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After answering Mr. Reca's first two questions—self-introduction and personal strengths—
Mr. Reca was very satisfied with Stelle's responses!
Now came the third question.
"Next is the third question, let her ask it."
"This child is the assistant director, a reliable partner. She excels in cinematography, script supervision, editing... and is even better than me at selecting actors."
The mechanical toad lay there quietly.
No matter how you looked at it, it was just a toy.
Yet, Mr. Reca said with satisfaction, "Hmm, her question is very sharp. Stelle, please answer."
At that moment.
Three options appeared.
[She didn't make a sound.]
[She's really cute.]
[Ribbit, ribbit, ribbit!]
Little Gui, naturally well aware of the protagonist's quirky personality!
Decisively chose the third option.
The assistant director: "..."
"Heh, you made her laugh. What a humorous actor."
Mr. Reca explained,
"Now, for the final question—"
"Nameless, your memory begins at the terminal of Erudition, boarding the Trailblaze train, witnessing the will of Preservation, the resolve of The Hunt, the debates between Harmony and Order during the 24th journey..."
"You've run through different On Sets, watched different stories. Now, have you found your own theme—or rather, your dream?"
As soon as these words were spoken!
All the players were instantly surprised!
The live comments exploded!
...
"??? Mr. Reca actually knows all this!"
"Is it because of the admission materials Himeko submitted?"
"Himeko's submitted materials don't include the fight with Sunday's Order, right? It's suspicious that Reca knows about Order!"
"He must have played Honkai: Star Rail! (joking)"
"He's a Pathstrider of Remembrance..."
"Oh no, my memories have been exposed!"
"I'm suing you Memokeepers! Protecting personal memory privacy rights!"
...
Hearing this.
Stelle, who had been smiling in the storyline, suddenly widened her eyes!
She questioned, "How do you know so much?"
"Of course, the director must thoroughly read the actor's resume before the audition. It's only natural."
In the end.
Little Gui chose the option [Yes, I have found it.]
Mr. Reca didn't press further.
Instead, he said, "I see, congratulations. With a clear goal, the film's box office won't be low."
"CUT—Your exam is over, let's see the results..."
"Most of your answers were witty, like a star in front of the camera, and with your experience of winning the festival audition, the most suitable academy for you is—Charmony Academy!"
Little Gui was naturally satisfied with this result.
It's better than going to Dreamweaver Academy to mix concrete!
After the exam.
March 7th complained, "Sigh... that Mr. Reca actually said the most suitable academy for me isn't Charmony Academy, but Dreamweaver Academy!"
"I thought I had a talent for acting, but now I have to go to Dream's Edge to mix concrete. Does that make sense?"
"Did you accept it?" Dan Heng asked.
"Of course not—I couldn't refuse. He said I would encounter a future full of dramatic tension at Dreamweaver Academy, and he said it so seriously, it's too intriguing."
"Anyway, there's no loss, so I'll give it a try."
...
"Why were March and I both assigned to Dreamweaver Academy?"
"Huh? Isn't it different for everyone? I'm in Fortune Academy."
"Different choices lead to different results."
"I, a civil engineering dog, got assigned to Dreamweaver Academy, mixing concrete in and out of dreams (sad)."
"Too fake, how could there be a cute girl like March in our Dreamweaver Academy! It's all big, burly sisters!"
"I'm switching to Charmony, how can the Planet of Festivities not let me perform?"
"Dream-building relies on memory and imagination, which aligns well with March."
"Perhaps we could use Six-Phase Ice as construction material."
"March 7th: Obey the adjustment!"
...
After the exam.
The three decided to visit the Creator's Market together.
First, they tasted the desserts from the Sweets Club.
Then, they bought a Slumbernana Monkey from the Model Toys Club.
So far, everything seemed perfectly normal!
It was just an ordinary day for the students of Paperfold University.
However,
This was the main storyline of Honkai: Star Rail, not a life simulation or campus experience game.
An unexpected turn of events was about to happen!
"Baseball Bat Ninja, long time no see! What a coincidence!"
Rappa made her appearance once again!
She greeted the three members of the Astral Express Crew warmly.
"And you two, nameless ninjas, nice to meet you. I am the Dazzling Ninja, AKA Rappa."
"Nameless ninjas? You mean the Nameless? We do have names… I'm March 7th, and he's Dan Heng," March 7th explained.
Clearly,
She wasn't yet familiar with Rappa's style.
Rappa nodded seriously: "What resounding titles—hello, Ninja Ruri, and Ninja Hiryū!"
March 7th forced an awkward smile.
Dan Heng, with a stern expression, emphasized again: "My name is Dan Heng."
"As you wish, Ninja Hiryū, AOI, Lord Dan Heng."
...
"Teacher Dan Heng just got a new nickname, lol."
"Rappa really knows how to come up with names."
"Translation: Cold-Faced Little Azure Dragon."
"Did she recognize Teacher Dan Heng as a member of the Vidyadhara Dragon Clan at a glance? Or did Boothill and Rappa tell her?"
"How did she know he's a dragon? (Confused)"
"Rappa: I could tell at a glance that you two aren't human!"
"A ninja like Rappa probably has some kind of ability to perceive the essence of things…"
...
At Paperfold University.
Seeing the barrage of comments,
March 7th couldn't help but lower her voice and whisper to Stelle beside her: "Rappa's insight is really sharp!"
"Do you think… our disguises were seen through from the very beginning?"
Stelle glanced over at Rappa and Boothill, seeming a bit unsure herself: "Probably not, right?"
However,
Rappa, sitting nearby, suddenly perked up!
Her gaze instantly locked onto them!
Just in time to meet Stelle's eyes!
In the next second,
Rappa stood up directly!
And questioned:
"You two, I overheard your conversation."
"You've indeed used [Ninjutsu: Disguise]!"
"Please reveal your true identities, or this dojo can no longer safely accommodate the two of you."
March 7th covered her mouth in shock.
Their voices had already been lowered so much!
She could barely hear herself!
Yet Rappa still managed to hear them!
Her hearing was just too good!
At this moment,
In the storyline,
Dan Heng was musing: "The galaxy is full of wonders. Perhaps there really is a planet of ninjutsu."
"Is she the ninja you saw in your dream?"
Rappa replied: "Indeed. I and the Baseball Bat Ninja are life-and-death comrades on the path of ninjutsu. We were once trapped together in a realm of evil illusions, sharing both hardship and relief."
"Eavesdropping on others isn't exactly proper behavior."
"A ninja's super hearing can even detect the sound of protons annihilating. Speaking loudly in front of me doesn't count as eavesdropping."
Seeing this,
March 7th suddenly understood!
However,
What followed was a series of not-so-friendly remarks directed at them!
"Miss Rappa is amazing!"
"So this is what a ninja is like?"
"I've always felt these two were suspicious!"
"They look shady, sneaky as hell!"
"Could they be Dr. Primitive's lackeys?"
"Come clean, what's your real purpose for coming to our Paperfold University?"
March 7th took a deep breath!
It seemed she had made up her mind!
"I can't take it anymore!"
"No more pretending…"
As she spoke.
She removed her wig and ear clips.