Honkai Impact 3rd, a simulator of lifelong regret!

So what if the core focus of the emotions they capture is different?

The current situation, the emotions stemming from her heart, the repression and worry in her heart, are enough to make the girl begin to realize the development of the situation.

Or rather, anyone who saw it would have realized that something was unusual.

Moreover, it is possible to fully experience emotions and feelings.

So……

Let's resolve everything as soon as possible.

Alicia extended her slender finger and, contrary to her flawless nature, gently tapped the third, and most impatient, option.

[Let's go see Jiangcheng!]

[Let's go see Jiangcheng!!!]

This is now your only thought.

[The emotions that had been suppressed countless times by previous rational choices finally found an outlet, and the opportunity to act was finally there.]

You've never truly neglected Jiangcheng; it's just that time is always occupied and squeezed out by various things, trapping you in a perpetual cycle of action.

It doesn't matter anymore.

—It doesn't matter anymore.

You absolutely must go.

You absolutely must go!

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There are pictures here, which can be viewed after the updated version

There are pictures here, which can be viewed after the updated version

There are pictures here, which can be viewed after the updated version

25. At this moment, Alicia couldn't understand.

There might be many other options, or perhaps the other person is just chatting.

If one were rational, such reckless behavior would be the worst possible choice; unfortunately, your rationality cannot overcome your emotions.

[Or rather, not only that, even among countless individuals, you are the one who values ​​emotions the most.]

Perhaps those who are hollow inside yearn for a heart more.

From the very beginning, you recognized that you were not an ordinary person like everyone else, and therefore you longed to live a life like any other human being.

You possess human appearance and human qualities; you breathe like a human and live like a human; you experience joy, sorrow, loss, and resilience—and naturally, you are also swept up in human emotions.

You abandoned everything around you, lifted your skirt with both hands, and, with a sway of your full legs encased in white stockings, rushed to the side of the boy and Vervie.

Jiang Cheng seemed quite surprised that you came to see him; at his usual birthday parties, you only had about ten minutes to spend with him.

He still smiled at you and waved enthusiastically, while even Velvi, who always disliked you—a dislike you that even you could clearly sense—smiled with a completely different expression than usual.

[A smile that makes you feel a little unfriendly.]

【strangeness……】

That's really strange.

[This seems like nothing wrong at all; it's just a normal conversation at a birthday party. You're just overthinking it.]

However, regardless of the circumstances, this long-suppressed emotion has finally found an outlet. So even if your conversation with Vervie was just an unintentional illusion, you must still release this emotion in another way.

You must make up for the neglect and wrongdoing you caused the boy, and compensate for your past indifference.

【ah……】

How should I put it?

[Arrogant.]

Still indulging in arrogant fantasies.

[Because you've made so many mistakes, you can't even face it anymore, you're afraid to open your eyes and tear off the veil that's obscuring your vision.]

Until your beautiful dream is completely shattered...

"—Alicia, I'm sorry I can't accompany you on the rest of the trip."

Watching the boy hold the distinctive card between his two fingers, his smiling eyes crinkling into crescent moons, his dark pupils meeting her cherry-blossom-like pink eyes, and his words, light and joyful as if breaking free from constraints.

"I will accompany Vervie to make the most of her genius."

……

……

……

"Wh...what...huh?"

Her emotions suddenly faltered, her thoughts became a jumbled mess, and Alicia, a seemingly perfect and flawless girl, acted like a third party in a love triangle drama, the hint of pink between her blue eyes a testament to her unresolved feelings.

The mind is no longer capable of handling the chaotic emotions within, even for a hero of later generations who embodies the true self and is the originator of the law who rewrites predetermined destiny.

—I'm also powerless to deal with such chaotic and complicated emotions.

My mind went completely blank; I had no ability to process anything. All my thoughts had been poured into petroleum concrete at this moment.

She simply stared blankly at the boy in front of her, a dazed expression appearing for the first time in her bright pink-blue starry eyes.

"Didn't you hear that clearly?"

"Perhaps I spoke too quickly."

Jiang Cheng slightly rotated his index and middle fingers, turning the card in his hand to the front, clearly displaying the four large characters of "[Spiral Workshop]" to the world.

Gazing into the somewhat confused eyes of the flawless girl, he slightly raised his lips.

"Next, I will accompany Velvi to her Spiral Workshop as a participant. Traveling doesn't necessarily mean traveling all over the world at once. I'm not really someone who craves free wandering."

"Freedom has a different definition for everyone, and the way to travel is different for everyone. I've traveled too far."

"I've traveled most of the world since I was seventeen, and I'm a little tired. I'm so sorry, Alicia~?"

The boy's clear voice was spoken in a light and cheerful tone.

Happiness, joy...

Alicia had almost never seen such happiness in Jiang Cheng before; the only memory she retained of a smile was from their first encounter.

He said he wasn't someone who craved freedom or wandering, but his posture was just like a bird flying out of its cage, feeling the wind blowing for the first time, accompanied by melodious sounds, and touching the azure sky for the first time.

This is a kind of ease that any intelligent being can experience, surpassing all other pleasures.

Apart from……

Alicia.

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……

……

……

Ok?

?

?

?

??

Seeing the boy's pure, untainted eyes, her beautiful face, which had been displaying a perfect smile, suddenly paled. Her voice, which had been full of playfulness and as sweet as honey, finally began to falter.

"you say……"

"you want……"

"What?"

Why did Jiangcheng decide to end his trip?

Why does Jiangcheng want to leave this place?

It's really not...

Did I hear that wrong?!

……

……

……

Seeing the girl who was clearly panicked, gently biting her rosy lower lip, with a few glistening tears in her pink eyes, yet still trying to maintain a gentle demeanor, the boy didn't have the slightest thought.

"what……"

"Even if you're just trying to show your support, you don't need to repeat yourself so many times. I know you mean well."

Jiang Cheng seemed completely oblivious to the girl's feelings, a relaxed smile still playing on his lips as he gently waved the golden invitation.

After being ignored and neglected for so long, he no longer believed that he held any place in Alicia's eyes.

If a girl treats everyone the same, then if she can't even spare much time for anyone, what's the difference between her and a stranger?

Although I wouldn't hate this truly lovely girl just because of these things.

When the opportunity arises.

The boy also wanted to do something else.

I don't dislike Alicia, but I do dislike traveling.

……