The little girl's name was Xiao Qi, but her nickname was Sakura...
Although Kaito's first thought would be Matou Sakura, or Sakura from Cardcaptor Sakura.
But…
From her name Xiao Qi, it could be known that these two names refer to Ouma Shu and Yuzuriha Inori.
And back in the day, his senior Xiao Yunyun had cosplayed as Yuzuriha Inori, while he had cosplayed as Ouma Shu.
Of course, she wasn't wearing the somewhat revealing carp outfit; that costume had long been banned at major conventions.
So back then, she wore a simple white dress, with a cross on the waist and a red ribbon on the left hand.
As for him, due to his height, he wore a long black coat, the leader's uniform Ouma Shu wore after his dark transformation.
He also wore a red scarf and carried a Void Greatsword made of hard foam.
When the two of them appeared, they also attracted countless gazes. When they won first place for popularity in the competition, the two of them held up signs.
Xiao Yunyun held up [Cherry Blossoms All Over the Ground Gather in My Heart]
Kaito held up [Inori's Dancing Fluttering Wishes Follow]
This scene also drew enthusiastic cheers from many people present, shouting "true love is eternal".
The plot and such, was crap!
At that time, both Kaito and Xiao Yunyun were genuinely happy hearing these words.
Perhaps at that time, the two of them already liked each other. The drinking at the celebration party afterwards and what happened later were all going with the flow actions.
It's just that Xiao Yunyun's reason outweighed her emotion. She knew that she and Kaito could never be together, so she ran away early in the morning. And everyone knows the later plot.
If you don't know, go back and review chapters 32 and 33.
Now, hearing that senior Xiao Yunyun's daughter is named Xiao Qi, with the nickname Sakura, didn't this mean that senior still remembered him...
"Uncle, what's wrong?"
"Huh? No, nothing. I just think your name is very nice."
"Is that so? Then why does uncle seem a bit sad?"
'So clever, as expected of Senior's daughter.'
"Hehe, this is just adult matters. Oh right, let me treat you to a lollipop!"
"Lollipop!?"
Mentioning this, Xiao Qi's tears flowed from her mouth.
Due to family environment factors and grandma constantly controlling her, she rarely had the chance to eat these snacks.
There were plenty of expensive foods, but cheap candies like this, none at all. Even much more expensive candies, she hadn't eaten many times.
"Look, do I have anything in my hand?"
"Uh huh! So, is uncle going to conjure a lollipop for me?"
"Haha, so clever! Look!"
Snap!
Snapping his fingers, Kaito quickly reached forward and, from ripples that had just begun to emit light, took out a lollipop.
This lollipop was also one of the world's most delicious lollipops drawn in his first ten-pull.
"Here, this is a reward for you."
"Wow, uncle... oh no, big brother, you're amazing!!"
Xiao Qi knew this was magic, but she also saw Kaito suddenly reach out. Yet when he withdrew his hand, he was already holding the lollipop. Her little mind was full of confusion.
But, well…
That didn't stop her from praising Kaito, even changing her address from uncle to big brother.
"Hehe, alright. Let's... meet again if fate allows."
"Oh, big brother is leaving? Then goodbye, big brother! Wish big brother and big sister happiness!"
Saying the right thing to the right person.
Being observant, Xiao Qi had long noticed Baal beside Kaito. And since Baal remained silent while holding Kaito's hand, she naturally and cleverly said this.
Whether it was true or not, it was ultimately a very pleasing thing to say.
What if it helped their relationship?
And if they weren't a couple, her words might cause ripples in their hearts.
"Hahaha, then I'll take your kind words! Goodbye, Sakura!"
"Mm, goodbye, big brother, and big sister!"
Kaito and Baal stepped into the elevator. Before the door closed, Kaito kept looking at Xiao Qi.
Unfortunately, she wasn't his daughter.
If he had such a cute daughter, how wonderful would that be...
In other words, if he had gotten together with senior long ago and had such a cute daughter, he wouldn't be like this now.
Maybe he would have settled down.
But as for now...
His ambitions and desires had been fully opened. Even if he wanted to turn back, he couldn't.
After all, this was his true heart.
Without suppression, this was the result.
Especially after his perspective and strength had risen, there would be even fewer restraints.
"Master, that girl's personality is somewhat similar to yours, and her eyes are also quite like yours."
"Yeah... besides the eyes resembling me, everything else looks very much like my senior."
A natural-born beauty.
Xiao Qi would be as beautiful as Xiao Yunyun was now when she grew up.
Kaito sighed, then shook his head, not dwelling on it anymore.
The past was ultimately in the past. Now, he could only treat her as his friend's daughter.
"What's wrong, Master? Can't let go of your former senior?"
"No, I've already let go."
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Outside the hotel lobby.
Ye Chen had actually been paying attention to the interaction between Kaito and his little granddaughter Xiao Qi.
But constrained by Kaito's powerful aura that seemed to forbid anyone from approaching, his desire to go over and pick up his little granddaughter was directly dispelled.
Too scary. He didn't know how Kaito did it, being able to target anyone present, yet not making Xiao Qi feel scared. On the contrary, she foolishly chatted with him!
'Oh my, my little ancestor, thank goodness you're okay!'
As soon as Kaito left, Ye Chen hurried over and hugged Xiao Qi, looking fearfully at where Kaito had been.
"Grandpa, what's wrong with you?"
"Little granddaughter, what were you chatting about with that big brother just now?"
"Huh? Just getting to know each other. Big brother thought I was cute, asked my name, and even rewarded me with a lollipop! He conjured it with a whoosh sound, like magic, super amazing!"
"Re-really? Weren't you afraid of him?"
"Afraid of big brother? Why should I be afraid of big brother? Big brother looks very handsome, speaks nicely, he's not a bad guy."
Sometimes, a child's nature can easily distinguish between good and bad people.
When encountering danger, their expression always shows nervousness, silence, etc. Conversely, when meeting a good person, no matter who they are, they will communicate very happily.
"I see..."
Ye Chen sighed slightly, but he still didn't dare underestimate Kaito.
Even the son of the richest man in Shanghai, or even the four great families of Shanghai, didn't have anyone whose aura could surpass his!
Just standing there, saying nothing, he could give people the feeling that he was not someone to be trifled with easily.
"Honey, why did you run here? Grandma has been looking for you in the house and sent me here to find you."
At this moment...
Xiao Yunyun arrived.
"Hehe, mommy, I just came out to play. Grandpa is here too, so no worries."
"Is that so... Next time you sneak out, use your watch phone to tell me, understand?"
"Oh, I got it... Oh right, mommy, just now I saw a really, really handsome big brother!!"
"What, your mom is already married. What are you thinking? Or at your young age, do you have a crush on him?"
"Huh? No, no. Oh right, oh right, I suddenly remembered! That big brother seemed a bit... a bit..."
Xiao Qi started to look troubled, as if she couldn't recall the image in her memory.
"Ah, remembered!"
"That big brother looks like a big brother from mommy's phone's private photo album!"