That feverish stage of romance usually blooms after a man and a woman have come to know each other, bared their hearts, and accepted one another completely.
Right now, Firefly and Bai Heng were clearly in exactly that phase.
Under the gaze of everyone in the livestream, the two set out once again into the dreamscape of this festival-star.
But this time, there was a slight difference…
Their hands were tightly clasped together.
And over the next month, the two would live each day to the fullest, in the most perfect way possible.
[May 1st.]
[You planned to visit the Dreamscape of the Children. It's said to be an inverted space where all common sense is thrown out the window—ice crystals burn like fire, flames chill to the bone, and beautiful music twists into grating noise.]
[However, due to high energy consumption, it only opens for one hour each day. To make it on time, you'd have to hurry.]
[But unfortunately, a playful tussle with Firefly—and your lack of experience dealing with long hair—made you miss your chance.]
[You changed your plans and headed to Eden Park, an amusement park built by the soda brand 'SoulGlad.' It's filled with all kinds of rides and attractions.]
[Since the grand prize was a limited-edition Clockie badge, Firefly became obsessed with a game called the Golden Gacha Machine. She decided to spend some Credits to try her luck.]
[You offered her your advice:]
[A: Try to persuade her: 'Heavens above, I swear eternal hatred against gambling and vice!']
[B: Let her be: 'Go ahead, play all you want. Let's see if you've got anything to say after.']
[C: Encourage her: 'All in—that's the spirit! Everything… or nothing!']
[You chose C, without a second's hesitation.]
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Dr. Ratio: 「Damn gamblers!」
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[Five minutes later, Firefly lost the 30,000 Credits you'd paid her as her guide salary.]
[Remaining Credits: 1,000]
[Firefly's mood: Dejected.]
[To turn things around, you decided to take action:]
[A: Joy comes through the stomach. You want to stuff her full of delicious food—again.]
[B: Three chips are all you need. You step in to play for her, determined to win back what she lost. 'Everything she lost—I'll reclaim it all!']
[C: Tell her the story of Chen the Knife. 'If Chen could turn 20 bucks into 37 million back in the day, then you, Firefly of the Stellaron Hunters, can turn 1,000 Credits into 50,000. No problem!']
[You chose C.]
[Inspired by your words, Firefly bet her last 1,000 Credits.]
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Dr. Ratio: 「Damn gamblers!」
Aventurine: 「Maybe… we should go easy on the scolding?」
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[Perhaps it was your 'sincere' and 'passionate' encouragement, but Firefly won. She got the limited-edition Clockie badge, and overcome with excitement and joy, she thanked you—even planting a kiss on your cheek. Firefly's current mood: Elated.]
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Dr. Ratio: 「DAMN GAMBLERS!!!!」
Aventurine:「...」
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[May 3rd.]
[You visited the Reverie Bar, which caters not only to ordinary guests but also to all sorts of monsters from the Reverie Troupe. These creatures didn't seem hostile, though. After the initial surprise, you blended right in.]
[The owner, Shuon, welcomed you warmly and personally mixed you a cocktail called 'Clockwise Whisper.']
[It was delicious—refreshing yet strong, with just the right hint of sweetness.]
[But Firefly seemed to be a lightweight. Her cute face flushed bright red, and her stumbling gait would've impressed any breakdancer.]
[As the alcohol took a deeper effect, she began muttering things you couldn't understand.]
"A Galaxy Ranger… and a Memokeeper…"
[Her drunken voice was softer, more childlike than usual, adding to her charm. You didn't stop her, just watched with amusement.]
"Just… hic… walk away now, and no one gets hurt. Otherwise… you'll all die."
[Not just words—she even struck a ridiculously edgy pose. In response, you decided to:]
[A: Love her, accept her. You don't mind her like this.]
[B: Love her, join her. You're not drunk, but you can play along. 'Blast apart, reality! Shatter, spirit! Banish—this world!' You and Firefly would stage a performance art piece in the Reverie Bar so stunning that even Shuon, former artist of the Iris Family, would be impressed.]
[C: Love her, mess with her. Record everything Firefly says and secretly set it as her alarm tone. When she wakes up tomorrow, she'll blush and beg you to delete it—and you might just use that as leverage to get her to do something that makes your heart race.]
[You chose: B and C.]
Bai Heng: '?'
Wait, I was just testing—since when could you choose multiple options?!
[Without a doubt, this was behavior beyond the understanding of Penacony's citizens. One moment, the couple was leaning intimately together; the next, they suddenly broke apart.]
[You stood facing each other, eyes locked. Your gaze was sharp as a blade; hers was piercing. A sudden breeze rustled your clothes, and the entire bar seemed filled with a tense, murderous aura.]
[Firefly said: 'As expected of a Star Guardian—to rival me this long!']
[You said: 'As expected of an Agent J—your strength is truly unfathomable!']
[In unison, you and Firefly declared: 'But… this ends now!']
[With your inner edge-lord in full bloom, you perfectly matched Firefly's energy. Using the power of Beauty, you conjured a dazzling mock-battle, masterfully covering up the awkwardness of her drunken episode.]
[But as you went to retrieve the camera recording it all…]
"I will… hic… set the seas ablaze!"
[A soft, milky voice sounded by your ear. Still in character, Firefly lifted her slender leg and brought it down toward you.]
[You dodged sideways just in time, but the camera—which had captured everything—was shattered under her foot.]
"When you return to reality, remember to tell everyone… it was a Stellaron Hunter who ended you."
[Striking an impossibly cool pose, the drunken Firefly finally passed out.]
[Gazing at the girl's peaceful, lovely face, you could only smile helplessly and gather her into your arms.]
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