In Honkai Star Rail With A Dating System

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The sudden sound echoing in the corridor made Bochang's heart tense.

"Who could this be? March 7th or Bailu?"

In Bochang's perception, only these two matched the approaching footsteps.

Qingque and Tingyun had lazy gaits.

Serval's steps were more rhythmic.

Welt Yang's tread was comparatively heavier.

Of course...

Under different circumstances, everyone's footsteps would likely vary.

Additionally...this is the Divination Commission's premises.

Apart from their group, other residents here belonged to the Divination Commission.

It might just be an unfamiliar person's footsteps.

"Please don't let it be March," Bochang silently prayed.

Originally closing her eyes, Stelle opened them again and swiftly sat up.

The gray-haired girl quietly gazed at the door.

Bochang hoped that whoever it was outside would merely pass by without disturbing them.

Unfortunately...

The footsteps drew closer.

Finally, they stopped right outside his door.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

Hearing the knocks, Bochang wore a resigned expression and asked from afar, "Who is it?"

"It's me, March... Have you seen Stelle? Bochang, after we finished bathing together, she said she wanted to rest in her room, but... I couldn't find her there," came March 7th's voice.

This revelation greatly startled both individuals inside the room.

"Why does it have to be her... This complicates things."

Bochang glanced back at Stelle, who was sitting duck-like on the bed, slowly shaking her head.

The meaning was clear.

She was signaling Bochang not to reveal her presence.

Otherwise... Stelle knew that March 7th would undoubtedly take her away.

"I haven't seen her," Bochang replied.

However, March 7th outside the door didn't believe him. Waving her clenched fists, she exclaimed, "Nonsense! If my guess is correct, Stelle must be in your room, Bochang! Open the door quickly! Otherwise, I'll break it down myself."

[Dating Options activated.]

[Option 1: To buy time for Stelle to escape through the window, yell, "I'm not dressed yet! Wait until I put on my pants before entering." Completion Reward: Stelle gets captured by March 7th.]

[Option 2: Have Stelle hide under the covers—Completion Reward: Stelle gets captured by March 7th.]

[Option 3: Have Stelle hide in the wardrobe—Completion Reward: Stelle gets captured by March 7th.]

[Option 4: Have Stelle hide beneath the bed—Completion Reward: Stelle gets captured by March 7th.]

[Option 5: Have Stelle conceal herself in Miyu's trash bin—Completion Reward: Obtain a random item, ranging from small as a matchstick to large as a star destroyer. Note: These items will... ]

Does Bochang have any real choice here?

Clearly...

There is no actual choice.

Options one through four can be immediately dismissed.

The only remaining option is number five.

"Miyu's trash bin... I remember it has the effect of significantly reducing one's presence when hidden inside. It seems like having Stelle hide there could evade March 7th's pursuit."

Fortunately, Bochang had acquired numerous items previously.

Now they prove useful at just the right moment.

"Option Five!"

Bochang promptly retrieves Miyu's trash bin from the system space.

This trash bin is quite large.

There was ample space for one person to crouch inside.

Bochang lifted the lid and whispered, "Hide here."

Just as Stelle was about to cover herself with the blanket upon seeing Bochang produce the trash bin...

Her eyes lit up, and like a cat, she swiftly leaped off the bed and dove into Miyu's trash can.

Bochang hastily tossed some clothes and shoes in alongside her.

He then closed the lid and neatly positioned Miyu's trash can back in place, ensuring no abnormalities would be noticed by March 7th.

In the next moment...

March 7th burst through the door.

The room's lock couldn't withstand the pink-haired girl's extraordinary strength, but fortunately, Stelle had already hidden.

Bochang eyed March 7th, who wore a white bathrobe with damp ears, and cautioned, "This is a Divination Commission guest room... Remember, you'll have to pay for any damages yourself; I won't take responsibility."

"The Aerial Navigation Commission will reimburse me," March 7th replied.

After speaking, March 7th narrowed her eyes and scanned the room, gently twitching her delicate nose.

It seemed as if she were searching for Stelle's scent.

"March's sense of smell isn't that keen; she's just wasting her efforts," thought Bochang.

Just as this idea crossed his mind, the pink-haired girl confidently declared, "Your room... indeed has Stelle's scent. Is she hiding here?"

"What nonsense! You're not some dog with superhuman sniffing abilities." Standing by the bed, Bochang folded his arms.

He still had the Dog Medal on him.

Bochang believed March 7th was merely spouting gibberish.

"Hmph... Then tell me, where do you think Stelle went?" March 7th took a few steps forward and swiftly opened the nearby wardrobe with lightning-like speed, "Could she be in here?"

Unfortunately...

The wardrobe contained only a few casual garments, with no sign of Stelle's presence.

"No..." March 7th muttered.

Bochang feigned calmness and said, "Stelle might be wandering around the Divination Commission. What's the point of searching here?"

"I don't believe it... Stelle must be in your room," March 7th declared with a determined gaze. "Tonight, I'm taking her away for sure; I won't let you extend your demonic claws upon her."

"Who... who would extend any demonic claws? March, do you really think I'm that kind of person?" The corner of Bochang's mouth twitched slightly.

March 7th nodded seriously, "I do think so."

"It doesn't matter what you think, only my perception counts." Bochang engaged in some idle banter with March 7th.

However, such conversation couldn't deter her from advancing.

Shortly after...

March 7th continued walking towards Bochang.

As the pink-haired girl approached closer to the trash bin, Bochang grew increasingly anxious.

Despite knowing they had made the right choice, Bochang couldn't help but worry—there was still a chance something could go wrong.

March 7th's eyes narrowed slightly, and she gently wrinkled her small nose, saying, "I can sense your tension from you."

"Say whatever you want; I don't have the star here anyway. Feel free to search if you must," replied Bochang, their heart pounding rapidly.

In this moment, Bochang could only feign complete indifference, hoping to dispel any suspicions March 7th might harbor, thereby preventing the discovery of Stelle.

Now, March 7th stood directly in front of Bochang.

However...

The pink-haired girl seemed entirely oblivious to the nearby trash bin.

Bochang's ability to lower its presence proved quite effective.

"Well, since you mentioned it, I'll definitely search thoroughly now," March 7th declared before abruptly crouching down, scanning beneath the bed with bright eyes.

There was nothing beneath the bed.

With arms crossed, Bochang observed March 7th's antics.

Realizing that the pink-haired girl completely missed Miyu's trash bin...

A sense of relief washed over Bochang, as if a heavy burden had lifted from his chest.

March 7th continued wandering around the room, searching for Stelle's traces.

Unfortunately, it proved entirely futile.

[Rewards being distributed—Congratulations! You've received a bottle of cola, which brings a feeling of joy when consumed. Note: This type of item will...]

"Cola? That's the second bottle now," thought Bochang.

He had previously obtained one but hadn't gotten a chance to drink it yet...