"..."

Actually, after voicing his speculations, Yan Huan felt a bit regretful.

Especially when at this moment, seeing all the Sakuragis pursing their lips, eyes slightly red, showing a sad expression,

"Does Hitomi... hate us that much?"

That kind of sorrow pierced through the silence, carrying with it a self-mumbling from an unknown Sakuragi, causing Yan Huan to empathize and involuntarily sigh.

It should be known that they are not independent individuals, but a part of Sakuragi Hitomi's personality.

If Sakuragi Hitomi hates them, it is equivalent to hating herself.

If Sakuragi Hitomi wants to kill them, it is equivalent to wanting to kill herself.

The expression management mask that Yan Huan originally wore on his face unknowingly came off, and he squeezed out a smile as he looked at the petite Sakuragi with her head down in front of him.

He reached out with his finger, originally intending to poke her cheek.

Unexpectedly, she grabbed Yan Huan's finger tightly, like clutching onto a piece of driftwood in water.

Then, pouting, she pressed her face against his fingertip and said softly,

"Ooh, President..."

"...well, this is just a guess."

Looking at her pitiful appearance, Yan Huan rubbed her face and began to comfort her.

Hearing his words, the other Sakuragis raised their heads to look at him again.

"No matter what, we must find Hitomi's location. Since that's the case, you should stay here for now and try according to the plan I mentioned earlier..."

Make the perfect Sakuragi sleep, huh...

Yan Huan pinched his chin, pondering over a feasible solution.

"Mm!"

"Then... we'll wait for you here, President..."

"Good luck, President～"

After Yan Huan spoke, the Sakuragis in front of him seemed to regain their backbone, clenching their fists with slightly flushed faces while looking at him...

And as Yan Huan watched them, he once again confirmed his thoughts.

This must be Heaven...

Even Yan Huan, who never experienced such eager gazes from the Sakuragis, felt a bit unnatural and shifted his eyes slightly, standing up with his usual expression,

"Then I'll just..."

"Ah, President, you can exit directly by pushing the door after leaving the flower house. The perfect Sakuragi is still wandering in the maze, so you don't have to worry about encountering her."

Behind him, Mama Sakuragi spoke just in time, guiding him out.

"Alright."

Yan Huan nodded and walked outside.

Before leaving, many of the Sakuragis wanted to see him off and gave him many things.

Delicious tea, tasty Sakura Cake...

However, just before Yan Huan pushed the door open, the Sakuragis behind him tugged at him, pursing their lips and imploring,

"President, please make sure not to let anyone else know about the matters here, the Barrier, or the perfect Sakuragi, we beg you..."

Hearing this, Yan Huan had quite the illusion of being the "Linmen fisherman."

And the Barrier of Mama Sakuragi in front was the "Sakuragi Palace Source," while their entreaties were "not for outsiders to know"...

Fortunately, Yan Huan knew the seriousness of the matter and wouldn't go back to write a piece called "Record of Sakuragi Palace Source."

Though, spending time with so many Sakuragis indeed felt like being in Heaven.

"Mm, I promise."

Yan Huan smiled slightly and responded this way.

Upon receiving his answer, the Sakuragis in front couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Yan Huan turned his head, held the doorknob, and gently pushed the door.

In an instant, the bustling shopping mall appeared before his eyes.

After glancing around to confirm no one was there, he wanted to turn back and greet the Sakuragis again,

"Then I'll just..."

However, when he turned around, what was behind him had already turned into a normal nursery room.

At the same time, the many gifts from the reluctant Sakuragis in his hands all turned to dust.

"..."

Yan Huan blinked and pinched his fingers slightly, yet even the sensation of powder wasn't felt, as if he had touched air...

This made him realize something:

Those Sakuragis must absolutely not exist outside the Barrier.

...

...

"What are you two murmuring about? Don't tell me, you're secretly having a date with Yan Huan behind my back? Keeping it so mysterious...

"Spencer, you guy, even dressed so... flamboyantly, it's really rare..."

At this moment, at the entrance of the bookstore upstairs, before Ye Shiyu could fully savor the meaning in An Le's words, Bai Yi had already abandoned contemplation and started the battle directly.

She snorted softly with her arms crossed, and perked her ears as she heard the lively laughter coming from the bookstore, which offered no view of its interior, suspecting some secret meeting content.

Speaking with a tinge of sarcasm, she headed towards that direction.

Then, she leaned on the door to peek inside.

"Oh!!"

In an instant, she widened her eyes, her small face flushed as she hurriedly ran back to hide behind Ye Shiyu.

"...What's inside?"

Seeing this, Ye Shiyu furrowed her brow.

She seemed to think that Bai Yi had seen traces of An Le using superpowers, hence she asked.

But Bai Yi swallowed a mouthful of saliva, leaned closer to her ear, and whispered tremblingly,

"Ye Shiyu, in...inside are all... saucy books!!"

"..."

Ye Shiyu took a deep breath in speechlessness and then pushed the inexperienced Bai Yi aside.

Glancing ahead, after hearing Bai Yi mention "having a date with Yan Huan," An Le's face first turned slightly red, then she sneakily glanced at Spencer beside her.

Upon seeing Spencer, the shyness on her face gradually faded, followed by a sigh.

Looking at Ye Shiyu and Bai Yi, her expression turned cold and hollow again,

"What we're doing here, what does it have to do with you?"

"..."

Facing the increased sense of pressure emanating from An Le, Ye Shiyu wasn't afraid at all, instead...