Honkai Impact 3rd, a simulator of lifelong regret!

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8. Would the fairy lady want to possess the boy?

The night breeze blew through the tent opening, causing the bright firelight to flicker. The shadows reflected on the thick waterproof fabric were distorted haphazardly, but the whistling wind could not truly extinguish the bright candlelight.

It's as if what's lit inside isn't a small candle made of solidified wax.

Rather, it is something called emotion, Chai Xin.

A flame that burns eternally.

"Hurry up and blow out the candles. It's a bit windy today. If someone else blows out the candles, your wish won't come true."

Alicia gently clasped her hands together, tilted her little face, and blinked softly. Her cute and innocent words were as naive and romantic as flowers.

"Yes……"

Really?

"Happy birthday?"

"--Happy birthday!"

Only now, with the firelight almost touching my face in the gentle breeze, and the warmth so close at hand, has the hazy, elusive feeling truly broken, and I have stepped into the dimension of reality.

The boy seemed to wake up suddenly from a dream, shouting loudly to prove the reliability of reality, repeating that sentence meaninglessly.

His dark pupils still reflected a sense of disbelief, confusion, and helplessness.

"Happy birthday!"

The girl gently curled her lips, her smile radiant and playful on her flawless face, without the slightest hint of aversion or impatience.

She simply watched the boy quietly as they did meaningless things together.

There was no urging or prompting to blow out the candles.

Because no matter how strong the wind is, the faint firelight still illuminates this small tent eternally, like an insurmountable mountain.

Her eyes, as captivating as starlight and as jewel-like as gemstones, seemed to hold such emotion that no matter how many words the boy uttered, the girl would echo them.

Absolutely, absolutely never will get tired of it.

Only at this moment, when no one was interfering, were the girl's eyes clearer than ever before, and nothing could enter her vision.

Even the faintest, most illusory light wouldn't do, nor would the most exquisitely crafted cake.

—In the azure sky's starry eyes, she could only see him so close, his deep blue, gentle pupils, the smile on his lips, and his outstretched hand.

All that could be seen was the boy who, like a hero or a prince, stepped through the thorns and cut through the weeds in the shadowy thicket, facing the light, the leaves, the flowers, and the birds, standing before the deep depths of the dense forest, shielding her from the dark shadows, and rescuing the girl from the dark woods.

It seems that nothing has ever changed, and it seems that Alicia is still the girl who would extend her little hand to the boy's true invitation.

……

[Like a dream... only such words can describe that evening.]

It may not be extravagant, but it is definitely exquisite.

The birthday cake wasn't large; it was just a prelude, yet it was made by the girl herself, with sweet cream, soft bread, and a unique, sweet-smelling pink flower as its sole essence.

[No extravagance or luxury is needed; the emotions and the young girl's blessings contained within are a thousand times more precious than any material possession.]

Regardless of the gift, what truly matters is the sentiment behind it.

This is only the first day, but as a day to celebrate adulthood, it deserves a grand celebration. A more elaborate and perfect banquet is still being planned.

[This isn't just your imagination; you actually saw the invitation left by the girl. It's in Alicia's usual style, and on the back, she mysteriously wrote: This is the biggest surprise prepared for you.]

The feeling of being ignored has dissipated considerably; perhaps Alicia doesn't dislike you after all.

Even if the surprises that follow aren't so pleasant, you'll still be confident that tomorrow will be the happiest day of your life so far.

Ultimately, even considering only the practical value and material aspects, Alicia's affection is undoubtedly the most precious thing. You fall asleep with anticipation, resting your mind and quietly awaiting tomorrow's banquet.

……

[Your birthday celebration for Jiang Cheng successfully increased the boy's favor. Regarding tomorrow's banquet, although all the preparatory work has been done, you're still hesitant about which aspect to focus on.]

[Option 1: The banquet for the young man should naturally feature the young man himself, after all... as long as you are in Jiangcheng, that's enough.]

Option Two: Let things take a more natural approach. Since the invitations have already been sent out, the banquet can essentially serve as a gathering for mutual exchange.

Two choices were presented to Alicia, but the girl did not make any choice at first.

Those pinkish-blue eyes were fixed on the first option.

This option...

Isn't that a bit strange?

This development system won't produce any weird or outlandish things; it's impossible for it to violate psychological processes and provide an option just to create a gimmick.

From what I understand and have seen so far, each time I make a choice, I am not given a bunch of random things.

The choice ultimately stems from one's own psychology.

The external self, as well as the past accumulated in the simulation project, every memory, every friend, and every experience, may cause a slight deviation in the choices or increase the number of options.

But that makes even less sense.

How could I possibly want to take over Jiangcheng?

I don't really dislike it though~?

But I still want to save the world.

The heavy burden ahead is not something to be easily ignored. If Jiang Cheng tries to force himself to keep up with her pace, it will only lead to worse results.

Own……

Alicia couldn't possibly be unaware of this.

A hint of doubt flickered in her eyes as the girl, already seated in an empty private café room, gently touched the soft skin where her black knee-high boots met her hot pants, leaving alluring marks on her slightly chubby thighs.

Perhaps the previous predictions and guesses were wrong; the options do indeed add a bit of a quirky element.

of course.

None of this matters.

Since it's a simulation game, you just need to choose the ones that are relatively useful.

Alicia crossed her arms over her chest, her slender forearms pressing against the budding fruit. She gave up thinking and gently twirled the pink hair with her index finger.

"I choose the second one."

After careful consideration, you decided to make some minor adjustments to the banquet arrangements.

[You've already invited many outstanding people you've met before for this banquet; it wouldn't be bad for them to make friends with Jiang Cheng.]

The atmosphere at this networking event should be much more relaxed than a simple birthday party.

At least... that's how you think.

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9. Vilvi: Is this really Jiang Cheng's birthday?

"Ha... Ahh~?"

The girl climbed out of her sleeping bag in the tent, rubbed her sleepy eyes, yawned, and the thin blanket slipped off her body, revealing her flat stomach.

An inexplicable weariness accumulated throughout her body, with nowhere to be released, forcing the girl to arch her slender waist and abdomen like a cat, stretching in a cute way.

"Mmm-hmm-hmm-hmm—" After stretching, she let out a long sigh of laziness, and her whole body gradually shed the languid and soft feeling as she moved in the morning, becoming more energetic.

Pulling back a corner of the tent, the light of dawn, symbolizing the dawn's arrival, had already broken through the layers of white clouds. Soft, golden gauze fluttered gently in the direction of the pink and blue eyes, illuminating the ground washed clean by a night's light rain.

I could still feel the slightly damp raindrops dripping onto my arms; at this moment, that slight dampness had seeped deep into my body.

As Alicia sat in the tent, she could clearly hear the sound of the accumulated, clear raindrops dripping onto the bricks and tiles.

In the nearby woods, newly sprouted willows peek out, their jade-green leaves dripping with damp rainwater. A chill seeps into the body, and although it doesn't actually cause any real harm, the aftereffects, like rheumatism, still make one feel uncomfortable. A clear spring flowing down the hillside and the sound of raindrops mingling together create a serene beauty.

The tender willows of Xinzhu are full of youthful vigor.

Everything moves forward, and the world, still chilly, is gradually enveloped by sunshine and spring.

Just then, a gentle breeze came, rustling through the short grass and into the bushes. The soft rustling sound blended into the dense forest, which had the feel of a deep mountain forest. The warm spring day awakened the vitality of the white and purple flowers on the lemon trees, making them rustle noisily.

"Today... I need to get up early today."

"I can't stay in bed any longer."

"There are still important things to do."

Alicia rubbed her forehead, which was still slightly dizzy from partying until midnight the night before. She forced herself to stay awake and gently took off her delicate pink pajamas, which resembled blooming flowers.

Trying not to disturb Jiang Cheng, who was still fast asleep, she quietly took out the dress she had prepared, a new outfit she had bought for the banquet.

But when her slender arm reached over the boy's head, a mischievous impulse compelled the girl to gently wiggle her armpits.

She didn't have any ulterior motives. The innocent girl didn't understand anything about the "different filter" and was just using it to vent the emotions she had suppressed for a long time because she had been forced to stay away from the boy due to various messy things.

—Of course, there won't be any unpleasant odor either; a flawless young girl smells good everywhere.

After changing into her full outfit, the girl stared blankly at Jiang Cheng, who was still fast asleep beside her. She seemed to be thinking about something, and reached into her dress to adjust it, but still felt a little uncomfortable.

"It seems... I bought a little too small?"

There's no way to change it now. I'll just wait until my birthday in a few days and have Jiang Cheng accompany me to buy new clothes.

Alicia put her clothes into her sleeping bag, rubbed her chubby cheeks, shook off the drowsiness, took a deep breath, and felt much more refreshed before carefully stepping out of the spacious tent.

Bathed in the warm sunshine, she couldn't help but stretch.

Slender, white, and delicate fingers gently interlocked, and hands clasped in thin pink silk long sleeves forcefully raised their palms upward and straightened.