The Cursed Gamer, Book 3

461: This is Goodbye

Chapter 461: This is Goodbye

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The embrace ended, and Neji and the Kimi doll stood in a seemingly endless expanse of white space. As they parted, the stark, blank void around them felt strangely intimate, a private universe for just the two of them.

"Hng," Without a moment's hesitation, Kimi suddenly leaned in again, but this time not for a hug. Her eyes sparkled and before Neji could react, she kissed him deeply, a rush of warmth and affection pouring into the gesture.

Neji was taken aback for a moment, but before he could even think, he returned the kiss, feeling a connection that transcended the physical form in front of him. It was a moment of profound intimacy, a connection bridging the gap between reality and the echo in front of him.

Kimi backed off a minute later and wiped her lips, grinning at him. Her features, vividly reminiscent of the person Neji knew, beamed with an infectious energy.

"You got better than the last time, young master," she said, her voice bubbling with excitement. "I feel left out."

Despite her smile, a wave of sadness washed over Neji. Neji gazed at her in shock and amazement. "Kimi, are you... I mean, what are you exactly?" he asked, his voice a blend of curiosity and a subtle ache of longing.

Kimi's bright smile didn't waver. "I'm like a piece of the real Kimi, but not quite her~ A very small piece. Hmm, think of me as a special echo of her – with her memories, feelings, and a dash of extra cheerfulness!" She twirled around playfully, her cat ears twitching in delight.

'She sure is right about the extra part,' he thought. While Kimi was quite cheerful after her depression ended, this one felt weird. As if she was trying to recreate what she once was...

Neji's heart was a mix of emotions – but he knew this wasn't her. She just said it herself. Still, this was a part of her...

Neji pulled her by her waist and kissed her again. She gave in to the kiss, melting like cotton candy, and smiled at him with glossy lips when it ended.

"You're impatient."

"So, you're not the complete Kimi." He said mostly to remind himself. "Can you tell me about her? Where is the real Kimi now?"

Kimi stopped twirling and faced him, her smile didn't waver but her eyes lost their light. "It's complicated, young master. But, hmm, I don't know about it myself. I was created a few eons ago, so my memories aren't up to date."

"What?"

"So start..." she looked at the side. "Back in Fate World, that happened right? You were sent to the Prime by Eurynome."

Neji frowned. If she knew what happened in the Fate World, how was she not up to date with the other things?

"There, I picked you up. I showed you a glimpse of your first life."

"So you know I am a reincarnator..."

She put her arms behind her and looked at her feet, slowly waving her body weight over one foot. "Sorry... It's been a while for me. So yes, I do. I know many things."

"And you created that world? No wonder. I thought it felt too weird and convenient for Eurynome to create it for me."

Neji nodded in understanding, he was glad to be finally getting some answers.

However, Kimi looked awkward. "I am... sorry again. For not telling you. Actually, I was Lucille back then. Well, it was the real Kimi. She was trying to do an experiment with you. She failed, though. After she sent you back to the Fate world, she made this Doll that I am right now."