I'm in Morioh, just joined a chat group for cute girls.

Kitagawa Kaimu rushed in like a whirlwind. She had changed into a set of sportswear that was easy to move in, and her long golden hair was tied into a neat high ponytail. She was full of vigor and vitality.

Without any hesitation, she yanked off Gu Ye's blanket and dragged him out by the arm.

"Wake up! Wake up! The studio we booked starts charging at 6 o'clock! Being even a minute late is a waste of my cosplay budget!"

Her voice was clear and loud, filled with an undeniable urgency.

Gu Ye was dragged out of his warm bed by her, still somewhat sleepy, but looking at the girl in front of him with shining eyes and flushed cheeks from excitement, he could only sigh helplessly and resignedly start getting dressed.

Kitagawa Kaimu's enthusiasm seemed to ignite the air. She was completely immersed in the upcoming cosplay photoshoot, and her little scheme to get intimate last night had long since vanished like smoke blown away by a strong wind.

For her, nothing is more important now than perfectly recreating her beloved character.

Half an hour later, the two arrived at a professional photography studio located on the outskirts of the city.

The space here is spacious and fully equipped with various backdrops, lighting equipment and props.

Kitagawa Kaimu led Gu Ye to their reserved booth, Studio A, a set designed in the style of a classic European study, complete with dark wooden bookshelves, a vintage fireplace, and a luxurious velvet sofa—perfect for the first character she was to cosplay.

"Alright! Gu Yejun, you adjust the camera and lighting first, I'll be right there!"

As she spoke, she walked into the changing room next door.

A few minutes later, when the locker room door opened again, Gu Ye was looking down at the camera when he caught a glimpse of a black figure out of the corner of his eye.

Chapter 81 Mei: Are you there?

The person who emerged from that situation was no longer Kitagawa Kaimu.

The girl's face still had the outline of Hai Meng, but the original healthy and energetic aura had disappeared without a trace, replaced by a delicate yet morbid beauty.

Her pale skin and the carefully applied sickly makeup made her look both fragile and dangerous.

She wore an elaborate Gothic Lolita dress, with layers of black lace and bows adorning the skirt. The high waistline made her legs appear exceptionally long, while the perfectly short skirt length was alluring.

Black silk stockings encased her shapely calves, their sheer fabric shimmering slightly under the light before disappearing behind the edges of her high-heeled shoes.

She is Shizuku Kuroe, a popular character from "Saint Slippery Girls' Academy".

"How is it, Master?"

Shizuku Kuroe tilted her head, her voice becoming soft and sickly, just like the character she was portraying, "Are...you alright?"

"very perfect."

Gu Ye looked at her through the viewfinder and gave the most direct evaluation.

He raised his camera. "Alright, let's begin. First, sit on that sofa. Yes, curl up, hug your knees, and stare blankly at the firelight in the fireplace."

"Ok!"

The crisp sound of the shutter echoed in the quiet photography studio, marking the beginning of a focused and undistracted creative process for the two of them.

The filming of Shizuku Kuroe went exceptionally smoothly.

Kitagawa Kaimu has an extremely deep understanding of the character, and she can strike various poses that fit the character's personality with almost no guidance from Gu Ye.

"OK! Shizuku's part is done! Next!"

Hai Meng detached herself from her character and returned to being that energetic and sexy girl.

She slipped back into the dressing room, accompanied by a magical glow. When she reappeared, her entire demeanor had undergone a complete transformation.

Her snow-white hair and heterochromatic eyes (one red and one blue) gave her an otherworldly, eerie quality.

The dress she wore, which appeared to be a gown, was actually made of semi-transparent black tulle, which subtly outlined her shapely figure.

The tight black jumpsuit and matching knee-high boots added a touch of coolness and competence to the eerie look.

"The Flower Princess Retsu!!, Kuroiyama Kinena!"

She stood with her hands on her hips, exuding confidence.

Shooting continues.

Next up is Veronica, the wild warrior from the fighting game Killing Giggs.

This change is even more thorough.

Hai Meng's fair skin visibly transformed into a healthy, lustrous dark brown, and her blonde hair turned into a neat, short white hairstyle.

Her extremely revealing outfit, with only a few leather belts covering her vital parts, generously displayed her full breasts and firm abs.

The collar around her neck and her sharp teeth gave her a wild and alluring charm.

"Wow! This character is so cool, right!"

Hai Meng excitedly pumped her fist, "Come on, Gu Yejun! Slap me until I feel like I can smash an enemy's head in one punch!"

"Lower your center of gravity a little more,"

Through the camera, Gu Ye calmly directed, "Left leg forward in a lunge position, right hand clenched into a fist and brought to your waist. Yes, make your eyes even fiercer, imagine your enemy is right in front of you."

"Crack!"

When filming for the last character began, it was already close to noon.

The backdrop of the photography studio was changed to a dreamy bedroom scene, with pink gauze curtains and soft carpets creating an ambiguous atmosphere.

Kaimu Kitagawa transforms into a mischievous succubus—Liz.

Bright red hair, emerald green eyes, small devil horns on its head, and a heart-shaped tail swaying gently behind it.

She wore only a shirt with a ruffled collar, which completely exposed her flat stomach and slender waist.

Her lower body was adorned with a pair of bikini shorts with ruffles, giving her a playful yet sexy look.

"Master~"

She drawled out her words, winked at Gu Ye, and completely switched into the role of a succubus, "Want to... have some fun with Liz?"

Gu Ye held up the camera without changing his expression: "Raise your hand, touch your corner, lean your body back, yes, that's the pose."

"How utterly clueless you are, Master~"

Hai Meng complained as she professionally struck a pose.

The morning flew by, and by the time all the scheduled photos for the last character had been taken, the clock had already struck twelve.

"Whew! All filmed!"

Kitagawa Kaimu returned to her original form, slumped onto the carpet, and let out a long sigh of relief.

Although she was extremely excited, the intense filming for several hours in a row still left her feeling physically exhausted.

She looked at the near-perfect photos Gu Ye had taken in the camera, a satisfied smile spreading across her face.

"Gu Yejun, you're amazing! Every single one of these photos is fantastic!"

She praised him generously, "I'm starving! Let's go get some barbecue! It's on me!"

"But before that..."

The afternoon sun was shining brightly, and with the satisfaction of a hearty barbecue meal, Gu Ye and Kitagawa Kaimu returned to the villa.

As soon as I got to the door, I saw a stylishly dressed man with a green headband standing in front of it, seemingly hesitating whether to ring the doorbell.

They were just like dew-kissed companions on the shore.

"Hey, good afternoon, Kishibe-sensei."

Kitagawa Kaimu greeted him in a very open and friendly manner.

Rohan on the shore saw the two and nodded, but his gaze went past Haimeng and landed directly on Irisviel behind Gu Ye.

When he saw the silver-haired noblewoman who looked like she had stepped out of a classical painting, his eyes lit up instantly, with the kind of fervor a hunter has when he sees his top prey.

"Mr. Gu Ye, this is..."

Irisviel stepped out from behind Gu Ye, nodded slightly to Rohan on the shore, her posture impeccably elegant.

"Mr. Rohan Kishibe from yesterday."

Gu Ye gave a concise introduction.

"So it was Mr. Kishibe."

Irisviel gave a polite smile. "Then, thank you for your help."

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Amazing! This aura! This beauty! She's practically the muse herself! Rohan Kishibe's creative spirit was burning brightly, and he couldn't wait to capture this perfection with his paintbrush.

In the living room, Rohan Kishibe set up his easel and focused intently on painting Irisviel's portrait.

Gu Ye sat on the single sofa next to Irisviel, quietly flipping through a magazine, as if he were just an insignificant background figure.

But Rohan Kishibe knew that this seemingly ordinary boy was the true backbone of the family.

I'm so sad

His brush moved swiftly across the paper, producing precise and fluid lines, but his keen observation did not falter.

His gaze, like a high-precision scanner, swept over everyone in the living room.

That's strange...it's really strange.

Rohan's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.

The woman named Irisviel and the silver-haired little girl named Ilya, whether it was their hair color, eye color, or their innate nobility, clearly showed that they were mother and daughter.

However, their attitude towards Gu Ye was completely different from how they would treat a son or younger brother; it was a complex mix of trust, dependence, and even... affection.

Gu Ye was clearly not a child of this family.

On the other side, the blonde bombshell Kitagawa Kaimu was leaning against Gu Ye's sofa armrest without any restraint, chattering away as she shared photos she'd taken that morning on her phone, acting as intimately as a couple deeply in love.

And then there's the purple-haired girl, Matou Sakura, who always sits quietly in the corner, holding a cup of hot tea.

Rohan Kishibe clearly remembers the flush and satisfaction on her face when she saw her and Gu Ye last night.

That's definitely the expression you'd have after doing something very intimate. I, Rohan Kishibe, am absolutely certain I didn't see it wrong!

A young boy lives with so many girls, each with a different style but all incredibly beautiful, and their relationships are so complicated.

This is even more bizarre than any plot I could conceive in my comics! It's fantastic material!

Miss Irisviel,

Rohan Kishibe tried to break the silence, asking in a casual tone, "Did you and your family only recently move to Morioh? You seem to have a European aristocratic air about you, which is quite different from the style of this town."

"Yes, we just arrived recently."

Irisviel's answer was impeccable. She smiled, but her gaze was fixed on the view outside the window. "The air here is wonderful. I love it."

She made no attempt to respond.

Rohan Kishibe then turned his attention to Illya: "Little sister, what do you think of my drawing? I'm a very famous manga artist, you know. My work, 'Red and Black Boy,' is currently being serialized in a very popular weekly magazine!"

Ilya glanced at him, then shrank closer to Gu Ye, muttering, "Don't know him. Comics aren't as fun as games."

One sentence was enough to kill the conversation.

Rohan Kishibe felt a sense of frustration.

His proud identity and works seem worthless here.

Apart from that blonde bombshell, everyone else looked at him as if he were just an ordinary, slightly odd-behaving neighbor.

This is awful! This feeling of not being appreciated!

"finished."

Finally, Rohan Kishibe put down his pen.

On the drawing paper, Irisviel's image leaps off the page, not only resembling her in appearance but also capturing her noble and pure spirit.

"Thank you very much, Mr. Kishibe."

Irisviel stood up and exclaimed in admiration of the painting, "You are truly a remarkable artist."

Despite receiving praise, Rohan Kishibe's desire to explore the matter only intensified.

He wanted to stay and observe this strange family more closely.