Gensokyo, I am a slime, everyone loves me

Looking at the two paragraphs on the note, she licked the lingering sweetness from her mouth. Hong Meiling's fingers holding the note relaxed slightly, as if a heavy burden had been lifted, and her mood became cheerful again.

He didn't lie to her.

Hong Meiling turned her head and looked at Sakuya Izayoi expectantly:

"Sakuya, do you know where the Yakumo Residence is?"

"Don't think about it. As far as I know, Young Master Bai doesn't live at the Yakumo Residence right now. Besides, it's not appropriate for you to go looking for him right after you just separated."

Sakuya Izayoi rolled her eyes at her and said helplessly.

In just ten minutes, she had witnessed Hong Meiling's expression change from gloomy to clear, then to joy, and now back again. It was like being on a roller coaster; only the word 'absurd' could describe it.

...

Meanwhile, Bai Luo left the Scarlet Devil Mansion and arrived at the Human Village.

Just as he stepped in, he happened to meet Fujiwara no Mokou again.

Bai Luo subtly glanced at Fujiwara no Mokou, wondering if this was a coincidence. But seeing the unconcealed joy on her face, he dismissed that idea.

"What a coincidence."

"Yeah, what a coincidence..."

Bai Luo smiled awkwardly, "Is something wrong? Did you want to invite me for a meal?"

"Sure!"

Fujiwara no Mokou was delighted and answered subconsciously. After the words left her mouth, she remembered that Keine had already cooked at home, and her expression stiffened. She tentatively said:

"Do you want to eat at my place? Keine is a great cook."

"Go to your place?"

Bai Luo was slightly taken aback, and his strange gaze made Fujiwara no Mokou involuntarily shrink her neck. Nevertheless, he finally nodded: "Okay, now?"

Seeing the other party nod in agreement, Fujiwara no Mokou secretly breathed a sigh of relief. After saying "Mm," she led the way.

The two walked one after the other, and soon arrived at the Terakoya. This was not only the school founded by Kamishirasawa Keine, but also where Kamishirasawa Keine lived.

Stepping into the living area, seeing that Fujiwara no Mokou had changed her shoes, Bai Luo asked: "Do I need to change my shoes too?"

"No, no, this is just my habit. Don't be afraid of getting it dirty; if it gets dirty, I'll just mop it once tonight."

Fujiwara no Mokou waved her hands repeatedly. Bai Luo said "Oh" and followed her inside.

The floor was very clean, spotless, and the surrounding furniture was arranged in an orderly manner, which was clearly not something Fujiwara no Mokou would do.

Just as they entered the living room, the faint smell of food wafted through the air. As if hearing footsteps, a gentle and soft voice came from the kitchen—

"You're back so early today? The food is just ready. Meihong, go back to your room and wait. I'll call you out when it's done."

Hearing this, Fujiwara no Mokou's expression stiffened. She first took Bai Luo back to her room.

"I'm going to help Keine for a bit. I'll come call you later."

After saying that, she hurried towards the kitchen.

"Keine!"

Kamishirasawa Keine saw her suddenly run over, looking nervous, and couldn't help but feel strange:

"What's wrong?"

"Uh... I..."

Fujiwara no Mokou hesitated to speak. Seeing Keine's bewildered expression, she finally mustered up her courage and said, lowering her head: "Cook an extra portion today, we have a guest coming."

Kamishirasawa Keine was startled, then her face lit up with joy: "Is it that friend of yours? Where is he? Let me see him."

As she spoke, she was about to get up and look for him. Fujiwara no Mokou quickly stopped her: "He's not here yet! You cook first!"

But just as the words fell, a sea-blue head poked in:

"Do you need my help cooking?"

Hearing this familiar clear voice, Fujiwara no Mokou instantly froze, wanting to cry but unable to. Kamishirasawa Keine also looked towards the door, following the sound.

Outside the door, a tender little face came into view, golden eyes blinking, currently looking around the room with curiosity.

..

Half an hour later, the dining table was filled with four steaming hot dishes and one soup. Kamishirasawa Keine sat directly opposite Bai Luo, smiling and saying:

"I've heard Meihong talk about you, Bai Luo, for a long time. She's always mentioning you. I didn't expect her to invite you to our home today."

"Has Meihong never brought other friends back before?"

Bai Luo picked up a piece of Moyu tofu and put it in his mouth, asking with confusion.

Kamishirasawa Keine shook her head, "Meihong has very few friends, and she's a bit unsociable. Since I've known her, you're the only person she's brought home."

"Is that so?"

Bai Luo nodded, eating as if understanding something but not quite.

Meanwhile, Fujiwara no Mokou on the other side lowered her head, scooping small mouthfuls of rice. Her heart was so flustered she almost poked through the bowl.

Kamishirasawa Keine continued with a smile:

"Because of this, I've worried for a long time. Only after seeing Meihong make a friend did I feel relieved. So, can I consider this my request? I hope you can always be friends with Meihong."

"Of course you can."

Bai Luo nodded, glanced at Meihong who was still eating with her head down, then turned back to Kamishirasawa Keine, showing a shallow smile: "However, I don't think Meihong is unsociable. The villagers respect her so much; she must have helped them a lot usually, right?"

Although his words were a question, his tone was full of certainty.

Kamishirasawa Keine was startled upon hearing this, then her smile deepened, and she nodded in agreement: "Meihong is indeed very kind. When the villagers are in trouble, she is always the first to lend a hand. She just doesn't interact with people much usually."

As if receiving some answer, Bai Luo turned his gaze to Fujiwara no Mokou and smiled brightly: "So, I think as long as Meihong is willing, it's not hard to find friends. Anyway, I really like Meihong."

His voice was soft, making Meihong pause. Her heart pounded rapidly, and she couldn't help but look up, just meeting those clear, flawless big eyes filled with a warm smile.

Chapter 33: You Live in the Sunflower Field?

It was late at night, and Bai Luo suggested leaving. Fujiwara no Mokou, at Keine's signal, gritted her teeth and followed him out, offering to walk him home.

Although Bai Luo was surprised, he still nodded and accepted her kindness.

The two walked one after the other on the road.

Fujiwara no Mokou occasionally stole glances at Bai Luo beside her, pursing her lips, wondering what she was thinking. Meanwhile, Bai Luo walked forward as if oblivious, humming a little tune as he went, in a rather pleasant mood.

"Uh... Bai Luo..." Fujiwara no Mokou finally couldn't help but break the silence.

"Hmm?" Bai Luo turned to look at her, "What's up?"

"...."

Being watched by those clear, pure golden eyes, the words Fujiwara no Mokou originally wanted to say were stuck in her throat and finally swallowed back. "Nothing."

A strange look appeared in Bai Luo's eyes, but he didn't dwell on it. He turned back and continued humming his tune.

As soon as he turned back, Fujiwara no Mokou blurted out: "Were you serious about what you just said?"

"About what?"

Bai Luo had already guessed what Fujiwara no Mokou was referring to, but he still asked, pretending to be confused.

"It's... it's about you saying you like..."

"Like you?"

Bai Luo asked first, his expression unchanged, showing no sign of shyness.

Fujiwara no Mokou softly hummed in agreement.

Bai Luo cupped his chin, as if contemplating something. Then he took two steps forward, turned back, and smiled broadly:

"Of course! Meihong, you're my good friend."

As he said this, the thin moonlight happened to shine through the clouds and enveloped him. His already fair and tender little face was bathed in a faint layer of light.

Those golden eyes were smiling, the pupils clear and clean, and the corners of his mouth curved up slightly, showing a bit of innocence.

"I'm telling the truth. I've always thought Meihong, you are very cute."

After saying this, Bai Luo didn't give her a chance to react. He walked a distance with light steps, then turned around and urged:

"Stop spacing out! If you don't hurry up, it'll be dawn."

"Oh, okay."

Fujiwara no Mokou snapped back to reality and quickly hurried to catch up.

Even in April, the night wind still carried a hint of coolness. For a Slime, the temperature was just right.

Bai Luo walked along leisurely. What he just said about Meihong being cute was serious.

When a person who is usually extremely irritable is only submissive, gentle, and considerate towards you, who wouldn't like that?

At least in all this time together, Meihong had never been irritable towards him.

"Great Sage, I remember Meihong and that fake Princess don't have a very good relationship, right?"

[Yes and no. Although they are in a hostile relationship, they are also in a friendship.]

The Great Sage analyzed the situation.

"Then, if I fight that fake Princess, who will she most likely help?"

[You]

The Great Sage gave the answer without hesitation.

[Fujiwara no Mokou goes to Eientei every so often with the purpose of fighting Kaguya Houraisan.]

Hearing this, the smile on Bai Luo's face deepened. When the time came to gang up on Kaguya, they could add another person.

Fighting to the death?

Pondering the Great Sage's words, Bai Luo seized on the keyword. The words "giblet soup" popped into his head, and he suddenly shivered.

The seventh sense he gained by analyzing the ender egg told him not to try to recall or ask about the meaning of this word.

Bai Luo thought about this and that all the way, while the expression on Fujiwara no Mokou, who was following behind him, became increasingly strange.

She realized that they were currently heading towards the Sunflower Field, getting closer and closer to it.

"You don't live in the Sunflower Field, do you..." she asked tentatively.

"No." Bai Luo shook his head. Fujiwara no Mokou also breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

However, when they arrived at what Bai Luo called the Happy Hut, she was stunned. It wasn't far from the Sunflower Field; she could see large patches of sunflowers just by looking up.

This wasn't much different from living in the Sunflower Field.

"Bai Luo, what's your relationship with Kazami Yuuka?" Fujiwara no Mokou asked tentatively.

Although she asked this, she had already vaguely figured out the answer in her heart. As expected—

"A-San?"

Bai Luo tilted his head and suddenly smiled: "Ah, her? She's my first subordinate!"

When he said this, he was triumphant, raising his head as if showing off.

Fujiwara no Mokou choked, her facial muscles twitching uncontrollably. Of course, she didn't believe the talk about a subordinate.

But being able to build a house next to the Sunflower Field and also speak so boldly about the Flower Tyrant being his subordinate, just from these two points, it was clear that their relationship was definitely not ordinary.

Thinking of this, Fujiwara no Mokou's gaze became subtle.

Bai Luo had given her too many shocks.

She originally thought he was just a leisurely little Youkai, but she didn't expect him to be the Little Master of the Yakumo Residence. Now, on top of that, he had an extraordinary relationship with Kazami Yuuka.

Kazami Yuuka's attitude towards Yakumo Yukari was not good. One could even say they would definitely exchange Magic Cannons upon meeting, perhaps due to conflicting personalities or other reasons.

Therefore, Kazami Yuuka could not have been introduced to Bai Luo by Yakumo Yukari.

"Thanks for walking me back. It's late, you should head back quickly."