Collapse? No, this is just everyday life.

The otaku of this world have never seen such a blood-pumping scene before. Just a few preview CG images were enough to make them obediently hand over their wallets.

So, three months later, "Beautiful Girl and Kaleidoscope - Forget-Me-Not and the Eternal Girl" was quickly released, riding on the success of the first work.

The reason he was able to finish the second part so quickly was not only because he used the money he earned to hire an assistant, but also because he was already familiar with this art style.

It's worth noting that when creating the first installment, it took him a full two months just to learn the art style from memory.

As for Bronya...

Relying on the anti-entropy AI provided by Cocolia, she successfully failed after working on her mecha game for more than ten months.

Putting aside the fact that the plot is not very clear and has some self-indulgent elements, the game levels are designed according to Bronya's own preferences, so the insane difficulty is simply not something that ordinary people can play.

Add to that the overused side-scrolling gameplay, and it's no wonder it flopped.

Bronya spent almost all her money on this game, and as a result, she lost everything.

Seele wanted to contribute her share of the money, but Bronya refused without hesitation.

Falling to the ground is embarrassing enough; if he were to take Xier's money, he would be too ashamed to face Nangong Yu.

However, without money, she can't make games. If she can't make new games, then she shouldn't wait a year. She should just admit defeat to Nangong Yu now.

Just when Bronya was at her wit's end and was about to shamelessly ask Cocolia for money, Nangong Yu took the opportunity to arrange a meeting between the two of them with a contract.

The contract was very simple.

The final competition has been moved up to the St. Freya Mini-Game Festival a few months later. Nangong Yu will be responsible for the development funds for Bronya to optimize the game, and in return, Seele's 'ownership' will belong to him.

As for Seele's own wishes, she's fine with living with anyone, and it would be even better if the three of them could live together. Unfortunately, it will be quite some time before her wish comes true.

Watching her older brother and sister argue over her, although it wasn't the best way to put it, she was actually a little happy. Knowing that her favorite brother and sister also loved her the most, her heart was naturally filled with joy.

Nangong Yu went to great lengths to get Xier to live with him.

Based on the extent of Bronya's research expenditure, it feels like she'll be using up all the money she earned from Kaleidoscope 12.

He knew that Bronya would never refuse the contract.

If they don't sign, then a year later, Yu will be in charge, and the three of them will still live together.

If she signs, she will still have a chance to turn things around. For the sake of her ideals, she can only bear the pain of giving up Seele for now. Anyway, the house Cocolia gave her is relatively close by, and she can see Seele in just a few steps.

As Bronya wrote her name on the contract stroke by stroke, Nangong Yu's lips slowly curled up, and he patted the sofa next to him on the other side.

"Seele, it's time to come this way~"

Hearing her brother's voice, Seele secretly glanced at her sister Bronya, whose eyes were dim, then obediently hummed in agreement, stood up, and took small steps to sit down next to her brother.

Seeing this, under Bronya's sullen gaze, Nangong Yu unceremoniously put his arm around Seele's shoulder, feeling the girl's warm body temperature, and looked at the opposite side with a victorious smile.

"It's still early, shall we go for a walk together?"

Feeling the warm, large hand clinging to her shoulder and the soft voice whispering in her ear, Xi'er's face immediately turned rosy, and she nodded eagerly.

She wasn't saddened for Bronya's failure for a moment; her upcoming date with her brother had already taken over the top of her head.

“Let’s go then. I’m not like some people who are busy with work every day after school and even on holidays, leaving such a lovely Seele aside and not even having time to spend with her.”

Finally, Nangong Yu couldn't resist making a sarcastic remark about Bronya.

Bronya lowered her head even further, because Nangong Yu was right; she had indeed neglected Seele somewhat this past year due to her work on the game.

Every weekend, Nangong Yu would take Xier out for a stroll, to see the surrounding scenery, eat some delicious food, go to the cinema, amusement park, aquarium, and everywhere they went, leaving traces of their time together. During holidays, they would also visit temple fairs, watch fireworks, and experience local customs together.

And what about her?

To vent the frustration she felt when signing the contract, and to get Nangong Yu to agree to her ideals, she spent almost all her free time playing games. Every day, the house was quiet and deserted, and Xier had no one to talk to.

"Brother, don't say that. Bronya still cares about Seele."

Noticing Bronya's head lowering further and lower, Seele quickly grabbed Nangong Yu's arm, gently tugging at it, and said something in a coquettish tone.

"Really?"

Really?

As if afraid her brother wouldn't believe her, Xi'er clung to him, making a sickeningly sweet sound.

Compared to the shy little girl in her past life, the Xi'er here has always followed him around since she was little. She is always her brother's "frontrunner" when it comes to doing all sorts of naughty things. Although she is still shy, her personality is much more cheerful.

"Alright, alright, I naturally believe what Seele says."

The somewhat helpless voice brought a happy smile to Seele's face, revealing her bright eyes, white teeth, and beautiful features.

"I'm leaving. You should know the PIN for the card I just gave you."

After saying that, Nangong Yu pulled Seele to her feet, and the two of them, hand in hand, slowly disappeared from Bronya's sight.

call......

Bronya closed her eyes, gently exhaled a breath of stale air, and then her depressed and lost eyes gradually became firm.

Just wait, she will definitely make Nangong Yu agree with her ideas, and then everyone will go back to how they were when they were children, working together for a common dream!

Just as she was about to leave full of ambition, a smiling waiter suddenly appeared and stopped her.

"?"

Seeing her puzzled expression, the waiter kindly reminded her, "Miss, you haven't paid for your coffee yet. Would you like to pay in cash or by card?"

"..."

It's hard, the fist is hard.

She took a deep breath, pulled out her wallet, glanced at the few remaining coins in the coin pocket, remained silent for a moment, and then, blushing slightly, took out the card that Nangong Yu had just given her.

"Swipe, swipe your card."

Her voice was somewhat hesitant, which was enough to show that Bronya was not at peace with herself at the moment.

Ding dong.

When Nangong Yu saw the payment information that suddenly popped up on her phone, she was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Brother, what's wrong?"

She took a small bite of the taiyaki she had just bought, and the sweet taste made her squint her eyes happily. When she heard her brother suddenly laugh, she looked over curiously.

"It's nothing, I was just thinking how ruthless Bronya is to herself."

Shaking her head, Nangong Yu leaned closer to Xier and opened her mouth. Xier, in perfect unison, handed over the taiyaki.

Ugh.

"..."

Watching the entire 'fish head and body' almost disappear in an instant, and seeing her brother's figure quickening his pace and walking forward on his own, Seele stopped, a hint of confusion flashing in her big eyes.

Then, realizing what was happening, she immediately chased after him, calling out in dissatisfaction, "Brother!"

Nangong Yu immediately sped up, and the two chased each other, leaving behind a trail of laughter.

Chapter Two: Returning Home

"Phew, I'm home~"

The fiery red setting sun hung on the horizon, its warm orange light illuminating Nangong Yu and Xi'er, who had already returned to their residential area.

Upon hearing that the three of them were coming to study in the Far East, Cocolia immediately set about finding them several adjacent detached houses. Each house was about 200 square meters in size, with two floors and a small yard for parking. The first floor had a living room, a bathroom, a kitchen, and a storage room. The second floor had a master bedroom, a second bedroom, an empty room that could be arranged by the tenants, a bathroom and a shower. On the far side, there was a small terrace with good natural light where they could sunbathe and relax.

Nangong Yu converted that empty room into his own studio. He has no money and no people now, so he has to do everything himself regarding games. Fortunately, he has a clear memory, which is enough for him to snowball his success little by little according to his plan.

Walking through the tidy courtyard, the small pebbles on the stone path made my feet feel a little numb and itchy, followed by a wave of heat.

With a click, the door opened with the key, and Nangong Yu and Xi'er, who had been out all day, returned to their room one after the other, feeling relieved.

They didn't buy too much. They put the simple little bag they were carrying on the shelf next to them. Xi'er, who was following behind, also skillfully took out her own blue slippers from the shoe cabinet by the door, and also took out Nangong Yu's pair and bent down to place them at his feet.

Nangong Yu and Bronya lived quite close to each other, separated only by a narrow road. They could see each other's windows just by opening their own, and it was only a short walk to each other. Therefore, Seele was naturally a frequent visitor to this area.

"Xier, the upstairs room is all ready. Check if there's anything missing. We'll go to the convenience store together after dinner."

Stretching, Nangong Yu strolled leisurely around the house, the fatigue from a day of shopping seemingly vanishing in that instant.

"Okay, I got it, brother~"

Xier picked up a small bag placed to the side, which contained some handmade items. The weather at the end of March was still a bit chilly, and the wind had been quite strong recently. Xier wanted to take advantage of the few days off to knit a thin scarf for her brother.

The upstairs second bedroom was already filled with Seele's things. Ever since Bronya's work flopped half a month ago, Nangong Yu had planned this whole thing. He then secretly contacted Seele and turned her into a little traitor. A few days later, she secretly moved her things to her brother's house. Bronya was completely unaware of this.

Today, all of this has finally come to a conclusion.

As she passed the kitchen, the door wasn't closed tightly, and through the large gap, a takeout bag on the floor came into Nangong Yu's view.

Instantly, his heart skipped a beat, and he instinctively stood between Xi'er and the kitchen door.

Such an anomaly was noticed almost instantly by Seele, who had grown up with her brother. Her eyes immediately turned suspicious, and ignoring her brother's somewhat embarrassed attempts to stop her, she squeezed her head under his arm. Although it was a little uncomfortable to be held in his arm, Seele was able to see the scene in the kitchen as she had hoped.

Immediately, her cute brows furrowed, and she pulled her little head out of his arms. With her hands on her hips, Xi'er looked at her brother with a hint of dissatisfaction.

"Brother, didn't we agree not to order takeout anymore?!"

"I didn't eat this."

Recalling how Xi'er had scolded him for getting diarrhea from eating takeout, Nangong Yu forced himself to remain calm and responded without showing any emotion.

Xi'er didn't answer, but just stared straight at him with her sky-blue eyes. Her pure gaze made Nangong Yu feel uneasy, as if to say, "It's all at your brother's house. If you didn't eat it, then who did?"

"It's that guy Jian. He came to visit me yesterday and insisted on ordering takeout. I couldn't stop him."

"Really?"

Kenji Sugisaki knew that this was her brother's classmate and good friend. She had heard her brother mention him a few times before, but she had never met him.

"Really? Seele, you know me."

Stepping forward, Nangong Yu grasped Xi'er's small hand, his eyes filled with sincerity.

The sudden attack startled Seele, and her voice became hesitant.

"Okay, okay, I know. Seele trusts her brother, isn't that enough?"

Seele turned her head away, not daring to look into her brother's eyes again. Being so close in this closed, private environment made her heart start pounding.

However, she did not choose to break free. Instead, with her rosy cheeks, she silently moved closer to her brother.

Call ~