Want to be human, but cube-like

"hey-hey……"

I feel like this kind of thinking is pretty awful... but it's still better than the kind of thinking I just had.

"What are you laughing at?"

But just then, a familiar voice rang out very close to my ear.

At the same time, the beautiful face of the white-haired girl suddenly appeared in front of them.

"puff!"

Aine, who was having an emotional affair, was so startled that she couldn't hold it in and spat out the strawberry juice in her mouth.

It sprayed the bewildered Alex all over her face.

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PS Ai Yin: What? Xiangzi also has feelings for Alex?

Aine: It's okay, I can handle both of them at the same time!

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The shrimp head you requested isn't the one with knotted wings; it's just Aine's habitual shrimp head shape.

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I'm also in a hurry about them recognizing each other, even more so than you are! But I need to finish the groundwork first. Right now, I'm catching up with Aine's storyline and trying to get there as soon as possible. Otherwise, my usual writing style involves alternating between several characters, but lately it's all been Aine's turn.

Volume 1: Chapter 165 This is how you truly feel about being in love.

"I'm sorry, Ellie!"

In the coffee shop's restroom, Aine, looking apologetic, held a wet wipe and wiped Alex's cheeks.

"Does it feel uncomfortable? Did any get in your eyes?"

She asked in a somewhat anxious tone.

The two stood facing each other. Ai, who was half a head shorter than the other, stood on tiptoe and held Alex's chin with one hand, carefully wiping the strawberry juice off her face.

"It's okay, I won't feel uncomfortable."

Holding the large bag of wet wipes that Aine had given her, Alex stood obediently without moving. She looked down at Aine's focused gaze and smiled softly.

It's just strawberry juice sprayed on my face, which is much better than being splashed all over by a witch with poison, weakness, or instant damage potions.

"I was thinking about something and didn't notice my surroundings, so I was startled when you came over..."

After explaining with pursed lips, Ai Yin carefully used a wet wipe to gently touch Alex's skin, wiping away the stains little by little. Her movements were as if she were facing a precious work of art, afraid of leaving any flaws on Alex's delicate and flawless face.

"……Well."

Alex, who didn't care about the matter at all, simply responded and stuck out her little pink tongue to lick the strawberry juice that had seeped into the corner of her mouth.

"sweet."

Then he made a quiet comment.

"Don't lick it! It's dirty!"

Aine's face flushed instantly. She whispered something and quickly flipped the wet wipe to the clean side, wiping Alex's lips and the area around them.

"Didn't Aine just drink from that? Why is it dirty?"

Blinking, Alex, whose chin was being held and who dared not move, asked in confusion.

"That's why it feels dirty... really...!"

With her cheeks puffed out, Ai Yin muttered something that sounded like dissatisfaction.

Even she herself found the splattered strawberry juice a bit disgusting; it was sticky and mixed with her saliva, and might even taste a little strange. The thought of this made Aine feel ashamed.

Ellie actually went and licked it, really...

Aine, who didn't know how to describe it, pinched Alex's soft and bouncy face with a slightly embarrassed and annoyed expression.

"Okay! It's all clean now!"

Dropping the wet wipe, Aine carefully observed Alex's face to make sure there was no sugar residue left before smiling and saying...

Fortunately, she had only been sipping the strawberry juice in small sips, and the amount that sprayed out was not much, so it didn't splash onto Alex's hair or clothes, otherwise it would have been a real problem.

If it meant Alex had to go back to take a shower and change, then Aine wouldn't have the heart to ask her to go for a walk with her tonight.

"Okay, thank you~"

Alex said, stroking her cheek, which still retained a trace of sensation.

"Don't say things like that because I'm the one who caused Ellie's condition."

Taking the small bag of wet wipes from Alex's hand and stuffing it into her own small handbag, Aine raised her head in displeasure upon hearing this.

"Besides, we're already a couple! Couples don't need to say thank you or other polite things!"

She spoke very seriously, gently tapping Alex's nose with her delicate index finger.

"So, what exactly do couples do?"

However, Alex turned her attention elsewhere.

She always easily notices unfamiliar words she has never heard before.

"Well……"

Speaking of this, Aine also fell into deep thought.

Come to think of it, even though they are already in a relationship, their way of getting along doesn't seem to have changed much.

Aside from the fact that I can't help but want to find opportunities to kiss...

Looking back, Aine realized that even before they officially became a couple, their interactions seemed to have always been quite intimate.

"Woo~"

Remembering how she and Alex used to always hang out together as if no one else was around, acting like they were flirting, and how Xiangzi would often remind them to be mindful of their image, Aine suddenly felt a little shy.

I guess the way I get along with Ellie must have seemed really strange to others.

"Aine? What's wrong with you?"

Watching Aine blush and blush shyly by herself...

"I'm wondering," Alex said.

"Huh? Cough cough... It's nothing."

Coming to her senses, Ai shook her head vigorously and said softly.

None of that matters anymore. The two of them are now in a de facto romantic relationship, so there's no point in thinking about other messy things.

"Speaking of things couples should do, let's go see a movie, shall we?"

Following her own understanding and the stereotypes about this relationship, Aine pinched her chin and said.

"Does Ellie have anything else planned for tonight?"

She took out her phone, turned on the screen, glanced at the time, and asked.

"No, I can stay with Aine all night."

If she had to say, there were actually quite a few things waiting for Alex to do on the Sky Island, but compared to being with Aine, those things weren't a high priority for her and could be put aside for now.

Ellie always manages to say some cheesy things out of nowhere...

With a sweet smile, Aine muttered something to herself, then hugged Alex's arm and led her outside.

"Then I'll buy two movie tickets now, and we can go see a movie together later!"

Finally, she felt a real sense of being in love, and Aine was overjoyed. She said excitedly.

"It's still early, we can do some sightseeing along the way!"

"So, does this count as a date?"

Alex suddenly asked.

"Hmm, a date? This first date feels a bit too casual..."

After hesitating for a moment, Aine nodded, though her expression held a hint of regret.

Tonight was indeed a bit rushed.

In Aine's original plan, their first date should have been more formal and romantic.

"It's okay! We can make it up later~"

She easily adjusted her mood, smiling as she held hands with Alex and waved her phone.

"I've bought the movie tickets. If we walk there now, we should have plenty of time... By the way, Ellie, do you want to buy anything to eat at the movie theater?"

Stepping out of the restroom, Aine glanced at the interior of the coffee shop, which was now nearly empty of customers, and suddenly remembered this.

"Didn't we just have dinner?"

Alex didn't quite understand why Aine wanted to buy food again.

"Moreover, Ai-yin also finished a glass of strawberry juice."

She turned her head and said.

"Is this Ellie's first time going to the movies? Bringing food and drinks in to eat while watching is a tradition, you know~"

Realizing that Alex, whom she perceived as a sheltered young lady, probably hadn't seen a movie, Aine raised her index finger and explained with a light laugh.

"Besides, girls have an extra stomach for desserts and snacks!"

"You clearly told Xiangzi it was just a joke?"

"Ellie is taking this too seriously!"

Aine pinched Alex's sleepy little face; she seemed to be in a pretty good mood tonight.

The two chatted and laughed, and left the coffee shop without a care in the world, under the watchful eyes of several customers and waiters.

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P.S. The one or two chapters that transition slightly are mainly for developing the feelings within the romantic relationship, making the change in attitude more natural and less abrupt.

Volume 1: Chapter 166 Be wary of girls outside!

"So many girls..."

As they entered the movie theater, Aine, holding hands with Alex, looked around and whispered something.

Valentine's Day has just passed, but in cinemas, romance movies are still the most frequently shown films, and the audience should be mostly couples...

And indeed, Ellie easily attracts attention.

As soon as the two walked in, Ai-yin noticed that Alex's delicate face and pure temperament attracted the attention of many girls. She sighed inwardly.

"Hum~"

Then, smiling, he took two steps closer, hugged Alex's arm, and let out a soft, ambiguous laugh.

He was very proud, as if he were showing off.

But is there a movie today that's suitable for girls to watch with their best friends?

Then, with a hint of doubt, she glanced at her phone again at the movie theater's schedule for today.

They're all romance movies... It seems like there aren't any other movies suitable for friends to watch together?

"what……"

Then, her gaze paused, and Ai Yin noticed that of the five movies currently being shown, three seemed to be romance films about relationships between girls.

This also includes the movie that Aine just bought a ticket for.

She had just randomly picked a movie with a romance tag and hadn't really paid attention to what the synopsis said.

So, all these girls who are together are...?