I've died 47 times in this game, so I've decided to sell it.

Himeko continued, her tone flat.

Then she fainted.

Qi Ye blinked. Had she fainted?

He was clearly knocked unconscious by a punch to the temple delivered by March 7th!

But then there was that obviously pretentious back view of March 7th, which looked like it could turn around and get angry at any moment.

Qi Ye swallowed back the rebuttal that was on the tip of her tongue.

He tried to break free of the ropes binding him, but his hands and feet were still firmly bound, and he couldn't move at all. He could only say with an embarrassed look on his face, "Um... could you help me untie the ropes first? It's really awkward to talk while I'm tied up like this."

Himeko's gaze swept over the ropes binding him, and after a moment's hesitation, she nodded towards March Seven.

March 7th muttered as he stepped forward and deftly untied the ropes binding his limbs.

Having regained his freedom, Qi Ye stretched his numb wrists before straightening up and speaking earnestly:

"Yes, that's right, it was a complete accident."

I am a businessman who travels between different planets to do business.

This time I encountered a bit of an accident, got caught in a spacetime turbulence, and then... uh, fell here with you guys.

It was a complete accident.

Upon hearing this, Ji Zi and Dan Heng, who had come over to listen, exchanged a glance, their faces clearly showing their skepticism.

Himeko smiled gently:

"The universe is indeed full of wonders, and accidents caused by spacetime turbulence are not impossible."

Qi Ye breathed a sigh of relief, secretly rejoicing that she had gotten away with it.

"but"

Himeko changed the subject abruptly, her smile still gentle, yet she hit the nail on the head.

You said you were a businessman.

There must be some goods, right?

A merchant traveling the world should be carrying many valuable items.

Qi Ye's smile froze instantly, her lips twitched, and she couldn't say anything for a long time.

Dan Heng leaned against the wall, arms crossed, and delivered a final, expressionless blow:

"I searched, but there was nothing."

Qi Ye looked down at herself; her clothes were neatly arranged.

But you couldn't find a single pocket on him, let alone any goods or even a small item.

"The goods..."

Qi Ye chuckled dryly, his mind racing, wishing he could conjure something out of thin air on the spot.

"Well... it's a spacetime turbulence, so some things inevitably get lost when it falls out..."

Himeko just looked at him gently, without saying a word.

Dan Heng stared at him coldly, remaining silent, his aura exuding an overwhelming sense of oppression.

On March 7th, she still turned her back to him, looking out at the starry sky, clearly indicating that she didn't want to see him.

Qi Ye closed her eyes in despair, thinking to herself that she was doomed and was about to be exposed.

The next second, a pale blue light screen that only he could see suddenly lit up in front of him.

[System notification: Ding-dong!]

[The host is in an awkward situation where they urgently need to prove they are a businessman.]

[Our thoughtful system has already sent you this week's light cone in advance]

[Light Cone Name: "Who's Secretly in Love with You"]

Rarity: ★★★★

[Ability: After wearing it, the wearer can see the favorability values ​​and sources of favorability values ​​that float above everyone's heads.]

Example: On March 7th, a message floated above his head: "Affection level 37, from: This person is annoying but doesn't seem bad."

Above Dan Heng's head floated the message: "Favorability 31, from: Vigilant but no immediate killing intent."

[Side effect: The wearer's own favorability rating will be seen by everyone.]

Even changes in favorability that you yourself may not be aware of can be seen in real time by everyone present.

Example: Your favorability towards March 7th has increased by 5 points.

Everyone present will see the message "Affection for March 7th +5" floating above your head.

Reason: She looked so cute when she hit me.

[Friendly reminder: This light cone can easily lead to social death.]

Please make sure you don't have a crush on anyone, or are prepared for public humiliation.

Qi Ye stared at the words on the screen, completely dumbfounded.

What the heck? Isn't this messing with people's mentality? Oh my god, are you serious about these side effects?

But now the die is cast, and there's no turning back; if we can't produce the goods...

He might be questioned as a suspicious person, and his embarrassing incident in the bathroom might be brought up again.

Either way, it's an awkward situation, so let's break the deadlock first!

Qi Ye took a deep breath, and when she looked up again, she forced a confident yet mysteriously radiant smile onto her face:

"Of course, we have the goods."

My business is extraordinary; I sell light cones, something rarely seen in the world.

As soon as he finished speaking, a uniquely shaped cone of light suddenly appeared in his palm and quietly settled in his hand.

Qi Ye held up the light cone, trying his best to maintain the professional demeanor of a businessman:

"This is it, 'Who's Secretly in Love with You'."

A four-star rare light cone, its abilities are extremely practical; once you miss it, you'll never find another like it!

Finally, March 7th, who had been facing away, couldn't help but turn around abruptly, her face filled with suspicion and disdain:

"Light cone? You really sell these? Or are you trying to scam me?!"

Dan Heng also raised an eyebrow, his gaze falling on the cone of light.

Himeko looked at Sukiyomi with great interest and smiled as she spoke:

"Oh? What special abilities does this light cone possess?"

Qi Ye's heart was pounding, but she forced herself to remain calm as she explained.

In my heart, I was praying frantically that no side effects would be triggered and that I wouldn't die!

Chapter 4 Your Affection for Me...

"This is about 'who secretly likes you'."

After wearing it, you can see the favorability rating displayed above the heads of everyone around you.

"There's also a small, albeit not-a-flaw, characteristic: you can see other people's goodwill towards you."

Above your own head, your level of favorability towards everyone present will also be displayed.

March 7th leaned over for a look, then wrinkled its nose in disgust:

"Isn't this that... Gala's favorability system for Muli?"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Qi Ye's eyes lit up, as if she had found a kindred spirit.

"This customer has great taste! It's just like a visual game!"

Look, what's the scariest thing about playing visual novels?

The worst thing is spending a lot of time and effort trying to win someone over, only to find that their affection level hasn't increased at all.

Choosing the wrong option leads directly to a bad ending, right?

March 7th nodded involuntarily.

"But this light cone is different!"

Qi Ye's voice rose half a tone, entering the most passionate state of a salesperson.

"Visualize your favorability rating! Real-time feedback!"

It's immediately clear who has a crush on you, to what extent, and what caused that crush!

You no longer need to guess whether she likes me or not.

You no longer need to worry about whether saying this will offend people; you just need to look up at the sky!

He spread his hands, his expression so sincere it was as if he were imparting life's truths.

"What does it mean to know yourself and your enemy and you will never be defeated? This is it."

What does it mean to play a visual novel in an easy mode? This is it.

March 7th paused for two seconds: "But I don't play visual novels."

It's okay if you don't want to play!

Qi Ye changed the subject abruptly.

"But the people around you might be playing around."

Imagine if someone tried to seduce you, and you were wearing this cone of light.

You'll know the moment his favorability rating increases; he can't hide it even if he wants to.

Isn't this much more reliable than any sixth sense?

March 7th tilted her head, seemingly slightly moved by the angle, but still stubbornly insisted:

"If I wear it myself, won't others be able to see my favorability rating?"

Wouldn't I be at a loss then?

"You just don't understand."

Qi Ye raised a finger, shook it, and revealed a mysterious smile.

"Look, this light cone shows everyone's level of goodwill towards everyone else."

If you wear it, others can indeed see you.

But—no one else is wearing one.

In other words, you can see everyone present, and among everyone present, only you can see everyone else.

March 7 blinked, his mind racing, and he realized that what he was saying sounded a bit strange.

"Simply put,"

Qi Ye concluded.

"If you wear it, you'll be the only person in the entire game with a full-map cheat."

Others can only see you, but you can see everyone else. Is this a bad deal? No, it's not!

March 7th fell silent.

She glanced at the light cone in Qi Ye's hand, then at Dan Heng, and then at Ji Zi.

Just then, Himeko spoke.

"show me."

She reached out and took the light cone from Qi Ye's palm, looked at it over and over, and then casually patted it onto herself.