Hearing her agree, Ho Fei-yu crouched down. Her two snow-white delicate feet once again came into view. Unlike viewing them from afar earlier, now he could fondle—no, help her put on her shoes. He looked at the girl's long, slender toes, the deep arch of her foot, and the crystal-clear, soft instep. It was like a flawless jade carving. He wanted both to play with and taste them. He suppressed the internal stirring and took the girl's delicate foot into his hand.
Soft! Fair!
Ho Fei-yu gently guided it into the sneaker. He was so careful, treating it like a rare treasure. Finally, through his efforts (and self-control), both of the girl's tender feet were successfully shod.
When he stood up again and looked at the girl, the blush on her face hadn't faded. She was slightly biting her red lip, and her purple eyes held a watery sheen. Coupled with the beauty mark below her left eye and the white ribbon tied like a petal in her hair, she looked like a jasmine flower emerging from the water, delicate and irresistible.
"Fei... Fei-yu-kun, do you want to... wash your hands?" Hanasaku Tenkawa asked shyly.
"No need, Hanasaku-chan's feet aren't dirty."
"And, they smell very sweet~"
Normally, Ho Fei-yu wouldn't speak such a forward remark, especially after only meeting twice; maintaining a good first impression was crucial. But this was the R-18 anime world, where heroines didn't follow conventional logic. Different heroines required different approaches. Hanasaku Tenkawa had already allowed him to help her put on her shoes, indicating he had gained some favor in her heart. Saying something like this was likely to pull them closer.
The girl was indeed too shy to speak, her small head lowered tightly, and the hem of her skirt was wrinkled from her hands clutching it.
"Let's go to the zoo now." Ho Fei-yu didn't continue teasing the girl. Instead, he turned and led the way out.
Hanasaku Tenkawa quickly closed the door, then scurried behind the boy. She didn't speak, just quietly followed him, looking at his not-so-tall figure, but feeling an inexplicable sense of ease in her heart.
On the way to the train station, the two didn't communicate much. Although both felt some mutual attraction, this was only their second meeting. They didn't know each other well enough to have many common topics, so there wasn't much to talk about naturally.
Saitama City, while not as bustling as Tokyo, was still a pleasant place. Its natural environment was excellent, surrounded by mountains. It was said that natural hot springs had been developed there, drawing many visitors. Notably, Chimonobambusa marmorea and Pleioblastus chino flourished in Saitama City, so Japan specifically introduced pandas from the Dragon Kingdom (China). Saitama City happened to be suitable for pandas to live, so they utilized the local setting to build a panda-themed zoo.
Today, Ho Fei-yu and Hanasaku Tenkawa were going to that panda-themed zoo. He also wanted to see his fellow countryman from the Dragon Kingdom. Although he wasn't from this world, he still felt a sense of kinship. Besides, he had never seen a panda in his previous life, so he wanted to check it out.
The journey was silent. After about 10 minutes of walking, the two arrived at the train station. They bought two tickets, waited for a while, and when the train arrived, they lined up to board.
Since it was summer vacation, aside from the poor office workers, women and children were quite free. And the pandas from the Dragon Kingdom were very popular among women and children. Coincidentally, the terminus of this train was the panda-themed zoo, so it was quite crowded.
When Ho Fei-yu and Hanasaku Tenkawa boarded the train, there happened to be only one vacant seat nearby. Most of the seats were filled with children and their parents.
Ho Fei-yu shielded Hanasaku Tenkawa as they slowly moved towards the seat. There were middle-aged women on both sides of the seat. Ho Fei-yu shook his head, gesturing for Hanasaku Tenkawa to sit down, but she stood still, her beautiful purple eyes fixed on him, seemingly wanting him to take the seat.
But Ho Fei-yu was not someone who didn't cherish and pity a beautiful woman. He gently held the girl's clothing near her waist and guided her down, making her sit directly on the seat. He then stood in front of the girl, seemingly to shield her.
'Fei-yu-kun is so overbearing, but... but I really like him this way.' Hanasaku Tenkawa sat down, looking at Ho Fei-yu blocking her view. Her little heart hammered against her ribs. Her two small hands rubbed together on her full, fair thighs, and the rosy blush on her face, like a colorful sunset, made the girl's beautiful face even more captivating. Remembering Ho Fei-yu's series of actions, she couldn't help but fantasize internally.
Ho Fei-yu wasn't thinking as much. His actions were purely unconscious, perhaps stemming from his upbringing in his previous life and the social culture. He was now turning his head, looking around the train. After all, this was the indecent anime world, and trains were often the setting for lecherous acts and assault incidents, so he had to be vigilant at all times.
Ho Fei-yu scanned the train. Including himself, there were only a handful of men. The actions and expressions of everyone else were clearly visible. After observing for a while, he didn't notice anything suspicious and could only conclude he was being overly cautious. Still, he couldn't help it; better safe than sorry. He also needed to figure out if he could exchange any items from the System to protect the people he cared about, as he couldn't be by their side every minute of every day in the future.
After about ten minutes of travel, the train reached the first station. A small number of people got off, and a dozen more boarded, ranging from old to young. One woman in particular made a deep impression on Ho Fei-yu because she exuded an intense mature feminine aura. Even with an Aunt Mitsuko at home, he couldn't help but take a second look.
She had long golden hair, casually draped down her waist. She wore a fiery red coat that extended down to cover half of her thighs, with a white blouse underneath. The large mounds on her chest were tumultuous, and the faintly visible white cleavage was breathtaking. Though not as large as Hanasaku Tenkawa's, they were still substantial.
Looking at her lower body, her voluptuous thighs were encased in black stockings. She wore a pair of striking black high heels on her small, exquisite feet. Each step she took made a tap-tap sound on the metal carriage floor, striking deep into Ho Fei-yu's soul.
Her beautiful face was adorned with a pair of enchanting phoenix eyes and deep blue irises, giving her a sharp and distant aura. She was a fully realized Onee-san-type beauty.
Ho Fei-yu's extra glances were out of respect for her beauty, but he had no intention of doing anything, as Hanasaku Tenkawa's looks next to him were equally stunning. The other woman merely possessed a few more ounces of mature, alluring charm, while Hanasaku Tenkawa had a unique innocence and youthful sweetness.