Chapter 2: She’s a Student
Night Star and two others walked down the bustling street. People around them consciously avoided them, not paying too much attention to the three girls.
“Wow wow wow~ There are so many things I want to buy, but putting them in the theater wouldn’t work…”
As Night Star looked left and right, she saw many works she loved, and all sorts of anime character merchandise that made even her heart flutter.
In the past, she didn’t have much disposable income, so even if she had ideas, she couldn’t bring herself to buy them. But after becoming a Night Watcher, her wallet slowly started to bulge.
With her current balance, she could actually fulfill her wishes and just buy whatever she wanted.
At the Night Watcher Base, food and drink were never an issue, so why would she worry about spending money?
“Night Star, what do you want to buy?” Lotus Flower curiously asked.
“Um… Figures.”
“What are figures?”
“Imagine well-made and fixed statues that look like anime characters.”
Hearing this, Lotus Flower imagined and said, “It sounds pretty cool! If only they could move.”
If they could move, she could at least use Night Star’s fine threads to control them for a puppet show.
If she did a puppet show with Night Star’s favorite figures, she should enjoy it right?
It was what Lotus Flower thought.
“In fact, there are also figures that can move, though they are not as detailed. If you like them, I’ll buy one for you.”
“Really?”
“Mmm~ Of course, I’m practically a rich loli now. Just tell me what you want!” Night Star puffed out her chest, very proud.
After all, the pay from Nian Lan being a Night Watcher went into her pocket.
Plus, it seemed she was an Extraordinary Star Holder, and the boss even bumped up her salary a few times. Just slacking off at the base got her a lot of money, which was just wonderful!
Every time she saw that money coming in, she felt unworthy.
After all, she just slacked off…
Is it really okay to get so much pay?
Night Star doubted herself for a few seconds and suddenly changed her mind.
Wait, she wasn’t just slacking off; she also made significant contributions.
For example, using the Wish Machine to revive the super powerful veteran Night Watcher White Yuan, solving the aftermath of the doll city incident, and even letting the Night Watcher faction add another half of an Extraordinary Star—Blank Songstress.
Thinking this way, it didn’t seem unreasonable to get more pay.
“Mmm~ The boss probably thinks the same.”
Now, Night Star finally felt justified.
Meanwhile, Kong Yu Bai chimed in, “Actually, Night Star, you can tell me what you want to buy. During my time as a songstress, I saved up quite a bit of money.”
“Oh… then I’ll come to you when I run out of money. When I’m poor enough to go hungry, you can take care of me.”
Night Star thought, Kong Yu Bai was truly a real rich lady.
The World Songstress was one of the most famous people globally, and the benefits derived from that identity were unimaginable. Even if much of the capital was behind her, the amount Kong Yu Bai received was astronomical.
Determining inwardly,
Once she runs out of money, she’ll ask Kong Yu Bai to support her.
Kong Yu Bai will surely agree.
“Let me take care of Night Star? It doesn’t sound bad.”
Kong Yu Bai could already see the happy scene, her lips curling into a hopeful smile.
But soon, she sobered up and softly told Night Star, “Night Star, come to think of it, someone’s been following us since before. Should we deal with it?”
“Huh?” Night Star tilted her head, confused.
Someone was following them?
Ordinary people shouldn’t pay them much attention. After all, Kong Yu Bai’s stars weren’t just for show. It must be a Star Holder.
General Star Holders probably wouldn’t meddle in others’ business. So, could it be a Night Watcher?
A Night Watcher would definitely notice any anomalies quickly.
“Is the person following us a Star Holder?”
“It seems so.”
“So could it be a Night Watcher?”
“Don’t know.”
Then Lotus Flower suggested, “Should I use the puppet strings to take her somewhere quiet and ask?”
“Hang on… better not. That would be a bl**d loss if misunderstood.”
Night Star thought it best to be careful during crucial moments.
If the person following was a Night Watcher, they might recognize them as members of the Rising Sun Theater Group.
The Rising Sun Theater Group wasn’t exactly popular within the Night Watcher organization.
Though previously confirmed non-enemies, they broke the rules quickly and were likely reclassified as enemies again.
Until new orders came from headquarters, it’s better not to engage Night Watchers.
After all, isn’t hiding better than fighting?
Back at the theater, they wouldn’t have to worry about getting caught.
But right now, Night Star wanted to shop around a little longer, not wanting to return yet.
Yet, she couldn’t let a suspected Night Watcher Star Holder follow them.
Should she lose her?
Night Star mulled this over.
At the same time…
On the other side.
The teenage girl quietly tailing the three girls paused as they stopped. This was a good chance to approach.
Without hesitation, the girl stepped forward.
Over here, Kong Yu Bai said, “She’s coming. Should we flee?”
“Won’t this make us look suspicious?” Night Star hesitated, asking again, “Is she alone?”
“Yep.”
“Ah, probably not a Night Watcher then. A Night Watcher usually wouldn’t face anomalies alone and would involve colleagues. Since she came alone, she’s likely just a civilian Star Holder.”
Nian Lan’s knowledge of night watchers, learned from Zero Meow, was on point, and she remembered it clearly.
Straightaway Night Star felt curious.
Why was this civilian Star Holder approaching them?
A moment later, Night Star heard a stranger voice.
“Hello, can we get to know each other?”
At this voice, the three turned around, getting a clear look at their stalker.
This was a young girl with black hair and purple-gold eyes. About 1.5 meters tall, slim yet curvy, just perfect.
This girl looked like she was around sixteen, still in school perhaps?
The black-haired girl started introducing herself.
“Hi, I’m Luo Xi Quan. I’m currently a student. Can I get to know you?”
Night Star blinked.
She knew it—this stalker couldn’t be a Night Watcher.
Then, what did this girl want?
Just as Night Star was puzzled, Luo Xi Quan spoke again, much quieter this time.
“In fact, we’re alike. Just like how Stand users attract each other, you must’ve noticed something off about me too,”
Hearing this, Night Star suddenly had an epiphany.
It was due to curiosity?
