I've already said this isn't a life simulator!

"Yes? No?"

"I saw a hint of disappointment in Xiwang's eyes just now~"

"No, you saw it wrong."

"Hmph~? Let's just say that's how it is~"

Eden smiled smugly, then moved to lie in Xi Wang's arms and looked at the terminal screen with him.

"Let me tell you all about this wonderful news!"

"Hmm... let me think about how to say it... Ah, I've got it!"

After a moment's thought, Xi Wang quickly came up with an idea.

■■Month 24th 21:57

Xi Wang posted an update: Thank you everyone, I got to eat!

Don't look down on figurines! : Okay, okay! I'll fucking kill you!

Aha! : Great! Congratulations! Shouldn't we announce it?

Lelelele: 666, blogger is awesome!

Dazzling blossoms: Congratulations! This is something to celebrate!

I can't even come up with a name! Oh no, the diamond has bloomed! Why would I have such a dream?

Dinner's ready! :@I am Qin Shi Huang, His Majesty's bestowal of a name lasted less than twenty minutes [sad][funny]

Magic tour in preparation! How about we write a love song to celebrate? Hurry up, blogger! Where's my new song?! Or I'm unfollowing! [Funny]

Human nature: Hurry up, blogger! Where's my new song?! Or I'm unfollowing!

The Three Laws of Humanity: @The Essence of Being Human, but where are humans? Have they given up?

Cloud Above Cloud: Now you've truly shown your human nature.

…………

"Ha ha……"

Eden smiled happily at the interesting comments from everyone, and then reached out to join Xiwang in editing the next post.

■■Month 24th 22:05

Xi Wang posted a status update: I meant marshmallows, what are you all talking about? This is so strange?

Don't look down on figurines! :...

Dazzling flying blossoms: ...

Lelelele: ?

Aha! Oh no, I've become the laughingstock...laugh.

You can't even come up with a name! It seems like making diamonds bloom is only possible in dreams... I can't stand you at all!

COOL: cool.

All the good names have been taken: @COOL, your reply has a bit of a dry humor to it.

Dinner's ready! : It seems His Majesty's bestowal of the name was somewhat correct after all. [laughing]

11141115114: Now we're all clowns... Wait, the blogger didn't post any photos, could it be... that we've become part of their play?

Cloud on Cloud: @11141115114, thinking about it this way, it doesn't seem so unacceptable...

The Three Laws of Humanity: @CloudOnCloud, do you want to see what you're saying?

Even the bad names are gone: Trash blogger! Deceiving fans! Unfollowed! You need a new song to stop me!

True colors: Trash blogger! Deceiving fans! Unfollowed! You need a new song to stop me!

Magic tour in preparation! : @Human Essence, how come one is missing again this time... Also, trash blogger! Deceiving fans! Unfollowed! You need a new song to stop me!

…………

"Hehehe..."

The two leaned against each other and laughed happily, but when they saw the fans uniformly urging Xi Wang to release her new song, Xi Wang's smile gradually faded.

Stop rushing me! Stop rushing me! I'm writing a new song! Stop rushing me! — Xi Wang shouted in her heart.

After reviewing the fans' comments again and confirming that there were no strange remarks, Xi Wang put the terminal aside, gently held Eden in her arms, and admired the cloudless night sky with her.

The sky was covered with stars, and although their light was not as clear as that of the silver moon, the dreamlike scenery created by the convergence of countless points of light was still mesmerizing.

"...Xi Wang, are you unhappy about what just happened?"

She raised her hand and gently stroked Xi Wang's arm, then moved slightly so that she could nestle in his arms. The two of them squeezed together on the recliner that was supposed to be for one person only, close together.

"Huh? How could that be?"

Xi Wang paused for a moment, then smiled and said.

"After all... we still have plenty of time~"

"……Oh, yes."

Eden smiled, reached out and gently hugged his chest, tilted her head up slightly, her hair lightly brushing his chin, her breath touching his neck, his scent lingering on her nose, mingling with her own, indistinguishable from his.

She smiled, a happy smile.

Time...is enough for them to love.

"Xi Wang, I want to sing..."

"You just ate barbecue, your throat must be sore, right?"

"Want to sing?"

"Okay... then..."

"Shall I go first?"

???~

The melodious singing echoed here, and the wind flowing over the lake carried their songs to distant places.

Chapter Thirty-Three: Diamonds, Gold, and Cherry Blossoms (4226)

[This "team building" event organized by Eden was certainly enjoyable, but anyone who follows your online account knows that it wasn't a "team building" event at all. It was an event that Eden deliberately organized so that he could legitimately have fun with you and prevent others from disturbing you.]

In other words, Eden really only wants to bring you along... at most your parents and a few close friends. As for the other people in the company, they are just "incidentally" included.

Although I always feel like I've become part of some kind of play between you and Eden, no one seems to mind, after all, they've enjoyed it too... If there's anything that's giving me a headache, it's probably your posts from that night.

[Although the comments section seems calm and cheerful, some people are still unhappy, like Eden's parents... Who told you two to dawdle like that! Pretending! Just pretend here! Playing! Just play there!]

[Are you two running a marathon here? Aren't you tired after all these years? Move forward! Why are you strolling like this? Didn't you ever have a honeymoon phase? Get running! Or do you need the Civil Affairs Bureau at the finish line to be moved to your doorstep? Do you think the Civil Affairs Bureau has legs?!]

You and Eden silently endured the accusations from Eden's parents, but you seemed unconcerned... You merely smiled and nodded in agreement, your attitude rather perfunctory, leaving your parents breathless. They then became enraged and abandoned you, thinking, "Do whatever you want."

(Eden's parents: They were so angry at their two little brats that they almost fainted)

[Correspondingly, there are also your and Eden's fans. After your few posts, your fans, with a mix of seriousness and playfulness, officially bestowed the title "diamond" upon you, to describe your "emotional intelligence" as hard as stone and as unshakable as a reef.]

[Damn it, everyone's hints are practically written all over our faces, and you're still pretending not to understand? You're going to take this title whether you want it or not! -- That's roughly what the fans are saying.]

Of course, more importantly, when people look back on your past, they will find that the title "diamond" truly suits you.

Diamonds are gemstones formed from carbon crystals under high pressure and temperature, making them beautiful and strong... and this happens to be similar to your past.

[Before university, you experienced significant bullying on campus, and your hands were even injured at one point. Fortunately, you recovered, otherwise your future artistic path would have been uncertain... And these experiences are equated by your fans with the high pressure and intense emotions you endured.]

[From the moment you registered your online account and became a video blogger, your videos have remained primarily focused on playing music. You almost never post other videos, and even if you do, they are all related to art... This might be what makes you "single-minded" in terms of "elements".]

[And that "concert" that took place in the square in front of the church back then happened to bring you a lot of attention... This was when your "diamond" was discovered by everyone.]

More importantly, from the very beginning to the current "Bard" project, what you've been doing has been consistent and similar—playing on the street, listening to other people's stories along the way, and offering help to others in any way you can. Your fans have seen all of this.

Therefore, people are willing to support you and pay you some money, giving this "diamond" the "high price" it deserves, just like diamonds on the market, whose value is given by the public.

So... just like that, thanks to the somewhat bizarre "reading comprehension" of a bunch of fans, you've completely solidified your nickname "Diamond."

Meanwhile, in order to give the other star in the "Twin Stars"—Eden—a corresponding and matching name, fans have also begun to think of alternative names for Eden.

Finally, amidst discussions among fans, Eden was given the nickname "Golden," and as for the reason...

[First, naturally, this is used to describe Eden's past. As a privileged daughter born into a musical family, Eden's life has been almost entirely smooth sailing. Even her most serious setback was shortly after graduation when she insisted on terminating her contract with her agency. And even then, you came to help her... Just like gold, from its discovery to the present, it has been regarded as a "precious metal" by everyone. Although its price fluctuates, it has basically remained at a "relatively high price."]

Secondly, Eden's talent in various artistic fields, like the versatility of gold, allows her to occupy an important position in many areas. Her singing voice is highly distinctive, attracting everyone's attention just like gold.

[The most important thing after that was Eden's passion for opera and her dedication to classical music... These treasures, accumulated over time and refined by humanity, are the crystallization of civilization in the past. Eden condensed and forged them, then guided people's attention from the restless "present" to the beauty of the "past" in the most captivating way.]

This recreation of past artistic brilliance is like dazzling gold, inspiring awe and admiration.

Therefore, people are willing to pay money and provide support for "gold" because Eden has presented the beauty of the "past" to them, and has once again shown them the most brilliant crystallization of human civilization.

However, in some private discussions among fans, the nickname "Gold" also carries another meaning... Just like the undisguised brilliance of gold, and the "high price" that everyone understands even though it's not explicitly stated, Eden often inadvertently shows intimacy with you, and the fans are getting a little overwhelmed by the constant flashing of affection. Almost everyone knows about the strange intimacy between you, but you just haven't "set a price tag," which makes the fans anxious and annoyed.

(Fans: Why is shipping a couple so complicated?!)

Okay, enough of the fun and games, it's time to get back to reality.

After having a great time with Eden and even playing a little joke on your fans, you've all embarked on your separate journeys again.

[Hmm... In other words... it's Sakura's turn next.]

However, Sakura didn't do anything too bold. She just quietly and gently accompanied you, traveling with you. Occasionally, when you were playing music, she would lean close to you with a shy smile and play a slightly awkward tune on the guitar. Her cute appearance attracted the attention of others.

Although she can't stand shoulder to shoulder with you right now, she can still follow behind you... She's doing her best in her own way.

And you were quite happy. During the performance, you would occasionally accommodate her awkward playing, and after each piece, you would offer her some guidance... Suddenly, public opinion about you two shifted again. After all, judging from the current situation, it seemed that you were just taking your "student" on a trip.

Although those strange comments still linger, they have been swept aside by criticism from other fans and Mr. Gunn's deliberate restrictions, and will not have much impact.

Of course, as Sakura's "teacher" in music, it's only right to reward her when she makes progress, isn't it?

It's a pity Sakura is still too shy; in the end, all she wanted was for you to hug her... That won't do! To reciprocate Sakura's efforts and her affection for you, you could be a little... bolder!

So, after you hugged her, you didn't listen to her and let go. Instead, you sat down with her in your arms, burying your face in her pale pink hair. A faint floral scent filled your nostrils—it was the scent of cherry blossoms… You rested your chin on her shoulder and gently breathed into her ear. Immediately, you could feel her whole body stiffen. A shy blush instantly turned her ear tips red. Finally, Sakura seemed to give up struggling, shrinking into your arms, burying her flushed face, and no longer looking at you.

If Sakura hears your cheerful and happy laughter, she might playfully punch your chest in a slightly embarrassed and annoyed way, just to show her weak resistance.