Xiao Ling: Iuno Is Iuno

As Xiao Ling and Aemeath stepped into the villa side by side, a refreshing coolness immediately soothed the heat in their bodies and minds, and their moods brightened.

Xiao Ling: Summer really goes best with air conditioning, and of course, with Chocliz and Sprite.

The facilities inside the villa were almost identical to those at Xiao Ling's house, except that it was smaller in size.

There was a yoga mat on the floor in front of the sofa in the living room, so it seems that Chun had just been practicing yoga here. There was even a yoga tutorial that was halfway through playing on the TV.

"Please sit wherever you like. I'll tidy up a bit while I'm at it."

Chun leisurely picked up the yoga mat from the floor and placed it under the coffee table. Then, she went to the refrigerator in the kitchen, opened the door, and asked the two guests who had just arrived, "What would you like to drink?"

"Juice!"

"Cola."

A little while later, Chun came to the coffee table with two bottles of fruit drinks and a bottle of cola. She handed the juice and cola to Aemeath and Xiao Ling respectively, and then sat down elegantly on the sofa on the other side of the coffee table.

The sound of a can being opened rang out. Xiao Ling took a sip of cola, enjoying the unique fizz of the carbonated drink, and then asked Chun about the whereabouts of the other members.

Are you home alone? Where is everyone else?

"Shorekeeper and Encore went out to buy groceries early this morning. After all, you're coming to visit, so we have to cook some dishes to entertain you, right?" Chun smiled, spreading her right hand.

"As for Augusta and Lupa, they went out for their morning run. They're probably competing again, otherwise they would have been back by now."

"As for Iuno... ah, the main character is here, why don't you ask her yourself?"

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a series of rustling footsteps came from upstairs, and then a blue furry ball came out yawning.

"Hoo... Tsubaki, what are you doing... Are we having guests?" Iuno rubbed her eyes, looking like she hadn't woken up yet.

Her waist-length blue hair was now completely loose, looking exceptionally long. The short-sleeved pajamas and shorts she wore were printed with her own chibi-style image, which, combined with her sleepy look as if she had just woken up, created an unusually cute contrast.

To be honest, Iuno doesn't like outsiders to see her in this vulnerable state. Perhaps it's a change that happened after she came to this world. At least Xiao Ling thinks it's quite cute for Iuno to occasionally show this side of herself.

"Yes, we have guests." Tsubaki said with great interest, anticipating Iuno's utter embarrassment.

"Yo, good morning, Lady Yu!" Xiao Ling greeted Iuno upstairs with a smile.

"Good morning!" Aemeath morning to Iuno as well.

Iuno was startled by the two sudden "good mornings," and stiffly turned her head towards Xiao Ling and Aemeath, only to find the two of them smiling and greeting her.

Good morning...

It's over, it's over, it's over, it's over, it's over, it's over!!!

Her reputation as the brilliant and illustrious Lady Septimont is truly legendary!

After giving a perfunctory greeting, Iuno swiftly retreated to her room to tidy herself up.

"Pfft." Xiao Ling couldn't help but laugh.

"You find it interesting too, don't you?" Chun chuckled, a slight smile playing on her lips. "The dignified genius Lady Yu is actually like this in private."

"I think she's quite adorable," Xiao Ling said with a smile. "Whether she's vulnerable or strong-willed, Iuno is still Iuno."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Xiao Ling felt a light pinch on his waist. Startled, he turned around and saw Aemeath staring at him with her large, blinking eyes, as if to say:

Am I not cute? Am I not cute?

"You're cute too." Xiao Ling pinched Aemeath's delicate little face. "You're my little cutie."

"Hehe~" Aemeath laughed happily twice, and naturally rubbed her face against Xiao Ling's palm, like a strawberry kitten actively seeking affection.

"Ahem!" Iuno's cheeks flushed slightly, and he coughed twice as a token gesture.

At this moment, Iuno seemed to have transformed back into the composed and elegant Yu Nu. Two blue ponytails hung symmetrically in front of her, and she wore a light blue short-sleeved shirt and a white knee-length skirt. Her fair calves were revealed beneath the skirt, and she wore slippers. Her porcelain-like feet seemed to be faintly glowing.

But Hajiling, weren't you staring at those beautiful feet for too long?

Xiao Ling, who was engrossed in studying whether Iuno's Xiao Ling feet would glow, was kicked hard in the shin.

"Damn it!" A wave of pain washed over Xiao Ling, and he couldn't help but blurt out a phrase from the national treasure.

He knew without even thinking who had kicked him.

"Still looking? A-Yu, do you really have that kind of fetish?" Aemeath said irritably.

"I'm just conducting academic research," Xiao Ling said with a straight face, uttering words that would make even a ghost slap him, "Researching whether the delicate feet of beautiful young girls can serve as an alternative light source."

"Be serious!" Aemeath grabbed Xiao Ling's ear and twisted it.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch! Sister Ai, I was wrong!" Xiao Ling grimaced in pain, begging for mercy repeatedly.

"If you enjoy watching so much..." Aemeath suddenly Last Whisper in his ear, "I'll wear white stockings when we get home so you can see as much as you want~"

"Really, Little Ai!" Xiao Ling's eyes lit up.

"I Aemeath, never lie!"

However, if you want to get benefits from your Little Ai, how can you do it without sacrificing something?

(Poor Hajiling, after tireless efforts, finally became a plaything of the beautiful girl from Solaris)

"Cough cough cough!" Iuno coughed three times forcefully in an attempt to attract the attention of the two people who were flirting right in front of her.

Hey! She and Chun are still here! Is it appropriate for you two to be doing this in front of us?! Answer me!

Chun smiled without saying a word as she looked at the three people in front of her, making it impossible for anyone to discern her true thoughts.

"Then let me introduce myself!" Iuno introduced herself with considerable pride, looking at Xiao Ling and the other person who had finally turned their attention to her.

"My name is Iuno, Yuno as in Iuno Iuno, and my identity is... the once-in-a-century genius diviner of the Septimont! Although I can't unleash much of my strength right now, calculating fortunes and drawing lots is still a piece of cake!"

"As for that pervert who was peeking at my feet earlier," Iuno gestured towards Xiao Ling, "He is the ' Blank Person ' I've identified. A 'Blank Person ' is someone with an infinite future; his future cannot be defined in any way. That's why he was able to save me from chaos."

Aemeath nodded seriously; this story matched perfectly with the one A-Yu had once told her.

"Speaking of which, your name is Aemeath, right?" Iuno asked, scrutinizing Aemeath's appearance.

"Huh? What happened to you...?"

"Come on, the school forum already made a list for us strangers who accidentally traveled here, okay? You're at the top of the list!" Iuno took out his phone, opened the forum, and showed it to Aemeath.

"So this list is real! I thought it was some April Fool's joke or something..." Aemeath stuck out her tongue.

"Shouldn't you be very sensitive to this kind of thing as a virtual YouTuber?" Iuno asked, puzzled.

"Huh? How did you know that...?"

"I guessed," Iuno explained. "Your voice is almost identical to that of the up-and-coming virtual VTuber Wooly, and you use your own 2D avatar as your profile picture as if you're afraid people won't recognize you?"

"Uh... I really should change my profile picture..."

"There's no need for that. It's fine as it is. Your song is very unique, and I like it a lot," Iuno praised. "If you ever have any unresolved issues in the future, I can reluctantly offer to do you a fortune telling."

"Then I'll remember your kindness, Iuno!" Aemeath said with a beaming smile.

"Suit yourself," Iuno said. "But I've already told you about myself, so shouldn't you tell me your story too?"

"Oh, you're right. Well then, let me tell you my story!"

So Aemeath began to vividly recount her glorious deeds, while Xiao Ling and Chun listened attentively.

About fifteen minutes later.

"That's about it!" Aemeath took a sip of juice to moisten her throat. "Overall, it's a happy ending!"

Iuno didn't say anything, but her eyes showed a deep respect for the cheerful young woman in front of her.

Tsubaki still wore that smiling expression, but her eyes now held a hint of tenderness for Aemeath.

Xiao Ling sighed softly, rubbing her temples, as if she were recalling some unpleasant memories.

"Speaking of which, Blank?" Iuno casually changed the subject. "Are you planning to just leave them at home and ignore them?"

Would you believe me if I said I was here to test the waters?

"The way you're saying that, anyone who didn't know better would think I was going to eat them." Iuno rolled her eyes cutely.

"My Fated Seed, leaving a girl at home while you run off to fool around is really irresponsible, you know?" Chun chimed in at the right moment. "You're bound to meet her sooner or later anyway, so why not get together now? We won't be short a few more bowls and chopsticks."

"Besides, Encore would be very happy if she could make more new friends."

"That's true, I was indeed inconsiderate," Xiao Ling said with a slight smile. "Then I'll call them over now."

His original plan was to have Aemeath come over to meet Tsubaki and the others first, and then bring the rest of the group over, since Little Ai was always talking about wanting to play another game with Tsubaki.

Now that the host has personally extended the invitation, it would be impolite to refuse.

"That's more like it, A-Yu! It's more fun when everyone's together!" Aemeath said with a smile, her eyes narrowed.

So, under the expectant gazes of the three women, Xiao Ling dialed the phone.

"Beep beep, beep beep."

"Hello~" The voice on the other end of the phone was lazy and tired, sounding like someone had been woken up by a phone call.

"Wake up, you lazybones," Xiao Ling chuckled. "Let's call the others and have a party with our new neighbors."