This was something she had always wanted to do, but had never had enough money for.
"We need tickets, but don't worry, leave it to me! I have a way!"
Nene Arakawa patted her chest, brimming with confidence.
That made sense. As the daughter of the Arakawa Zaibatsu, even while running away from home, getting a ticket would be easy for her.
Firefly did not ask any more questions.
The next morning.
Morning sunlight filtered gently through the gap in the curtains, falling over the sleeping girl.
Firefly seemed to be softly wrapped in golden light, looking especially peaceful and serene. She lay on the soft bed in a relaxed, natural pose.
Her hair spilled across the pillow like a flowing silver waterfall, carrying a faint fragrance. Her cheeks were slightly flushed like ripe apples, giving her a sweet air.
Her hands rested lightly at her sides, her fingers gently curled like soft, beautiful blooming flowers. Her feet were slightly tucked in, adorable like a kitten's.
Anyone else would have found it difficult to bring themselves to disturb the sleeping girl before them, but someone—or rather, a puppet—was an exception.
"It's morning already. Time to get up!"
Miss Herta, who had not slept and was tasked with waking Firefly on schedule, diligently woke the sleeping girl in bed.
Though reluctant, Firefly still opened her beautiful eyes.
She slowly sat up from the bed, and the blanket slipped from her body, exposing her beautiful figure to the sunlight.
Looking at Herta in her Lolita outfit, Firefly's eyelashes fluttered gently like butterfly wings, and her lips parted slightly.
"What time is it?"
"It's already eight thirty in the morning."
Herta answered flatly. Then she turned, pulled out an outfit from Firefly's wardrobe, tossed it onto the bedside, and left without looking back.
Firefly parted her cherry-red lips at Herta's behavior, but ultimately said nothing.
Though this puppet was capable of almost anything, she really could not be any gentler! It was probably because Herta had programmed her that way, based on her own personality.
After getting dressed, Firefly went to the bathroom to wash up.
When she came out after finishing, she found that Nene Arakawa was nearly ready as well.
"You're up so early?"
"It'll take time to get to Shibuya, so it's about time."
Nene Arakawa replied while arranging the streaming equipment in her hands.
She was dressed especially cutely today, wearing a pure white shirt with its collar slightly open, revealing the slender line of her neck and making her look even more petite and adorable.
Her hair had been carefully styled and fell lightly over her shoulders. Her makeup was clear and natural, as though she had not deliberately applied any at all.
A faint blush colored her cheeks like the rising morning sun, adding a touch of rosy warmth to her face. Her lips were coated in pale pink lipstick, looking fresh and cute.
A Normal Girl Who Loved Adventuring Everywhere
Shibuya.
As Tokyo's bustling commercial district, it had always been famous for its young people and fashion culture.
The Shibuya Crossing was one of the busiest intersections in the world, with tens of thousands of people passing through every day.
It was easy to feel Tokyo's unique urban atmosphere and fast-paced lifestyle here.
At that moment, Firefly and Herta stood there, watching Nene Arakawa beside them start her livestream with her streaming equipment.
Originally, Firefly had not planned to bring Herta along. Although the Herta Puppet looked exactly like a human, the differences at her joints could still be noticed.
However, Nene Arakawa had insisted on bringing Herta with them, using bandages and wrist guards to cover her joints.
She had even said that Herta was so cute that plenty of people would definitely like her.
Besides, she wanted to dress Herta up too.
It would be such a waste not to take such a huge, adorable puppet out for makeovers and outfit changes.
"Long time no see, everyone! I'm Nene Arakawa. At everyone's request, I'm streaming today."
Not long after she started the stream, a large number of fans gradually joined in, prompting Nene Arakawa to hurriedly greet them.
Although she was streaming on the street, most people around her were used to it. In Shibuya, there was no shortage of influencers and celebrities from all over the world.
Nene-chan, you're finally streaming! I thought I'd never get to see you again.
Nene is so cute today! Is this the Shibuya Crossing?
Shibuya Crossing? I'm nearby, ahhh!
Wait for me! I'm coming to find Nene-chan right now.
"Huh? Everyone, don't do that."
"We're at the intersection right now, but we'll be leaving soon."
Noticing that her fans wanted to come find her, Nene Arakawa hurriedly explained in a fluster. They could not stay here for long.
They had to finish the planned stream before the bodyguards found them.
What are you streaming today, Nene-chan? Are you continuing the runaway-from-home adventure?!
This clearly was not someone who followed her often, but Nene Arakawa still answered seriously.
"The Runaway Adventure series has already ended, but there might be a bonus today."
Thinking about how the bodyguards might come after her, she would definitely have to run again then. But she would not stream herself running away, so it could only count as a bonus.
"Today's main plan is to watch a fashion show. Oh, right, let me introduce my friend to everyone."
"She's a super beautiful girl. You'll definitely like her."
As she spoke, Nene Arakawa looked toward Firefly standing at the side.
"Firefly-chan."
"Um... maybe we should forget it..."
When she heard Nene Arakawa call her, Firefly looked a little socially anxious.
She did not feel this way while inside Sam, but now that she was simply Firefly, appearing before so many people was still a little too much for her.
"How could we forget it? Don't be scared! Firefly-chan is obviously so cute."
Nene Arakawa did not give Firefly the chance to refuse and directly pulled her in front of the camera.
The instant Firefly appeared in the livestream, the scrolling comments immediately dropped by more than half. Of course, it was not because everyone had been frightened—they had simply been stunned by her beauty.
Firefly looked as though she had gently stepped out of an exquisite manga, carrying a dreamlike quality.
Her eyes were bright, as though they held stars and seas within them, gleaming with enchanting light. Her long lashes added a touch of cuteness to those luminous eyes.
Her skin was white as snow and so delicate that her pores were nearly invisible.
A faint blush rested on her face, making her features even more lively and adorable. Her small nose and cherry lips came together to form a flawless face.
Both her appearance and her temperament were captivating. In short, her presence seemed to bring a touch of dreamlike color to the real world.
"Um, hello, everyone. I... I'm Firefly. I'm... I'm an ordinary girl who likes adventuring everywhere."
Facing the camera, Firefly placed one hand over her chest and introduced herself awkwardly.
!!!
Ahhh, she's so cute! I like her so much!
Kawaii!
Cute. Wanna fuck.
First meeting, cute, marriage!
Huh! Isn't that my wife? Honey, why are you with Nene-chan?
Wake up, she's obviously my wife!
Firefly-chan, I like adventuring everywhere too!!
Everyone, I seriously like this one!
So how do you pursue a girl like Firefly-chan?
When Firefly first appeared, the comments paused and dwindled considerably. Once everyone recovered, they instantly exploded.
The number of comments multiplied several times over, and the livestream channel lagged terribly.
They were all declaring their love for Firefly!
How could anyone dislike a 2D beauty like her, as though she had stepped straight out of a manga? In real life, they might feel embarrassed and inferior!
But online, they could freely express what they truly thought.
"Huh?"
Noticing some of the comments, Firefly became even more unsure of what to say.
Nene Arakawa noticed the situation and immediately moved the camera away from Firefly.
"Everyone's way too enthusiastic! You scared Firefly-chan!"
"I know everyone likes Firefly-chan. There will be plenty of chances later, and today I'll be streaming together with Firefly-chan."
As she spoke, Nene Arakawa led Firefly and Herta toward their destination. There was still some time before the fashion show began, but they could enter early.
Without the camera on her, Firefly also breathed a sigh of relief.
The three beautiful girls strolled down the busy streets.
While Nene Arakawa chatted animatedly with her fans, Firefly curiously looked around.
Shibuya was filled almost everywhere with shopping centers, department stores, restaurants, and cafes, and there were plenty of young people out shopping.
After walking for some time, Nene Arakawa brought them to an entrance that was clearly not the main entrance. This should have been the fashion show venue.
They did not even need tickets and entered directly through the back entrance.
The runway show had not started yet, so Nene Arakawa took her streaming equipment to a good spot near the front.
"Are livestreams allowed here?"
Looking around, Firefly curiously asked Nene Arakawa.
She had not seen anyone else streaming.
"They originally weren't allowed, but then the people here said it was fine."
Nene Arakawa answered without thinking much about it.
"..."
It was because of Nene Arakawa's status, wasn't it?!
Firefly roughly guessed what was going on.
It felt as though the Kurama Family already knew she was here. She just did not know when they planned to come take her away.
"Who cares about that? The show is about to start."
"Firefly-chan, you can take a look too. If there are any styles you like, you can have someone customize them."
Noticing the changes in the venue, Nene Arakawa hurriedly said.
Kōsei Arakawa's Investigation
In the president's office of the Arakawa Group, Kōsei Arakawa watched his daughter's livestream. Beside him was a screenshot taken after Firefly appeared on camera.
He tapped his fingers thoughtfully, then looked at the sunglasses-wearing man before him and asked, "Is this girl the one living with Nene?"
"It should be her."
The man immediately lowered his head and replied.
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