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'Ding--'

The lie detector emitted a "lie detection successful" sound, which meant that Noah's answer was without fault.

Although what she said was somewhat vague, she did express her 'trouble'.

"Well... it's my turn, Yuuka-chan~"

The white-haired girl smiled gently, playing with her sideburns. Her tone was calm as a lake, yet it carried a hidden, unassuming power.

"Yuka-chan~ Can you tell me when you started to gradually realize that you were falling into that kind of emotion?"

"Well……"

As if struck by a sudden blow, Yuka let out a soft sob, then gritted her teeth and replied, "...It wasn't long after we started dating. I always felt like I would unconsciously think of Sensei, and then without realizing it..."

'Ding~'

After passing the lie detector test, Yuka slowly raised her head, her face displaying an extremely aggressive smile that sent chills down one's spine, like the arrival of a demon king.

"Well then, it's my turn~"

"Noah...please answer."

"Have you ever done anything 'out of line' to Sensei? Or conversely... has Sensei ever asked you to do anything out of line?"

Noah's pupils trembled slightly, his eyes sparkling.

"Hmm~ Yuka-chan's question is indeed very interesting..."

"No~"

'Crackling sound'

Sparks flew from Noah's bracelet.

The electric shock momentarily distorted her smiling expression.

Yuka crossed her arms, leaned back in her chair, and quietly watched her 'best friend'.

"……Have."

The crackling sound of electricity still came, but the amplitude was much smaller than before.

"All right……"

Noah chuckled lightly, but that subtle, forced smile was rather unsettling.

“I did do some ‘outrageous’ things with Sensei… For example, when we first met, I treated Sensei like the ‘moon orbiting my planet’ and had some ‘bold ideas’ about her that I can’t describe.”

"I even started to worry and doubt myself because of the deepening relationship between Sensei and Yuuka-chan, and I was trying to find the real answer..."

"But now... I've found what I 'want to do.'"

'Ding~'

The moment the lie detector finished speaking, Xiaoxue subconsciously swallowed.

At that moment, she simultaneously received two gazes that contained unimaginable pressure and were terrifying enough to suffocate her.

Xiaoxue hesitated, feeling somewhat caught in a dilemma.

What are you... doing, seniors?

Why are they at each other's throats?

Why is it that I can understand every single word they're talking about, but the meaning when put together is incomprehensible?

Also... were the questions asked by the seniors provided by their own question cards?

I don't think I've ever prepared any question cards like this before.

After waiting a few seconds without receiving a response, Yuka offered a 'friendly reminder': "Xiaoxue~"

"babble--!"

Xiaoxue was startled by a warning that sounded soft and gentle, but was ten or even nine times more terrifying than being hit directly.

The current Yuka-senpai and Noah-senpai... both exude an aura that she completely cannot comprehend...

She still looks gentle, but she's become several times more terrifying than before!

She would rather the two seniors fight each other than face a senior like this.

Amamiya also noticed the pressure that Xiao Xue was under at this moment, and took over the responsibility of dealing the cards on Xiao Xue's behalf.

There's no need to look at the questions recorded on your own cards anymore...

Let's see what questions Yuka and Noah, in their 'rageous' state, will ask...

After giving Xiaoxue a sympathetic look, Amamiya continued with this 'tense and exciting lie detector game'.

"Take this, Noah. My question is—when did you begin to notice the change in your feelings for Sensei?!"

"Does Yuka believe that 'emotions are not born out of nowhere'...? That's true."

"The first time I developed 'special feelings' for Sensei... If I had to pinpoint it, it would be when you, Yuuka-chan, were so busy at the time that you delegated the responsibility of showing Sensei around Millennium Academy to me, right?"

'Ding~'

"Well then, Yuka-chan, it's my turn now... Do you find it comfortable to be around Sensei?"

"Huh? Ah... well, no, it's not..."

'Crackling sound'

"Ouch...it hurts...okay, okay! Being with Sensei is really comfortable!"

'Ding~'

“Now, it’s my turn… Noah.”

"Tell me, when you were invited to Xia Lai for the script review during the renovation, Noah... what exactly did you talk about with Sensei?"

"Just some ordinary questions about 'Sensei's Adventure Log'~"

'Crackling...'

"...Okay, it also includes exploring Sensei's daily life. To be honest, I'm very curious about Sensei's daily routine all along."

'Ding~'

"Then it's my turn. Yuka... tell me, just how much do you like Sensei?"

"Huh? What level? Noah, why are you asking this..."

'Crackling...'

"Well, I wouldn't say I particularly like it, it's just..."

'Crack!'

"Ah... okay! I like it!"

'Crackling sound'

"Huh? Isn't that enough... Hmm... I love Sensei the most!"

'Crackling~'

"I like it so much that I want to start a family with Sensei!"

'Ding~'

Xiaoxue hugged her pillow, looking at her two seniors who were gradually going berserk with a look of fear.

Why does it become like this...

These are clearly not the questions she provided!

The seniors were just asking each other questions... why do I have this feeling of the world ending?!

Amamiya, who also couldn't participate in the second half, clicked her tongue and chose to sit next to Yuki.

"Well... one last question."

With the deck nearly empty, Yuka took a deep breath, preparing to ask about the 'final blow'.

After drawing the last card, Yuka didn't even look at the question on her own card before asking directly, "Noah, how close do you want to be with Sensei?"

"Regarding that question... the clearest answer I can give is that it's to the point of being able to 'live under the same roof'."

'Ding~'

The lie detector emitted a relatively loud sound, signifying the end of the questioning.

"Mmm..."

Yuka, however, was somewhat annoyed. She gritted her teeth and watched as the wristband on Noah's wrist automatically loosened.

His 'game-winning shot' still only yielded a seemingly vague result...

Noah, having taken the last card from the deck, looked at the last card he had received and was momentarily surprised.

Then, she suddenly revealed a meaningful smile.

Under Yuka's slightly confused gaze, she casually revealed the last card in her hand to Yuka.

[Has anything happened to make you feel good lately? Would you like it to happen again?]

This last card was originally a question that Yuki had specially prepared for Amamiya to answer when the lie detector test was over.

However, amidst the raging flames of war, this seemingly calm issue takes on a different meaning.

Yuka fell silent for a moment.

Then, her purple eyes flashed with obvious panic, and she seemed to be in a state of shyness or helplessness.

"Yes, there are..."

"What I did with Sensei recently... was very comfortable..."

She stammered, with astonishing perseverance, or perhaps a "what's the use" kind of courage, covering her face in shame, and finished her last answer in fits and starts.

"I want...it to happen again...um..."

'Ding~'

The lie detector emitted a strained "lie detector passed" sound.

Yuka's bracelet clicked open automatically.

And then... this strange instrument produced by the engineering department naturally began to flicker with flashing electric sparks.

All the instrument components were overloaded and seemed poised to explode at any moment.

"Ah... the lie detector's 'self-destruct program designed to prevent its own dark history from being read' has been activated!"

As soon as Xiaoxue finished speaking, Yugong swiftly gathered up the entire lie detector along with all the related small devices and tossed them out the window in a flash.

With a loud 'boom,' the lie detector, thrown out of the window, flew dozens of meters in mid-air before turning into a colorful winter firework.

The thrilling lie detector segment has now come to an end.

The group, all dressed in pajamas, looked at each other in bewilderment.

After a short while, Noah broke the silence first: "The game was indeed very enjoyable... but it's getting late."

"To maintain a normal routine tomorrow... let's skip the planned pillow fight and other activities for now?"

"Now, shouldn't we start resting together in bed?"

Chapter 47 Yuka's [Love Identity]

(A 'semi-audio version' of this chapter has been specially made, with Yuka's voice fully reproduced. Bilibili: BV1eH63YfEGP)

The warm glow of the lamplight illuminated the snow-covered night outside the window, while the crackling sound of the fireplace, simulated by electrical appliances, became the only tranquility after the previous merriment.

'Whoosh—whoosh—'

I heard even and remarkably steady breathing.

Following the 'lie detector game,' Yuuki forcibly dragged Amamiya, Yuka, and Noah into a pillow fight and 'truth or dare,' leaving Yuuki somewhat exhausted.

'Meow... Ah... Senior Noah, please don't hit me...'