In this crossover anime, I've been bound to two systems.

The reason why the two of them got involved with Suzumiya Chisato was because of that dream. In the dream, they married him, had children, and spent the rest of their lives together, living a happy and fulfilling life.

Although Chisato Suzumiya has many missing memories of this dream, she still remembers some fragments.

Perhaps the relationship between the three of them in his dream could evoke memories in him, and if everything goes smoothly, it might even bring them closer together.

Whether this approach is effective remains to be seen, but under Kasumigaoka Utaha's repeated persuasion, Sawamura Eriri reluctantly cooperated with her. Since they met, the two have been intentionally displaying a bickering and seemingly quarrelsome manner.

They had no idea what the specific effects of this would be, but so far, their other goal in meeting him today seemed to be going quite smoothly.

"Auntie, please don't worry, we'll go straight to our room after dinner and won't wander around... Yes... Yes... We'll lock the door and be careful."

After Kasumigaoka Utaha finished speaking, she returned the phone to Sawamura Eriri.

Eriri whispered something to her mother on the other end of the phone before hanging up.

"solved?"

"kindness."

Eriri sighed.

"I don't understand why Mom trusts you so much and insists on letting you answer the phone. Luckily, I expected this."

"Anyway, it must be something you did when you were a kid that left a bad impression on your aunt. Also, there's the issue of your grades. If you can consistently get the top score in your grade and show them your self-control and hard work, she should be a little more lenient with you, just like my mom was with me."

"Okay, let's stop talking about this."

Eriri's grades in other subjects were passable, but English was her eternal sore spot. Even though her father was British, her mother had teased and mocked her about it countless times at home.

Kasumigaoka Utaha smiled and didn't say anything more. She bent forward and tidied her hair in front of the large mirror above the sink.

Is what we're doing really useful?

Eriri was referring to the plan that the two of them had discussed beforehand.

"Whether it works or not will only be known after a while. Trying to do it will always open up more possibilities, which is better than doing nothing."

"That's true, but I think it would be better if we were more sincere with Qianli. Just like in the dream, we should get to know him slowly and develop our relationship step by step."

"That's a good idea. If something unexpected happens in the future that causes him to leave you for another woman, I hope you can still maintain that carefree attitude."

"You mean... the girl I escorted back from afar that day?"

Eriri recalled,

"But they did nothing."

"On the surface, I didn't do anything. Don't forget that we haven't been able to contact him for a long time today. I didn't want him to think that I was a fussy woman who would nitpick and investigate everything, so I didn't ask him any questions at the time. But that doesn't mean that what he said is true."

The two individuals have different life experiences in their individual dreams.

Kasumigaoka Utaha, due to her own artsy tendencies, raises her daughter alone. The hardships faced by single mothers are numerous, and it's not surprising that such instilled memories would make her way of thinking more negative and cautious.

In contrast, Eriri Sawamura, who was loved and protected by Chisato Suzumiya throughout her life until her death, would have a gentler and more affectionate impression of him, and her personality would be warmer. It is understandable that she would not have so many complicated doubts.

"No way...you mean what Qianli told us back then was a lie?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha shrugged.

"Who knows? There's no use in just guessing here. But what worries me most right now is his relationship with that girl. Everything else is secondary. We need to go back and not keep Qianli waiting too long."

"kindness."

The two walked out of the women's restroom together.

Taking a few steps and turning the corner, you can see Suzumiya Chisato sitting in her seat in the distance.

At that moment, Eriri Sawamura suddenly moved slightly closer to Utaha Kasumigaoka.

"Just like we agreed before, we are in an alliance against a common enemy, there's no doubt about that, I can trust you, right?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha tilted her head to look at Sawamura Eriri, who seemed to have instantly transformed, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"You're so smart, how could I possibly fool you?"

"It's okay if you lie to me."

Eriri Sawamura responded with a similar smile.

"Even if you manage to sneak away and succeed, I won't let it go. First, I'll cause a scene at your wedding, making you lose face and dignity. Then, I'll haunt you like a ghost for the rest of your lives. I'll seduce your husband, get pregnant with his child, and destroy your family. If you really want that to happen, then you're welcome to try."

Kasumigaoka Utaha sighed.

"That's quite a vicious threat. I'll say the same thing to you."

"As long as you don't start running without permission, I won't do something so tasteless."

"I hope so."

"Remember to cooperate with me later."

"What do you want to do?"

"You'll know then."

"Even if it's a test, don't be too pushy. It's not good to put pressure on Qianli. He's not a rich young master from a wealthy family in reality."

"Do you think I'm a child? You don't need to teach me."

After exchanging this information without changing their expressions, the two of them reverted to their dislike for each other, distanced themselves from each other, and returned to their seats at the table.

Suzumiya Chisato wasn't too puzzled by the two of them returning at the same time; it's perfectly normal for girls to go to the restroom together.

"Qianli, may I ask you a question?"

Huh? Is it going to be this direct right from the start? Isn't that a bit too blunt?

Eriri Sawamura glanced at Utaha Kasumigaoka, but received no response in return. She simply smiled lightly and gazed intently at Chisato Suzumiya's face.

"Sure, what would you like to ask?"

Suzumiya Senri forked a piece of beef and put it in her mouth.

"So, when are you going to marry me?"

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Chapter 171 What Kasumigaoka Utaha Learned

"Ugh! Cough cough cough—cough!"

What nonsense are you spouting, you wretched woman! Saying you don't need me to teach you, and then saying something like that at a time like this—where did you come from, you horny, resentful woman?! What if you scare them away a thousand miles away?!

Eriri Sawamura was so shocked that she even had an embarrassing dry cough, but she didn't care. After wiping her mouth, she stared intently at Utaha Kasumigaoka.

When Suzumiya Chisato heard the question, he was momentarily stunned. He even forgot to chew the delicious beef in his mouth. He stared at Kasumigaoka Utaha, who was smiling beautifully, trying to find some emotion in her expression.

The moment Kasumigaoka met his gaze, her fair face flushed slightly, and her pupils inexplicably became moist.

Even so, she remained calm and composed, without trying to add anything to what she had just said or jokingly add a "just kidding" to gloss over the awkward situation.

She was serious; she wanted to know Suzumiya Chisato's positive answer to this question.

That was quite bold and unexpected, directly asking such a question and putting everything on the table.

After obtaining this information, Chisato Suzumiya swallowed the food in her mouth and answered very honestly.

"I have no answer."

Kasumigaoka Utaha wasn't angry and continued to ask questions.

"Is it that you haven't thought it through, or that you don't want to say something that would put me in a difficult position?"

"the latter."

Suzumiya Chisato did not hesitate.

"That's alright. I've already prepared myself mentally for this kind of question. Don't worry about my feelings. Besides, I'm not that sensitive. I won't be hurt by your answer."

"Now that you say so."

Suzumiya Senri slowly turned her head, casting her gaze toward Sawamura Eriri.

With her attention highly focused, she quickly put down her knife and fork, and turned towards him.

"me too."

Although I don't know why the situation suddenly became so serious, I had promised that person before, so I have no choice but to cooperate with her.

"understood."

Suzumiya Chisato nodded, took a tissue to wipe her mouth, and calmly began to speak under the expectant gazes of the two.

"From a male perspective, Utaha and Eriri, you are both outstanding, beautiful and charming girls. To be honest, ever since I had that wonderful dream that felt like it was blessed by fate, your images often pop into my mind. I want to be with you, and I hope that we can have a happy beginning in a way similar to the life in the dream, and a happy ending until we grow old together."

After hearing what he said, Eriri slowly opened her eyes wide, her ears turned red and her heart began to beat faster.

Could she interpret this as him formally confessing his feelings to them?

Kasumigaoka Utaha, however, keenly realized the ambiguous meaning in his words; he clearly hadn't finished speaking.

"But actually, before I had that strange dream, I had already fallen for other girls."

Suzumiya Chisato bluntly stated the reality of the situation. Since they already knew anyway, it was better to just say it outright than to hide it. There was no need to conceal it at all, and this self-disclosure could, to some extent, serve as an answer to her previous question.

"Knew it."

Kasumigaoka wasn't too surprised.

"So, the reason you couldn't answer my question before was also due to this practical reason, right?"

Suzumiya Senri nodded.

Kasumigaoka smiled with relief, resting her chin on her palm as she quietly watched him, still in control of the situation.

"Even so, you still accepted my and Eriri's invitation to meet us. Does that girl know about this?"

Eriri sensed that something was amiss; she understood the implication in Kasumigaoka's words.

"Hey, what did you suddenly say...?"

Suzumiya Chisato raised her hand, indicating that Eriri didn't need to speak up for him.

“It’s okay, it’s true. She doesn’t know. If she knew that I was having dinner with the two of you in a restaurant like this tonight, she would probably be angry and ignore me for days.”

"It's just been a few days since I ignored you, tsk... then there's no room for maneuver in this matter."