Why is my journey to the world of anime a strange tale of rules?

(Players who have completed the game generally believe this to be true, and most players think it's pure nonsense. Any attempt to delve deeper into the secrets of any dungeon will lead to various dangers. Anyone who isn't an idiot can clearly understand this fact.)

Dark Night Level Game Hint:

1. The audience offstage doesn't need to care about the facts.

(Authority unconfirmed)

2. People who cannot stand firm in their positions are not needed.

(Authority unconfirmed)

3. Fanatical faith perfectly matches idols.

(Authority unconfirmed)

4. All Alice wants is a friend!

(Players who have completed the game generally believe it to be true, but the specific reasons cannot be explained due to the power of the rules.)

These 12 hints are a stark contrast to the previous two dungeons which only had 4. Unfortunately, players who have completed the dungeon can't provide much detailed information. Since the power of the [Campus Ghost Stories] dungeon can be applied outside of the dungeon itself, players can only speculate about most of the 12 hints.

"So, what did you see in it?"

Zhenfei looked at Gao Hai with great curiosity and asked.

"It's certain that there's at least one hidden area in [Wisteria Middle School], most likely underground. Many of the clues here are things that players who have completed the game haven't found, and those clues are very likely related to the hidden area. After all, these clues are often related to a perfect completion, and if you just want to survive and escape the dungeon, you might not necessarily encounter scenes related to the clues."

Gao Hai gave a very calm answer.

"Your conclusion is basically something that all the players on the forum who are following this instance have realized..."

Princess Zhenfei was clearly dissatisfied with Gao Hai's answer and immediately frowned.

"Yes, yes, I'm not satisfied. Okay, I don't want to talk about this now. I came to the hot spring hotel to relax, not to continue fighting against the rules of ghost stories. So, let's change the subject."

Gao Hai sighed deeply, waved his hand, and turned to look at Zhenfei.

"That's just a perfunctory response. What topic would you like to change the subject to?"

Zhenfei pursed her lips, but didn't insist on this unpleasant topic. Instead, she followed Gao Hai's lead and asked.

"Well, shouldn't you ask yourself that?"

Gao Hai simply continued speaking.

"Ask yourself?"

Consort Zhen was taken aback.

"correct."

"What do you mean...?"

Puzzled, the girl looked up and realized that Gao Hai had been silently watching her the whole time.

Their dark brown eyes met those of a brownish-purple gaze.

Seeing Gao Hai's calm gaze fixed on her, Zhenfei's heart began to beat a little faster.

Interlude 2-25: Tonight's moonlight is serene and clear, like a dream.

The night was deeper.

The streetlights flickered slightly, pedestrians gradually thinned out, the lights in the buildings went out one by one, and everything became increasingly quiet.

Gao Hai continued to gaze quietly at the girl in front of him.

Zhenfei lowered her head shyly, no longer daring to meet Gao Hai's gaze.

Thump—thump—

My heart started racing again.

What's with this atmosphere? Is this guy trying to do *that* again?

Last month at Gao Hai's house, she was pushed onto the bed and kissed by him, and they almost went too far. Even now, Maki can still clearly recall the experience, so clearly that it seems as if it all happened just yesterday.

And now, at this very moment, she is feeling the same thrill as she did during that experience.

If I stay here, he'll definitely do *that* to me, right?

Princess Zhenfei instinctively shrank back.

Looking forward to it?

are you afraid?

Should we try to escape again?

But what came back to her mind was the scene in the corridor just now, when Gao Hai carried Qian Hua and turned to leave.

She overheard what Chika and Takami had said earlier.

Hai Jun said in the corridor that he had been enduring it for many days.

Hasn't he been staying with me the whole time these past few days?

Despite touching me inappropriately so many times, he still claims to have endured it for many days. Sure enough, Haijun and Qianhua have already gone that far, haven't they?

We've only known each other for a few days, and she's already gone to that extent? It's utterly shameless and brazen! How can she be so casual? And after that, did she deliberately give me her time? What is this, pity?

However, if I hadn't chosen to avoid Haijun when we had that intimate encounter, perhaps all of this would be different now... No, what's the point of thinking about that? What I need to figure out is the choice I should make now.

If only it were that easy to make a choice...

Maki felt her head was starting to spin.

My heart continued to race.

She suddenly felt a pang of resentment towards Gao Hai beside her, because he hadn't done anything, just silently watched her, as if he had already given her the choice. If he had been as direct as he had been last time, like that time at his house, and forced her directly, perhaps she wouldn't be so conflicted, and could simply accept it passively.

But if he really does that, can I really passively accept it and just let things take their course?

Someone like me, dishonest, an idiot who can't face his true self.

What should I do?

"True concubine."

She heard him suddenly call her name.

"Um……"

In a soft response, he placed his fingers on her chin, gently stroking her cheek, and slowly lifting her head.

Princess Zhenfei felt her heart pounding even harder.

She almost immediately closed her eyes, waiting for him to kiss her.

But Gao Hai just stared at her silently, without saying a word, holding her face in his hands and staring at her.

"What are you doing...?"

The girl, her cheeks flushed from being stared at like that, couldn't help but mutter under her breath.

"I'm wondering, last time you kicked me, will you punch me or kick me twice this time?"

Gao Hai smiled and said to Zhenfei in a teasing tone.

"What... You're the one bullying me..."

Unexpectedly, Maki puffed up her cheeks and gently slapped Gao Hai when he brought up the old matter again.

"Then, can you close your eyes?"

Then, a moment later, Gao Hai's face drew closer, and his voice became lower.

The girl's body trembled once again.

She stared intently into Gao Hai's eyes, as if she were melting into them.

With her breathing becoming increasingly rapid, Maki felt her head spinning more and more, and she became increasingly unable to think.

But she already knew what she needed to do now.

Close your eyes and lean forward slightly.

This kiss was very light, very light.

Gao Hai carefully kissed Maki's lips, as if touching a fragile work of art, cautiously and patiently protecting her, guiding this easily frightened girl little by little to adapt to this rhythm and atmosphere.

Slowly, they got a little closer.

He reached out and pulled the girl's slender body into his arms.

It wasn't until Zhenfei started to feel that Gao Hai was being too slow that he finally got up and carried the girl step by step into the room.

thump—

The dull footsteps sounded like the beating of a heart.

Even though she had imagined this moment countless times in her heart, when it was actually about to happen, Maki still couldn't help but feel nervous again.

"Are you scared?"

Gao Hai's voice rang in my ears along with his breathing.

"...Don't bully me."

Princess Zhenfei could only utter murmurs, making it impossible to tell whether she was begging for mercy or being coquettish.

Thump—thump—

The sound of a heartbeat is so loud that it's impossible to find peace and quiet.

Then, he gently placed her on the soft bed, and she instinctively curled up again, her body trembling with nervousness.

"I like you, Maki."

His voice rang in her ears once more, blending with his gentle kiss on her cheek and into her senses.

"So, could you please stay with me?"

He asked again in a low voice.

The only thing the girl, who was completely lost in her dazed state of mind, could do was nod gently.