Chapter 70: Family Role-Playing Game?
The game screen slowly lit up.
First, a line of text appeared:
["To ensure your gaming experience, during play please use at least 2–3 screens."]
["During play, it's best to wear headphones, and do not let other players hear the in-game sounds."]
Though this game wasn't famous, its demands were not few.
Fortunately, Gawain's room had plenty of equipment, so this wasn't a big problem.
As soon as they entered the main menu, a warm and cheerful theme song began to play, and the entire interface was filled with a cozy family atmosphere.
One glance was enough to tell this was a family simulation game with emotional bonds as its main focus.
It didn't seem to have any gore, violence, or content unsuitable for children.
Eikou truly couldn't understand what Gawain was so afraid of.
["Start Game"]
["Please choose the family character you wish to play."]
["Husband, Wife, Daughter, Female Subordinate"]
Right from the start, it was the character selection screen.
"!"
In Morgan's beautiful eyes, a sharp glint flashed — without the slightest hesitation, she immediately chose "Wife."
Then she stared at Eikou with burning eyes.
Everything was clear without needing to be said.
"…I get it."
He pushed the joystick and selected "Husband."
Morgan's beautiful eyes narrowed into a graceful crescent moon: "So now we are husband and wife."
"Wait, isn't there some mistake…"
Baobhan Sith looked at the character Eikou had just chosen, her eyes full of disgust.
"Why did you become my father? I won't accept it. Even if it's a virtual game, I don't want you taking advantage of me and Mother-sama!"
Eikou thought to himself: It's fine, just consider it practice for your future family life — there will be plenty of things you can't accept later on.
"…"
Though unwilling, Baobhan Sith still chose "Daughter."
Melusine also chose her character: "Then I'll be the 'Female Subordinate.' After all, that's my role in real life too."
It seemed that all the players here could find a role in the game corresponding to their real-life positions.
Eikou and Morgan were husband and wife, Baobhan Sith was the daughter, and Melusine was the wife's female subordinate.
Almost exactly the same as reality.
But come to think of it, why was there even a "female subordinate" option? If this was a family game, shouldn't the characters all be focused on family members?
["Please name your characters."]
["This is a family role-playing game. Players are encouraged to give their characters nicknames, preferably using their real names to increase immersion."]
Such a line of text appeared on the game screen.
"So that's how it is. Using real names will make it easier to get into character while playing…"
Morgan nodded lightly, seemingly thinking about something.
Eikou was the husband, and she was the wife — in the game, they were already married.
Now, if they also entered their real names so the characters in the game could call each other by name, wouldn't it be even sweeter?
Thinking this, Morgan didn't hesitate to enter her real name.
Just like an actual married couple — sweetness doubled.
But when she glanced at the name Eikou had just entered, her slender brows immediately knitted slightly.
Eikou was about to press confirm when she coldly cut him off:
"…Eikou-san, I suggest you enter your real name. We are playing a role-playing game — for the game's atmosphere, please don't use names that ruin the mood."
Morgan's voice suddenly became very frightening.
"Yes… I accidentally typed that just now."
He silently erased the name "Thotslayer69" he had entered,
and obediently replaced it with "Mochizuki Eikou."
Baobhan Sith and Melusine also entered their real names one after another.
The character information was quickly completed.
["Husband: Mochizuki Eikou"]
["Wife: Morgan"]
["Daughter: Baobhan Sith"]
["Female Subordinate: Melusine"]
["Players, please follow the in-game instructions to split the playing screens. Mochizuki Eikou and Melusine will use the left screen, wife and daughter will use the right screen. Player perspectives in-game are not shared, so absolutely do not peek at the other screen's progress."]
["For the best gaming experience, it is recommended to wear headphones while playing."]
The four of them exchanged looks, then still followed the developer's advice. They adjusted their positions, moving the screens apart so neither side could see the other.
Eikou and Melusine sat together sharing one screen, while Morgan was paired with Baobhan Sith.
"This is bad."
Melusine suddenly let out a light sigh.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
"I didn't bring headphones… so I won't be able to hear any sound while playing…"
"I see."
Hearing that, Eikou removed the right earpiece of his own headset and handed it to her.
"Since we're sharing a screen, we can share the headset too. If you don't mind."
Melusine's eyes suddenly lit up.
"Thank you!"
The silver-haired girl smiled brightly and adorably.
All of a sudden, Eikou felt an icy gaze from behind.
It was Morgan.
She was looking at him and Melusine with an extremely cold expression.
Eikou immediately broke into a cold sweat.
Hmm… thinking about it, sharing headphones… was usually something couples did.
But as a gentleman, could he really let Melusine play the game without any sound?
At this point, the game had already entered the story's prologue.
On his screen, Eikou saw his character information appear:
["Your name is Mochizuki Eikou, 26 years old, an ordinary office worker."]
["In your family, you have a smart, capable, and gentle wife named Morgan. She is older than you and is a senior office worker at a large corporation."]
["The two of you have been married for many years, and your love has not faded with time. On the contrary, throughout the long journey, your relationship has only grown stronger and deeper. You also have a daughter named Baobhan Sith."]
["Your married life is like a dream, every day filled with joy and happiness, to the point you've even begun imagining the leisurely days after retirement, surrounded by your children and grandchildren."]
Suddenly, when no one was paying attention, Morgan gently took his hand.
Eikou froze slightly and turned to look at her.
He saw Morgan smile a blissful smile like that of a newlywed bride, a smile she had never shown to anyone else.
It seemed that she had also seen a similar storyline and really liked such a narrative.
Eikou's heart immediately began to race, and his face flushed red from the pure atmosphere.
["You think that such a life can last forever, that your love will always remain faithful and passionate,"]
["Until you meet your wife's subordinate, Melusine, when your willpower, loyalty, and physical endurance will face a tremendous trial…"]
???
What the hell, what's with this line, the tone of this narration feels off!
He immediately looked warily at the dragon girl beside him, who was sharing earphones with him.
Melusine had also just finished watching her own intro sequence.
After watching, the noble, elegant, and perfect girl, as if crafted from mithril silver, gave him a meaningful smile.