I found a belt in the Honkai Impact 3rd world.

"Hmm, I think I understand." Mo Mo nodded slightly, then raised an eyebrow. These changes will inevitably alter the development of the world, even to an unpredictable degree. Don't misunderstand, I'm not saying your approach is wrong, because no one can predict what will happen in the future. Making choices based on the current situation that are more technically feasible for most people—in a way, your approach is quite...

"Wrong." Mo Mo directly affirmed Mo Mo's actions. "The only reason I said so much is to remind you about that world..."

"In terms of the world, you don't have any advantage." The system's voice suddenly rang out, "What? I haven't even used the limit yet..." "So you mean my main storyline scenes were all for nothing?"

"You just gave me a chance to show off your superiority as a plot-driven person and then pull this stunt?" "No, that's it," Zanmo replied crisply. "Wasn't it amazing? Wasn't that unexpected? You didn't expect it, did you? So, don't worry, you can't guarantee that nothing unexpected will happen. At most, you only know who's who and who's who. Even if that world seems to have gained some advantage because of the plot, who knows what kind of problems might arise? Changes will naturally occur. I don't want to see Mo Zai, who hasn't experienced a huge shift yet, after Mo Zai arrives in that world..."

"Because of you, I died before I could even begin." "You're unhappy because of the explosive incident you found," Kang said, looking at him with dissatisfaction. "Every time I've messed with this idiot..."

Wherever there's trouble, he'll run into it. Does he even listen? I'm the one who always gets almost verbally abused by him. I don't even know who's really in charge. Mo Zai, give me a 2-7. : Mo Fa finally said with a heavy heart, "Use your own way."

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49. Farewell

"So, in conclusion, we're about to leave this world again." At the wooden table that night, Mo Mo explained the upcoming itinerary to the others. "Leave this world?" Holding her half-eaten bowl of rice, Xilin was the first to voice her question. "Where to?" "Of course, to my world, innocent little Xilin," Kiana said casually, sitting comfortably next to Mo Mo with a smile.

"Who are you calling 'little sister'?!" Celine stopped what she was doing, jumped off the chair, raised an eyebrow, and glared at Kiana.

"Just because you're younger than me, can't I call you 'little sister'?" Kiana retorted without flinching, speaking matter-of-factly. "Younger? You're kidding, I'm already..." Sirin's words caught in her throat. Her eyes darted around, racking her brains to find a way to fill in the gaps in her statement. "I'm already..."

Who would have thought that this young girl, in the year 2000, was also a young girl in her early teens? Although a long time has passed since then, Xilin is still a proper young girl.

"How old are you? 13? 14?" Kiana ruthlessly exposed Sirin's hesitant truth, and she laughed triumphantly, "That's why I said..."

"It's a little girl~" "Hmm---" Xilin's face gradually puffed up with dissatisfaction, but since she couldn't find any words to refute it, she could only snort and awkwardly sit back down.

"You guys witnessed this scene with your own eyes, and Mo Mo felt both angry and amused."

But this harmless joke seemed like their way of getting to know each other better. "Alright, stop interrupting." To prevent the topic from veering off course, Mo Mo quickly steered the conversation back on track. "Kiana's right, the world we're going to next is the one that's her home world. Do you have any questions?" Mo Mo's gaze swept around the room before finally settling on the petite figure. "I do." Sirin raised her hand slightly, drawing Mo Mo's attention. "What's that world like? How is it different from here?"

"In terms of timeline alone, it's a much more distant period of time than now, that is, the future," Mo Mo tried his best to make the explanation more easy to understand, "However, I can't say for sure what that world is like. I can only say that the situation is even more brutal than it is now, and everyone is living in a world where they are constantly striving for the possibility of tomorrow."

As a result, one of the key figures involved—who, to some extent, had "run away from home" for three years due to his own reasons—is now preparing to return to his long-lost hometown.

While it wouldn't be accurate to call it a triumphant return, it was certainly a fruitful experience. Not only did she hone her skills during this time, but she also brought along a formidable allied force. Kiana is now riding high, ready to brag to Mo Mo at any moment.

Although she didn't have any particular feelings for this world, she still couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness at parting. After all, the peaceful time she spent in this world was especially precious to her.

"By the way, Mo Mo." Xi Lin suddenly had another question, "Will Sister Mo Mo come with us?"... She really managed to infiltrate relationships without even realizing it. "Oh ho, is little Xi Lin reluctant to part with me?" Mo Mo, who was also sitting across the table, naturally joined the conversation. "I'm truly flattered, but I might have to disappoint you. I have other very important things to do, so I have to be separated from you for a while."

"Let's continue working together." "Well...it's a bit of a shame, but Xishan has to accept it. After all, Momo is incredibly busy, far more so than someone like me who's just an ordinary person." "So, Momo, when do we set off?"

"It should be in the next day or two. After all, we don't need to pack much luggage, just remember to bring everyone." As he spoke, Mo Mo's gaze swept over each person's head. "Sirin, Kiana, Kallen, Bella... and Seven and me." Mo Mo couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement. Before they knew it, a sizable group had already gathered. Thankfully, this team hadn't expanded again after their journey through the world.

"Are you leaving in the next couple of days?" After receiving Mo Mo's affirmative answer, Karen continued, "Mo Mo, could I go and meet with Yuto? I have some things I want to talk to him about before I leave."

"And Otto of this world?" Mo Mo paused slightly, but quickly resumed his normal movements. "No problem, no problem. Ever since we teamed up to beat him up, he should be exceptionally well-behaved now. After achieving his lifelong wish, perhaps he has begun to turn over a new leaf and seek a new path. But Kallen, this Otto..."

They not only share the same experiences and beliefs, but also the same aspirations... Therefore, I don't want to see him continue down the wrong path.

At least one day before we leave this world, let's say goodbye properly. To make sure that guy doesn't cause any more trouble, Karen has to give him a complete... radical ideological re-education. Even if she doesn't turn him into a model 21st-century "youth" embodying the Five Stresses, Four Beauties, and Three Loves, she has to at least prevent him from becoming a world-destroying demon king.

"Since you've put it that way, I certainly have no reason to refuse you. Just go ahead and do it." Mo Mo readily approved Karen's application. Tomorrow, I also need to say goodbye to everyone at St. Freya. After I return, let's set off together for the next world. Before that, everyone should finish anything they want to do beforehand, so you don't have any regrets later. "Oh!" Then I declare! Mo Mo slammed his hand on the table and stood up, "From now on, it's free time. Please do what you want!"

[You won't get lost this time, right?] Walking alone on the path, the system's voice suddenly rang in Mo Mo's mind. [Lost my foot! If Kiana hadn't led us astray last time, would we have wasted so much time?] Passing by rows of robots of various styles, Mo Mo glanced at the growing crowd around him and casually replied. The Schicksal headquarters seemed to have returned to its original state; the scars left by the earth-shattering battle two days ago didn't seem as deep or long-lasting as Mo Mo had imagined. However, this time, Mo Mo naturally headed to the Hyperion alone. The thought of leaving this gradually calming world and plunging into another turbulent and perilous world filled Mo Mo's heart with...

A mix of emotions welled up inside her. Perhaps deep down she still harbored a longing for a peaceful life, but Mo Mo, determined never to stop, wouldn't ignore Kiana's request. [Speaking of which...] The system's voice paused slightly, [Do you remember what she wanted to say to her before?] [Why are you suddenly asking this?]

[Oh, I'm just curious. After such a long series of interludes, what kind of plot will unfold in this standard story full of FAG elements? I'm really curious too.] The system's words contained some ambiguous meaning. [You wouldn't have already...] "Ah, the Hyperion has arrived." Mo Mo said in a flat tone. Unbeknownst to him, he had already arrived at the Hyperion, which was still docked at the Third Airport (under reconstruction). [Tsk, how old is he? Really.] Seeing that Mo Mo had no intention of continuing to pay attention to him, the system could only mutter to itself.

The Hyperion was already quite large, but Momo, having already been there once before, didn't wander around aimlessly and easily returned to the place he had just visited yesterday. "Hey, Headmistress Theresa, you're here." Momo looked at Theresa, who was sprawled on the sofa, listless and looking like a salted fish that hadn't yet turned over, with a bit of a puzzlement. However, compared to before, Theresa had changed out of her ever-present Terri-style nun's habit.

“You’re here.” Theresa rolled over, pressing down the sail she was lying on, and casually picked up a glass of dark green liquid from the table beside her.

"I just got back too. We were having a good discussion when suddenly someone wanted to see Grandpa. When he found out, he invited us all out, saying we'd talk about it next time." "It seems Karen is much faster than I am."

"Oh my, look who's here?" A familiar voice suddenly rang out behind Mo Mo. "Isn't this the MVP who shone brightly in this battle?"

"Teacher Himeko, so you're here too?" Mo Mo turned around and saw a figure she had expected. After missing that class, her complexion looked much better.

"Look at what you're saying, as if this place is my home. It's perfectly normal for me to be here, right?" Himeko casually sat down on another sofa, pointed behind Mo, and said, "Don't just stand there like an idiot, sit down. Although I didn't get to see your amazing performance the other day, I heard everyone say that you're actually... awesome." After a long pause, Himeko chose a word that, while not very elegant, was quite concise and clear. As she said, apart from feeling a few tremors when they split up, she didn't witness those magnificent scenes. "Well, it's alright, nothing to brag about." "But I'm relieved to see that you're safe and sound, Himeko. I hadn't seen you before and was worried something might have happened to you."

"My life is tough; it won't be taken away so easily." Himeko waved her hand casually. "But you didn't come here today just to chat with Theresa and me, did you? If you're looking for Kiana and the others, then you've come at a bad time. Mei and Bronya took Kiana out for a walk."

“That’s really not right.” Mo Mo shook his head slightly. “I’m here to say goodbye.”

"It's a bit complicated to explain, but anyway, I'm leaving this world." "Leaving this world?" Theresa and Himeko's expressions changed. "Are you going to die?" Seeing Theresa and Himeko's identical expressions, Mo Mo was also quite surprised. "So you didn't know I'm from another world."

Himeko and Theresa exchanged glances and shook their heads in perfect unison. "We've never heard of that before!"

It seems there might have been a slight oversight in one of the previous steps.

"So you've heard about it now," Mo Mo continued, "I'm leaving soon." "When?" "Today, after I say goodbye to you, I'll leave, but I didn't expect Kiana and the others not to... Hmm?" Seeing that Himeko and Theresa didn't move their lips, Mo Mo realized and turned to look at the door. The doorway, with two people standing at the same time, looked a little crowded.

Their expressions varied as well. "Are there only the two of you?" Momo glanced around, making sure he hadn't missed anything. "Where's Kiana?" "Kiana, isn't she right here...?" Mei reached for her hand, only to find nothing. "She was just here! How did she suddenly disappear?"

"You were so surprised that you didn't even realize when Kiana left..." Mo Mo sighed. "Well, since that's the case, I won't say goodbye." [Won't you say a few more words?] [That's about enough, I'm not good at this kind of situation at all.] "Thank you all for your care during this time, I hope you will all take good care of yourselves in the future." "In that case, we can only wish you a safe journey, Mo." Although her expression was slightly sad, Mei still smiled, "Please be careful." Same here. Himeko seemed quite unconcerned, 'It's a pity there's no wine, it's a bit lacking, but oh well, we can't drink now. Just don't die before me.'

"If I ever have the chance to pour wine on your grave in the future, I'll definitely be the one doing it." Mo Mo retorted, not to be outdone. "Really? Well, thanks a lot."

"Alright, what are you all talking about? What's with all this talk about dead graves? Can't you say something nice?" Theresa sighed helplessly. "But if you ever find yourself in dire straits in the future, my St. Freya will always have a place for you... a cleaner or something?" Your words are even more malicious than Himeko's! "I'm just trying to be helpful!" Theresa retorted, then casually shrugged. "Alright, alright, as long as everything's alright, that's all that matters. Besides, according to the script, you should be chasing after them now, don't waste time here." "It's just to avoid you guys labeling me as someone who left without saying goodbye." Mo Mo patted his butt and stood up. "Well, I'm off then, see you later..."

Squeezing past Mei, Mo Mo walked into the Hyperion's corridor without looking back. Just as he was about to turn the corner, he pulled his foot back. "What are you doing standing here?" Taking a couple more steps forward, Mo Mo asked Kiana, who was leaning against the wall with her hands behind her back. "Are you really leaving?" "Of course I am."

Kiana lowered her head even further.

"The other world must be very far away, right?" "At least you shouldn't be able to reach that place..." Mo Mo smiled slightly and asked jokingly, "What, are you reluctant to leave?"

There was neither rebuttal nor affirmation. "Just relax, you've finally gotten out of the shadows, don't put on that expression again," Mo Mo continued, "It doesn't suit you at all."

"I will come back," Mo Mo suddenly said.

"Close?" "What do you mean, 'wrong'?" Mo Mo said matter-of-factly. "Although it might not be realistic for you right now, it's different for me. After things are more or less resolved... cough cough, I'll occasionally come back for a stroll." (It seems he'd accidentally said something he shouldn't have.) "Will you really come back?"

"Really." Mo Mo answered decisively, then quickly made an X with his hands in front of him. "So you don't need to ask anymore. After all, in this world, I..."

"I quite like it." Kiana slightly raised her head, looked at him, and said in her O form, "Mo Mo,..."

A swift, silver flash streaked through the corridor and struck Mo Mo with perfect accuracy.

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50. I like you

"Yay! Senior!" Kiana, almost transforming into a streak of light, traversed the entire corridor in the blink of an eye, leaping and pouncing. She precisely wrapped her arms around Mo Mo's neck, spun him around a few times, and then hung on his back. 'Aren't you surprised?' Mo Mo's face contorted and flushed crimson as he coughed violently. 'No surprise, only shock! Are you trying to assassinate me?'

The sudden, unexpected attack had left Mo Mo feeling like her head was about to be twisted off. "Don't say that! I've been looking everywhere for you. So this is where you are," Kiana replied with a grin, but didn't let go. Her gaze shifted to the person in front of Mo Mo who looked exactly like her. "Oh, we meet again, my other self. You look much better today than before." "Ah? ...It's alright, thanks to your encouragement." Kiana scratched her head somewhat sheepishly, still avoiding eye contact with the person clinging to Mo Mo's back, seemingly still awkward in communicating with such a person. "I'm fine now." "No need to be so polite. That was something I had to do. Having gone through those things, I don't want anyone else to suffer the same torment." A fleeting sadness crossed Kiana's eyes, so brief it was barely noticeable. "Besides, you're from another world, how could I stand idly by? Right, Senpai? Your lovely 'student' is facing a crisis, you certainly wouldn't ignore that, would you?" Kiana smiled and winked at Momo beneath her.

“Of course,” Mo Mo replied matter-of-factly. “It’s my inescapable responsibility, whether as a friend or a teacher… And Kiana, can you get off me first? Are you addicted to lying on me?”

"What if things really break down if this continues?" Kiana grumbled, "Ugh, so stingy. Am I that heavy?" Although she grumbled in dissatisfaction, she still obediently slid off Mo Mo's back. "I feel like I've gotten heavier... cough cough, you came at such a bad time. Didn't you see I was saying goodbye to the other you?" Mo Mo's tone changed to a serious expression. "Everyone is making preparations, what about you?" "Me? What do I have to prepare?" Kiana shrugged indifferently. "I'm just drifting like a piece of duckweed, who am I going to say goodbye to?... Are we going together?" The other Kiana suddenly interjected. "To another world together?" "Because the world he's going to next is my world." Kiana patted Mo Mo's shoulder and said. This was a result he had promised long ago, and he only fulfilled his promise now. The other world, which is an insurmountable chasm for everyone, seems to them to be something they can cross easily and casually.

“Then you should just stay home and play... never mind.” Mo Mo sighed helplessly, turning to the other Kiana. “Kiana, were you trying to say something to me just now? This guy interrupted me so I didn’t hear anything. I only heard a ‘I…’ I just… thanked you.” Kiana took a deep breath and quickly bowed. “Thank you so much for your care and guidance these past few days!”

"You were saying before that I was being petty and making things difficult for you, but now you've finally come to your senses?" Mo Mo smiled nonchalantly. "Alright, get up. Why are you making such a fuss? I hardly recognize you anymore. Kiana has grown and changed a lot because of this incident, but she managed to stop herself just before she was about to plunge off a cliff. Mo Mo is right."

Even the slightest flutter of a butterfly's wings can create a fierce hurricane, let alone such a radical change. "I won't forget what you told me before," Kiana straightened up and said softly, her tone revealing an undeniable firmness. "I am who I am. Kiana or K423, these are all me... I won't continue to be lost!" Her heartfelt words revealed a vastly different state of mind, and also exuded a mature and reliable aura. "Hey, hey, hey, you're being too biased!" "Kiana complained, a little annoyed, "I said so much to comfort you, why don't you thank me? This kind of preferential treatment is too much!" "Alright, stop joking around. I'll thank you on her behalf, thank you to your ancestors, okay?" Although he was mostly relieved, Mo Mo continued, "I don't want a long farewell, but please let me say a few more words. Kiana, although this incident is over, and due to various coincidences it can be considered a safe and successful conclusion, but... this is not just an end, but also just a beginning. Your road ahead is long, and you will encounter many unexpected accidents, even more severe than this one. When that time comes, the responsibility of protecting this world will fall on your shoulders." "Be brave and face your own power, then accept it, and finally master it. I believe you can do it. Only then will you be more composed when facing unknown threats in the future." Kiana nodded vigorously, then hesitated and asked, "But if that time comes... will you come back?" "I can't say for sure," Mo Mo shrugged. "So don't expect me to magically appear and change the tide. Don't always think about relying on others."

"I didn't," Kiana muttered under her breath, then turned around. "Then I'll go back. You're leaving too, right?"

"Remember your words, you said you would come back."

"By then, I'll definitely become strong enough, and then I'll give you a good beating!...Hmm?" Mo Mo made a surprised nasal sound. Was something wrong here? What the hell is "give you a good beating"? Is this how you treat your savior? "Then..." The rest of the words seemed not to come out of her mouth.

After uttering her last words, Kiana took off running, her figure disappearing at the end of the corridor. "She didn't even explain herself properly...really," Mo Mo muttered, scratching his head in bewilderment. "What's unclear? Didn't she say she'd beat you up badly?" Kiana, standing beside Mo Mo, said seriously, "Then she's definitely going to bury you next, that's the proper one-stop service." "Get lost," Mo Mo shoved her, rolling his eyes. "She's a good girl now, how could she do something so ungrateful? But it seems like vowing to beat up your benefactor already seems quite ungrateful. Let's go back." Glancing one last time at the corner at the end of the corridor, Mo Mo didn't say anything more, simply turning and leaving decisively.

"Wait for me!" Kiana glanced at Mo Mo, mimicking his gesture, before lightly following behind. "Hey, senpai, are you a little reluctant to leave?" "What's there to be reluctant about? It's not like I won't have a chance to come back sometime. I can always come back to visit whenever I have time." Mo Mo's reply seemed indifferent. "What was that saying again? 'In this world full of partings, we are all bad at saying goodbye.' I think that's what it was?"

But that's part of the journey. Getting to know different people, sharing experiences, and then waving goodbye. The important thing isn't the result, but enjoying the process. Although the previous sentence doesn't seem to convey this meaning, it surprisingly fits perfectly here. "That's what you told me back then," Kiana retorted mercilessly, "and then you stood me up like that, how do you explain that?"

“Because this is an unavoidable event, I have no explanation,” Mo Mo replied casually, looking down at a stack of papers that had appeared in his hands at some point.

From a few scattered cards at the beginning to a dazzling array now, each card is a testament to his journey and a proof of the bonds he shares. Finally, Mo Mo's hand stopped on one of the cards. "As expected," Kiana craned her neck to glance at it, nodding without a hint of surprise. "As expected of you. I don't know when this card with the image of a silver-haired girl got mixed in with this pile." A sudden, inexplicable annoyance washed over her. "Kiana suddenly said. Momo stroked the brand-new card and asked, "What's wrong?" "My card has already been given away by you, and now there's one of hers." Kiana frowned and muttered, "Hmm—--annoying." "Does having a card really matter?" Momo turned his head slightly, looking at the face that was slightly furrowed by a minor displeasure, and asked, "Weren't you always by my side?" Kiana gradually slowed down and fell behind Momo, but quickly caught up again. "Yeah, it's just a souvenir. Hmph." "Look how happy you are." "Of course, the crisis in this world has been temporarily resolved, and I've been working so hard on the other side too." Kiana clenched her fist and said enthusiastically, "I need to work harder too..." Momo's voice paused slightly. "I suspect you're trying to persecute me, and I already have evidence." "Heh." Kiana tapped her forehead and stuck out her tongue, "You've been found out."

Mo Mo almost mistook this corridor for the street at dusk, even the corner not far ahead seemed fraught with danger. "It was just a joke, why are you so concerned, senior?" Kiana said nonchalantly. "Black luxury cars don't appear on air battleships."

"Oh...right, Kiana." Mo Mo seemed to remember something. "I haven't had a chance to mention it to you before, so why are you still calling me 'senpai' even now? Wasn't that just a disguise you used to hide your identity at the beginning?" "Isn't 'senpai' a good title?" Kiana retorted. "Doesn't that title sound nice? Or...do you think it sounds too formal?"

“Look, Karen calls you Momo, Sirin likes to call you by your name, and that damn system and your sister like to call you ‘Mo-zai’,” Kiana counted on her fingers. “I just wanted to make things special, so that when I call you, you’ll know who it is, isn’t that great?” “If that’s what you think… then what about before we met in Canghai City?” Mo Mo continued to ask, “It couldn’t be before, could it?”

"Back then..." Kiana's eyes darted around, changing the subject, "Eh, I forgot." "You can forget that?" Mo Mo was taken aback. "You can forget something so important, why can't I?" Kiana retorted, pouting. "That thing you wanted to say to me, I waited so long, and you forgot it too. You were waiting long before he set that flag, but it's still nowhere to be found. Compared to this so-called title, that's clearly more important, isn't it?" "Well..." Mo Mo guiltily turned his face away. "Never mind." Kiana sighed helplessly, "Anyway, I didn't expect you to..." "I like you?"

The footsteps that had been walking briskly ahead suddenly stopped, and she froze on the spot. When the only two sounds of footsteps and conversation ceased, those four words seemed to possess some magical power, making time itself seem to stand still. ... Seeing Kiana frozen in place, Mo Mo couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?" "Nothing," Mo Mo replied. Kiana, who had been stiff, instantly thawed, covering her face and taking a deep breath. "I just thought I was hallucinating. It's nothing serious."

"I like you." This time, his tone changed slightly.

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51. Only an idiot would agree to that!

The corridor was eerily quiet. Neither Mo Mo nor Kiana uttered a sound, remaining completely silent in this almost frozen space, waiting for time to slowly pass. Only the four clearly enunciated words still echoed in their ears—like drops of water falling into the lake of their hearts, creating ripples upon ripples. There was no possibility of mishearing. "I like you," just those four words.

After repeating those four words again, Mo Mo didn't speak again. Kiana turned her head slightly, her astonished gaze falling squarely on Mo Mo's face. Without the slightest deviation, she tried her best to catch a clue from his expression that could reveal his inner thoughts.

However, whether it was because Kiana's skills were not up to par or Momo's "disguise" was too perfect, Kiana's attempt to read minds failed after only a few tries.

The initial ripples have now gradually brewed into a raging torrent. This is a confession, without a doubt, it's definitely a confession. The air between the two, previously filled with unchanging silence, has gradually become thick with awkwardness.

If it existed, she might not be able to suppress her inner impulse and throw it straight out the window. Torn by this conflicting feeling, Kiana wasn't considering a "yes or no" question, but rather, how did this simpleton suddenly become so clever? Without any warning, without any hesitation, without even the slightest preparation, he unreasonably threw a bomb with its fuse pulled into her hand and then waited for the final result. Cunning! Absolutely cunning! What purpose was hidden behind this, what deeper meaning lay behind it? Kiana gradually calmed down, beginning to ponder the deeper meaning behind Mo Mo's sudden action. The astonishment on Kiana's face gradually faded, but strange thoughts welled up in Mo Mo's heart. While it was true that he had no experience, wasn't this scene a little off? Even if you haven't eaten pork, you've at least seen pigs run; Kiana had completely exceeded Mo Mo's expectations.

Although he irresponsibly believed that Kiana had a high chance of agreeing and had long anticipated being rejected, he never expected the stalemate to turn out like this.

"Can you stop teasing us like this? At least give us a 'friend card' or something first, right?" [I see (I get it).] A thought flashed through Mo Mo and Kiana's minds simultaneously. [I see (I get it).] Kiana felt she had grasped the truth. "I like you, and everyone else. Yes, that's it, only this reason can perfectly explain why this idiot would say such a thing so casually under these circumstances without any buildup. Giving everyone equal care and affection is truly quite admirable."

[Kiana is probably thinking about how to refuse in the most appropriate way...] Mo Mo's eyes gleamed, deep in thought. [As expected, I was too reckless.]

"Did you bump into me?" Those words just now flowed out naturally, as if water had found its way in, and by the time Mo Mo fully realized what had happened, there was no turning back. It seems I was just being presumptuous.

[System, what do you think? 1 At this crucial moment, Mo Mo chose to turn to the "third party" who had been silent since the beginning.... His mind was utterly silent; he heard no response. [System?]

No matter how Mo Mo tried to call out, the system seemed to have vanished from his mind, disappearing without a trace. In such a critical moment, he could only rely on himself...

Their simultaneous opening of the tongue was met with yet another simultaneous silence. "You go first (You go first)" Kiana and Momo's synchronization was steadily increasing; their timing of speaking and their silences were impeccable. "Then I'll go first (Then I'll go first)" Kiana and Momo turned their faces away, taking a deep breath. "Who should go first (Who should go first?)" Unfortunately, in such a brilliant double act, there was no third party to act as the audience. "You go first!" This time, Kiana finally got the first move. "Okay," Momo nodded knowingly, "Go ahead." "Okay, I'll say it." Kiana was about to say something when she suddenly stopped. What was I going to say? Oh, right, it was about this silly guy's inexplicable confession.

"I won't be fooled by you!" Kiana bared her teeth, trying to put on a fierce expression. "You're probably waiting for my answer before saying 'I like everyone' and then laughing at me, right? I've seen through you." ??? "I see, so this is your way of refusing. Perfect. At this moment, all I need to do is say 'Oh, I didn't expect you to find out,' and this head-on confrontation will be turned into a slightly overstepping joke. I didn't expect Kiana to be so thoughtful, coming up with such an excuse in such a short time that avoids awkwardness for both sides. Without any preamble or embellishment, it provides strong evidence for this excuse. It's truly impressive. Now, the one who hesitates is Mo Mo. Whether to press on and strike hard or retreat and reconsider later, it all depends on his choice. This is the only chance to turn back. Mo Mo's choice is..."

"Although Kiana, what you said is indeed true..." Mo Mo scratched his head, his gaze somewhat unfocused. Having burned his bridges and cut off all escape routes, he had lost some of his composure, replaced by a visible hesitation... and shyness. "But this time, I'm not saying this in jest." Mo Mo continued, "I like you, I like Kiana Kaslana."

The carefully constructed barrier crumbled instantly, returning to its original state. Now, there wasn't even a sliver of space left for self-deception. So, was there only one possibility? Kiana buried her head, a few striking blushes and warmth visible through her silver hair. Her hands were behind her back, her two index fingers tangling haphazardly, like her chaotic and turbulent thoughts. "Do you remember?" Kiana's voice suddenly dropped to a whisper. "Things from the past. If that's the case, does it mean that back then…" "No." Mo Mo's answer was equally decisive. "I still don't remember anything." "Huh?" Kiana was stunned again. "I don't remember any of the people, things, or events I experienced before, not even the slightest impression." Mo Mo directly rejected Kiana's answer.

He guessed, but then quickly changed the subject, "I just remembered that feeling." Mo Mo's words left Kiana confused. "From the first time I saw you in Canghai City, I was very clear that I didn't know you, and I had no memory of you, yet it seemed like we were..."

What I initially thought was just a figment of my imagination turned out to be a lucky guess of the truth. "Then, when I met you again in Cangqiong City, I realized it wasn't an illusion. Now, the three points of 'past,' 'future,' and 'future' are enough for Mo Mo to see the truth clearly." "I don't know when it started, but having you by my side seems to have become a matter of course, and all my actions and behaviors are so natural." Mo Mo softened his tone and continued, "So it's not a passing fancy, but rather something I've long been accustomed to, accustomed to having you by my side, accustomed to liking..."

Mo Mo didn't know when it started, nor did it matter. As long as this feeling remained unchanged, that was enough. "I don't have the memories of those three years, but what was left behind after those three years is etched into my being, unforgettable. Now, there's no turning back. In this final stretch, let's launch the final charge! Mo Mo, charge! Charge! Charge!" Kiana, I love you.

This was the third time he had said those words today. "...Promise me, okay?" The words had barely left his lips when Mo Mo felt his heart pounding wildly, the rapid beating overwhelming most of his hearing, leaving only a small portion for Kiana's reply. Alright, he was now cornered; the battle with no winners was about to end. All other thoughts were forgotten; now he only needed to consider whether to agree or not. Kiana's face, hidden in the shadows of her hair, remained unseen; only the two index fingers intertwined behind her moved faster and faster.