44 System Party

*Starfire's Pov*

*One year later*

My eyes adjusted to the light in my space as I was transferred back here. How I was taught the skill this time was... interesting to say the least~

Little que jumped from the bed and came towards me with a grin.

'Seems he is happy to see me, how cute~'

"Little que, did you miss me that much?~" I asked tilting my head a bit with a little smile.

Little que's grin quickly fell off to hide his excitement.

[What? Of course not Host, it was so quiet here without you]

{Never will I admit that I missed her  especially with no one else to talk to, her ego will inflate. Humph!}

I giggled and sat down on the bed with amusement in my eyes.

"Really? What were you doing when I was gone then?~"

[You know, I was just playing video games and checking the social network... I didn't even miss you at all]

{Speaking of social networks, I didn't bother to join those systems' discussion, what if Host checks and sees me doing something wrong?! I am not scared of her but still...}

"Hmm, sure~" Sarcasm was laced all over those words and Little que knew it. He looked away and pouted.

[Host, don't you have a party to attend? One year is enough for the party to be ready]

His attempt at changing the subject is still as bad as ever but I still go along with it. I wonder why~

"Oh yes, I do need to be ready," I got up and walked to the wardrobe, turning to face Little que, "Come on, the dress won't be picked itself~"

[Huh? Wait, am I picking your dress for you?]

"Of course Little que~ Won't you help your host to pick her dress for the party~"

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{Why does this remind me of system 425 whose host also asked him to pick a dress for her ;-;}

My lips rose up into a sly smile at his distress, "Don't you want to help me Little que?~"

[Oh no host! I will help you right away!]

{*shivers* I wouldn't want to make you angry after all..}

He came to my side and I opened the wardrobe to see... a walk-in closet?

"Huh? I really never opened this wardrobe since I never needed to change my clothes but I didn't expect it to be a walk-in closet. Is that how it is in everyone's space, Little que? The book never really specified"

[No, only the top hosts and systems get the best privileges such as this. You can see that I am an amazing system >^<]

"Narcissism at its highest point," I said casually as I walked inside and Little que snapped out of his narcissistic moment and followed me.

[Come on host, you have to admit that I am so awesome]

I only smiled and didn't answer as my gaze dropped on a gorgeous dress.

"Bingo," I whispered softly but Little que seemed to notice my gaze and followed my line of sight to it.

[You want that host?]

I simply nodded, moving closer to the dress to feel its texture.

[It is a lovely dress host, it will make you the Star of the party]

Little que chuckled at the inside joke and I rose a brow, laughing along with him.

"Yes it will. Now, I need to change and you won't stay to watch while I do, right?~" I smiled, gesturing for him to leave.

[Of course I am leaving Host. Bye!]

He quickly rushed out and closed the door, I couldn't control my laughter at his behaviour.

I shook my head and turned back to the dress, a certain unreadable expression in my eyes.

"This dress is the same as in my previous life, it was worn by her," My brows furrowed at the thought, "Could she be here or is it just a coincidence?"

I blinked out of my daze and quickly wore the dress, adding few accessories to it and putting a bit of powder and lip gloss.

"No need to overdo it in dressing up after all~" I smiled and then moved to the mirror to check how I looked.



I looked at myself and smiled. I had changed a bit during my time in this space, my hair had gotten longer and I grew taller. I didn't really look like a loli again. Though my age strangely remained the same, my body was still growing but it was a slow process.

I drifted my focus from myself to the gown. The gown was white and reached the ground, it seemed to sparkle with each move and had a delicate touch to it. As I suspected, it looked absolutely gorgeous and reminded me of her.

I sighed and took my mind away from that, instead admiring the gown.

"Little que has been waiting long enough, I should show him how it looks~" I laughed internally and moved out of the walk-in closet.

Immediately I stepped out, Little que's focus was on me and he just stared with shock and amazement.

"Oh my, my little que is surprised~ I know I am gorgeous but you don't have to stare~" The teasing tone couldn't be more pronounced and he quickly snapped from his daze.

[Oh please Host. I wasn't staring at you, I was staring at the gown. No need to be so narcissistic]

{Tsk. Host doesn't need to know she actually looks a bit good. Yeah, just a bit good...}

I laughed and sat down.

"Sure Little que~" My eyes shined with amusement and Little que cleared his throat.

[Well Host, I am already dressed so can we go to the party now?]

"Oh no, not before I see how you look in human form~" I wasn't asking, it was something he had to do.

Little que sighed and turned into his teenage form, he looked the same as in the zombie world, the only different is that he is wearing a tuxedo and looks really serious and business-like.

"Oh my, see how my little que has grown~" I joked and he just looked away.

"Can we go now Host?" He asked calmly though his tone sounded a bit annoyed when he said "Host". A spark of amusement lit up within me and he stretched out a hand towards me.

"Sure Little que~" I took his outstretched hand and he lifted me up as it seemed like the room disappeared.

By the time I blinked my eyes open, we were in a grand hall and he smirked down at me.

"We are at your party now host" He said quietly to me and I smiled looking around.

My smile suddenly turned to a smirk as I felt a familiar presence, one that I felt even in my previous lifetime.

"Host... Why are you smirking?" His tone sounded worried and I almost laughed.

"I just noticed something interesting~" I turned around towards the presence and spotted a guy looking at me with a lady by his side.

"Who are they?" I asked Little que subtly gesturing to them.

He looked in their direction and smiled at the lady who smiled back.

"Oh that's System 002 and her Master, do you want to talk to them?" He asked and my smirk grew wider.

"Of course Little que~"

{Wait, am I missing something? Host is smirking... and it seems to be related to them. Oh no.*gulps* I knew something will happen...}