Chapter 115. Bronya: He Fell Asleep.
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Elysia lay sprawled on the sofa.
Her slender, fair calves flicked up and down, making a string of soft sounds.
Inside the warm, heated room, she wore only a thin white dress.
It was late morning.
Sunlight poured through the wide floor-to-ceiling windows, filling the room with brightness.
Humming an unknown tune under her breath, she picked up her phone and happily scrolled.
Not far away, Eden sat in a chair, sipping black tea as she watched her best friend with interest.
She shifted her posture.
Her full, rounded thighs crossed over one another.
That mature, alluring figure was not something the thin red long dress could easily conceal.
Her charm radiated every second.
Unfortunately, no one could see this scene.
The only person "entitled" to admire it—the Miss Pink Elf—couldn't be bothered, too absorbed in messages from her little boyfriend to pay attention.
A year ago, Elysia had been shy about having someone she liked.
But after gradually getting used to it, she had stopped avoiding the topic.
Recently, she would even share things about him from time to time.
Watching that proud, excited little look on her face, honestly, Elysia was really fun like this.
"Eden, my dear Eden~"
Setting down her teacup, Eden smiled at the pink fluffball who had turned herself into a ball and rolled from the other end of the sofa with a roll—roll—roll.
She answered gently, "What is it, Elysia?"
Finally rolling close to Eden, Elysia first tugged her dress down to cover the kitty-print panties that had popped out for some air.
Only then did she raise her phone toward Eden.
"Look, Eden!
Xander and the others are actually going to join the St. Freya Mini-Game Festival!"
Glancing at the news posted by St. Freya staff, Eden thought for a moment and then said, "Is that the one from the year before last, when your lover asked you to help with the soundtrack?"
"Yup~"
Elysia immediately beamed.
Lover, huh?
As expected of her dear Eden—she really knew how to talk!
"I remember that should be an event aimed at newcomers, right?"
"Yeah!
Even though Xander's company hasn't been around for two years and fully fits the entry requirements, isn't this bullying people?"
At that point, the Miss Pink Elf puffed up her cheeks, as if she truly wanted to stand up for those other small studios.
How could Eden not see what this little fairy was thinking?
Catching on at once, she said, "If that's the case, why not call him and confirm?"
Bending forward and propping her cheek with her palm, Eden looked lazily amused, ready to enjoy the show.
"But I already called last night.
And it's still morning over there…"
Elysia's voice hesitated, but her finger was already on the call screen.
She looked up at Eden's smiling eyes, wanting her best friend to prod her one more time so she'd feel justified in dialing.
Seeing this, Eden laughed.
She deliberately said, "In that case, better not call.
What if you disturb his rest…"
Staring at Elysia's expectant eyes turning a bit stunned, and before she could finish, Elysia hurriedly cut in, "I think you're right, dear Eden.
We absolutely must loudly condemn that meanie Xander for bullying people.
Just wait, I'm going to teach him a lesson!"
With that, without letting Eden get another word in, she turned back into a pink fluffball and rolled away.
This time she didn't even notice the kitty print showing again.
She stared eagerly at the phone as it started dialing.
"Pfft— ahem…"
Eden stifled a laugh and coughed twice on purpose.
This pink fairy—when she wants to call, she wants to call, yet she still has to come over just to make Eden say it first.
Such a little tsundere—how cute.
So this is love?
She suddenly found herself a little curious.
Beep.
The call connected.
Elysia quickly composed her expression, picked up the phone, and used her sweetest voice.
"Hi, did you miss me?
A beautiful day begins with hearing the voice of the Elysia who loves you most in the whole wide world~"
There was silence on the other end for a moment.
But Elysia wasn't anxious.
She was waiting to hear that familiar voice.
Sadly, beautiful expectations often come with disappointment.
The voice that came from the phone was another familiar one.
"Heh.
Good morning, Elysia."
Bronya's signature flat tone came through, and that faint, mocking little chuckle froze Elysia's smile in an instant.
"Ah—Duckie, is that you?
Good morning, Duckie~"
She paused, then continued, "This should be Xander's phone, right?
Is he with you?"
"Mm.
He's still sleeping soundly."
"…I—Is that so?"
Elysia's smile was getting hard to hold.
"Daylight's already up.
I should get out of bed.
Xander's arm is hugging too tightly—it's a little uncomfortable.
I'll let Seele talk to you, Elysia."
Very soon, Seele's lazy, soft voice sounded, carrying a hint of drowsiness from just waking up.
"Fuu~ Good morning, Elysia.
Calling big brother so early—did you need something?"
Elysia couldn't smile anymore.
She forced herself to stay calm.
"Nothing much.
Just saying hi.
By the way, is it true what I saw online—that you're joining the St. Freya Mini-Game Festival?"
"Hm?
You already know?
I didn't think the news would spread this fast."
"So you really are participating."
"Hehe, it's actually a bet between big brother and Bronya.
They're competing to see who'll get the better results.
Are you interested, Elys—mm…"
"What's wrong?"
"It's nothing, nothing.
It's just that big brother's started growing stubble lately.
When it rubs against my face it's prickly.
Kinda uncomfortable.
Anything else, Elysia?"
"…No."
Beep—beep—beep~
The call ended.
From a distance, Eden didn't hear Elysia's words.
But from the changes in her expression, Eden could tell the Miss Pink Elf had been dealt some kind of blow.
Something seemed off about her entire demeanor.
Seeing the conversation end, Eden was just about to go over and check when she noticed Elysia suddenly sit bolt upright.
Cheeks puffed up, she angrily swung her little fists and thumped the sofa cushion a few times.
Then she hopped off the sofa, dashed into the walk-in closet, and hurriedly pulled out clothes to change.
"What's wrong?
Why the rush?"
Leaning against the doorframe, Eden asked unhurriedly.
"Rush?
If I don't hurry, my home is going to be gone!!"
Gritting her teeth, Elysia replied "fiercely."
She quickly threw on thick winter clothes.
She even simplified combing her long hair.
In less than twenty minutes, she had finished getting ready and was standing at the door.
She had to finish the remaining tasks as fast as possible, then hurry to Xander's side.
If both "sisters" were already with him and she still didn't go, Xander would really be eaten clean with nothing left!
"Eden, I'm heading out.
See you next time!"
Waving her hand, Elysia opened the door and left without looking back.
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