Chapter 145. That Woman Has Finally Arrived
"I've decided.
I want to give it a try!"
Early the next morning, not long after breakfast, Kiana rushed over in high spirits.
"Did Uncle and Auntie agree?"
Seele handed Kiana a glass of juice, sat beside her, and smiled.
"Mm.
I already discussed it with my dad and mom.
Oh—and don't call my mom 'Auntie' to her face, okay?
She'll get mad!"
Kiana first nodded, then immediately put on a mysteriously serious expression and warned Seele.
"Mm-hmm."
Seeing Seele nod, Kiana returned to her cheerful self.
She stretched lazily and sighed.
"Ah, I feel like a lot of weight just lifted off my shoulders~"
"How so?"
Sipping freshly brewed tea, Xander came downstairs from the second floor, sat across from Kiana, and asked curiously.
"Look, you guys are planning to make games.
Seele will handle logistics for you.
That Sirin is probably going to keep streaming.
Now even Mei has started adapting to her job.
Everyone has something they want to do with their future.
Only I still didn't know what I was going to do."
After listening to Kiana's rambling, Xander teased, "Where'd this broody maiden come from?
Out with it—where did you hide my good bro Kiana!"
"I'm being serious!"
Kiana glared at the clowning Xander and snapped back in a huff.
But very soon, she sighed and spoke softly.
"Originally, I was just going to go with the flow, you know—one step at a time.
I figured when the time came I'd know what I wanted to do."
"It's 'go with the flow,'" Xander reminded.
"Ugh, nitpicky! I know!"
Having finally used a set phrase only to mess it up made Kiana blush.
After shooting Xander another glare, she went on, "But about that thing you said—motion capture actor and voice actor—I feel like I could try it.
Maybe I'll really like doing it.
Even if it's not as clear as you guys, at least I have something I want to try now.
Suddenly I feel a bit grounded."
She scratched her head, a little embarrassed.
"Good bro, I now believe you're a girl."
Giving Kiana a thumbs-up, Xander beamed.
"Get lost! I've always been a beautiful young lady!"
"Brother, don't bully Kiana."
Seele covered her mouth and giggled, giving him a playful side-eye.
"You really know how to ruin the mood!"
"What?
You expected me to sit beside you and spout a bunch of lofty, empty 'life lessons' that only sound useful?
Please.
If we've got that kind of time, we might as well play a couple rounds."
He waved dismissively.
Just as Kiana's fist started to clench, Bronya came downstairs.
"Meeting time."
She raised the tablet in her hand and arched a brow.
"Too lazy to head upstairs—let's just do it in the living room.
Where's Kaguya?"
Lounging back on the sofa, Xander beckoned to Bronya casually.
"Is husband looking for me?"
Behind Bronya, Kaguya poked out her head with a curious look.
"Oh, you're here—then never mind.
Hurry up and come over.
Don't keep Mei waiting."
They all took their seats on the couch.
Bronya and Kaguya each nestled up against one of Xander's sides, making Seele, who had sat down next to Kiana, regret her choice a little.
Soon, the tablet connected.
On the screen appeared Mei—wearing rimless glasses and a form-fitting office-lady outfit that accentuated her figure, exuding mature charm.
"Hss~"
Seeing this Mei for the first time, Kiana sucked in a sharp breath.
Glasses, office lady, black stockings…
This Mei felt kind of illegal.
Pushing Kiana's nosy head back and motioning with her eyes for her to zip it, Xander finally looked toward the screen.
Mei's expression was calm and even.
Seeing her friends, she didn't even crack a smile.
Of course, after learning that all her friends were at home while she alone had been left at the company—and was even working overtime every day—anyone would find it hard to smile.
"Ahem.
Mei, you can begin."
Forcing down the awkwardness, Xander put on a straight face and looked at Mei.
After a brief silence, Mei opened her mouth and slowly began her report.
Very quickly, Xander set aside the extra emotions and started discussing all sorts of matters with Mei in earnest.
"So he can be this serious?"
Sitting on the side that Mei couldn't see, Kiana leaned close to Seele and whispered.
"Mm.
Don't be fooled by how Brother jokes around every day with no proper posture.
When it's time to work, he's like this.
Well?
Pretty cool, right!"
Seele whispered back, already sneaking out her phone to snap a few candid shots.
"Mm… it's okay.
A bit cool, but not much."
Not wanting to admit—even to herself—that she found this version of Xander quite handsome, Kiana stubbornly talked back in a low voice.
Seele ignored her and focused seriously on framing the shot.
She had to keep both Bronya-sis and Kaguya-sis out of the frame while highlighting Brother's coolness.
Mm, picking a spot was hard…
Why was Bronya-sis hugging him so tightly?
Couldn't she go help Kaguya-sis take meeting notes?
Honestly.
As a relatively frequent morning meeting, it didn't last long.
After about half an hour, the call ended.
When it was over, Xander rubbed his brow and lay back on the sofa.
"Good work, Brother~"
Seeing this, Seele hurried behind him and reached out her small hands to massage his temples.
"Mm, it's nothing.
Everything else is fine.
It's just that forming a music team is a bit troublesome.
Most veterans already have fixed partners, and it's hard to poach them.
Newcomers don't have enough ability yet.
And dealing with those music academies is another headache."
"Huh?
Why?
If you partner with the top schools, wouldn't you be able to recruit lots of talented people?"
Kiana asked in puzzlement.
Arching a brow at Kiana, Xander explained softly, "That's definitely an advantage.
But those schools all brought up quota demands.
I don't want certain… questionable people getting 'arranged' in."
"Connections?"
"You and Mei are the biggest 'connections.'"
After a deadpan jab, Xander continued, "More or less.
Unlike you two, we can't properly vet them.
This kind of thing has to be taken slowly.
No rushing it."
"If only Miss Eden were here.
She could definitely help Brother, right?"
Seele's comforting words made Xander chuckle.
"There's no such thing as everything going perfectly your way."
Besides, even if he did go to Eden, he didn't want it to be for something so utilitarian.
If Eden were by his side, chatting would be fine.
But that couldn't be the reason he asked her to stay.
Knock, knock, knock.
Just then, the door was rapped on.
At this hour… Sirin?
To spare Sirin any awkwardness, Xander quickly stood up and went to open the door.
"Coming, coming~"
He called out casually twice and opened up.
Pink hair shimmered in the sunlight.
Wearing a pure pink-and-white long dress and pulling a small suitcase, the fairy-like lady stood at his doorstep with a radiant smile.
She stepped lightly forward—soft jade into his arms.
A playful voice sounded at his ear.
"Hi.
Miss me?~"
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