In truth, Mona really did need help cleaning; the house had been sealed for ages and smelled of dust the moment she unsealed it that day.
So a thorough scrub was essential. When Stelle and Lumine arrived, that was their first task.
Luckily Mona had little luggage, or the workload would've been even heavier.
Once the house had been tidied to a livable standard, Lumine and Paimon took their leave first, while Star stayed behind.
About two hours later, Lumine returned.
And now… Star felt a little mortified.
Even though it was in front of these two people she was intimate with, she had never worn anything quite so outrageous before.
Sometimes wearing something is more seductive than wearing nothing; Star understood that perfectly—she'd felt it the day Lumine had shown up in that scandalous outfit.
"So, this is a gift from Lisa?" Lumine lay on her side next to Star, head resting on Star's chest.
Her right hand traced back and forth across the "pumpkin pants" Star was wearing.
Yes, Star had forgotten to change out of them. This morning—well, closer to noon—she'd dressed without looking, yanking them on at random.
Which was why, moments ago, both Lumine and Mona had gasped in shock.
"…"
Star didn't answer; she was busy fending off Mona's advances and couldn't speak. Against Lumine she was equally helpless, so she simply let her do as she pleased.
"Oh~ so you like this kind of gift?" Lumine chuckled softly, rolled over, and slid lower.
She studied the so-called pumpkin pants in detail.
Even compared with the "nightgown" she herself had prepared that day, these panties were even more provocative.
They combined clinging fabric, transparency, and strategic cut-outs in one irresistible package.
"N-no, I don't like them…" Star's lips finally parted from Mona's; she spoke between soft gasps.
She had zero interest in risqué lingerie; if Lisa hadn't given them to her, she'd never have worn such a thing.
Though, admittedly, they were surprisingly comfortable.
"Really?" Lumine tilted her head and slowly extended her little tongue.
"Mm—" A satisfied sound escaped Star's lips, only to be muffled again by Mona.
Lumine had no idea what the fabric was—so light, silky, pleasant to the touch, almost intangible under her tongue.
Maybe she should buy Star something similar in the future.
Star would look amazing in it… why hadn't she thought of that before?
"Hmm? Why?" Star asked in puzzlement.
Even if Liyue Harbor is far away, we're not leaving tomorrow, so why the early reminder to rest well?
"Think about it—they probably won't see you for a long time, so before you leave they'll definitely..." Lumine whispered.
"R-right, that makes sense..."
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