⚠️ SPOILER ALERT!! ⚠️
This post contains a detailed spoiler for a date that has not been released in EN yet! Feel free to notify me if there are any mistakes in the translation~
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((Before that, for context, the reason why people suddenly having pheromones and gain animal-like feature is because of a strange phenomenon caused by an evolver that affects the whole city for a month. Don’t think too deeply about it, it’s just Papergames excuse to give the boys real animal ears and tail in the canon-verse ahah-)) .
In the morning, warm and soft morning light came in through the gaps in the curtains.
I opened my sleepy eyes, subconsciously twitched the rabbit’s ears on my head, and stretched myself.
But halfway through the stretch, I immediately sensed that something was wrong.
MC: …Um?
I lightly picked a corner of the quilt and looked inside-
A fluffy, soft white fox tail curled up in the quilt and was lazily wrapping around my waist.
The tail twitched slightly before snuggling up to my waist again as if feeling my movement.
The air is filled with the sweet scent of cedar and white tea, I can’t help but sniff and move my eyes upwards.
Lucien closed his eyes and breathed evenly, looking harmless to humans and animals, with two snow-white ears drooping softly on his head.
Half a month has passed since the Evol phenomenon in Loveland City, and people have gone from being overwhelmed at the beginning to being used to it.
I’ve also been able to calmly accept my rabbit ears, but the greatest joy this change has brought me is that I can touch the “fox” anytime and anywhere.
Furry ears and fluffy tail, smooth and warm to the touch. The cedar scent floats in the air when it swings and is exclusive to Lucien…
I can’t help but indulge in all of this.
But compared with my indulgence in “smelling the fox”, Lucien is always very reserved and will tickle me in the middle of my touch.
The aroma of white tea lingered on the tip of my nose, and I couldn’t help but feel a little excited and raised the corners of my lips meaningfully at the tail in front of me.
MC: Since you took the initiative to entangle me, don’t blame me for being “ruthless”.
I reached out my hand quietly, and when I touched the soft tail, I rolled my eyes in satisfaction.
In addition to his tail, Lucien rarely lets me rub his ears obediently.
When my sneaky eyes turned to his head, I suddenly met a pair of open eyes.
Those dark eyes looked at me with ease, his eyes were clear, and he had obviously been awake for a long time.
MC: …Haha, so you’re awake.
Just as I was about to withdraw my hands, my body was suddenly hugged by a pair of hands, Lucien pressed my wrist and whispered against my earlobe.
Lucien: Why is there a little bunny doing bad things in the early morning?
His voice was lazy, and after a night of snuggling, we were deeply stained with each other’s scent.
The smell of cedar mixed with peach fragrance surrounds us, lingering and reassuring.
I blinked and answered confidently.
MC: This is not to do bad things, but to make full use of this Evol phenomenonto get happy energy.
MC: After all, in normal times, hardworking workers don’t have such good benefits when they wake up in the morning.
Lucien smiled and said “oh”.
Lucien: So is that why you wake me up by touching my tail every day?
I coughed lightly, and suddenly caught sight of Lucien’s snow-white ears swaying gently on his head.
MC: In fact, you are also very happy when I touch your tail, right?
MC: How else do you explain the swishing ears on your head?
When Lucien heard my words, not only did he not deny it, but his ears wiggled even more intensely.
Lucien: Well, after all, one of the changes brought about by this abnormality is that people are even more unable to resist the attraction of the people they like.
He explained frankly, looking straight into my eyes. My ears quivered involuntarily, and the sweet scent mixed with him still seemed to lure me.
Just when I was once again involuntarily trying to get closer to Lucien, my remaining rationality called me back.
MC: That’s right! Speaking of which, it’s already Saturday!
MC: Didn’t you say you want to go to Cloud Cafe with me? Time to wake up, Great Professor!
After half an hour’s drive, we arrived at a quiet sycamore alley.
At the end of the alley is a cafe with a wooden signboard engraved with the word “Cloud”, and many scents can be smelled from a distance.
Sweet, bitter, astringent… It seems that many people have visited that place so that they still have their various tastes here.
MC: Wow! It seems to be a very special place.
Lucien took me to his side and walked forward, the smell that belonged to him suddenly drove away other scents around us a little overbearingly.
Lucien: Let’s go in and have a look.
Recently, a mysterious “cloud pop-up cafe” appeared in Loveland City.
The theme of the place is “Animal Spring”, which is dedicated to providing a “matchmaking” platform for the Loveland City residents who are affected by Evol.
It happened that I was planning to make a documentary about the phenomenon, and I wanted to investigate it first.
But after I submitted the appointment form, the boss actually called to ask if I was interested in being a one-day waitress.
He said that there is just a shortage of rabbit-type staff in the cafe now. He hopes I can think about it and help me have an in-depth experience.
This sounds like a great opportunity, and I don’t want to miss it.
It’s just that when Lucien heard that I was going to be a waitress, he blinked slightly and put down the document in his hand.
Lucien: Are you going to be a one-day waitress in a “blind date” themed coffee shop?
MC: After the incident, everyone’s life has changed a lot. I feel that the theme of blind date is very new!
Hearing me say that, his smile is a little meaningful.
He reached out and brushed his fingertips over my rabbit ears, which kept wiggling with anticipation and brushed them slowly, causing me to shiver subconsciously.
MC: What- what’s wrong?
Lucien: Nothing, I was just wondering. Does that cafe still need a fox-type staff?
MC: Hello, we came to Cloud Cafe to be a staff for a day~
Behind the counter, a middle-aged man with glasses and mole claws looked over. He raised his eyes, stretched out his claws and waved at us.
???: Hello, I’m the store manager, I didn’t expect you to come so early.
He walked quickly in front of us and glanced at Lucien. Following his movements, I could smell the rich aroma of coffee beans in the air.
Store Manager: I never thought it was really Professor Lucien!
Store Manager: I’m really glad that you came!
Store Manager: Thank you for proving for the first time that this abnormality is harmless to the human body, so that everyone no longer panics.
Lucien nodded and responded politely.
Lucien: It was the researchers in the Institute of Biological Sciences who came to the conclusion of the study together. It is not my work alone.
He glanced at me lightly and opened his mouth with a smile.
Lucien: We came here today mainly to take part in a ‘one-day staff’ experience.
Store Manager: Haha you are right, let me briefly introduce the job.
Store Manager: In fact, the guests don’t come here for coffee, so you only need to master the most basic coffee-making skills.
I blinked and raised my hand to ask questions, and the store manager waved his small paw to give me permission to speak.
MC: So, do all the customers who come here have the purpose of dating?
The store manager smiled and nodded.
Store Manager: As human beings, we sometimes cannot express our hearts freely because of various external things.
Store Manager: As for our coffee shop, it is to let everyone put aside everything and use their animalized characteristics to discover and express their good feelings more directly.
Lucien: In other words, is this where the animal-like humans are looking for companions that attract each other?
Store Manager: That’s right! However, it is important to remember that as a staff, you cannot attract or be attracted to others.
Store Manager: Because the staff is here for work, not for a blind date.
I nodded, indicating that I understood, and the store manager happily glanced at us.
Store Manager: Okay, let’s all go and change. Miss Grizzly, can you take Miss Rabbit to the second floor to change into the cafe’s outfit?
A pair of round grey ears emerged from the counter in the distance, followed by a girl with a round face.
She hopped up to me, and I noticed that she also had a little bit of grey fur on her cheeks, which made her look very lovable.
Miss Grizzly: Come with me, Miss Rabbit~
Miss Grizzly: Okay, you can start working now!
After I changed into my staff uniform, Miss. Grizzly pulled out my work badge and pinned it for me.
Miss Grizzly: The operation of the coffee machine is very simple, just follow the various coffee making steps posted on the counter.
She came close to me suddenly, and the sweet smell of roasted marshmallows filled the air.
Miss Grizzly: The most important thing is to remember from now on that you are just a rabbit staff~
I nodded solemnly and kept saying in my mind I am a rabbit staff.
MC: Don’t worry, senior!
After leaving the second floor, before I could go down the stairs, I heard a gentle voice from behind the counter.
Lucien: Here’s your squirrel coffee, be careful with the heat.
Hearing Lucien’s calm and familiar voice, I couldn’t help but curiously probe from the stairs.
A pair of snow-white fox ears came into view, that is, an elegant figure in a uniform, with a fluffy tail hidden by the counter.
A wonderful feeling rises up from my heart, it’s like we really enter a dream realm.
I couldn’t help but walk toward him, wanting to see more of this Lucien and smell more of his scent
But right at that moment, he noticed the sweet fragrance of peaches floating in the air, his ears twitched slightly, and he looked up in my direction.
Lucien: MC, what are you looking at?
MC: Hmm…I’m looking at a fox in a staff suit making coffee.
When he heard my answer, Lucien smiled gently and slowly spoke.
Lucien: But it’s already office hours. MC, why are you watching me when you should be working?
Lucien: And… It seems that you’re not moving anytime soon.
Lucien teased me with a smile. I blinked and twitched my ears to wake myself up.
MC: You have a point, Mr. Snow Fox!
MC: Right now I am Miss Rabbit, not Lucien’s MC.
Lucien was stunned for a moment, his eyes tinged with some interest, and then he spoke softly.
Lucien: Then this …Miss Bunny, can you bring me some coffee?
I put the washed glass on the counter and stretched secretly, the morning work has come to an end, and I have time to observe the customers in the store.
???: Miss Tiger, your tail is so beautifully trimmed, I love it very much, can I touch it?
Miss Tiger: Ah… does Mr. Rhino actually like my trimmed tail?
Mr. Rhino : Of course , the graceful shape and the artistic “ Z ” shape deeply attracted me.
Miss Tiger: I- I also like how you just opened a can of peaches with rhino horn, so cute.
Mr. Rhino: So….Miss Tiger, can we talk further?
Miss crocodile: Mr. Peacock, your white feathers are so pretty!
Mr. Peacock, who had been turning around with his train open, trying to attract the opposite sex, seemed a bit shy and asked implicitly.
Mr. Peacock: Miss Crocodile, do you like it? Then can we….
Miss Crocodile: Yes! Can I pull one out for decoration?
Mr.peacock: …my heart seems to be broken, did you hear its cracking?
Aside from the judging criteria of human society, everyone is working hard to show their charm as animals.
This makes the matter of mutual attraction a lot more direct and pure.
As I thought about it, I suddenly smelled the familiar cool scent floating in the air.
Lucien: It’s lunchtime, let’s take a coffee break.
Lucien handed over a cup of coffee, and his furry ears twitched slightly. He gazed at me intently, if at all, and came closer to me.
The warm lights in the store shone on his white fox fur, making Lucien’s ears on top of his head looks like a pinch of fresh snow.
The breeze not only brought Lucien’s scent but also mixed with the rich aroma of coffee.
“Will his ears smell of coffee too?” I couldn’t help but tiptoe close to him, wanting to smell it like I did before.
I knew that Lucien would not resist, but I suddenly remembered what the store manager said – the store staff are not allowed to be attracted.
Now that I’m here, I have to be a competent employee.
Thinking of this, I stiffened up and gave a polite smile.
MC: Thank you for your concern, Mr. Snow Fox.
Hearing my answer, Lucien raised his eyebrows with interest in his eyes.
Lucien: Are you going to keep your distance from me, Miss Bunny?
Following his words, I puffed out my chest and nodded my head obligingly.
MC: As the cafe staff, we have to abide by the rules of the cafe.
Lucien slowly said “oh”, and suddenly took a step closer to me. I raised my ears alertly and looked at him.
MC: …You, what are you going to do?
Lucien got very close, he stretched out his hands and circled me in front of the counter, staring at me calmly, with a hint of rogue.
Lucien: But… I don’t want to keep a distance from you.
Lucien: I like the peach sweetness on you more than coffee.
Lucien: Besides, only MC knows about about this now, even if I don’t comply… Are you going to report me?
His words warmed my cheeks slightly, and at this moment, his breath brushed lightly against my neck.
Lucien: [whispers seductively] And, can you really manage to stay away from me?
I subconsciously took a breath and smelled the cool fragrance in the air, with some sweetness of white tea.
It is like after the rain in late spring, green tea leaves and pine branches grow lazily.
It was already very difficult to resist Lucien’s smell, not to mention that he is still gaining so much ground.
I couldn’t hold back, I stood on tiptoe gently, and my ears unconsciously rubbed his cheek, just like every snuggle before.
Lucien stretched out his hand and gently touched my ear soothingly. Feeling his warm fingertips rest on my most sensitive skin, I snapped out of it.
I took a step back and covered my nose, feeling the tips of my ears were also flushed red and stared at Lucien with regretful eyes.
Lucien seemed to have known this for a long time. He leaned casually in front of the counter, and his dark eyes flashed across his face.
Lucien: After the small test just now, it seems that a certain Miss Bunny does not have the ability to reject me.
MC: ….
Originally, I just wanted to abide by the rules, but Lucien’s calmness aroused a strong desire to win.
Although he said that he won’t refuse me, the truth was that I took the initiative to approach him over and over again.
Since the abnormality, compared to my direct enthusiasm, Lucien seems to be as calm as ever.
…I really want to see him being attracted to me and unable to help himself.
With that in mind, I pretended to be righteous and stern.
MC: Now that I’m a staff here, I’ll try my best to abide by the rules.
MC: As a rabbit, I will “stay away” from Mr. Snow Fox.
I want to see if Lucien can maintain such a calm look in the face of my “stay away”.
Lucien just raised his eyebrows, as if he was winning.
Lucien: I hope this afternoon, we can “get along well” as colleagues,
He gritted the last few words, smiled and turned back to the coffee machine to start the afternoon.
I covered my face with my ears in shame and secretly told myself that I would never be “seduced” by Lucien again.
After doing enough mental construction, I shook my ears and was up with my chest and chin up again.
Miss Tiger: Miss waitress, I would like another cup of concentrated macchiato without sugar, thank you ~
Miss Tiger beckoned to me, her brown tail curled into a heart shape in the air.
MC: Okay, here it comes!
I giggled at her tail, took a deep breath, and walked to the counter with my plate.
MC: Mr. Snow Fox, please give me a cup of macchiato.
Lucien nodded and asked casually.
Lucien: Do I need to add sugar?
MC: There is no need.
I replied alertly, Lucien smiled faintly and suddenly remembered something.
Lucien: If you don’t add sugar, you can try lemon juice garnish, the taste will be different.
Lucien turned to get a lemon slice from the ingredients counter, the tail behind him seemed inadvertently brushed my face.
It was as if a cloud had slipped across my cheeks, stopped for a while, and then slowly pulled back.
All that remains is a rich aroma that lingers more than anything else in the world.
MC: …
Although I was happy to have my whole face buried in the soft fur, I resisted the urge to take a deep breath.
Seeing that there was no response from me, Lucien’s figure appeared to pause.
He turned around and poured lemon juice over the coffee, then handed me the cup.
As I reached out to take it, his fingertips gently brushed along the cup and over the back of my hand.
Lucien: Be careful, it’s hot.
He reminded me softly, I suppressed the urge to get closer to him and nodded solemnly to him.
MC: Don’t worry, I’m very reliable.
Facing my indifference, Lucien slightly froze, the smile in his eyes slowly diluted, replaced by a few moments of inquiry.
He blinked his eyes slowly as if a bit of grievance was brewing.
Lucien: It turns out that you can really refuse to approach me.
This kind of Lucien made me almost unable to resist, but just as I was about to say something, I noticed the fox’s ears swaying cheerfully on his head.
MC: Of course I can resist the temptation of bad big-tailed fox!
With my perseverance, it was time to get out of work soon. Lucien has nothing to do, and there are not many customers in the store.
After clearing the table, I saw Lucien grinding the last cup of coffee. His movements were graceful, and the aroma of coffee couldn’t hide his own scent.
But one thing that did not match this beautiful picture was the tail that seemed to hang lifelessly behind him.
Just when I was wondering if Lucien was lying to me again with his tail, the grizzly staff suddenly waved at me.
Miss Grizzly: Little rabbit, the business sign at the door was accidentally knocked off.
Miss Grizzly: I’m going to the back kitchen, please help me find the ribbon in the cabinet under the coffee machine and tie it again~
I nodded in response and followed her instructions to the cabinet.
Lucien lowered his head, the rich aroma of coffee mixed with the smell of his body came in bursts, and he did not seem to notice my approach.
I crept around behind him and opened the cabinet door smoothly.
But the ribbon is stuck in the deepest part of the huge cabinet, so I had no choice but to get into it.
My long ears were oppressed by the cramped space, I struggled in the narrow darkness for a while, and finally caught the other end of the ribbon.
I was about to get up when my work was done, but my rabbit ears suddenly twitched, making me hiss-
When I reached out and touched it, several loops of ribbons were entwined around it.
MC: Alas, bunny ears are such an inconvenience.
I sighed and reached out to pull off the ribbon, but I ran into a pair of hands that were a little cold.
Lucien: Let me help you.
Lucien’s voice suddenly brushed my ears with a cool breath. Like a clear spring, it flowed into my heart without any hesitation.
With his movements, the sweet scent of cedar was overwhelming, I couldn’t help holding my breath, feeling Lucien’s slender hand rubbing against my ears.
His hand traced the contours of my ear, and the nerves in my whole body trembled slightly in response to the touch.
He seemed to have finally untied the knot of the ribbon, his fingers lightly hooked, and the soft and slender ribbon finally slipped off.
MC: …Have you untangle it yet?
The person behind me was silent and did not answer my words.
I remembered the lost hanging tail I saw just now and pursed my lips hesitantly.
MC: Lucien, I haven’t been in contact with you too much this afternoon. Are you feeling unhappy now?
Lucien: I admit, I’m not really in a happy mood right now.
Lucien’s slightly low voice fell beside my ears, and I felt that my whole body was caught in his scorching gaze.
Since the Evol abnormality, Lucien seems to have not changed much except for his tail and ears, and the scent on his body.
It was always me who could not restrain myself from clinging to him more than usual, but now I finally noticed some of his secretly hidden emotions.
I have to say, seeing him unable to restrain his feelings and not wanting to let go of me for a moment made me secretly happy in my heart.
I licked my lips and whispered.
MC:
Then after get off work, I’ll make it up to you, okay?
MC: Now let me go and let me tie the signboard.
In the quiet space formed by the small world, I opened my mouth to break the silence, afraid of being seen by the guests outside the counter.
But Lucien didn’t respond, just when I wanted to turn my head to look at him, I felt that he suddenly hugged my waist from behind.
His soft hair was against my neck and his voice was low.
Lucien: But I think…that’s not enough.
I couldn’t help but stare blankly at him and caught Lucien’s clear, soft gaze.
Lucien: I grinded coffee for a day, but I didn’t earn a word of care from MC. The so-called compensation has to wait until after get off work.
Lucien: A scientist’s weekend is valuable too.
He sighed lightly, as if he had been treated extremely unfairly.
Lucien: Do you just want to obediently follow the rules of the store?
That sentence sounds more like another complaint than a question.
He lowered his eyes and looked at me, his eyes quiet.
MC: I…
I opened my mouth, feeling a little crushed, and his eyes narrowed slightly, clearly seeing my wavering.
Lucien: Regarding this game of patience, I concede.
Lucien: [whispers seductively] So… can you compensate me now?
Lucien’s whisper clinging to my ear, instantly disintegrating my sanity. I resolutely gave up the struggle and opened up decisively.
MC: Lucien, I surrender!
MC: There is simply no rabbit who can refuse to eat the grass at the edge of the nest.
MC: What’s more, the grass in front of me is the most delicious in the world.
Small waves of light trickled in Lucien’s eyes, in the next second, I was hugged by Lucien and I subconsciously hugged his neck tightly.
Just when I was about to say something, he suddenly covered my mouth, raised his finger and gave me a “shh”.
Followed by clear footsteps from outside the counter.
Store Manager: Is the sign at the door fastened?
Miss Grizzly: Well, I just asked Rabbit to help with that, and she’s pretty fast.
I was so nervous that I didn’t dare to breathe. When I heard her words, I looked at the ribbon in my hand in confusion.
I haven’t even bothered to tie it yet, who did it for me?
A firm guess surfaced in my heart, and as the footsteps drifted away, I looked up at Lucien.
MC: Lucien, when did you…?
He still didn’t seem to want to let go of me and put his arms around my waist.
Lucien: After all, from the beginning, I don’t want you to be stuck with any more work.
I looked up and saw the dim light in the corner of the counter shining on his face, adding a gentle danger to his eyes.
Lucien: It seems that as an animal, I can’t bear your absence more than usual.
Lucien: I should have known from the beginning.
His ears twitched slightly as if after he had held me for so long, he finally got some satisfaction.
I couldn’t help reaching out, leaning over to touch his ear. The warm touch came from my fingertips, and I sighed contentedly.
MC: Actually I’m also having a hard time this afternoon
Lucien was stunned for a moment, and then he let out a small smile, which gradually expanded, causing his eyes to curl up.
Lucien: After all, in the face of someone you like, how can you resist their attraction?
Lucien: It’s the same to you… and me as well.
[Wonderful Cafe Event]
[Tail’s function]
MC: Luci, Luci, can you use your tail to push the TV remote for me?
Lucien: Hmm? I’ll try… Here you go.
MC: Heheh, it’s so convenient to have a long tail!
Lucien: Then, in MC’s eyes, what can I use my tail for?
MC: It can tickle me and act as a pillow when I sleep… eh? put me down!
Lucien: But the owner of the tail feels that these are not the most practical functions.
MC: …Um?
Lucien: The most practical function should be that I can take you into my arms with my tail.
Lucien: It’s also my favorite use.
[Sensitive to smell]
Lucien: …Huh? How come a certain bunny jumped on me as as soon as I walked out?
MC: I want to smell Professor Lucien who just took a bath~
Lucien: Will it be any different from before?
MC: Of course! Now your neck has a faint smell of water vapor, and your hair smells a bit like shampoo-
MC: Your ears are still a little wet, but i can smell the white tea scent!
Lucien: Hmm… It seems that MC’s sense of smell is very keen.
MC: Huh? But why are your ears a little red?
Lucien: I think it’s a normal reaction to be held and sniffed around by such a cute little bunny
[Love home and family]
Lucien: Would you like a grape mojito?
MC: Sure! Early summer is the best time to drink an iced mojito!
Lucien: OK, I’ll get it. Has MC picked a movie to watch?
MC: Not yet, I’m looking for a movie about animals
MC: Do you want to see Crazy Bunny or Animal Love?
Lucien: Well, … I’ll go with the Crazy Bunny
Lucien: The protagonist of this movie seems to be more appealing to me
MC: I guess it’s because the main character is a rabbit?
Lucien: Of course, after all, people can’t help but love their home and family.
[Effect of essential oils]
Lucien: Did MC encounter any trouble when she came back so late today?
MC: I didn’t. One of the guests was late because he had to apply oil to his tail. Have you been waiting for me?
Lucien: It seems that during these days, I have gotten used to falling asleep with your scent.
MC: Whoa! It’s the same with me. Now I’m used to nuzzling your big fluffy tail before going to bed.
Lucien: It seems that MC really likes my tail?
MC: Of course! When I was just doing the show, I was wondering if I should also help you apply essential oils to your tail this weekend as well.
Lucien: Hmmm… sounds like you just want to touch something nice with your hands.
MC: You know a lot about me, Professor Lucien! Will you satisfy me then?
Lucien: Of course. But you need to think about what you’ll give me in return.