Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

Emotions are inherently selfish and cannot be relinquished. Running away will only cause you increasing pain, like swallowing a bitter pill...

"Really just friends?"

"Hmm... um."

On one side is Xilin, and on the other is Ziyao, who is taking the initiative to attack.

Kiana's hard-won resolve wavered once again.

From St. Freya Academy until now, the string in my heart has been suppressed, teetering on the brink of breaking.

Seeing that Kiana did not reject her approach, Ziyao grasped the other's slender hand this time.

"That would be such a pity, and those words really hurt me."

"Hey, why?"

Hearing Ziyao say she wasn't feeling well, Qiya, who was caught up in her inner struggle, was pulled back to reality.

"Because I like Kiana."

This time, she hit a straight shot.

The girl's face flushed bright red instantly, and her heart skipped a beat.

Her brain was buzzing, and then a broken record appeared, repeating Ziyao's words over and over in her own mind.

'I like Kiana....'

......

Did you hear that wrong?

So sudden, Kiana even wondered if it was a hallucination.

This was Ziyao's first confession, and it's hard to imagine how Mei would feel after hearing it, given that her confession had been rejected.

"Like? Don't try to comfort me. I'm not a child. I'm not going to be a fool and drink myself into oblivion, hiding away and heartbroken."

Kiana has given up and laid her cards on the table; she just likes it, so what?

How could I possibly feel bad? I just don't want to see anyone. I'll just find an arcade or internet cafe, order unlimited Coke, and play like crazy for a month!

"Why bring up these things when Mei is already here?"

Kiana turned her flushed face away and asked in a huff.

"Because I also like Kiana."

She took another step closer, her clear eyes filled with intense seriousness.

Faced with such a confession from such a lovely girl, it would be hard for anyone to refuse.

Kiana's heart was pounding. She wanted to say yes, but her concerns prevented her from speaking.

[Ignore Mei. The servants like her; perhaps it's just because they went through the same cycle of reincarnation.]

Do you perhaps believe that everything I showed you was fake?

Xilin continued to persuade him, her tone full of displeasure.

【Sister Xilin...】

【Humph. 】

She was so anxious watching this that she wished she could forcefully switch bodies back.

She doesn't remember getting entangled with those shady women, if you could truly...

Seeing Kiana wavering more and more, even flustered and unsure how to respond to Ziyao, Xilin pressed her advantage.

In other words, Ziyao's attraction to so many girls wasn't due to fickleness, but simply because of the entanglements of countless causes and effects.

Whoever wins her over first can make her their exclusive lover or wife...

Therefore, they did not lose.

If you seize the opportunity, you have the potential to become a true winner.

Furthermore, if everyone is a reincarnated being, wouldn't it be unfair to only give it to Mei?

If she knew, she wouldn't want Kiana to make such a sacrifice either.

【】

? ?

"Too surprised to the point of mental blanking?"

Seeing Kiana lost in thought, Ziyao poked her soft cheek.

Kiana, what's your answer?

"Answer? What answer?"

"I like you, so what do you think? Is it rejection?"

"I do not know."

be terribly upset.

To be honest, she really wanted to say yes.

I want to hold the girl in my arms right now and kiss her sweetly.

But that won't work.

Sometimes, when you care too much, even ordinary actions become distorted.

Once a relationship crosses a line, everything will never be the same again.

Am I really that unworthy of your affection...?

Ziyao pretended to think that Kiana had rejected her, and forced a sob into her voice, wiping away non-existent tears.

Kiana was at a loss and hurriedly tried to comfort Ziyao.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she got close, the girl's expression turned cold, and she gently tugged at her collar.

"But Kiana, what will be the price?"

Ziyao gently blew warm air into Kiana's ear, drawing out the sound.

"—You'll die."

Creating Herrscher dolls...

The project demands extremely high levels of mental strength, coordination, and material quality; if any step goes wrong, all efforts will be in vain.

The Honkai continues to erode Kiana, and if she is not separated from Sirin, she will eventually be captured by the Honkai again.

There's always a strange sense of unease when using the [Puppeteer] ability to manipulate Kiana.

There was a certain resentment between them, not because the girl rejected her, but because the girl herself rejected herself.

Undoubtedly, this would likely lead to production failure.

Even if it's just acting, you still have to be my lover.

Ziyao said coldly, "This is not a joke."

"I'm going to die...?"

Kiana immediately understood Ziyao's words; this wasn't just her problem.

And then there's Celine, who's always sharing a body with us, which isn't good for her either.

Kiana hopes that Sirin can have a life of her own.

"Yes."

Xie Ziyao hugged Kiana and said something that was almost a threat.

A moist, warm breath caressed the girl's sensitive earlobe.

She had completely taken the initiative.

At this moment, she was no longer the one being pinned down; as if she had turned back into a boy, she pinned Kiana against the wall, displaying great dominance.

The poor girl was being manipulated by Ziyao, and the soft moans brought her a sense of pleasure.

—Going with the flow, Kiana now only needs the final blow.

“Swishing…”

Due to the height difference, Xie Ziyao had to put her hands on her body and gently tiptoe up.

No one will refuse a sticker that's delivered to their door.

Kiana closed her eyes and leaned slightly forward to allow Ziyao to kiss her more easily.

"......"

Unlike a sneaky kiss, a real kiss is so sweet and comfortable.

Soft, intertwined with each other's warmth.

Like a poison, it drew Kiana deeper and deeper into its allure.

Ziyao wanted to take the lead, but Kiana hugged her instead.

Her body was very light, like a feather, and could be easily controlled.

"Kiana... Na... wait..."

Seeing the car overturn, Ziyao panicked and gently punched Kiana's chest, trying to escape.

But with her toes touching the floor and she being held, she had no foothold at all.

Even though Kiana's movements were gentle, she still couldn't escape.

(Abridged - data saved for you)

After a long while, the two, panting heavily, tore off the silver thread, and Ziyao collapsed to the ground, her legs giving way.

Kiana's pretty face was flushed, and she was panting heavily. The white mist dissipated in the cold air, but she felt very hot.

She wore a satisfied expression, lightly licking her upper lip, recalling the sweetness she had just tasted.