They All Said This Wasn't the Life Simulation Game!

[And when you knew what was happening, why was it all already over?]

"Elysia..."

Looking at her, who seemed unchanged, Xi Wang softly called her name.

"It's been a while, Wang~"

She was still as cheerful as ever, her smile as dazzling as always, making people unconsciously feel good and want to get closer.

"Wang went on a mission for a long time this time~ You must be tired~"

"Mhm, it was just a bit tedious, not a particularly troublesome mission."

The main reason it took him so long to "handle" them was the sheer number of people causing riots out of panic, plus the various "failed products" resulting from all sorts of "plans."

"How is it? Can you tell if there's anything little bit different about me?"

Elysia leaned forward slightly, deliberately turning her face to the side in front of him, as if showing off something.

"...You've gotten cuter?"

Xi Wang glanced at her newly pointed ears, like those of the legendary Elves, paused for a moment, and then made a small joke in a calm tone.

Ah... but for Elysia, this probably isn't a joke~

"Mmm! I'm happy you said that, Wang~ But it's better if you say things like that to Sakura~ I think Sakura would be even happier!"

"Take a closer look?"

Elysia deliberately moved a little closer to Xi Wang again, her blue-pink pupils full of anticipation.

"...Your ears?"

Only then did Xi Wang give the answer.

"That's right~ Aren't they cute~ Just like the legendary Elves~"

Elysia, having received the answer she wanted, laughed happily. She cupped Xi Wang's hands and placed them on her cheeks, her slightly mischievous pupils blinking as she asked with a smile.

"Do you want to touch them?"

"...Yes."

"Wang, you really... You should be a little more reserved at times like this~ Well... but I like this straightforward side of you too~"

Saying that, Elysia tilted her head slightly, lowered her eyelids, and gently placed his hands on her changed ears. She felt his careful caress, as if he were afraid of hurting her, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.

"Is it a side effect from that surgery? Like the low temperature surrounding Kevin?"

"Something like that, but this is just a derivative effect~ The real 'side effect' isn't this~"

After satisfying his curiosity for a moment, Xi Wang withdrew his hands. Elysia seemed a little displeased with his "timid" action, but she quickly responded with a smile, winked at him, and awaited his reply.

"What is it then?"

Xi Wang asked at the opportune moment.

"Heh heh~ Actually, my 'side effect' is quite serious!"

"My body's metabolism is completely messed up now! Super serious!"

"That sounds terrible."

Although Xi Wang had already seen that the actual situation was nowhere near as exaggerated or bad as Elysia described, he still said this in a very calm tone at the right moment.

Elysia clearly knew this too, so she didn't mind Xi Wang's unconvincing tone and continued along.

"Actually, it's not that bad~ It's just that from now on, no matter how much I eat, I won't gain weight, and I can have a beautiful figure without exercising properly~"

"My skin is also getting better day by day. I don't know if messing up my sleep schedule will have any effect in the future, but it doesn't seem like anything will happen now..."

"And my hair too, it stays in great condition without needing time to manage it. Sigh... I won't have any time to spend on styling anymore, it's so sad..."

"...Wouldn't other girls get angry if they heard you say that?"

Hearing her words, Xi Wang tilted his head and asked the obvious question.

"Heh heh~ I usually don't say it~"

Elysia stepped forward, leaned close to his ear, and whispered.

"So this is like a little secret between us~ You have to keep it a secret, okay~?"

After speaking, she quickly retreated and stuck out her tongue at Xi Wang, showing a mischievous and cute expression that made Xi Wang feel helpless.

"By the way, Sakura has changed a lot too~ Aren't you going to go see her quickly, Wang? She's in Mobius's lab being examined right now~"

Elysia changed the topic again.

"Sakura might really need you right now~ Oh, and don't be scared by her appearance when you see her~"

Elysia tilted her head again and thought for a moment, adding one last sentence.

"And Dr. Mobius too~ She's changed a lot in appearance as well~ Don't be fooled by her appearance~ Dr. Mobius is very cute~?"

"I know."

He was going there anyway.

"Then I won't bother you two with what comes next~ Good luck!"

With that, Elysia didn't wait for Xi Wang to respond and quickly ran off.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Xi Wang paused for a moment before his movements quickly returned to normal. He continued towards his original destination and, for the first time, he voluntarily knocked on Mobius's laboratory door.

"Who is it? Huh? Little Brother Wang? What brings you here?"

A petite girl with long brown hair and crimson pupils opened the door. The white lab coat seemed a bit too large on her, its long sleeves covering her slender arms, and even the hem of the coat dragged slightly on the ground. However, she didn't seem to mind, even favoring this way of wearing it.

She seemed a bit surprised to see Xi Wang and reminded him, "Your surgery isn't scheduled that soon, and even your physical examination is tomorrow, you know?"

"I'm here to see Mobius."

"Ah... I see. That's right, Sakura is here too. You're here to see her, aren't you?"

"...Something like that."

"I knew it~"

As if she had discovered some hidden truth, Danzhu nodded with a smile and led Xi Wang into the laboratory.

"Sakura's surgery was very successful! Although there were indeed some... hmm... rather noticeable side effects, she was very lucky to survive, and she's become so cute! You should praise her a lot when you see her later!"

"..."

"Honestly... why are you always so indifferent? Ah, right, have you thought about what I suggested before? I've already told Sakura and Elysia~ They've both agreed, I've even picked out the roles we'll play, prepared the cosplay outfits, and even bought a brand new camera! I'm going to take so many pictures!"

"..."

"Then I'll take that as a yes! Hehe~ It won't take up much of your time~ I'll send you the photos specifically after they're done! Oh, maybe I should make figurines for you as souvenirs! I'll make them based on your appearances, I have the materials after all..."

As if picturing a particularly wonderful scenario, Danzhu cupped her face and smiled happily, murmuring something about how "It's so good... to have a CP around me that fits their personalities and experiences~ I can perfectly recreate the content from the anime~" and "I must post pictures on social media later to let everyone know that the real world also has people as handsome and beautiful as in the anime!"... and other such things.

By the end, one could almost imagine strange pink heart-shaped bubbles appearing around her. It was unclear what exactly she was thinking.

"Then it's settled!"

Danzhu excitedly grabbed Xi Wang's sleeve, as if afraid he would go back on his word.

"...Little Brother Wang, instead of agreeing to my sister's strange request, why don't you consider my proposal?"

On the other side, a girl with similar features and build to Danzhu, but with sky-blue pupils and a peculiar strand of blue-dyed hair amidst her long brown hair, and even wearing the same clothes as Danzhu, quietly approached Xi Wang from the other side. She grabbed the sleeve of his other arm and spoke in a calm tone similar to Xi Wang's.

Xi Wang naturally knew who she was... Danzhu's twin sister, Cang Xuan.

"If you're willing, I can contact a few skincare companies. Of course, I also have connections for cosmetics. I believe with my methods, your appearance, and your uniqueness..."

Cang Xuan reached out and, as if habitually, touched Xi Wang's side waist, as if she could feel his skin through his clothes.

"We'll definitely make a lot of money! Of course, advertising and endorsement fees won't be lacking for you. How about... how about 5% of the sales?"

"..."

Seeing Cang Xuan's expression turning into ($ _ $), Xi Wang was speechless.

"Cang Xuan! Little Brother Wang already agreed to take pictures with me first! Sakura and Elysia have also agreed! You don't want to break the promise between the three of us... no, the four of us including me, do you?"

"Photos can be taken anytime~ You also said it wouldn't take much time, so I can naturally make my request in the remaining time, right? And what do you know? Money, only money is the most important thing! Didn't you see our lab's funding getting smaller and smaller?! If this continues, we'll have to eat instant noodles for another two or three months!"

"Do you have any complaints about the lab's situation, Cang Xuan?"

A dangerous, predator-like voice echoed softly. Xi Wang could clearly feel the bodies of the two girls holding his sleeves tremble violently, and even goosebumps appeared on their skin.

"Of course~ If you're willing to help solve the lab's predicament, I'd be very happy to~"

Mobius slowly walked forward, her pupils, identical to those of "Serpent," staring at Cang Xuan and Danzhu. Watching the two shrink behind Xi Wang after being caught gossiping, she narrowed her eyes slightly, her tongue, like a snake's, flicking out subtly, giving off a seductive and dangerous aura.

"Ahem... Doctor, I was just making a suggestion... Little Brother Wang hasn't agreed yet."

Cang Xuan said somewhat awkwardly, hiding behind Xi Wang.

"Oh? I think if it were the two of you~ he would definitely agree~"

Mobius shifted her gaze to Xi Wang and smiled enchantingly.

"After all, this guy~ is very gentle with children~ Sometimes I wonder, if I had your physique, could I easily drag him onto the operating table?"

Saying this, Mobius leaned forward, like a serpent tempting someone to eat the forbidden fruit, and said in a more alluring voice than ever before.

"Tell me, will you agree, little white mouse~?"

Her voice was full of temptation, yet also filled with danger. Even the two who were originally hiding behind Xi Wang unconsciously let go of his sleeves and quickly retreated a few steps, putting distance between themselves and Mobius, avoiding being included in her "hunt."

"Dr. Mobius, I have something to discuss with you."

In response, Xi Wang calmly replied, pausing slightly before adding, "...Also, I want to see Sakura's condition."

When he said the latter half, Xi Wang's tone softened slightly, carrying a hint of a request.

"Hah~ You really are incorrigible~"