Chapter 85: There’s Even a Kissing Scene, Huh?

“Of course I’m not satisfied.”

Field was fearless, staring at Sistem’s gloomy smile.

She merely slapped the script, glanced at Sistem with disdain, and sneered.

“Look at this insane plot you wrote. It’s already something for girls to fall in love with each other, but why is the prince a female heir dressed as a man? Does a country like that even exist?”

“Hmm?”

Sistem ignored Field’s question and instead latched onto the flaw in Field’s words, countering,

“Why is the focus not on the romance between the girls? Isn’t that more eye-catching than the prince being cross-dressed? Or is it that my foolish little sister actually prefers this?”

“Tsk…”

Field’s heart skipped.

Though Sistem had hit the mark, it was clear she was just teasing her, so Field couldn’t be bothered to respond.

“Think whatever you want. Anyway, the plot’s not that great.”

“Hmm… Indeed, the prince being a girl is a bit odd, and romance between girls may not fit public taste…”

Sistem pinched her chin, pretending to ponder.

After a moment, she continued.

“Then let’s change the setting so the prince is a man.”

“In that case, how should we handle Cinderella…? Maybe let Cinderella hide her feelings and bless her sister and the prince instead. That ending isn’t bad either.”

Sistem turned to Liyakade and Alice, pondering their fates.

“Tch, change it however you like, I’m not acting anyway.”

Field crossed her arms and turned her head away, as if sulking, refusing to look at Sistem.

“Hey… Don’t change the script midway. We’ve practiced for so long.”

Liyakade couldn’t help but protest.

Actually, re-practicing wasn’t the issue—the main problem was that she didn’t want to play a CP Scene with another boy.

“No way. Even Field thinks the script is bad. As her elder sister, isn’t it normal for me to optimize it?”

Sistem dismissed Liyakade’s protest, pushing the blame onto Field.

“Haha, can you not blame everything on me?”

Field finally couldn’t hold back.

“I just think your writing sucks. I never asked you to change it, you’re the one who wants to.”

“Yes, little sister, you’re right.”

At this, Sistem suddenly showed a mischievous smile.

“Then I now feel this plot is too bland. How about…”

“Add a Kiss Scene between the heroine and the prince.”

“Ha ???”

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As soon as Sistem finished, the three voices overlapped in disbelief.

“No, no way, Her Highness Sistem, I don’t think that’s appropriate. It’s just a play, how can you ask Miss Liyakade to sacrifice like that?”

“Don’t joke! If you really change it like that, I’m out…”

“You bastard, are you messing with us?”

Field stood up with a start, glaring at Sistem.

“Haha, weren’t you dissatisfied with my original script? Now I’ve made such a big change, and you’re still not happy?”

Sistem retorted righteously.

“Fine, change it. Anyway, they won’t act, so go find other actors.”

Field waved her hand in anger, deciding on behalf of Liyakade and Alice.

“That’s not allowed. The Actor List is already decided. They’re indispensable.”

Sistem replied playfully.

“Then let’s not perform at all. Just cancel the Event.”

Seeing Sistem like this, Field decided to go all out.

“Liyakade, you’ll agree, right?”

Sistem’s gaze bypassed Field to look at Liyakade behind her.

“No…”

Liyakade shook her head like a rattle.

It was bad enough to play a CP Scene with a boy, but now to add a Kiss Scene—it crossed Liyakade’s bottom line.

Though she had promised Sistem three favors, that was under the condition they didn’t violate her principles.

This demand clearly did.

Sistem’s smile stiffened.

She hadn’t expected Liyakade to refuse so firmly.

But thinking it through, Liyakade was still a first kiss—asking her to do a Kiss Scene was indeed a bit much.

“Pfft, trying to use your power to make her submit, huh?”

Field couldn’t help but laugh seeing Sistem’s deflated expression after Liyakade’s answer.

“Whew–“

After hearing Field’s laughter, Sistem’s expression twisted.

She exhaled deeply, trying to steady herself.

“It really is a bit much. Let’s cancel the Kiss Scene, but otherwise, follow the revised script.”

“Don’t waste your effort. Liyakade will never agree.”

Field mocked as Sistem showed no sign of giving up.

“Right, Liyakade?”

“Li…Liyakade?”

Seeing Liyakade not respond immediately, Field felt embarrassed.

“Hey! Wake up, don’t agree to this!”

“I’m thinking…”

“What’s there to think about?!”

To be honest, Liyakade really didn’t want to do a CP Scene with a guy.

But as the saying goes, people from Liyakade’s world are good at compromise.

Originally it was a Kiss Scene, now it’s just a CP Scene.

As long as the guy keeps his distance, maybe it’s bearable.

After all, she had promised Sistem.

So now Liyakade was torn between enduring it to keep her promise or following her heart.

“Cough, cough.”

Sistem coughed.

She didn’t plan to give Liyakade more time.

If Liyakade thought too long, she might refuse altogether.

Before that happened, Sistem needed to speak.

“But even with the change, it’s too boring and dull. Let’s stick to the original script.”

“Then why did you say so much useless stuff?”

Field complained in frustration, suspecting Sistem was toying with them.

“However, performing the original script comes with conditions.”

Sistem added.

“Huh? Aren’t you the one begging us to act? And now there are conditions?”

Field seized another chance to attack Sistem.

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“…Can you listen seriously first?”

Sistem rolled her eyes at her impatient little sister.

“But the Kiss Scene stays. Cinderella and the heroine’s Kiss Scene, and the heroine and the prince’s Kiss Scene—both must be there.”

“Agreed!”

“Opposed!”

“Ha?”

Field quickly turned to the agreeing Alice, locking eyes in frustration.

“Alice! You—you’re not allowed to agree!”

Then she looked at Liyakade for support.

“Talk sense into Alice! And you definitely don’t want to film a Kiss Scene, right?”

“This…Her Highness Sistem, how obsessed are you with Kiss Scenes…”

Liyakade massaged her forehead, unable to understand the Second Princess’s way of thinking.

To be honest, Liyakade could accept a Kiss Scene with Alice.

But kissing a cross-dressing prince was impossible.

Even if the other party was a girl, Liyakade didn’t even know her.

“We can’t back down further. The script can only be changed this much.”

Sistem insisted.

“So in the beginning, there wasn’t even a Kiss Scene… It would’ve been better to stick with the original…”

Liyakade felt exhausted.

“No! I think Kiss Scenes are great!”

Alice said excitedly.

“See? There’s at least one actor willing.”

Sistem spread her hands helplessly, as if she couldn’t care less.

“Wow, Alice! Wake up! How can you be—”

Field almost said ‘how can you be intoxicated by Liyakade’s kiss’, but with Sistem present, that would reveal too much about their relationship.

She hurriedly corrected herself.

“How can you be swayed by this kind of thing?!”

“No.”

Alice shook her head, resolute about Liyakade’s kiss.

“This is a rare opportunity.”

Sistem watched the three with amusement.

It seemed her observations these days hadn’t been wrong—their relationship was definitely unusual.

“Clap, clap–“

Sistem clapped her hands to stop the argument.

“Actually, the prince’s actor was never chosen. I came today to ask if you wanted the Role, Field.”

“…”

Field’s expression turned serious.

She gulped.

“…Does the heroine also have a Kiss Scene?”

“Uh…”

Sistem froze.

She hadn’t expected that reaction from Field at all.

“Yes.”

“Alright, I’ll do it!”

Field clenched her fist, voice unshakably firm.

Her eyes seemed to burn with passionate flames, full of longing for—no, for the success of the play.

“Hiss…”

Sistem drew a sharp breath.

She had never seen her sister like this.

She glanced at Field’s determined gaze, then at the innocent Liyakade, then recalled Alice’s earlier outburst.

Suddenly, Sistem felt chills.

Their relationship was really… not ordinary.

“Then it’s decided. If you have time, read through the script and practice.”

Sistem handed them another script, then left the Dessert Shop in a hurry.

“I won’t disturb you. I’m leaving.”

“Huh?”

Liyakade watched Sistem’s retreating back in confusion.

Was it her imagination, or did Sistem’s steps seem flustered, lacking her earlier confidence?

“Liyakade, let’s start rehearsing now.”

“So urgent?”

“Let’s begin with the kissing scene.”

“Get away from me!”