Gensokyo Population Revitalization Plan

One night, after I fell asleep, they used their special abilities to put me in the wooden tent.

When I woke up in the morning, I was not fully conscious, and the moment I saw him, I instinctively kicked him, my toes going all the way up his nostrils.

Mengmeng was speechless. She couldn't understand how Nana, given her personality, could have gotten into a relationship with Mu Huai that was getting worse and worse. How could she have turned into confessing her feelings to him?

"Nana, are you deliberately hiding something from me?"

"Don't rush me, I haven't gotten to the key point yet!"

"Tsk."

Nana reached for the iced fruit tea and gulped it all down. The coolness instantly dispelled the heat on her cheeks. Even now, looking back, it was a moment she would never forget.

“During dinner, I asked my brother-in-law if what he said when they swapped minds that day was sincere.”

What was my brother-in-law's response?

He said he was telling the truth, and that breast size is not a standard for measuring a person's worth.

"That's it?"

"Well, but that's enough for me, which is why I confessed to my brother-in-law before I came back."

Nana's pure smile was dazzling; it was the same blissful smile of someone in love that Mengmeng had seen on Lala.

She couldn't understand why such a short sentence could enlighten Nana.

(Isn't romance like in visual novels, where the feelings between the male and female characters only develop rapidly after triggering key events?)

Take Lala, for example. She wanted to escape her arranged marriage, so she used her invention to accidentally appear at Mu Huai's house, where he proposed to her on the spot.

It conforms to the development logic of the game's plot.

But when it came to Nana, this seemingly universal formula didn't work at all on her.

There was no key plot point; just a simple, unremarkable sentence was enough for her to understand her feelings.

Mengmeng felt like she had been playing visual novels for years, but when she talked to girls in real life, she found that there were no option boxes at all, and her worldview was collapsing.

"Although my brother-in-law didn't give me an answer, whatever his answer may be, I will think carefully about how to make him like me in the days to come, and then take action."

"..."

"Is there anything else you'd like to ask?"

"No."

"Then I'll continue playing the game."

"Ah."

Mengmeng was completely disoriented. She stood up unsteadily, ready to go back to her room to calm down. She knew that since Nana had already stated her plans, she would definitely follow through.

For someone as proactive as her, thinking is the only activity that requires time.

That evening, when everyone gathered for dinner, Lala, being the eldest sister, noticed that the atmosphere between Mengmeng and Nana seemed rather subtle.

It's a bit like when two people were kids and went into a cold war because they were arguing and wouldn't talk to each other.

Volume 3, "The Loser, the Alien Sisters, and Gensokyo High School": Chapter 98 - The Heroine Who Helps the Male Lead Build His Harem

Lala, of course, wouldn't sit idly by while the two were having a "cold war." That evening, she went to Nana's room first and started by talking to her younger sister, whom she thought was the easiest to persuade.

"Nana, did you and Mengmeng have a fight today?"

"Huh?" Nana frowned in confusion. "No, I played games at home all day today. Mengmeng was sitting next to me chatting this morning."

"Is that so? But I feel there's something strange about the atmosphere between you two."

"I don't feel anything. More importantly, sister, please tell me what brother-in-law likes!"

Suddenly changed the subject, Lala was taken aback for a moment and asked, "What does Mu Huai like? Are snacks okay?"

"Snacks...I can't count on my cooking skills, let's talk about something else, like what you like to cook or whether you have any particular preferences for clothes."

"Clothes... I do know about that!"

"Then tell me quickly!"

Nana excitedly took out her phone, ready to record the information Lala was about to provide, for future reference.

Lala twirled her long pink ahoge around twice, then recalled the outfits she wore that most excited Mu Huai, and rattled them all off in one go.

"First of all, it has to be stockings, specifically over-the-knee stockings and pantyhose. Although you can go bare-legged, it doesn't look as good as wearing stockings."

"Then there are maid outfits and bikinis. The maid outfits can't be the kind of long English dresses; they have to be the kind of short lace dresses you see in maid cafes. It would look best if they were paired with stockings and high heels."

"and many more!!"

Nana covered her flushed face with her left hand while waving her right hand at Lala incessantly: "Sister! I was talking about what kind of clothes my brother-in-law likes to wear, you're totally talking about what you wear!"

"Huh?" Lala stuck out her pink tongue awkwardly. "Sorry, I think I misunderstood. But Mu Huai isn't particular about clothes. It's usually Xingcai who dresses him up."

After secretly writing down what had just been said, Nana stood up and said, "Then I'll go ask Anja."

"Hey, hey, don't rush!" She quickly grabbed her sister and asked, "Why are you suddenly asking these questions? Is Mu Huai's birthday coming up soon?"

"Ah...speaking of which...it would be best to tell you about this as well, sister."

"I confessed my feelings to my brother-in-law before I came back today."

Nana originally thought that Lala's reaction would be the same as Mengmeng's, showing a shocked and incredulous expression, but she did not expect her sister's smile to be so bright.

"Isn't that a great thing? If you like someone, you should bravely confess. Wouldn't it be wonderful if everyone could live happily together then?"

"But sister, don't you mind at all that I like having a brother-in-law..."

"Hmph~" Lala patted her proud chest triumphantly, causing waves that made Nana envious. "I'm not that petty, and as long as you truly like Mu Huai, and Mu Huai truly likes you, there's no problem with being together!"

She couldn't help but complain about her sister's behavior: "It always feels like... you're like the female protagonist in a game who supports the male protagonist in building a harem without any reason."

What game?

"No, it's nothing, don't worry about it."

After learning that her sister did not oppose her relationship and even encouraged it, Nana finally felt relieved and loosened her fist that had been clenched behind her back.

Only then did she realize that her palms were covered in sweat, clearly indicating that she hadn't been as calm as she appeared when she confessed to Lala.

“I was thinking about what I would do if I made you angry or even started arguing with you.”

"No, you didn't do anything wrong, why would I be angry?"

Lala received some pleasantly surprising news from Nana, but still didn't understand the real reason why the atmosphere between her and Mengmeng had become strange. So, she decided to go to her other sister to find out what was going on.

Meanwhile, Mengmeng was squatting in the chair, biting her thumb and looking at the computer screen with a frustrated expression, her middle finger constantly scrolling the mouse wheel to browse the search results.

"Dong dong!"

"Mengmeng, are you free?"

"Big sister?" she muttered in confusion, then turned off the computer screen and called out towards the door, "The door's unlocked!"

Lala came in carrying two bottles of strawberry milk: "You didn't seem very energetic when you ate. Did you not have an appetite?"

"Huh?" Mengmeng had no memory of eating. She thought she had disguised herself well and that no one should have noticed.

“Normally, you would be praising Mu Huai and Xing Cai’s cooking skills while serving them food, but today you just kept your head down and ate without saying much. You must be uncomfortable!”

"N-no!"

Seeing that Lala was about to drag her to see Ryoko Mikado for a medical checkup, Mengmeng quickly jumped out of the chair, snatched the strawberry milk from her hand, unscrewed the cap, and drank it all in one gulp.

She shook the empty bottle, milk still smeared on her lips, and said energetically, "Hiccup~ Sister, you see, I'm not lacking appetite or feeling unwell at all, I'm just routinely controlling my diet!"

"Hmm... Mu Huai once told me that the more someone tries to prove something, the more likely it is that what they are proving is problematic or nonexistent."

“So you’re definitely lying right now!” Lala said with certainty.

(Why do I think of my brother-in-law's words at a time like this!)

If she continued to be pestered, Mengmeng believed that her sister would eventually see through her feelings, so she decisively used Nana as a shield.

"Speaking of which, big sister, you don't know this, do you? Nana, who seems to be immune to romance, actually confessed to your brother-in-law!!"

"Don't you think that, compared to me, we should..."

“I heard about this from her own mouth.”

"Gah!"

Mengmeng stood frozen in place, her expression stiff. She never expected Nana to become so brave, daring to say in front of her sister about stealing a man.

After quickly finishing her strawberry milk like her sister, Lala let out a long sigh of relief: "I don't know what Mu Huai is thinking yet. I'll try to create more opportunities for Nana and him to be alone together in the future."

"Big sister, are you just going to accept this so easily?"

"Yeah, I mentioned this when we were talking about Anzu, right? As long as two people like each other, confessing and getting together is totally OK~"

"Then...then..." Mengmeng suddenly grabbed her collar excitedly, as if something that had been suppressed for a long time was about to burst out of her body.

"What's wrong with Nana?"

"Hush-huh-"

After taking a deep breath, she calmed down and forcefully swallowed the words, "I like my brother-in-law too!" She said, "It's nothing. I just had some disagreements with Nana about the game, and I was thinking about it during dinner."

"Hmm... I'm relieved if that's the case. I thought you two were arguing again and ignoring each other!"

"Haha...that was all in my childhood, it's impossible for that to happen now."

"Okay, then I won't bother you anymore. Goodnight!"

Goodnight, dear sister.

Volume 3, "The Loser, the Alien Sisters, and Gensokyo High School": Chapter 99 "This House Isn't Just About You Loving Him"

That night, Mengmeng suffered from insomnia again.

Unlike her previous insomnia due to teenage restlessness, this time her insomnia was caused by Nana.

The fact that the other party's actions were completely contrary to common sense and her judgment made Mengmeng feel that the plan was gradually getting out of control and was slipping out of her control, which made her anxious.

She enters this state when her plans don't go as expected, which is also related to her outwardly strong but inwardly weak personality.

Having survived numerous assassination attempts in her youth, and lacking the fighting prowess of her older sisters Lala and Nana, she was born with a deep-seated insecurity.

Basically, I plan everything in advance in my mind, anticipate possible outcomes, and prepare for the worst-case scenario.

In the war of love, which she cannot afford to lose, she cannot tolerate the slightest accident. She wishes there were forty-eight hours in a day, half of which she could use for planning and the other half to win Mu Huai's favor.

Nana, who is least likely to cause any accidents, has become an unstable factor. Given her limited abilities, it is impossible for her to leave Mengmeng ample time to gain favor in the safest and most inconspicuous way, as planned.

As originally planned, Mengmeng would gradually guide Nana to discover her own feelings, and in the process, let her try and find the best way to win over Mu Huai.

Then, use these methods alternately in daily life to gradually leave your mark on Mu Huai's heart in a subtle and silent way.

By the time Nana mustered the courage to confess her feelings to him, she had almost completed her strategy and could now find a suitable time and place to do so.

Mengmeng couldn't fall asleep because of anxiety, so she got up and took another hot bath.

As she stepped out of the bathroom, wrapped in a hot towel, she glanced at her slightly curly pink hair in the mirror and a flash of inspiration struck her.

"Changes in appearance are often the most obvious. My curly hair makes me look a bit childish, so I might as well try straightening it!"

Instead of letting negative emotions affect her now, she might as well choose a direction and move forward boldly. At least Nana can prove to her that Mu Huai can accept other girls besides his childhood friend, Anzu Hachimi.

If he rejects Nana, that would be true despair for Mengmeng.

......

Mengmeng went to bed very late yesterday, and it was already 11 a.m. when she came downstairs.

She has already bought hair straightening tools from the Universe Mall and will be able to give Mu Huai a surprise tomorrow.

"Oh, you're finally down, you lazybones."

As always, Nana sat on the sofa playing games in front of the TV. Mengmeng was very worried that when the summer vacation ended and the two of them transferred to Gensokyo High School, she would forget even the most basic subjects.

"Breakfast is on the table."

"Oh, I see."

The plush slippers made a "pat-pat" sound as they dragged on the wooden floor. Mengmeng rubbed her dry eyes and walked to the dining table, only to find that today's breakfast was surprisingly simple.

Fried eggs, toast, and fried sausages.

"Strange...did my brother-in-law not have time to prepare breakfast today?"