but for μ's sake, the person who paid the most is undoubtedly Tōjō Hii. This is also why in the second season A-RISE evaluates Hii as 'having the capacity to accommodate nine people'. Mu Xiao Xiao has reason to believe that mature and steady Hii will definitely help μ's get through one difficulty after another.

  After all, I couldn't stay here forever.

  "Suddenly saying something like it's a farewell..."

  "Goodbye then..." Mu Xiao's expression was slightly dazed for a moment before she shook her head, "Anyway, Xi, I'm counting on you, okay? Although it seems like smooth sailing now, nothing in this world is that simple. There will be even more difficulties waiting for you all in the future, conflicts and clashes that could even lead to the disbandment of μ's... they're not impossible..."

  "I don't quite understand what you're saying, but... μ's is also very important to me, so of course I'll protect it well. Besides, even if there really are the crises and difficulties you mentioned, Suzuno and the others have the ability to overcome them, you should believe in them," said Tōjō Hikaru as she approached, "You know, they all came together because of you, after all."

  "What? Is that so?" Mu Xiaoxiao was stunned, completely beyond her expectations.

  "Ah, what a slow-witted man... You should know that Suzuno isn't just Suzuno, even Kaede, Kotori, and Hanae all have feelings for you..."

  "Xiao Xiao——! Xi——!"

  Just as Tōjō Hifumi was about to say something, Suzuno and the others came running over, waving their arms and shouting, "What are you doing? It's time to go home!"

  They exchanged a glance, and both Mu Xiaoxiao and Tōjō Nozomi had bitter smiles on their faces. Well, if the original work could get through this, then there was no reason they couldn't either. Mu Xiaoxiao smiled, thinking that this way she could also leave with peace of mind. With that thought, Mu Xiaoxiao caught up, and they spent the rest of the time happily together.