"WHAT? You want me to COSPLAY as a little loli?!"
Lu Lingyue stared in shock at the cosplay outfit in her hands and exclaimed loudly.
"That's right! Lingyue, you're the perfect fit to cosplay a loli right now."
Lu Xiaoxue pushed the outfit towards Lu Lingyue with a teasing smile in her blue eyes.
"But I don't want to interact with too many people," Lu Lingyue hesitated, her voice unsure.
"As a popular internet influencer, you don't need to interact with anyone. Just post some videos and act cute. That's the best option for you right now," Lu Xiaoxue tried to brainwash her, listing all the benefits.
"Fine... fine, I'll do it."
Lu Lingyue reluctantly agreed and walked into the changing room to try on the costume.
Heaving a sigh of effort, she finally squeezed her small arms and legs into the cute red outfit, only to find she was facing a new problem.
She couldn't reach the zipper on her back!
After trying various poses—pressing against the wall, kneeling on the floor, and lying on her side—Lu Lingyue was out of breath and still couldn't reach the zipper.
Only one option remained: the last pose—lying flat on the ground, reaching back with her "divine right hand" to zip up!
Lu Lingyue, small and petite, lay down on the floor and stretched her hand awkwardly behind her.
"Do you need help, Lingyue?"
Suddenly, a stunningly beautiful face appeared behind the changing room curtain.
"Ah, no, no need!"
Lu Lingyue exclaimed like a child caught doing something naughty, staying in the awkward position and shouting.
The next moment, Lu Xiaoxue walked in without waiting for a reply, and with a flick of her wrist, effortlessly zipped up the back of the costume.
"It's done."
Lu Xiaoxue's voice was soft, like a cloud floating in the air.
Lu Lingyue, blushing deeply, was pulled up from the floor by Lu Xiaoxue. "T-thank you."
"By the way, Lingyue, something showed."
Lu Xiaoxue looked at her gently, a sly smile tugging at the corner of her lips.
Lu Lingyue's face flushed bright red.
Having been a "boy" for over twenty years, she never paid attention to the fact that as a girl, she needed to constantly protect the modesty of her skirt!
"It was white," Lu Xiaoxue leaned closer, her eyes sparkling with mischief, and her face only a few centimeters away from Lu Lingyue's.
Lu Lingyue was filled with embarrassment and frustration. She gripped the edges of her skirt tightly, her little toes practically digging into the floor as she wondered if she could just slam her head into the tofu-softness of Lu Xiaoxue's chest to escape the awkwardness.
Seeing that Lu Lingyue was thoroughly flustered, Lu Xiaoxue stood up straight and looked at her through the mirror.
"I told you, Lingyue, you're perfect for the loli character!"
It was only then that Lu Lingyue looked into the mirror.
The little loli in the reflection had flawless skin, innocent eyes, and a slightly chubby face, looking like she had stepped straight out of an anime!
"But it still feels like something's missing."
Lu Xiaoxue crossed her arms, looking thoughtful.
"Right, you need a wig and makeup! I have a friend who can lend me a wig, and I'll do your makeup today!"
Lu Lingyue was led to the makeup mirror, where she sat on a cushioned chair, and Lu Xiaoxue began applying makeup to her face.
As the makeup brush lightly brushed against her cheek, Lu Lingyue tried to suppress her shyness and seized the opportunity to observe Lu Xiaoxue up close.
Lu Xiaoxue's skin was pale yet flushed with pink, her lashes long like brushes, and her eyes were a mesmerizing shade of blue.
And today, she was unusually enthusiastic in helping her.
If this were the old Lu Xiaoxue, she would never have bothered to help or give advice!
Lu Lingyue imagined the old version of Lu Xiaoxue, who would have said, "Stop doing strange things!" or just given her a cold, dismissive look.
But now, Lu Xiaoxue was not only helping her, but also applying makeup for her...
Becoming a girl sure had its perks!
"Alright, that's enough for now. I'm going to film a video for you," Lu Xiaoxue said, tapping the tip of Lu Lingyue's nose with a mischievous smile.
Lu Lingyue looked at herself in the mirror and was surprised at how much more refined and adorable she looked!
Under Lu Xiaoxue's direction, Lu Lingyue struck several poses and filmed a playful video pretending to launch "bouncy bombs."
"I'll send these pictures and videos to you, Lingyue. They'll definitely go viral online."
Lu Xiaoxue sent the files to Lu Lingyue through a messaging app, and as the previously green chat window suddenly filled with photos and videos, Lu Lingyue realized this was the first time Lu Xiaoxue had ever sent her a message!
"Thanks," Lu Lingyue responded slowly.
Lu Xiaoxue flashed a sweet smile, her white cheeks revealing two adorable dimples.
"No problem, Lingyue."
Lu Lingyue couldn't shake the feeling that Lu Xiaoxue's smile had a hint of mischief, as if she were about to devour her whole.
"Alright, can we take the makeup off now..." Lu Lingyue asked sheepishly.
Lu Xiaoxue, seeing how cute Lu Lingyue looked with her flushed face, nodded. "Sure, I'll help you remove your makeup."
Lu Lingyue obediently sat back in the chair, and after a pause, she hesitantly asked, "Do you normally do cosplay? Why do you have cosplay outfits at home...?"
This was something Lu Lingyue had never known before.
She only knew that Lu Xiaoxue was a writer of yuri fiction, but she didn't realize that she was also into that kind of... stuff!
"Oh, you're asking about that? These costumes are just borrowed from a friend for inspiration. I've been brainstorming a loli-type character recently," Lu Xiaoxue answered casually.
"Oh... that makes sense," Lu Lingyue murmured under her breath.
...
With Lu Xiaoxue's help, Lu Lingyue finally found her role and was now lying on her bed, waiting for the system to arrive!
But as the night deepened, Lu Lingyue, about to fall asleep from exhaustion, was still waiting for the elusive system.
She finally turned off the bedside lamp and decided to sleep first.
Wearing the soft white nightgown Lu Xiaoxue had given her, Lu Lingyue felt sweet and fragrant, her body wrapped in the refreshing scent of jasmine that lingered from Lu Xiaoxue.
She couldn't help but inhale the scent a couple of times.
Just as she was about to slip into a peaceful slumber, a loud burst of rock music blasted through her ears.
Then came the unmistakable voice of the system, sounding just as cute but incredibly annoying.
"Princess has arrived, everyone step aside!"
Lu Lingyue shot up from the bed, startled by the sudden noise.
"In the middle of the night, are you trying to give me a heart attack?!"
She clutched her chest, complaining with irritation.
But the system paid no mind to her complaints and boldly asked, "Have you decided what you're going to do yet?!"