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Upon hearing that Fang Qiu and the others were leaving Inazuma that night, Coral Palace Heart Sea invited them to visit Haiqi Island together next time.

Fang Qiu readily agreed and even exchanged mailing addresses with her.

After a hearty meal, they left the restaurant together.

Just then, Fang Qiu noticed a standee of Miss Hina not far away.

Then she asked the traveler if he knew who the signboard belonged to, saying that she felt it looked somewhat familiar.

These words startled Goro so much that his hair stood on end, and he quickly gave Yinghe and Paimeng a meaningful look.

Seeing that Ying had successfully diverted Fang Qiu's attention, Goro finally breathed a sigh of relief.

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P.S.: There will be another update later.

Chapter 402 Fireworks fade, but human kindness endures

Dusk, a time of solitude.

As dusk settled, the islands were bathed in an alluring orange-red hue.

At the port, seabirds flew across the shimmering sea with low cries, while sailors busied themselves preparing to set sail.

Today, many of those who came to participate in the Rongcai Festival will be leaving Inazuma.

Southern Cross fleet, ahead of the Death Star.

Ayaka Kamisato, Yuzu, and Miko Yae gathered in front of the ship to bid farewell to Fang Qiu and Kuri.

"Miss Fang Qiu, traveler, Paimon, have a safe journey."

Ayaka Kamisato looked at Fang Qiu and said, "Miss Fang Qiu, it's a pleasure... to meet you."

"I'm also very happy to be your friend."

Fang Qiu smiled as she held the gifts they had given her.

There was a folding fan given to her by Ayaka Kamisato, a small bag that matched the clothes of Hayato, who had rushed to the port to see her off despite being sleepy, and a four-leaf clover badge that Klee had asked Abedo to make for her.

Upon hearing the word "friend," Ayaka Kamisato's eyes lit up.

The folding fan she gave to Fang Qiu was her favorite one, which she had kept in her room without ever using it.

She had originally intended to say "friends," but after hesitating, she said "I know you" instead.

She has very few friends, so...

The only people they could truly open up to were the traveler and Paimon.

She also had a good relationship with Xiaogong.

However, she was never able to get along with Xiaogong at will; perhaps this was the shackle of her family.

In front of the people of Inazuma, she must be the flawless version of herself.

Unfortunately, Fang Qiu is leaving soon, and we will only be able to communicate through letters from now on.

However, letters are just too slow...

Ugh……

The traveler and Paimon are gone, and Fang Qiu is gone too...

She's all alone again...

Ayaka Kamisato felt a tightness in her chest...

"By the way, why hasn't Xiaogong arrived yet? The ship is about to leave!"

Paimon said with some doubt.

"Yes, where is Sister Xiaogong?"

Klee looked around but didn't see Naganohara Yoomiya, and said somewhat aggrievedly, "Does Yoomiya-neechan not like Klee, so she doesn't want to come and see Klee off?"

"Don't worry, how could Yoomiya-nee dislike Klee? She's probably just preoccupied with something else."

Fang Qiu gently rubbed Ke Li's head and said.

"Okay, Klee understands."

Klee nodded.

They chatted as they waited. To make the farewell less sad, Fang Qiu kept telling them happy things, so much so that Zao You couldn't help but fall asleep.

The sun had completely sunk below the horizon, and night had fallen.

The Emperor has not yet arrived.

But Mondstadt's merchant ships have been delayed for too long and can no longer wait; they must set sail immediately.

Although Beidou did not urge the Southern Cross fleet, many crew members were already resting on the ship's side.

All that's left is to set sail.

It seems we won't be able to wait until the evening palace.

"It seems to be getting late. If she arrives, please tell her that I've had a very pleasant time with her these past few days."

Fang Qiu sighed and said.

"Klee too."

Klee continued.

"Yes, I will pass on your message."

Ayaka Kamisato nodded.

"If you ever come to Liyue, you must come find me."

Fang Qiu said with a smile.

"Then you'll have to treat me to something delicious. I've heard there's a famous restaurant in Liyue called Liuli Pavilion."

Yae Shenzi said.

"The food at Wanmintang is even better; I'll treat you then."

Fang Qiu smiled.

"Then I'll remember that."

Yae Shenzi said.

After saying goodbye, Klee and Abedo boarded the merchant ship back to Mondstadt first.

Afterwards, Fang Qiu bid farewell to Ayaka Kamisato and the others, and boarded the Death Star with the Traveler and Paimon.

"Aren't you going to wait?"

Beidou asked with a smile, "The Southern Cross fleet isn't in a hurry."

"Sorry to keep you waiting for so long, Beidou. We can't keep waiting any longer, let's go."

Fang Qiu shook his head and said.

Although she wanted to say goodbye to Naganohara Yomi-no-miya before leaving, it wouldn't be right to keep so many people in the Southern Cross fleet waiting for her alone.

"Alright then, let's set sail."

Beidou nodded, waved his hand, and the crew members began to move.

Weigh anchor, lower sails, and turn the rudder.

The boat started moving slowly.

Fang Qiu and Ying came to the stern of the ship together. Looking at Yae no Kamiko and the others on the shore, Fang Qiu felt a little sore.

Although we've only spent a few days together, I've had a really great time.

Unlike leaving Liyue, which is only a temporary departure, leaving Inazuma means not knowing when you can return.

That's why she wanted to say goodbye to Xiaogong before leaving.

She had initially thought that Yoomiya had only gone back to Hanamisaka temporarily that morning, but she hadn't expected that he would actually be delayed...

I wonder if I've run into some big trouble...

Just as Fang Qiu sighed and waved goodbye to Yae no Miko and the others, a whooshing sound rang out.

Immediately afterwards, a beam of fire shot into the sky, and multicolored flames exploded in the sky.

"Huh? It's...fireworks?"

Fang Qiu was taken aback.

"Aren't fireworks not allowed today?"

Paimon was puzzled.

"Lord Yae no Kami, what's going on?"

Ayaka Kamisato, who was at the port, was also puzzled. She turned to look at Yae Miko, who was watching the fireworks blooming in the night sky. She smiled gently and said, "Don't worry, this was my special permission. It's just that it took too long. Fang Qiu and the others almost left."

"I see……"

Ayaka Kamisato immediately understood.

"very noisy……"

Zaoyou poked her head out of the wooden barrel and looked up at the sky with everyone present.

The instant she looked up, countless flames shot into the sky, and dazzling fireworks bloomed and spread across the air, illuminating the entire night sky.

"It's Yoomiya, it's Yoomiya's fireworks. The biggest one was specially made by Yoomiya for me and the traveler."

Paimon said with some excitement, "The Night Palace is bidding us farewell in its own way."

"So that's how it is."

Fang Qiu murmured, her crimson eyes reflecting the fireworks in the sky.