Just as Luna was undergoing detailed questioning from the Principal and the President…
On the other side, the afternoon sunlight slanted into the Living Room of the Dormitory, draping a warm golden veil over the small space.
After finishing her meal, Xiao Xi sat alone on the sofa, fiddling with the Remote Control in her hand, her eyes revealing a hint of boredom and loneliness.
Only the sound of the Television played in the Dormitory, interwoven with the occasional birdsong from outside the window.
She had wanted to play a game, but with the Dormitory empty and no one to accompany her, Qingyan and Su Luoluo both having gone out for errands and not returning until 5 PM, her once cheerful mood instantly plummeted.
Unable to find a playmate, she could only helplessly abandon the idea.
What made Xiao Xi even more frustrated was that before going out, Xiao Lu had specially instructed her not to leave the Dormitory carelessly.
This “house arrest” order left her without even the chance to wander outside and get some fresh air.
Though she knew deep down that if she wished, she could completely ignore Xiao Lu’s warnings, the worried look in her sister’s eyes stirred a warm current in her heart.
Xiao Lu’s concern made her reluctant to disobey.
“Sigh… it’s unbearably boring.”
Xiao Xi let out a light sigh, shaking her head helplessly, and decided to return to her Bedroom for a nap to kill the long waiting hours, hoping Xiao Lu would come back soon.
She wondered silently how things were going on Xiao Lu’s side and how much longer they would take…
As she pondered, Xiao Xi slowly walked down the Corridor, unintentionally arriving at Luna’s Bedroom door—her sister’s room.
Her footsteps stopped involuntarily, her gaze drawn to the Bedroom door.
Though she couldn’t explain why, curiosity welled up inside her, urging her to go in and take a look.
After a brief internal struggle, she couldn’t suppress her curiosity any longer. She gently pushed open her sister’s Bedroom door and walked in.
Her own sister was a genuine game otaku, with a near-obsessive passion for gaming and a love for collecting all sorts of game merchandise.
Xiao Xi stepped into the Bedroom, and at a glance, saw several cool game Anime Posters hanging on the wall, showcasing Luna’s unique interests.
A special Handmade Figure Cabinet also stood out.
It was filled with various Handmade Figures, each one vivid and exquisitely crafted.
These Handmade Figures were undoubtedly Luna’s treasures. She always took great care to dust and arrange them.
Xiao Xi noticed that, despite the sheer number of Handmade Figures, Luna had never disclosed their price.
Whenever she asked, Luna would brush it off lightly with, “These are all very cheap,” to prevent her from worrying about spending too much.
However, looking at the dazzling array of Handmade Figures now, Xiao Xi felt troubled.
How were they supposed to bring all these back…
She grumbled inwardly, realizing that not only were they numerous, but each was precious to her sister, making them difficult to transport.
Then, Xiao Xi shifted her gaze from the Handmade Figure Cabinet to the desk.
There sat Luna’s Computer, the screen still on, displaying a paused Fan Anime.
On the desk was also a Lunch Box she had packed and brought back herself—now empty.
Xiao Xi curiously leaned closer and found that the Bento was indeed entirely eaten.
No wonder she stayed in the Bedroom for so long…
Xiao Xi thought, assuming Luna had eaten it all by herself.
But she was also puzzled.
She ate too quickly, didn’t she…
Thinking back to when she called Luna, it hadn’t been that long—about ten minutes or so.
Finishing all the Bento in such a short time was hard to believe.
Xiao Xi couldn’t help but worry that Luna might get indigestion from eating so fast.
After looking around, Xiao Xi found nothing else unusual, so she left the room, closing the door quietly behind her.
As she left, she took Luna’s Lunch Box out and threw it away, silently hoping Luna wouldn’t feel unwell from eating too quickly.
Indeed… nothing strange, yet she felt an inexplicable curiosity about her sister’s room.
Maybe it came from concern for her sister’s daily life—or a desire to glimpse some hidden little secrets.
Carrying these doubts, Xiao Xi tossed out the trash and returned to her own Bedroom.
***
At the same time, in Luna’s Bedroom, Eliza sat up from the bed, still lingering in the shock of the close call moments ago.
She had been leisurely watching Fan Anime in the room when, unexpectedly, the Bedroom door opened.
Fortunately, Eliza reacted swiftly, instantly pausing the Fan Anime and quickly lying back on the bed, pretending nothing had happened.
Luckily, Xiao Xi only came in for a quick look, found nothing strange, and left the room soon after.
“This little brat, nearly scared me to death!”
Eliza muttered to herself, secretly relieved.
Then, she sat back at the desk, resuming the interrupted Fan Anime, trying to put the earlier incident behind her.
***
Eliza sat in front of the Computer, the Fan Anime flickering across the screen, but her mind wasn’t fully on it.
Recalling the scene where Xiao Xi suddenly burst into the room, she felt an inexplicable urge to play a prank.
“……”
Eliza frowned slightly, but a sly smile crept onto her lips.
Since that little brat was home alone all afternoon, there was no need to fear others discovering her little tricks.
Thus, a mischievous plan quietly took shape in her mind.
Come on, Xiao Yi, let’s show her something!
Eliza pressed the pause button, a smug smile on her face, clearly looking forward to the prank she was about to pull.
***
Time passed quietly.
When Xiao Xi woke from her nap, she found it was nearly 3 PM.
“Ugh…”
Suddenly feeling the urge to pee, she hurriedly prepared to head to the Toilet.
Might as well check if anyone had returned to the Living Room…
She thought to herself—maybe someone had come back while she was asleep.
Just as Xiao Xi opened her Bedroom door, she heard the sound of the Television in the Living Room.
Her first reaction was that Xiao Lu had returned.
With joy in her heart, she thought perhaps Xiao Lu had snuck back while she slept.
So, she decided to greet her sister first, then take care of her urgent need.
However, when she arrived in the Living Room full of anticipation, she found it empty.
A trace of disappointment crossed her heart, quickly replaced by confusion.
I remember I turned off the Television…
She distinctly remembered making sure to turn off the Television before going back to her Bedroom, but now it was on.
Xiao Xi scratched her head, thinking she must have remembered wrong and forgotten to turn it off.
So she went over and turned off the Television, then headed to the Toilet.
***
“Hehehe…”
On the sofa, Eliza watched Xiao Xi innocently turn off the Television, letting out a satisfied laugh.
This prank was her doing—she had successfully made Xiao Xi doubt whether she’d turned off the Television herself.
But next… the real show was about to begin!
***
In the Toilet, Xiao Xi still couldn’t let go of the matter.
She kept feeling something was off—she was sure she’d turned off the Television, so how could she make such a silly mistake?
She tried convincing herself it was just a mistake, but the unease in her heart grew stronger.
When Xiao Xi pressed the flush button and came out of the Toilet, she heard the sound of the Television in the Living Room again.
This time, she was certain she hadn’t misheard or forgotten to turn it off.
With growing confusion, she walked to the Living Room, determined to figure out what was going on.
Upon entering, she saw the Television was on once again, leaving her completely baffled.
She took a deep breath.
A terrifying possibility loomed before her.
She was alone in the Dormitory—who could have done this!?
A thought flashed through her mind:
Could it be… haunted!?
But she quickly shook her head, remembering what Xiao Lu and Su Luoluo had said, firmly believing that there were no such things as ghosts in this world, and all her thoughts were just her imagination.
She tried to calm down and analyze the possibilities.
Finally, she came to a conclusion:
She must have pressed the wrong button just now, causing the Television to turn back on.
Although this explanation felt far-fetched, it was the only reasonable one she could find under the circumstances.
She decided not to dwell on it, walked over, and turned off the Television.
Then, preparing to return to her Bedroom and resume her interrupted nap.
Xiao Xi double-checked that the Television was off, carefully placed the Remote Control back on the table, her heart full of confusion and anxiety.
She turned to head back to her Bedroom, her steps inexplicably heavy.
***
At that moment, a chill wind seemed to sweep through the room, filling Xiao Xi with an inexplicable fear!
Immediately after, the Television screen flickered to life without warning, casting a ghostly blue glow that seemed especially eerie in the afternoon light.
Xiao Xi spun around, eyes wide in terror.
The familiar program from the Television, so ordinary on any other day, now twisted with an indescribable horror.
Her heartbeat quickened, threatening to burst from her chest, and her feet felt nailed to the floor.
Forcing herself forward, she edged closer to the Television that now seemed alive.
Every step felt like descending into an unknown abyss, her fear reaching new heights.
***
On the sofa, Eliza was desperately suppressing laughter, her finger tapping to play a pre-prepared Video.
The Television screen first displayed static, as if some signal interference had occurred, then suddenly, a long-haired Ghost Woman with a twisted face appeared.
Her eyes were hollow and deep, and her lips curled into a chilling smile.
“I’m coming for you!”
The Ghost Woman’s voice was low and sinister, carrying an irresistible force that pierced straight into Xiao Xi’s soul.
Xiao Xi felt a wave of coldness surge from her feet to her head, freezing her in place, unable to escape this nightmare.
“Ghost——!”
She screamed, terror robbing her of reason as she bolted for the door, hands gripping the doorknob like it was her only lifeline.
Her heart pounded, her breath came in ragged gasps, and she braced herself to fling open the door that separated horror from hope.
Yet, just as she was about to escape, a familiar and warm figure appeared at the entrance, blocking her path.
She looked up sharply, eyes full of shock and confusion.
“Big sister? What are you…?”
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