Yoimiya looked at Qiu Bai and his two companions, leaning forward slightly with her hands clenched into fists.
"Shh, keep it down, keep it down."
"Otherwise even mine will be discovered by him soon!"
Yoimiya quickly whispered to Qiu Bai and the others.
"Alright, alright."
"I surrender, Sir Samurai."
The young man reluctantly gripped his Vision and handed it over to the samurai with a face full of regret.
"Well, that acting."
"Even Azhdaha could learn a thing or two."
Qiu Bai smirked as he watched the young man hand over the fake Vision with such a convincing look of reluctance.
"Hmph, very well, let's go!"
The Tenryou Commission samurai glanced at the Vision in his hand, grunted, and left with his men.
"Miss Yoimiya, thank you so much!"
"If not for the fake one you slipped me earlier, I would have been in real trouble."
The young man approached Yoimiya and expressed his gratitude.
"No problem~!"
"Your performance was quite impressive too."
Yoimiya smiled and waved her hand dismissively at the young man.
"What Qiu Bai said was actually true."
"So this really is a fake Vision."
Lumine looked at the young man and remarked in surprise.
"Seeing how you all acted just now, I can tell we're all on the same side!"
"This young lady almost rushed forward earlier, thankfully this gentleman stopped her, otherwise it would have been disastrous."
Yoimiya looked at Lumine, then at Qiu Bai, and said with a smile.
"Oh, I forgot to introduce myself."
"I'm Yoimiya, the current owner of Naganohara Fireworks. I make a living selling fireworks. Please look after me!"
Yoimiya placed one hand on her chest and introduced herself enthusiastically to Qiu Bai and his companions.
"There probably isn't anyone in all of Hanamizaka who doesn't know Miss Yoimiya, the Queen of the Summer Festival!"
"Without her and her fireworks shop, Narukami Island would be like summer without sunshine!"
The young man looked at Yoimiya and said with a smile.
"Such an amazing person! I love fireworks too!"
"I'm Paimon, nice to meet you!"
Paimon flew beside Yoimiya and said cheerfully.
"I'm Lumine."
Lumine introduced herself to the enthusiastic Yoimiya.
"I'm Qiu Bai."
"From Liyue, a consultant for the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor."
Qiu Bai smiled as he introduced himself to the enthusiastic young woman.
"Hehe."
"You're making me blush, Hanshiro."
Yoimiya looked at the young man, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"Speaking of which... rather than thanking me, you should be more grateful to Master Masakatsu."
"Thanks to him, he left some counterfeit Visions at my shop..."
Yoimiya explained to Hanshiro.
"Back then, even my Vision was saved thanks to Master Masakatsu fake."
"Otherwise, even doing business would have become inconvenient for me."
Yoimiya frowned as she spoke to Hanshiro.
"Ah, Master Masakatsu is truly a good person."
"Unfortunately, good people don't always have good fortune..."
Hanshiro sighed, speaking with some emotion.
"Miss Yoimiya, I'll take my leave now."
"Need to lay low for a while."
After saying this, Hanshiro walked away.
"Master Masakatsu..."
Qiu Bai stroked his chin, murmuring.
"Eh? What is it, friends?"
"Do you know Master Masakatsu as well?"
Yoimiya looked at Qiu Bai and asked excitedly.
"We heard about him from Miss Ayaka."
"Now, we're preparing to rescue him."
Qiu Bai crossed his arms over his chest and smiled at Yoimiya.
"Really?"
"So it was arranged by the Shirasagi Princess!"
Yoimiya exclaimed happily upon hearing the name Ayaka.
"That's wonderful."
"Actually, these past few days, I've been thinking about breaking him out of jail..."
Yoimiya stroked her chin, muttering.
"But I thought if I just rushed in recklessly."
"Wouldn't I cause trouble for Lady Kamisato and the others? Haha..."
Yoimiya scratched her head, looking a bit embarrassed.
"So."
"Can I join you?!"
Yoimiya looked at Qiu Bai and his companions with a smile.
"Of course, no problem!"
"Ayaka also told us to find help at the Naganohara Fireworks shop. Looks like she meant Yoimiya!"
Paimon nodded with a smile at Yoimiya.
"Hehe, looks like besides helping hide Vision bearers in my shop."
"I finally have a chance to be of real use!"
Yoimiya happily said to Paimon.
"Oh right, Master Masakatsu is being held in the city jail."
"I've already surveyed the surrounding area, and there's a perfect infiltration point."
Yoimiya smile faded as she explained to Qiu Bai and the others.
"Yoimiya is so reliable."
"We definitely found the right person."
Paimon looked at Yoimiya with her hands on her hips, smiling.
"Right? Hehe, once we're ready, let's set out!"
"We must~ must rescue Master Masakatsu!"
Yoimiya laughed and then hugged her chest, speaking with determination.
"Rescue him!"
Paimon mimicked Yoimiya expression and repeated her words.
Just as they were about to leave, Qiu Bai stopped them.
"Hmm... wait a moment."
"Let me see where exactly he's being held."
Qiu Bai closed his eyes slightly, his spiritual sense sweeping across the entirety of Inazuma City.
"Found him."
Qiu Bai opened his eyes and smiled at Yoimiya and the others.
"Found..."
"Qiu Bai, what did you find?"
Yoimiya looked at Qiu Bai, a bit confused.
"I found Master Masakatsu location, of course."
Qiu Bai smiled and explained to Yoimiya.
"Hmm, hmm... huh?!"
"You found him? How did you find him?!"
Yoimiya looked at Qiu Bai in astonishment.
"Miss Yoimiya, you must have heard about certain extraordinary individuals in this world, right?"
Qiu Bai smiled at Yoimiya.
"Mm-hmm!"
"I know about that. I've even seen people who can produce flowers out of thin air."
Yoimiya nodded and smiled at Qiu Bai.
"Could it be that Mr. Qiu Bai is also one of these people?"
Yoimiya looked at Qiu Bai with a puzzled expression.
"Yes, I'm one of those rare extraordinary individuals."
"I have a kind of clairvoyance, and I can instantly transport people to the place I've seen."
Qiu Bai explained to Yoimiya with a serious face.
"This guy..."
"When it comes to deceiving people, he's no less skillful than that drunkard bard."
Paimon turned to Lumine, opened her palms and spoke disdainfully.
Lumine nodded in agreement, placing her hands on her hips and looking at Qiu Bai with contempt.
"So amazing?!"
"That means Mr. Qiu Bai can take us to rescue Master Masakatsu instantly!"
Yoimiya looked at Qiu Bai excitedly.
"That's right, you all go prepare first."
"When you're ready, come find me."
Qiu Bai mouth twitched as he saw Yoimiya immediately believe him, then smiled and said.
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