What?! My anime figures have all come true!

Fortunately, the girls' "revenge" still had some limits. Chen Xiao, who was about to shut down the computer, noticed the change in the icon on the recycle bin and discovered that the surveillance video from yesterday's bedroom had not been completely deleted.

Although he was still stripped naked, Alice in the video restrained her impulse and did not grope the sleeping Chen Xiao. She properly changed his clothes.

"fine……"

This made Chen Xiao breathe a sigh of relief.

However, just as he turned to leave the monitoring room, he almost bumped into a young girl as soon as he stepped out the door.

"ah--!"

Chen Xiao was startled by the girl in front of him.

"Aaaaah—!"

The other person also let out a cute scream.

I was scared by Chen Xiao.

"Ha...really, don't make such a loud noise all of a sudden, Xiao!"

The other party patted his chest and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"Ah, Ah Xiao?"

The intimate term of address, usually reserved for close acquaintances, slipped from the girl's lips, leaving Chen Xiao momentarily speechless.

Should I complain that the other person is too overly familiar?

"You are...Aoyama Nanami?"

Chen Xiao recognized the other person.

After all, I saw her in the video yesterday.

They were responsible for pulling away the enraged black cat.

"It's me, Xiao. You can just call me 'Nanami,' calling me by my full name is too formal..."

Aoyama Nanami's eyes darted around, and she dared not look directly at Chen Xiao; her voice was also somewhat shy.

"what?"

Chen Xiao recalled that in the society of his daily life, except in special circumstances, only very close relationships allowed people to call each other by their first names.

How could Aoyama Nanami, whom I'm meeting for the first time, be like this...?

And what's with your reaction?

Even if it's love at first sight, it shouldn't warrant such a high level of affection!

Although he was full of doubts, Chen Xiao, who had experienced so many shocks in such a short time, just wanted to calm down, so he did not ask them about it immediately.

After this camera incident, the physical figurines no longer hid from Chen Xiao, and even openly materialized in front of him.

However, Chen Xiao also learned that the time it takes for the girls to materialize is determined by their strength, and the stronger the being is, the more time it takes.

Only ordinary people like them can materialize now.

As for the superhuman figures...

Sorry, they can't even materialize for a second; for now, they can only rage helplessly in the display window.

However, Alice and the others did not take the initiative to explain why they, who were originally figurines, had come to life. Instead, they waited for Chen Xiao, who was mentally prepared, to ask the question.

Two months passed, and Chen Xiao had gotten used to the girls' presence.

On this very day, he decided against pursuing further studies at [Shenzhou Nova Academy]...

"It's time to eat, young master."

A gentle voice, as soft as a spring breeze, rang in my ears.

Feeling groggy, Chen Xiao subconsciously looked up and was met head-on by two fragrant, surging waves of flesh.

"Oh dear, you're really in a hurry, young master."

The slightly shy teasing and the soft, fragrant touch on his face immediately jolted Chen Xiao awake, and he quickly leaned back and lay down again.

After creating some distance, Chen Xiao straightened up from the bed, while also covering up the unusual appearance of half of his body.

"Alice, you're going too far with this... Aren't you afraid I'll suddenly lose my temper?"

"Eh? If this is what you wish for, young master, please cherish this body..."

As she spoke, Alice struck a pitiful pose and slowly pulled down the strap of her right shoulder.

"That's enough! Stop dragging it out!"

Chen Xiao deeply admired that young master of death.

Although it's because of a curse that he can't touch Alice, he can still resist being teased like this. His willpower is truly strong!

"Your will."

Alice smiled slightly and stopped pulling down the straps.

But she didn't pull the straps back, leaving her clothes in a precarious state where they could slip off at any moment!

"..."

Chen Xiao sighed and rubbed his forehead in exasperation.

So strong! Absolutely amazing!

His skill level is in no way inferior to that of an origami master!

The origami paper torii in the display case: ... (Sea Tiger's face darkens)

QQ QQ QQ...

At that moment, there was a knock on the bedroom door three times.

The two looked over at the sound and found Shiina Mahiru standing at the door with a formulaic angelic smile.

"Miss Alice, didn't I tell you to call Xiao to dinner? It's been so long, the food is going to get cold."

Upon hearing this, Alice seemed to suddenly understand. While pulling up her slipping suspenders, she bowed slightly and said:

"I'm very sorry, Ms. Shiina, it was my fault."

After saying that, Alice turned around and winked at Chen Xiao.

"Young master, let's continue next time~"

Then it turned back into a figurine and returned to the display window.

Shiina Mahiru: ...

The angelic smile on her face showed signs of crumbling.

"That shameless black maid!"

After cursing under her breath, Shiina Mahiru stepped forward, pulled away the somewhat stunned (hit) Chen Xiao, and slammed the bedroom door shut.

"Mahiru..."

Looking at Shiina Mahiru holding his hand in front of him, Chen Xiao hesitated, wanting to say something but holding back.

"What's wrong?"

Shiina Mahiru didn't turn around, and her voice even changed, like a jealous wife who had spilled a jar of vinegar.

"No, it's nothing."

Chen Xiao had always wanted to ask why they liked him so much.

This is not because he is insecure.

Because it's only recently that we, the figures, have truly gotten to know each other.

Before this, he knew them from comics and anime. Although they came to life through the figurines he made, Chen Xiao had nothing remarkable about him besides being reborn.

Take Shiina Mahiru, for example. In the original work, she said that she valued inner qualities more than appearance, but when I made her figure, I didn't think about her inner qualities.

She herself is someone who chooses partners based on looks, and should be someone that Shiina Mahiru would dislike.

"Try it, Xiao, my sweet and sour pork ribs."

After Shiina Mahiru sat down, she couldn't wait to put a piece of sweet and sour pork rib into Chen Xiao's bowl.

"..."

Chen Xiao hesitated for a moment, then picked up the sweet and sour pork rib with her chopsticks and took a bite.

"How is it? Does it suit your taste?"

Shiina Mahiru asked excitedly, seemingly eagerly anticipating Chen Xiao's evaluation.

"tasty……"

This isn't flattery; it really is delicious.

"That's great!"

Shiina Mahiru clasped her hands together, feeling a mix of excitement and relief, much like a student who had squeezed through a crowd to see their name on the results leaderboard.

Why?

Seeing Shiina Mahiru happy simply because the food suited her taste, Chen Xiao could no longer suppress his doubts.

"Huh?"

Shiina Mahiru looked puzzled upon hearing this.

Why do you all like me so much?

Although saying this might draw criticism, it's clear to anyone with eyes that the girls are serious.

But this inexplicable affection only made Chen Xiao feel uneasy.

Just like that meme he saw before he time-traveled...

That's not how it is at all in Ga La Ge Mu Li!

You should chat with me more!

Then increase my favorability, occasionally give me gifts, have special interactions with me on special holidays, and finally confess to me in some mysterious event!

I agreed to be with you, and then I'd show you my special CG! Why did you just come up here and confess to me like that!

That's not how it is at all in Ga La Ge Mu Li!

I don't accept this!!!

"Ah Xiao."

Realizing that Chen Xiao wasn't joking, Shiina Mahiru's expression turned serious, and she pulled up her chair and sat down next to Chen Xiao.

"Whether it's me or anyone else, the only person we see when we first open our eyes is you."

As she spoke, Shiina Mahiru slowly raised her hands.

Looking at Chen Xiao, who looked bewildered, she couldn't help but recall the moment she was created, when her consciousness was enveloped by a bone-chilling cold.

I don't know who I am, or where I am.

All around was endless darkness and frigid air.

Until Chen Xiao's warm, large hands picked up her body, holding her in his palm as if she were a priceless treasure, dispelling the darkness before her eyes, driving away the surrounding cold, and carefully shaping her into what she is now.

To give it an appearance, a name, a personality, a soul...

"Whether it's this body, or our personality and soul, they were all created by you."

As Shiina Mahiru spoke, her hands gradually touched Chen Xiao's cheeks. So engrossed in her emotions, she didn't even notice that her body was leaning forward.

Chen Xiao, who was in complete shock, was unaware of how dangerous the distance between the two was.

By the time he realized what was happening, it was too late.

"It was you who gave us life, it was you who gave us consciousness, it was you who allowed us to exist in this world!"

At this point, Shiina Mahiru looked at Chen Xiao's face so close to hers, and her emotions, which were already swayed by feelings, instantly overwhelmed her rationality, making her unable to suppress her admiration any longer.

"Ah Xiao—"

Shiina Mahiru gradually narrowed her eyes.

"We were born because of you!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Shiina Mahiru closed her eyes and went to meet her.

"you--!"

Chen Xiao was shocked by Shiina Mahiru's heartfelt confession. He was about to say something when the girl standing right in front of him cut him off!

...Was that a kiss?!

No! This isn't a simple kiss!

Who sticks their tongue in during a kiss?!

So this is...

French kiss!

At the same time, the display case for figurines in the bedroom suddenly began to shake violently, much like an incompetent wife.

"I didn't expect that Ms. Shiina was only pretending to be reserved, but couldn't help but sneak away at the first opportunity... What a blunder."

Alice, who had initially felt a little smug, could no longer laugh.

Fortunately, there are many people who are even more famous than her.

boo——

A few minutes later, with a soft sound, Shiina Mahiru, her lips pursed and her face flushed, pulled away, not even having time to wipe the drool from the corner of her mouth, and hurriedly left the living room.

"My time's up! I'm heading back now! Enjoy your meal..."

Chen Xiao, who was left covering his mouth, sat alone at the dining table.

At this moment, he felt as if his heart was filled with something, and even the sweet and sour pork ribs he loved couldn't fill the sweet feeling in his heart.

However, just as he was smiling as he put the sweet and sour pork ribs into his rice bowl, the TV in the living room started playing a video about [Shenzhou Nova Academy], pulling him back to reality.

That is the future of extraordinary urban stories.

In the semi-military New Star Academy, it was impossible for the dormitory to provide Chen Xiao with a wall for displaying his figurines, let alone the equipment for making them.

At the same time, he couldn't guarantee that he would come back here every weekend to see the figurine girls, nor could he make new figurines.

As time goes by, I might forget about Alice and the others, or even forget about them altogether.

After all, the powerful figures in the figures cannot materialize yet, and it is unknown how to extend the materialization time (blue bar). Moreover, since I have not awakened any superpowers, I have no way to protect them.

If one gives up entering the academy, others will see it as tantamount to cutting oneself off from the 'future'.

You can't have your cake and eat it too.

At this moment, Chen Xiao faced a choice.

A dining table laden with girlish delights (food) and a school advertisement playing on TV.

quite a while--

Chen Xiao took out his phone, looking dazed.

drop……

The finger landed on the telephone keys, making a crisp, piercing sound.

The time it took to press each button seemed to stretch out infinitely in Chen Xiao's eyes. He had expected to think about many things, or even have his mind racing.

But none of those were there.

Some of them had expressions that gradually changed as the number was entered.

Finally, press the dial button.

beep--

Once the decision is made, there should be no room for regret.

"Dad, it's me... No, no, it's nothing, I'm perfectly fine here, there's just something I need to discuss with you..."

Chen Xiao said with a firm gaze.

"I'm not going to Shenzhou Nova Academy."