Esper X Family – Chapter 309 – Just Kill Me Already

“But I already really, really, really like Cat.”

Fang Tang couldn’t tolerate her love for “Cat” being questioned.

Not even by Ye Yao herself.

“Then you need to like a little bit more.”

Ye Yao tapped Fang Tang’s little nose.

Off to the side, Luo Jianhua heard their exchange and felt like the sky had fallen.

How could Ye Yao discuss such an embarrassingly intimate topic with Fang Tang, and with such a straight face?

And how could Fang Tang respond with such utter seriousness?

Isn’t this basically flirting?

Was her status as the little sister about to be usurped by a pet?

Luo Jianhua began to question her entire existence.

Mo Qiuli and Wu Mi also wore expressions of subtle unease.

Fang Tang had actually overtaken them.

Is this… right?

Ye Yao paid no attention to these concerns. Her eyes were locked solely on the strategy to raise those Familial Love Values.

First, get Fang Tang’s value to one hundred.

Next would be Luo Jianhua, Wu Mi, and Mo Qiuli’s.

None of these little ones were getting away.

Fang Tang shook her head, radiating fierce confidence.

“I don’t get it. I don’t think anyone likes Cat more than me!”

“Oh, there is.” Ye Yao revealed a faint smile.

The moment these words left her mouth, the other girls’ attention snapped toward her.

Fang Tang tilted her head first, her small eyes brimming with immense confusion, followed immediately by a face full of indignation.

There actually is!?

Then Cat must’ve been tricked!

Meanwhile, the other three in the dormitory wore contemplative expressions.

Mo Qiuli shot a glance at Ye Yao.

She thought that her fondness for Ye Yao was equivalent to her love for magical girls in general.

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And her devotion to magical girls needed no elaboration.

Add to that the fact that she and Ye Yao had founded the Magical Girl Alliance together.

Ye Yao undoubtedly held an extremely significant place in her heart.

Yes.

Her love had definitely been noticed by Ye Yao.

The bond between magical girls, how could that possibly compare to the bond between Human and Cat?

Surpassing someone like Fang Tang would be effortless.

Ye Yao must’ve felt the same!

Mo Qiuli’s cheeks grew warm. She covered her face, flustered.

“Ehehe~”

Perhaps she could try inviting Ye Yao to do some magical girl activities for the first time in a while.

Maybe she could ask her to transform into Lullaby and go out together!

Mercury Lullaby!

That combination sounded absolutely perfect for a joint debut!

Meanwhile, Wu Mi wore a thoughtful expression.

Could it be… that Ye Yao was talking about her?

After all, Ye Yao had once braved the world of cycles just to save her.

Wu Mi was more than willing to enter a positive cycle with Ye Yao.

Back when she first came out, she practically stuck to Ye Yao every waking moment.

Anyone could see how much she adored Ye Yao.

Although she had restrained herself a little since then, she was still more than happy to maintain a peaceful, everyday cycle with Ye Yao.

Ye Yao had undoubtedly noticed that.

Fang Tang, who had merely met Ye Yao within the world of cycles, could’ve never reached this level!

Wu Mi’s cheeks inexplicably felt a little hot.

“Uuu…”

If Ye Yao were to say her name right now…

What kind of reaction should she give?

Would just smiling be enough?

Luo Jianhua’s reaction was comparatively less intense.

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She genuinely believed that no one in the world could surpass her love for her big sister!

The sheer weight of having been won over so effortlessly spoke for itself.

She was even willing to keep feeding false information to the Countermeasures Bureau, all for her sister’s sake.

Perhaps there was a sliver of motivation to prevent the world’s destruction at the very beginning.

But later on, she didn’t even bother pretending anymore. She simply surrendered willingly to Ye Yao.

Even after knowing that Ye Yao could read minds, she could still face her with complete composure.

She wasn’t the least bit worried about her innermost thoughts being peeked at.

Could anyone else do that!?

A mere Fang Tang, a “pet” who had cut the line midway, was still far too green.

Luo Jianhua remained the world’s number one little sister!

Without a doubt, little sisters love their older sisters the most.

At this point, Fang Tang was already losing patience.

Although her body was still sealed inside the rolled-up blanket, she wriggled bit by bit until she reached Ye Yao.

“Cat, hurry up and tell me. Who likes you more than I do?!”

Mo Qiuli, Wu Mi, and Luo Jianhua all simultaneously thought the same thing:

It has to be me!

Ye Yao blinked, a hint of mischief rising in her heart.

“Probably the one beside the other me.”

“Huh?”

Fang Tang’s expression was blank and dazed.

As for the other three little ones, they looked as though they had been struck by lightning.

What?!

It wasn’t me?!

Rigged. Absolutely rigged!

Just who had fed Ye Yao such a massive bowl of love potion?!

The other Ye Yao seemed to only have one girl around her, and that was Xia Lian.

Sure, Ye Yao had mentioned before bed that she had just saved a girl in the Yunited States.

But they had only met a few days ago. There was no way she could surpass them, who spent every day by Ye Yao’s side!

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It definitely had to be that Xia Lian!

She must’ve used some adult tricks to bewitch Ye Yao.

How despicable!

The girls exchanged glances, communicating silently with their eyes, and resolved to collectively ostracize Xia Lian the next time they met.

They would absolutely refuse to speak to her.

Seeing this, Ye Yao began to hold back her laughter.

Would Xia Lian make an innocent face the next time they gathered, only to find herself subjected to cold indifference from every single “Catties”?

Just imagining it was endlessly amusing.

In the end, Ye Yao couldn’t hold it in anymore and laughed out loud.

“Hahaha~ Just kidding. Your affection for me is all unique. Of course I can’t casually compare them.”

The little white-haired girl had no intention of bringing up the Familial Love Values.

This thing didn’t really resemble favorability points anyway.

The concept of “affection level” was even more ridiculous.

And Ye Yao certainly didn’t plan on mentioning that An Qi’s Familial Love Value had already maxed out.

Better not risk unnecessary friction when they meet later.

Let Xia Lian silently bear the weight of this blame.

It was better than letting Xia Lian effortlessly get close to the other “Catties”.

That would be way too easy for her!

Fang Tang let out a sigh of relief, looking visibly reassured. Then, she wriggled happily on the bed.

Looking even more like a pink worm.

“Hehe~ I knew it. How could anyone possibly like Cat more than me?”

Wu Mi, Mo Qiuli, and Luo Jianhua all lowered their heads sheepishly.

They had been too fixated.

“It’s all Sister’s fault for saying such strange things.”

Luo Jianhua’s voice carried a faint, plaintive accusation.

Ye Yao could read minds.

Without a doubt, she could see straight through the other girls’ thoughts.

Their embarrassing feelings couldn’t be hidden at all.

Totally unfair!

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As the little sister, she decided to charge forward and demand “compensation” from her big sister.

The other two lolis quickly followed suit.

Even the normal form Mo Qiuli mustered her courage.

“That’s right. Ye Yao’s words just now were way too dangerous. It felt like you were trying to dismantle our united, loving Magical Girl Alliance. One misstep and it might’ve collapsed!”

Wu Mi nodded vigorously like a chick pecking at rice.

“Ye Yao must take responsibility. Our wonderful cycle was almost broken.”

Sensing the opportunity for fun, Fang Tang swiftly joined the fray.

“Cat, you must soothe my wounded heart!”

“Meow meow meow?”

Ye Yao slowly typed out a question mark.

Was it really that serious?

She had actually been counterattacked by this bunch of lolis.

Ye Yao let out a soft sigh.

“Alright, what kind of compensation do you want, then?”

“Magical girl activity.”

“Cuddle cycle?”

“Cat! Take me with you the next time you go out!”

Luo Jianhua smiled faintly.

“My request isn’t much. I just want to fall asleep with Sister every night.”

The moment these words left her mouth, the others instantly changed their minds.

“I-I want that too…”

“Cycle sleeping!”

“Cat stacking ¹ !”

The light in Ye Yao’s eyes faded. She collapsed limply onto the bed, looking utterly resigned.

“Just kill me already.”

Author Note

Kids, the mother cat’s meowing is awful! She’s still howling at four or five in the morning, so naturally, the author’s sleep quality is shattered, and my train of thought keeps breaking down while writing. Therefore, the next chapter will be posted later.