"No matter how many times I wear it, I always feel a chill down there..."
Himeko, who was preparing breakfast in the kitchen, adjusted the hem of her cheongsam.
However, this cannot hide Himeko's exquisite and sexy long legs at all.
"Especially during the transition from spring to summer" Himeko sighed and looked at Tian Shi.
"I really don't understand why you like this kind of clothing"
Well, to be honest, she actually understands.
But she can't admit something like that, okay?
"Then wear the maid outfit, isn't that one a little thicker?"
Tian Shi observed the pleasant scene in front of him without paying attention.
A Valkyrie complaining about being cold inside the house; anyone who believes that is crazy.
"Won't I be colder in that outfit?" Himeko was full of resentment.
A cheongsam should at least have a longer hem, unlike the short skirt of a maid outfit...
"Why did I buy that shameless clothing back then?"
A maid outfit without anything underneath... Even setting aside the issue of going without underwear, Himeko wouldn't dare to wear it in front of others.
Cosplay is truly something that requires courage.
At most, she only dared to let Tian Shi see the exterior; she still had to wear underwear underneath.
After all... well, it was a girl's reservation.
"Actually, only 60 points" Tian Shi repeated.
A maid outfit without a bra is not very attractive.
Himeko really isn't as good as Ragna and Rita when it comes to maid outfits... although this is not surprising at all.
"Don't give me random scores, you bastard!" Himeko said in an annoyed tone.
Cheongsams looked fine on her, but she couldn't get used to the cold feeling that short skirts gave her lower body.
She is still a very reserved young lady, alright?
Himeko, now 26 years old, has gradually started to internally criticize herself.
Two years have passed in the blink of an eye.
In the middle... it can't be said that nothing happened.
However, the problem is that almost everything that happens is related to the inversion of Anti-Entropy.
Fine, what's the point of fighting? Is it like fighting left hand against right? Give up, everyone sit down and split the spoils.
Before, Tian Shi had only looked at them from afar, but now Mei and Bronya, those two girls, have also begun to operate within Anti-Entropy as commanders of the mech force.
And for various reasons... well, mainly because Tian Shi changed too many things.
Therefore, the Throne of the Moon was not sent to the Far East, and the three main characters still quietly enjoy their college life and the upcoming final exams.
However, this also meant that Hyperion couldn't use the Throne of the Moon technology, but that is a minor issue.
"By the way, what do you think are the chances of Kiana passing her final exams this year?"
While eating the breakfast she had prepared, Himeko chatted with Tian Shi about this rather troublesome problem.
"Hmm... 5%?"
Tian Shi felt a headache coming on whenever he thought about Kiana's condition.
"Eh... where did that 5% come from?"
Although it is inappropriate for a teacher to say that, Himeko had absolutely no confidence in Kiana's learning attitude.
"Perhaps Mei agreed to help her cheat?" Tian Shi asked with a smirk.
Unless Kiana completely hexes Mei and tricks her, how can she expect Mei to help her cheat? It's a joke.
Mei has already done more than enough by wasting her time helping Kiana with her studies during the final exams.
"You might as well just say it's over" Himeko was speechless upon hearing this possibility.
"As a teacher, you must give your students some expectations" Tian Shi sighed.
"Yes, give some hope to a student who has known you for six years, you have taught her for four, and she still thinks you are an AI" Himeko was really gloating when she talked about it.
For four years, Kiana had no idea that she was actually communicating with a "living person".
"That girl was basically using me as a dumping ground" Speaking of this, Tian Shi really couldn't refute it.
And because Kiana took out the trash... well, she actually whispered too much, Tian Shi can no longer step forward and remind her of this.
After all, Kiana's interpersonal relationships are quite normal, and her personality is somewhat strange.
Although her friends are very good, she can only entrust her complaints to Tian Shi, her AI.
From trivial things like the cafeteria food being unpleasant, Theresa secretly wearing shoe lifts during her period, she wants to see her father, and Mei smiled at me today; to more important issues like why am I bleeding down there and what to do when I'm bleeding...
Well, although it is difficult to tell her actual age, Kiana's biological age is still very young.
So, setting aside the more serious physiological issues, Tian Shi generally pretended not to hear them.
So, there is a reason why Tian Shi jokingly said that Kiana used him as a dumping ground.
"Mmm... Doesn't that mean that child relies heavily on you? That's good" Himeko said indifferently.
"That child is just slow-minded"
"After all these years, you should be used to it by now"
"Yes... I've gotten used to it"
Kiana during this period was indeed exhausting, but of course, her vivacity was also enviable.
"Who do you think was more lively back then, Kiana or me?" Himeko suddenly thought of this question.
"You... right?" This question startled Tian Shi for a moment, and he replied somewhat hesitantly.
"Although you are slightly less proactive, you were incredibly outgoing in the past"
"You know me so well?" Himeko didn't expect to have that impression of Tian Shi back then.
But thinking about it... it seems I became familiar with Tian Shi in just one day.
But then again... what does "slightly weaker in action" mean?
Himeko claimed that she is the type of person who would take a plane to cross state borders over the weekend just for a piece of news about aliens.
"It means exactly what it is" Tian Shi was too lazy to explain further.
The original timeline's Kiana traveled from Europe to the Far East alone, okay?
That level of action is off the charts...
"In fact, I feel like that girl has become quite outgoing now" Himeko didn't dwell on such a trivial matter, and a half-smile appeared on her face.
"Back then, she was a little wild cat who didn't trust anyone... She has been completely tamed" Tian Shi refused to comment.
"Oh... right, don't you dare have any bad intentions towards that girl" Suddenly Himeko thought of something.
"No matter what, she's an idiot"
"Well, I shouldn't say that about my student, but you get the idea"
"Try to keep your mind from wandering lately"
Tian Shi was a little fed up with Himeko's increasingly erratic thinking.
"Because I think this scenario is very classic: a naive girl discovers that the flat-chested professor she has always trusted is actually a handsome guy"
Himeko said naturally, leaning back on the sofa after eating and drinking her fill.
"Huh?" Tian Shi's mind went blank for a moment.
"Generally, any young girl who still has a bit of a girl's heart would become shy and embarrassed when something like that happens, right?"
"..." That makes a little sense, doesn't it?
"Then, according to the plot of romance novels, the girl should start seducing him and then throw herself into his arms..."
"Wait" Tian Shi suddenly stopped the flow.
"No matter how you look at it, it's not exactly 'self-conquest', is it?"
"Couldn't you at least show a little respect for my hard work of a thousand nights? Don't make me look like a scoundrel who takes advantage of everything without doing anything"
"Hmm..." Himeko suddenly stopped.
"You have a point"
"I feel a little sorry for you" Himeko said with a look of pity.
This guy trained Kiana one-on-one for four years; to be honest, training a student for four years is not that difficult.
But after training Kiana for four years, neither of them gave up...
One is a lazy, nasty student who only has an attention span of three minutes; the other is a ghost who has to pretend to be an AI all day to listen to the various strange and wonderful problems of the silly student.
Himeko truly felt that this combination was simply... absolute torture.
Considering that these two were able to put up with each other for four years, Himeko felt it wouldn't be an exaggeration to give Tian Shi a first-class merit.
"Your expression makes me want to hit you"
Tian Shi was extremely disgusted with the look of pity on Himeko's face.
"And what right do you, Kiana's teacher who has been with her for six years, have to say these things?"
"I'm not just teaching Kiana, and besides, Kiana learns combat incredibly fast, alright?"
Himeko said she felt no pressure.
Compared to Kiana's academic subjects, which were around passing, her combat subjects were mostly excellent.
Well, Tian Shi contributed at least 70% of the effort that allowed Kiana to pass all subjects.
The remaining 30% is Bronya and Mei.
"Tsk" Tian Shi was speechless.
"But speaking of that, tutoring... although it's infuriating that she forgets what she was taught today by tomorrow, aside from that, Kiana is still a pretty good student"
"After all, Kiana is not stupid, she just doesn't want to learn"
"She knows who is good to her"
"Who can dispute that?" Himeko shrugged, but the problem was that they were teachers.
Kiana's tendency to forget what she was taught today is truly a torture for them.
"Where were we? Self-guided strategy?"
Himeko steered the conversation back on track, although the original topic was not as serious as the current one.
"Forget it, if that girl knew that I was her 'love rival', she would definitely treat me coldly, right?"
Tian Shi thought of Kiana in real life and his lips twitched.
Honestly, ever since Kiana saw Mei and Mei being affectionate with him in real life, she has always been serious when she's with him, okay? She doesn't even want to smile.
"Mei... is she really a love rival?" Himeko couldn't help but purse her lips as she thought about how Kiana had dragged Mei, causing Mei to frantically inhale Tian Shi every time she saw him for the past two years.
"Does Kiana even deserve to discuss the word 'love rival' with you?"
Himeko seriously suspects that if Mei's attitude toward Tian Shi were applied to Kiana, she would feel incredibly happy.
It's just that Kiana is a child, so Mei can take care of her like a little sister.
If Kiana were a boy, Mei would have already given him a pile of friendship cards.
Himeko mercilessly revealed the cruel reality; fortunately, the person directly involved in that cruel reality was not there.
"That statement is indeed irrefutable, but my opinion doesn't matter; the important thing is what Kiana herself thinks, isn't it?"
Anyway, before this simulation, Kiana had never given him a kind look.
"Didn't you say that the child is not stupid or naive? She knows who treats her well"
Himeko looked at the clock and then stretched.
"Then it could turn into a story where a proud student is moved but pretends not to know due to her pride and uses the original excuse to create problems in order to secretly get closer to the teacher she admires"
"..." Tian Shi quietly raised his eyebrows slightly.
"Contact the used paper collector and have him throw away all your boring romance novels so they don't torment you anymore"
"Hey! Do you look down on romance novels?"
"No, I look down on you, the science student who talks a lot and does nothing" Tian Shi remained expressionless.
"If you can't come up with a story, don't try to make it up, this kind of plot only happens in low-quality toilet paper novels"
"You really think I'm right, don't you?" Himeko protested indignantly.
"You're being unreasonable!"
"You're right"
"I have decided to confiscate your romance novels, and your future salary along with them"
"..." Himeko fell silent.
It seems like... my salary has always been paid by Anti-Entropy?
"If you exploit me like this, I'm going to lead the Captain in a rebellion"
"And then your Captain tied you up and brought you before me to beg for forgiveness?"
"So, you also believe that kind of vulgar novel and story would happen, right?"
Himeko's mind raced for a moment, and then her lips suddenly began to tremble.
Wait a moment, why does she increasingly feel that this kind of thing could happen?
At first, it was clearly just a joke!
"Tian Shi... I will tutor Kiana in the evenings from now on" Himeko felt that she should do everything possible to prevent the number of enemies from increasing.
Bronya and Mei are already quite dangerous.
If it weren't for Kiana, who has been holding them back these last two years, Himeko would have wondered if she needed two more beds in her house.
If Kiana sided with them now...
Himeko started slapping her face.
"Isn't it true that sometimes it's better not to know some things, or that you were happier before you knew something?" Tian Shi's gaze held a hint of pity.
"So, can I throw away all those romance novels of yours now?"
"Ah... just throw them away" A happy morning that vanished in an instant.
And is it too late to stop her now? ...It's too late, isn't it?
"Himeko, it's time to go to class" Tian Shi looked at the clock.
"No matter what, we cannot allow classes to be delayed"
"Fine" Feeling somewhat depressed, Himeko quickly got ready and then went out.
However, as soon as she arrived at the playground, Himeko realized that something was wrong.
Why is there a Headquarters transport ship on the playground?
"Good morning, Ms. Himeko" While Himeko was stunned, a soft female voice with a hint of laughter beside her brought her back to reality.
At the same time, Himeko also clearly saw who was calling her name.
She had short, golden-grey hair, bangs covering her left eye, wine-red pupils, and was wearing a maid outfit with a gentle but polite smile on her face.
A somewhat distant memory suddenly appeared in Himeko's mind.
"You are... Rita?"