Flower Fairy: After transmigrating again, I became An'an's younger brother.

Chengyi then understood the whole story.

Is it because she called her "Sister Shanmeng" that Hongyu also wants Tong to call her "Sister"?

Then... if Tong also calls her "older sister"...

Chengyi tilted her head and thought for a moment.

But she was originally created by Kirito, so calling her "older sister" doesn't seem quite right...

She then abandoned this complicated thought and continued to observe the development of events in a daze.

Just as Chengyi continued to observe, An Yingchun finally couldn't hold back any longer.

She flew over, standing between Dark Shadow Red Rain and Xia Tong, arms outstretched, in a protective stance:

"No! Absolutely not!"

Dark Shadow Red Rain was blocked by her, and tilted his head to look at her:

"Why not?"

"Because...because..."

Shadow Tsubaki hesitated for a second, then had a sudden inspiration, "Because Kirito already has an older sister! She doesn't need a second one!"

"Can't there be a second sister?"

Dark Shadow Red Rain blinked in confusion. "But you can have many friends, but can't you have many sisters?"

"..."

Shadow Camellia was stumped by the question.

She opened her mouth, about to refute, but found that this logic... seemed indeed impossible to refute.

Seeing that she didn't speak, Shadow Red Rain continued to earnestly explain his "theory":

"He's my friend. Chengyi calls Shanmeng 'Sister Shanmeng,' so..."

She paused, organized her unique logic, and then added with even greater certainty:

"He can also call me 'sister.' That would make us feel closer."

"Closer?!"

An Yingchun's voice rose several octaves.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, but her slightly trembling fingertips and increasingly reddened ears silently proclaimed—calm down? Calm down my ass!

"Do you even know what you're saying?!"

"Um."

Shadow Red Rain nodded seriously.

"How old are you? How old is Xiaotong? Don't you have any idea?!"

Shadow Camellia pointed at Shadow Crimson Rain, her fingertips trembling slightly, "You—you—"

She struggled for a long time, but couldn't find the right words to describe her feelings at that moment.

Because she suddenly realized that her anger wasn't just due to "how absurd this logic is"...

There are other, more personal, and more unspeakable reasons.

—She hasn't even been called "sister" by Xiaotong yet.

The moment the thought popped into her head, Shadow Camellia immediately suppressed it, pressing it back firmly.

She would never admit it.

Absolutely not... at least not when there are many people around.

"Tsubaki, it's just a name..."

Xia Tong's voice came from the side, carrying a hint of helpless comfort.

However, he hadn't finished speaking—

"Chun, do you also want Xia Tong to call you 'older sister'?"

Shadow Red Rain tilted her head, her orange-red eyes staring directly into Shadow Spring's eyes, her tone filled with pure confusion and curiosity.

Shadow Camellia's body suddenly stiffened.

Her ears turned even redder, the redness spreading from her ears to the edges of her cheeks.

"What nonsense are you spouting!"

She glared at Dark Shadow Red Rain, "Who, who wants that kind of thing! I won't..."

"Tsubaki~ Sister~ Sister~"

A drawn-out voice, clearly tinged with laughter, drifted over from beside her.

Shadow Nine Thousand Years had somehow drifted to the left rear of Shadow Chun, resting his chin on his hands, wearing a harmless smile, his eyes curving into crescents.

"you--!"

Shadow Camellia turned around abruptly, her deep red eyes almost spitting fire.

But Shadow Nine Thousand Years had already anticipated her reaction. With a flap of its wings, it lightly retreated a short distance, maintaining a delicate position where "you can see me but can't reach me".

"Tsubaki, don't be angry. I'm just helping you fulfill your wish~"

The Shadow Nine Thousand Years Old even smiled and winked at her.

"..."

Shadow Camellia took a deep breath to calm herself down, and casually swung her hand, conjuring an ice sword.

Really? Then next, Sister Chun will give you a back massage.

Just as Shadow Camellia was about to make her next move, a familiar voice suddenly rang out in the room—

"Was that you calling me? I'm so happy!"

?

Everyone present instinctively turned to look in the direction of the sound.

Apart from Chengyi, everyone recognized who the voice belonged to—the Peach Blossom Fairy Wang Hongyu.

Then, a flash of pink light appeared, and Red Rain materialized out of thin air.

At the same time, she struck a carefully prepared pose—tilting her head slightly, raising her left hand to her cheek to make a "V" sign, and gently lifting her right foot.

The room was silent for a full three seconds.

The smile on Shadow Nine Thousand Years Old's face froze, and he even forgot to run away.

Dark Shadow Mountain Dream blinked, her deep purple-red eyes filled with curiosity about "what kind of new gameplay is this?"

Chengyi tilted her head, her face full of confusion.

Of course, since it was Hongyu's first time doing this action, her cheeks were still slightly flushed.

The Ninth Prince was also seeing Hongyu like this for the first time, so he looked at her with some surprise:

"Red rain?"

Xia Tong remained silent as she looked at the Peach Blossom Fairy King, who was posing in a strange way.

Wasn't Hongyu already subdued by her sister? Logically speaking, she should be staying with her sister in the form of her essence right now.

However, judging from the magic detection and the aura emanating from her, the red rain in front of me is indeed her.

"It really is you!"

His tone remained relatively calm, but his next sentence betrayed his true thoughts: "By the way, what kind of strange movement is this..."

Hongyu shyly raised her hands and placed them on either side of her cheeks, her eyes slightly closed, and her head gently swayed from side to side:

"Isn't this how everyone appears?"

Xia Tong shrugged. "I don't even know how to complain anymore."

His gaze lingered on Hongyu for a few seconds.

So, what's going on? It can't be that my sister is joking with me.

Immediately, Xia Tong turned her head and cast an inquiring glance at the Ninth Prince who was floating in mid-air beside her.

As a result, even the Ninth Prince looked at Hong Yu with a surprised expression.

Um (¯―¯٥), never mind, I'll just ask him directly.

Just as Xia Tong was about to ask Hong Yu the reason, a small figure suddenly blocked his way.

Dark Shadow Red Rain stood between Xia Tong and Red Rain, and she had just realized a serious problem.

When Xia Tong addressed her, she used the name "Hong Yu"; when she addressed the person opposite her, she also used the name "Hong Yu".

If... if Xia Tong really starts calling me "sister," how will he address that "me"? Will he also call me "Sister Hongyu"?

No, this won't do. This is a title she fought for, a title that belongs only to her.

An Ying Hong Yu looked at Xia Tong, her orange-red eyes filled with an almost obsessive seriousness.

"Xia Tong, from now on you can just call me 'Hong Yu'."

"Um?"

"You don't need to call me 'sister' anymore."

Shadow Red Rain said seriously, "Just call me 'Red Rain'."

Xia Tong blinked.

Although he didn't know why she suddenly changed her mind, it didn't make much difference to him.

Xia Tong nodded gently, "Yes, Hongyu."

Upon hearing this title, the corners of Dark Shadow Red Rain's mouth turned up slightly.

Although it's different from "Sister Hongyu" from before, this title is shorter, more direct, and more familiar.

It seems... this isn't bad either?

But at least this way, she and the other "she" are equal in terms of how they are addressed...

Wait, that's not right.

Suddenly, An Ying Hong Yu turned her head and her gaze fell on Hong Yu.

Xia Tong also called her "Hongyu".

So... what's the difference between "she" and that "she" in terms of address? How will Xia Tong distinguish between "us"? Or is there no need to distinguish at all?

An Ying Hong Yu frowned slightly, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

But before she could figure it out, Shadow Camellia had already floated over.

Compared to arguing with that troublemaking old man, this suddenly appearing, "sweet" "red rain" is clearly a more pressing issue to "deal with".

not to mention--

She glanced at the shadowy figure, Hong Yu, beside her out of the corner of her eye.

They were smart enough to give up that title on their own.

An Ying Chun withdrew her gaze, slightly raised her chin, and refocused her attention on Hong Yu in front of her.

"How did you get here?"

Her tone carried a subtle scrutiny, as if to say, "This is private property."

An Yingchun's words also made Xia Tong realize that now was not the time to worry about how to address someone.

His gaze shifted from Shadow Red Rain to Red Rain, and he voiced the question that had been lingering in his mind:

"What's going on? Hongyu, shouldn't you be... with your sister?"

However, Hongyu was still staring blankly at the... a group of... floating in the room.

Her pink eyes widened slightly, her gaze shifting from Shadow Chun's face to Shadow Jiuqiansui, who was watching the show with his chin propped up on his hand, then to Shadow Shanmeng, who was staring at her curiously by the bedside, before finally settling on Shadow Hongyu.

Two red raindrops, their eyes met.

Hongyu blinked.

Dark Shadow Red Rain also blinked.

"Eh?"

Hongyu let out a confused gasp, her smile turning into bewilderment. "You are... 'me'? What's going on?"