Unreasonable Sparks

(Bai Ziye)

I dreamt that I was fighting the Octopus Monster Kraken XIV. Not only did my time magic suddenly stop working, but my body was also tangled up in slippery tentacles, and I was feeling like I couldn't breathe... when I woke up.

There was no Kraken, only Ceruno, and I was attacked by this soft little creature.

She clung to me completely. She was quite reserved before falling asleep, so how did she become so unrestrained once she was asleep?

Due to the discordant nature of the scene, it is not described in detail here.

It took me a lot of effort to get out of her arms without waking her up.

In the living room, Sirius was still lying on the sofa, waving to me.

"Hey, did you sleep well?"

"It's alright, I just almost died from lack of oxygen."

"Really? That must be a pretty happy way to die, right?"

Death is death; there's no such thing as a "happy way to die."

Head maid Melissa arrived on the yacht early and made breakfast for us in the small makeshift kitchen, while Sirius sat on the sofa playing on his phone with the TV on, completely unlike someone whose house had burned down yesterday...

That's correct.

This world's number one idol has plenty of money; the mansion can be rebuilt after it burns down. As long as no one is hurt, it's not a big loss.

I glanced at Ceruno, who was still fast asleep, closed the door, walked through the cabin, and onto the yacht's deck.

The air by the sea had a salty smell; I don't know if it could be considered fresh air, but just smelling it made me thirsty.

SpiCa and Yin Wei were at an outdoor dining table, working on their respective tasks on their computers.

Yin Wei was still wearing her pajamas from last night. After all, everything else had been burned, and she didn't have any Star Crystal to One-Click Outfit Change. However, SpiCa removed her Mummy Battle Dress and put her in a conservative swimsuit.

Beneath that pure white silk scarf was indeed a great figure, and her skin was the fairest among us; I, on the other hand, had gotten quite tanned these past few days... Is there any chance I'll ever get my fair skin back?

"Good morning, Miluno."

She greeted me, but before I could respond, she went back to typing on her computer.

What are your plans for today?

"It's all arranged, Yin Wei."

"Yes."

Yin Wei responded and asked, "Miss Miluno should know that the volcanoes in Hawaii are active, right?"

"Of course, the Hawaiian Islands were formed from lava ejected from volcanoes."

What comes to mind when you think of volcanoes?

Couldn't she just stop keeping us in suspense?

Although reluctant, I had to go along with her at this point.

"... spa."

"As expected of Miluno, she guessed it right away."

Yin Wei handed over her tablet, which displayed information about a hot spring hotel.

"Director SpiCa plans to take you to the Big Island Hot Spring Resort for a day. It's a real volcanic hot spring. You can go straight to sleep when you're tired, and we'll arrange for you to return to Skyreach City tomorrow."

"The Big Island... the hot springs on the main island of Hawaii, that suits Ceruno's taste perfectly."

This hot spring was actually built right next to a volcano. If it erupts, it will have to be rebuilt. How rich do you have to be to be so reckless?

"Speaking of which, where are the 'Bai Ziye' people?"

UI-31 could not be found inside or outside the yacht, and there was no one on the dock or beach.

Just as I was wondering what was going on, a hand grabbed the deck near my feet, and then the soaking wet UI-31 climbed out of the water, turned on the shower on the deck, and rinsed off the seawater on its body in front of us.

"Call..."

SpiCa, who had been focused on her work, suddenly looked up and stared intently at UI-31, who was taking a shower.

Madam, couldn't you at least try to cover it up?

While from a woman's perspective, that testosterone-fueled, muscular physique is certainly attractive, this guy is wearing my face, and I don't want any unnecessary Firework to fly between him and SpiCa.

But if I remind him too deliberately, he might easily discover that "I am Bai Ziye"... He might already have noticed.

Looking back now, was having this guy impersonate me a good idea?

Sirius, looking nonchalant, poked his head out of the cabin and said, "Hey, come in and have breakfast first, then we'll set off..."

She glanced at SpiCa, then followed SpiCa's gaze to UI-31, a sly glint in her eyes.

This is troublesome.

She's up to no good.

Landing

"Yay! Hawaii! Here we come!"

Ceruno was as excited as a child going on a school trip for the first time, and easily revoked Sirius's Hawaii citizenship from Nabu Island.

"But aren't we going to the Big Island?"

Although the destination was a hot spring resort on the Big Island, we stopped by Oahu first.

For no other reason than shopping.

Now we are penniless, everything has been burned to the ground, leaving only a few sets of clothes in the Star Crystal.

That's what they say, but Ceruno and I didn't bring much with us when we came...

"Ahem, now it's free shopping time. Meet at the fountain at the market entrance in three hours," Ms. Yin Wei announced.

She's truly an all-rounder.

She's a translator, a tour guide, a tour leader, and a yacht driver all rolled into one. She also arranged our itinerary, including contacting the hot spring resort and booking our plane tickets for tomorrow... Being a lackey for the Association isn't easy.

Sirius seized the initiative, saying, "Then let's split into groups. Since there are six of us, let's divide into three groups!"

"Woof!"

The Golden out, as if reminding Sirius not to forget its existence.

"You can stay on the yacht for now!"

"Oh..."

It lowered its head in frustration, but still obediently returned to the ship.

Sirius then asked, "So Ceruno- chan, who do you want to team up with? Your boyfriend? Or Miluno- chan?"

How could we possibly let Ceruno and that UI-31 act together?

Without giving Ceruno a chance to answer, I forcefully pulled her to my side and made the decision for her.

"Ceruno and I are in the same group."

"Wow, that boyfriend is kind of pitiful, since I wanted to go out with Xiao Wei ~"

Sirius stood next to Yin Wei as he spoke, leaving only... those who hadn't yet been grouped.

Tsk, I've fallen for her trick.

I asked, "Miss SpiCa, are you going shopping too? Is it alright with your work at the Association? Aren't you very busy?"

"... Miluno, do you want me to die from overwork?"

She rolled her eyes at me as she spoke.

SpiCa, in her magical girl form, also appears younger psychologically.

"There's nothing urgent right now. If something comes up, I'll go back via the wormhole. I'll keep you company for now."

That's what she said, but I always felt that her motives weren't entirely pure...

"Then you'll be in a group with your boyfriend."

With no other options available, Sirius seized the opportunity to finalize the group assignments.

"Assemble again in three hours. Dismissed!"

Didn't she and SpiCa not get along? Why is she volunteering to be her wingman?

Wrong...

UI-31's true identity is the hidden trap she planted for SpiCa.