Cat Cake: Mmm-yum yum~

[Kiana: So it was just a dream? Thank goodness. I knew I'd definitely finish my homework properly.]

[Bronya (Honkai Impact): Bronya thinks even if Kiana got another chance, dummy Kiana still wouldn't do her homework.]

[Kiana: Bronya, what's that supposed to mean! I'm going to be Schicksal's strongest Valkyrie—a little homework can't stop me!]

[Durandal: ...]

[Rita: (On alert!)]

[Mei: Kiana, don't say things like that!]

[Kiana: Mei, did I say something wrong? Bug Bug confused.jpg]

In the Valkyrie dormitory, Bronya stared at Kiana with an incredulous look (though it was hard to tell). "Bronya thought dummy Kiana only had a crush on Sister Mei, but it turns out you've even set your sights on Schicksal's strongest S-rank Valkyrie, Durandal?"

Bronya made as if to go find Mei, who was preparing dinner. "Looks like Bronya needs to tell Sister Mei to stay away from a fickle scumbag like Kiana."

Kiana finally caught on, blushing furiously as she hurriedly blocked Bronya. "Wait, Bronya, that's not what I meant..."

Bronya turned to look at Kiana, a hint of triumph flickering in her eyes.

Seeing that look, Kiana realized she'd been tricked. "Shorty, you tricked me again!"

"Bronya didn't trick you. Besides, this isn't the time to argue with Bronya..."

"Oh, right!" Kiana snapped back to reality and quickly glanced at the livestream. The comments had already started going off the rails.

[Elysia: Oh my, Kiana really is a fickle one, isn't she? But I don't mind~]

[Durandal: While I appreciate your liking me, I'm sorry, but I'm not interested in that sort of thing.]

[Rita: That's right, Miss Kiana. Please don't set your sights on Lady Durandal. (sharpening a knife)]

[Seigfried: @Theresa, Shorty, how did you raise Kiana? How did my little girl turn into a scumbag!]

[Theresa: Seigfried, what does this have to do with me! If you're looking for a reason, it's your fault! Your fickle nature must have been passed down to Kiana.]

[Murata Himeko: So that's it. No wonder Kiana always ends up in my bed when I'm drunk.]

[Murata Himeko: Kiana, I'm sorry, but I can't return your feelings. I still want to find a reliable boyfriend...]

[Kiana: No, no! Everyone, what I meant was "I'm going to become the strongest S-rank Valkyrie," not "become the strongest S-rank Valkyrie's woman."]

[Kiana: And Teacher Himeko, you're the one who always stumbles into the wrong room when you're drunk and insists on hugging me in my bed!]

[Kiana: And you, lousy old man—where are you? Why did you abandon me back then!]

[System: Alright, alright, stop arguing.]

[System: It's reward time!]

[Ding! Congratulations, Kiana! You've received Cat Cake (Chinese-style sugar-free bread) *3]

Cat Cake (Chinese-style sugar-free bread)

A life form created by a genius from another world, called by its creator "not a qualified creation, but definitely a qualified cute pet." After being improved by the system, Cat Cakes take on different forms depending on their owner.

[Klee: So cute, the Cat Cake is just as cute as Dodo-Bird! (?ω?)]

[Klee: Photo of me and Dodo-Bird at Starfall Lake.jpg]

[Grand Master Jean: Klee! You went fish-blasting again!]

[Klee: Oh no, oh no, I forgot Grand Master Jean was here too. Klee's heading back right now.]

[Herta: @Ruan Mei, isn't this one of your creations?]

[Ruan Mei: It is indeed my creation, but I haven't made this flavor before.]

[Kiana: @Ruan Mei, so this is your creation. What should I feed the Cat Cake?]

[Ruan Mei: Anything will do. Their diet is similar to humans—they can eat whatever humans eat.]

Kiana hugged three pure-white Cat Cakes excitedly and said to Mei, "Mei, Mei, look at my Cat Cakes! Aren't they adorable?"

Mei set down the dishes she was holding and smiled at Kiana's eager look. "Mm-hmm, just as cute as you."

"Then Mei, let's each raise one." Kiana beamed even brighter at Mei's compliment.

"Sure, Kiana." Mei agreed. "But what about the third one?" She glanced at Bronya, who was playing games but kept sneaking peeks their way.

Kiana followed Mei's gaze to Bronya. "Yeah, what should we do with the last one..."

Bronya caught on to Kiana's meaning and stood up. "In that case, Bronya will..."

Before Bronya could finish, Kiana cut her off. "If someone's willing to call me 'Big Sister Kiana' right now, I wouldn't mind giving her one..."

Hearing that, Bronya quickly changed her tune. "Bronya will go help Sister Mei serve the food."

Bronya thought to herself: Even if it kills me, Bronya will never call that Grassworm "big sister."

Seeing that neither of them would back down, Mei had no choice but to step in and mediate.

"Alright, Kiana, let Bronya help raise one. After all, besides us, there's only Teacher Himeko in the dorm, and she's usually too busy. You can't ask her to take care of it, can you?"

Kiana relented at Mei's words and handed a Cat Cake to Bronya. "Since Mei says so, I'll graciously give you one."

Bronya ignored Kiana. She gently cradled the Cat Cake in her arms, sat down on the sofa, and softly stroked it.

Truth be told, Bronya had a secret she'd never told Kiana and the others—she actually really loved squeezing cute things, like Homu plushies.

(The author doesn't know if Bronya actually likes it, but since her Parallel Body, Silver Wolf, said she does, the author just assumes Bronya does too.)

[System: Looks like you all really like Cat Cakes...]

[Kiana: Cat Cakes are super cute, and they smell like steamed buns.]

[System: Alright, now it's time for Q&A.]

[Otto: This time, I must seize the chance to answer.]

[Tesla: Oh, the First Green One wants to get cucked again?]

[March 7th: I'm gonna try my best to answer this time too.]

[Bennett: Getting a chance to answer is probably out of my luck.]

[Xiangling: If I get it right, I wonder if I'll get some ingredients I've never seen before.]

(Can someone help me come up with a few names for the Cat Cakes? The author is terrible at naming, please??? (●˙?˙●)???)