“April 1st!”Ji Qianye suddenly realized she had been overlooking a crucial detail. She had always subconsciously assumed that when she transmigrated, the story’s events had already commenced, with Itsuka Shido having met and successfully ‘captured’ Tohka.Yet, it now became clear that this was before the narrative truly began; Shido and Tohka hadn’t even crossed paths, and he remained utterly oblivious to the existence of Spirits.While many specifics of Date A Live had faded from Ji Qianye’s memory, one crucial detail remained: Yatogami Tohka bore her name because Shido had first encountered her on April 10th, thus ‘Tohka’ (ten incense/tenth).However, with it being April 1st, nothing had yet unfolded. Naturally, Shido wouldn’t know Tohka, nor would he be aware of Spirits.Had Ji Qianye not revealed her Spirit powers before him, he would likely have dismissed the entire incident as an elaborate April Fool’s prank!Even if it was a rather grand one!”Um…”Shido gazed at The girl before him, his expression complex. He had to admit, this young woman, whose name he still didn’t know, had brought him an indescribable shock.This mysterious young woman, who claimed to be a Spirit, possessed astonishing power, inexplicably knew him, and had even shared an intimate moment with him. Such events typically belonged only within the pages of fiction, yet here they were, undeniably unfolding in Shido’s own life.It wasn’t that Shido was devoid of questions or suspicions. Yet, she was, undeniably, his first woman; and if his senses weren’t deceiving him, he was her first man as well.Regardless of the complexities, Shido had no desire for their burgeoning connection to sour.Furthermore, the sorrow and self-reproach evident in The girl’s heterochromatic eyes were undeniably genuine.As a young man burdened by the past abandonment of his birth mother, Itsuka Shido possessed an acute sensitivity to those steeped in sorrow and despair, and he found himself utterly incapable of simply standing by.Taking a deep breath, Itsuka Shido offered Ji Qianye a smile as he introduced himself.”Uh, it’s a pleasure to meet you! My name is Itsuka Shido, the eldest son of this household. Though you might already know me, I still wanted to say, please take care of me!””Mhm, mhm!” Ji Qianye hadn’t anticipated such a move from Itsuka Shido, leaving her momentarily speechless before she hastily replied.”I’m Qianye. You can call me Ji Qianye, or Phantom Qianye. Well… it’s a pleasure to meet you!””It’s a pleasure to meet you, Miss Phantom!” Shido opted for the latter moniker, considering ‘Ji Qianye’ sounded distinctly Chinese, and they were, after all, in Japan.Perhaps she *was* Chinese, he mused, but Itsuka Shido chose not to delve into the matter.”Just call me Qianye! Our relationship, after all, is far from ordinary!” Ji Qianye said with a wry smile.”Then… Qianye!” Itsuka Shido tried the name on his tongue.”Mhm… Shido!” For the first time since meeting Itsuka Shido, Ji Qianye allowed a smile to grace her lips.Though the smile was genuine, combined with her captivating, almost devilish countenance, the moment Ji Qianye’s cherry-petal lips parted, Itsuka Shido felt as if his very soul was being drawn from him.Images of their earlier, intimate moments flooded his mind, causing Shido’s nose to warm considerably, and a stream of crimson blood to suddenly gush forth.”Oh no, Shido, you’re bleeding!” Ji Qianye immediately grabbed a tissue to wipe it away, only for blood to start flowing from his other nostril as well.Consequently, Itsuka Shido was forced to plug both nostrils, presenting a comical sight akin to Marshal Tianpeng.”Ahaha, Shido, are you auditioning for *Journey to the West*?” Ji Qianye chuckled lightly. “You’d make a perfect Second Senior Brother like that!””Heh, really?” Shido scratched his head, managing only an awkward chuckle.”But you should really take those out soon, otherwise…”Ji Qianye’s words trailed off just as Shido felt a searing heat ignite within his nasal cavity.”Hot, hot, hot…” The sudden heat made Shido involuntarily leap up. To his astonishment, the tissues had incinerated into ash, and his nosebleed had ceased.”Oh my, Kotori’s ability truly is convenient! Though it does waste a lot of tissues when you get a nosebleed.””Kotori? Is that related to my sister?” Shido inquired, carefully dislodging the ash from his nostrils.Such an act, naturally, was not one to perform in front of a young woman.”Nothing at all. If you’re curious, just ask her yourself!”Ji Qianye detected a subtle stir outside the door the moment she mentioned Kotori, but she decided against disturbing the peace.”By the way, Shido, you truly haven’t met Tohka yet?””I told you, I haven’t!” Shido insisted, his tone firm.”Is she important to you?””She’s important to me, and yet, not important at all!” Ji Qianye’s eyes took on a playful glint. “But she will be incredibly important to *you*!””She’s very important to *me*?” Shido’s voice was laced with surprise.'(Ah, yes, roughly akin to the dynamic between the male protagonist and the primary heroine in a light novel!)” (Without her, you wouldn’t experience happiness for an entire year!)’As these thoughts spun in her mind, Ji Qianye’s expression grew increasingly mischievous, a delightful idea blossoming within her.'(Since I arrived before Tohka, that makes me the primary heroine now.)” (Not to mention, I’ve already taken a step further than Tohka did in the original story; I’ve accomplished what she hadn’t!)” (Given that, why not tease Shido a little first!)'”My dear husband!”Ji Qianye suddenly transformed into a doting wife, pouncing on Shido. Startled, he had no time to react before he was tackled to the floor.”Wait, Qianye, what are you saying?!””Why, I’m calling you husband, of course! After all, we already share *that* kind of relationship. We’re only a marriage certificate and a wedding away from being true husband and wife!”Lustrous desire rippled in Ji Qianye’s heterochromatic eyes, as her seemingly boneless hands slowly caressed Shido’s chest.”But this is far too soon!” Shido exclaimed.”It is a bit early, indeed!” Ji Qianye replied, feigning a ‘pensive’ expression.”Regardless, becoming husband and wife right at the start is premature. Leaving aside my own circumstances, Shido is still a high school student, not yet of marriageable age!””Precisely! It’s good that you understand.” Shido breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that the young woman before him was not human and her understanding of human laws would save a lot of trouble.However, Ji Qianye’s subsequent, explosive declaration caused the breath Shido had just released in relief to lodge back in his throat.”I understand. I’ll begin as your flesh-s*ave, so from this moment forth, I shall call you Master!””No, that’s even worse!” Shido quickly refused. “Whether it’s ‘husband’ or ‘Master,’ you mustn’t call me that!””Oh? What, then, *should* I call you?” Ji Qianye feigned ‘confusion,’ then ‘suddenly understood!'”I get it! You’re a siscon, you like sisters, so I’ll call you ‘Big Brother’!””No, Shido is *my* brother!”Shido had not yet answered when another voice cut in, preempting him.”Kotori?” Itsuka Shido recognized the newcomer as his sister, Itsuka Kotori.Yet, this Itsuka Kotori was profoundly different from the sister he remembered.The Kotori etched in his memory was a lively, adorable, and innocent sister, frequently clad in her middle school uniform and a white hair ribbon.But the girl before him now wore a black hair ribbon, a red jacket over a white uniform, and black stockings on her legs. While her face remained unchanged, Kotori’s demeanor had undergone a drastic transformation. This wasn’t merely a change of attire; her entire inner self seemed altered, imbued with a newfound, imperious air.Moreover, Kotori’s sweet, childlike face was flushed, her skirt bore inexplicable damp patches, and she entered the room hunched over, making him wonder what exactly she had been doing.However, none of these observations truly mattered. What *was* important was that upon entering, Kotori flicked her twin tails with her right hand, placed her left hand on her hip, and spoke in a tone entirely uncharacteristic of her usual self.”It’s me, dummy, Shido! Couldn’t even go a single day without seeing your adorable little sister before you couldn’t suppress your beastly nature any longer, could you, you idiot brother!”