Qiu Li’er gasped, “Huh? Wait, wait, wait! I definitely didn’t do that!”

Xi Xi pointed at herself. “The evidence is irrefutable. No amount of talking will save you.”

Wow, she’s basically admitting she’s into girls.

Qiu Li’er hurriedly explained, “I was just demonstrating—it wasn’t real! I don’t actually feel that way about you…”

Xi Xi snorted coldly. “Who believes such a clumsy lie? Your face is red as an apple. Think this detective’s blind?”

“Uh… it’s ’cause you’re just too cute. I couldn’t help myself.”

[*Ding~ System Reminder: Fox girls have a fixed heat cycle every year. When it hits, you really won’t be able to control yourself.*]

What kind of hentai plot is this? Can I switch races?

[*Of course, dear~ Complete illicit relations with 99 girls within a year, and you can perform the forbidden ritual to become a pure succubus.*]

Never mind then.

Watching Xi Xi’s scowling face, Qiu Li’er felt a pang of guilt. Her earlier move *was* a bit much—not how friends should act. But the mission wasn’t done. To protect her precious first time, she couldn’t stop now.

She cleared her throat softly. “Anyway… I’m sorry. I hope you can forgive me.”

“Hmph! No choice. Flirting with this detective has consequences.” A faint blush flashed across Xi Xi’s cheeks. She yanked Qiu Li’er’s collar, teeth gritted. “And this detective *hates* quitters most! You had the nerve to seduce me—so kiss me already!”

Qiu Li’er froze. What’s the difference between me and some lolicon slag?!

“So come with me.” Xi Xi’s gaze turned sorrowful. “Somewhere private. Let’s finish what you started.”

She tugged Qiu Li’er’s hand forward—

Crack!

The sturdy handcuffs shattered. A massive force yanked Qiu Li’er backward.

“Little one,” Nan Shi said gently, holding Qiu Li’er’s arm and raising an eyebrow, “mind letting go? This fox sister doesn’t want to go with you. Or… big sister might have to spank that cute bottom.”

Seeing her roommates appear like heroes, Qiu Li’er panicked. “Wait—I didn’t ask you to step in…”

“Little Fox,” Yuenina said coldly, “we’ll have a *serious* talk later. About certain… odd behaviors since your amnesia.”

Qiu Li’er shuddered. *Oh no… I’m really becoming a flirty fox.*

“Hm?” Xi Xi shot her a sharp glare. “So you *know* each other?”

“Know her? Little Fox is our most important partner.” Nan Shi pulled Qiu Li’er close, smiling warmly yet firmly. “Did you think I’d let you take my person so easily?”

The four girls locked eyes. Dangerous magical energy swirled silently around them—the tension screamed *harem showdown*.

Curious students swarmed the scene.

“Library rules forbid fighting! Sage’ll catch you!”

“Gorgeous sisters! Swap socials?”

“Loli, look here~ Big sis has yummy lollipops!”

“Yikes… lesbians right next to me.”

“Soda, snacks, peanuts, porridge—”

The crowd buzzed, but the four stood motionless—except the guilt-ridden Little Fox.

Xi Xi glared at the two girls, then fixed icy eyes on Qiu Li’er. “I see… You’ve been wary of me from the start, you flirty fox.”

Qiu Li’er shrank back. “Uh… first meeting and all. Safety first, right?”

“Enough.” Yuenina cut in. “We saw it. Little Fox clearly can’t resist your tricks. She’s *not* going with you.”

“Exactly,” Nan Shi added. “Finish your commission. Stop eyeing our Little Fox’s body.”

Qiu Li’er blinked. “But… why can’t I resist?”

“How *dare* you ask?!” Both shot her furious, jealousy-flaring glares.

*This flirty fox is too wicked. Back at the dorm—law of the jungle time.*

“Heh… heh…”

Xi Xi’s short hair lifted on its own. Her petite frame trembled—a calm before the storm.

Yuenina’s brow furrowed. The air turned icy. She tried to summon magic—but too late.

“You deceived my heart… then flirted right before my eyes? So this detective… is truly underestimated.”

White light erupted from Xi Xi’s pupils.

Boom!

An invisible shockwave blasted outward. Dust flew. Tables overturned. A bone-chilling glow swept the room.

Everyone except Qiu Li’er flew backward like severed kites, crashing into shelves.

“So… powerful magic!”

“Who *is* she? A teacher?”

Groaning, students scrambled up, staring uneasily at the tiny floating figure.

A soft humph echoed from the glow. Xi Xi hovered, gripping the bewildered Little Fox, chin high, eyes glacial.

“You trash students—do you know *who* you’re talking to? Thought I was just a cute loli selling ‘moe’? Hmph! This flirty fox? *Mine.*”

Her frosty gaze locked onto the two struggling girls. Flames burned in her pupils. “Not convinced? Come. *Take her.*”

She shot upward. Her form flickered—then ghostlike, she and Qiu Li’er phased through the ceiling.

“Ugh…” Nan Shi rubbed her aching head. “What *was* that… Is that loli even human?”

She scanned the stunned crowd, pupils tinged faint red. “Too many eyes. Gotta find a quiet spot—*now*.”

Meanwhile, Yuenina slipped silently from the crowd.

“Nan Shi’s gone. Perfect.” She murmured, vanishing into the shadows. “I’ll bring Little Fox back myself.”