Chapter 61. What Did galgame Ever Do to You
"Ahem.
Without the support of those adorable fans, where would we get the money to make games?"
"Your To the Moon has sold over six million copies.
Even if you donated half of it, that would still be enough."
"What do you know?
This is called not forgetting the well-digger when drinking water.
There's no way I'd shortchange the people who helped me at the start."
Xander righteously spoke up for the otaku.
"Tsk.
Are those games with zero narrative depth that rely only on lewdness really that good?"
"Mm… I can't refute you for the first few entries, but the fourth one's story should be somewhat interesting."
As he spoke, Xander sent Bronya the script for the fourth entry's true plotline.
"Here. Do you want to take a look?"
That look of his naturally piqued Bronya's curiosity.
Leaning in, she started reading seriously on the computer while munching on fruit.
She kept at it until it was almost time to eat, and when she reached the end, Bronya wore the expression of "subway, old man, phone.jpg."
"Well?
It's kind of interesting, right?"
Hearing Xander's cheerful tone, Bronya fell silent for a moment, then walked over and placed her warm palm on his head.
"What are you doing?"
"I'm checking whether you have a fever.
Writing something like this makes me suspect there's something wrong with your mental state."
Bronya said this with conviction.
"Eh?
Don't hate for the sake of it.
Don't you think this kind of love that runs both ways is beautiful?"
"No.
I only want to suggest you go see a doctor."
After that merciless quip, Bronya continued, "But setting the story as a biological sister and brother—won't there be ethical issues?"
"Isn't that more exciting?"
"…"
Seeing Xander's matter-of-fact look, Bronya fell silent.
Fine.
I really don't understand you galgame players.
"Once we finish Hollow Knight, I'll take you to make one that's interesting."
He chuckled, eyes full of delight.
After all, by then it should be the white season.
…
The remainder of a little over half a month of vacation quickly slipped away, and on the day before school started, an unexpected guest came to Xander's home.
"May I ask who you are?"
Seeing the black-haired girl at the door in a black-and-crimson kimono—so beautiful she seemed otherworldly—Seele's eyes flashed with amazement, then she asked with some confusion.
"Hello.
Is this Xander's home?"
Leaving Reisen to wait outside, Kaguya entered alone and politely bowed slightly to Seele.
"Mm.
Are you a friend of Xander?"
When did Xander get to know such a beautiful girl?
At once, a small sense of crisis welled up in Seele's heart.
Receiving an affirmative answer, the smile at Kaguya's lips deepened a little.
Looking at Seele, she spoke slowly, "This concubine is his fiancée.
I hope you'll forgive this unannounced private visit."
Click.
Seele's expression froze.
So this is the fiancée that Mother Cocolia arranged?
She's this pretty?!
Just what has Mother Cocolia been up to!
Although she very much wanted to slam the door shut again, good manners made Seele force a smile as she accepted the gift Kaguya handed over, then stepped aside to let her in.
Entering and sitting in the living room, Kaguya looked at this space that was much smaller than her current home and felt slightly surprised.
She had thought that, as the child of a high-ranking Anti-Entropy leader, Xander would live more luxuriously.
Had she been mistaken?
And what is this girl bustling about in relation to Xander?
The cute demeanor and likable personality, plus that slightly stiff attitude after hearing she was Xander's fiancée.
So, a lover?
If that's the case, then it seems she should make friends with this child—she would soften her attitude a bit and be more warm.
Unaware that the quietly seated Kaguya had analyzed so much in such a short time, Seele came over carrying a cup of tea.
"Xander is still busy in the studio.
If you're in a hurry, Miss Houraisan, Seele can go up and inform him."
Although she said that, in reality Seele had already secretly sent a message to Xander on her phone; she didn't know whether he had seen it.
"No, there's no need.
This concubine isn't here on any urgent matter.
And Seele, there's no need to be so formal—just call me Kaguya."
Xander is working?
Is he making a new game?
Kaguya wiggled her toes, full of curiosity.
Although she still felt miffed that To the Moon had snatched first place from her, there was nothing to criticize about the game itself.
"Mm."
Seele nodded and sat opposite Kaguya.
Seeing the atmosphere about to stagnate, Kaguya took the initiative to start a topic.
"When my husband came last time, he told this concubine that there is a girl he likes very much.
That must be you, Seele?"
Lifting her cup for a sip of tea, Kaguya spoke while observing Seele's expression.
Seele blinked, and a faint blush rose to her face.
"Eh?
Xander said something like that?
M-maybe he wasn't talking about Seele, but about Bronya or Elysia."
Although she said that, Kaguya could clearly see the small gleam of delight and pride in Seele's eyes.
It seemed this child was confident about her place in her husband's heart.
As for Bronya and Elysia…
Kaguya quietly memorized those two names.
Even after hearing so many names of girls close to her husband, Kaguya didn't feel anything was wrong.
Compared to her "brothers and sisters," whose status couldn't compare to Xander's, her fiancé's life could be called quite simple.
"Seele, do you think this concubine is pretty?"
As she spoke, Kaguya presented her looks to Seele.
"Mm…"
Seele really couldn't bring herself to say the word "ugly."
There was no helping it—Kaguya might be the most beautiful, most ethereal girl she had ever seen.
"Even so, as his fiancée I still couldn't hold my own husband's gaze.
While chatting with me, Xander was distracted the whole time, and once the time came he rushed to go home."
At that, Kaguya looked at Seele and a faint smile rose at her lips.
"But after meeting you today, this concubine seems to understand my husband a little."
Noticing the sudden light in Seele's eyes, Kaguya nodded inwardly.
First, place herself on the weaker side.
Then she could properly close the distance.
After a little under half an hour, a voice from the stairway interrupted the lively conversation between Seele and Kaguya.
"Kaguya, what brings you here?"
Seeing Kaguya and Seele sitting side by side downstairs, looking like good friends, Xander scratched his head in puzzlement.
Also, since when did this one get along so well with Seele?
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