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Chapter 39 Duet, but Typhon's Home Ground
Moon on the branches.
Although I'll be targeted by Melusin when I get home, at least I'm free for the time being.
Ten minutes before the agreed time, Mochizuki Oboro and Ipsilon arrived at the meeting point at the same time.
"Good evening~" Ipsilon naturally put his arm around Mochizuki Oboro's arm: "Shall we go to class in the park together?"
“I’ll probably only be able to stay until 7:30 from now on,” Mochizuki Oboro said. “If it’s inconvenient for you, you can leave at 6:00 from now on.”
Ipsilon nodded in agreement: "Let's follow my brother's plan."
You will continue to attend classes in the park.
The core talent "Growth Potential A" has been activated.
The course ended at 7:00 PM sharp. Due to your exceptional learning ability, Epsilon has decided to make slight adjustments to future schedules.
There's still half an hour of free time left.
“Let’s talk about each other,” Ipsilon suggested. “I want to know about my brother, and he can ask me anything without hesitation.”
"If you have no objections, then that's fine." Mochizuki Oboro nodded in agreement.
On a park bench, Ipsilon reached out and hugged Mochizuki Oboro's arm with a cheerful smile.
Tiphon behind the grass: ...
Just bear with it a little longer, it'll be my turn in half an hour.
Having convinced himself of this, Typhon perked up his ears again, trying to feel more involved.
Custer hummed a little tune as he observed the scene before him with great interest.
For some reason, after climbing the new steps, she felt an inexplicable sense of superiority when facing Typhon and Epsilon.
Their gazes returned to Mochizuki Oboro.
“Let me start by sharing myself,” Ipsilon said, as if promoting herself. “I have no dating experience and no ex-boyfriends.”
Promote your strengths to leave a positive impression on the other person. This was the lesson Ipsylon taught Mochizuki Oboro the day before.
Such a blatant attack can be considered a core competitive advantage.
"Seriously speaking, I'm pretty much the same."
Putting aside the illusory experience gained from game simulations, Mochizuki Oboro indeed lacks experience in pursuing romantic relationships.
Ipsilon pouted: "What about the less respectable kind?"
Mochizuki Oboro revealed her resume: "I've talked to monsters and taken down a queen."
The truth is often spoken unintentionally.
Although it was all just the result of BB forcing it on, and there was no strategy or experience to rely on, it was still a success.
Ipsilon shrank back: "Eh... which visual novel is this now?"
Why not guess from comics or anime?
"Because my brother is the type who prefers to hide in his room and play visual novels alone."
As he spoke, Ipsilon sighed, "But no matter how wonderful the virtual world is, it's still fake. Brother, you should try to face reality."
"Of course you wouldn't know that this world is actually an illusion," Mochizuki Oboro thought to herself.
Ipsilon clapped his hands: "It's time for the older brother to share himself."
“You might not realize it when you’re with me, but my values and behavioral logic are quite different from those of normal people,” Mochizuki Oboro said with a good sense of self-awareness.
"For example?" Ipsilon asked curiously.
"Leg fetish. I like over-the-knee stockings, long, straight black hair, girlish figures, white hair, red eyes, and bondage clothing. I won't mention some other overly restrictive fetishes."
Mochizuki Oboro remained calm: "A normal person wouldn't self-destruct like this."
"Indeed not."
Faced with the abrupt self-disclosure, Ipsilon smiled and said, "But I don't dislike my brother like this. It's better to be honest with yourself than to hide it."
This wasn't just a polite consolation; it was a genuine feeling—and she wouldn't hide her affection.
The two were talking; Typhon's eyes were darting around, while Castor was taking notes.
Castor muttered to himself as he tried to write down these key labels.
……
After dropping Ipsilon off at home, Mochizuki Oboro's schedule for the evening was only about a quarter complete.
From 7:30 to 9:30, it was Typhon's scheduled date time.
"I don't want to be in the park, let's go somewhere else." Tifeng tugged at Mochizuki Ryou's sleeve, her lips slightly pouting.
Since Epsilon has chosen the park as her battlefield, Typhon, as her older sister, has a responsibility to find another battlefield and defeat her fair and square.
Mochizuki Oboro was slightly confused: "Even if you say that, I can't think of anywhere else in Suiori besides the park..."
“I have the key to the dessert shop. Nobody’s there at night.”
Tifeng raised his eyelids and placed a key in Mochizuki Ryou's palm: "I made this for you. Remember to keep it safe."
Before long, the two arrived at the commercial street.
Even in a tourist town, Suizhi still has to close at night, and none of the dessert shops around it are still open.
Tifeng took out the key and led Mochizuki Oboro into the store.
The first floor is the main operating area of the dessert shop, while the second floor is filled with miscellaneous items, as well as Ti Fung's personal rest room.
Typhon chose his own room as the meeting place.
“We won’t turn on the lights.” Typhon said shyly, “I don’t want anyone to see that there’s light in the dessert shop, so I brought candles.”
Curtains with excellent light-blocking properties can ensure that the candles are not noticed from outside the window.
"A date by candlelight?" Mochizuki Oboro also became somewhat interested.
“…If you say so, then so be it.” Typhon lit a candle.
In terms of frankness, Typhon is far inferior to his sister Epsilon; for him to suggest a date at a dessert shop is already an extraordinary achievement.
In the dim candlelight, Tsutsumi looked up, a few traces of red on his face: "What do you think of Suiori?"
"It's pretty good. It has hot springs, a shopping street, and it's quite popular. It's considered good for a small town."
Mochizuki Oboro said, "I think I'll stay here after spring break."
Based on the game's simulation progression, it will take at least several more months to finish.
"Really?" Typhon's eyes lit up. "You'll stay here?"
As soon as he said it, Typhon realized that his behavior was a bit obvious and tried to cover up his embarrassment with a light cough.
"Of course it's true." Mochizuki Oboro did not expose Tifeng's pretense, which was barely better than paper.
Currently, the romanceable characters in the game each have their own competitive advantages.
Morgan and Melusin are aggressive characters, and their main difference lies in their XP.
Castor is a bit naive and often acts on impulse, which is quite similar to her in real life.
Epsilon is straightforward and cheerful, more like the heroine in a cute and quirky visual novel.
Typhon is a typical tsundere character—although this tsundere seems somewhat out of place under the onslaught of other characters.
After a brief, forced chat, Typhon's gaze began to wander, like a child asking his parents for a toy but unsure how to ask.
"Um... I have a question."
"Excuse me."
Upon hearing the affirmative answer, Typhon took a deep breath to calm himself, and his hands, resting on his knees, clenched slightly.
If we're talking about strategy and tactics, I definitely can't beat my sister.
That kind of despicable frankness is something I could never imitate.
Therefore, Typhon decided to save all his courage for the most crucial moment and use a single move to determine his advantage.
“Yesterday, when Ipsilon asked you, you should have said…” Typhon’s voice trailed off.
No, the words are on the tip of my tongue but I can't say them.
Asking questions like, "Didn't you say you like me?" sounds like you're overly self-conscious.
“I’m interested in your beauty.” Mochizuki Oboro finished Tiphon’s sentence for him: “No matter who asks me that, the answer will be the same.”
"!"
His heart pounded, and his face felt like it was burning. Having exhausted all his courage, Typhon could no longer look at Mochizuki Oboro.
She really wanted to observe his reaction, but she just couldn't lift her head.
His fists were clenched so tightly that his nails dug slightly into his palms, causing a sharp pain.
Tifeng, in a fit of despair, squeezed out the last bit of courage within him and looked up to meet Mochizuki Oboro's gaze once more.
"I'm also interested in you. If possible, I'd like to study together here in the future."
Of course, I can't just say it directly.
Yesterday, Mochizuki Oboro also said that she only fits his definition of "beauty," which is completely different from liking someone.
Since that's the case, let's just take a different approach.
"Mutual research?"
Even Mochizuki Oboro was shocked by this word.
With a flushed face, Tifeng replied in a defiant and reckless manner, "That's right, it's research."
Epsilon, don't blame your sister for being despicable, you started it first.
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Chapter 40 Two People Go Together
In the bathroom in the shrine's backyard, the dragon-slaying platform set up for Mochizuki Oboro has been completed, with sharp blades hanging high, waiting for someone to fall into the trap before the blade falls.
wow-
Mochizuki Oboro pushed open the bathroom door, her face strangely calm.
It's better to end it quickly than to face the consequences.
I'll skip it anyway, it'll just be a little tiring.
"Good evening~" Meilushin made a heart shape with her hands.
Clang.
The bathroom door was closed again.
Why is Bawanshi in the bath too? Am I seeing things?
A few seconds later, Mochizuki Oboro reopened the door.
"Good evening~" Meilushin made a gesture in response.
Bawanshi looked impatient: "Hurry up and get down."
[To completely drain you dry, then discard you like a rag—that's Bavanshi's idea.]
[Bavanshi will not rest until he is certain that you have completely lost the ability to "do evil."]
There is no way to avoid it. Please make a decision.