I am a freeloader in the anime world

"Oh?"

When Takamiya Mana heard what Tokisaki Kurumi said, she opened her mouth slightly with a look of surprise. She paused for a moment, as if digesting the comments she had just heard, and then spoke slowly with a bit of curiosity and confusion.

"This is the first time I've heard you comment on a human being like this. In the past, didn't you always treat humans as food and be indifferent to their existence? Why did you suddenly change your attitude today and become interested in them? Is there any special reason behind this, or did something special happen to change your opinion?"

There was obvious surprise and inquiry in Takamiya Mana's tone. Obviously, she was very surprised by what Tokisaki Kurumi said. She knew that for Tokisaki Kurumi, humans were just her food, which might be a necessity for her survival. But now, her attitude seemed to have changed subtly, which made Takamiya Mana curious and made her want to know more.

Takamiya Mana stared at Tokisaki Kurumi, trying to find some clues from her eyes and expression.

Mana Takamiya knew very well that Tokisaki Kurumi was not a simple character, and every move and decision of hers was carefully considered. So now, she wanted to find out what secrets were hidden behind it.

"Human?" A meaningful smile appeared on Tokisaki Kurumi's lips. She did not directly answer Takamiya Mana's question, but turned her gaze to Su Yang.

There was a hint of amusement and mockery in Tokisaki Kurumi's eyes, as if she was mocking Takamiya Mana.

Then, Tokisaki Kurumi, she sighed softly, with a hint of regret in her tone.

"Ah~, it seems that my date with You-kun can't go on. What a pity, what a pity..."

There was a hint of teasing and joking in Tokisaki Kurumi's voice, as if she was expressing regret for the unexpected interruption of the date, and as if she was deliberately teasing Su Yang.

There was a sense of ease and comfort in Tokisaki Kurumi's words, and she didn't seem to feel really lost because of the interruption of the date.

Her attitude and tone showed that she didn't care about the date or Su Yang.

She seemed to just be enjoying the process, the game, just like a cat teasing its prey when it's catching a mouse.

At this moment, Tokisaki Kurumi and Su Yang's eyes met in the air, and the atmosphere became a little subtle. Su Yang's heart was full of vigilance, while Tokisaki Kurumi seemed relaxed. She seemed to be enjoying this game, enjoying the feeling of being in control of everything. And Su Yang was alert and on guard.

Then, Tokisaki Kurumi turned her head and looked at Takamiya Mana. In response to Takamiya Mana's question, Tokisaki Kurumi did not say anything, but just smiled slightly and did not directly answer her question.

Then, a cunning light flashed in Tokisaki Kurumi's eyes, as if she was hinting at something, and as if she was deliberately keeping the secret.

This undoubtedly made Takamiya Mana even more curious and expectant, wanting to know what she was up to.

"Date?" Chonggong Mana frowned slightly, and he turned to look at Su Yang. Before this, he did not pay much attention to Su Yang, but now he realized that the man in front of him did not seem to be an ordinary person.

Under normal circumstances, an ordinary person facing such a tense scene - the gathering of AST members, the manifestation of the 'nightmare' of spirit outfits, and the appearance of these spirit troops, even if he is not scared to death, he will at least show a look of fear.

However, Su Yang was different. From the moment 'nightmare' revealed his spiritual outfit until Somiya Mana and the others appeared, Su Yang's face never showed too much surprise. His expression always maintained a calm and unhurried peace.

This extraordinary calmness made Chonggong Mana re-examine Su Yang. She began to suspect that Su Yang might not be an ignorant ordinary person, but a person who knew something about elves and might even have some connection with them.

This realization caused a subtle change in Chonggong Mana's attitude towards Su Yang. She no longer looked down on Su Yang, but began to observe him with an equal and even slightly curious eye.

Mana Takamiya's gaze stayed on Su Yang for a moment. She noticed every detail of Su Yang - from his eyes and expression to his posture, breathing, and even the subtle aura emanating from him.

All this silently told Somiya Mana that Su Yang was not an easy character to deal with.

Afterwards, Takamiya Mana turned her gaze to Tokisaki Kurumi. She remembered what Tokisaki Kurumi had said before. The meaning revealed in those words seemed to imply that Su Yang was not a simple person.

Tokisaki Kurumi's words and actions are always full of meaning. She would not show such interest in an ordinary person for no reason.

This made Chonggong Mana very interested in Su Yang's identity and background.

Mana Takamiya began to recall the previous conversation with Tokisaki Kurumi, trying to find some clues from it. She realized that Tokisaki Kurumi's attitude towards Su Yang was completely different from her attitude towards other humans.

This was not only because of the so-called "date" between her and Su Yang, but also because of the special emotion revealed in her tone when she mentioned Su Yang. It did not seem like contempt for other humans at all.

Mana Takamiya also knew that Tokisaki Kurumi was a very elusive spirit. Behind every decision and action of hers, there were complex purposes and considerations. She would not show interest in a person for no reason, especially a human. This made Mana Takamiya more convinced that Su Yang was no ordinary person.

So, Takamiya Mana began to think about the impact of Su Yang's appearance and his relationship with Tokisaki Kurumi on the current situation.

Chonggong Mana knew that any small change in the relationship between elves and humans, who were enemies of life and death, could trigger a series of unpredictable chain reactions. The appearance of Su Yang undoubtedly added uncertainty to this already complicated situation.

Mana Takamiya's heart was full of doubts, but she did not show too much anxiety. As the ace of the ace in AST, she had experienced countless crises and challenges, and she knew very well that any anxiety and panic would be useless before she figured out the truth of the matter.

Now, Mana Takamiya needs to stay calm, analyze the situation rationally, and find out the truth hidden beneath the surface.

Takamiya Mana looked at Su Yang again, and this time, there was more scrutiny and inquiry in her eyes. She wanted to know Su Yang's true identity, the relationship between him and Tokisaki Kurumi, and what role he played in this world where elves and humans intertwined.