Genshin Impact, I, a mere mortal, cannot accompany you to the very end.

“Huh...?” Fa Nan was taken aback and looked at Xiao in disbelief.

Xiao subconsciously looked away, avoiding eye contact with Fa Nan.

Fa Nan bit her lip, maintaining her calm expression. She turned her face away, her dark blue eyes cold as ice, though her nails clenched her sleeves tightly.

“You actually come every year, you say you refuse, but you actually come every year.”

"Don't... talk nonsense."

"It's difficult," Fa Nan said softly.

However, her earlobes were slightly red.

It's like the glow of sunset tinged with the edges of white clouds.

"Don't... talk nonsense."

...

Nuoyan was caught in the middle, glancing at one and then the other, while Xiao stood on the edge, indifferent to everything, while Shui and Huo, the two girls, argued noisily.

The rain was still falling, but it wasn't particularly cold or damp. Perhaps it was because of the melting sunset; the rain felt ticklish and warm on my skin.

For some inexplicable reason, he watched this scene from afar, looking at the three of them, and felt somewhat happy.

Happy.

The most important thing in life is to be happy.

He gradually came to understand the meaning of those agreements.

Even if he doesn't remember the past, fulfilling the promise he made always makes him happy.

So Nuoyan clapped her hands happily, "Okay, okay, stop fooling around, let's wait a little longer, maybe someone else will come!"

-

The sun had completely set.

As dusk settled at the edge of the mountains, the sunset rain gradually stopped, and the night sky, washed clean by the rain, was clear and refreshing, revealing beautiful starlight.

Stars hang low over the plains.

It was already evening.

Mi Nu.

General Xin Yuan.

Mi Nu stared at the group in the forest with surprise, or rather, a hint of embarrassment.

What is all this...?

Xiao maintained his expressionless face, acting as if it were none of his business, while Fanan turned his face away, his ears slightly red... The most expressive was Yingyi, who stood with her hands on her hips, head held high, with a 'finally caught you' expression, a kind of harvest-like joy...

"Mian Nu, so you used to come in the middle of the night!"

She glared angrily at Mi Nu, her tone stern, but Ying Da was smiling—a beautiful smile. She hadn't smiled so happily in a very long time; the smile contained no impurities, just pure joy—this was her favorite way to smile before Fu She left.

Yingda counted on her fingers, "I come in the early morning, Xiao at noon, and Fanan at dusk, but you come at midnight... No wonder I've never seen you before!"

Mi Nu coughed, intending to explain that he was just passing by and had only come out of curiosity. He was a learned scholar, far more eloquent than Xiao and Fa Nan, and could concoct many plausible reasons.

His lips moved as if he was about to make a statement, but before he could speak, he suddenly froze.

Xiao and Fanan were also stunned.

Crystal clear.

That is...

Tears...?

they do not know.

"Great...so everyone's here."

"Great."

"So none of us ever left...that's great."

"I'm so happy..."

"I'm such an idiot, I didn't even realize it."

Yingda was still laughing happily, but her laughter was slightly choked. She lowered her eyes, her scarlet eyes sparkling with a crystalline light, a flowing light. Her shoulders trembled slightly, and tears streaked across her cheeks.

"Ying...Yingda?" Fanan whispered, instinctively patting Yingda's back.

"Yes, I'm fine, I'm smiling. I'm just happy." Yingda wiped away her tears with her sleeve, raised her head, and smiled radiantly: "So that's how it is..."

"turn out to be..."

She choked back tears and whispered, "So everyone still remembered Big Brother... I see..."

It turns out everyone hasn't forgotten their eldest brother.

Xiao, Fanan, and Mi Nu were all stunned.

"I'm so happy, this is the best New Year I've ever had."

"...Why?" Mi Nu asked, bewildered.

Yingda held Fanan's hand, gazing at Xiao and Fanan.

"It's been almost two thousand four hundred years... Two thousand four hundred New Years have passed, but only this New Year is one we've spent together. Yingda has waited two thousand four hundred years... This is our promise."

“Yingda is very happy, Yingda is really happy…” she said softly, her voice choked with emotion.

"Okay, okay, stop crying."

Fanan gently comforted Yingda, "Be happy, we're here, we're not going anywhere."

"Yes, yes, we're not going anywhere!"

Mi Nu, flustered, nudged Xiao in the back with his elbow, gesturing with his eyes, "You say something too."

"Boring, nothing..."

Xiao paused, a long, long silence followed, and finally, he said:

—"Happy New Year, Yingda."

happy New Year.

Nuoyan watched them quietly, observing this scene.

Even immortals shed tears.

Nuoyan felt he was right; the essence of the New Year is its human touch. The arrival of family is what makes the New Year truly special. But without fireworks, celebrations, or dumplings, they stood before the cold, desolate graveyard—this had absolutely nothing to do with the joyous atmosphere of the New Year...

But it felt strangely warm and cozy.

It just so happens to feel like the New Year.

Qing Nuoyan was also very happy to see them reunited.

I also felt the warmth.

Even if this warmth doesn't belong to him.

Even if he is all alone, even if he has forgotten everything.

That's just how these people are; seeing others happy and joyful makes them feel a little bit of happiness themselves.

"Alright," he clapped his hands with a smile, "We should celebrate the New Year!"

"Even though there's nothing here..."

Nuoyan took out the flask of ale, "But I have another flask of wine here."

The boy smiled gently, starlight reflecting in his deep blue eyes, making the starry sky appear brilliant.

Let's raise a glass together. To the New Year.

Yingda finally calmed down. She looked up, smiled at Nuoyan, and nodded seriously. "Yes. Let's have a drink together."

"Thank you, Nuoyan."

She said earnestly.

"Nothing to thank me for..." Nuoyan scratched his head. "Let's have a drink."

"Qing Nuoyan, what are you doing out here in the middle of the night? Who are you going to drink with?"

A cold voice suddenly came from behind.

"Your hair's wet again. Idiot... I told you not to get wet in the rain..."

A rambling, incessant voice.

Nuoyan paused for a moment, then suddenly smiled.

So he wasn't alone after all.

Volume 1: This is my last leave of the month, oh my god!

Hello everyone, I'm Sigu.

This is my second and final leave request this month.

I don't have a leave slip anymore. If I take another leave, I won't be able to get full attendance.

I coughed all night and couldn't sleep. When I woke up, I was in a daze and it was already afternoon. My head was still foggy.

It's been positive for ten days...

Very strange.

I don't have a fever or any pain now, just a cough that feels like it's going to come out of my trachea. I keep coughing, and I don't know if I'm getting better yet...

If the cough continues, I might go to the hospital to get it checked out. I don't want to regret it for the rest of my life.

I'll kowtow and apologize, sob sob sob. Omega, I could kill you a billion times and it still wouldn't be enough!