Two voices came from the doorway .
“I’m home!”
Yoshino jumped in surprise . She started frantically looking left and right for places to hide . She’s panicking like an ant in a frying pan .
When the footsteps drew near, droplets of tears started appearing at the corners of Yoshino’s eyes . She lowered her head in a panic .
A stream of cold air poured forth and it suffused the room, bringing the temperature down in a rapid fashion . The sofa Yoshino is sitting on started freezing over .
Wu Yan silently cursed when he heard people returning home . With Yoshino’s personality, she’s already doing her best without Yoshinon by her side . If not for Yoshinon’s assurance, Yoshino would probably rampage as she did in the original work .
She’s very unstable without Yoshinon by her side . If other people came here when she’s like this there is a high chance that she’s going to lose control of her power .
Just as he predicted, Yoshino started losing control of her power after she panicked . Her fear diminished her control over her powers .
He hugged her and he could instantly feel all the heat in his body leaving him . He shivered due to how cold she is .
Yoshino was startled by this, she didn’t think someone would hug her . Yoshino raised her hand that is glistening with icy powers .
Her powers started calming down when Wu Yan continued to pet her head .
“Yoshino, calm down . ”
Enduring the freezing power that is wreaking havoc in his body, Wu Yan gnashed his teeth . He wanted her to feel his warmth, he wanted her to know that it is okay, that she is not alone .
“These people are my family members, they will never hurt Yoshino . Be a good girl and calm down…”
Yoshino heard his shivering voice and she started regaining control, her mind also returned to a state of composure .
Yoshino finally realized what she did after seeing the frozen sofa and Wu Yan who is trembling from the cold temperature . Yoshino panicked in horror after realizing her actions .
“E-erm…”
Yoshino stuttered when she saw how pale Wu Yan looked .
“I-m sorry…”
Releasing a sigh of relief, the temperature in the room returned to normal . His damaged organs regenerated after the seeping cold retreated from his body, seconds later, Wu Yan returned to his usual unharmed state .
Yoshino looked guilty and jumpy so he rubbed her head .
“It’s okay, Yoshino needs time to get used to this but don’t be afraid I will be right here with you even if Yoshinon isn’t here . ”
Yoshino raised her head, she is still feeling guilty for hurting him . Her fear and panic are more or less gone now, she examined him all over to make sure Wu Yan isn’t harmed . Finally, she sighed in relief .
Wu Yan also sighed in relief, he examined the icy living room and the frozen sofa . As the footsteps drew closer, Wu Yan waved his hand .
He took out Nietono no Shana and he used the flames to return the dining room to its usual state . Yoshino started trembling in fear . She’s afraid of the flames coming off Nietono no Shana, she clutched Wu Yan shirt .
The flames are like her nemesis since she is the spirit of ice and water . If Wu Yan isn’t holding on to her Yoshino would probably lose control again .
He used the blade to generate embers that melted away the ice sheets . He made sure that the embers won’t burn the structure or fittings by fine-tuning his output .
Wu Yan stored Nietono no Shana away after he melted all the ice and evaporated the water . He placed Yoshino who is still shaking a bit back onto the sofa .
The owner of the voices from the doorway finally made their appearances . Tohka and Shiori had returned .
“Shido!”
Tohka chirped in joy . Shiori told her about the dangers of going outside of the shelter while the spacequake alarm is blaring . She had been worried sick about Wu Yan . If Wu Yan didn’t tell her to stick with Shiori or if Tohka didn’t believe in Wu Yan’s strength Tohka would have come running to Wu Yan’s aid .
“Shido, so you’re home…”
Shiori sounded like she’s sure he is home .
“When I entered the home and I smelled the food, I knew it had to be you…”
“Yeah, sorry for making you girls worried…”
Wu Yan scratched his cheek .
Tohka and Shiori finally noticed Yoshino who looks scared . They gasped in surprise . Wu Yan knew he had to say something here .
In the original work, Tohka’s reaction to the main character spending time with Yoshino is big, to say the least .
It’s almost the same scenario this time . Wu Yan wondered if Tohka is going to get angry with him .
“Why do you feel so familiar?”
Tohka blinked in shock but she’s not angry much to Wu Yan’s surprise .
“Are you a spiri…”
“Tohka!”
Seeing as Tohka guessed Yoshino’s identity, Wu Yan stopped Tohka from finishing her sentence .
“Are you hungry? I made a lot of food for you . ”
Tohka’s eyes lit up . She nodded frantically and she immediately forgot about Yoshino’s presence . Wu Yan released a sigh of relief but he’s confused at the same time .
He didn’t understand why this is happening since Tohka got jealous in the original work when she saw the original protagonist and Yoshino together . Why isn’t she reacting to this?
Could it be that Tohka isn’t interested in me? I think I did pretty well compared to the original protagonist if not better…
Wu Yan got the scenario wrong . In the original work, Tohka became enraged because Yoshino tripped and kissed Shido in front of her .
Moreover, Yoshinon had a way of getting people angry with just a few cheeky sentences . That is why Tohka got angry that time .
The cliche lucky pervert moment didn’t happen so Tohka has no reason to be mad . Plus, Tohka doesn’t even know what love is, she’s still figuring that out .