Want to be human, but cube-like

"Girls have another stomach, specifically for desserts."

"Eh? Really?"

This was the first time Xiangzi had heard this, and she covered her mouth in surprise.

As a former rich girl who didn't know much about JK (high school girl) topics, Xiangzi was probably a little skeptical of Aine's explanation.

She also subconsciously rubbed her lower abdomen.

"Pfft~ Just kidding, just kidding, it's just a common joke among girls."

Seeing that Xiangzi actually took her joke seriously, Ai Yin covered her mouth and chuckled, but still explained it to her.

"Is Xiao Xiang really not some rich heiress? How could she believe that?"

She asked with a casual smile.

"Really..."

A hint of displeasure flickered across Xiangzi's face as he shook his head, refusing to answer Aiyin's casual question.

"You can eat sixty-four matcha parfaits in one go?"

At this moment, Alex asked Lenai a question out of curiosity.

She still remembered what Xiangzi had once told her: people in this world are not like her, who can eat a lot of food in a short period of time without any problems. Their stomachs can't handle the burden and will get injured, which may even endanger their lives.

Yes, Xiangzi's father is a good example.

"Well……"

Lena began to hesitate.

She pursed her lips in a puzzled expression, her little face scrunched up. After thinking for a long time, she didn't quite understand what sixty-four matcha parfaits meant. In her little mind, she began to imagine herself being overwhelmed by a huge pile of matcha parfaits.

My forehead suddenly felt icy cold, and my eyes revealed a complex emotion that was somewhere between happiness and pain.

"I might... not be able to finish it..."

Reluctantly, Lena muttered something under her breath, her face still showing a hint of grievance.

"Are you actually thinking about it seriously?"

Ai-yin looked at Ryuna's expression and asked in surprise.

"And why are there sixty-four?"

In real life, such a number is rarely used. She almost thought she had heard the concept of a quantity of items in Minecraft.

However, recalling that she had asked Alex before and the latter didn't even know what a game was, she naturally ruled out that idea.

"Because this number sounds like a lot?"

After all, in Alex's common sense, sixty-four is the maximum value of a set, which is already an instinctive cognition. When it comes to the largest number, her first reaction is a set of sixty-four.

"Alright, it's getting cold if we don't eat it soon. Can you eat what's in Lenai's bowl now?"

If this continued, who knew when the conversation would end? Xiangzi had no choice but to interrupt them.

"Oh right, Xiao Lenai, since you can't eat things that are too hot, I'll serve them out to you in a small bowl so they can cool down faster."

Having grown accustomed to taking care of Rakuna, the youngest and most mentally mature member of the group, Aine said with concern, and Shoko silently handed her a new small bowl.

"It feels... just like my mother."

Suddenly, Alex, who was watching all this, whispered something.

"Ellie~! Please stop making fun of me!"

Upon hearing this, Ai Yin turned her head and gave her a small glare, but she didn't really care and chuckled.

I just assumed that Alex was saying that she took care of Lena like a mother would take care of her daughter.

Hmph~ No matter what, shouldn't the older sister be taking care of the younger sister?

"Well……"

Alex clearly hasn't yet mastered the sophisticated social skill of making fun of others.

Aine didn't realize that what she was referring to was Aine's ability to strike the perfect balance between teasing and caring, and the uninhibited sense of relaxation she felt when dealing with them.

Alex felt somewhat familiar.

That tone of voice...

That voice...

It was almost like looking at one's own mother.

It made her feel nostalgic...

…………

P.S. When they first met, Aine was actually a bit aloof, so even though they had the same name and voice, it was hard for her to match the image of Alex's mother.

Once you get to know her, her straightforwardness will become unmistakable.

Volume 1: Chapter 164 Caught in the Act of Emotional Infidelity

The pleasant dinner time passed quickly, and the four of them chatted and laughed as the sky gradually darkened.

After eating and drinking her fill, Le Nai said goodbye first, and then disappeared in the blink of an eye. Before anyone could ask if they wanted to take her home, she was gone.

Aine, who had helped tidy up the things, left the burger shop a little while later.

"Everything is packed."

Because it was peak dinner time, they chose to close and not accept guests, so there wasn't much to clean up. After taking care of the things left over from the afternoon, Xiangzi said to Alex.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Xiangzi. You can go back upstairs now. Don't lock the door. I'm going out for a bit."

As she entered the kitchen, Alex was looking at something on her phone. Upon hearing her words, Alex immediately put down her phone and smiled softly.

"Okay, be careful on the road and come back soon."

Xiangzi, who was used to Alex often going out for a stroll after dinner, didn't pay much attention. He assumed she was just checking the time on her phone, said something softly, and then turned and walked into the stairwell.

Only after watching Xiangzi's figure disappear from her sight did Alex pick up her phone again.

【I'm coming now, please wait a moment.】

She slowly typed out a string of characters and sent it.

Okay~ I'll wait for you here at the coffee shop~ mua~

On Line, a message is replied to almost instantly, accompanied by a two- or three-second voice message below.

Alex paused slightly before clicking.

"Boo~!"

Ai Yin's sweet kissing sounds came from the phone speaker.

This caused Alex to unconsciously rub her itchy canine teeth together.

Hurry up and pack your things, then go find Aine.

As she thought about it, she quickened her pace slightly.

……

Meanwhile, in the coffee shop on the other side...

Ai Yin was sitting alone in a two-person booth.

She sipped her freshly ordered strawberry juice through a crumpled, chewed straw, staring blankly at the screen, at the chat window with Alex.

Looking up at the chat history, you can see that it was actually Alex who first suggested sending Aine home, and only then did the conversation begin.

Perhaps because of the several accidents that happened to Aine on her way home, she is now starting to feel uneasy about letting Aine go home alone at night.

Aine didn't refuse either; she also wanted to spend more time with Alex.

After all, as a couple, it's quite normal for you to take your girlfriend home.

Moreover, she couldn't deny the fact that although Aine was in control of both confirming their relationship and asking for a kiss, Alex was actually the one who was more assertive in her actions.

In terms of both physical fitness and initiative, Alex is far superior to Aine.

I am the one at the bottom...

How about next time, we try to stop Ellie from moving and take the initiative ourselves?

With a slightly flushed face, Aine thought to herself as she pondered these random thoughts.

She took a deep breath, looked around, raised her small hand, and gently fanned her cheeks to cool them down.

It's too shameful to secretly fantasize about that kind of thing in public.

Her gaze returned to the screen, focusing on Alex's read status. Unconsciously, Aine once again fell into inexplicable thoughts.

She always felt that the relationship between Alex and Xiangzi was somewhat special, as if they were hiding some very important secret from her and Lena.

But Aine couldn't bring herself to ask.

That would make her seem too suspicious.

Recalling the scene of Xiangzi whispering to Alex just now, Aine subconsciously bit her pink lips.

She was actually very concerned about what Xiangzi knew about Alex, things she herself didn't know.

I really care.

Ai Yin still remembers that Alex once said that she also liked Xiangzi.

Even now, Aine is still unsure whether what Alex was talking about was actually liking someone as a friend.

More or less, she would feel a sense of anxiety about gaining and losing things.

After all, Xiangzi is now living with Alex, no matter what.

They spend far more time together than I do.

Moreover, Aine could vaguely sense it. Although she couldn't be sure yet, Shoko also seemed to have some feelings for Alex that she couldn't hide.

That day, as Xiangzi listened to the customers discussing the relationships between the four people in their hamburger shop, she met Xiangzi's gaze, and the blush that appeared on both of their faces at the same time was unmistakable.

The nearly identical situation and almost identical expression made Aine certain that Xiangzi's blushing was not just due to embarrassment.

Should we... be honest with Xiao Xiang?

Muttering to herself, Aine was caught in a dilemma.

If I were to be honest with her about my relationship with Ellie, perhaps Xiao Xiang wouldn't have any more ulterior motives, and we wouldn't have any irreparable awkward situations in the future.

But wouldn't that be like a provocation? It's like a villainous female supporting character in a shoujo manga, who, after getting what she wants from the main heroine, goes to another heroine to brag about it...

Ugh! Why did I subconsciously project myself into the role of the villainous female supporting character?!

She was the one who first confirmed her relationship with Ellie.

With her cheeks puffed out, Aine fell into...

He was in distress.

Could it be because Xiao Xiang knew Ai Lili earlier than he did?

They were only a day or two ahead of me...

Aine certainly remembered what Alex had said; she had only known Xiangzi for less than two days longer than Aine herself.

"If I had met Ellie first... would it be someone other than Xiao Xiang living with her now?"

She couldn't help but mutter something under her breath, but then, because of her overly possessive thoughts, Aine felt a little upset with herself.

Ugh... It's such a terrible thought. Xiao Xiang is such a nice and lovely girl. How could I have such dark thoughts about her!

Taking a big gulp of strawberry juice, Ai Yin frowned, trying to use the sweet taste in her mouth to dispel the bad thoughts in her mind.

"Hmm... Come to think of it, Xiao Xiang is indeed quite cute..."

Thinking of this, she changed her expression again, muttered something under her breath, and recalled how Xiangzi had been hiding behind the counter all day after wearing the maid outfit she made, afraid that her adorable figure would be exposed under the skirt, as well as her long, white-stockinged legs. She couldn't help but chuckle to herself.