Awakening in the Moonlight

Did she wake up early, or had she been deliberately pretending to be asleep?

Hearing her name called, Yu Lian felt a complex mix of fear and confusion. She feared that Yixiya would wake up, learn the truth about the kiss, and then harshly reprimand or even physically assault her. Her inner turmoil stemmed from the realization that she was being used as a substitute for the Second Miss, even though her partner was seemingly awake, continuing to passionately kiss her as if she were Bai Muya.

Their breaths intertwined, growing hot and intense, causing them both to furrow their brows and clutch each other tightly, leaving visible scratches on each other’s backs.

Yu Lian gradually grew weak, feeling her bones turn to jelly. She wanted to retreat, to stop kissing Yixiya, but Yixiya refused to let her go, pursuing and entangling her further.

“Ya’er… don’t go.”

The voice trembled with fear and uncertainty, conveying deep anxiety. Yu Lian’s heart softened, and she no longer wanted to pull away.

Poor girl, she thought. She deserves some compassion too.

Yet, Yu Lian couldn’t see that the dark aura above Yixiya had completely dissipated. Yixiya’s eyes flashed with a hint of anguish, her gaze returning to its original clarity. She had been awake all along—from the very moment their lips touched.

Initially, she felt a surge of anger, upset that Yu Lian had seemingly deceived her or taken advantage of the situation. But upon reflection, she realized that she might have lost her first kiss much earlier. Yixiya vividly remembered the sticky sensation on her lips from the night before.

She said she wanted to kill me…

And I was just hypnotized…

Could it be that I was the one who forced the kiss?

Is Yu Lian the innocent victim here?

Yixiya knew how frail Yu Lian was, realizing that it would be impossible for her to overpower a “yandere” Yixiya and take advantage of her. If Yixiya hadn’t initiated the kiss, how could Yu Lian have possibly succeeded in kissing her so deeply?

This realization left Yixiya feeling despondent, her eyes glazing over.

The previous day, when she had fed Yu Lian, her mind was already in turmoil. That was why she had spent the entire day locked in her room, trying to sort through her chaotic thoughts until evening, when she finally gained some clarity.

I am simulating a relationship with her.

All of this is for Ya’er.

I should face this honestly. If I am hesitant or evasive, it only proves that my feelings are not genuine, and my love for Ya’er is false.

Yes, this is just a simulation.

In this simulation, I am the one who benefits the most. Whether I lose something or sacrifice something, it is all worthwhile for a beautiful future with Ya’er.

Yixiya had approached the bathroom with this mindset. Looking up at the clear moonlight, she had wondered if Yu Lian might be bathing, which reinforced her decision to join her. Yixiya wanted to prove her honesty and lack of guilt, showing that her love for Ya’er was true and unshakable.

However, this kiss had created a crack in her resolve.

Even Ya’er hasn’t kissed me like this…

Even Ya’er hasn’t touched my tongue…

And now, someone I barely know, someone I can’t even call a close friend, has…

I’ve become so unfamiliar with myself…

I’ve become so wanton…

I’m not simulating a relationship with Yu Lian just to prepare for winning Ya’er over. Why did our simulation turn into something real? Is this even part of the simulation? I don’t think so. Even in a simulation, kissing goes beyond the boundaries.

And why don’t I resist her kiss?

Or rather, why do I eagerly return it?

She’s Yu Lian, not Ya’er!

Yixiya fervently kissed Yu Lian, as if trying to release her inner turmoil and confusion. Yu Lian felt like a small boat on the sea, ready to be capsized by the waves.

It must be the hypnosis, Yixiya thought. It made me treat her as Ya’er, so I didn’t resist her, and even enjoyed kissing her deeply. Yes, that’s it. She’s just a replacement for the Ya’er I can’t have, a release for my loneliness.

How can she not be Ya’er?

If I believe she is Ya’er, then she is Ya’er, and I am kissing only Ya’er.

With this mindset and self-persuasion, Yixiya became gentle. She softly embraced Yu Lian, her hands sliding along her smooth, bare back, finally resting on her curvaceous rear.

Yu Lian felt a rush of heat throughout her body. The strange sensation she had felt from Lingyi’s embrace returned, spreading through her limbs and clouding her mind. Her eyes misted over, her gaze becoming hazy and unfocused.

“No… please don’t…”

With a sudden burst of strength, Yu Lian pushed Yixiya away, quickly retreating back into the pool and crouching down to hide her body.

Yixiya looked at her empty embrace, instinctively clenching her hands to feel the lingering softness.

What… what did I just do?

She wasn’t sure, but she had acted on impulse, grabbing Yu Lian. Then she heard Yu Lian’s resistance and felt the strong force pushing her away.

Thinking about apologizing to Yu Lian, who was now frantically scrubbing herself in the pool, Yixiya quickly dismissed the idea, feeling a chill down her spine.

No, no. I should act like I’m still in a trance, oblivious to everything. If I apologize now, it might reveal my true condition and make her think I consciously wanted to kiss her.

If that happens and she develops feelings for me, it would be troublesome. Although I have no special feelings for her, it’s best to nip any potential developments in the bud early on. After all, I only have eyes for Ya’er, and fewer complications are better.

Her thoughts raced, and she quickly made a decision. She approached Yu Lian with a wild, distorted expression, calling out, “Ya’er, Ya’er! Why did you push me away? Do you hate kissing me? I was so gentle. If you hate me and don’t want to do this, you can just say so.”

“If you tell me, I won’t be mad. It’s all my fault. If that’s the case, I’ll just have to lock you in a small cage, chain you up, and muffle your mouth with a white sock. I’ll cover your head with a slip, blinding you so you can’t sense anything around you.”

“Hehehehe~”

“Don’t worry, I’ll be very gentle with you.”

“I won’t hit or scold you. I’ll just use my soft little feet to squeeze your thighs, pressing them against your nose so you can smell me all day. Your nostrils will be filled with my scent for a whole day.”

“I’ll stay with you all day, never leaving your side.”

“I’ll watch over you and serve you.”

“We’ll never be apart.”

“Hehehehe~”

Yu Lian, who was washing herself, felt a chill run down her spine. Why did Yixiya’s symptoms seem to get worse after their kiss?