Chapter 35

March 7th: "Stelle, I beg you, be serious, okay!"

Venti: "Ehehe, Stelle-san's personality is really interesting."

Zhongli: "Not bad, Stelle-san is truly a wonderful person."

Paimon: "Feeling that following Stelle-san on a tour will always lead to interesting things."

In the video.

After waiting for a while,

the bodyguard brought the things Sampo wanted.

[Got them. She said just having these isn't enough, and brought you an extra "Dream Fragment", telling you to figure it out yourself.]

The bodyguard handed the things to Sampo and reminded him.

[Oh, Big Sister is still the most thoughtful! Many thanks, many thanks.]

[This way only one thing is missing, we have to find a nearby arcade machine.. oh, what a coincidence, there's one at the salon entrance. Let's go, let me show you something fun.]

Sampo thanked the bodyguard,

and then took the two toward an arcade machine shaped like a TV.

[Is that a TV?]

[This TV... why was it thrown on the side of the road?]

After coming to the arcade machine, Firefly asked curiously.

[Haha, wrong, Firefly-san! This is an arcade machine—not the electronic trash from Penacony, it's a game that fits the "dream" temperament better!]

Silver Wolf: "Penacony's.. electronic trash???"

Silver Wolf: "You're scolding again!! (going crazy.jpg)"

Kafka: "Alright, alright, Silver Wolf. Don't be so serious. Anyway, it's something said in a dream, just pretend it doesn't exist."

Silver Wolf: "Kafka, this isn't a question of being serious or not, this is a question of principle!"

Silver Wolf: "I solemnly declare here! Penacony's games are definitely not electronic trash!"

Silver Wolf: "Definitely not!!"

Silver Wolf: "If anyone dares to say that again, I'll have Blade hack them to death!! (angry.jpg)"

Blade: "........"

In the video.

[I'm saying, Stelle, do you want to try touching it and see what happens?]

[Are you trying to harm me?]

Stelle looked at Sampo, feeling he had ill intentions.

[That... I think—just my opinion—this TV might have something fishy.]

Firefly also felt this TV had a problem.

[This is the "Family's" object, how could it have something fishy? But if you don't want to try, it's fine, I'll do it.]

Sampo said he would do it, but looked at Stelle.

Firefly saw this, and also looked at Stelle, wanting to see how she would choose.

Even the mysterious cartoon character with sunglasses in the TV looked at her in disguise.

So, Stelle took a deep breath,

holding the determination to die,

and touched the TV.

Subsequently, her brain felt dizzy for a moment,

and she directly turned into the cartoon character named Hanu in the TV.

[Oh my god, how did you become like this?!] Firefly covered her mouth in surprise.

[Hmph!] Stelle let out a very cool hmph.

This was truly very cool!

[You became so.. cool.] Firefly couldn't describe it.

[You are really too cool now, my dear!] Sampo looked at Stelle with a wicked smile.

[So, why did Stelle become like this...]

[Don't understand, Firefly-san. She was just sucked into this TV and swapped bodies with this Brother Hanu—wait a moment, let me look closer...]

[Look! This thing is called "The Clockie Action"—according to the plot introduction, you were shrunk by Boss Stone's strange device, and had to experience a thrilling adventure, using your small body to save the Dream Town..]

[Now, you have to complete what this Brother Hanu did in the cartoon—or touch this TV again—to change back.] Sampo introduced after reading the plot for a few moments.

[Hmph!] Stelle's hmph was still very cool, it could be said to be cool to the extreme!

[Oh, it also says here "Enter the hole to start the adventure"—obviously you have to drill in from somewhere to start your challenge, my dear.]

Sampo pointed in a direction, where there happened to be a hole.

[...We will cheer for you, Stelle.] Firefly encouraged.

Yoimiya: "So... so amazing!"

Yoimiya: "Miss Stelle just touched that arcade machine thing, and it turned into this."

Stelle: "Hmph! (Cool.jpg)"

March 7th: "Uh... Stelle, have you been infected by something?"

Stelle: "Hmph!"

March 7th: ".....I can hmph too!"

Lumine: "Hmph!"

Paimon: "Hmph!"

Yoimiya: "Hmph!"

Arataki Itto: "Hmph-snort!"

Paimon: "How did a pig get mixed in here? (Covering mouth to laugh.jpg)"

In the video.

Having transformed into Hanu, Stelle,

began her cool adventure.

She crawled in through the hole,

and entered a strange room directly.

Subsequently, the voiceover known as Boss Stone rang out.

[Hahaha, you wretched Hanu brother, I’ve finally caught you!]

[Look at how small you’ve become—you definitely won’t escape my clutches now!]

After the voiceover,

Stelle began to follow the prompts to find Boss Stone’s treasure.

[Hahaha, look, you’re blocked! How pathetic!]

[I certainly wouldn’t tell you such a massive secret—if you swap bodies again via the television now, you can break that obstacle at will! Hahaha!]

Stelle’s path was blocked by something,

and before she could even think of a way,

Boss Stone’s voiceover foolishly gave the game away.

Thus, she followed the hint and broke the obstacle.

[Oh, damn it! I hate my mouth, it leaked the secret!] Boss Stone’s tone was extremely annoyed.

Stelle continued walking inside,

passed by a cabinet on the way,

and discovered an origami bird stuck inside the cabinet.

Stelle thought for a moment, then pulled the origami bird out with force.

[It’s so stuffy inside, chirp... did you save me?]

The origami bird was very grateful.

To this, Stelle only let out a very cool... "Hmph"!

This hmph was so cool, so cool that the origami bird began to wear a look as if it were watching an idiot.

[Chirp?]

[Hmph!]

[Chirp, chirp-chirp? Chirp!]

[Hmph!]

No matter what the origami bird said,

Stelle just coolly "hmph"ed.

[You can’t talk at all! Forget it, thank you, chirp, I’m leaving.]

The origami bird didn’t want to communicate with an idiot anymore,

so it flapped its wings and ran off.

Stelle’s adventure continued.

Nothing could stop her pace.

She began to walk deeper.

A moment later, she passed through a rocket mechanism,

and arrived before a luxurious treasure chest.

[Oh, damn it, Hanu brother! You’ve ruined my good deed again and snatched the treasure I worked so hard to exploit!]

[Fine, I admit it, you’ve saved Dreamville once again—but I will definitely return!]

After Stelle opened the chest, Boss Stone’s exasperated voice came through.

Subsequently, the end of the show!

The end, throw flowers!!!

Stelle: "What kind of silly game is this?"

Stelle: "Are you sure this isn't for three-year-olds?"

Hook: "No way? Hook is already past three, and I want to play this too!"

Klee: "Klee likes this game too! I want to play as Hanu brother and defeat the wretched Boss Stone!"

Silver Wolf: "A childish game like this, and it dares to compare to Punklorde games?"

Silver Wolf: "When I was three, I played things much more profound than this."

Sparkle: "What? Isn't it fun? Heeheehee, I think it's very interesting. How full of childlike innocence this game is!"

Stelle: "I'm not a child anymore, I just want to play some adult games!!"

Sampo: "Easy, easy, sister, come find me when you have time, I'll definitely take you to play some adult games!"

March 7th: "Sampo, shut up, you're not allowed to corrupt Stelle!"

Firefly: "Shut up +99999!!"

In the video.

Stelle interacted with the arcade machine again and changed back.

[You’re back, Stelle! Are you okay?]

As soon as Stelle returned, Firefly stepped forward to greet her, concerned.

[It was actually quite interesting.] Stelle said with a smile.

[Is that so... anyway, it’s good that you’re okay!] Firefly smiled sweetly, setting aside the worry in her heart.

[My dear, you performed wonderfully! Look at what this is—"Moment of Freedom"—you got it!]

Sampo held a pair of handcuffs made of donuts and shook them in front of Stelle.

[Now everything is ready, all that’s missing is the dreaming. Follow me, everyone—it’s time to let you experience true entertainment!]

Sampo smiled mysteriously,

and led everyone to the Dreamscape Sales Store.

[Welcome to the Dreamscape Sales Store, Dr. Edward is at your service!]

[Trailblazer of the Astral Express, we meet again—haha, and you’ve brought two interesting friends!]

The big eyeball named Edward greeted them enthusiastically.

[Hi, Dr. Edward. I want to take my friends to experience something... interesting, you know.]

Sampo’s smile was a bit lewd.

[Of course, Dr. Edward welcomes guests who seek thrills! Is it okay to read your dream, sir?]

[Hmm, let’s use mine. The one from last night is suitable.] Sampo nodded and began to operate.

[Uh... what is this doing?]

Firefly watched Sampo’s actions, feeling a bit dazed.

[Let me explain for you, this is our store’s service for senior guests: you can hand over dreams you’ve experienced recently, and supplemented with relevant emotional archetypes, they can be made into personalized dream bubbles for repeated experience.]

Edward explained.

[Can I do whatever I want??] Stelle’s expression was slightly rippling.

[Yes! It seems you’ve caught on, you’ve also had those dreams that left you wanting more after waking up, right?]

Sampo was somewhat gratified to see Stelle finally understood.

[Dreams that leave you wanting more...] Hearing this, Firefly was also somewhat expectant.

[It seems Miss Firefly is already eager to try. Don't rush, don't rush, as a demonstration, let's use my dream to feel it first this time.]

After saying this, Sampo looked at Dr. Edward.

[I believe you have prepared the materials, please hand them to me.]

Edward reminded him, and then Sampo placed the items on one by one.

[Thank you for your donation—reading complete! Adjusting memory essence for you, generating dream bubble...]

[Generation complete! Please close your eyes and press your forehead against the dream bubble.]

Dr. Edward whirred and operated, and soon synthesized a new dream bubble according to these materials.

[Come on, my dear—I wish you a happy time.]

Sampo handed the dream bubble to Stelle.

Stelle: "It's coming!!"

Stelle: "Next is the scene belonging to adults!!"

Stelle: "Parents, please watch in a civilized manner while accompanied by children!"

March 7th: "Uh... what exactly will the next scene be?!"

March 7th: "I feel a bit uneasy..."

Lumine: "Paimon, close your eyes quickly, you're not allowed to look!"

Paimon: "I don't want to~ I'm not a child anymore!!"

Hook: "Hehehe, closing eyes is useless, Hook is going to watch!"

Bronya: "Does this live stream room not have... a teenager mode?"

Dr. Ratio: "I believe this live stream room is not yet so vulgar."

Sparkle: "Heeheehee, the next scene will definitely be very exciting."

Stelle: "Tsk, I just like exciting scenes!"

Firefly: "(Shyly covering face.jpg)"

Silver Wolf: "What are you shy about, you teapot?"

Sampo: "Everyone stop talking, the scene is about to start, old Sampo also wants to know what kind of exciting scene this is!"

In the video.