Why is my journey to the world of anime a strange tale of rules?

It has to be said that these dormitories are actually quite luxurious, with each one having its own washbasin, toilet, and shower.

While thinking, Gao Hai had already changed into a men's school uniform that resembled a suit and tidied up his slightly messy bed.

Then he noticed a dark patch under the bed, and hidden in the darkness beneath the bed, a pale, white face staring at him.

Chapter Two: The Other Players' Reactions to the Unexpected Situation

This is how the same thing?

Shijo Maki frowned, cautiously observing her surroundings.

Completely different from the possibilities mentioned in the original plan, she did not appear in a classroom or a closed military camp, but woke up on a simple bed in a small, dilapidated dormitory.

There were four beds in the room. Besides her own bed, on the other bed diagonally opposite, Maki noticed that Kaguya Shinomiya was sitting on the bed, cautiously observing her surroundings.

The figures on the other two beds were blurry, but through the power of the blessing... they were not human.

This was not part of the contingency plan made by the teams before entering the instance. It was a completely new situation that neither the "Slacking Off Gang" nor the "Red Society," who had participated in the "Campus Ghost Stories" instance mission before, were able to collect. It was an unexpected event that should not have appeared in an instance that had already been "fixed".

However, it's not that surprising.

After all, Hai Jun had warned everyone beforehand that something unexpected might happen, and unlike when facing the other player teams, Gao Hai didn't try to hide anything from Zhen Fei. Therefore, Zhen Fei knew that Gao Hai had seen the clown KP in his dream.

Did they gain power but also become afflicted by a curse?

The thought that the current situation stemmed from Gao Hai made Zhenfei sigh inwardly.

Then, she immediately used the black watch to establish a mental link between herself and Gao Hai, a link that only she has received so far.

{Shijo Maki: Kai-kun, how's the situation on your end?}

{Gao Hai: I'm in room 212, alone. My three roommates are all ghosts, but they're completely ignoring me right now. It seems the ghosts in the instance are still relatively docile. I reckon as long as we act like normal students, we'll be fine.}

{Shijo Maki: I understand. I haven't seen the house number yet, but my aunt is with me, and there are two other roommates who are ghosts. They're ignoring us right now, so the danger from my blessing sense isn't particularly high.}

{Gao Hai: Okay, be careful. I just found a rule sheet on the wall in the dormitory corridor, but it looks normal, not like the rules of a ghost story. I suspect the real rules of this instance can't be easily seen. So let's try to meet up with the others first and then decide on our next move.}

{Shijo Maki: I know, you should also be careful.}

Having not used this mental link for a long time, the two quickly exchanged information without any unnecessary words, and then Maki got up from the bed.

She noticed that her clothes were different from those before she entered the instance. The clothes she was wearing that were easy to move in had been replaced with the bunny pajamas she usually wore at home, and a sailor uniform that looked about the same size as her was hanging on the head of her bed.

Purple lingerie and panties were placed next to the pillow, their size perfectly matching hers. There was also a pair of black garter stockings, a research piece that Takami had made Maki wear a few days ago. Maki had initially been very resistant to the outfit, but since Takami had already suggested many different ways to play with her, which she had rejected one after another, she finally gave in and found it quite comfortable to wear.

So, the lingerie styles displayed here are based on my personal preferences? Speaking of which, I vaguely remember that when I first entered the instance, the scenery around me seemed to change several times. Could it be that, as a player participating in the instance, my mind has begun to interact with the instance, triggering some kind of effect? ​​Is this effect related to that strange, self-reminder-like thought in my mind: "I am a student who has just entered Nightfall Mountain Middle School"?

We have no idea what will happen, but we certainly can't just sit here and wait to die.

Incidentally, because Kaguya was covered by a blanket before, it was hard to see clearly. But when Maki looked over again, the blanket had just fallen off Kaguya, and she discovered that Kaguya wasn't wearing anything at all.

As Maki's gaze followed her, Kaguya instinctively covered herself with the blanket. Then, seeing Maki quickly changing her clothes, she noticed the clothes on her bedside table and hurriedly changed as well.

The two strange students, whose exact appearances were unclear and who could only be identified as not human through the power of the blessing, silently made their beds and quickly went to the dormitory's private washroom after tidying up.

The morning sunlight streamed in through the window.

Faintly, Zhenfei could smell the damp scent of dew and hear birdsong in the distance.

If she hadn't known she was currently in a dungeon, she probably wouldn't have realized how dangerous this place was.

squeak-

As the door rattled, Fujiwara Chika had already arrived in the corridor outside the dormitory.

She first looked at the room numbers marked on each door in the corridor and found that she had woken up in dormitory 511. Then she carefully walked into the corridor and quickly found a student code of conduct on the notice board on the wall.

[Basic Rules for Student Dormitories at Yeluoshan Middle School]

This code of conduct applies to all student dormitories. Every student must carefully memorize and strictly abide by it. Your every action here will affect your future, so please be mindful of your words and deeds.

【1.周一至周五上课期间，每日7:00起床，30分钟内收拾完成个人卫生，7:40后非特殊情况学生不得留在宿舍楼内；中午12:30至13:30为午休时间，13:40前学生必须离开宿舍楼，非特殊情况不得留下；每日22:00熄灯入睡，学生不得在17:00前即最后一节课程下课前进入宿舍楼区域中，22:00至第二天7：00期间宿舍楼非特殊情况不得开灯】

2. Each dormitory shall elect a dormitory head, who shall be responsible for establishing a dormitory duty system. The person on duty each day shall be responsible for the cleanliness of the dormitory, ensuring that there is no debris on the dormitory floor, that the wash area, toilet and shower area are clean and tidy, and that the beds are neatly made, and that the desks are free of items and stains during the routine inspection at 8:00 a.m. every day.

3. Each dormitory member is provided with a dormitory key, which may not be lent to others. If a non-faculty member is found to have used the key to enter the dormitory area, the relevant dormitory member will be disciplined.

4. It is strictly forbidden to engage in horseplay, play, turn on the lights, eat, or do anything unrelated to falling asleep after lights out. Toilet breaks must be limited to 5 minutes. Anyone found not in their assigned bed for an extended period after lights out will be disciplined.

5. The use of high-power electrical appliances, such as electric fans and water heaters, is strictly prohibited in dormitories. Unauthorized wiring and overloading of electrical circuits are also strictly prohibited. The school will not be responsible for any safety incidents and will pursue legal action against those responsible.

6. Fighting and brawling are strictly prohibited in the dormitory. Any conflict is a serious violation and will result in punishment for the individuals involved and all members of their dormitory. The individuals involved may face expulsion.

7. Maintain proper student etiquette. Greet teachers when you meet them, knock before entering other students' dormitories, and only enter after receiving permission from the dormitory occupants. Do not enter unattended dormitories.

8. Special circumstances include illness, special assignments from teachers, and other reasons approved by the school administration. Students must apply for special circumstances at least one day in advance and obtain school approval and supporting documentation before they can reasonably exercise their right to disregard certain student rules.

The rules themselves are not long, consisting of only eight items, which is relatively simple for a set of student rules.

But that's perfectly normal.

Fujiwara Chika frowned. In her opinion, these rules were far too normal, so normal that they didn't resemble a rule sheet that should appear in a Red Moon-level dungeon. She had heard Gao Hai recount the rule sheets he had found at Fujika Middle School, and those were completely different from this thing.

"Why did you just go out like that? Don't be so impulsive. This isn't a simple game."

Following behind Fujiwara Chika, Nanakawa Ren said with a headache that while she was still observing the situation in the room, this pink-haired newbie had directly opened the door and stepped into the corridor, which was too risky and impulsive in every sense.

Are all new players this brave these days?

This longtime member of the Red Knot Society began to complain inwardly.

Soon, the door to room 203 on the second floor was opened, and the two Red Moon level players, Lin Bujian and Jianbing, came to the corridor and met Gao Hai, who had been observing the corridor for a while and had determined the general structure of the entire dormitory building.

As for Goto Ichiri, who woke up in room 604 on the top floor of the dormitory building, she was carefully investigating her dormitory and occasionally testing her three non-human roommates.

The dialogue and communication yielded no response, as if the person lacked the ability to communicate and was merely a phantom repeating actions.

If you try to block a stool in your way, it will move the stool itself, but the action is very mechanical, and you can't feel any malice in the process. No, you can't feel anything at all.

It's like something empty.

This type of monster is, in a sense, closer to a background character, but this is a Red Moon-level dungeon, and even a background character is extremely dangerous. It might mutate into a big boss on the spot for some reason.

Goto Ichiri observed very carefully and cautiously.

If Gao Hai were here, he would find that this socially awkward girl, who seemed like she was about to die every time he met her before, was now radiant and extremely focused, showing no signs of being decadent or depressed.

In fact, she was indeed very relaxed and calm.

Even though there were three extremely eerie and indistinct creatures in front of her, the girl felt no fear. On the contrary, she even felt quite at ease.

That's great.

Goto Ichiri thought this from the bottom of her heart.

Essentially, it is nothing more than a distorted form of the resentment of the dead, a mechanical thing devoid of any emotion or cognition. Even if it looks like a living person, or something capable of communication and dialogue, it is merely a product of the corresponding mechanism, which is why it looks so similar.

Even though one wrong step could lead to death, Goto Ichiri genuinely felt that interacting with these things was far easier than interacting with humans.

Therefore, she was now investigating the entire dormitory as if she were really playing a game, without any change in her mindset. Just like Gao Hai, she saw the pale white face that flashed under the bed, and her mindset remained completely calm after seeing it.

Meanwhile, the doors of room 508 on the 5th floor slowly opened at that moment.

The first to come out was Xiongmi, who was holding something that looked like a guide cane. She looked around warily for a few moments, and then saw Fujiwara Chika, who had been wandering around in the corridor for a while, and Shijou Maki and Shinomiya Kaguya, who were walking out of room 503 not far away.

Aoyama Nanami followed behind Kumami, protecting Hayasaka Ai and Yotsuya Miko as they stepped out of the dormitory room.

Yes, all four residents of room 508 are players. It's a coincidence that they were assigned together, and there isn't a single monster student in the entire dormitory.

"Although the original means of communication had some problems, it seems we're in luck so far; everyone else should be in this building."

Xiong Mi looked at the female team members who had gathered in the corridor and nodded slightly with emotion.

"The changes here are too drastic. It's completely different from what we explored before. Is it all because of that Mr. Gao? This is really no laughing matter. It seems we're really going to have to risk our lives this time. Tsk, I'm almost thirty years old, and I still have to wear this outfit. It's really not a happy thing."

Qi Chuanlian spoke with great emotion. This player from the [Red Society] had been holding back for a while, but couldn't help looking down at the sailor uniform she was wearing.

They really don't match at all.

This kind of dressing style, which resembles an old woman trying to look young, was quite unbearable for this veteran player.

Of course, compared to the older sister Xiong Mi with a cigarette in her mouth wearing a sailor uniform is probably more incongruous, but she herself doesn't care at all.

"Let's regroup as soon as possible. This place gives me a bad feeling, and the rules themselves seem normal, but there must be something hidden deeper inside. We need to be extra careful. Let's go."

Even after changing into a sailor uniform, Xiong Mi still swaggered around, waved, and took the lead towards the stairwell.

At this point, students with indistinct faces began to appear in the corridor, carrying backpacks and seemingly preparing to go to school.

Miko Yotsuya was slightly behind the others.

Her gaze fell on the notice board on the wall, where the student code of conduct was posted.

Is this code of conduct... normal?

The girl remained silent, her golden pupils reflecting the stained, tattered rule sheet and the messy words on it.

[Survival Rules for Students in Yeluoshan Middle School Dormitory]

If you see this line of text, please don't tell anyone...

Chapter 3: The Invisible Rules of Survival and the Untransmitted Messages

[Survival Rules for Students in Yeluoshan Middle School Dormitory]

If you see this line, never tell anyone. They cannot see what you are seeing, they cannot understand what you are seeing, and they will never believe or accept anything you say. Find those who can see like you. Only those who can see these words and those things like you are trustworthy. Remember these rules, remember these things, and you will survive and find a way to escape.

1. Never call someone's name when you have your back to them, and never answer any voice calling your name from outside your line of sight. Always make sure you can see who is talking to you when you are talking to them. Don't let things you don't know know your name, and don't let them steal your name.

2. Strictly adhere to the dormitory's schedule and never be there when you shouldn't be. If you must enter the dormitory outside of opening hours, remain silent and do not interact with anyone you encounter; you may not be meeting the person you know.

3. Regularly check under your bed to ensure there are no breathing sounds, no dust marks indicating wiping, and no signs of someone having been there. If any are found, do not sleep in the bed that day, and do not check under the bed again. You can only check under the bed again the next day, and you can only sleep in the bed after you are certain there are no suspicious signs.

4. Do not enter any dormitory without the permission of the occupants, and never enter an empty dormitory. Absolutely not.