"See, I told you no one would recognize us after changing clothes!"
"Don't say it, but really, don't say it!"
Origami University, Chromasweven Avenue.
A flash of excitement appeared in March 7th's eyes.
Changing into a new outfit, wearing a wig and colored contacts.
Not to mention others.
Even she could barely recognize herself!
Smooth sailing all the way.
Many students even thought she was a new freshman, eagerly asking if she needed any help.
The bustling crowd, the dazzling stalls.
It perfectly matched all her illusions of a university.
Although before this, neither March 7th nor Stelle had any concept of what a university was.
"Look, that stall is selling posters of the Stellaron Hunters!"
"There's even a wanted poster for the haunted version of Xianzhou! You have to buy one!"
"Oh my, there's even a Light Cone standee of me... I mean, March 7th! The merchandise is already out? These people move so fast!"
March 7th was dazzled by it all.
Aside from some basic club stalls on campus.
Most of the stalls here were related to Honkai: Star Rail!
Clearly.
The Honkai: Star Rail craze had swept through Penacony.
It was now the most prestigious and trendy cultural phenomenon.
Arriving at the central stage.
Although the preview PV had been released for a while.
There were still many students gathered here!
After all.
The next version's storyline would take place at Origami University!
This was undoubtedly a heavyweight event for the students of Origami University!
Voices of intense discussion could be heard.
"By the way, in the PV, it seems like a lot of Sweet Dreams Troupe members will go out of control. Could there be any danger?"
"Don't worry! Right after the PV aired, the school immediately conducted a thorough inspection of all Sweet Dreams Troupe members on campus and increased security. There's absolutely no problem."
"Yeah, the next version looks like a fun one, and this is a school. What could possibly happen?"
"I feel like there are several times more people on campus today. It feels like the entire population of Penacony has come!"
"I need to stock up on more goods quickly and seize this massive wave of fortune!"
At that moment.
All the campus loudspeakers emitted a sharp static sound.
Then.
What seemed to be the principal's voice rang out.
"Hello, everyone."
"Recently, our Origami University has garnered significant attention across the universe, attracting many visitors who come to tour our campus..."
"This is all because several scenes from our school appeared in the preview PV for Honkai: Star Rail."
"Amidst the celebrations and excitement, I must remind everyone."
"Among the many visitors this time, aside from enthusiastic players, there may also be some uninvited guests."
"As students of Origami University, you must set a good example."
March 7th and Stelle glanced toward the loudspeaker.
She whispered, "The uninvited guests mentioned here couldn't be referring to us, could it?"
"Overthinking it. We're now big stars in the galaxy. What's it called again? Incognito inspection?"
Just as everyone thought the principal's speech had ended.
His voice rang out again.
As if he had suddenly remembered something.
"Oh, by the way, there's a little creature called the Slumbernana Monkey that's been quite popular recently. I've seen it too, and it's very cute."
"The Slumbernana Monkey lives in the moments of Slumbernana, leading a carefree life..."
"This aligns well with the ethos of our Origami University—Color Your Dreams, Free Your Ideals."
"I hope everyone can fully express their individuality and showcase the spirit of Origami University students to players across the universe!"
"Bzzz!"
The broadcast ended.
Many students let out a cheer!
This meant.
The principal had publicly supported their activities and fun!
On the big screen.
The preview PV for Honkai: Star Rail had been playing on loop.
Suddenly, the style shifted dramatically!
Many monkeys with "wise" eyes appeared on the screen.
Followed by.
A large number of bananas arranged in various combinations.
Accompanied by a catchy tune.
"Banana! Banana! Banana! Banana! Banana!"
The atmosphere, which had been one of celebration.
Now left everyone frozen in place.
Staring at the content on the big screen.
Utterly bewildered!
March 7th's ice cream had melted, dripping onto her hand unnoticed.
Her mouth hung open.
As if she had been hit by a paralysis spell.
As the Slumbernana Monkeys spun and jumped around.
After a long while.
Finally, someone reacted.
"What the hell!?"
"What the f*** is this!?"
"Mental pollution!"
"Where's my Honkai: Star Rail preview PV? Bring it back!"
"Did the school's computer get a virus?"
"I didn't eat any mushrooms either!"
"This is way too abstract!"
The scene was being broadcast live to a computer.
In the laboratory.
Profnana was silently observing everything from behind.
Soon.
Some students snapped out of it!
Suddenly realizing, "I remember now! This is the Slumbernana Monkey!"
"Oh, that thing that just went viral..."
"I heard there are quite a few Slumbernana fans in our school, even forming a [Slumbernana Club]!"
"I don't see what's so great about this. It's not even in the same league as Honkai: Star Rail."
"My verdict: Not worth a single strand of Star Rail!"
"People who like Slumbernana Monkeys are a bit out there."
"Change the channel! Keep these niche hobbies to yourselves. Bring back my preview PV! I haven't had enough yet!"
Profnana's expression shifted slightly!
He had already set the Memetic Entity virus to its highest intensity!
Based on experimental experience.
Upon seeing the video, everyone should have been instantly captivated!
Completely immersed in their love for the Slumbernana Monkey, unable to break free.
But now!
They are still talking about that damn Honkai: Star Rail!
How could this be!?
Suddenly!
A look of horror appeared on Profnana's face!
"Could it be, could it be...!"
"Is Honkai: Star Rail actually a more terrifying Memetic Entity?"
"Has it already spread across the entire universe? Is that why the Slumbernana Monkey is completely ineffective?"
Profnana immediately activated the highest level of monitoring.
However.
Soon after, the cold experimental results told him.
That Honkai: Star Rail was not some Memetic Entity, but a genuine turn-based game.
Of course.
There was also a possibility.
That the existence of this game surpassed his understanding.
Even the Memetic Entity monitoring instruments couldn't detect it.
"No, I'm overthinking it."
Profnana paced back and forth in the laboratory.
Continuously trying to explain it to himself.
"Memetic Entities cause a kind of latent cognitive error."
"Like a silent infiltration..."
"They ferment over time, spreading among each other."
"Right now, it must be because the expected time hasn't been reached yet."
"Give the Slumbernana Monkey some time."
"It will definitely suppress Honkai: Star Rail and create its own wave of popularity."
Profnana nodded.
He felt it must be so!
Suddenly.
A sharp notification sound came from the electronic device beside him.
[Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6 will officially update in half a system hour. Log in quickly and become the freest Trailblazer together!]
Profnana's hand trembled slightly!
It was just an advertisement push.
Yet it gave him a sense of impending doom!
"The new version's storyline..."
"I must... watch it too!"
"I'm not like those players..."
"This is for research, for the experiment!"