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Although her words were harsh and sarcastic, Teacher Hong would not give up on any student who still had a chance of being saved.
On a positive note, both Kiyohime and Tamamo-no-Mae possess willpower that is difficult for ordinary people to match, and once they set their sights on a goal, they can persevere to the end.
If guided properly and taught in a tailored manner, the art of cooking might just...
It won't kill you.
"Chirp..."
Exhausted, the Red Enma, now back to her normal personality mode, sat on the tatami mat and let out a mournful cry.
What a bleak future, with no end in sight.
Chapter 163 The Best Lover
The last day of Golden Week.
The whisper of the wind, the particles of light.
The leaves rustled, gently brushing against the shadows of the two people, whispering softly.
"Even estimating the probability of meeting your soulmate to be one in a billion is a bit optimistic."
"Many marriages are just about getting by, and that has never changed. The reason people stay together isn't because they love each other that much, but because the consequences of divorce are more severe and unacceptable to both parties."
"It's not uncommon for couples to be outwardly harmonious but inwardly estranged, sharing the same bed but dreaming different dreams."
"If you're lucky, you'll meet someone who shares your interests."
"The two people share common interests and hobbies, which makes them much happier than couples who just get by. However, as time goes by, the passion and madness of the past may turn into worthless dregs."
"After all, what dominates life is never love and dreams, but rather the mundane necessities of daily life."
"If you can meet your true soulmate, then the rest of your life will be filled with rainbows."
"We may not share the same interests, but we will accept each other's hobbies and try to understand each other for the sake of the other."
"Completely understand each other's views, and even if you can't agree, don't disagree. Give each other love and companionship with genuine tolerance."
"And in terms of the more crucial compatibility, it might even reach the level of soulmates, where one can understand the other's meaning with just a glance..."
Lilith closed the book and smiled at Mochizuki Oboro: "Do you think we're like that?"
"Perhaps it is, perhaps it isn't," Mochizuki Oboro replied ambiguously.
Lilith didn't get upset about it; instead, she nodded in agreement: "After all, we haven't known each other for very long, so we can't jump to conclusions."
“That’s it.” Mochizuki Oboro finished the last stroke.
This painting did not choose the person next to the artist as a model as usual, but instead focused on nature.
The warm sunlight, the faint sound of cars in the distance, the tranquility of the park, and the damp smell of earth after the rain...
Every seemingly insignificant daily routine may be a series of miracles unfolding.
"It's pretty good. It's not a 1:1 mechanical replica, but it has a kind of charm that's hard to describe," Lilith said, praising it highly.
The artistic talent boost brought by the dazzling array of flowers (A) is quite significant. Although it cannot bring Mochizuki Oboro to the level of masters like Leonardo da Vinci and Van Gogh, it is enough to allow Mochizuki Oboro to depict the inner landscape of her heart at will.
Mochizuki Oboro put away the painting, then took out three photographs and handed them to Lilith.
"This is?"
Lilith reached out and took it. Although the people in the picture were all herself, she had no recollection of them at all.
"You in my dreams," Mochizuki Oboro added. "I mentioned it before, you should still remember."
Read-write (A++) allows you to freely output images, audio, and text from your mind to digital devices, thus giving you the opportunity to print them out.
Mochizuki Oboro felt that this skill was quite similar to the Stand of a certain old man, and it didn't require consuming a camera, which was very economical.
"Oh~ a new ability I recently acquired?" Lilith was in a great mood, carefully observing the information in the photo.
"How did you guess that?" Mochizuki Oboro asked.
Lilith answered without hesitation, "If you had known this before, you would have shown it to me long ago."
...That's true.
The first photo is of the initial game simulation. At the time, Mochizuki Oboro thought she would have to fight again, but it turned out to be just a heart-to-heart talk and a date.
The second photo is of Suiori. In the picture, Lilith, who plays the villain, is firmly gripping the wrists of Mochizuki Oboro and Bamanshi, just one step away from the unfolding of the eroge world.
The third photo is from the most recent simulation. Lilith, who plays the goddess of strife and discord, crosses her legs and looks at Ishtar and Ereshkigal with disdain.
“Although I have absolutely no memory of it,” Lilith carefully put the photo away, a smile on her face, “I seem to have a vague feeling about my body.”
"That feeling of familiarity I had when we first met, is that where it all comes from?" Lilith wondered.
After the entire Golden Week holiday, Mochizuki was quite tired.
The travel arrangements and game simulations kept me constantly busy, leaving me with almost no proper rest time.
Fortunately, I can relax when I'm with Lilith and not have to think about so much.
"A little tired?" As a Servant, Lilith's observation skills were naturally excellent.
"Hmm." Mochizuki Oboro stretched.
Lilith, who hadn't planned on traveling around anyway, nodded: "Then let's rest for a bit. Where would you like to go?"
Time was paused.
[Wow, judging from her makeup and clothes, she seemed like a total disaster, but she turns out to be the perfect wife and mother... Even the baby's mom is speechless. Perhaps this is a kind of contrast?]
However, how you use this kindness is up to you.
[A: Go to the Avalon Entertainment Center, book a room, and "get some rest."] (Strategy progress increased, Constitution experience points +3)
【B: Hold hands and take a walk.】(Strategy progress increases, Dexterity experience +3)
[C: The strategy is more important. Take Lilith to do something she likes.] (Strategy progress increases, Charm experience points +3)
【D: Hands-on practice.】(Depending on the senior's choice)
Lie down and close your eyes.
You don't need to worry about anything, just take a short nap.
Mochizuki Oboro chose the service called "lap pillow".
Slightly plump, soft thighs make an excellent pillow. They offer a warm, soft touch, yet also have some firmness from the leg bones, ensuring there's always something to hold onto.
It also has the fragrance of jasmine.
Perfume? Or is it the shower gel she's been using all along? Or perhaps it's just her natural body odor?
Mochizuki couldn't quite make out the details, but he definitely liked the taste.
After closing my eyes, my consciousness quickly began to drift away, gradually falling into a pitch-black space.
Lilith didn't reach out to fix her hair or do anything else, as that would disturb Mochizuki Oboro's rest.
Just watch him quietly.
[Strategy Progress Improved]
Lilith: 48%
[Gained "Lucky" experience points.]
[Lucky D: 5/30 → 8/30]
Knee pillow, restores 30 points of mental energy.
The pillow is very comfortable, and my mental energy bar recovers an extra 10 points.
The jasmine scent is great, and it restores an extra 10 points to your spirit bar.
Half an hour of light sleep restored 20 points of mental energy.
Soon after, Mochizuki Oboro opened her eyes and felt that her sanity was fully restored.
"Awake?" Lilith smiled faintly and gently touched Mochizuki Oboro's cheek.
“Almost,” Mochizuki Oboro slowly sat up and stretched. “Thank you very much. I’m at my peak right now.”
For an average person, their legs might feel a little sore, but it's nothing to a Servant.
Because Mochizuki had been asleep for quite a while, a red mark appeared on Lilith's fair thigh, creating a stark contrast.
"Let's go." Mochizuki Oboro brushed away the leaves that had just fallen on him.
"Where to?" Lilith tilted her head.
Mochizuki Oboro extended her hand: "Since we're out together, we can't just sit in the park like this, can we?"
“I think that’s fine too,” Lilith smiled, “but judging from your expression, it seems you still want to take me to other places?”
……
There are only a few places we can travel to together.
Amusement parks, swimming pools, karaoke rooms, parks, shopping malls, cinemas, and a handful of other attractions.
Of course, we also have to include love hotels.
Although they weren't officially lovers yet, both Mochizuki Oboro and Lilith knew how their relationship would develop, they just didn't express it in words.
"How about we try that?" Lilith asked excitedly. "It's a bit outdated, but it's a popular activity for couples in Academy City!"
"Photo booth pictures... I didn't realize they were so common in Tokyo before we came to Academy City." Mochizuki Oboro mused. "Perhaps it's a result of cultural exchange."
Crowded spaces, ambiguous atmospheres, and shared memories are all effective ways to enhance feelings.
Therefore, it's understandable why photo booth pictures are so popular among couples.
The photo booth machines in Academy City have been modified to suit local conditions. Rather than cameras, they are more like cramped little rooms that provide photo-taking functions. They are extremely well-sealed, and once the door is closed, you can't see what's going on inside at all.
Lilith quickly pulled Mochizuki Oboro inside, locked the door with a click, and then excitedly started operating the machine.
"It's a bit crowded." (The rest of the text appears to be gibberish and unrelated to the previous sentences.)
Lilith picked out one effect after another: "That's exactly what squeezing is all about."
Cat ears, whiskers, blush, and exaggerated backgrounds—many outdated elements have become a unique trend.
After selecting the element, Lilith pressed the OK button, and a five-second countdown immediately appeared on the screen.
"Let's get our faces closer together, and instead of using scissors, let's make a heart shape together."
"so?"
"That's right~"
A few minutes later, Lilith and Mochizuki Oboro had dozens of large photo booth pictures of different sizes in their hands.
Some were funny, some were cute, and most were affectionate. They tried almost every mainstream special effect and pose.
While chatting in the park is fine, Lilith also enjoys doing something with a more atmospheric feel together.
"How about we go to the amusement park?" Mochizuki Oboro suggested.
Lilith shook her head and refused: "No need. You're probably tired of those games by now."
"But you haven't tried it yet, have you?" Mochizuki Oboro didn't care about these things.
Lilith took Mochizuki Oboro's hand and walked towards the subway station: "It's more important to do things that we're both interested in."
The next stop is the Eleventh School District. It is the only major road connecting Academy City to the outside world, and it also has a famous cross-sea bridge.
Lilith wants to go there and take a picture of a lock screen wallpaper.
[Ha... Senior, if I were you, I definitely wouldn't be able to resist taking her down, right?]
[Understanding, charming, and never jealous. What a wonderful woman! How about we make her our first official partner?]
"Your last sentence is what you really wanted to say, isn't it?"
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Chapter 164 BB: This is really bad.