Fang Wuwei did not tell the Ikenouchi couple about the Special Point; he merely inquired how much magic power was needed to open a passage for people to pass through.
Thanks to the mature magic system in the inner world, the total amount of magic power is always given a specific numerical value, listed in figures.
The amount of magic power required, as told by the Ikenouchi couple, was an astronomical figure, so vast that even if Fang Wuwei didn't understand the exact quantity, by using magic crystals as a reference, he could deduce that opening this door was absolutely impossible at the present.
This forced Fang Wuwei, who had already put the matter on his agenda, to give up for now.
It's only just after Christmas, and he hasn't been in this world for even a year yet... there's still time.
As for that Ye Tian... it's best if he doesn't come looking for me before I go looking for him, otherwise, I won't just be looking at him so simply.
Since that's the case, let this matter pass for now... temporarily.
...............
After Christmas came New Year, and even more so, the New Year that every Neon person had long awaited.
New Year, what a wonderful time... whether it's the holidays, the New Year's money, or family reunions, each one is so intoxicating and captivating~~
Yuta's Home was rarely reunited; his father, who had been doing business abroad, returned, bringing back a large pile of local specialties and New Year's money for his three siblings.
How good! How refreshing! How comfortable!
Although half of it was gone the moment he got it... it went towards Fang Wuwei's boat ticket.
Even though he didn't ask for it, it didn't mean he couldn't give it.
It's quite cold outside these days, so the Togashi family brought out the kotatsu and placed it in the living room, filling it with oranges and hot tea. Yuta was currently curled up inside, watching TV, drinking hot tea, and eating some sweet oranges, feeling incredibly comfortable.
Everything is good... it would be even better if this guy wasn't here.
Yuta glanced sideways at Fang Wuwei, who was sitting on the other side, his face full of helplessness.
How can this guy be so shameless?
At this moment, Fang Wuwei was sitting inside the kotatsu, tilting his head to watch TV, his tea always hot.
Cat Chimera and the little sister Yumeha were both in Fang Wuwei's arms, the two little ones sleeping soundly with their eyes closed.
He had been at Yuta's Home these past two days, not going back at all. Don't ask; if you ask, it's because Togashi's parents agreed.
Fang Wuwei's parents in this life, also Fang Wuwei's parents, had a very good relationship with the Togashi family when they were alive. When he was little, Fang Wuwei often came to their house to play and was much more mature than Yuta, who was the same age at the time. The old couple had always liked him very much.
Later, when something happened to their family and they moved away, the old couple kept talking about him. Now, with this miraculous reunion, they naturally wouldn't hold back their affection, treating the present Fang Wuwei as a second son, very close to him.
It was the same for New Year. Last night, during the New Year's Eve, the old couple knew that Fang Wuwei's Home was empty and that he would probably be very sad if he went back, so they kept Fang Wuwei there.
What reason did Fang Wuwei have to refuse?
It's already midday, and the Ikenouchi couple haven't gotten up yet... sleeping in on holidays seems to be a global constant.
However, everyone else except them is already up.
"Good morning—— *Huu ahh*~~ So cold~~"
Kuzuha, dressed in her pajamas, had just finished washing up and emerged from the bathroom, letting out a yawn and shivering before joining the two in the kotatsu.
She sat down right next to Fang Wuwei, even snuggling closer into his arms.
Yuta's fists were almost clenching to the point of bursting. Although he was facing the TV, in the best viewing spot, his side was empty... Looking over, on Fang Wuwei's side, both of his younger sisters were beside him, and the cat had also been taken by him...
So, I'm the outsider in this family, right?
Yuta looked up at the ceiling, and a sudden wave of sadness welled up from the bottom of his heart.
But... on the ceiling, lived the person he longed for, his dearest love.
As Rikka's cute smile echoed in his mind, Yuta couldn't help but show a slight smile.
For New Year... I should ask Rikka to go to the shrine together, it'll help us get closer.
Clearly, Rikka was thinking the same thing.
"Yuta... Yuta...!"
A somewhat muffled voice sounded from the side, seemingly far away, yet also seemingly close at hand.
Am I hearing things...? How can I hear Rikka's voice?
Yuta, thinking he had misheard, turned to look out the window and saw a familiar rope dangling from above, with two small feet hanging outside, swinging and flapping.
It scared Yuta, and he quickly crawled out of the kotatsu.
Opening the balcony window, a cold gust of wind immediately swept into Yuta's clothes, the chill rushing straight to his head, and the previously faint calling suddenly became clear.
Shivering, and ignoring the cold, Yuta immediately rushed forward to hug Rikka's calves, slowly lowering Rikka from the floor above.
At this moment, Rikka was wearing a black and purple winter outfit, wrapped up tightly, with a pair of high-top boots on her feet, looking quite stylish and very much in Rikka's style.
However, she was currently trembling in Yuta's arms, with two tears flowing from the corners of her eyes.
"Ugh... Yuta..."
"Rikka! Why did you..."
Yuta brought Rikka back inside, quickly stuffing her into the kotatsu. Kuzuha also enthusiastically put down her half-peeled orange and offered Rikka a cup of hot tea.
"According to the theorem of magic physics, what is gained is lost. I greatly enhanced my cold defense, but lost agility..."
In other words, she was wearing too many layers and found it difficult to move while hanging on the rope.
Yuta understood.
"It's the middle of winter, and early in the morning too, why did you have to rush out like this?"
Yuta took off Rikka's gloves and held her small hands in his, feeling their coldness. It was so cold outside that it made him feel a little heartache.
Ever since the two held hands on the ship during Christmas, occasionally holding hands was no longer a rare occurrence.
It's just that this young couple was still a bit shy.
Rikka pulled her hand away from Yuta, her small face flushed as she turned her head, her heart filled with sweetness.
"Hmm... Ah! I'm going to disrupt the sacrifices of those evil gods, but I'm worried I can't defeat the evil gods alone, so I need you, Yuta, to come with me!"
Translation: I'm going to visit the shrine! I'm going for Hatsumode! You come with me!
Yuta understood.
"...Then I'll go change my clothes first, it's too cold outside."
Yuta, who was still wondering when he would gather the courage to ask Rikka out, was overjoyed and incredibly happy at Rikka's proactive request. The way it manifested was that his mouth corners were harder to suppress than an AK at this moment.
To prevent Rikka from seeing his current half-smile, Yuta quickly turned his head, using the excuse of changing clothes to leave the living room and try to control his smile.
Rikka took the hot tea Kuzuha handed her, cupped it with both hands, and took a small sip. The warm current from the scalding hot tea traveled from her lower abdomen to all parts of her body, making her comfortable enough to narrow her eyes.
Kuzuha looked at Rikka like this and somewhat understood why her brother liked her.
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"...Red Eyes, I've wanted to ask for a long time, why do I often see your presence in Yuta's residence?"
Watching Yuta leave, Rikka looked at Fang Wuwei, who was sitting opposite her, and Kuzuha, who was sitting close beside him, and asked a soul-searching question.
"...That's not important."
Fang Wuwei avoided the topic, turning to pick up the half-peeled orange on the table, peeling it in a few quick motions, and feeding small segments into Kuzuha's mouth, one by one.
Kuzuha opened her mouth to accept the feeding, showing no particular reaction, obediently eating it.
Rikka looked at the two in front of her, lost in thought...
"Are you two going later?"
"Yes."