[In the real world.]
Kiana and the others looked at the now black screen, their faces full of unsatisfied longing. They also eagerly wanted to know what would happen next.
The three of them just silently stared at the black screen, which still had densely packed bullet comments.
Only after the video completely stopped did the massive amount of bullet comments disappear.
Seeing this, the three of them finally accepted the fact that the video had ended.
The straightforward Kiana couldn't hold back and cursed directly, "Ah! So annoying! Why does this Ai-chan always like to cut off at the critical moment?!"
Kiana's complaint was agreed with by the other two people present.
In fact, the ones complaining about the cliffhanger weren't just Kiana and the others.
[Why is it gone again? Update quickly! @MiHoYo's number one idol Ai-chan!]
[Annoying annoying annoying! Are you doing a last-moment cut-off challenge or what?!]
[Without Honkai 3 I'm going to die, it feels like there are countless Honkai beasts crawling all over me! Hmph! Aaaaahhhhhh~!]
[2 minutes and 16 seconds have passed, and Ai-chan still hasn't updated. Even a donkey pulling a mill doesn't rest this much!]
In the end, all the netizens' complaints gathered into one sentence, "Cliffhanger dog, go to hell ahhh!!!"
———
On the other side, looking at Honkai Impact 3 once again stirring up a craze across the whole internet, Van sat dazed on the sofa, face full of helplessness.
"This damn Ai-chan, I'm speechless as fu*k."
Thinking back to what happened the previous day, Van felt a bit scared. He really didn't expect that the first person to break the chains of the "Forgetfulness Curse" would be Raiden Mei.
If it hadn't been for Kiana's assist in the end, Van truly didn't know how he would've handled it.
Thinking of this, Van suddenly felt despair toward his peaceful future life. Because he knew, as time went on, the things he had done in the past would one by one be exposed by that damn Ai-chan.
Just thinking of some existences even more troublesome than Raiden Mei, Van felt his future days becoming more and more bleak.
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At the same time, in the studio of "Durandal," in the only lit office, Bianka Ataegina was staring at the computer screen, busily working.
Although Bianka Ataegina was the boss and chief of the studio, unlike some hands-off bosses, she was a true workaholic.
The first to arrive at the company every day was her, and the last to leave was also her.
After finishing a stage of work, Bianka Ataegina subconsciously stretched, showing off her graceful curves to the fullest.
At this moment, the office door was gently pushed open, and a woman with short gray-gold hair and a beauty mark under her eye walked in.
"Rita, at this hour, didn't you leave work with the others?" Seeing Rita still in the company, Bianka asked in confusion.
"As your assistant, if Chief Bianka hasn't gotten off work, how could I leave work?"
Rita smiled, "This coffee was brewed by me without asking. I hope Chief likes it."
Looking at the overly polite Rita, Bianka smiled bitterly and shook her head, "Rita, with our relationship, you don't need to use honorifics. Compared to 'Chief,' I'd rather you just call me Bianka."
Saying that, Bianka accepted the coffee Rita handed over and drank it in one go.
"Finished. Still as good as always. Alright! Since the coffee's done, let's get off work!"
After wiping her lips with a tissue, Bianka began to pack up.
"Lady Bianka, this work…" Seeing Bianka "leaving early" because of her, Rita looked a bit apologetic.
"It's fine, we can finish the work tomorrow. Besides, it's already late now. A girl going home alone, I'd be worried." Bianka said as if it were only natural.
Even though she was also a girl, and could encounter danger, she still prioritized others' feelings. As the assistant, Rita should be the one taking care of others, but somehow it was reversed.
Thinking of this, Rita sincerely sighed, "Lady Bianka, you're still as gentle as ever~"
"Alright, Rita, with our relationship, there's no need to say that."
Saying this, Bianka took Rita's hand and left the company.
After successfully escorting Rita back to her apartment, Bianka was about to leave, but was stopped by Rita.
"Lady Bianka, it's already so late, if you don't mind, why don't you stay here for the night?"
Bianka smiled and shook her head, "Rita, as a superior, disturbing an employee's private life is a big no-no~ Spending rest time together with a superior, still having to respond to work and all that… just thinking about it sounds scary, right?"
However, Rita had already seen through everything, "Lady Bianka, you actually just want to go back to work, but were afraid of disturbing my rest, right?"
To this, Bianka looked helpless, "As expected, I can't hide anything from you~"
"It's okay, Lady Bianka, you don't need to feel troubled."
Looking at the slightly flustered Bianka, the corner of Rita's lips curved slightly.
"What Rita wanted to say is, Lady Bianka, outside of work, you should also balance work and rest. Oh right…"
As if recalling something interesting, Rita said cheerfully, "There's a super popular video on the internet recently. I already sent you the link. You can watch it when you have some free time..."
After bidding farewell to Rita and returning home.
Bianka first went to the bathroom to wash off all her exhaustion, then changed into a silk nightgown and went to the study to get ready for work.
However, as soon as she sat down, Rita's words echoed in her mind.
"Balance work and rest, huh?" Bianka smiled, closed the work folder, and opened the video Rita had sent her.
"Honkai 3? What kind of video is this? Judging from the name, does that mean there's a Honkai 2 and Honkai 1?"
"Wait! This is... Kiana?!"
"Not just Kiana and her friends. The video even has Senior Himeko, and Aunt Theresa?!"
"This is... Rita?!" Seeing Rita appear dressed in a maid outfit, Bianka admitted she was stunned. "No wonder she recommended this video to me..."
However, just when Bianka thought that this was the reason Rita had recommended the video, she was shocked to find herself appearing in the video as well.
Seeing this, Bianka realized that this video probably wasn't so simple. Because in her memory, she had absolutely no recollection of ever participating in the filming of such a video.
Just as Bianka was about to send Rita a message to ask, the video had already reached its end.
In the video, looking at the white-haired man she called "senior," Bianka felt as if something in her mind loosened a bit.
Then, a strong stirring sensation came from her chest, that was the emotion called "nostalgia."
"Senior... who exactly are you?"
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