Collapse? No, this is just everyday life.

It seems that when I face Xilin again in the future, I can try to respond to that feeling.

......

Meanwhile, at Kiana's house.

Kiana was filled with questions, but with her parents present at dinner, she couldn't ask them a single one.

After enduring the agonizing wait until dinner was over, Kiana couldn't hold back any longer and dragged Sirin to her room.

"Nothing really happened this afternoon?"

"I've said it so many times, no!"

Sullen shook off Kiana's painfully gripped wrist and casually sat on her bed, frowning as she spoke.

"That's not right, that shouldn't be the case. He actually held back, or was it because you were too arrogant that he didn't notice?"

Kiana muttered to herself, looking completely bewildered.

Upon hearing this, Xilin blushed immediately and hurriedly retorted, "Who's being arrogant? You're the arrogant one, your whole family is arrogant!"

"But aren't we family?"

"Well... I didn't!"

"Ha~"

Kiana chuckled dismissively and began to work on her brain, which was almost degenerating into a paramecium because her best friends Mei and Yaya were there.

There's no need to verify anymore; it's certain that Xilin is interested in Ayu.

They were all hanging out together, so when did he manage to hook up with Celine? They hadn't been alone together before...

wrong!

Kiana wasn't stupid to begin with, and this was the first time in a long time that she had started using her brain, recalling some distant memories.

Wasn't that festival just the two of them alone together?!

At first, I didn't think anything of it, but the more I thought about it, the more suspicious it seemed!

Could something have happened back then that made this innocent pufferfish fall for it?!

She knew her sisters very well. Because she had always attended an all-girls school and her eldest sister had blocked her from all social events like banquets, she was arguably the easiest to deceive in the family.

Most importantly, she remembered that it was because of her negligence that Celine was left alone.

Thinking of this, Kiana's face immediately twisted in pain.

So, it turns out that Xilin's liking for Ayu was something she orchestrated.

Chapter 134 Kiana: I'm not interested in Ayu!

Just as Kiana's mind was in a state of confusion, Sirin, who had been silent for a while, spoke up.

"Kiana."

"what?"

The call woke Kiana from her daze. Sirin hesitated for a moment before slowly speaking to her best friend, "Actually, I told Bronya yesterday."

Although they bicker and argue every day, their relationship is indeed the best, so there are some things that Xilin doesn't want to hide.

"say what?"

Looking at Kiana, Sirin opened her mouth, her face gradually turning red. After a few seconds, she stammered, "It's just that, it's about me, I like... Rain."

When it came to expressing her feelings, Sirin's voice was very low, almost inaudible, but Kiana understood.

This greatly shocked Kiana, who subconsciously said, "Wow, you can secretly like someone, but now you're openly showing your displeasure? Didn't Bronya scold you?"

"..."

Sirin's face flushed bright red, and she stared at Kiana with a mixture of embarrassment and anger.

You know that's enough, why do you have to say it out loud?!

Kiana realized she had spoken out of turn and covered her mouth in embarrassment.

After a moment, Xilin finally managed to suppress the urge to hit someone and said, "No."

"No?! Is this still Bronya?"

Seeing Kiana's bewildered expression, Sirin nodded, somewhat puzzled.

Why? What did she say?

Without keeping her in suspense, Celine said directly, "She said she knows."

"that is all?"

"Also, I was told not to tell Seele yet."

"..."

Kiana fell silent. This situation was beyond her comprehension. She looked to Sirin for help: "Do you know what this means?"

"how could I know?"

"..."

After another long silence, Sirin suddenly raised her hand and patted Kiana's shoulder, speaking like a senior: "So, Kiana, since you also like Rain, I think it would be better to tell Bronya. Although I hate that there might be other people involved, but..."

"I've already told you, I'm not interested in Ayu!!!!"

Kiana roared, interrupting Sirin's voice.

"Really?" Sirin clearly didn't believe it.

"Really?! Even if I, Kiana, am unwanted, remain single forever, and die alone, I would never have even the slightest interest in Ayu!!!"

With her hands raised, Kiana blushed and swore a solemn oath.

......

After the first day, the buzz surrounding the mini-game festival began to build.

After a busy first day, Nangong Yu and Bronya started playing games with each other.

Nangong Yu spent the entire afternoon playing the action roguelike game that Bronya and the others had made several times. It wasn't until her stomach started growling that she realized it was lunchtime. She stretched and stood up.

I have to say, this game is quite addictive.

Although only four classes were available in the demo, the game was incredibly fun with its abundance of skills and items, as well as its impressive, skill-like combat feel. I spent an entire afternoon playing, and each time it was almost a different boss, making it highly replayable. I even almost forgot about the time.

For players, it's definitely a fast-food experience that's satisfying, and it certainly lives up to the reputation of the Pokémon development team.

However, while it's good, it's not quite as good as Plants vs. Zombies.

The level of popularity was barely maintained on the first day.

But by the next day, the difference in popularity began to become apparent.

Rubbing her empty stomach, Nangong Yu went downstairs and was momentarily stunned to see the empty living room and kitchen.

No, what about people?

Where are Seele and Kaguya?

I glanced at the time; the hour hand of the clock on the wall was almost pointing to 9. Aren't they going to eat yet, so late?

Because she was so hungry, Nangong Yu grabbed an apple, washed it quickly, and started eating it as she headed upstairs.

I opened my bedroom door, and it was still empty.

Since that's the case, then...

Walking to the other side and opening Kaguya's room, three chattering voices immediately came out.

"There should be an ear of corn here!"

"The cherry blossoms are still on cooldown, what should I do?!"

"Oh no! The stroller is gone..."

Seele, Bronya, and the other two were huddled together on the bed, wearing tank tops and shorts, their pert buttocks facing him as they moved around. In front of them was a laptop running Plants vs. Zombies, which Seele was frantically operating, while Kaguya and Bronya pointed and gestured on either side.

Nangong Yu raised her eyebrows, and, with interest, ate her apple and leaned closer.

Good grief, so he was playing games and forgot all about time. He didn't even realize there was someone next to him when he got right next to them.

I tapped a few times on my phone, then looked down at the screen, where several large, ghastly green characters appeared: 'Zombies ate your brain!'

"Idiot, let me do it!"

"......oh."

Seele immediately looked aggrieved and handed the mouse to Bronya.

"Is the game fun?"

"Fun."

A male voice suddenly rang out, and Seele and the others instinctively responded.

Soon, they realized something was wrong and turned their heads almost simultaneously.

"rain?"

"elder brother!"

"Husband?"

Forget her frustration, Seele jumped up and ran to her brother's side.

I've been getting a lot of complaints from Bronya all afternoon; my brother is so much better.

"Isn't my brother playing the game that Bronya made?"

She opened her mouth and took a bite of the apple in her brother's hand. With her eyes half-closed, she savored the sweetness in her mouth and asked in a muffled voice.

"Would you like to check the time?"

With a touch of amusement, Nangong Yu pointed to the wall clock.

Three questioning gazes drifted over, and a surprised voice quickly followed.