Anime Crossover: A single ranking exposed the world

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I was so sleepy that I couldn't force myself to open my eyes.

Perhaps because the fragrance had been present in the room the whole time, the artifact was unaware of the changes it caused.

Chapter 172: Things Started to Get Strange

The faint fragrance was inhaled directly into Kanzaki Teru's stomach, and after a swirl, he seemed to become languid.

My eyelids were drooping, and my head was spinning. I didn't seem to have the mind to think about anything, let alone the energy to look at the ledger in front of me.

Whether consciously or unconsciously, I dragged the legs of the crowd, which carried my heavy body, and began to move toward the bedside.

Gradually, all the memories in my mind disappeared, just like after drinking half a shot of alcohol.

I could faintly hear the voices of maids coming up to serve me, but I couldn't remember them very clearly.

Then came a night of unconsciousness. When I woke up, it was already dawn.

The sounds of servants preparing breakfast outside were faint, but still rustling.

Although it was a good night's sleep, when Kanzaki Teruyuki woke up, he had a faint headache.

Kanzaki Teru quickly touched his head and gently pressed his temples to relieve the intense dizziness and discomfort.

It's true, the eyes stung, so he shook his head to wake himself up and got out of bed. He didn't want to waste too much time in bed, and he didn't have a habit of staying in bed.

This was his second morning here in the true sense. He wasn't going to pay his respects to his parents today, and he didn't know how to arrange his morning.

Furthermore, Kanzaki Teru himself was also eager to get started, feeling that there were things he needed to do.

But here's the strange thing: he had a strong feeling of anxiety, like he was supposed to be thinking about something, but when he woke up he couldn't remember anything.

It's not surprising that this kind of thing happened, but the fact that I can't recall it makes me unhappy.

"What exactly happened? I can't remember..."

Kanzaki Teru gently tapped his head as he walked outside, trying to recall some memories.

But such an effort would certainly be in vain; the more he thought about it, the more his head ached and his mind exploded.

"How can I remember it?"

Kanzaki Teru, while thinking, suddenly remembered that everyone said that if you want to recall what Nishi thought about, you have to go back to that scene.

Before he even opened the door, he immediately turned around, went back to the bed, and sat down to continue thinking.

I tried to be more detailed, but as time ticked by, I couldn't recall anything at all.

He walked around the room again, looking for any other clues.

Walking to the desk, I saw the ledger spread out on it, which seemed to have been looked at yesterday.

It was Kanzaki Teru who tried to recall what happened last night, but he really couldn't remember anything.

Another wave of fragrance wafted from the incense burner, drifting into my lungs.

Kanzaki Teru, already accustomed to the scent, took a deep breath.

While feeling refreshed, it seems like I've forgotten even more things.

Just as Kanzaki Teru was wondering what was going on, his door was pushed open, and it wasn't the maids who had come to serve him who entered.

It was his wife, Princess Gaoyue.

“I knew you were up. I knew you hadn’t recovered yet, so I came to help you change.”

Her weak words, coupled with her extremely virtuous mindset, made her simply irresistible.

Kanzaki Teru didn't say much, and Princess Takatsuki came straight up to him.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Madam!"

Princess Gaoyue smiled and neatly dressed Kanzaki Hikaru in the prepared clothes.

During this journey, Kanzaki Teru couldn't help but raise his own questions.

"Chitaki, was I working here last night? What accounts did I look at? Or did I tell you what I was supposed to do today? I woke up with a fuzzy head and can't remember anything."

Upon hearing this, a sharp glint flashed in Princess Gaoyue's eyes, but it quickly disappeared.

What followed was his ever-present sweet smile.

"Hui, you were looking at the ledgers very late yesterday, saying you really had to sort them out yourself."

This statement is absolutely correct; Kanzaki Teru did indeed examine the accounts yesterday.

With his remaining memories and Princess Gaoyue's (Zhao Ma's) words, it seemed as if his past experiences had returned.

Now that you mention it, I think I vaguely remember it.

Kanzaki Teru seemed thoughtful, but didn't notice anything amiss in what Princess Takatsuki had said.

Princess Gaoyue's expression remained calm, as if she was certain that her words would not arouse any suspicion.

"As expected, it must be so. I left yesterday's ledger on this table, I definitely didn't finish reading it."

Kanzaki Teru, now fully dressed and refreshed, headed straight outside.

"Come on, Chitaki, let's go have breakfast. After we eat, I need to continue reviewing the accounts."

Chapter 173: Gradually Becoming Idle

Princess Gaoyue smiled and walked quickly forward to take Kanzaki Hui's hand.

"it is good!"

Kanzaki Teru had unknowingly been led astray by everyone here, and his rhythm had been disrupted.

Although some things may be influenced by physical factors, Kanzaki Teru is still unaware that he is in a very dangerous situation.

Recently, the fragments of memories in my mind have become increasingly fragmented and scattered over time.

If you want to piece it back together, you'll need even more willpower to keep going.

However, this requires Kanzaki Teru to discover that everything here is wrong, and to have a deep memory of what happened before each day.

Otherwise, as each night goes by, all the previous efforts will slowly become wasted.

On his way to breakfast, Shinichi Teru, also known as Shinichi 740, still looked carefree.

He's completely different from when he first arrived, and it's unclear whether he'll immediately realize this change.

Since we didn't have to have breakfast with our parents today, we ate in their small kitchen.

Of course not, since it was just the two of them eating, so it was a bit simple.

The dishes prepared for them in the kitchen, while not a sumptuous feast, were certainly a rich and varied meal for a morning.

Kanzaki Teru, it seems, is slowly being consumed by his feelings for Princess Takatsuki.

When he first came, he was a complete stranger to Princess Gaoyue, but in the last two days, although they haven't had much contact, his feelings for her have inexplicably grown stronger. (cdfb)O

They began to trust Princess Gaoyue more and rely on her more, and their classmates also came to approve of the couple's relationship more.

In contrast to Kanzaki Teru's mindset when he first arrived, this is a complete transformation. 6

During breakfast, Kanzaki Teru kept adding food to Princess Takatsuki's plate. 7

Princess Gaoyue was also very adept at assessing situations.

"Hui, don't worry too much about these things."

Princess Gaoyue stopped eating with her chopsticks.

"This is the first time you've stayed away from me like this. I really don't feel used to being at home."

As she spoke, Princess Gaoyue's voice seemed to choke up.

Kanzaki Teru immediately realized what was happening, put down his chopsticks and bowl, and pulled Princess Takazuki into his arms.

He gently lifted her chin to examine her closely and see if she was truly crying.

A face lifted by fingers, slightly tear-streaked.

At that moment, Kanzaki Teru's heart skipped a beat.

I panicked instantly and didn't know what to do.

"Chitaki, oh Chitaki, it's my fault, I didn't think of you!"

"Hit me, hit me!"

After saying that, Kanzaki Teru raised Princess Takatsuki's hand and hit himself hard.

"Pfft!"

This actually made Princess Gaoyue, whose face had just been filled with sorrow, laugh.

Seeing Princess Gaoyue smile again, Kanzaki Teru felt as if a weight had been lifted from her heart.

He even started to blame himself, realizing that he had been too focused on his career these past two days and had neglected the beautiful woman in his home.

"It's all my fault!"

Kanzaki Teru could only keep apologizing; he didn't know how to make amends to the pitiful-looking Princess Takazuki.

The more she admitted her mistakes, the happier Princess Gaoyue smiled. It was a happy smile, tinged with shyness.

“I know that Hui, now that you’ve taken over your father’s job, you must have a lot of things to take care of.”

"But I also hope you can spend more time with me!"

I hadn't noticed before that Princess Takatsuki could act so coquettishly; it was as if my heart had melted instantly.

For a fleeting moment, Kanzaki Teru wanted to give up all that stuff—the late nights, the wealth—and just live a peaceful life with Princess Takatsuki every day.

However, Kanzaki Teru's heart is not completely occupied by Princess Takatsuki yet; her career still occupies a place in it to some extent.

That's all that's left, and it's the only thing that allows him to maintain his sanity for the time being.

"I'm sorry to trouble you, but I promise I won't work so late today! I'll spend a lot of time with you."

Princess Gaoyue's temper vanished instantly upon hearing Haha's promise.

"it is good!"

She nestled obediently in Kanzaki Teru's arms like a little white rabbit.

With such a warm and soft woman in my arms, I feel like I don't even need to eat this meal.