To create Honkai Impact 3rd in a world where Kallen exists.

No... how could that be... I just don't want you to go out too often... food outside isn't healthy, yes, that's it!

"...My other self, please be more frank."

Seele sighed helplessly and said seriously.

【...】

"Alright, alright, what kind of answer do you want to hear?" Black Seele said with a hint of indulgence.

“I’ll make more time to care about you from now on. I didn’t realize… that you were so bored in there, all you could do was look at me and stuff…”

Seele spoke gently, but her words didn't sound perfunctory; rather, they were quite serious.

The consciousness inside seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, thankfully... it hadn't yet discovered her true intentions.

...

Somewhat frustrated, Black Seele chose to return to the base, even though the matter concerning the children was not yet resolved.

But after her efforts, Kiana seemed to be persuaded.

She was being so understanding... I always feel a little strange, a bit creepy.

Black Seele sighed, hoping the matter had been resolved.

But as soon as Blacksee opened the base door, a gray-haired loli walked towards her with a worried expression, her furrowed brows suggesting she was pondering some important but unresolved decision.

Black Seele was, of course, very familiar with her, after all, he was her most difficult rival in vying for Seele's attention, and also someone Seele constantly talked about.

"Oh no, it's my sister."

"My elder sister is always very perceptive; it won't be easy to fool her."

She was slightly sweating; this was much harder than the previous two times she had managed to get away with it.

She felt some kind of pressure.

She didn't care about being recognized, but she didn't want to cause any unnecessary trouble for Seele.

However, she still lacked confidence, so...

"Let's pretend to admire the scenery and sneak away..."

She pressed herself against the corner of the wall, head slightly lowered, silently preparing to slip by; this was the best way.

Once the conversation begins, the chances of being discovered are too high!

"Seele." The cool voice carried a hint of doubt. Why didn't Seele greet her?

Didn't you see her? Bronya wondered.

"...It's still unlikely after all."

Black Seele sighed helplessly.

That's true, Bronya might ignore anyone, but how could she ignore such a cute Seele!

That's my Seele!!

The world's number one! Cutest! Seele!

"Good afternoon, big sister... Bronya."

Bronya's suspicions were aroused by her very first sentence.

He stared at her, silent, lost in thought.

Something about Seele feels off. I'm remembering some of the things Seele said... could it be...?

How about we test the waters?

She made up her mind.

"W-What's wrong, Bronya?"

"Seele is acting strange today."

"Really? Maybe I didn't sleep well last night." Blackie managed to come up with a flimsy excuse.

"Seele clearly made plans with Bronya..."

"Count a hundred heavy-duty bunnies every day, then go to sleep well."

Bronya spoke without hesitation, her grey eyes calm and steady, as if stating a fact.

"...What are you counting? Is counting that stuff even useful?"

Black Seele looked at Bronya in front of her and felt a little uneasy, but the important thing now was to go along with what Bronya was saying and dispel other people's suspicions about Seele.

So, without hesitation, she replied, puffing out her chest confidently.

"I counted three hundred yesterday but couldn't fall asleep. Maybe this method isn't working anymore."

"You are lying."

Bronya pursed her lips, a vague answer forming in her mind.

"Huh?" Black Seele was confused.