Sky Striker Princess, but the swan song of Valkyrie.

"No, that's not necessary. I don't really want her to know what kind of movie I chose, and besides, she agreed to let me make all the decisions for this 'date'."

Although her heart raced slightly at the mention of "girlfriend," Chris remained calm and said this.

I really want to believe my guess is wrong, but why does your behavior make me feel like I'm going to be killed by the werewolves tonight?

You… never mind, I respect that, I wish you happiness, I wish you all happiness, all I need is for you not to cause trouble for my work.

The waitress thought helplessly as she turned to the side and picked up today's movie schedule.

Isn't it a coincidence that a movie that's just there to fill space because of its niche subject matter is about to be released?

"In that case, I think it's quite a coincidence that there's a movie right now that perfectly suits your needs, Miss. What do you think?"

With a friendly smile, the waitress picked up the schedule and pointed out the movie she recommended to the young woman in front of her, a film with two beautiful women on the cover.

"Ah, either way is fine, whatever, this one is fine. Oh, right, I want two seats that are close to the edge, right next to each other, so we can sit together."

Not wanting to cause any more trouble, Chris casually agreed to the waiter's recommendation.

"Yes, yes, I understand. These are your movie tickets, and the details are all on them. If you are satisfied with my service, you can log in to our app to give us a five-star review."

I understand.

In a dark movie theater, with seats close together, and unable to speak out due to social rules, tolerance for any behavior is higher than usual in such a setting.

With a little bit of emotional foundation, you go in as two people and come out as a couple.

I understand. I've seen this kind of situation many times. Except for the gender being slightly off, everything else matches the expected characteristics perfectly.

With simple words and a conflicted heart, the waiter skillfully printed two movie tickets and handed them to the white-haired girl in front of him with complicated emotions.

"?"

Not understanding what the waiter was doing, Chris took the movie ticket and paid with her mobile phone before happily walking back to Zero's side.

"Luo Shi, let's go. I've bought the movie tickets. It's about to start."

Chris said naturally, then glanced at the movie tickets and smoothly reserved the outer seat for herself, handing the inner seat to Zero.

"So why are we watching a movie? I really don't understand what you're thinking. Come on, Chris, since you bought it, you lead the way."

Lingyi reluctantly picked up the tablet, took Chris's movie ticket, and casually stuffed it into her coat, saying this.

"Okay, let's go together."

As Chris spoke, she reflexively reached out her hand, and before she could react, Zero grasped it.

【…】

With mixed feelings swirling in her heart, Chris, holding onto the dressed-up Zero, headed towards their destination.

After a brief period of time, the two arrived at the movie studio without any surprises. The movie had not yet started, and the entire theater was bathed in soft pink light. In this atmosphere, the two completed the automatic ticket check.

"This light?"

Seeing the studio, Lingyi felt something was off. Would a typical movie theater use this kind of lighting?

"Hurry up, Rokuyo, it's about to start."

Completely unaware that something was wrong, Chris, without turning around, pulled Lucy toward the seats she had seen on the movie tickets.

"I understand, there's no need to rush."

Pulled along by Chris, Lingyi followed closely behind Chris. They arrived at a seat, and then, as Chris arranged, she sat on the inside, while Chris sat on the outside.

Why is the audience in this theater all women? Even if it's a theater geared towards women, shouldn't there be couples or other couples there too?

After taking her seat, Lingyi, who reflexively observed her surroundings, quickly noticed something strange about the studio: the entire screening room was filled with women dressed in various styles, and there wasn't a single man in sight.

"Christina, what kind of movie ticket did you buy?"

With this question in mind, Lingyi wanted to take out the movie ticket that she had just checked and then stuffed into her coat to see what kind of movie Chris had bought.

However, just as she was about to do so, and had barely taken it out to examine it clearly, the lights in the movie theater went out, obviously, the movie was about to start.

[Oh well, I'll understand after I see the movie. Even if it's a bad film, I can just use this time to do some more work.]

With this in mind, Lingyi adjusted her posture and sat up straight, while Chris on the other side did the same. In the cramped space, their shoulders leaned slightly together.

P.S. Wine Flag = Wandering around the mountain at dawn

Chapter Eighty-Seven: Evolution

Darkness enveloped the entire venue, a soft electromagnetic sound arose, and the screen at the front of the venue gradually lit up, while the speakers began playing low background music.

Adhering to the most basic principles of politeness, Zero and Chris remained silent, quietly waiting for the film to begin.

The beginning of the movie is nothing special; it introduces the main characters and sets the stage for the world, a fairly standard opening. The only slightly unusual thing is that the main characters are two young women.

Something seems off.

As the plot unfolds, the two main characters go from meeting to getting to know each other, and their relationship gradually warms up. Lingyi gradually realizes that something seems to have gone wrong.

Ah, they're really close.

Chris, on the other hand, was completely unaware that something was amiss; she simply felt that the relationship between the two characters was closer than she had imagined.

As time passed, the two lead actresses experienced one event after another. As these events unfolded, the distance between them, for some reason, shrank to a rather dangerous level.

"...Could it be that Chris is thinking something!?"

Near the middle of the story, Lingyi finally realized what kind of movie set they had entered.

What will happen next?!

Chris watched the performance on the screen with great interest.

After all, in the past six years, she really didn't have much entertainment. She was either suffering or working for Finney, so she really didn't have time.

"…Chris, what exactly are she thinking about me? Surely she wouldn't have become gay just from watching those things, would she?"

With a slight shift in her gaze, Lingyi noticed Chris's focused expression. Lacking information and unable to understand Chris's thoughts, Lingyi felt immense pressure and her mind was in turmoil.

[Calm down. Perhaps Chris doesn't understand the theme of this film; she just happened to pick this strange movie. She didn't really think too much about it.]

Reason told Lingyi that this might just be a misunderstanding, and Chris might not necessarily have such thoughts.

Even though her previous interactions with him, such as blushing when he got close to her and stealing glances at him from time to time, showed that she was not normal, it didn't necessarily mean that she really thought that way.

[Phew, I guess I'm just too tired. I actually made this kind of misjudgment. Chris having romantic fantasies about me? How could that be true?]

Maintaining her stiff expression, Lingyi slightly raised her hand and rubbed her temples to relieve her stress.

What are those two doing? What is this movie even about?!

While Lingyi's thoughts were in turmoil, the movie continued to play, and the plot continued to advance step by step. The two characters were getting closer and closer under the influence of their intense emotions.

Chris, after a week of reading for her enlightenment, finally realized the strange direction the plot was taking.

Ah, I knew it...

Hmm—

Then, in the eyes of Zero, who was covering her face and whose head had turned into a steam train, the small climax of the movie was finally fully revealed.

It seems Chris really didn't know what the movie she chose was about, so was it really just a coincidence?

Lingyi breathed a sigh of relief, realizing that Chris didn't have that idea yet, and felt relieved.

If Chris really does something, then she'll be in a difficult position. Fortunately, Chris still maintains her most basic rational understanding.

"that…"

Then, Chris made a sound as soft as a mosquito's buzz, and before Zero could react, her fingers gently touched Zero's hand that was placed to the side.

"?"

Just as Lingyi had relaxed, she felt Chris's movements and her body stiffened involuntarily. A bad feeling welled up in her heart.

Hey, Chris, you wouldn't happen to be...?

Lingyi turned her head a second time, and then she saw it. Even though the movie theater was dimly lit, she could see Chris's confused, swirling eyes.

[Haha, so it's normal for girls to have romantic feelings for each other? Turns out I've been the abnormal one all along, Lingyi. I wonder if she feels the same way? Haha.]

Such thoughts kept popping into Chris's mind.

Prior to this, although she had some understanding of an unhealthy relationship, after the emotions subsided and she was mentally prepared, she was still able to distinguish between the virtual and the real.

But now, this sudden attack, which caught Chris completely off guard, stirred up her emotions, and at the same time, an individual she had a strong liking for was now in almost complete close contact with her.

[Hmm...no, this kind of thing only exists in the virtual world. How could such a relationship exist in reality?]

A hint of shyness appeared in the eyes of the white-haired girl as she tried to regain her rationality. However, what happened next in the movie theater completely shattered her reason.

What are those people doing?!

Thanks to her training as a costumed character, she could easily sense what was happening in the movie theater at that moment.

It's easy to imagine what kind of relationships exist between people who come to see this kind of movie.

Chris... miscalculated. She hadn't anticipated that, despite not having those thoughts herself, the environment would stimulate her to develop them.

Like tiny snakes, her fingers gently touched her own, as if extending a shy invitation or seeking her opinion on something.

Now, what Lingyi should do most is, as usual, swat away Chris's restless fingers and educate her with her usual rational words.

Yes, that's right. This time we have to do it. We can't let Chris continue to grow up like this. We have to correct her unhealthy thinking.

Lingyi thought to herself, as if trying to convince herself to make a certain decision, but when she thought of 'this time I must', the situation was already beyond redemption.

The next moment, Lingyi, whose mind was in turmoil, was unable to do anything in the face of Chris's slightly shy touch, letting Chris's actions develop from slight contact to increasingly unrestrained.

[I'm unable to take any action... Logically, I should refuse, but I can't; my heart is preventing me from doing so.]

Lingyi realized it, or rather, she had realized it long ago, but she had no way to solve it.

From the very first encounter with Chris, the bottom line she had built with reason gradually eroded over time, like a frog being slowly boiled in water.

The previous attempt to seduce Chris was arguably the greatest resistance she could muster, and after the seduction failed, she could no longer muster the will to refuse Chris's demands.

He agreed to go on a date with Chris, agreed to Chris's demands that were clearly an unequal treaty, turned a blind eye to Chris's investigation, and did not stop Chris from watching that kind of thing.

How much rationality do I have left? If Chris really says those things to me next, can I truly refuse?

Lingyi asked herself this question, but clearly, since she had already asked it, the answer was already predetermined from the beginning.

I can't do it, I absolutely can't. I can't refuse Chris's request, especially such a blissful request. Right now, I simply can't do it.

Lingyi's remaining rationality revealed this answer to her.

Chris's words were like a sweet-smelling poison to Zero, constantly drawing her attention, and she couldn't refuse them even knowing their danger.

[There was no resistance. Could it be that Zero really...? Well, if I'm a little bolder, it shouldn't be a problem, right? Anyway, I'm dreaming now, so I can do whatever I want... Hmm...]

On the other hand, Chris, who was not stopped no matter how outrageous she became, and whose perception of reality and virtuality had become blurred, followed her inner desires and made even bolder moves amidst the chaos and intertwined emotions.

Chris, don't do this, don't continue. If this goes on, what am I supposed to do?

Lingyi noticed Chris's movements. Just moments ago, Chris's fingers had been lightly touching the back of Lingyi's hand, but now they had invaded the spaces between Lingyi's long, slender fingers.

Soon, Chris's soft, warm fingers completely broke through the gaps between Zero's fingers, gently but tightly wrapping around Zero's hand like a small snake.

[It's just that I've done perfectly normal things before... Haha, stop fooling yourself, don't you know the difference best?]

Unlike their usual hand-holding without any desire, this time their fingers were tightly intertwined, containing intense and profound emotions.

But at least, it hasn't gone to the next step yet. After this, I can still find excuses to get by... So, I'm begging you, Chris, at least don't take any further action.

Unable to stop on her own, Zero could only pin her hopes on Chris's shyness, expecting Chris to refrain from taking the next step out of shame.

However, the movie is only about halfway through, and the plot has only progressed to the point where they confess their feelings to each other. What will happen when the movie reaches its second climax?

"Lingyi, can we be like that between us? Is that possible?"

This is something that Zero didn't want to happen at all.

Lingyi saw Chris's current state, a confused and chaotic, alluring yet adorable demeanor that was impossible to resist.

Has it really come to this?

Even though she couldn't hear Chris's voice at all, Zero could tell what Chris wanted to say just by looking at her facial expressions and lip movements.

Or rather, even if she had completely lost her five senses, under the love that was almost melting her, she couldn't ignore Chris's feelings at that moment.

A honey-like sweetness flooded my nostrils, and a sticky sensation crawled all over my body, like an insect lured by a plant, gradually sinking in until it was completely unable to escape.

"I……"