"My little kitty, my cute little kitty..."
Seiun Sky found the little cat, still asleep inside the mascot costume. She curled her lips and gently stroked it.
"!!"
Hey, Sky!
This is not a room, it's the dorm lobby! You really don't care about anything, do you?
Though, judging by her appearance, she didn't seem to be awake at all. She was sleeping? Was she sleepwalking? You can even do this while you're asleep, Sky, you're amazing.
The little cat was woken up by the petting.
"Huh? Sky, are you okay? And you, are you her friend?" Mejiro Dober was a bit confused. Why did Seiun Sky suddenly pounce on the mascot while she was sleeping? And what was "little cat"? There was only a big cat, right?
"Little kitty, so soft, so cute... hehe~ Huh? Why aren't you cute all of a sudden?" Seiun Sky mumbled, and it was unclear whether she was awake or asleep while petting the "cat." Her hand moved back and forth from the neck to the head. Finally, her fingertips quickly stroked the chin of the little cat.
"Purrrrr..."
"!!!"
Oh no, Sky's petting technique is way too skilled!
Each soft finger made the little cat happily lift its head high. If Seiun Sky hadn't curled up and covered the little cat—no, the big cat—with her body, Mejiro Dober next to them would have seen everything!
She was now looking blankly at the arched-up Seiun Sky, unsure what she was doing. In fact, no one could have guessed what she was doing. She was openly petting a cat in a crowded student lobby! She was even petting the cat so hard it was about to make a sound.
If it did, it would be a disaster. First, because a person with a cat had appeared in a student dorm, and second, because there were so many horse girls around, especially many with high affection levels. If they found out, it would be a bloodbath.
What do I do? It's too late, it's going to make a sound, it's really going to make a sound!
"Here's your biscuit, Train... ahem, this student." Suddenly, Hishi Amazon walked over. Seeing Seiun Sky's strange posture, she raised an eyebrow. "What's going on here?"
"Seiun-chan just suddenly came over and hugged this person and wouldn't let go," Mejiro Dober explained. For some reason, she felt a little annoyed seeing Seiun Sky hugging the mascot cat, even though she had just been playing with its paws herself. And... the familiar head-patting motion made Mejiro Dober remember something.
"Could it be that Sky is asleep?" Hishi Amazon said, looking at the blissfully closed-eyed Seiun Sky.
"Asleep?"
"Yeah, it's fine. I know what to do. I used to deal with this all the time at my dad's cafeteria. Sky, come with me."
"Seiun-chan... wants to drink kitty milk," Seiun Sky muttered. "Seiun-chan wants to suck on the cat."
"She's completely sleep-drunk. Wait a moment, I'll get something."
With that, Hishi Amazon went to the kitchen and came back with a bottle of water.
"Alright, Sky, here's the kitty milk you wanted." She put the water bottle in Seiun Sky's hand. Seiun Sky sniffed it. "No taste... Trainer should take care of their body..." she said. She then extended her small pink tongue and licked the bottle cap. With a "pop," Seiun Sky smacked her lips and drank greedily.
After she finished, Seiun Sky let out a satisfied sigh and slumped against Luo Cheng.
"Okay, she's all good now. I'll take her back to the dorm." Hishi Amazon picked up the now sleeping Seiun Sky, said hello, and walked toward the stairs.
"I can't believe that's what Sky is like when she's sleep-drunk..." Mejiro Dober said dumbfounded. Her face was a little flushed. For some reason, Seiun Sky's behavior just now made her feel very embarrassed.
She patted her face and said, "Um... are you okay?"
Luo Cheng nodded. Good thing. If Hishi Amazon had been any later, there would have been a problem.
Now that Seiun Sky was gone, he couldn't follow her. Does this mean the plot is over? It doesn't feel like there's going to be any further development. Outside the window, he could see the city. It was pitch black, and he couldn't see a single light. This meant that the plot was confined to this small room. Even if he went outside, there would be nothing; it would all be invisible walls. Luo Cheng hated invisible walls the most. He would just wait for the plot to end here. It might be soon, or at the latest, it would be over by tomorrow.
Just as Luo Cheng turned on the TV to find a few shows to watch, Mejiro Dober suddenly moved closer. She sat next to Luo Cheng, covered her mouth, and whispered, "You're the Trainer, aren't you?"
"..."
"Luo Cheng Trainer, right?"
I've been found out? I'm so wrapped up, unrecognizable, and gender-neutral. How did she figure it out?
"The way you pat heads is very similar to the Trainer's. I observed you for a bit. Why did the Trainer come here, and... why are you dressed like this?" Mejiro Dober raised her hand, waved it twice, and then put it down, resisting the urge to squeeze the plush paws.
"I just came to have a look."
"To have a look?" Her beautiful purple eyes flickered. Who did the Trainer come to see? Could it be me?
Thump!
Mejiro Dober's heart beat rapidly.
"Is the Trainer still wearing that outfit?"
"Which one?"
"That uniform... the one the Trainer wore to help me with my androphobia."
Oh? So in this timeline's setting, I also approached Mejiro Dober in a disguise?
That makes sense.
"No, I'm not wearing it."
"Oh..." Mejiro Dober's eyes showed disappointment. "I think the Trainer looks very cute dressed up as a girl. So tall, like a model."
"Please, don't say that..." Luo Cheng could accept going out naked, but it was hard for him to accept that appearance. He wouldn't have done it if it wasn't to raise her affection level. His dignity as a man was shattered. But as a player, he had to be brave and challenge himself. Seeing Mejiro Dober slowly grow closer to him gave Luo Cheng a sense of accomplishment, like he had successfully conquered a heroine.
Dignity was just a stepping stone on the path to 100% completion.
"Is the Trainer shy?"
Looking at Luo Cheng covering his mascot head, Mejiro Dober's lips curled into a smile. Her reserved expression melted away. After knowing he was the Trainer, Mejiro Dober let down her guard.
"Actually, I think if the Trainer dressed up like that, you could get in without the mascot costume. They sell horse girl ears and tails as accessories outside. Oh, that's right! Trainer, try on the new clothes I bought. I think they'll suit you perfectly."
With that, Mejiro Dober took Luo Cheng's hand and pulled him toward her room.
"Wait, Dober, wait a minute!"