"Ah... I'm so tired, Wise. Pour me some water~ Oh, right, and massage my legs too..." Astra said, deliberately raising one leg.
Seeing this, Wise let out a sigh and reached out to hold it.
"Alright, alright, but with you in this state..." Wise said, lifting both of Astra's legs.
He had originally intended to make some space so he could sit on the sofa and massage her legs. However, Astra was startled by his sudden action, though she quickly calmed herself down.
"...Wise."
"What is it?"
"What are you doing? And that look in your eyes... Are you thinking of something inappropriate, hmm~?"
Astra's eyelids drooped slightly, and a playful smile appeared on her face. She then grabbed the clothes around her chest.
"This isn't good! Just because you're number one on Fried Rice's Best Online Buddies, taking things any further would be dangerous!"
"I understand, but I don't intend to take things any further right now."
"What did you say?!"
Astra's tone suddenly became excited. Then, as if stimulated by something, she couldn't help but let out a soft moan.
Clearly, Wise was only giving her the massage she had requested.
"Mmm... Ugh, never mind. You're so boring like this."
Astra kicked off her shoes and, while enjoying the massage, couldn't help but complain.
"Actually, I originally wanted to go to the Reverb Arena, but I didn't expect to be targeted by paparazzi the moment I left the house. Eve repeatedly warned me, 'You absolutely cannot let anyone photograph you going to the Reverb Arena,' so I had to find a way to shake them off first."
"What's wrong with the Reverb Arena? Why can't you be photographed going there?"
Wise was confused by this. Only later did he learn from Astra that it was because a popular singer at the Reverb Arena had written a song mocking TOPS.
Now, both sides were stuck in a stalemate. However, Astra was only focused on the fact that her imitation competition had lost to a Bangboo. She couldn't swallow that humiliation, so she wanted to participate in the imitation competition.
"Sigh... The competition is getting closer and closer. I don't know if I can make it. All my original plans have been disrupted."
Astra stood and walked toward the window, cautiously peering out through the one-way glass.
"This window has a good view. I can see the two paparazzi waiting on the street over there. We'll just see when they give up."
After saying that, she sat back down on the sofa and once again extended her legs toward Wise.
"The massage you gave me just now felt so good. Please massage me again."
"You're hopeless. Alright, I'll massage your thighs this time," Wise said, placing his hands on them.
Aside from the slight blush on her cheeks, Astra showed no intention of refusing.
However, after a long time, the two paparazzi still showed no signs of leaving. When Astra checked again, she found that the two guys were still squatting there, eating ramen.
It seemed they wouldn't be leaving anytime soon. They really had impressive perseverance.
But speaking of ramen...
"Quick, Wise! I want ramen too! Order me a bowl of red pepper chicken soup noodles!"
"Ramen is easy... but these paparazzi... it looks like they're planning to stay here long-term."
Wise had no solution for this either. For ordinary citizens, using force was definitely not an option.
Seeing this, Astra also began to sulk.
"I'm going to stand my ground this time. I'll leave when they leave! If they stay here all night, then I... then I'll sleep here!"
Astra crossed her arms and turned her face to the side. Judging by her expression, she wasn't joking.
"Are you serious?" Wise asked.
"Of course! Then we can play games, sing songs, and watch videotapes all night. How wonderful. This is the best friend time I've always longed for~ Don't worry, I'll just sleep on the sofa tonight. I have excellent sleep quality. I don't snore! But if you try to take advantage of me then, I might have to consider it."
After all, if she wasn't prepared beforehand and something dangerous happened, maternity leave would be very troublesome.
"No matter how good your sleep quality is, I can't let you sleep on the sofa. And what do you mean by 'trying to take advantage of you'...?"
As soon as Wise finished speaking, Astra pouted again, looking slightly annoyed.
"Wise, why do you keep saying that? Am I not attractive? That makes me feel insecure!"
Astra couldn't understand it. A man and a woman alone in a room, with her being so proactive, yet he could still resist.
He had to be a monk.
"But if I'm sleeping here, pajamas are the biggest problem. Oh, right, Wise, do you have any loose shirts or jackets?"
"You mean... you want to wear mine?"
"What, unwilling?"
"Of course not! As long as you're willing, I have plenty of spare clothes!" he agreed.
Astra nodded in satisfaction after hearing this.
"I thought so too. Given our relationship, you wouldn't refuse."
"But what if the paparazzi take advantage of this to create news, like 'Astra Yao Enters Unknown Small Shop and Doesn't Return All Night'?"
Wise thought worriedly, then lightly coughed twice, imitating a reporter's tone.
"Excuse me, Miss Astra! Who is the person you're dating in the shop? Is he your friend? Please answer~"
"Darn it, since you've discovered us, I can only openly confess this romantic experience!"
Astra immediately got into character.
Seeing this, Wise couldn't help but feel curious.
"Oh? What experience?"
"Hmm, where should I start... Let's start with meeting online. This person named Wise first did this and that with me... then this and that on the Inter-Knot, and finally this and that in the Hollow!"
'Such vague explanations would only make the situation worse, wouldn't they?!' Wise thought to himself.
Astra saw his helpless expression and couldn't help but laugh.
"Just kidding! Don't worry, as long as Eve is here, the paparazzi won't have a chance to ask such questions."
After they chatted for a while, the paparazzi waiting outside finally ran off to buy water because the ramen was too spicy.
Seizing this opportunity, Astra decided to leave.
Unfortunately, she hadn't found any useful information during this visit.
What exactly would Wise like?
Should she just buy a gift box, put herself inside it, and give it to him?
(T/N: Yes.)
And so, Astra put on her 'disguise' sunglasses and left through the back door. Before leaving, she gave a meaningful glance at the bed in the room.
It seemed she was determined to sleep on that bed one night in the future.
Although Astra had already left, the noodles she ordered couldn't be canceled. Following the principle of not wasting food, Wise decided to go to Waterfall Soup and eat them before General Chop delivered the ramen.
Wise didn't like spicy food, so this time he would only taste it for Astra.
However, as soon as he stepped outside and arrived in front of Waterfall Soup, he immediately saw two familiar figures.
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