Ever since he met her, Fang Zheng had never figured out what she was thinking.

This taciturn girl always stood silently by the side without saying anything, but when it was time to speak, she could make decisions quickly. Especially when she was the class monitor, there were always people who were not convinced by Setsuna at the beginning, but after being "hit" by Setsuna several times, they all obeyed obediently.

To be honest, if Fang Zheng were to describe it, Shanshan would be more like a sniper, who usually lurks in silence, never saying a word, and kills the enemy with a single fatal strike when necessary.

So Fang Zheng followed Shanshan across the overpass, across the street, across the store, across the park, across the entertainment street, and then arrived at...

"Um?"

Looking at the words "LOVE HOTEL" in front of him, Fang Zheng was completely stunned.

"Setsuna, you're going the wrong way."

"No."

Even standing at the door of the hotel, Setsuna still looked calm.

"You're not going in?"

"Wait, come with me first..."

As he spoke, Fang Zheng grabbed Shanna's arm and pulled her directly from the door to the opposite side of the hotel.

"Don't you have anything you want to tell me?"

"Of course."

This time, facing Fang Zheng's gaze, Shanshan finally blushed slightly.

"I like you."

"Uh-huh?"

To be honest, Fang Zheng was somewhat surprised by this answer. But it was unexpected but reasonable. After all, he was so handsome and charming, so women would definitely like him. But it was beyond Fang Zheng's expectation that the other party was Setsuna. After all, Setsuna had behaved normally when he had been in contact with him before, unlike Setsuna, Touma, or Sekai, who had some behavior.

Therefore, Fang Zheng had always believed that Setsuna only treated him as an ordinary friend...

Now it seems that there is no such thing as ordinary friends between men and women...

"Surprised?"

Shanda stared at Fang Zheng, his dark eyes looking at him without blinking.

“To be honest, I was very surprised.”

Fang Zheng shrugged.

“If it was Sekai or Setsuna who said this to me, I could still understand it. But you… you didn’t seem to show this kind of… tendency before, right?”

"That's because the world likes you."

Setsuna's expression didn't change much, but she spoke as directly as always.

"Because the world likes you, that's why I quit."

"And now?"

“Things have changed.”

As he spoke, Shanda turned his head and looked at the small tree not far away.

"…I don't quite understand, but I think we should make this clear."

Seeing that Setsuna was looking at the hotel across the street, Fang Zheng wiped his sweat in a hurry, then grabbed Setsuna's hand and led her away from the busy street. Just kidding, although I don't know what Setsuna is thinking, I can't go in in broad daylight. You know, although Setsuna is now a sophomore in high school, her appearance looks no different from that of a junior high school student. I am still a producer now, if this is filmed by someone, it will be a big problem.

The producer of 765 took a junior high school girl to LOVE HOTEL?

If the media knew this news, wouldn't they be so excited?

In comparison, coffee shops are safer.

"Okay, now we can talk it out clearly."

Sitting back in the coffee shop where melodious classical music was playing, Fang Zheng finally relaxed a lot. He stared at Setsuna across from him, waiting for her answer.

"You said before that you quit because the world liked me?"

"That's right."

Setsuna nodded again.

"The world and I are best friends, and if she likes you, I would naturally withdraw. But now... things are different."

"You heard what Touma said."

Hearing this, Fang Zheng immediately understood what Shanshan meant.

"Yes, according to Touma, you already have many girlfriends, Kasugano, so it shouldn't be a problem to have one more."

"That's true..."

I have to admit that Shanshan's logic is still very strict, and it almost confused Fang Zheng.

But in the end Fang Zheng was not fooled.

“But I’m not one to turn away everyone.”

"Isn't it?"

"certainly."

Fang Zheng's words were very righteous this time.

"At least you have to like each other. Free love is the basis."

"So, you don't like me?"

"this……"

Upon hearing this question, Fang Zheng was stuck again.

Does Fang Zheng like Setsuna? Of course he does.

But his feelings towards Setsuna were more of friendship. After all, they had similar personalities and got along well. But... as the old saying goes, there is no such thing as pure friendship between men and women.

Honestly speaking, Fang Zheng didn't care much about Setsuna before, because at that time he had to complete the love mission and was afraid that others would have a favorable impression of him above 80. However, Setsuna never confessed to him, and there were also the troubles with Sekai and Setsuna at the time, so Fang Zheng didn't pay too much attention to this petite girl.

"Although I like you, I don't think my love for you has reached the level of love."

"Really?"

Hearing Fang Zheng's answer, Setsuna nodded.

"So, am I rejected?"

“…”

"After all, it was too sudden. It's unlikely that I would accept it now."

"That's true. I understand."

Hearing this, Setsuna nodded and then stood up.

"Then I'll come see you later."

After saying this, Setsuna turned around and left the cafe.

“…”

Looking at the back of Shan Na going away, Fang Zheng shook his head helplessly. To be honest, he still didn't understand why Shan Na chose this time to come to him. This girl's head was always full of mysteries - to be honest, this made Fang Zheng very interested. He really wanted to see what Shan Na was thinking.

But unfortunately, now is not the time.

After glancing at his watch, Fang Zheng stood up and left the café.

He still has a lot of work to do.

When Fang Zheng returned home after a busy day, it was almost ten o'clock.

"We are back."

Fang Zheng and Qiong walked into the house and said casually, "Generally speaking, at this time, Chtholly, Nevlen, Xiao Hei, or Illya should come out to greet them, but this time.

"Welcome back."

Setsuna walked out from the living room and greeted the two of them calmly.

The moment they saw what was before them, Fang Zheng and Qiong were stunned.

"Do you want to eat? Or take a shower?"

Setsuna didn't care at all. She even took out her slippers and put them at the door, then asked a question.

"This...brother?"

Qiong was completely confused. She had no idea how to react to the scene in front of her, so she had to grab Fang Zheng and look at him for help. Fang Zheng was not much better at this moment. He looked at the calm expression in front of him, and then he recalled what she said to him in the coffee shop before, "I'll come to see you later"... So this is what she meant!

"Well, no need. Qiong and I have already eaten at the office."

"Got it. I'll go boil some water."

Hearing this, Shan Na nodded, then turned and left. At this time, Fang Zheng and Qiong also watched Shan Na disappear in the bathroom, and then hurried to the living room.

"What's going on?"

"We don't know either!"

Facing Fang Zheng and Qiong's questions, the four girls sitting in the living room were also at a loss as to what to do. It was Xiao Hei who started talking first, gesticulating.

"Illya and I were playing at home when we heard someone knocking on the door. When I opened the door, she was standing outside with a big suitcase. She said something like 'I'm sorry to bother you guys from today'... I thought you, big brother, had found a new harem..."

"How is that possible? Do I look like that kind of person?"

"Eh? Isn't it?"

Chtholly was stunned, Nephren beside her nodded silently, and Illya opened her mouth and then... said nothing.

Damn it, you eat my food and wear my clothes, but in the end you end up destroying my business?

I'll settle the score with you later.

Fang Zheng silently repeated this in his mind, and then asked again.

"Then what?"

"Then Illya arranged her to stay in the guest room. We were about to ask you what was going on, big brother? Who is this sister? Why did she come to live with us? Could she really be your new harem?"

"Not yet, don't be ridiculous."

"Then why did she come to live in our house?"

“I want to know the answer to this question, too.”

Fang Zheng shook his head helplessly, but soon he straightened his waist and glared.

"It's so late, why don't you go to bed?"

"Ah, yes!"

Hearing Fang Zheng's words, Illya immediately jumped up and hurried back to her room, while Xiao Hei made a face at Fang Zheng and climbed out of the window. Chtholly and Nevlen also returned to their rooms, and it was only at this time that Qiong pulled Fang Zheng to the corner on the other side.

"Brother, what's going on? Why did Qingpu come to our house?"

Illya and Xiao Hei didn't know Setsuna, so they didn't react much. But Qiong was different. She knew the situation and had an impression of the girl Qingpu Setsuna. And Setsuna's behavior today was so different from the girl in Qiong's memory that Qiong had to come and ask for clarification.

"I don't know either."

Facing Qiong's question, Fang Zheng seemed helpless.

"Actually, I met Setsuna on the set this afternoon, and then..."

As Fang Zheng spoke, he repeated the situation at that time to Qiong. After listening to Fang Zheng's description, Qiong was also quite surprised.

"Qiyourura-san confessed to you?"

"Yes, I was surprised too."

"How could she... it doesn't make sense..."

"You didn't see that either?"

"No."

Facing Fang Zheng's question, Qiong also shook her head. At that time, she was the most sensitive to the women around Fang Zheng, but even so, Qiong didn't realize how much affection Qingpu Setsuna had for Fang Zheng. It was really because Setsuna's presence was too low, or maybe...

"Hmm...wait a minute? Now that I think about it, it is true..."

"Any clues?"

Seeing Qiong looking thoughtful, Fang Zheng asked curiously, and Qiong thought for a moment before giving an answer.

"If I remember correctly, she often stared at you at that time."

"often?"

"Yes, whether it's during SchoolDays activities, during class, or after class."

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"Because it's normal. There were so many girls staring at you at that time. How could I remember them all?"

At this point, Qiong curled her lips.

"Besides, Sekai, Setsuna and the others were there, so I didn't care too much about it."

"Does that mean it's dark under the lamp?"

Fang Zheng frowned. It was obvious that even if Setsuna had a crush on him a long time ago, it was hidden by the actions of Sekai and Setsuna. Or it could be said that Fang Zheng and Qiong's attention was attracted by Sekai and Setsuna, the "active" players, so much so that they completely ignored Kiyoura Setsuna who was silently observing them in secret.

"So bro, what are you going to do now?"

"I don't know either."

This time Fang Zheng was telling the truth. Although he had seen many women, he had never seen anyone like Shanna. Fang Zheng didn't know what to do for a moment.

At this moment, Setsuna also poked his head out from the other side of the corridor.

"The water is ready."

"Then...I'll take a shower first."

Looking at the scene in front of him, Fang Zheng wanted to say something, but he didn't know what to say, so he could only shake his head. Anyway, he would take a shower and relax first, and then talk about other things after everything was settled.

"call……"

Feeling the hot water rushing down from above, Fang Zheng breathed a sigh of relief.

“It’s really… inexplicable.”

Recalling what Shan Na did today, Fang Zheng thought for a long time and finally gave this evaluation. That's right, in Fang Zheng's opinion, Shan Na's actions today were all very strange. He confessed to him for no reason, dragged him to a hotel for no reason, and stayed at his house for no reason...

What on earth is she thinking about?

Fang Zheng really had no idea at all.

“Crash.”

At this moment, suddenly, the bathroom door opened.

"Qiong?"

Fang Zheng thought that Qiong wanted to take a bath with him like before, but there was someone else today...

"It's me."

"moment?"

Fang Zheng was also startled when he heard the voice. He turned his head quickly and saw Shan Na standing at the door wrapped in a bath towel, holding a bath towel in his hand.

"Let me rub your back."

"No, no, no, this is not necessary..."

Fang Zheng waved his hands hurriedly. This was too exaggerated. He really couldn't understand what Shanshan was trying to do.

"No, I can do it."

However, Shanna completely ignored Fang Zheng's refusal and walked straight in. At this moment, her feet suddenly slipped. The next moment, she heard a scream, and then Shanna slid directly to the ground. Fang Zheng also hurriedly reached out and grabbed her.

"careful!"

"Bang!"

Because Fang Zheng's reaction was quick enough, Shanshan did not fall to the ground, but even so, the bath towel she had originally wrapped around her body was scattered because of the sudden fall, like a blooming flower, revealing the delicate stamens inside.

“…”

For a moment, the air in the bathroom became quiet.

And Shanna stared at Fang Zheng's body without blinking, then reached out his hand.

"This place also needs to be cleaned..."