Encountering Manranyama Canglian was like a shooting star, a fleeting thought that quickly disappeared from Chongzong's mind.

He thought that such a thing was highly unlikely.

But there was someone waiting for him outside the supermarket.

"Is there anything special you need to prepare, Miss?"

The person who spoke was Van.

She stood a little behind and to the side of Manranyama Canglian, softly asking.

"No, this is fine."

Manranyama Canglian shook her head slightly, a slight smile on her face.

After receiving news of Chongzong's whereabouts, she brought Van to the supermarket, expecting to create an accidental encounter after Chongzong and his group finished shopping.

— It seemed like Mizuo, that little girl, saw us just now, but luckily she doesn't recognize me.

— But I'm really looking forward to it. Everything has gone according to plan so far, but I can't predict how things will develop or change in the future.

While pondering various things in her heart, Manranyama Canglian showed no trace of it on the surface.

"Miss, they're coming out soon."

Van, with earphones hidden in her hair, quietly reported to Manranyama Canglian upon receiving the intelligence.

"Alright, let's go over there."

As Manranyama Canglian spoke, she calmly walked towards the supermarket.

Just as they were about to reach them, Chongzong happened to come out of the supermarket's checkout counter with Yuki and Mizuo.

A perfect coincidence, an unintentional encounter, was created just like that.

Manranyama Canglian only needed to glance over, their eyes met, and Chongzong immediately stopped.

"What a coincidence, Chongzong-senpai."

Manranyama Canglian only made a slightly surprised expression, but that was enough for her.

She herself was a calm person, and if she were to act too exaggerated now, it would appear insincere.

"Ah, Manranyama... Canglian, you're here to buy things too, and Van is here as well."

The name sounded a bit awkward coming out of Chongzong's mouth, but they weren't familiar enough to just call her "Canglian" yet.

"No, we were just passing by."

Manranyama Canglian smiled slightly and, as she spoke, took a small step forward, slightly bending her waist to lower her head to the same height as the two little girls, gently greeting them.

"Hello, two adorable little sisters. I suppose you're Yuki and Mizuo. Nice to meet you."

Shy Yuki, as usual, hid behind Chongzong's thigh, but Mizuo was completely excited to the point of stiffness, trembling slightly all over.

"S-Senior... Chongzong!"

"Chongzong! This is the super pretty big sister I just told you about!!!"

Mizuo excitedly pulled Chongzong's hand and shook it back and forth, unable to contain her excitement.

"Alright, alright, I know, don't get too excited."

Mizuo not only grabbed Chongzong's hand but also tugged at his pants, almost pulling them down, leaving Chongzong at a loss whether to cry or laugh.

"How do you know each other?!!"

Mizuo was still immersed in an uncontrollable excitement.

"Cough, this person is Manranyama Ouren, we met by chance before. This is Miss Van, a secretary of Manranyama Ouren... And here we have Uesugi Yuki, Koga Mizuo, both are my important little sisters."

Chongzong gently pulled Mizuo to his other side, caressing her head tenderly, asking her not to be so restless (and stop pulling his pants like that). At the same time, he briefly introduced everyone.