To create Honkai Impact 3rd in a world where Kallen exists.

"Did you go and tease Mei-san again, Airi?"

"There's nothing I can do, I just like her."

A young girl's feelings are always so intense, so direct that they seem like a lie.

Alicia spread her hands, interlacing her fingers, a smile playing on her lips, and a bright light shining in her eyes.

A helpless expression appeared on Eden's face.

His fingers twitched slightly, leaving a mark on the golden cup; his lips moved slightly as he took a sip of the fine wine, and he murmured softly,

"That's why she misunderstood you, Ellie."

"You always speak your mind without hiding your true feelings, and you openly express what you think... Sometimes, this can make people feel uncomfortable."

"You know, most people can't be as honest as you."

She called it honesty.

For her friend Alicia, Alicia's honesty was commendable; she could always show her true self to others without reservation. But most things in this world don't come with sincerity in exchange.

This behavior is so extreme that it's often perceived as having ulterior motives...

But she truly acted out of her deepest feelings, which is also... the reason why she liked the other person so much.

She always said she was the most dazzling star of the ancient civilization, but she felt that... Alicia was the most dazzling person in that world, starting from her pure and innocent soul, every step and every choice she made was just that.

She looked at her, and those bright eyes always reminded her of the clouds in the sky and the stars at night.

"Ellie..." she couldn't help but exclaim softly, watching as the other person's gaze focused on a single point.

"...How about we change the mood? I just found a necklace that really suits you, and I'd like to give it to you."

"My dear Eden, I knew it, you always know how to soothe my wounded heart just right~"

Ellie's eyes lit up, and she rushed over to give Eden a hug.

The other person always gave her the best comfort when she was feeling down.

That's why I like you so much.

"I also like how frank you are, Ellie."

Eden raised his wine glass, his smile gentle.

For her, it meant watching Alicia live a carefree and happy life.

Sigh~, you know, this might be seen from the perspective of an adult supervising a child? But... this is what Alicia deserves.

...

Leaving Luo Mo deep in thought, Alicia wasn't in a hurry to offer any direct advice. The other person always maintained a subtle sense of detachment. Perhaps Kiana, Xiao Shi, and she could break down that distance, but that didn't mean others could.

Or rather, getting to know certain people too early makes it harder to get close to them.

They have a close relationship and trust each other... but it's difficult to get closer and understand each other's hearts.

It's a very conflicted feeling, so she's also very curious about why.

Of course, he made an exception for Gretchen and Theresa; children are always special, after all.

As for the plot...

"Truly my Eden."

Alicia made her assessment, then walked to the sofa and sat down, hugging... and finally pulling a cushion into her arms.

Yes, it's still the Houmu version.

It's a bit of a shame that it's not an image of Theresa.

"Hehe—Eden, Eden, why don't you hurry up and go find your Eden?"

Mebius complained, "They say it all the time, it's so cloying, isn't it annoying?"

"Hmm~ Well... my dear Möbius?"

"Heh—this is even more annoying."

Mebius responded expressionlessly, as if reading aloud.

"Frank...? In other words, the other party, at least most of what they said, was the truth?"

Mei pondered, analyzing the outcome bit by bit from those words.

There's no doubt that Eden is her good friend, and his words might be biased, but he doesn't seem like the type to use exaggeration or flattery to describe her.

Alicia should fit the definition of frankness.

And that's it...

She rubbed her head, recalling what the other person had said earlier. To be honest, she hadn't felt at all that the other person was a frank person.

"Ah? Mei..."

Chongchong is still thinking about Mei, whom she misses dearly, and is unable to extricate herself from her feelings.

This version still deals too much true damage to bugs.