A beautiful girl who transmigrates into a Herrscher of the Void is treated like an elf and conquered

Should I braid it first, or curl the ends?

She tried several hairstyles and finally decided to let most of her hair down, taking only two strands from the sides of her ears and loosely securing them at the back of her head with a hair clip inlaid with tiny sapphires (imitation), creating a look that was both fresh and subtly glamorous.

Calculation: Hairstyle design complete. Choose accessories to add sophistication and avoid monotony. Ensure the elements complement your personal image.

Next up is jewelry.

She opened a delicate little box, inside which were various trinkets she had created using her powers when she was "bored".

She picked up a pair of small star and moon earrings and held them up to her earlobes.

(Even though I don't have pierced ears, that doesn't stop me from using my skills to make them fit perfectly~)

I also tried a delicate collarbone chain.

(The earrings seem too sparkly... The collarbone necklace is just right, it draws attention to the collarbone...)

She looked at herself in the mirror with satisfaction, her reflection gleaming even more because of the details.

The makeup process requires complete concentration. The foundation should be light and sheer, and the blush should be applied to the apples of the cheeks to create a natural, healthy glow.

The eye makeup was the focus; she used light brown eyeshadow to blend lightly and thinly extended the eyeliner at the outer corner of her eye, making her eyes look softer and more hazy.

Finally, I applied a moisturizing grapefruit-colored lip gloss, pursed my lips, and...mmm, perfect!

Calculation: Makeup and makeup completed. Goal: Enhance refinement and create a "naturally beautiful" look.

She picked up a bottle of perfume with a fresh scent, like the aroma of fresh grass after the first snow has melted, and lightly sprayed it on her wrists, the back of her neck, and the hem of her skirt.

A refreshing, cool fragrance filled the air.

(Smell marking. Final step complete.)

She stood in front of the full-length mirror, examining her "work".

The girl in the mirror blends innocence and allure in just the right proportion.

The classic combination of a shirt and a plaid skirt exudes youthful energy, but the fitted shirt cut and short skirt length subtly emphasize the woman's curves.

The absolute territory formed by the black over-the-knee stockings and the hem of the skirt is a wonderful visual focus, and the long, icy blue hair is draped smoothly, with the gems in the hair shimmering slightly.

Her makeup was exquisite and just right, highlighting the advantages of her facial features while retaining her natural cool and aloofness.

She exudes a faint, cool fragrance, and her whole being seems like an elf who has stepped out of an ice and snow fairy tale—pure, elegant, and with a touch of otherworldly aloofness, enough to make any young man who sees her lose his heart.

Calculation: ...Construct completion rate 98.7%. Visual effects assessment: Target level for adolescent males.

For some reason, looking at herself in the mirror, Chika subconsciously tilted her head slightly, put her hands behind her back, and leaned her body slightly forward.

She tried to put on a smile that was a little shy and expectant, and even tiptoed slightly, as if she were facing the person she liked.

As Chika looked at herself like this, her heart began to beat faster involuntarily. A pure girlish joy, a mixture of narcissism and anticipation, filled her heart.

Calculation: Behavioral simulation…Addition. Added “Cute” attribute…Completed.

(What kind of expression would Itsuka-kun have if he saw me like this?)

She even unconsciously tilted her head slightly in front of the mirror, revealing a smile that was both shy and expectant, her hands unconsciously gripping the hem of her skirt, and gently swaying her body.

(...he will definitely...)

Chapter 72 Defeat in War

Why should I care what kind of expression a man makes when he sees me?!

Like a bolt from the blue! Like being doused with ice water!

All the pink bubbles of "dressing up like a girl and looking forward to a date" that were just moments ago were instantly punctured and shattered by the cruel reality!

(What was I doing just now?)

(Like a girl who's really looking forward to a date...posing in front of the mirror?!)

Chika's smile froze instantly, then crumbled like broken porcelain, replaced by utter terror and disbelief.

She abruptly took a step back, as if the person in the mirror was not a stunningly beautiful girl, but some kind of monstrous beast.

(What was I thinking just now?!)

(I'm getting all dolled up! I'm picking out lingerie! I'm grinning like an idiot in the mirror! I'm like a lovesick teenage girl, eagerly anticipating a man's reaction?!)

(I'm Chiin! I'm a true, iron-blooded man! I'm the Herrscher of Reason who can build Gundams with my bare hands! I'm not a princess waiting to be favored by a prince, you know!!!)

A massive cognitive dissonance and a profound sense of humiliation overwhelmed her like a tsunami.

She clearly realized that the series of smooth and girlish actions she had just performed were not entirely acting. For a moment, she was truly immersed in the role of "carefully preparing a date as a woman"!

A chill ran down my spine! All the "rational analysis" and "tactical setup" I had just been working on crumbled in that instant, leaving only one incredibly clear and resounding thought exploding in my mind:

—I'm a fucking man!!!

But... who was that guy just now picking out clothes, putting on makeup, wearing accessories, and even trying out cute poses in front of the mirror?!

Who is that guy who's obsessed with "how to make himself more attractive to the opposite sex"?!

She could no longer hold on, her knees buckled, and she fell straight forward, landing on the cold floor in a perfect "orz" pose.

The person seemed to have lost all color, turning into a gray and old photograph.

(It's over...it's completely over...)

(Has my soul... already been corrupted by this girl's skin...?)

(You actually think that dressing up nicely to impress men is something to be happy about... Chiin, you've fallen so low!)

(I actually... I actually got so engrossed in researching how to dress myself to make men's hearts flutter?!)

(Chiin, Chiin! Where is your masculinity?! Where is your steely spirit?! Has it all been eaten up by this body and that bastard Aha?!)

(This is a million times more shameful than being watched by Fraxinus! This is a self-betrayal originating from the soul!)

She lay on the floor, burying her burning face in the carpet, emitting unintelligible, desperate sobs.

After a long while, she slowly and listlessly got up, like a salted fish that had lost its dreams. Her heart was filled with immense humiliation and self-loathing.

Looking at the "girl" in the mirror, whose beauty was still undeniable even with her ashen face, Chika's eyes were filled with complex grief and indignation.

He or she took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled, finally forming a complex expression that mixed submission, helplessness, and a sense of resignation.

Ultimately, it turned into a long, self-destructive sigh.

(No! This can't go on!)

(But... the mission... the punishment... standing up to pee... my Gundam model...)

After struggling for a full five minutes between dignity and survival (and some strange obsessions), Chinatsu finally managed to get up from the ground, looking as if she had just survived a major battle.

(...Fine. It's just a physical appearance, but the spirit is unyielding! For the sake of strategic objectives...I...I'll endure it!)

She straightened her slightly disheveled clothes and hair, and her face regained its aloof (and somewhat resigned) expression.

(...Never mind, let's just say I'm wearing a high-performance...camouflage armor.)

With an almost tragic feeling, as if she were about to blow up a bunker, Phoenix Inu Chika pushed open the door of her apartment and set off for the "execution ground" (the date location).

Before this war, known as "The Date," even began, the commander's spirit had already been severely damaged.

Chapter 73 The Morning at the Itsuka Family

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

"Shido! Get up! You sleepyhead! What time is it and you're still sleeping!"

Accompanied by a very penetrating knocking sound, but it was more like kicking the door than knocking.

Kotori's energetic, or rather, furious shout came from behind the door, pulling Itsuka Shido back to reality with difficulty.

He groggily opened his eyes; the sky outside the window was just beginning to brighten.

"Ugh... Kotori... let me sleep for five more minutes..." he mumbled indistinctly, pulling the blanket over his head.

"Go-Kawa-Shi-Do!"

With a loud "bang!", the bedroom door was violently pushed open.

Kotori Itsuka stood in the doorway with her hands on her hips, wearing cute pajamas, but with a black ribbon tied around her head, symbolizing "commander mode"!

The jewel stick she held in her mouth swayed dangerously up and down, and her large eyes burned with a fierce flame.

"You actually dared to sleep in today?! Have you forgotten what day it is?! It's the day you're going on a date with that beautiful transfer student! That's an opportunity we fought hard for! It's a crucial step in our Ratatosk's future strategy! You actually plan to go on a date with that sleep-deprived, stupid look and dark circles under your eyes?! Get up right now!!"

Kotori rushed forward and unceremoniously pulled back Shido's blanket, the icy air instantly sending a shiver down his spine.

"Wow! Kotori! It's so cold!"

"It's cold, that's for sure! It'll wake you up!" Kotori grabbed Shido's ear.

"Go wash up! Miss Lingyin is already waiting for you in the living room! Breakfast is all ready! We're just waiting for you, the main character, to make your slow and leisurely entrance!"

(Miss Reine is here too?)

Shido instantly sobered up and scrambled into the bathroom.

When he finished washing up as quickly as possible, changed into his everyday clothes, and walked nervously into the living room, he saw Murasame Reine sitting quietly at the dining table.

A simple Japanese breakfast was laid out on the table—miso soup, rice, grilled fish, and tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet), which appeared to be Reine's doing.

She still looked sleep-deprived, with dark circles under her eyes that were particularly noticeable in the morning light, but her gaze remained as calm as ever.

"Good morning, Shido," Reine greeted him in her slightly ethereal voice.

"Good morning, Miss Lingyin! It's kind of you to come so early to prepare breakfast..."

"...It's nothing. Replenishing energy is a necessary preparation before battle," Lingyin replied calmly, gesturing for him to sit down.

At that moment, Kotori also walked over angrily, sat down opposite Shido, grabbed her bowl and chopsticks, but still glared fiercely at Shido.

"Alright, now that everyone's here, let's eat and have the meeting!" Kotori took a big bite of the grilled fish, as if she were biting into the flesh of a certain good-for-nothing older brother.

"First, Shido, let me reiterate today's top priority: have a successful date with the target, Hououin Chinatsu, that will effectively increase her affection level! Understand?"

“Yes, yes…” Shido nodded quickly.

"Based on Fraxinus's latest analysis, and yesterday's unexpected intervention by origami."

Lingyin took over the conversation, tapping the table lightly with her chopsticks as if marking an important point.

"...The situation today is more complicated than expected. The probability of the variable 'Origami Tobiichi' intervening has been increased to over 90%. She may appear around you for 'surveillance,' 'protection,' or any reason you can or cannot imagine."

"Huh? Origami-san, she..." Shido felt a headache just thinking about that scene.

“That’s right! So your response strategy is crucial!” Kotori emphasized.

"Our advice is: don't actively drive them away, but don't overly cater to them either. Remain natural and focus your attention primarily on Chinatsu. Any provocative behavior from Origami, as long as it doesn't endanger your personal safety, should be resolved gently, showing your tolerance and magnanimity! Remember, your target is Chinatsu, don't let Origami sway your focus!"

“…In addition,” Lingyin added.

"Our main focus today is on Chika's 'obsession with technique' and 'lack of understanding of feelings' that she displayed in yesterday's cooking competition, as well as her slightly 'tsundere' reaction at the end."

"You can try asking her for advice or having discussions in areas she's good at or interested in, though it doesn't have to be cooking, to satisfy her desire to perform and her technical pride. At the same time, if she might act like she's 'saying one thing but meaning another,' don't call her out on it; give her a way out."

"Simply put, it's about pleasing the donkey with its tail between its legs!" Kotori summarized.

"Listen more, agree more, and appropriately show your 'clumsiness' and 'sincerity.' For her kind of technically arrogant personality, sometimes showing weakness is more effective than showing off! As we all know, a straight approach counters arrogance!"

Shido struggled to process this information, finding it harder than solving a math problem. "So...where exactly do we go? What do we do?"

"This is the alternative plan." Kotori pulled out a tablet computer from somewhere and quickly swiped through it.

"Amusement parks can create shared memories and provide opportunities for appropriate physical contact; aquariums offer a romantic environment suitable for deeper conversations; strolling through shopping streets allows you to observe her preferences; or you could go see a movie... You can discuss the specific choices with her and respect her opinions, which is also a plus!"

“Remember, Shido,” Reine put down her chopsticks and looked at Shido with eyes that seemed to see right through people.

"...The essence of dating is getting to know each other and spending time together. There's no need to pursue a 'perfect process,' or rather, there is no perfect date. Natural interaction and genuine care are often more touching than deliberate planning."

"Flaxinas will provide options and support throughout the process, but ultimately, you need to feel and respond with your heart."

Just then, the TV screen in the living room suddenly lit up by itself, displaying the background of the Fraxinus bridge and the words "[Stable Communication Connection]".

Clearly, remote support is in place.

"It seems everything is ready." Kotori stood up, clapped her hands, and her expression finally changed from anger to anticipation and a hint of seriousness.

"Then, Shido, let's set off! Let's win this 'Date War'! We'll be your strongest support!"