Inside the Parlor Car of the Astral Express.
The moment he drank the coffee Himeko prepared, Hiroshi remembered a very important thing he had forgotten.
However, it was already too late. In just a few seconds, his eyes rolled back, and he fainted from the poison, foaming at the mouth.
"As expected, very few people can appreciate Himeko's 'unique skill'."
Welt adjusted his glasses helplessly and complained.
"Impossible. Even if... the coffee I brew doesn't taste that good, it shouldn't be that exaggerated. Otherwise, why is Dan Heng fine?"
Himeko pinched her chin with her finger and retorted.
"In my opinion, this child is usually too overworked, and his body is a bit weak, which led to the sudden fainting."
Facing a self-unaware Himeko, Welt, March 7th, and Dan Heng were speechless.
"Oh, stop discussing it. The priority is how to wake up our little brother. Otherwise, the Space Station might treat us as murderers."
"March is right, but since this was caused by food, uh..."
Dan Heng hesitated and glanced at Himeko, quickly changing his phrasing.
"What should we do in this situation?"
"How about... trying artificial respiration?"
March 7th had a sudden brainwave.
"Hmm... there doesn't seem to be a better way at the moment."
"Then... I'll do it..."
With her cheeks flushed red, March 7th looked at Hiroshi in her arms and shyly leaned her lips closer... After some time, the strong glare of an incandescent light woke Hiroshi, who was resting his head on a pair of snowy white, delicate thighs.
He subconsciously raised his hand to block the light from entering his eyes, and only slowly opened them after adjusting.
Upon opening his eyes, what came into view was March 7th's adorable, perfect, and smiling face.
"Ah! Little brother, you're finally awake!"
"Miss... Miss March?"
Hiroshi sat halfway up and rubbed his temples.
"What happened before, and... why does my face feel a bit sore?"
"It's... it's like this. You fainted after drinking Sister Himeko's coffee, and since everyone else had things to do..."
"So... I brought you back to the room to take care of you..."
As March 7th spoke, she glanced at him with a guilty look out of the corner of her eye.
Oh no, oh no, I thought he was too cute and couldn't help pinching his face until now. He won't find out, right?
"So that's how it is. Thank you, Miss March."
After hearing her explanation, Hiroshi also remembered what had happened earlier and couldn't help but sigh deeply.
Sigh... really, how could I forget such an important thing? It's truly a tragedy. My stomach still feels uncomfortable now... "It's... it's okay."
Seeing that he wasn't angry, March 7th immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
"By the way, little brother, let me tell you, you must never drink Sister Himeko's coffee!"
"Back then, after Mr. Yang took a sip, it directly caused an esophageal injury. Even she, who has a 'Stellaron' buried in her body, fainted instantly."
"Ah... hahaha..."
Hiroshi scratched his head awkwardly. After hearing March 7th's story, he felt that it was a huge miracle that he was still safe and sound like this.
Just then, a knock sounded at the door, followed by Himeko's voice.
"March, how is that child?"
"I... I'm fine now, Sister Himeko."
Hiroshi spoke first, and Himeko, hearing his voice outside the door, pushed it open and walked in.
Before long, Dan Heng and Welt Yang also rushed over. After seeing that he was fine, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"By the way, Sister Himeko, and everyone on the Express."
"Um... can I travel with you all for a while? I'll help out properly!"
Hearing this, everyone on the Express was stunned for a moment. Once she reacted, Himeko immediately stated her position.
"The Express certainly welcomes Section Chief Lin's joining, but as for the Space Station's side..."
"Don't worry, Sister Himeko. Madam Herta has already agreed."
"Oh? Madam Herta actually agreed?"
Himeko was slightly surprised.
Hmm... if Madam Herta agreed, then there's no problem. Plus, with his strength, I believe he won't encounter any danger.
"Great! You can finally go on an adventure with us!"
Hearing this news, March 7th immediately cheered and shouted in excitement, her light pink pupils looking at him sparklingly.
Welt looked at their attitude toward Hiroshi and felt reassured.
It seems their relationship is very good. To be recognized by Himeko and Dan Heng means he also has sufficient strength. In that case, there's nothing to worry about.
Thus, with no one in the Astral Express Crew objecting, Hiroshi temporarily joined the Astral Express... After getting the consent of the crew, Hiroshi activated his teleportation ability and arrived at Ruan Mei's Secret Laboratory once again.
But when he arrived here, he was instantly stunned by the scene.
"You're here, dear~"
Five voices of Ruan Mei rang out simultaneously. Looking closely, one could see a loli, a young girl, a mature woman, and a young wife—Ruan Meis of all body types appeared together in the laboratory.
"This... this is?"
The real Ruan Mei patiently explained to him.
"This is the Slice Research from my early years that I mentioned to you before, cloned to test the ability you spoke of."
"Although they each have different consciousnesses, without exception, they have all been programmed by me to have an extreme fondness for you."
"If this experiment is feasible... dear, you will gain an endless amount of favorability."
While Ruan Mei was still speaking, the other four Ruan Meis had already stepped forward to surround him, putting their hands all over him.
"Don't... don't come over!"
Surrounded by five Ruan Meis of different body types and charms, but all equally devoted to him, he felt like he was about to melt.
"Don't hide, dear~"
The loli version of Ruan Mei stood on her tiptoes, her small hands accurately and forcefully kneading his cheeks as if she wanted to mold him into a shape she liked.
The young girl version of Ruan Mei hugged his waist from behind, her pink lips lightly biting his ear, triggering a wave of shivers.
"Wait... wait a minute, Ms. Ruan Mei, this... this isn't right!"
Hiroshi struggled to stretch out his hand from among them, calling for help from the real Ruan Mei.
What a joke! One Ms. Ruan Mei was already several times harder to deal with than Madam Herta, let alone now that it's super-multiplied!
Before he could make any major moves, he was caught again by the mature woman form of Ruan Mei.
"What's not right, dear?"
She gently nibbled on his neck, her voice so gentle it made one's bones go soft.
"Or... are you shy?"
"Cooperate well with this experiment, dear~"
After the real Ruan Mei left these words, she also walked toward him.
Soon, he was completely swallowed by the gentle embrace named "Ruan Mei."