The Plan Is About to Begin
After comforting Xiao Qiu and buying various figurines for the group, including Nino and Black Rabbit figurines, the group decided to go back and continue discussing their plans for the evening.
Just as they were passing by a shop selling winter clothes, Xiao Qiu suddenly pointed at the shop and said:
"Wait, before we go back, how about we buy Dongdong some clothes? Something for winter."
"!"
Holding the figurine, Dongdong looked up at Yu Muqiu. Yu Muqiu met her gaze with a pure smile.
"I know Xiao Bai and Fang Ming have taken good care of you, but... I also want to give you a few gifts, and Xiao Bai too, to celebrate us becoming friends!"
Since they were already there, Xiao Qiu wanted to prepare a few outfits for Dongdong to wear in autumn and winter, because judging from what was shown in the Sky Screen, Dongdong's family was not well-off, and she probably didn't have any new clothes.
Most of the clothes Fang Ming bought for Dongdong were for summer wear; he probably hadn't considered what to wear in the fall.
So Xiao Qiu's suggestion is quite good.
Xiao Bai thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement and said:
"That was my oversight. What do you think, Dongdong?"
Xiao Bai asked Song Niandong for his opinion.
Song Niandong stared blankly at Yu Muqiu, and finally, hiding behind Xiao Bai, she nodded vigorously to Yu Muqiu.
These two girls, who should have been friends in the Sky Screen, became friends again in reality.
Judging from Song Niandong's expression, she no longer felt any aversion towards Yu Muqiu. Although she hadn't completely opened her heart to him yet, at least she wasn't as hostile towards Yu Muqiu as before.
With Dongdong's nod, Xiao Bai and her group went into a nearby clothing store and began picking out clothes for Dongdong to wear in the coming days.
That's how it should be.
"... Why do I need to change too?"
Xiao Bai looked at the white sweater and thick tights that Yu Muqiu had brought over, her expression slightly surprised.
Holding up the sweater, Yu Muqiu peeked out from behind and grinned at Xiao Bai, saying:
"Since we're already here, and Xiao Bai's clothes look rather plain. I've come twice, and Xiao Bai's clothes haven't changed at all."
"..." Xiao Bai remained silent.
This whole set was bought by Xiao Chun!
Otherwise, how can we expect Fang Ming to buy women's clothing for himself?
Previously, when Fang Ming appeared as Xiao Bai, he mostly used magic to change his Magical Armament, turning it into normal casual clothing.
That is, in order to "compensate" Xiao Chun last time, Xiao Bai was forced to accept some of Xiao Chun's clothes.
These past few days, when I go out, I've been choosing outfits that aren't too revealing.
A coat, shorts, high boots, and tights are Xiao Bai's current outfit.
Shorts are already the limit for Xiao Bai; skirts are absolutely out of the question!
But--
"... Wearing short skirts in autumn and winter is a bit much, change your outfit."
Xiao Bai said indifferently.
Xiao Qiu blinked. "Let's give it a try. If it doesn't suit our taste, we can always change it."
"Didn't we agree to buy clothes for Dongdong? How come it's me now?"
"Dongdong's are all bought up."
Yu Muqiu turned to Song Niandong.
Song Niandong was sitting in the rest area playing with Youyou's bunny ears, with a pile of bags at her feet.
Xiao Bai fell silent again. She turned to look at Yu Muqiu, who was gazing at her expectantly, and couldn't help but cast a pleading look at Xiao Chun beside her.
But Xiao Chun betrayed her once again.
"... Actually, I want to see it too."
Xiao Chun muttered something under her breath and took out her phone.
She was fully prepared to take photos at any moment!
Xiao Bai calmly looked at the group, then glanced at Song Niandong, who was also looking over with anticipation after hearing the commotion. She instantly understood everything.
So, all of your 'dress-up dolls' were actually me from the very beginning?
Chapter 126 The Plan Is About to Begin
Girls love dress-up games the most.
As a child, I dressed up Barbie doll; as an adult, I buy piles of clothes to dress myself up...
Most girls seem to be born with no resistance to beautiful clothes.
They like to change things for themselves, but they like to change things for others even more.
And they enjoy it immensely.
Why does Xiao Bai know all this?
"... Oh."
Xiao Bai, who had been changing clothes for an hour, had a vacant look in his eyes and a smirk on his lips.
Xiao Bai hadn't felt anything when he was with Xiao Chun before, but now that he'd met Yu Muqiu, he finally understood the Pain of going shopping with a girl!
We had agreed beforehand that we would only buy clothes for autumn and winter.
As a result, these two girls got carried away and ended up buying all of Xiao Bai's clothes for all four seasons!
And they're all wearing women's clothing!
No, why would I need so many women's clothes!
Will it just gather dust???
The person who usually only appears under the guise of Xiao Bai falls into despair as he looks at the bags scattered all over the ground.
Honestly, Xiao Bai would rather fight three Songstress Demon than discuss clothing styles and 'fashion sense' with three girls—things that give her a headache!
"Alright!!"
Finally, Xiao Bai, unable to bear it any longer, stopped the two from behaving in an increasingly outrageous manner.
Xiao Bai, dressed in a dark dress with cute lace trim, addressed the two:
"If this drags on any longer, will Xiaoxia ever be able to activate her Shining Form?!"
"Xiao Bai is angry."
Click, click.
Xiao Chun whispered to Yu Muqiu, but her phone camera kept clicking away, the sound of which was extremely 'ear-piercing' to Xiao Bai.
Finally snapping out of her daze, Yu Muqiu looked at the bags and packages scattered all over the floor and lowered her head in embarrassment. But when she saw the now adorable Xiao Bai, her eyes lit up again.
"But... Xiao Bai is so cute like this! She used to be so cold and dressed so plainly, it was such a waste of such a lovely face."
"If Xiao Bai could smile more."
As Yu Muqiu finished speaking, he imitated Xiao Chun beside him and took out his phone to take a picture of Xiao Bai.
After taking the photos, she looked at them, then skipped over to Xiao Bai, first showing her the pictures in her hand, and then tentatively asking Xiao Bai:
"How about we take one last picture together?"
Yu Muqiu knew that, given Xiao Bai's personality, even if he bought her so many clothes, Xiao Bai might not actually wear them. Perhaps these clothes would only be worn by Xiao Bai when trying them on.
So Xiao Qiu wanted to preserve Xiao Bai's adorable appearance in her phone.
Is this proof of their... friendship?
"..."
Taking photos!?
What?! You think I don't have enough embarrassing history already?!
Seeing Yu Muqiu's eager expression, Xiao Bai felt a wave of dizziness wash over him.
She really couldn't imagine how Yu Muqiu and the others would look at her after she was exposed one day!
Even the thought of Yu Muqiu coming to her with Xiao Bai's photo after she was exposed Xiao Bai with despair.
... Maybe we should just Destruction the world.
Seeing the innocent look in Yu Muqiu's eyes, Xiao Bai once again revealed a smile tinged with despair, and nodded to Yu Muqiu:
"... OK."
With Xiao Bai's consent, the four of them, along with the two Magical Creatures, took a group photo.
Xiao Qiu clung to Xiao Bai, Dongdong hugged Xiao Bai's arm, and Xiao Chun tried to join in but found there was no room, so she could only stand helplessly to the side.
The two Magical Creatures each resided in the arms of their respective contractors.
As everyone posed, the image froze at that moment.
This is the first group photo of the Magical Girls. Everyone was there except for Chen Xiaoxia.
"Ah, after Xiaoxia activates her Shining Form, I'll need to add another one..."
After taking the last photo, Yu Muqiu also thought of Chen Xiaoxia and said to Xiao Bai with a smile.
Xiao Bai stopped in her tracks, her expression slightly stiff.
Another embarrassing photo is needed?! And it's with Xiaoxia in it?!
... This world should just be Destruction!!
Time ticked away.
The sunlight outside the window was gradually sinking in the west, and night was approaching.
Chen Xiaoxia, who had locked herself in her room, tossed the controller aside and scratched her hair impatiently.
"Aaaaaah!! Why hasn't Xiao Chun contacted me yet?! I can't take it anymore! I want to see episodes four and five!!!"
In order to Shining Form and not fall too far behind her friends, Chen Xiaoxia truly relied on her own will to refuse to watch the fourth and fifth episodes that had already been released online.
She even managed to avoid going online by her own will!
However, Chen Xiaoxia's persistence has its limits. If there were no electronic devices around her, things would be fine.
But now, with phones, tablets, computers... all sorts of internet-connected devices right beside her, she could get anything she wanted with just a simple grab. How could Chen Xiaoxia possibly resist?!
If Xiao Chun doesn't contact her soon, she's really going to lose her composure!
Buzzing--
Xiaoxia was still muttering when her phone, as if sensing her voice, suddenly vibrated.
Call out--!
Xiaoxia, sitting in front of the game console, transformed into a blue blur and instantly flashed to her phone, answering the call without even looking at it and asking:
"Xiao Chun! How are your preparations going?! I can't wait any longer..."
"Xiaoxia!!"
Xiao Chun's hurried voice on the other end of the phone made Xiaoxia's excitement disappear.
On the other end of the phone, Xiao Chun's voice came through at the same time as the sounds of battle; she said urgently:
"... Plan... plan canceled! The Demons are attacking! Hurry--"
"Keep that idiot home! Don't come causing us any trouble!!"
Before Xiao Chun could finish speaking, Xiao Bai's voice came from the other end of the phone.
Xiao Bai's voice seemed to be quite far away, but Xiao Chun was probably on speakerphone, so Xiaoxia could hear it clearly.
"What happened!? Demons attacked!? What's going on?! Explain yourself clearly!!"
The sudden situation made Chen Xiaoxia extremely anxious. She called out anxiously to Xiao Chun on the other end of the phone, trying to find out what was going on.