Zenless Zone Zero: I'm a Succubus in Sixth Street

Corin looked at the Bangboo-form Wise with an expectant expression. When he turned his head back to look at her, she immediately became flustered.

"Ah! I-I'm sorry, Mr. Investigator! I-I just wanted to help, it's definitely not because Mr. Investigator is too cute and that's why I wanted to hold... Ah! I didn't mean to say you're not cute, it's just..."

Seeing Corin getting more and more flustered as she spoke, Wise just nodded helplessly. Seeing this, she was overjoyed. She quickly went forward and effortlessly picked Wise up. Her movements were very gentle, as if she were afraid of hurting him.

Mmm, she's a girl with monstrous strength, yet she can control it with such finesse?

Wise felt Corin's soft embrace. Mmm, alright, some of the metal decorations on her clothes were a bit hard, but it didn't really affect the overall comfort. And after fulfilling Corin's request, her favorability also rose, and the system panel popped up again at this moment.

[Current Favorability Target:]

Name: Corin

Gender: Female

Charm: 94 (PS: This charm value is based on the author's own preferences, so it may not be accurate.)

Defining Traits: Due to her own special circumstances, her development has currently been halted. Her personality is rather meek.

Hobby: Cleaning

Current State: Happy

Current Favorability Towards Host: 40

Evaluation: Because of her great strength, please be very careful when letting her handle precious items, otherwise they might be accidentally broken. And although her personality is meek, please do not treat her as an easy target for bullying. However, if her favorability is high enough... (My dear Corin, you wouldn't want me to be unhappy, would you...)

Inner Thoughts: Mmm, Mr. Investigator is so soft! He feels so nice to the touch, he's just too cute! I really want to nuzzle him, but would that be too rude? No, no, I can't do that. I have to control myself.

Although she was thinking this in her heart, Corin couldn't help but subconsciously tighten her arms.

It was also worth noting that Koma, on the other side, had been watching this situation with envious eyes. There even seemed to be a hint of regret, as if she were regretting why she hadn't tried to hold Wise before. After all, he felt really nice to the touch.

As for Wise, after feeling Corin's intentional-or-not actions, he looked up and happened to meet her gaze as she looked down.

"I-I'm sorry, Mr. Investigator! Was I holding on too tight? D-do you need me to loosen up a bit?"

"Uh, no need. This is just about right." Wise shook his head as he spoke, and this action also satisfied Corin's little desire to nuzzle him. Although it wasn't very satisfying, but...

[Corin's favorability has increased by 5 points. Current favorability: 45. 200 Emotion Value obtained. Current Emotion Value: 4400.]

Afterward, the three of them encountered some Ethereal along the way, but for Koma and Corin, this was nothing at all. The latter even managed to hold Wise with one hand while brandishing her chainsaw with the other, taking care of all the Ethereal blocking their path. A huge power was hidden within her small body. The later task of pushing a giant boulder to hold down a switch was also completed with Corin's help.

[Notice. Hollow exit detected within a hundred-meter range. The commission for the temporary travel companion, housekeeping company employee: Corin, can now be completed.]

"Hm? We're parting ways so soon?" Hearing Fairy's words, Wise couldn't help but sigh a little. The main reason was that being carried all the way had been too relaxing.

"Hm? Wise, did you say something just now? Meow!"

"Oh, it's nothing. It just means our little Corin can leave the Hollow now."

"Ah! R-really? We found an exit? Phew, that's great!" After hearing Wise's words, Corin was overjoyed, so much so that she even tightened her grip quite a bit. "Ah, s-sorry! Corin didn't do it on purpose! Mr. Investigator, are you okay?"

"Mmph! I'm fine, I'm fine."

After Corin loosened her grip a little, Wise caught his breath. The former then continued to thank him. "Um... thank you so much, Mr. Investigator. If it weren't for you, Corin would have definitely been lost in this Hollow forever."

"You're welcome, little Corin. And it's thanks to your chainsaw's help that we were able to get here so quickly. This is all thanks to you, little Corin!"

"Eh? M-my achievement?" Corin was stunned for a moment after hearing Wise's words, then suddenly became emotional, so much so that a few tears even welled up in the corners of her eyes. "Wuuu, th-thank you so much, Mr. Investigator! To think that Corin could be of help... I'm so happy!"

[Corin's favorability has increased by 25 points. Current favorability: 70. 500 Emotion Value obtained. Current Emotion Value: 4900.]

Hm? It rose by so much all at once? It seems my words really touched Corin.

As Wise was thinking, he thoughtfully reached out and patted Corin's little head. But this scene made Koma, who was standing at the side, pout.

"Oh, right, Mr. Investigator, this is for you." Before leaving the Hollow, Corin seemed to have remembered something. She suddenly took out a small slip of paper from her pocket and handed it to Wise.

After taking the paper, Wise saw clearly what was on it. It seemed to be a string of phone numbers. "This is?"

"It's my contact information. Although I know I shouldn't just give something like this to anyone, b-but, Corin trusts that Mr. Investigator is not a bad person. Um... i-if there's a chance, Corin wants to properly repay Mr. Investigator!"

Wise nodded after hearing this and then, in front of Corin, carefully tucked the small slip of paper into the pocket of the Bangboo's clothes, although he wouldn't necessarily use it to add Corin's contact information. "Mmm, I'll remember it. But it's better for you to go back soon, little Corin. Don't make your companions worry."

"O-okay. Then, see you next time, Mr. Investigator." After saying this, Corin turned and walked into the Hollow exit with some reluctance. The main reason for her reluctance was probably the soft feeling of holding Wise.

"Meow! We don't have time to stay here! We still have our main mission!" After saying this, Koma directly scooped Wise up into her arms and continued to advance along the original route.

Not long after, the two of them arrived in the tunnel where the train was advancing. There was no outside surveillance here, so no one would discover what they were doing. And Koma's speed was actually able to briefly catch up with the train, even while carrying a Bangboo.

"Go! Wise!" As she spoke, Koma threw the Bangboo in her arms onto the train with both hands.

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