Collapse? No, this is just everyday life.

Bronya didn't want to know; all she knew was that Nangong Yu's absence made it impossible for her to calm down.

They say they don't care, but when it comes to reality, they care a lot.

Bronya kept writing and deleting code on the screen, eventually reducing the number of lines by two. This made her even more frustrated, so she simply closed the program and opened her favorite game.

However, the Houmu Adventure that she used to be so engrossed in now doesn't arouse much interest in her. With mechanical operation, she hasn't even been able to defeat a single ordinary elite monster.

Looking at the now-darkened screen, Bronya lowered her eyes and put down the controller.

Is it because no one is using the other controller? Or...?

Never mind, Seele is probably downstairs all by herself. Let's call her up and play together.

Just then, a distinct sound of a door opening came from the open studio door. Bronya jumped up and ran all the way to the top of the stairs, forgetting to put on her slippers, and peeked down.

"Brother, welcome home~"

The moment she heard the door lock turn, Xi'er's previously gloomy expression instantly brightened. Forgetting her ongoing conversation with her other self, she slapped her slippers and appeared precisely in the entryway when Nangong Yu opened the door.

"Yes, I'm back~"

Xi'er's sweet smile dispelled the distracting thoughts in Nangong Yu's mind. Then, with Xi'er's initiative in helping him, he took off his coat and changed his shoes.

However, as she got closer to Nangong Yu, the scent on him that didn't belong to any of the family's clothes made Xi'er frown slightly, and she immediately started pulling at his shirt with her two little hands.

"Brother, your clothes are dirty, let me wash them for you."

"It can't be that bad, I just changed it this afternoon."

"Seele will help you wash up!"

That serious little expression made Nangong Yu swallow his refusal. He resignedly released his body and let Xier peel off his clothes.

"Pants too?"

"Yes, it would be best to shower together!"

"Wait, wait, we're still in the living room! Don't pull down my underwear!!!"

Finally, under Nangong Yu's resolute resistance, he managed to preserve his last line of defense. Xi'er, with a hint of regret, grabbed the clothes and ran to the washing machine.

She threw her brother's clothes in without caring whether machine washing would damage them, then grabbed the laundry detergent and poured almost half a bottle into the dispenser.

Seeing the foam gradually rising and covering her clothes, Seele nodded in satisfaction.

In the living room, after being stripped naked, Nangong Yu hurriedly went upstairs to change his clothes, but he was blocked at the top of the stairs by Bronya, who was staring at him intently.

"Bronya?"

Confused as to what the person opposite her was daydreaming about, Nangong Yu patted her shoulder and called out in puzzlement.

"what?"

Bronya's gaze, which had been wandering over Nangong Yu, was pulled back. She coughed awkwardly twice and then casually asked, "Why are you back so late?"

"There was a little accident; the girl across from me scalded her hand with boiling water, so I gave her some quick first aid. But you..."

Nangong Yu lowered her head, and following the half of her smooth calf, she could see her white jade feet stepping on the wooden floor.

The instep was crystal clear, with faint blue veins visible. The lines were elegant, the ankles were slender and graceful, and the delicate toes were painted with light blue nail polish, which should be the same color as Seele's.

How could food be placed on the ground? Nangong Yu sighed inwardly.

"Why don't you wear shoes?"

"Shoes? Oh, it's too hot."

After Nangong Yu reminded her, Bronya realized that she had forgotten to wear her shoes and made up an excuse without much thought.

"Okay, let me go get my clothes and take a shower first."

After asking Bronya to make way, Nangong Yu quickly took out her pajamas from the house and ran into the bathroom.

During this time, Bronya's eyes were basically fixed on Nangong Yu. It was hard to tell when he was dressed, but she didn't expect him to be so good when he took his clothes off. His figure and muscles made Bronya secretly click her tongue in amazement.

Suddenly, I feel a little envious of Seele.

That night, Seele became even more clingy.

Chapter Forty-Seven: Embrace

"The hit feedback is so hard to adjust."

After his meeting with his fiancée ended, life at home gradually returned to normal.

In the studio, Bronya, who had been tormented by the same thing for three or four days, lay listlessly on the table, while Nangong Yu was still intently adjusting the movements of the little figure on the screen beside her.

After deciding to make a Metroidvania-like game, Hollow Knight became Nangong Yu's first choice. An inspiration born from a mini-game making competition had previously become a classic in the single-player game genre.

Even when Nangong Yu transmigrated, there were still tons of people online clamoring for when they could play Silk Song!

Rumors circulate every year, and pigeons are born every year!

Actually, Touhou Luna Nights is also good, but considering that Touhou doesn't exist yet, it was rejected by Nangong Yu. We can try to bring out Koumakyou at the CM exhibition this winter.

However, putting aside what happens at the end of the year, let's return our attention to the games they are currently developing.

As an action game, the feel of its combat is naturally of paramount importance.

Before creating visual effects and auditory feedback, the first step is to get the motion structure right; this is the most basic level.

Nangong Yu was responsible for designing the little knight's various attack animations, while Bronya was responsible for the feedback of monsters of different sizes after being hit.

A good sense of impact doesn't come out of thin air; it requires designers to fine-tune it bit by bit, which is a rather tedious and tedious process. Bronya had been tormented by it for several days in a row, and now she felt like vomiting whenever she saw a monster model.

Aren't you tired?

From the afternoon until now, except for dinner time, Nangong Yu has basically maintained the same appearance. In Bronya's eyes, the little man's movements are becoming more and more fluid and beautiful in his hands.

Nangong Yu did not answer. Instead, after adjusting the final stage of a complete movement and playing it several times to make sure it was correct, she stretched her arms and let out a comfortable groan.

"Tired."

Twisting his neck, making a cracking sound, Nangong Yu looked at the ceiling and said with a smile.

"That......"

Bronya was about to ask a question when she heard Nangong Yu continue, "But don't you feel a great sense of accomplishment watching the game gradually improve?"

Bronya understood what he meant, but she needed to see improvement and get positive feedback. She had been adjusting it for three or four days, but it still looked awkward no matter how she looked at it, and it was not as smooth as the movements that Nangong Yu had already mastered.

"Really? That's wonderful."

Bronya sighed again, rubbing her head against her arm, her eyes filled with weariness.

"Since you're tired, let's take a rest."

"Ah."

The lazy nasal sound caught Nangong Yu's attention, and he then relaxed and looked at Bronya.

Her long, silver, curly hair was loosely and casually draped over her shoulders. She wore a short white top and was lying there, revealing a slender, firm, and fair waist.

Her full chest sagged under gravity, leaving two unmistakable arcs. Her tired expression had erased her usual outward strength, and her somewhat dazed eyes revealed a faint sense of confusion as she looked at Nangong Yu.

At that moment, Bronya looked so fragile that Nangong Yu turned around and opened his arms to her.

"Ok?"

Confused by Nangong Yu's actions, she stood up first and threw herself into that warm embrace.

"I think you need a hug right now, don't you?"

A gentle voice rang in her ears, like a clear spring flowing into her restless heart.

Bronya closed her eyes contentedly, tightened her arms around him, and snuggled against his neck with a touch of longing. She inhaled his warm breath, as comforting as the winter sun, which helped her suppress the unpleasantness she felt about game development.

The lingering romance in his heart dissipated, and Nangong Yu embraced the soft, delicate body, gently stroking her long hair and tidying up the stray strands.

"Don't rush, there's plenty of time. I've seen your progress, and you've done a great job."

The praise from her admirer soothed the last trace of anxiety in Bronya's heart, and her tone, as if melted by Nangong Yu, carried a hint of grievance: "But I can't keep up with your pace..."

Of course he can't keep up, because he's cheating.

Silently complaining to herself, Nangong Yu could only continue to comfort her: "The first time is never smooth sailing, so instead of worrying about it, why not think about your trip to Europe tomorrow and think about some happy things?"

Without asking why Nangong Yu was so skilled on his first try, Bronya closed her eyes, softly hummed in agreement, and then nestled peacefully against his chest, her breathing gradually becoming even, as if she had fallen asleep.

Nearly half an hour passed, and when Nangong Yu's body was stiff from the pressure, Bronya finally opened her eyes again.

She seemed to be fully charged. After jumping off Nangong Yu, she stretched vigorously and then hugged Nangong Yu's neck from behind. The fatigue on her face was gone, and her voice was full of energy.

"I want to play games, play with me~"

With her head being pushed up, Nangong Yu nodded without much hesitation: "Okay, what do we play?"

Upon hearing this, Bronya's lips curled up, and she said expectantly, "Then of course, let's have a tense and exciting Houmu battle!"

As she spoke, she released Nangong Yu and knelt in front of the small cabinet where her things were kept. Then she stuck out her round, pert buttocks, which were encased in jeans, and began rummaging through the cabinet.

Soon, she took out a rather old-fashioned game console.

"You still have this thing?"

Standing behind her, Nangong Yu looked at the things Bronya had pulled out with surprise.

"Of course, this is quite important to me."

After wiping away a bit of dust, Bronya connected the old-fashioned square plastic-cased game console to the monitor. Then she took out a yellow cartridge from a beautifully packaged box, on which was printed a silly smiling face of Houm.

"So, do you dare to come?"

After connecting the controller, Bronya sat down on the ground, handed him the other controller, and raised an eyebrow provocatively.

"Tsk, how could I not dare?"

As he spoke, Nangong Yu picked up the controller and sat down next to Bronya.

"Playing directly isn't fun, how about we make a bet?"

"tell me the story."

"It's simple, if you lose, I'll kiss you."

Nangong Yu's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly asked, "What if I win?"