Chapter 42 — Can’t I?
Night Star was lost in thought.
Why doesn’t Luo Xi want to go to the Star Eclipse Nation?
It’s such a beautiful place with flowers everywhere, filled with romance and happiness. Every girl should love that kind of scenery.
But Luo Xi looks really reluctant about it.
What’s going on here?
So, Night Star couldn’t help but ask.
“Why doesn’t Luo Xi want to go to the Star Eclipse Nation? There are so many pretty flowers.”
Luo Xi gave Night Star a flat look.
“Did you forget? I’m allergic to pollen, remember?”
“Uh, sorry.”
Night Star wished she could travel back a few seconds to strangle her past self for asking such a stupid question.
Isn’t this called stepping on a landmine or something like that?
What should she do?!
Where did this sudden guilt come from?
Should she lie on the ground and stick out her belly to apologize?
She had no idea if Luo Xi was angry.
Her expressionless face was really scary!
Especially when she herself messed up!
To be honest, Night Star hadn’t felt so flustered in ages.
With those little lolis she used to know, she handled them fairly well, not getting too anxious over what they did or said.
Back then, having the Wish Princess around gave her confidence to deal with any situation.
But things were different now.
Luo Xi’s vibe was entirely different from those girls she used to meet.
Night Star knew much less about Luo Xi than about Bai Yu or others. She had no clue what Luo Xi was thinking, making it hard to react naturally.
Even though Luo Xi looked super cute, she seemed more formidable than Night Star.
Her calm demeanor always brought an invisible pressure.
Plus, with no wish-granting princess to rely on, Night Star lost her backbone, making her confidence plummet.
Suddenly, Luo Xi walked up with a straight face and extended her hand.
“Ooh!”
Night Star couldn’t help but close her eyes.
But instead of what might’ve happened, she felt her head being gently stroked.
Then followed by a calm voice.
“It’s fine. I forgive you since you’re just a dolt.”
“Uh… thank you.”
All of Night Star’s anxiety vanished in an instant.
Replaced by an immense sense of relief.
“Let’s go home and have dinner. You can eat at my place too.”
After patting Night Star’s head, Luo Xi took her hand again.
“Okay.”
Night Star pondered, wondering if anything seemed off. But as she thought harder, nothing wrong stood out, so she shrugged off her thoughts.
When they got back, Luo Xi’s sister had prepared dinner. After washing hands, they sat down together.
It felt great.
Night Star was ravenous.
The two boxed lunches she had for lunch didn’t fill her up at all.
Probably because she skipped breakfast.
As for Eypar not preparing lunch, maybe she assumed Night Star would join her shift at the Night Watcher Base to taste Neko Shinna’s cooking.
It must be Eypar’s break time now.
Would the ghost girl still be sad seeing that her owner was absent?
Like a pet eagerly awaiting their owner after a hard day’s work, only to find them missing for inexplicable reasons.
It felt so tragic.
Night Star thought it best to eat quickly and leave.
If Eypar ended up as a lonely, grieving spirit, it’d be way too sad.
At least, Night Star figured, she should give her a reassuring pat.
After they finished eating, Luo Xi’s sister and two brothers went out, probably heading to work. They seemed tired from night shifts.
This left Night Star more relaxed. The two of them were alone now, uncertain what would happen next.
What do couples usually do when they sleep together at night?
Could it be… oh no…
Night Star wasn’t ready for that.
Making tofu was too soon for her!
“Um, Luo Xi, there are only four rooms. You and your family each get one, and I’ll sleep on the couch. I’m pretty flexible with sleeping arrangements, even on the couch.”
A complete lie.
Ignoring the bed issue,
Night Star needed a comfortable hug to fall asleep properly.
Being on the sofa would just ruin her rest.
However, she could suffer through it.
Since there’s still Nian Lan’s soft, comfy bed she could snuggle on and dream about Dream Pursuer Yin.
If they shared senses, she could pretend the couch was a cozy bed.
She’ll just fall fast asleep and enter her dreams.
Perfect setup for her comfort.
Now she waited for Luo Xi to agree.
Yet Luo Xi simply shook her head flatly, looking at the awkward Night Star.
“You’re sleeping in my room with me tonight.”
“Uhh… but…”
“Can’t I?”
“What can… can what?”
“Be your pillow.”
“Just a pillow?”
“Yeah.”
Night Star paused, finally agreeing.
Mostly because she couldn’t stand seeing the piteous little loli expression.
Though she had no idea how that came from Luo Xi’s blank face.
Regardless, she went along with it.
In the depths of her heart, Night Star prayed.
Let it just be sleep tonight.
Please, Door of Luo!
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