Chapter 125: The Dominating Moon-Sea Fish Cat Is Here! Senti Wants to Be a Streamer Too!
Late at night, in the Golden Courtyard, inside Elysia's room.
A sharp, internal scream pierced the silence of the night. Inside the room, Elysia, dressed in a pink camisole nightgown, hugged a plushie while listening to Pardo's narration. Her toes curled intensely against the bedsheets, and she felt like she might faint from sheer excitement!
"Is it true? Is it really true? Pardo, are you sure you didn't see it wrong? It wasn't an illusion; did that actually happen?!" Elysia's excitement was palpable; her soul of gossip had practically manifested into a physical form, burning brightly. Her eyes sparkled like a hungry wolf staring at a little lamb.
"While I didn't see the 'act' itself... something definitely happened between Brother Su Mu and Seele." Pardo Felis shared her discovery at the hotpot restaurant with Elysia. As a member of the Women's Gossip Squad and the "Bronya Romance Support Group," such vital intel had to be shared.
"It has to be! They just went to get a phone, but it took so long. I refuse to believe nothing happened!" Elysia wore a devilish grin, looking like a Pathstrider of Elation; even Hanabi might suggest she become a Masked Fool.
"I'm genuinely shocked! I thought Su Mu was a blockhead, but he's actually a predator... Meeting Seele today and already making a move? He's bolder than I thought! Isn't he afraid Bronya will find out?"
"Hmm, does Su Mu like the pitiful, neighbor-sister type like Seele? He hasn't had that type around him, so maybe he couldn't control himself the moment they met... This news is too explosive! I can't wait to tell Mobius! She'll definitely be interested! Oh, and Carole too!"
Watching Elysia toss her plushie aside and pace around the room in excitement, Pardo wiped cold sweat from her forehead. "Sister Ellie, I think... before we reach a conclusion, we shouldn't spread it too wildly." Although she saw something happened, it might not be that kind of thing. What if they were wrong?
"You're right.... After all, we don't have direct evidence. We can't prove Su Mu is a beast in a suit... ahem."
You totally believe it, don't you? You're convinced even without evidence! Pardo suddenly felt that telling Elysia might have been a mistake; she felt Ellie was going to make things much more complicated.
"But you're also right; Bronya can't find out about this." Elysia sat back on the bed, adopting a contemplative pose. "If Bronya knew, given her feelings for Seele... she would be in so much pain and guilt."
Pardo nodded. "Yeah, if that happened, Sister Bronya would be too pitiful."
Elysia nodded. "Sigh, Pardo, to be honest, if I really see the day where Bronya and Seele fight over Su Mu, I'll be so sad and heartbroken!" She said this with a beaming smile, looking not even slightly heartbroken. "Two sisters falling for the same man is truly a tragedy! They might turn against each other and even come to blows!"
Sister Ellie, can you please use a serious expression when saying that? Do you have any sense of tension at all!
"So!! We should just let both Bronya and Seele be with Su Mu together!"
"Hah?!!" Elysia's suggestion made Pardo's jaw drop so far it nearly dislocated. "Sister Ellie, that's a terrible idea! That's illegal! Don't you know Shenzhou has laws against bigamy?"
"Hmm? Then they can go abroad, right? Just find a country without those restrictions to get married?"
"That's not the point... How did you even come up with such a crazy idea!" Pardo was genuinely worried. Since Elysia had said it, she meant it! She wasn't joking! Or rather, when Elysia says something in a joking tone, it means she's definitely going to do it!
"Pardo, do you have a better way? You understand that feelings are involuntary... You know that if Bronya finds out, she'll step back and get hurt. And wouldn't Seele be the same? Can you bear to see their bond break because of this love? Can you? Can you?"
Elysia pressed Pardo with questions until Pardo truly didn't know how to respond. She didn't have a better solution.
"Therefore, Pardo, what we are doing is sacred." Elysia took Pardo's hands. At this moment, she looked like a goddess bathed in golden light, ready to save all sentient beings. One couldn't help but put their hands together and shout "Amen!"
"Do you think Su Mu is the type to not take responsibility? Do you think he won't be good to both Seele and Bronya? You can see it—once Su Mu sets his mind to something, he does it. So... for the happiness of Bronya and Seele, help me complete this great cause, Comrade Pardo!"
Looking at the shining Elysia, Pardo felt her eyes fill with tears. So... she had misjudged Sister Ellie! What was wrong with Ellie? She just wanted to create a world where everyone is happy!
"Political Commissar!" "Comrade Pardo! Please, call me Comrade!" "Comrade Ellie!!" "Comrade Pardo!!" "Ellie!" "Pardo!"
The two reached a consensus, their eyes filled with unwavering determination, like two like-minded comrades in the freezing winds of Moscow, about to dedicate themselves to a grand cause.
Su Mu had no idea Elysia was plotting an even bigger conspiracy. He looked at the snacks scattered all over the table and the Kiana who was fast asleep on the sofa, having kicked her blanket to the floor. She was wearing only pajamas and shorts, showing no concern for her image, revealing a vast amount of fair skin. One pajama strap had fallen down her arm, leaving her "Northern Hemisphere" nearly centered.
Su Mu: "..."
He had no heart to appreciate the "Tuna's" beauty; he only felt his head was about to explode. How can someone make a room this messy in one day? Are you a demolition cat?
In short, he had accepted Theresa's request... Sirin's field trip started today. Before leaving, she had handed him the keys and bowed deeply in apology. "My sister is too useless. Brother-in-law... no, Brother Su Mu, I leave her to you!" Then she vanished like she was running for her life.
Su Mu had found it strange, but upon entering Kiana's room, he was nearly shocked into a faint. Today was the release day of the second half of the version, The Legend of the Xuanyuan. After confirming the update details at the office, Su Mu came to Kiana's house.
"Honestly, a grown woman who doesn't clean her room and lets her little sister do everything. You don't act like an older sister at all." Su Mu picked up a trash bag and began collecting the bottles and cans from the table, picking out an open bag of chips and sealing it with a clip. Su Mu had been a boarding student in his previous life, so his self-care skills were top-tier. Even though Kiana's room was a disaster zone, it was no match for him.
"Wuu-wuu... Sirin? Is that you? You didn't go to school? Didn't the trip start today...?" The sound of Su Mu tidying up woke Kiana. She let out a massive yawn and squirmed on the sofa like a caterpillar. "By the way, isn't Su Mu supposed to come over today? Hah... that idiot probably lives alone too; I bet he's lazier than me."
Su Mu stood beside her and said dryly, "Indeed, I certainly can't compare to President Kiana, who stays on the sofa like a caterpillar even when the sun is hitting her butt."
"Su Mu...?" When Kiana saw his face clearly, she froze. "Hahaha, when did you get here!" She snapped awake and jumped off the sofa. Did he hear everything I just said?
"About an hour ago." Su Mu replied, picking up a white sock from the floor. "Is this clean? Or does it need washing?"
Seeing Su Mu holding her sock, Kiana's face turned beet red. "I'll wash my own clothes and socks! Don't touch my stuff!" She snatched the sock away. Wait, I think I wore this yesterday. Does it have a scent? Guh...
"You're standing in front of me dressed like that, and you're worried about a sock?" Su Mu leaned on a mop, looking at her helplessly. Only then did Kiana realize she was still in her pajamas. She let out a shriek and tried to jump back onto the sofa. "Get out right now!!"
Su Mu stopped her. "Don't run around. I just mopped the floor. Wait for it to dry before you get off the sofa." He took the mop out of her room. Soon, Kiana heard the sound of him rinsing the mop in the bathroom.
"What does that guy mean by that!?" Kiana was both ashamed and annoyed. She was a girl! A girl! She was dressed like that, and he just... ignored it? Looked at her with disdain? Was her figure really that bad?! She looked at her soft, fair curves filling out the pajamas, her toned stomach, and her elastic, powerful legs...
Guh... what an insult! That guy's gaze was exactly like my dad's—no, like my mom Cecilia's! It was that same look of a parent sighing at their useless daughter but then forcing a gentle smile because they're family. Are you possessed by my mom?!
An hour later. Kiana, now changed, sat at the dining table feeling uncomfortable everywhere. Su Mu was in the kitchen frying eggs, adding them to a bowl of clear noodle soup with some vegetables and a drop of sesame oil. A delicious egg noodle soup was ready. He was wearing Sirin's pink HOMU apron and used a HOMU towel to dry his hands before bringing out two bowls.
"You stayed up late again, didn't you? Eat something light." Su Mu placed the bowl in front of Kiana and sat down to eat without ceremony. Kiana picked up her chopsticks, hesitated, then tasted the broth.
"Delicious!" Her eyes lit up. Disregarding her image—not that she had any left—she buried her face in the bowl and began eating heartily.
"No one is going to snatch it from you. Eat slowly." Su Mu smiled at her. He liked cooking for people. In reality, Himeko often came over to scrounge for food because she was too lazy to cook and takeout was unhealthy. Every time he saw Himeko perk up at the scent of food and praise his cooking, he felt happy. Indeed, eating alone was a bit bland; eating with others made the food taste better.
Before long, Kiana looked at her empty bowl and scratched her head sheepishly. "Um... Su Mu, thanks for the meal."
"President Kiana, do we need 'thanks' between us?"
"Don't call me President here! It's awkward. Just call me Kiana!"
"Alright, President."
"Hey!"
Looking at the huffy Kiana, Su Mu chuckled and reached out. "More?"
Kiana nodded. "Yes, please!"
Su Mu took the bowl to the kitchen. Kiana watched his back, rubbing her stomach which felt warm from the soup. This guy is quite good at taking care of people... He's a bit younger than me, but he's not bad...
Wait, no. What am I thinking!
After breakfast—or rather, what was nearly lunch—Kiana sat in the living room enjoying the AC and watching TV. As a hands-off boss, she rarely went to the office, and with the project teams running smoothly, there was nothing for her to do.
"Kiana." "?" Kiana looked up to see Su Mu coming from the balcony with a laundry basket. Those were the clothes Sirin had washed the night before. Su Mu sat on the floor next to Kiana and began taking the clothes out. "I heard from Theresa that you're a disaster at housework. So, from today on, I'll do my best to teach you self-care... Let's start with folding clothes."
Kiana saw Su Mu holding one of her dresses and blushed, but seeing his serious expression, she didn't argue.
"You need basic life skills. You're not a kid anymore. If I didn't have time to come over, what would you do? I don't want to read about the miHoYo President starving to death in her own home in tomorrow's paper."
"Who says I can't take care of myself! I-I'm just a bit bad at it!" Kiana turned away, being stubborn.
"Then fold this dress for me."
A moment later, Su Mu looked at the crumpled ball that used to be a dress and rolled his eyes.
"W-What's with that look! It's folded, isn't it! Hmph, so what if it's a bit messy? I can just order takeout! Auntie Theresa is such a busybody, calling you here to babysit me..."
Su Mu ignored her grumbling, spread the dress flat in front of her, and began patiently smoothing out the wrinkles with an iron, teaching her step-by-step. Looking at Su Mu's serious face as he explained, Kiana dazed out. The midday sun streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The room went quiet, save for the hum of the AC and the sound of Su Mu's fingers brushing against the fabric. For some reason, her heart began to race.
".....Do you understand?"
Su Mu's voice snapped her out of it. She nodded. "I-It's not that hard! I learned it in one go!"
The lesson lasted nearly thirty minutes. When Kiana finally managed to fold a dress that was only slightly wrinkled—a vast improvement—Su Mu nodded. "You passed."
Kiana tilted her head proudly. "See? I can do anything if I want to! Hmph!"
Su Mu was amused but didn't ruin her mood. He let her finish the rest of the pile.
"It's 12:00, right?" Su Mu looked at the clock after they finished.
"Yeah?"
"The Legend of the Xuanyuan update is today... Remember Senti? She got interested in streaming after watching Pardo, so she's making her debut today. We should go support her."
"Oh, Class Monitor's sister..." Kiana nodded and brought out her laptop, logging into Bilibili and entering Senti's room. As the page loaded, she saw Senti on camera... along with her "older sister," Fu Hua.
"Oh, isn't it Kiana! Hello Kiana! Welcome to my stream! Old Timer, don't just stand there, say hi to Kiana!" Senti turned to the stern-looking Fu Hua and began bossing her around.
Kiana's username was "Dominating Moon-Sea Fish Cat," and since Senti's room wasn't crowded, she was recognized instantly.
[Dominating Moon-Sea Fish Cat: Senti, Class Monitor, are you guys streaming Honkai 3rd today?]
"Hehe! Of course! I've been waiting for Legend of the Xuanyuan for ages! The Old Timer is looking forward to it too, right? Hey, Old Timer, I'm telling you, we need a 'streamer face.' Why are you so stiff? Smile for the camera!"
"....Haha?" Fu Hua forced a stiff smile.
Senti looked disgusted. "Wow, Old Timer, your smile is scarier than your crying face. Forget it, you'll scare the viewers."
Fu Hua tapped Senti's head. "You brat, show some respect!"
"Okay, okay, I was wrong! Old Timer, there are people watching, give me some face!!"
Seeing Senti clutching her forehead and whining on screen, Kiana couldn't help but laugh out loud. "These two sisters are so funny."
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