Chapter 369: Graduation Album Collection?
“Hooray~”
I looked at the hung-up phone and whispered excitedly.
Although a couple of days ago, if I had called, Sister Bai would have probably answered, now that I know for sure that Sister Bai has finished her business and I can go find her, what could be happier than this?
As a notification sound rang from my phone, Sister Bai had already sent her real-time Earth Vein location.
I glanced at the location briefly; it seemed to be not far away, but there was no teleportation mark I had left behind, and I wasn’t sure if there were any teleportation landmarks there.
However, aiming for efficiency, I hopped on my broom and headed straight there.
This is an office building in the central teaching area; Sister Bai’s location is here, but I don’t know exactly where.
Just as I picked up my phone to ask where Sister Bai was, a figure approached me, and upon seeing me, the person’s eyes widened.
“Oh? Isn’t this Xiao Han? What a surprise to run into you here.”
“Ah? Hello, Teacher.”
I looked at this teacher, who wasn’t exactly a stranger but was quite familiar, as she stepped toward me with three steps in two. I subconsciously greeted her politely; after all, this teacher was one of the witches who had contacted me in the past few days.
This wasn’t the first time I encountered such a situation. Even among extraordinary witches, many are quite gossipy. They might not be interested in my few spells, but they would be interested in me as a person.
“Calling me teacher feels so distant~ I’ve said it before, just call me Sister, call me Sister Chris. Oh my goodness—what a cute little one.” Chris couldn’t help but pinch my cheek.
“Um… Uh… Sis… Sister Chris.” I held her wrist with both hands but couldn’t push her away; it felt as if my physical strength at that moment was just a game. I had to whisper and call her Sister.
I didn’t know how many generations this “Sister” disrupted… But the witches should not care about that; after all, women like being called more youthful, right?
“Alright, alright, I won’t tease you anymore. What brings you here, Xiao Han? Today, I remember you should have a monthly exam, right? After the exam, shouldn’t you be out celebrating with your friends?”
“Celebrating?”
It was just a cricket monthly exam; did it need a gathering to celebrate afterward?
Or am I falling behind the times?
“I almost forgot, Xiao Han doesn’t like lively atmospheres, does she?”
“Um… not particularly.”
“Okay then, I nearly forgot. What are you doing here? This isn’t a place you should be, Xiao Han.”
“I’m here to find Sister Bai. Sister Chris, do you know where Bai Yu, Sister Bai is? She seems to have just advanced to extraordinary.”
“Bai Yu… oh~ is she your little girlfriend?”
“Li… little girlfriend? Yes, yes! That’s right, Sister Chris.” I nodded vigorously, agreeing with Chris’s title, after all, others wouldn’t know my relationship with Sister Bai, though I had my intentions, but Sister Bai was like a log, ambiguous.
“Advancing to extraordinary is a big deal. Every student who graduates early deserves to be recorded in the academy’s roster. The past few days have counted as a batch, but only two have advanced to extraordinary. Besides your Sister Bai, the other one has already graduated for several years.”
“I see, then… I won’t disturb Sister Chris any longer. I’m going to find Sister Bai.” I seized the opportunity to excuse myself.
Although I also hoped to have good relationships with extraordinary witches, what I wanted wasn’t this type of familiar relationship; it was the type I found most difficult to cope with.
“It’s fine; I don’t have anything to do anyway. I’ll accompany you; otherwise, in such a large office building, you wouldn’t know how long it would take to find her. Unless something unexpected happens, she should be taking graduation photos.”
“Graduation photos?” I was pushed into the office building by Teacher Chris, still confused.
“Right, after all, graduation cannot be the same as ordinary academies in the outside world. For the sense of ceremony, each student who graduates and advances to become an extraordinary witch will receive a fully customized high-level witch outfit from the academy as a reward. Those are all high-level alchemical items, worn on graduation day to make graduation album pictures. After all, this may be one of the few opportunities to wear that outfit afterward.”
“Few opportunities? Why?” Since it was given by the academy, it should be mine, right? I should be able to wear it however I want.
“Because over ninety percent of extraordinary witches, after wearing it, consider the outfit too embarrassing for public appearances. But this has become a tradition for advancing to extraordinary witches, and there’s an academy head who firmly upholds this ceremony, so this process hasn’t been abolished; hence… it’s like this now.”
“Embarrassing?!”
If witches who have such open-minded thoughts consider it embarrassing, how inappropriate must that witch outfit be?
For some reason, I was even more curious about how Sister Bai looked in that set right now.
Unconsciously, my steps sped up a little.
Until I was taken to a particular floor, which housed very professional photography equipment, Teacher Chris finally stopped me.
“It should be on this floor; you go look for her. If she’s not here, I’ll take you to look elsewhere,” Chris said.
I nodded and eagerly ran off. This floor was large and divided into several areas.
Finding someone here would be truly difficult, so I chose to contact her via phone.
“Hello~ Sister Bai, I’m here. Are you taking photos?” As soon as the call connected, I asked eagerly.
“Already there? Can you see me? How did you know I would be taking photos?”
“I met a kind teacher who brought me here; Sister Bai, where are you now?” My tone carried a hint of urgency, whether it was longing for Sister Bai or curiosity about her witch outfit.
“I’m in the innermost room; just walk inside.”
“Okay.”
I nodded and didn’t hang up, heading straight toward the innermost part. It didn’t take long to see a slightly ajar door.
“Sister Bai~”
From the gap in the door, I saw her familiar face; Sister Bai was waiting for my arrival at the entrance.
“Xiao Han, you came so fast!”
“Um.”
I pushed the door open and hugged Sister Bai tightly, and immediately, I felt the silky touch on my hands. Even the place where my face was buried was infused with Sister Bai’s scent.
“Xiao Han, it’s just been a few days; there’s no need for this,” Bai Yu was a bit flustered by my actions, especially since she was still wearing that outfit and hadn’t gotten used to it.
“Um, hehehe~”
Reluctantly lifting my head, I finally had the chance to scrutinize Sister Bai’s outfit.
This was an outfit that seemed somewhat luxurious yet maintained an air of mystery. Just moments ago, I had felt that the entire set of clothing was lined with dark black silk underneath.
When I reached out, I didn’t feel any seams next to Sister Bai; it seemed to be a one-piece type. The black silk felt incredibly smooth, perfectly outlining Sister Bai’s figure.
On the outside was a Gothic-style design, using its elegant style combined with bold concepts influenced by Eastern deities. Overall, it showcased deep blacks and a gradient of starry purples, sprinkled with stars and patterns, making it look incredibly captivating like a dazzling starry sky.
There was a fitted long gown with a waist-slimming design, embellished with luxurious lace at the neck and cuffs, and a pure gem radiating extraordinary power adorned the chest. The hem gently swayed as it moved, and her thighs, wrapped in black silk, were faintly visible beneath the robe.
Just now, that hug directly loosened the unfastened strap, which could be said to be a close encounter with Sister Bai. At this moment, Sister Bai seemed to just realize something, pulling slightly away from me and beginning to adjust her attire.
In that instant, a flush appeared on her face.
Sister Bai hurriedly adjusted the witch hat on her head to cover her instinctive shyness, and as she tugged at the wide brim, the feathers decorating it swayed gently.
“Xiao Han, don’t do that; there are other people here.” Sister Bai said to me in a soft voice.
“Is that so?”
It felt like I just noticed as I turned my head, seeing a teacher responsible for the photography and another young girl who looked similar to Sister Bai.
That young girl must be another senior who advanced to extraordinary at the same time as Sister Bai.
“I’m sorry, Sister Bai. I was just too excited to see you.” I instinctively leaned closer to Sister Bai, feeling her warmth, and even my social anxiety vanished.
“This one, please maintain your—um? Are you Yang Yuelan?”
“Yes, do you know me?” I looked at the teacher, who seemed unfamiliar, but accurately called out my name…
How much has the academy head kept from me? How can even an extraordinary witch know my name?
I silently complained within.
“Of course! I didn’t expect you to be so close to this Bai Yu sister.”
“Yes, Sister Bai and I have the best relationship! That… Teacher, will I be interrupting your sh**t by being here?”
“No, it’s fine, it won’t interrupt. When it’s Bai Yu’s turn to be photographed, would you like to jump in for a duo shot? I think that’s a great idea.”
“Huh? But… I haven’t graduated yet, I might not be suitable for the shot…”
“What’s not suitable? The main character is Bai Yu. In fact, there’s a lot of freedom for these pictures. In the past, a graduated little one invited all her dorm sisters over, so it’s fine.”
“Then… what do you think, Sister Bai?” I looked at Sister Bai, as this moment was a highlight for her, so I naturally needed to consult her opinion.
“Of course, it’s fine.” Bai Yu said directly.
“Alright, alright~ Let’s set it then.” The teacher smiled and confirmed, but then her gaze turned to the other girl who was currently being photographed, “By the way, do you have any such needs? I can wait for you; just let me know when you call your people.”
“I? I’m fine alone.” The girl who was just addressed was taken aback but ultimately chose not to call anyone over. However, when her gaze shifted to us, a hint of envy flickered in her eyes.
After all, in her perspective, this was practically graduation, a double harvest of partners, unlike her, who was still single.
At this moment, the girl silently resolved that once today passed, and the sky high enough for birds to fly, she would definitely find a girlfriend even more beautiful than this life winner!
Not long after, the girl completed her sh**t and, after finishing, eagerly changed out of that witch outfit, again giving it a bad review.
Now it was Sister Bai’s turn.
“Xiao Han, your outfit doesn’t quite match Sister Bai; there should be some witch costumes with a similar style and color scheme around. Go try one on.”
“Ah… alright.”
I nodded and didn’t refuse. After all, I also felt the pale colors I wore didn’t quite match Sister Bai’s deep starry theme.
Under the teacher’s guidance, I selected a witch costume, but compared to Sister Bai’s, it was much more conservative and less ornate. After all, I was just a supporting character; I couldn’t overshadow the main event.
Holding my dress up, I walked out of the changing room and looked at Sister Bai, who was now fully dressed, and felt a rush of bl**d.
Ahhh… Sister Bai in this outfit… so tempting, it’s suffocating me!
“Alright, let’s start. First, Bai Yu, you’ll have your solo formal shot. Xiao Han, you don’t need to be in this one.”
“Mm.” I obediently half-squatted beside her, unable to tear my gaze from Sister Bai.
Even though only Sister Bai was being photographed at this moment, just standing there, she exuded elegance and charm typical of a witch. Even slight movements, under this outfit, seemed shrouded in mystery yet carried a hint of allure.
I stared blankly until the teacher called out to me.
“Xiao Han, Bai Yu, do you two want to design the movements together, or should I design them for you?”
“Let the teacher do it; professionals are naturally better for these things.” At this moment, Sister Bai said.
“Alright, I’ll take care of it. But I must warn you first, my style is quite avant-garde. If the scale is unacceptable, you can tell me, but I might not necessarily change it.”
“Huh?”
Hearing the teacher’s words, I felt a slight ominous foreboding, so… soon, my premonition came true.
“Wait… this pose might be too…” I curved my pristine arms around Sister Bai’s neck, while her right hand wrapped around my waist… wouldn’t this pose be too intimate?
“Trust me; you two seem to be quite willing, right? Let’s add some eye contact between you; it’s best to convey that tacit intimacy~”
I instinctively swallowed hard, and looking at Sister Bai in this position, I was astonished to discover that I seemed to be smitten by her posture…
Is this really for a graduation album and not a yuri photo sh**t?
Time flew by rapidly, and it felt like I barely had time to savor it when the photographing progressed steadily under the teacher’s guidance until it was completed.
At this moment, I changed back into my original clothes, and the blush on my face hadn’t faded.
“Sister Bai… let’s go…” I nudged Sister Bai with my shoulder. At this moment, Sister Bai had also changed back into her original attire, holding the witch outfit neatly in her hands.
“Mm.” At this moment, there was also a suspicious flush on Sister Bai’s face.
Finally, after quickly bidding farewell to the teacher, we left the place.
