Sparkle, JK uniform

Sparkle rose lightly and walked into the bathroom.

She adjusted the water to a comfortable temperature and washed her hands carefully, then rinsed her mouth just as thoroughly.

Once apparently wasn't enough. She rinsed five times, until all that remained in her mouth was the clean sensation of water.

Then she squeezed out some toothpaste and brushed her teeth meticulously, making sure her breath was fresh and pleasant.

Only after doing all that did Sparkle return to the living room, satisfied.

Lin Hai was leaning back on the sofa with his eyes closed, a hint of laziness and fatigue between his brows, but his lips curved in a contented smile.

Sparkle sat down beside him without a sound and asked softly, "How do you feel?"

Lin Hai opened his eyes and said with a smile, "Even more refreshing than drinking Penacony soda... like I'm floating on cloud nine."

"Really?" Sparkle's smile deepened, taking on a hint of temptation. "Then would you like to... float on cloud nine every day from now on?"

"Yes!" Lin Hai answered without hesitation. "Of course I would!"

"Then from now on..." Sparkle leaned close and playfully commanded, "you'll have to be good and listen to me."

"Okay." Lin Hai readily nodded, his voice full of indulgence and affection. "I'll listen to you from now on, my little Sparkle!"

A satisfied smile blossomed on Sparkle's face, like a cat whose scheme had succeeded.

A little wildcat.

It happened to be time for a late-night snack, so Lin Hai decided to take her out for some good food.

But the moment he got up, the familiar panel appeared in his mind of its own accord. Light shimmered across it as lines of information emerged:

[Contract Lucky Star: Sparkle]

[Affection: 90]

[The relationship between both parties has entered a new stage. Hidden reward triggered: Concentric Knot]

A delicate red Concentric Knot, made of pure energy, quietly took shape between Lin Hai and Sparkle.

It slowly rotated, radiating warm and powerful waves.

Immediately afterward, slender, crystalline threads of energy spread from it, connecting to their hearts and the points between their brows.

A profound sense of resonance enveloped them both.

Without a word, their emotions and thoughts seemed to flow into a warm river, naturally mingling together.

The information on the panel updated again.

[Reward obtained: Super Burst]

[Effect: You may choose to actively activate this state, perfectly reproducing all of Sparkle's power and skills for ten minutes.]

Lin Hai drew a sharp breath.

He knew just how extraordinarily powerful Sparkle was. Even wielding that power briefly would be enough to deal with the vast majority of crises.

Besides that, he also possessed the Super Burst ability corresponding to The Herta.

Combining the two, he could use Sparkle's power for ten minutes, then use The Herta's power for another ten.

That meant that for twenty minutes, few people could stand against him!

Ecstasy!

Lin Hai laughed and wrapped his arms tightly around Sparkle's waist. "My little Sparkle, you've given me quite a gift."

Sparkle didn't answer. A series of messages had also appeared in her mind.

[Received affection. Power limit unlocked.]

At Sparkle's level of strength, advancing any further was extremely difficult.

Now, breaking through her power limit and gaining greater strength lay right before her.

Sparkle couldn't help laughing. "My big Lin Hai, you're the one who gave me a great gift!"

She told Lin Hai everything the message in her mind had said, leaving nothing out.

Lin Hai pulled Sparkle into his arms and asked quietly, "Now... can we take things a step further?"

Sparkle raised a slender index finger, pressed it gently to his lips, and shook her head:

"Not yet. Now... isn't the time."

Lin Hai didn't press her, but asked with a hint of curiosity, "Why isn't it time yet?"

"Because I haven't had enough fun."

She smiled like a cat full of secrets. "I like things the way they are now... a little mysterious, a little exciting. Isn't that more interesting?"

Hearing that, Lin Hai loosened his arms. "All right, we'll do it your way."

"That's more like it." Sparkle nodded in satisfaction. "As the saying goes, you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. Don't worry, I'm not going to run away."

Lin Hai checked the time and suggested, "It's just the right time for a late-night snack. Want to change clothes first?"

"No problem!"

Sparkle readily agreed and slipped into the dressing room.

The dressing room was a dazzling sight, filled with all kinds of women's clothing.

There were form-fitting yoga pants that outlined the curves.

There were bold, uninhibited denim hot pants.

There were also elegant long dresses and smart suits.

Every imaginable style was there.

Sparkle's gaze swept quickly over the racks before settling on a classic JK uniform.

She quickly took it down and changed into it.

Then she stood before the full-length mirror and examined herself closely.

The sailor top paired with a plaid miniskirt brought out her lively, playful side just right.

Sparkle felt something was still missing, so she bent down, pulled open a drawer, and took out a brand-new pair of pure white mid-length stockings.

She carefully put them on. The delicate fabric extended up to her thighs, forming a striking contrast with the dark skirt and adding a touch of distinctive charm.

After making sure her outfit was perfect, Sparkle stepped out of the dressing room and took a few steps on tiptoe in front of Lin Hai, her skirt fluttering.

"Well? Do I look good?"

Lin Hai's eyes were full of amazement and admiration.

"You're so beautiful!"

Before the words had even faded, he stepped forward and, without another word, scooped Sparkle's light frame into a textbook princess carry.

Sparkle let out a short, delighted giggle.

"Let's go!"

He carried her toward the door.

"Sparkle, what do you want to eat?"

Nestled in his arms, Sparkle tilted her head and thought. "How about... hot pot! A spicy broth, the hotter the better!"

Lin Hai looked down at her excited expression and smiled. "Okay, hot pot it is. Let's go."

Sparkle hugged Lin Hai and said in a very quiet voice, "It feels so good to be with you."

"How good?"

"Really, really good. I want to stay by your side forever."

"Then stay by my side forever."

"Will you get tired of me?"

"How could I ever get tired of you?"

"But in many of the plays I've acted in, the lovers in the stories are always passionately in love at first. After enough time passes, they get tired of each other and stop being in love."

"That's because you weren't the one those men met. If they'd met you, their feelings for you would only have grown stronger and stronger."

Sparkle looked at Lin Hai with her watery eyes. "Are you hooked on that floating-on-cloud-nine feeling?"

"I'm hooked."

"Do you want to experience it again?"

"Yes! Every moment of every day!"

"To hold on to a man, you have to make him want it every moment of every day. Have I got hold of you now?"

"Yes."

"Have I got a firm hold on you too?"

"A very firm hold!"

"Say it. Say you like Sparkle."

Lin Hai said earnestly, "I like Sparkle."

"Not enough. Your voice was too quiet."

"I, Lin Hai, like little Sparkle!"

"I like big Lin Hai too!" Sparkle hugged Lin Hai tightly.