Sky Striker Ace, but Symphogear - Chapter 52

"No, that's not necessary. I don't really want her to know what kind of movie I chose, and besides, she agreed to let me make all the decisions for this 'date'."

Although her heart raced slightly at the mention of "girlfriend," Chris remained calm and said this.

I really want to believe my guess is wrong, but why does your behavior make me feel like I'm going to be killed by the werewolves tonight?

You... never mind, I respect that, I wish you happiness, I wish you both happiness, I just need you not to cause trouble for my work.

The waitress thought helplessly, turned to the side, and picked up today's movie schedule.

Isn't it a coincidence that a movie, which is just there to fill space because of its niche subject matter, is about to be released?

"In that case, I think it's quite a coincidence that there's a movie right now that perfectly suits your needs, Miss. What do you think?"

With a friendly smile, the waitress picked up the schedule and pointed out the movie she recommended to the young woman in front of her, a film with two beautiful women on the cover.

"Ah, either way is fine, whatever, this one is fine. Oh, right, I'd like two seats closer to the edge, right next to each other, so we can sit together."

Not wanting to cause any more trouble, Chris casually agreed to the waiter's recommendation.

"Yes, yes, I understand. These are your movie tickets, and the details are all on them. If you are satisfied with my service, you can log in to our app and leave a five-star review."

I understand.

In a dark movie theater, with seats close together, and unable to speak out due to social rules, tolerance for anything done in such a setting is higher than usual.

With a little bit of emotional connection, you go in as two people and come out as a couple.

I understand. I've seen this situation many times. Except for the gender being slightly off, everything else matches the relevant characteristics perfectly.

With simple words and a conflicted heart, the waiter skillfully printed two movie tickets and handed them to the white-haired girl in front of him with complicated emotions.

"?"

Not understanding what the waiter was doing, Chris took the movie ticket and paid with her mobile phone before happily walking back to Raye's side.

"Ruse, let's go, I've bought the movie tickets, it's about to start."

Chris said naturally, then glanced at the movie tickets and smoothly reserved the outer seat for herself, handing the inner seat to Raye.

"So why are we going to see a movie? I really don't understand what you're thinking. Come on, Chris, since you bought it, you lead the way."

Raye reluctantly picked up the tablet, took Chris's movie ticket, and casually stuffed it into her coat, saying this.

"Okay, let's go together."

As Chris spoke, she reflexively reached out her hand, and before she could react, Raye grasped it.

[...]

With mixed feelings swirling in her heart, Chris, holding the hand of the dressed-up Raye, headed towards their destination.

After a surprisingly short period of time, the two arrived at the movie studio without any surprises. The movie had not yet started, and soft pink lights filled the entire theater. In this atmosphere, the two completed the automatic ticket check.

"This light?"

Seeing the studio, Raye felt something was off. Would a movie theater use this kind of lighting?

"Hurry up, Ruse, it's about to begin."

Completely unaware that something was wrong, Chris, without turning around, pulled Ruse towards the seats she had seen on the movie tickets.

"I understand, there's no need to rush."

Pulled along by Chris, Raye followed closely behind. They arrived at a seating area, and then, as Chris arranged, she sat on the inner side, while Chris sat on the outer side.

Why is the audience in this theater all women? Even if it's aimed at women, shouldn't there be couples or other similar groups here?

After taking her seat, Raye, who reflexively observed her surroundings, quickly noticed something strange about the studio: the entire screening room was filled with women dressed in various styles, and there wasn't a single man in sight.

"Christina, what kind of movie ticket did you buy?"

With this question in mind, Raye wanted to take out the movie ticket that she had just checked and then stuffed into her coat to see what movie Chris had bought.

However, just as she was about to do so, and had barely taken it out to examine it clearly, the movie theater lights went out, indicating that the movie was about to start.

[Oh well, I'll understand after I see the movie. Even if it's a bad film, I can just use this time to do some more work.]

With this in mind, Raye adjusted her posture and sat up straight, while Chris on the other side did the same. In the cramped space, their shoulders leaned slightly together.

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Chapter Eighty-Seven: Evolution

Darkness enveloped the entire venue, a soft electromagnetic sound arose, and the screen at the front of the venue gradually brightened, while the speakers began playing low background music.

Adhering to basic courtesy, Raye and Chris remained silent, waiting for the film to begin as scheduled.

The beginning of the film is unremarkable, introducing the main characters and setting the stage for the story—a fairly standard opening. The only slightly unusual aspect is that the main characters are two young women.

Something seems off.

As the plot unfolds, the two main characters go from meeting to getting to know each other, and their relationship gradually warms up. Raye gradually realizes that something seems to have gone wrong.

[Ah, they're really close.]

Chris, on the other hand, was completely unaware that something was amiss; she simply felt that the relationship between the two characters was closer than she had imagined.

As time passed, the two lead actresses experienced one event after another. As these events unfolded, the distance between them, for some reason, shrank to a rather dangerous level.

[... Could it be that Chris is thinking something!?]

Near the middle of the story, Raye finally realized what kind of movie set they had entered.

What will happen next?!

Chris watched the performance on the screen with great interest.

After all, in the past six years, she really didn't have much entertainment. She was either suffering or working for Fine, so she really didn't have time.

[... Chris, what exactly does she think of me? Surely she wouldn't have become gay just from watching those things, would she?]

Lingyi shifted her gaze slightly and noticed Chris's focused expression. Lacking information and unable to understand Chris's thoughts, she felt Raye pressure and her mind was in turmoil.

[Calm down. Perhaps Chris doesn't understand the theme of this film; she just happened to pick this strange movie. She didn't really think too much about it.]

Reason told Raye that this might just be a misunderstanding, and Chris might not necessarily have those thoughts.

Even though her past interactions with him—like blushing when he got close or stealing glances at him—showed something was off about her, it didn't necessarily mean she really meant those things.

[Phew, I guess I was just too tired. I actually made this kind of misjudgment. Chris having romantic fantasies about me? How could that be true?]

Maintaining her stiff expression, Raye slightly raised her hand and rubbed her temples to relieve her stress.

[What are those two doing? What is this movie even about?!]

While Raye's thoughts were in turmoil, the movie continued to play, and the plot continued to advance steadily. The two characters were getting closer and closer under the influence of their intense emotions.

Chris, after a week of reading for her enlightenment, finally realized the strange direction the plot was taking.

[Ah, I knew it...]

[Ugh--]

Then, in Chris's eyes, with her Raye covered and her head transformed into a steam train, the film's mini-climax was finally fully revealed.

[It seems Chris really didn't know what the movie she chose was about, so was it really just a coincidence?]

Raye breathed a sigh of relief, realizing that Chris didn't have that idea yet, and felt relieved.

If Chris really does something, then she'll be in a difficult position. Fortunately, Chris still maintains her most basic rational understanding.

"That..."

Then, Chris made a sound as soft as a mosquito's buzz, and before Raye could react, her fingers gently touched Raye's hand, which was placed to the side.

"?"

Just as Raye had relaxed, she felt Chris's movements and her body involuntarily stiffened. A sense of foreboding welled up in her mind.

[Hey, Chris, you wouldn't happen to be...?]

Raye turned her head a second time, and then she saw it—even though the movie theater was dimly lit, she could see Chris's confused, swirling eyes.

[Haha, so it's normal for girls to have romantic feelings for each other? Was I the abnormal one all along? Raye, do you think she has the same feelings? Haha.]

Such thoughts kept popping into Chris's mind.

Prior to this, although she had some understanding of an unhealthy relationship, after the emotions subsided and she was mentally prepared, she was still able to distinguish between the virtual and the real.

But now, this sudden attack, which caught Chris completely off guard, stirred up Chris emotions, and at the same time, an individual she had a strong liking for was now in almost complete close contact with her.

[Hmm... no, this kind of thing only exists in the virtual world. How could such a relationship exist in reality?]

A hint of shyness appeared in the eyes of the white-haired girl as she tried to regain her composure. However, what happened next in the movie theater completely shattered her reason.

What are those people doing?!

Thanks to her training as a Gear User, she could easily sense what was happening in the movie theater at that moment.

It's easy to imagine what kind of relationships exist between people who are willing to watch this kind of movie.

[Chris... miscalculated. She hadn't anticipated that, despite not having those thoughts Chris, the environment would stimulate her to have them.]

Like tiny snakes, her fingers gently touched her own, as if extending a shy invitation or seeking her opinion on something.

Now, Raye should do most is, as usual, swat away Chris's restless fingers and educate Chris with her usual rational words.

[Yes, that's right, we have to do it this time. We can't let Chris continue to grow up like this; we must correct her unhealthy mindset.]

Raye thought to herself, as if trying to convince herself to make a decision, but when she thought of 'this time I must', the situation was already beyond repair.

The next moment, with her mind in turmoil, Raye was unable to do anything in the face of Chris's slightly shy touch, letting Chris's actions develop from slight contact to increasingly unrestrained.

[I'm unable to take any action... Logically, I should refuse, but I can't; my heart is preventing me from doing so.]

Raye realized it, or rather, she had realized it long ago, but she had no way to solve it.

From the very first encounter with Chris, the bottom line she had built with reason gradually eroded over time, like a frog being slowly boiled in water.

The previous attempt to seduce Chris was arguably the greatest resistance Chris could muster, and after the seduction failed, she could no longer muster the will to refuse Chris's demands.

He agreed to go on a date with Chris, agreed to Chris's demands that were clearly an unequal treaty, turned a blind eye to Chris's investigative activities, and did not stop Chris from watching that kind of thing.

How much sanity do I have left? If Chris really says those things to me next, can I truly refuse?

Raye asked herself this question, but clearly, since she had already asked it, the answer was already predetermined from the beginning.

[I can't do it, I absolutely can't. I can't refuse Chris's request, especially such a blissful one. Right now, I simply can't do it.]

Raye's remaining rationality revealed this answer to her.

Chris's words were like a sweet-smelling poison to Raye, constantly drawing her attention, and she couldn't refuse them even knowing their danger.

[No resistance. Raye wouldn't really... Well, if I'm a little bolder, it shouldn't be a problem, right? Anyway, I'm dreaming now, so I can do whatever I want... Hmm...]

On the other hand, Chris, who was not stopped no matter how outrageous she became, and whose perception of reality and virtuality had become blurred, followed her inner desires and did even bolder things amidst the chaos and intertwined emotions.

[Chris, don't do this, don't continue. What am I supposed to do if this goes on?]

Raye noticed Chris's movements. Just moments ago, Chris's fingers had been lightly touching the back of Lingyi's hand, but now they were invading the spaces between Raye, slender fingers.

Soon, Chris's soft, warm fingers completely broke through the gaps between Raye's fingers, gently but tightly wrapping around Raye's hand like a small snake.

[It's just that I've done perfectly normal things before... Haha, stop fooling yourself, don't you know the difference best?]

Unlike their usual hand-holding without any desire, this time their fingers were tightly intertwined, containing intense and profound emotions.

[But at least, it hasn't gone to the next step yet. After this, I can still find an excuse to get by... So, I'm begging you, Chris, at least don't take any further action.]

Unable to stop on her own, Raye could only pin her hopes on Chris's shyness, expecting Chris to refrain from taking the next step out of embarrassment.

However, the movie is only about halfway through, and the plot has only progressed to the point where they confess their feelings for each other. What will happen when the movie reaches its second climax?

"Raye, can we be like that between us? Is it possible?"

This happened, something Raye absolutely did not want to happen.

Raye saw Chris's current state, a confused and chaotic, alluring yet adorable demeanor that was impossible to resist.

[Has it really come to this?]

Even without hearing Chris's voice, Raye could tell what Chris wanted to say just by looking at her facial expressions and lip movements.

Or rather, even if she had completely lost her five senses, under the love that was almost melting her, she couldn't ignore Chris's feelings at that moment.

A honey-like sweetness flooded my nostrils, and a sticky sensation crawled all over my body, like an insect lured by Predaplant, gradually sinking deeper and deeper until it was completely unable to escape.

"I..."