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Chapter 030: The Performance Ends Here

Room 306.

The clock finally struck six o'clock.

The pollution level below remained at 60, without reaching the extreme scenario that had been predicted.

"Finally, it's six."

"Thank goodness."

"We survived until six o'clock. Sob, sob…"

...

At this moment, the two girls were overcome with joy and tears.

The eight or nine hours they had endured last night had been the most terrifying experience of their lives.

If given a choice, they would never want to go through it again.

"Lin Ye-kun, let's go downstairs quickly!"

"The sooner we leave, the better."

Hoshino Ai didn't even want to stay another second.

But soon, her expression turned to one of astonishment. She pointed at Lin Ye, her voice trembling,

"It's gone… It's gone… The pollution… It's gone!"

Hoshino Ai saw that the black-gray patches on Lin Ye's face were rapidly fading, visibly returning to normal. She quickly turned to look at Kuroda Hikaru, and the same thing was happening Kuroda Hikaru was also back to normal.

Thump, thump, thump...

Hoshino Ai hurriedly ran to the bathroom and stared at her reflection in the mirror.

Her face was delicate and beautiful, her skin white and tender. Only faint dark circles under her eyes hinted at the sleepless night she had endured.

"It's great, we're back to normal."

"We made it!"

Hoshino Ai beamed with joy; the fading of the pollution was the best proof of their success.

Kuroda Hikaru glanced at the numbers below the clock, which had already turned to zero.

It was all about to end.

"Let's go!"

"Wait a moment, could you give us a little time, please?"

Now that the danger had passed, Hoshino Ai made a request. She wanted to freshen up a bit and tidy her messy appearance. She had already tested the water earlier it was clean, clear, and free of any impurities.

"Fine, you have ten minutes."

"I-I'd like to as well…"

Kuroda Hikaru cautiously raised her hand.

"Hurry up and go."

The two girls immediately headed to the bathroom.

The sound of water splashing echoed continuously, accompanied by the playful chatter of the girls.

This piqued Lin Ye's curiosity, and he glanced over. What he saw made it hard to look away.

The frosted glass wall had turned completely transparent,

And what was supposed to be a quick freshening-up had turned into a full-on shower for the two girls.

"Did they accidentally hit the switch?"

Maybe.

Either way, it wasn't his doing, so Lin Ye didn't hold back and simply enjoyed the view.

Amid the misty water vapor, the two girls' snow-white skin and graceful figures were fully revealed, exuding the beauty of youth and vitality.

Not bad. Very not bad.

Whoever arranged this little bonus, he approved wholeheartedly.

Fifteen minutes later,

The two girls emerged from the bathroom.

Their cheeks were slightly flushed, and the shy glances they cast at Lin Ye were tinged with embarrassment.

"Get ready. Let's head down."

"Okay."

"Oh, by the way, about the 'thank-you gift' you two gave me I'm very satisfied. It made all the help I gave you worthwhile."

In an instant,

The girls' faces turned an even deeper shade of red, and their ears burned with heat.

Their thoughts, completely seen through, were now called out directly.

Their embarrassment skyrocketed.

They suddenly felt like they couldn't face Lin Ye anymore.

At 6:25,

The three of them left Room 306 and took the elevator down to the first floor.

The journey was peaceful and uneventful.

Everything was… over.

This thought surfaced in the minds of the two girls.

But the moment they stepped out of the elevator and into the lobby, Hoshino Ai froze, and Kuroda Hikaru's eyes widened in shock.

"Ta… Taisuke… classmate?"

Standing in the lobby was none other than Taisuke. His bright yellow hair was unmistakable.

"Well, well…"

"Good morning!"

Taisuke greeted them with a cheerful smile, calling out directly.

"Took you long enough to come down. I've been waiting for ages!"

His gaze landed on Kuroda Hikaru, then shifted to Lin Ye, his smile turning mischievous.

"Kuroda-san, did you serve Brother Lin well last night? He gave you a place to stay, after all. Without him, you probably wouldn't have made it this far…"

"Taisuke-kun, Lin Ye-senpai isn't that kind of person,"

Kuroda Hikaru explained, her face slightly pale.

"Oh? Then what kind of person is he?"

Taisuke is smile held a deeper meaning.

Kuroda Hikaru bit her lip tightly, falling silent.

"The performance ends here. Taisuke-kun let's just call you that for now,"

Lin Ye said calmly.

The fact that Taisuke hadn't left this place but was instead waiting here for them was enough for Lin Ye to conclude that the person standing before them was no longer just Taisuke.

"I am Taisuke Sawanaga. Of course, even if I say that, wise Brother Lin wouldn't believe me,"

"But I truly am Taisuke Sawanaga at least for now. Same body, same consciousness. But my identity has changed. I'm no longer a guest. I'm… staff now."

He glanced at the woman sitting at the reception desk.

"Having fully succumbed to the anomaly, I accepted the invitation and became part of the hotel staff. From now on, I don't think I'll act as 'Taisuke Sawanaga' in this love hotel's games. My name, my appearance it'll all change. But at least I'm still alive. As long as I live… there's still hope."

Taisuke Sawanaga turned his gaze to the three of them.

"And you three… you are my hope."

At that moment,

He smiled brightly, and the grin on his face could no longer be contained.

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