After the meeting, the three people at Original Principle Studio entered work mode.
Haru brought out his doujinshi-drawing energy and began frantically grinding out drafts. Qingque also pondered over the mostly completed script, deleting and modifying some details while adding new game endings as required.
As the boss, Bronya had to handle programming, voice acting, music, and multiple other affairs. Even with Heavy Bunny's help, there were still many things to keep busy with.
Time flew by rapidly during work, and before they knew it, it was time to get off work.
"Boss, are we working overtime today?"
Haru stretched at his workstation, casually saved his completed drawing, then looked toward the girl next to him.
At this moment, Bronya had her slender legs crossed, sitting with her legs crossed, her black-stocking-wrapped toes playfully holding her half-removed high heels - sexy and capable while revealing subtle hints of seduction.
"Overtime?"
Bronya turned her chair toward Haru, her beautiful eyes reflecting the man's unguarded, refined features.
From an emotional standpoint, Bronya naturally hoped the Captain would stay for overtime, giving them more time together while correspondingly reducing the Captain's time with his fiancée. Over time, the little couple might develop rifts and break up - killing two birds with one stone.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as hoped.
"We don't need to work overtime these next few days because I'm busy furnishing the new house and buying daily necessities. Seele will arrive soon, so I need to get the home ready early."
Bronya supported her cheek with her hand, sighing softly.
Although she wanted to focus on pursuing the Captain, her sister was equally important, and getting the house ready would also help lure the Captain into bed.
"I see. Don't overwork yourself, Bronya. If there's any trouble with the new house, feel free to ask for my help anytime."
Haru offered warmly, considering their countless loops fighting side by side.
"They're just small matters, no need to worry. You and Qingque can get off work first."
Bronya smiled and waved her hand.
She'd already used various "need help" excuses to ask the Captain out several times. Using them more would be too frequent and might make the Captain doubt her capabilities.
Better to wait until the new house was ready, then invite the Captain to a housewarming party... That would be more suitable for pursuit.
The girl planned the future in her mind, her lips curving slightly.
"Then I'm leaving. See you tomorrow!"
Haru nearby didn't think that much. Seeing Bronya didn't need help, he skillfully packed up his things and turned off his computer.
Not far away, Qingque became overjoyed the moment she heard no overtime was needed, pulled out her phone to arrange a location with her mahjong friends, then grabbed her bag and rushed off in one smooth motion.
"Let's go, let's go, off work!"
"I say, Qingque, are you going to play mahjong again?"
Haru was amused by Qingque's appearance and followed behind her as they left Original Principle Studio.
"Of course! Work is so tiring, naturally I need to play mahjong to relax... Get criticized by the boss? Go play a few rounds of mahjong. Can't finish work? Go play a few rounds of mahjong. Ah, I'd like to call mahjong my lifesaver!"
Qingque said matter-of-factly, her emerald beautiful eyes sparkling.
This genius mahjong girl was really born in the wrong world.
If she'd been born in a world centered around mahjong, Qingque could have at least earned titles like Game King or Legendary Sparrow Saint.
"Speaking of which, there are mahjong competitions in real life too. Since you love playing mahjong so much, Qingque, why don't you become a professional player and compete for prize money?"
Haru looked at Qingque, who was obsessed with mahjong, and asked curiously.
"I play mahjong out of interest. Work is work, hobbies are hobbies. If you turn hobbies into work, the only outcome is going from love to boredom."
Qingque raised her index finger and spoke some rather philosophical words.
Haru agreed with this. When he drew doujinshi out of interest, he was very happy, but when he had to consider profits, even drawing his favorite erotic art couldn't make him happy.
"Work and hobbies really shouldn't be mixed up. Lesson learned."
"Hehe, just a little insight. By the way, Haru, do you have time? Want to join us for a game?"
Qingque scratched her head and laughed, extending an invitation with anticipation.
Getting people into the hobby was also fun. If Haru could grow to like playing mahjong, she'd have a common slacking topic at work.
"Ahaha, I'll pass. I need to go home and cook..."
Haru shrugged and politely declined.
If he had free time, he wouldn't mind playing a few rounds with Qingque.
But with Elysia, Griseo, and Mobius at home now, as the best cook, he naturally had to rush back to feed these three hungry mouths. Besides that, he had to watch Elysia to make sure she didn't try any strange new dishes...
Haru thought to himself, and just then, his phone vibrated with a message.
Taking it out to look, speak of the devil - the sender was Elysia.
[Miss Pink Elf♪: Haru, look behind you.]
Haru was somewhat confused by this text but still looked back, then his eyes widened slightly.
About ten meters away, a flawless girl stood in the evening sunlight, waving her phone at Haru. Her pink long hair fluttered in the wind, a faint smile graced her lips, dreamlike as a fairy.
Beside the girl was an explosively cute blue-haired little girl wearing pure white children's clothing, also happily waving at Haru.
"Hi, big brother Haru, did you miss me~?"
Had Griseo spent a day at home and finally been influenced by Elysia's personality?
Haru rubbed his temples with indescribable surprise.
"You... why did you suddenly come here?"
"Because I wanted to give you a surprise! How is it? Are you moved~?"
Elysia took Griseo's small hand and walked to Haru, saying with a smile.
"Miss Pink Elf has always waited for you at home but never tried the feeling of picking you up... Plus little Griseo was curious about your workplace, so we came together."
"Mm mm, I wanted to see big brother Haru's art studio, so I had sister Elysia bring me."
Griseo nodded, looking at Haru with innocent purple eyes.
"Uh, it's called a studio. Although I draw here usually, it's quite different from an art studio."
Haru smiled wryly and tried to explain in a way Griseo could understand.
Meanwhile, Qingque beside them looked at the two girls in front of Haru, especially noticing the engagement ring on Elysia's left hand, and immediately understood something.
"Um, you two are Haru's..."
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