Reincarnated With A Glitched System: Why Is My MP Not Running Out?

Chapter 2206: Worrying About Celeste, Planning A Pajama Party

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Mist looked into the distance with a little worry. "Ah... Celeste and I been away for so long, we used to be like sisters... I guess her being here with you kind of has affected her a little. I should’ve been the one at her side..."

She kept glancing toward where Celeste had gone earlier, her expression showing clear regret.

"I appreciate that you feel bad about her but Celeste, with all the due respect, is a grown ass woman Mist," said Zack. "She’s older than all of us by a couple of years now. I am fairly sure she’s already past her twenties... You really shouldn’t be worrying about her like she’s a baby."

He spoke honestly, without trying to soften the truth.

"But Zack!" Mist said. "Is that okay?"

She still seemed unsure, holding onto the edge of his sleeve.

"I know I sound harsh, but you also got your own life now," Zack said. "You can’t just dedicate your life on making someone else happy. You have to concentrate on your goals and dreams. We’re not kids anymore... we’re growing up and all."

Mist nodded a little as she hugged him. "Will you stay with me?"

Her voice was quieter this time, almost hopeful.

"Of course," Zack said. "There wasn’t a single day where I was that I didn’t think about you."

He held her a bit tighter when he said it.

"Aww! Zacky!" Mist said happily, starting to kiss him on the lips lovingly. "I love you... Don’t go away anymore, ok?"

"I won’t," said Zack. "And I love you too."

Seeing the scene, and then myself with Aquarina, and then my brother with Celica, and then Luck with Lara, and so on and so forth, it became pretty clear that Celeste really stuck like a sore thumb. We all already got our pair and she... well, she’s lonely.

I watched the pairs around me for a moment longer than I meant to. Everyone seemed settled into someone, while Celeste remained on the outside looking in.

She tried something with Ruby, and it didn’t work, and it kind of killed her self-esteem even more. I kind of want to help her, but sometimes, maybe these are things she has to solve on her own, maybe.

The thought stayed with me longer than I liked. Helping too much could make things worse, yet ignoring it completely also felt wrong.

Ahh, but as her friend I feel really bad, especially because Aquarina said something really bad there... I’ve known for a while Celeste likes me. But it’s not something I can reciprocate. I’ve seen some people out there having multiple lovers sometimes, but I am not really into that... Aquarina is already more than enough for me, and she’s super jealous, she’ll never share me with anybody, haha...

I knew Aquarina well enough to be certain about that last part. Trying to force something that wasn’t there would only hurt everyone involved.

After everything, we reunited with our parents and then we made our way back to Felicia’s home, where she seemed to have finished a small talk with her.

Celeste was standing a little apart from the others when we arrived, looking like she had already been spoken to.

"Ah, Celeste!" I ran toward her. "How are you feeling? I know Aquarina was harsh, but you were also kind of mean... can’t we call it even?"

I tried to keep my tone light, not wanting to push too hard.

"Ah... um... yeah I guess," she nodded. "Sorry Aquarina... I guess I’m really kind of messed up. I should keep these things to myself instead of lashing out and treating you or someone else badly."

She spoke while looking mostly at the ground.

Aquarina glared at her while crossing her arms and then nodded. "Okay. Apology accepted I guess. Just don’t be mean out of nowhere for no reason... I do admit I can be annoying or mean myself... I’m working on that..."

Her voice was still a bit stiff, but the edge had lessened.

"Hm..." I looked at the two girls and then grabbed their hands, forcing them to handshake. "Okay, let’s be friends!" I said with a smile. "Please?" I looked at Celeste, making her blush a little. "Pleaseeee?" I looked at Aquarina.

I held their hands together until both of them finally gave in.

The two girls blushed at me, and then nodded while averting their gazes from each other... I guess it worked a little.

At least they weren’t arguing anymore.

"So anyway, how about we have a pajama party?" I asked them two. "With everyone?"

I figured something light might help the mood.

"Really?!" Mist asked.

Her eyes lit up right away.

"Sounds nice!" said Celica.

"I’m in~!" Lara agreed instantly. "What about the boys though? Can’t they come to the pajama party?"

She asked it with a playful smile.

"Eh?!" Zack gasped, blushing. "W-With you girls...?"

He looked both hopeful and panicked at the same time.

"Haha, no of course not, it’s only for girls," I said with a grin. "Boys have their own pajama party or something." I waved my hand.

"Ahh, why?!" Zack asked. "Come on..."

He sounded genuinely disappointed.

"Cut it out Zack," said my brother. "You’re going to make things worse..."

"Boys shouldn’t be with girls at night like that..." Luck muttered.

He said it like it was an obvious rule.

"B-But...! I wanted to see Mist in her cute fluffy sheep pajama I bought her today...!" Zack cried, falling to his knees.

He looked completely defeated.

"Heheh, you can see it later," Mist chuckled cutely, patting his head.

She seemed amused by how dramatic he was being.

"Anyway, how about we have dinner then?" Felicia asked. "Also, hey Faylen, Allan, and the rest of you, when are you finally leaving? I’m getting tired of having my house used like it’s some hotel for you to stay all you want... It’s been years."

She said it half-jokingly, but the tiredness in her voice was real.

"I know, sorry," my mother chuckled. "I suppose we could start moving tomorrow? What do you kids think? Ah, I mean, what do you all think? You’re all grown up now, I shouldn’t be calling you kids anymore, forgive me."

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