Chapter 313: Teacher's Day Gift
For Kiana, these words were completely unexpected, catching her off guard.
They felt like they were spoken directly to her, causing her mood to plummet instantly, sadness filling her heart.
The atmosphere became a little awkward. Bronya stared at him expressionlessly, while Mei gave him a reproachful glance.
Kiana was still crying, tears streaming down her face, like a little cat that had been scammed.
Seele and Fu Hua were engrossed in the voice acting, not paying attention to this side.
Was this considered good news?
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"Boss? Aren't you going to explain yourself?"
Bronya asked, her fingers tapping on Lo Mo's arm.
Although she was moved too, after someone started crying, her sadness seemed to dissipate as well.
She wouldn't cry in front of so many people...especially not in front of the culprit. The main storyline just ended yesterday, and her boss was already causing trouble again.
Lo Mo shyly rubbed the back of his head, but his eyes were fixed on the company's ceiling. The white walls seemed to hold some unknown secret, capturing all his attention.
He seemed to be showing remorse,
but in reality, he was calculating. Kiana crying...no, if the others were moved by this scene and cried too,
how many emotion points would he gain? It wouldn't be in vain that he created a small account to attract attention.
"...Alright, Kiana, don't cry. We still need to prepare a gift for Himeko-Sensei."
Mei gently rubbed Kiana's head, trying to comfort her in a soft voice.
She thought that Himeko-Sensei would have a wonderful Teacher's Day, but instead, she received Lo Mo's "gift"...
It wasn't that the gift was wrong, on the contrary, it had a high educational value, but it was easy to cause embarrassment and sadness for the recipient.
That was a problem.
"...Teacher...Himeko, we, still need to prepare a gift."
Kiana wiped the tears from her face, trying to compose herself. Then, she glared at Lo Mo with red eyes, expressing her resentment.
But she sighed helplessly. Honestly, this plotline did give her enough emotional impact, otherwise, she wouldn't have burst into tears.
Even with the previous plotline's influence, this voice acting of Himeko-Sensei...was perfect.
And in the darkness, those words appeared again:
—"Kiana, you are my pride."
This made her emotions well up, her eyes stinging, and hot tears involuntarily streamed down her face.
"Boss?"
"Hmm? Kiana."
Lo Mo took a step back. It wasn't out of fear, but because he thought Kiana needed space to calm down.
" ...Thank you, thank you for letting me see such a good story, and for allowing me to be a part of it. It also made me cherish...Himeko-Sensei even more."
Kiana's voice was low, accompanied by a muffled sob.
This was her heartfelt sentiment. She didn't want to start growing after everything had happened.
What was lost was lost, there would be no chance to hold on to it anymore.
Seele and Fu Hua, who were far away, also took off their headphones, seemingly sensing what was happening here, and looked over at the same time.
"...Uh, Kiana?"
Lo Mo awkwardly scratched his cheek, feeling his heart tugged, a little bit of pain, as he looked at the tearful girl.
He tentatively repeated her name, wanting to see what she was thinking.
To be honest, he actually felt a pang of conscience just now. Truly worthy of being the protagonist!
"But, Boss, I still want to beat you up, what should I do?"
Kiana sniffed again, her face, after crying, was like a sunny day after rain, a smile appearing on her lips.
She spoke these terrifying words in a gentle tone, instantly erasing Lo Mo's self-reproach, leaving him feeling a chill.
"Kiana, I think you need to calm down..."
Lo Mo took another step back, subtly, calculating how many steps he was from the door.
Luckily, Kiana wasn't equipped with her stigmata yet. He should be able to outrun her if he couldn't fight...unless she really used the power of the Plague Gem to obliterate him.
She wouldn't do something so drastic, right?
Right...?
"...Boss, I'm very calm right now."
Kiana took a step forward, gently flexing her wrists, her eyes shining, a smile still playing on her lips.
Lo Mo turned his gaze towards Mei and Bronya, giving them a hopeful look for help.
Unfortunately, both of them turned their heads to the other side.
No way, Lo Mo's operation was too vicious, directly forcing tears with a close-up. They were also a little resentful in their hearts. It would be good to let Kiana take care of the boss.
However...Kiana's initial words still surprised them, even shocked them.
She didn't seem as reckless as before, but she still retained her past liveliness and activity.
"Snap!"
Mei watched Kiana chase after Lo Mo, who was running towards the door, and exchanged a slight smile with Bronya. Kiana was still Kiana, her emotions came quickly and left quickly.
If she were really like in the game, where she wouldn't even have an appetite for food, then they would be truly worried.
In the spacious and clean company corridor, rows of green potted plants were neatly arranged on both sides. Warm sunlight streamed in through the transparent grid windows, illuminating the space. In the distance, a figure carrying a stack of documents walked slowly towards them.
A green leaf was blown down by the wind rushing past, and two figures chased each other through the corridor.
But they were laughing as they ran, not like two people who had a grudge against each other.
"Don't run!"
Kiana pointed at Lo Mo in front of her, her brow furrowed, a smile still lingering on her lips.
"I'm the boss, you can't touch me!"
Lo Mo panicked, thankful that the company was big enough, and there were few people on this floor, so no one else would see them.
...But maybe it was convenient for Kiana to chase him?
Su, who was passing by, wisely chose to ignore them and walked on silently.
She wouldn't deliberately go and seek death.
These past few days, she had been trying to curry favor with Miss Seele, laying the groundwork in advance, well...to the best of her ability.
....
Himeko-Sensei Teacher's Day happened to fall on a weekend.
This made her thankful that she didn't have to go see those kids in the classroom, but at the same time, she was a little annoyed by the people who came to her house to celebrate.
But they were children she had known for a long time, after all.
Hesitantly, she sighed and decided to accept the gifts. They were all their heartfelt wishes.
"Sigh, I wish you guys would have gotten me a bottle of good wine... Lately, Theresa has been strictly enforcing those rules and regulations, maybe to get back at me."
Himeko glanced at the shape of the gifts, guessing what they were, and said without any pretense.
However, if the students really gave her a bottle of wine, she would question her teaching skills.
For her liking...minors aren't allowed to buy alcohol, you know.
"If Himeko-Sensei likes, Bronya can make you a drink. Although I'm not very skilled, it should suit your taste."
Bronya added from the side, her cold expression conveying a different kind of confidence.
"Why would Theresa get back at you, Himeko-Sensei?"
Kiana was a little confused.
"Sigh, I guess it's because she knows I stole her snacks? Or maybe...she's worried about my health."
Himeko smiled and said softly.
"Humph...good to know."
Theresa also came here, glanced at the gifts from Kiana and the others, then at Himeko, with a strange look in her eyes.
The other party had indeed transformed from a warrior into a qualified and excellent teacher, both in the game's performance and in real-life praise.
That's good.
"Theresa is also here to wish me a happy Teacher's Day?"
She patted Theresa's shoulder, not daring to pat her head - the last time she did, the other party sulked at her for a long time.
Theresa was still too sensitive about that, Himeko's thought flashed through her mind.
"Humph - I just happened to see that there were a lot of people here." Theresa mumbled stubbornly.
"Then, what about you, Mr. Lo Mo?"
Himeko looked at the last figure to appear with a playful smile, somewhat curiously.
Why did he always appear with Theresa? Could something really be happening between them? Himeko felt a pang of sadness in her heart. Sigh, she always teased Theresa about her age, now it seemed like she was the only one left. It was a bit tragic.
But she quickly cheered up. If the two of them were really together, who would be considered the "old cow eating young grass"? That was a question.
"Me? I, of course, am also here to wish Himeko-Sensei a happy Teacher's Day."
Lo Mo said without changing his expression, but he was empty-handed, not looking prepared at all.
"Although you're not my student...but if it's you, there's no need to be polite about accepting your gift."
Himeko scanned him up and down, unable to find a place to put a gift, and couldn't help but tease him.
As for being polite, it was mainly because she couldn't repay him for that stigmata, although Theresa said it was a matter between Schicksal and him, not to think too much about it.
But Himeko was truly grateful to him from the bottom of her heart.
Especially after seeing the later part of the game's content, when Sirin directly stated that her death was an eternal curse for Kiana, she also thought about the pressure and pain she had brought to Kiana.
Perhaps, she should try to change that future.
In any case, she owed him a lot, what was a little more? She could just give herself to him, right?
"The gift I brought is that video, what Himeko wants to say to her students..."
Lo Mo said softly, amidst everyone's varied expressions,
he slowly adjusted the video, clicked the play button.
Kiana was stunned for a moment, Bronya's small mouth opened slightly in surprise, and everyone looked at Lo Mo in disbelief.
Could he bring a more earthly gift?
Bringing this as a Teacher's Day gift??
So, everyone was stuck, unable to leave or stay. In the silence,
they witnessed and relived Himeko's final confession and instructions once again.
It was deeply impactful.
"...This is truly the most unique and thoughtful gift I've ever received, Lo Mo..."
"Hmm? Himeko-Sensei?"
Lo Mo pretended to be confused and looked at her.
"It's a good choice, but don't do it next time...a good Teacher's Day, and you made so many people cry,"
Himeko glared at Lo Mo with a playful scolding. This was the voice she personally recorded, so she wouldn't be moved to tears by her own words, but there was a tinge of sadness in her heart.
But she didn't dislike it.
Looking at Theresa, who was taking deep breaths to calm down, and Seele, whose eyes were turning red visibly, she felt a subtle feeling in her heart.
She felt like she must have been infected, she was actually starting to enjoy the feeling of others crying.
They didn't know what would happen, she knew, so...she was smiling.
Kiana pouted, Bronya comforted the crying Seele, Fu Hua also sighed silently, deciding to go back and make a bowl of egg noodles for Himeko.
Everything was warm and beautiful.
Lo Mo watched the scene of everyone getting together with satisfaction, a little smug in his heart.
"Theresa...I will also watch over you gently, you...are also my pride."
Unintentionally, Himeko lowered her head, whispering in Theresa's ear, a smile playing on her lips.
"Himeko...you..."
Tears immediately welled up in Theresa's eyes, she looked at Himeko, then found...the other party was looking at her with a mischievous smile, as if seeing the scenery she hoped for, she nodded.
The tears that were about to burst forth suddenly stopped.
"I, you, I...I didn't cry at all!! Don't try to laugh at me! You, Lo Mo...you're in cahoots!"
"Hehehe."
Himeko laughed out loud, looking at Theresa, who was sulking and turning her back, she felt a little sentimental.
This kind of Teacher's Day...was what she liked, at least don't go to her grave to offer sacrifices or anything, that would be even better.
....
In the following days, Lo Mo was also actively preparing the voice acting and some groundwork.
He realized that too many of Otto's lines were split into individual events. Otto himself was practically a workaholic in the original game.
He appeared in almost every event, which led to his image being pieced together from countless events.
Honestly, this caused Lo Mo some trouble. He was thinking about how to better create side stories, or...maybe he could do an interview with Otto, connecting the important parts together wouldn't be a bad choice.
And the end of this long main storyline only meant that the version was nearing its end. At least, the story of Little Seele's death in the school was being finalized by Seele's voice acting.
Incidentally, these days, Su Lu would turn and run away whenever she encountered Seele.
It made her look incredibly guilty, and left Seele standing there awkwardly with a smile.
Her other self...she really couldn't make any promises...
But Lo Mo was different. He was already prepared to tell Black Seele that it was all Su's doing, he wasn't involved at all.
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(Captainverse Events? Side story 7)
Vampires don't believe in gods, nor do they believe in fate,
But you, appearing before me like this, must be the greatest miracle I've ever encountered.
"The gem pendant that sets off your red eyes, and the red rose blooming on your chest, both reflect Luna's little thoughts...so, what's the meaning of this ripped black stocking...?"
"Captain, can you explain this properly?"
Irene voice was soft, judging her captain in front of her. She also felt a certain pressure from the sudden transformation of Luna.
"I thought of a great mathematical theorem."
Lo Mo's eyes were deep, filled with emotion.
"?" Irene was a little confused and looked at him.
" 8=10000 > 50000! A perfect and concise formula!" (NICE)
Lo Mo spoke slowly, the numbers were sacred and great, accompanied by the ultimate truth of the operation of heaven and earth.
Theresa and Kongming looked at Luna over there, and couldn't help but show envious expressions.
Luna, on the other hand, proudly crossed her arms, looking at the two with a victorious posture. Kongming was gnashing his teeth, the knuckles of his hand gripping the feather fan were clearly visible.
Theresa was silently thinking, what was the difference between her and Luna's diet? Could it be that the phrase "bitter gourd juice can make you taller" mentioned in the book was fake?!!!
She had a conflicted look on her face, wondering if she could still grow taller.
"Hmm?"
Luna happily clasped her hands together, her eyes constantly sparkling with joy, sometimes squinting into crescent moons.
Now, when she couldn't argue with Kongming... she would deliberately bend down and look at her, which could easily overwhelm her in terms of momentum.
The feeling of being taller...so good!
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