MyGO has been re-femaleized in the second playthrough!

Then came the sound of footsteps on the ladder. Her eyes hadn't adjusted to the dim environment yet, and Aine could only see the shadow of the lamp as she walked onto the bed, carrying two things in her hands.

"What is this?" Ai asked curiously.

"Book."

"besides?"

"flashlight."

I see. Aine probably understands what the lamp wants to do now.

A false alarm.

She pressed her hand to her chest and breathed a sigh of relief: "Tomorin wanted to read with a flashlight?"

She used to deliberately turn off the lights and use a flashlight to read when she was little, but she hasn't done it since... after all, we have cell phones now! Thinking about it now, she really misses those days.

"Well, to be precise, I want to read books with Aine—"

The lamp gave a reply, then changed the subject.

"—Inside the blanket."

"Under the covers?" Aine repeated.

"Ah."

Ai Yin tapped her cheek, thinking: Two people snuggling in bed reading with a flashlight? It just seems so childish.

I never expected the lamp requirements to be like this.

But thinking about it carefully, it's actually quite in line with her style... Ai Yin smiled and said, "Okay, but not for too long, it will hurt your eyes."

The lamp, who was initially a little uneasy, immediately smiled when she heard that Ai Yin had accepted.

"Ok!"

Unable to contain her curiosity, Aine asked, "But why did you suddenly think of doing this? I've only done this kind of thing when I was a child... If we want to read together, can't we just turn on the lights and sit close together?"

Deng put the book and flashlight aside and grabbed the blanket. The blanket wasn't very thick; it shouldn't be too heavy to cover himself with.

"Because I've always wanted to try it."

Deng paused, then added, "With friends."

"I... didn't have many friends before."

She pulled the blanket up and covered Aine and herself. Aine reached out and grabbed one side, adjusting it. With a rustling sound, the blanket quickly covered their figures and blocked the dim light that had seeped through the curtains.

In the pitch black, the sound of the lamp breathing was crystal clear.

"The flashlight... is here." She fumbled for the flashlight and pressed the switch.

The not-too-strong light shone out, filling the entire small space.

The light's face became clearer, and she said softly, "I bought this flashlight specifically. I've tried it, and the light isn't very strong."

"Yeah, it feels like a flashlight that you'd see in a horror movie or video game..."

But this couldn't be better.

Ai-yin, with the blanket over her head, looked at the book cover. She wondered what kind of book Tama wanted to read.

Generally speaking, it should be something like... an insect encyclopedia? A complete guide to penguins? A universe encyclopedia?

It would be very interesting to look at the universe with a lamp—but if you show interest, you might get invited to join the astronomy department.

If you refuse repeatedly, the lamp will definitely be sad.

Therefore, it is better to avoid situations where you need to refuse or accept.

Using the dim light of the flashlight, Aine saw several large, bloody words.

And there's the screaming protagonist.

"There's no mistake..." Ai Yin asked in surprise, "A horror novel?"

"Ah."

"You want to see this? This is the first time I've known that Tomorin likes this kind of thing."

"No...it's not that I like it." The lamp moved closer to Aine.

The distance was far too close; their shoulders and arms could easily touch each other with the slightest movement. But if they weren't in this position, the not-so-large novel wouldn't allow either of them to see each other clearly.

The lamp's voice was very soft: "I'm not very comfortable with horror stories... especially those that involve death."

"Then why should we watch this?"

"Because some people say that you should read horror novels while snuggled in bed, and everyone has done that."

Ai Yin asked, "Who said that?"

The lamp replied, "Online..."

"Ah~ Actually, a lot of things online are just talk, and not everyone has actually done them. If you really can't adapt to it, there's no need to force yourself," Aine said with concern.

I feel like the light fixture will be scared to tears.

Deng replied firmly, "It's okay. I'm not sure if I'm alone, but I think I can do it with two people."

“I want to…do something that’s no different from what everyone else does,” she added.

Just like everyone else, she is indeed completely different from ordinary girls.

But people are inherently different.

"Ordinary" and "taken for granted" can vary depending on each person's perspective. Aine felt that it was unnecessary for Akari to do this, but since Akari was determined to do so, she had no reason to spoil the mood.

"Oh, okay, let's watch it together then!"

"Hmm. Is Aine afraid of scary stories?"

Ai Yin turned to the first page: "It's just average, right? If it were really scary, I definitely couldn't handle it."

By the way, if everyone went to a haunted house together, would the lamp be scared and cry?

If he were to do so, Li Xi might punch the female ghost... who is actually a staff member, in the face in a fit of anger.

Then it instantly became news.

It's terrifying in a way.

Reading a book spread out on your lap is troublesome and tiring, so Aiyin simply leans against the wall with the lamp, holding one in each hand, and the flashlight is passed around from time to time. Even so, this posture is hardly comfortable.

"If it were a cell phone, that would be fine," Ai Yin thought to herself.

Suddenly, she felt a gaze and turned her head to look, only to find herself staring directly at the lamp whose shoulder she had to touch.

"What's wrong?"

"Ah, no," Deng's gaze fell on the book.

"Isn't it still a little scary after all?"

"no...."

Despite saying this, Deng's expression appeared slightly tense and stiff.

"I'll probably still be scared," Ai thought to herself. "I probably won't be able to finish this novel for much longer."

"I...."

It wasn't that she was afraid, at least not right now. The lamp suddenly wanted to turn off the flashlight, but ultimately didn't; Aine's attention was now on the book, not on her face.

The lamp pursed its lips.

“...Let’s start watching,” she said again.

"Okay, you turn the page. I read very fast, and if I do it, it might affect your experience."

"Ah."

But it still smells really good.

The lamp glanced cautiously at Aine. The pleasant scent naturally came from Aine, probably from her hair.

If we could get a little closer, we might be able to confirm it, but if we got even a foot closer, it wouldn't be as simple as just touching shoulders.

I always feel—

The lamp continued to watch Aine.

“Aine..…”

"Hmm?" Ai Yin looked over again, her tone gentle.

She is always gentle and kind to people, just like this.

She maintains a good relationship with everyone, neither getting too close nor too distant, and is excellent in every way, yet she doesn't become "special" or "unique" in the eyes of others.

—Such loving sounds are indeed human.

"...I admire him very much."

"Huh? What do you admire about it?"

"I can be human," the lamp said sincerely.

"???"

Aine knew that the light was eccentric, but she didn't expect that even in her second playthrough, she still couldn't quite understand all of her eccentric remarks.

The lamp, however, seemed to have no intention of explaining and focused intently on its book.

Chapter 41 My Gravity Magic Won't Lose

Just as Ai-yin had predicted, they couldn't finish reading the horror novel.

After reading only the first chapter, Deng tightly closed his eyes. Although he didn't say anything, he looked like he was frightened.

Ai Yin is alright; this book isn't too scary.

Rather, she felt that the bizarre and supernatural horror plot was slightly inferior; what truly sent chills down her spine was the terrifying truth upon closer examination.

She exhaled: "tomorin...."

"....Um?"

"This plot is a bit too exciting for me. I think I should read another book!" Ai Yin suggested.

But to be considerate of Deng's feelings, she said it anyway.

“Aine thinks so too. It seems that reading this book is still too early for us…” Deng said with some regret.

"Yes, let's watch it together when we're a little older."

The lamp's expression brightened: "Mmm!"

"I'll go get another one," she said, getting out of bed and climbing down the stairs. Ai Yin stretched her slightly sore body and then took out her phone to check the time.

It's almost 5:30. I'll head back in a bit.

A rustling sound arose, and the lamp slipped back under the covers.

This time, she brought a picture book. The illustrations were quite cute, clearly the kind that's lighthearted and comforting.

From horror novels to picture books, that's quite a leap.

"Is this one okay? It's one of my favorite picture books..." Deng asked expectantly.

"Yeah, that's exactly what I was thinking of doing to relax."

“That’s great! Ah, if you’d like… I can read it to you…” Deng said shyly.

Ai Yin had no reason to refuse, so she naturally agreed: "Of course I want to hear it."

Deng nodded, sat back down next to Aiyin, opened the picture book, and began to read aloud the few words that were already written.

Aiyin didn't look at the illustrations in the picture book much; she only understood that it was a fable from her poetic voice.

It tells the story of how the fox, who was rescued by the scholar, went through an adventure, became human, and eventually married the scholar.

"How was it?" The lamp seemed to have been healed, asking for his thoughts in a light tone.

"It's very interesting. Generally, it's about foxes cultivating into humans and then having a prince and princess-like ending. It doesn't feel like there are many works that describe the process of a fox becoming a human. With its novel approach and lighthearted and cute art style, it's no wonder it's becoming a popular work."

The lamp blinked: "Aine's impressions are like a research report."