Anime Crossover: About How I Spoiled an Angel

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"Have you ever heard of... a yandere?"

With the widespread use of the internet, especially in places like small islands, more and more horrific cases are being exposed to the public. Among these cases, apart from classic revenge killings, there are quite a few deaths caused by "yandere" characters.

Yandere is not a term exclusive to anime and manga culture.

In a broad sense, it refers to the personality traits exhibited by people who are in a state of mental illness or who are so intensely attracted to something that they cannot extricate themselves.

They may develop strong emotions and obsessions about a certain phenomenon that are incomprehensible and unacceptable to ordinary people. As a result, they may use this as motivation to engage in extreme behaviors, such as obsessive displays of love, possessiveness, stalking, destroying what they cannot have, self-harm, and other extreme behaviors.

"Is Mochizuki Ryu a yandere? No... is it Mochizuki Riki?" Yukino had some understanding of the yandere personality that had caused a great deal of discussion on the island.

"What happened to you, Mochizuki Ryu, and Mochizuki Ri before we arrived?" Yukino finally realized that today's missing person request was not as simple as she had imagined.

Actually, she sensed something was wrong from the beginning, but time was too short. While she was still looking for people at the location provided by Wang Yueli, Su Qing and the others had already found Wang Yueliu.

After that, Su Qing told them that today's commission was over...

So, what exactly happened to them during this time?

To be precise, Su Qing did something behind their backs...

Since Su Qing brought up this topic on her own initiative, she naturally had no intention of hiding it any longer, nor was there any need to.

Afterward, he recounted the entire incident to her, including how Mochizuki Rin attacked him with a knife. Upon hearing this, Yukino's expression clearly showed panic, but she quickly composed herself.

"Are you OK?"

"If something were wrong, I should have taken him to the hospital already."

“…You’re such a smooth talker.” Yukino rolled her eyes at Su Qing, but secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

However, she still has some questions that need to be answered.

Does Yui know about this?

“I don’t know. I didn’t tell her, not even Hachiman and the others. I only told you,” Su Qing shook her head and said.

"……Why?"

Why did you only tell me?

Why didn't you tell Yui and the others?

You and Yui are closer, aren't you...?

If that's the case, why keep it from Yui...?

"Do you think Yui should know about this?" Su Qing retorted.

“She has the right to know. She is a member of the Service Club, just like me.” This time, Yukino’s gaze no longer darted away, but stared straight at Su Qing without moving.

Su Qing stopped at that moment and met his gaze; neither of them would give way.

"Answer me." Yukino didn't understand the meaning behind the other person's actions.

If you really intended to keep it a secret from everyone, why did you only tell her...?

what is this?

“It’s all over now. She didn’t go through any of that, so even if she did talk about it, it wouldn’t make any difference, would it?” Su Qing shrugged.

"...That's sophistry. Fine, I'll ask you a question now, and you'd better answer truthfully." Yukino's gaze turned even colder than before, just like when Su Qing first met her.

"ask."

Yukino took a deep breath and asked:

"I haven't experienced any of those things either. So what's the point of you telling me this?"

"Does it have any meaning?" Su Qing murmured.

"As a minister, you should know this."

"What do you mean?"

“Minister, you have to consider things more than the members. You founded the Ministry of Service; we are all just newcomers.”

Su Qing spoke quietly, and Yukino listened quietly.

"Not everyone who needs your help should accept your request. I think you can see that from this request, right?"

"When the rich give to the poor with a compassionate heart, it's called [charity]. That's very well said," Su Qing murmured, but her tone suddenly changed the next moment:

"But have you ever thought that no matter how rich a person is, once their charity exceeds their capacity to bear it?"

At that time, how will he be different from the poor?

When wealth is scattered, the rich become the poorest.

"..."

"I can't refute your point of view right now, but... I don't think it's right." Yukino was a little stunned. Were her thoughts and ideas ultimately too naive?

Even you don't approve...

“I never intended for you to think I was right, nor do I think I am right,” Su Qing shook her head and explained.

"Then you...?" Yukino was stunned. If that's the case, then why did you say that?

"The path to the right path always requires some mistakes and failures. I say this now because I don't have a better answer."

However, this does not mean that I believe it is correct.

I'm just keeping what I currently believe to be the correct answer, but in fact, I'm hoping there's a better one.

Beneath the snow, the answer...

Will you have the chance to tell me someday in the future?

Yukino's gaze was involuntarily drawn to the direction where Su Qing was.

From Yukino's perspective, the boy's profile was so sharply defined, even if it was just the tip of the iceberg, even if it was just a fleeting glimpse.

She could still sense the depth contained in those dark eyes.

Even the autumn rain at this moment only adds a bit of artistic conception and charm, completely becoming a background element.

……

Chapter 163 The Words the Girl Never Said That Day

"I..." Yukino was about to speak, but Su Qing gently interrupted her before she could finish her sentence.

In fact, Su Qing did not expect Yukino to give any answer at this time.

"We've arrived," Su Qing calmly said, closing her umbrella.

Due to the apartment's unique structure, the spot where they were standing was perfectly sheltered from the rain, making the umbrellas unnecessary decorations.

"..."

"I've arrived at your apartment building, I should go now."

Su Qing greeted them and was about to leave when Yukino called him back once again.

"and many more……"

"Is there anything else? Let me make this clear first, I have no intention of going up for tea," Su Qing said jokingly after thinking for a moment.

"...Then you're lucky. I wasn't planning on inviting you for tea anyway." Yukino glared at him, seemingly unimpressed by his joke. What she was truly concerned about was something much more serious.

"Why didn't you call the police... instead of letting Mochizuki Li go after she asked to take a break from school?"

Even though Mochizuki Ryu and Mochizuki Ri are indeed pitiful in some ways, and their experiences may evoke sympathy, no matter how tragic a person's past may be, it is not a reason for them to make mistakes or even break the law.

In this world, who has an easy life?

No one has the obligation or responsibility to bear the consequences for you.

Moreover... Su Qing was one of his subordinates.

Although the other party's account was very simple, Wang Yue Li was, after all, holding a murder weapon at the time.

People only have one head and two arms. Yukino couldn't bear to think about how heartbroken Yui would be if something happened to Su Qing...

Her relationship with Su Qing is so good... This is a fact that everyone in the Service Department knows and has seen.

"They are orphans."

"Even so..."

"Me too."

After Su Qing finished speaking, she didn't say anything more. She just looked at Yukino quietly, her eyes showing no emotion.

However, his calm and unwavering words were like a boulder thrown into a lake, stirring up ripples in Yukino's heart.

She froze, as if she had heard something unbelievable.

"you……?"

"It may not have been easy for them to get to where they are now. They have a long road ahead of them, and it will be much more difficult than the road they have traveled before."

Now, if I had a choice, I would choose to give them a chance.

An opportunity... that could allow them to save themselves.

Isn't it pretty good?

Su Qing smiled faintly, as if he really thought so.

Although Yukino was listening, her thoughts were still lingering on Su Qing's previous sentence.

Su Qing is... an orphan?

How could he be an orphan...?

Yui...do you know?

"Actually, that's not entirely accurate either." Su Qing thought for a moment and corrected herself:

"The law stipulates that only those under the age of eighteen can be called orphans. After the age of eighteen, an individual is considered an adult."

"So, although I don't know about Mochizuki and the others, the term 'orphan' is probably the most accurate for me."

Su Qing was still smiling, just as she always had.

Even if a normal person has already let go of the past, they won't deliberately put on a smile; at most, they'll just give a light, nonchalant laugh.

wrong.

Su Qing is usually...

Hasn't it always been like this?

He always has a nonchalant and easygoing demeanor.

At least, that's how Su Qing was always seen by her...

"It's getting late. If there's nothing else, I should head back," Su Qing said, taking out her phone and checking the time.

"I have no other questions. I'm sorry... I took up your time by asking you to drive me back."

"fine."

Yukino watched Su Qing turn around, opened her mouth, and actually wanted to say something.

She actually wanted to ask another question.

If one day in the future, will you come too...?

Do not……

What was I thinking just now?

He has no such obligation…

And how should I express myself when I say it?

Therefore, this will not work...

"Ok?"

Yukino was still lost in her own thoughts when Su Qing suddenly turned around.

"Hold out your hand," Su Qing suddenly said, a hint of tenderness in her eyes.

Faced with Su Qing's sudden request, Yukino looked bewildered but still complied.