The Little Witch Revealed

The sudden shout of ‘little witch’ struck Bai Zhiqiu like a thunderbolt, nearly causing him to drop the can of cola on Yan Qingzhu’s head.

How does Bai Yue know?!

He looked at Bai Yue, only to see his sister dragging her chin, her eyes fixed on Bai Zhiqiu with a hint of mischief.

‘Who is this little playmate talking about, Bai Yue?’ Yan Qingzhu asked with a smile. ‘Where is this little witch?’

‘Bah! Far away yet so close! Even her brother won’t tell her! Oh, sister is so heartbroken! Right, brother?’ With that, Bai Yue dramatically clutched her chest, feigning sadness.

Listening to their words, Bai Zhiqiu’s mouth twitched.

Oh no! Even his sister knows! His great brother image is shattered!

At this thought, Bai Zhiqiu slumped in his seat, looking utterly defeated.

Seeing Bai Zhiqiu in such a state, Yan Qingzhu decided to offer a hint:

‘Zhiqiu, haven’t you told Bai Yue that you cosplayed as ‘Little Witch’ Higanbana in a mini skirt?’

At the same time, Yan Qingzhu’s hand quietly reached for Bai Zhiqiu’s thigh, pinching a bit of soft flesh and twisting it hard.

Instantly, a sharp pain shot through his skull, causing Bai Zhiqiu to gasp.

Bai Zhiqiu turned to Yan Qingzhu angrily, only to see the girl wink at him lightly.

‘Don’t move so quickly, oh~ Bai Yue still doesn’t know you’re Higanbana! I had to come up with a reasonable explanation when she asked how we met. I heard that Higanbana is Bai Yue’s idol, so I told her we met at a comic convention, where you were cosplaying as Higanbana in a mini skirt. How’s that for an explanation?’

Yan Qingzhu whispered this to Bai Zhiqiu in a voice as soft as a mosquito’s buzz.

Thank goodness, his identity hasn’t been exposed, and his authority as a brother remains intact…

Wait a minute…

Brother’s… authority?

Does a brother in a mini skirt have any authority, especially when he’s cosplaying as his sister’s favorite idol? After all, at home, he’s a die-hard fan of Higanbana!

‘Couldn’t you have come up with a different reason?’

‘Of course, I could… but this one is more fun, don’t you think?’

After saying this, Yan Qingzhu winked at Bai Zhiqiu innocently.

‘You… you really did it to me!’

Bai Zhiqiu complained to Yan Qingzhu, feeling like he was about to cry.

He knew his sister too well! She would definitely buy a Higanbana cosplay set and nag him to cosplay, even insisting on trying out various new skirts. After all, she had been planning this for a long time, but he had firmly refused her before.

Instantly, Bai Zhiqiu recalled the day his sister left his room dejectedly, carrying a small skirt…

‘What are you two whispering about? It’s not nice to leave someone out like this!’ Bai Yue pouted at the two, especially since from her angle, it looked like Yan Qingzhu had her hand on Bai Zhiqiu’s leg, and they were engaged in an intimate ‘ear-biting’ conversation (Note: ‘Ear-biting’ here means whispering).

‘Okay, okay! Since Bai Yue knows so much about Higanbana, why don’t you introduce her to us?’ Yan Qingzhu intervened smoothly.

‘Sure, I’ll introduce you to my idol! Higanbana, the magical girl…’

Hearing Bai Yue’s words, Bai Zhiqiu nodded, as if enlightened.

It turned out that the official statement about Higanbana being a magical girl was true, but he had once said something like ‘I, the witch, in the name of the moon, will destroy you’ during his debut, which many people heard. Coupled with the magical girls’ internal knowledge of his true identity, it led to the nickname ‘Little Witch.’

As for the rest, according to some unknown source, he avoids public appearances due to social anxiety, and the rumor about him being the darling of the magical girl group is completely baseless!

Although he is indeed easily fawned over in the magical girl headquarters…

Yeah! Grouped and cherished!

However, when he heard his sister say that his popularity was due to being the cutest magical girl, Bai Zhiqiu felt a twinge of pride.

He lightly tapped Yan Qingzhu and pointed proudly at his own chest with his thumb, as if saying, ‘I’ve got the looks to beat you all!’

But his joy was short-lived.

Only to see Bai Yue raise her small hand and declare loudly, ‘In the name of the Higanbana, I will plant you in the afterlife, your soul shall nourish the next bloom! Alien, this will be your most glorious end!’ With that, Bai Yue dramatically swept her hand, ‘Ah! How cool! Brother, see? That’s the charming and fierce line from the Little Witch, huh?… Brother, Coe, you… what’s wrong with you two?’

At that moment, Bai Yue stared in surprise at Bai Zhiqiu and Yan Qingzhu. Yan Qingzhu’s mouth curled into a smile, trying her best not to laugh, while Bai Zhiqiu looked awkward, his face flushed, as if something embarrassing had just happened…

‘Bro… you look really strange! Is something wrong?’ Bai Yue asked with concern…

‘N-no… I’m fine… just thinking about something unpleasant…’ Bai Zhiqiu took a deep breath, trying to calm himself.

Being called out on his middle school lines was truly embarrassing!

‘If you’re okay, then let’s continue! The Little Witch has another line that’s super cute… Uh, Bro! Don’t leave! We haven’t finished eating!’

Seeing his sister continue, Bai Zhiqiu simply couldn’t take it anymore. He pulled Yan Qingzhu and rushed out of the cafeteria, not stopping until they reached a secluded corner of the school building.

‘Stop laughing! Stop laughing! I told you to stop laughing!’ Bai Zhiqiu fumed, his chest heaving.

‘Hahaha! This is too funny!’ Yan Qingzhu ignored Bai Zhiqiu’s protests and laughed uncontrollably.

‘It’s not that funny!’

‘No more laughing! No more laughing!’ Yan Qingzhu tried to suppress her laughter.

‘Are you satisfied now?’ Seeing Yan Qingzhu’s barely contained amusement, Bai Zhiqiu grumbled.

‘What are you talking about? I was just trying to cover our relationship. From the results, not only did Bai Yue not suspect our relationship, but your identity also remained a secret, right? Higanbana? Or the Higanbana?’

‘You!’

‘Okay, okay, no more jokes. After school, let’s walk home together.’

‘Where to?’

‘South City University.’

‘What for? You really want to go star-gazing together?’

‘You’ll see…’

As they chatted, neither noticed a girl with golden eyes passing by from a distance…

Seeing them so close, Lin Shuyao pursed her lips slightly, said nothing, and walked away swiftly…

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Bai Zhiqiu’s sudden realization that his sister knew about his cosplay as Higanbana left him stunned, nearly causing him to drop a can of cola on Yan Qingzhu’s head. The shock was like a thunderbolt, jolting him to his core.

‘How does Bai Yue know?!’ he wondered, his eyes widening as he looked at his sister, who was dragging her chin, her gaze fixed on him with a mischievous glint.

‘Who is this little playmate talking about, Bai Yue?’ Yan Qingzhu asked, her voice tinged with amusement. ‘Where is this little witch?’

‘Bah! Far away yet so close! Even her brother won’t tell her! Oh, sister is so heartbroken! Right, brother?’ Bai Yue dramatically clutched her chest, feigning sadness, her eyes gleaming with mischief.

Bai Zhiqiu’s mouth twitched, a mix of embarrassment and frustration washing over him. His great brother image, carefully crafted, was now in tatters. Slumping in his seat, he looked utterly defeated, his mind racing with the implications of his sister’s knowledge.

Seeing his state, Yan Qingzhu decided to offer a hint, her voice soft yet teasing: ‘Zhiqiu, haven’t you told Bai Yue that you cosplayed as ‘Little Witch’ Higanbana in a mini skirt?’ As she spoke, her hand quietly reached for Bai Zhiqiu’s thigh, pinching a bit of soft flesh and twisting it hard, eliciting a sharp gasp from him.

Bai Zhiqiu turned to Yan Qingzhu angrily, only to see the girl wink at him lightly, her expression a mix of amusement and mischief. ‘Don’t move so quickly, oh~ Bai Yue still doesn’t know you’re Higanbana! I had to come up with a reasonable explanation when she asked how we met. I heard that Higanbana is Bai Yue’s idol, so I told her we met at a comic convention, where you were cosplaying as Higanbana in a mini skirt. How’s that for an explanation?’

Yan Qingzhu whispered this to Bai Zhiqiu in a voice as soft as a mosquito’s buzz, her eyes sparkling with mischief. Thank goodness, his identity hadn’t been exposed, and his authority as a brother remained intact…

Wait a minute…

Brother’s… authority?

Does a brother in a mini skirt have any authority, especially when he’s cosplaying as his sister’s favorite idol? After all, at home, he’s a die-hard fan of Higanbana!

‘Couldn’t you have come up with a different reason?’ Bai Zhiqiu asked, his voice tinged with frustration.

‘Of course, I could… but this one is more fun, don’t you think?’ Yan Qingzhu replied, her voice light and playful, as she winked at him innocently.

‘You… you really did it to me!’ Bai Zhiqiu complained, feeling like he was about to cry. He knew his sister too well! She would definitely buy a Higanbana cosplay set and nag him to cosplay, even insisting on trying out various new skirts. After all, she had been planning this for a long time, but he had firmly refused her before.

Instantly, Bai Zhiqiu recalled the day his sister left his room dejectedly, carrying a small skirt, her shoulders slumped in disappointment. The memory stung, a reminder of the awkward conversations and unspoken expectations that hung between them.

‘What are you two whispering about? It’s not nice to leave someone out like this!’ Bai Yue pouted, her eyes darting between the two, especially since from her angle, it looked like Yan Qingzhu had her hand on Bai Zhiqiu’s leg, and they were engaged in an intimate ‘ear-biting’ conversation (Note: ‘Ear-biting’ here means whispering).

‘Okay, okay! Since Bai Yue knows so much about Higanbana, why don’t you introduce her to us?’ Yan Qingzhu intervened smoothly, her voice light and cheerful, a stark contrast to the tension that hung in the air.

‘Sure, I’ll introduce you to my idol! Higanbana, the magical girl…’

Hearing Bai Yue’s words, Bai Zhiqiu nodded, as if enlightened. It turned out that the official statement about Higanbana being a magical girl was true, but he had once said something like ‘I, the witch, in the name of the moon, will destroy you’ during his debut, which many people heard. Coupled with the magical girls’ internal knowledge of his true identity, it led to the nickname ‘Little Witch.’

As for the rest, according to some unknown source, he avoids public appearances due to social anxiety, and the rumor about him being the darling of the magical girl group is completely baseless!

Although he is indeed easily fawned over in the magical girl headquarters…

Yeah! Grouped and cherished!

However, when he heard his sister say that his popularity was due to being the cutest magical girl, Bai Zhiqiu felt a twinge of pride. He lightly tapped Yan Qingzhu and pointed proudly at his own chest with his thumb, as if saying, ‘I’ve got the looks to beat you all!’ But his joy was short-lived.

Only to see Bai Yue raise her small hand and declare loudly, ‘In the name of the Higanbana, I will plant you in the afterlife, your soul shall nourish the next bloom! Alien, this will be your most glorious end!’ With that, Bai Yue dramatically swept her hand, ‘Ah! How cool! Brother, see? That’s the charming and fierce line from the Little Witch, huh?… Brother, Coe, you… what’s wrong with you two?’

At that moment, Bai Yue stared in surprise at Bai Zhiqiu and Yan Qingzhu. Yan Qingzhu’s mouth curled into a smile, trying her best not to laugh, while Bai Zhiqiu looked awkward, his face flushed, as if something embarrassing had just happened…

‘Bro… you look really strange! Is something wrong?’ Bai Yue asked with concern, her brow furrowed in worry…

‘N-no… I’m fine… just thinking about something unpleasant…’ Bai Zhiqiu took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. Being called out on his middle school lines was truly embarrassing!

‘If you’re okay, then let’s continue! The Little Witch has another line that’s super cute… Uh, Bro! Don’t leave! We haven’t finished eating!’

Seeing his sister continue, Bai Zhiqiu simply couldn’t take it anymore. He pulled Yan Qingzhu and rushed out of the cafeteria, not stopping until they reached a secluded corner of the school building. ‘Stop laughing! Stop laughing! I told you to stop laughing!’ Bai Zhiqiu fumed, his chest heaving with anger and embarrassment.

‘Hahaha! This is too funny!’ Yan Qingzhu ignored Bai Zhiqiu’s protests and laughed uncontrollably, her eyes sparkling with amusement.

‘It’s not that funny!’ Bai Zhiqiu grumbled, his voice laced with frustration.

‘No more laughing! No more laughing!’ Yan Qingzhu tried to suppress her laughter, her shoulders shaking with the effort.

‘Are you satisfied now?’ Seeing Yan Qingzhu’s barely contained amusement, Bai Zhiqiu grumbled, his arms crossed over his chest.

‘What are you talking about? I was just trying to cover our relationship. From the results, not only did Bai Yue not suspect our relationship, but your identity also remained a secret, right? Higanbana? Or the Higanbana?’ Yan Qingzhu replied, her voice teasing and light.

‘You!’ Bai Zhiqiu huffed, his cheeks still flushed with embarrassment.

‘Okay, okay, no more jokes. After school, let’s walk home together.’

‘Where to?’

‘South City University.’

‘What for? You really want to go star-gazing together?’

‘You’ll see…’

As they chatted, neither noticed a girl with golden eyes passing by from a distance, her expression unreadable as she walked swiftly away, leaving them to their private world of shared secrets and unspoken feelings.

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