Looking at the small villa in front of her, Bella finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She had finally arrived.
If she hadn't, Bella felt like she would have clawed a piece out of the floor.
It seemed the villa in front of her was the Valkyrie dormitory for Kiana and the others.
While Bella was still surveying her future residence, Bronya had already pushed open the door and entered.
The moment Bronya opened the door, a fragrant aroma wafted out from the villa.
Bella's eyes lit up at the scent.
This was the smell of delicious food!
Speaking of which, Bella hadn't eaten a single meal since waking up in this world.
Although her body should have been supplied with Honkai energy, leaving her without hunger, her stomach still felt empty.
She entered the villa with Bronya.
Bronya pointed to the hall on the first floor: "This is the first floor of the villa, where we eat and rest. The second floor is where we students live, and the third floor is where Headmaster Theresa and Himeko teacher live."
"Teachers and students live together?"
Bella was a little surprised.
Bronya nodded: "Yes, there are some reasons behind it. I don't know the specific reasons, but Theresa and Kiana's Mother are good friends, and she is currently taking care of Kiana on her behalf."
"So that's how it is."
Bella nodded. After all, it was someone else's private matter, and it wasn't good to inquire too deeply.
"Bella, you're here."
A gentle voice sounded, it was Raiden Mei.
Raiden Mei was wearing an apron and holding a plate of freshly fried tempura.
"Bella was on an IV drip before she woke up a few days ago, so she must be hungry now."
"You two come and sit down first. Kiana and Himeko teacher will be back soon. I'll go make two more dishes."
Raiden Mei placed the dishes in her hand on the dining table in the hall.
"Hiss~"
Bella gasped.
Only then did she notice that the dining table in the hall was laden with food.
There were Chinese, Japanese, and even Western dishes.
It was practically a mixed version of the Manchu Han Imperial Feast.
"Did you make all of this, Raiden Mei? That's amazing!"
Pointing at the various exquisite dishes on the table, Bella was somewhat shocked.
Although Kiana had said that Raiden Mei was a great cook, Bella hadn't expected her to be this good.
No exaggeration, with this table of dishes, Raiden Mei could have started her own culinary school in Bella's previous world.
Hearing Bella's words, Raiden Mei was a little embarrassed: "Since I didn't know your taste, I made a little of each cuisine."
"Also, Bella, you can just call me Mei. Bronya and the others all call me that."
Seeing Bronya nod, Bella smiled: "Alright, Mei, then I'll respectfully obey."
Hearing this, Raiden Mei also smiled: "That's fine. I won't say more for now. Bella and Bronya, please sit down for a moment."
Bronya nodded and skillfully found a seat at the dining table.
Bella also obediently found a seat and sat down.
Seeing that Bella and Bronya were settled, Raiden Mei returned to the kitchen to continue cooking.
"Mei is gentle and such a good cook; she feels like she has all the qualities of a perfect wife."
"If it were my previous life, I might actually have married her."
Bella sighed inwardly as she watched Raiden Mei's retreating figure back into the kitchen.
But in this life, she had become a girl. Wait.
Now that she was a girl, didn't that mean she could get close to other girls without any reservations?
Bella fell into contemplation.
Just then, a sudden dampness on her shoulder pulled Bella back from her wandering thoughts.
She subtly glanced at Bronya, who seemed not to have noticed her.
She slightly angled her eyes to look above her shoulder.
Sure enough.
A mischievous Paimon was currently wide-mouthed, drooling, and staring unblinkingly at the food on the dining table with wide eyes.
"Stop drooling."
Bella transmitted with disgust.
Hearing Bella's transmission, Paimon also came to her senses and wiped her mouth with her hand.
She reached out her small hand, tugged at Bella's collar, and showed a pitiful expression.
"Bella~"
Bella sighed inwardly: "Alright, alright, I'll secretly save some for you later."
There was no helping it; just like when she had just formed a contract with Paimon, she couldn't stand the little fellow's pitiful expression.
"Yay, Bella, you're the best!"
Paimon jumped up happily.
"This little one, just for a bit of food."
Watching Paimon happily bouncing on her shoulder, Bella couldn't help but smile faintly.
"Mei, we're back!"
The villa door was pushed open, and a vibrant, clear girl's voice rang out.
It was Kiana and the others returning. Behind Kiana were Theresa, Himeko, and Fu Hua.
Raiden Mei, at this moment, also came out of the kitchen carrying two plates of dishes: "Perfect timing, the food is ready. Come and eat together."
Placing the two plates of dishes on the table, Raiden Mei began to serve everyone.
"I'll set the tableware."
Beside her, Fu Hua stepped forward and began to set the tableware.
"I'll help."
Seeing this, Bella felt it wasn't good to just sit there, so she wanted to stand up and help Fu Hua set the tableware.
"Eh, no, no."
Seeing Bella try to stand up to help, Kiana quickly rushed over and pressed Bella back into her seat.
"Bella, you just got out of the hospital, you should sit and rest more. Leave these things to me, this young lady."
Bella felt a little embarrassed: "That doesn't seem right."
"It's fine, Bella, just leave it to Kiana. Anyway, idiots don't get tired," Bronya, who was already pouring drinks for everyone, said indifferently.
"Hey, why am I an idiot?!"
"Cough, cough."
Himeko, who had already walked behind Kiana, saw the two about to start again and immediately coughed twice.
Hearing the sound, Kiana immediately deflated.
"Hmph, I'll settle the score with you properly after dinner."
Kiana mumbled as she helped Fu Hua set the tableware.
These two rivals.
Himeko shook her head, sat down with Theresa, and looked at Bella: "How are you? Your body should be fine now, right?"
"Uh, yes, thank you for your concern. My body is fine now."
"That's good. If you need anything, you can tell me, or you can tell Theresa."
Theresa also nodded beside her.
"Uh, alright."
Bella replied somewhat awkwardly.
The atmosphere between the three instantly fell silent.
"What should I say now? I can't find a topic!"
Bella felt like she was back to when she was alone with Bronya.
Only now, Kiana and the other two were busy, while the three of them sat there doing nothing.
"No."
A determined look flashed in Bella's eyes.
If she couldn't even strike up a conversation with girls, how could she happily get close to them?
She wanted to break through herself!
The awkward Bella who had just chatted with Bronya was dead. Mother, grant me strength!
She had been reborn spiritually, but how to talk to Himeko and Theresa was still a problem.
Bella, deep in thought, looked at Theresa, who was short and seemed very young, and her mind suddenly heated up.
She blurted out to Theresa: "By the way, Headmaster Theresa, how old are you this year? Have you finished elementary school?"
As soon as Bella finished speaking, the surroundings immediately fell silent.
Only then did Bella realize that in this life, she, who wanted to happily get close to girls,
Was, in fact, someone who couldn't find topics to chat with girls.
"Mother, why didn't you pass on your talent as a social butterfly to me? (┯_┯)"