[In the rising morning light, the boy and girl's hands intertwined, and in each other's eyes, they saw one another's reflection.]
[Perhaps they both carried similarly unfair destinies.]
[Perhaps those destinies brought them unbearable pain.]
[But from this moment on, both had made up their minds.]
[In the limited time they had left, they would not let him leave behind any regrets (and would give her all the beauty life could offer).]
--+--
Stelle: 「Knives! Knives made of sugar! Stop shoving it at me, alright! I'll eat it, I will! I'll eat it… sob sob sob…'
Lumine: 「Ah!! This is the first time I've seen someone stabbing people with a knife while shoving candy in their mouth at the same time!」
Pela: 「Who is it! Who on earth wrote this script! I'm going to send them some Belobog specialties!!」
Kiana: 「I don't dare keep watching anymore… sob, Firefly and Bai Heng, these two are just too good together. Isn't there any special way to extend Bai Heng's lifespan?!」
Blade:「@Shuhu」
Silver Wolf: 「Is that guy even in this livestream… Besides, whether he's even alive or dead is still a mystery. Better not count on him.」
Jing Yuan: 「Moreover, the power of the Abundance Emanator might not necessarily work. The Stellaron Hunters are beings transformed by the blessings of the Aeon of Erudition. Strictly speaking, they aren't a race, but rather pigments scattered across the cosmos by the Aeon to embody beauty—a manifestation of their power.」
Jing Yuan: 「The moment they abandon this power, they also meet their end. So I have doubts about whether placing hope in the Abundance Emanator would be effective.」
Kiana: 「Then what about the Watchmaker's Legacy! If we can find that, couldn't it also extend Bai Heng's life?!」
Sparkle: 「Are you sure? That raises the question—even if we find the Watchmaker's Legacy, should it be used to treat Firefly's Entropy Loss Syndrome, or to extend Bai Heng's life?」
Kiana:「...What kind of question is that? It's as tough as choosing whether to save your girlfriend or your mom first if they're both drowning!」
--+--
The discussion in the livestream grew heated.
Though Firefly and Bai Heng's story might be set in an unknown world bubble or some parallel universe, their tale had completely captivated everyone.
They genuinely wished for a happy ending for the two.
But after much discussion, they couldn't come up with a viable solution.
Meanwhile, the simulation continued uninterrupted.
[You and Firefly bared your hearts to one another. Firefly's Affinity +5. Current Affinity: 95 (Adoration).]
[Your Affinity with Firefly +15. Current Affinity: 95 (Adoration).]
Seeing the system's notifications, Bai Heng curled his lip.
What was this?
He'd pulled off all sorts of moves to raise Firefly's affinity, and it only went up in bits.
But his own shot up by 15 in one go?
Didn't that make him seem easier to win over than Firefly?
Besides, he'd never heard of someone's own affinity rising while they were trying to raise someone else's!
It was like the system was turning him from a smooth, masterful charmer into a total lovesick fool!
This damn system—it's like planting a field that yields no sprouts, pure lousy seeds!
But complaints aside, Bai Heng had to admit—that Firefly…
She really was something, and he really did like her~
Shifting his focus back to the simulation, new scenes began to unfold.
[Firefly resigned from her position as an apprentice artist in the Iris Family, choosing to spend more time by your side. Just as she promised you, over this month—whether journeying to the world's end or the edge of the cosmos—she would stay with you.]
[You returned to your previous routine, with Firefly as your guide, showing you every corner of Penacony's sights. But unlike before, the conversations between you grew richer.]
[She told you she actually had a few friends: a gaming-obsessed girl who's all passion but no skill, resorting to hacks when she loses; a mature big sister who loves trench coats and sunglasses; a quiet, stoic guy who's actually a creep tailing his old friends all day; and a magical cat that can see through fate.]
[The girl's odd and particular way of referring to them made you laugh. Curious, you asked: "Then what about me? How do you see me?"]
[Your question flustered her slightly. Her gaze brushed over you, then darted away, avoiding yours. Only after you pressed her did Firefly, blushing, give her answer. She said:]
"A Star with a little cunning, but gentle and warm all the same."
--+--
Kiana: 「Mmm—! Just go ahead and sweeten me to death!」
Stelle: 「Type "meant to be" in the chat, everyone!」
Keqing: 「Meant to be.」
Ganyu: 「Meant to be +1!」
Elysia: 「Watching these two interact, even as an audience member, I can't help but feel happy!」
Silver Wolf: 「But still… @Firefly, so this is how you refer to us when we're not around?」
March 7th: 「A quiet, stoic guy who's actually a creep tailing his old friends all day… Pfft haha, that's just too accurate! @Dan Heng, what are your thoughts?」
Dan Heng: 「...…I have no intention of stirring conflict.」
--+--
The sweet exchange between the two slowly brought the livestream's atmosphere back to its earlier cheer.
Like the pair on screen, everyone was soaking in the beautiful moment.
Just then, new scenes appeared in the livestream.
[After a full day of exploring, both you and Firefly were feeling fairly worn out.]
[You lay side by side in Firefly's secret base, feeling the gentle breeze on the rooftop slowly easing your fatigue.]
[These past few days, after each day's adventures, you'd come here to watch shooting stars streak across the sky and enjoy the quiet peace. It was all so simple, yet for you, it was incredibly precious.]
[However, today, Firefly seemed to have something on her mind.]
[You noticed it keenly. After spending so much time together, you'd grown familiar with this girl who couldn't hide her feelings.]
[You spoke up and asked. Facing the girl whose expression was etched with hesitation, you said plainly:]
"If there's something you want to say but don't, when the chance is gone, it'll only become a regret."
Bai Heng's gentle words settled in the girl's heart, easing her tangled emotions.
Shaking her head, Firefly smiled wryly.
Hadn't she already resolved not to let Bai Heng have any regrets? So why was she hesitating now?
With her thoughts clear, the girl stood up. Her beautiful eyes, filled with deep sincerity, fixed on the person before her. Softly, she spoke:
"Will you let me see your true form?"
--+--
T/N: While I am an inexperienced Translator, I have a Patreon! While it may seem empty as of now, webnovel will get 2 Chapters Every Day, and advanced chapters will be uploaded on Patreon.
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