Sake Kisses and Roses

[Free to read in full] [The print edition is now available at major retailers] It snowed heavily that winter during Xu Ding’s sophomore year. Before heading back to his dorm for a nap, he went to pick up a package with his roommate. As he stepped out of the parcel station, he suddenly heard someone shout above the noisy crowd, “Xu Ding! Xu Ding’s sweetheart! What are the last four digits of your phone number?” He turned around with everyone else, looking at a girl trying to snatch a package from a staff member. She was panting heavily, her beautiful, striking features brimming with anxiety. She stood on tiptoe, her legs straight and her skirt fluttering slightly. Later, between classes, a girl from Xu Ding’s department came looking for him. Chi Zaixia’s friends all teased her: “Looking for Xu Ding?” “Xu Ding?” “He’s not here, but Xu Ding’s sweetheart is.” Laughter filled the lecture hall. Chi Zaixia wasn’t embarrassed at all. She even secretly puffed out her little chest. Xu Ding had just returned from the restroom. He glanced at her and quietly walked over, but didn’t deny it. In all those indifferent silences, he’d been waiting for their names to become linked for 4,653 whole days. - A schemer who hides it well and pretends to be proper x a pretty dummy with a little common sense I love your spoiled, haughty side. Primarily romance / old-school campus keyboard MMO / imperfect characters with plenty of flaws The game is fictional, inspired by common mechanics and basic settings in MMOs such as World of Warcraft, Jian Wang 3, and Final Fantasy XIV, with plenty of original elements added to serve the plot. Theme: Enjoy the game, live with a clear head.