A few hours ago.
Lily arrived in New Eden City with her brother, Peter Spencer, and dropped off in Ferin's penthouse.
"If you need anything, just call me. I will be in the company building with Rebecca for the whole day." Peter reminded his sister with a worried face. "And don't go anywhere alone. It's dangerous. Stay with Ferin. It will be safer around her."
"I am not a child anymore. I understand already." Lily pouted and turned around, leaving Peter behind.
The man only looked at his sister and sighed. She has been slightly hard on him lately. It felt like she suddenly matured and changed. Not that it was a bad thing... But he felt like he became more insignificant for her.
As for Lily herself, she also wanted to be more independent. She didn't want to count on her brother for everything anymore and walked on her own path.
Entering the apartment, she looked back and saw her brother leaving in his hovercar. She sighed in relief because he wasn't as clingy as he was in the past. That part of him became better, and she didn't really feel burdened anymore around him.
Not only that, but he also didn't stop her from meeting new people since he took her into that program. Although she felt a bit nervous, she was happy that she was able to meet Max at that time. And the good news was... Her brother seemed to like him too.
'I am happy he understands.'
A smile graced her lips as she entered the elevator. The guard of this apartment already recognized her as Ferin's friend, as she often visited her in the past.
The top floor was where the cheerful girl lived. The elevator stopped, and Lily stepped out. At that time...
"Lily!"
"Huh?"
Ferin leaped toward her with open arms, hugging her tightly. The older girl's platinum hair fluttered as she spun around and held her hands with a wide smile.
"You're here. How long has it been since you last visited? Come, come. Make yourself comfortable inside."
"Don't pull me, Ferin. I can walk by myself."
"Hehehe, sorry." Ferin released her hand as they reached a room. "It's here. Come in."
They entered the room, and the platinum-haired girl welcomed Lily. The room was massive, with a large living room, completed with a lounge area, and many bedrooms. A man was sitting on a couch watching a video about a game. He was Atlas, Ferin's boyfriend.
"At, can you buy us some snacks from the café below? Thanks!" Ferin exclaimed, "You can take your time."
"Ferin, I don't need any snacks. And you don't need to–"
"It's fine, it's fine." Ferin waved her off easily.
And Atlas, who was asked to do the simple task, looked at her with a soft smile.
"Reward... I have not." Lily muttered, and her eyes widened, "What should I give him, Ferin? I... forgot about it. Yesterday, I spent a whole day creating music, and I haven't finished it yet, so I can't give it to him. Should I buy him a necklace or something?"
"Necklace or something is a gift a man gift to a woman." Ferin explained, grinning like a fox, "I have an idea. Why don't you..."
She told Lily her idea of a gift, which both sides would most likely like. And because Max only finished second and did not achieve an overall victory, Ferin suggested only to gift something smaller than the real reward.
And it came down to a kiss on the cheek. Lily finished her explanation as she sat next close to Max, hiding the part where she tried to create music about him.
After the story finished, Max looked at Ferin. The platinum-haired girl secretly gave him a thumb up and looked at him with a gaze that said, 'How is it? I am a good wingwoman, no?'
He had to admit he liked the gift. The usual Lily wouldn't even think about it.
While he was surprised that Lily became a reserved member of their team, he was also grateful that she became one. That meant they could practice together once in a while and meet more often.
'I guess I will let Flexy and Ferin slide with this one.'
Smiling, Max looked straight at Lily's eyes.
"Thank you. That was a nice gift."
"Un... It was embarrassing and not much, but I am glad you liked it. Once again, congratulations."
"Yeah." They laughed together in a small voice.
The other three, who were experienced in romance already, looked at them with a warm gaze.
"Aww, they are so cute together. Don't you think they will become famous if we shoot their picture now and put it in my model magazine, At?" Ferin held her cheek as she nuzzled closer to her lover.
"I agree." Atlas nodded. "But don't do that without their consent."
— Tsk! And here I prepared money to buy their magazine
— What a bummer. But I screenshotted it already! I will print it and put it in my room
— Same. Screenshot taken, posted, and archived! Naturally, it's for personal view, so I won't share it!
— Ferin is the best wingwoman fr fr. I want one Ferin at home
— Heh, dream on, dude! There will only be one Ferin. There is no one in your home! You're single, accept the reality!
— Guh! It hurts! *Slap the one above me*
Once again, it was another day for a streamer filled with interesting content, whether it was intentional or not. The viewers loved it.