Danheng, on the other hand, thought of another old friend, his gaze drifting to the Milky Way outside the window.

Back then, Jingyuan... didn't even have the option to run away.

Having learned the whole story, Dean looked at Robert lying on the sofa and spoke.

Robert must be helped up... he needs to remember the light that once shone in his life.

In this story, I am merely a substitute; Harry must once again become the star in Robert's heart.

Afterwards, Xing took a picture of the two of them when they were children, replacing the picture of her and Dean on the table, and then turned off Dean's program on the TV.

Even if the initial process is painful, I hope he can remember what his childhood playmates look like, and remember the people who are truly important to him.

Whether he looks forward or continues to wallow in despair is a decision we can't make for him, but at least we've given him a chance to confront his own heart.

To test the results, we need to observe the extent of Dean's physical collapse.

Next up was a fan named Ji Lian.

Upon entering, one can see numerous Leslie Dean figures, clearly indicating that her world is completely occupied by Dean and that she is an extremely ardent fan.

The expressions on Dean's face reminded him of some unpleasant experiences.

Fanatical followers lurk in unexpected street corners, observing, taking photos, and sending chilling private messages...

But in the eyes of most people, these byproducts and the fame and fortune accumulated by celebrities are insignificant.

The two then began to debunk these imagined illusions, with some believing Dean to be flawless.

Dean acknowledged that he also has vulnerable parts and has made mistakes, but these are all part of who he is, and he hopes that everyone's imperfections can be understood.

Some also believe that anyone who slanders Dean is an enemy that must be eliminated.

Distinguishing between criticism and slander is not easy; I too have been lost in the turmoil of these two voices—it's a lifelong lesson, and I never truly grasped it.

But I understand one thing: those slanderous voices circulating abroad are no longer attacks directed at me personally.

It gradually evolved into a vicious cycle of irreconcilable conflict, a war... destined to have no winners.

Dean no longer cared about those baseless slanders; now he just wanted to break this sad cycle of malice.

These words, however, made the audience think in other directions.

"Ah, I get it, it's about labeling people!"

"All the cybernetic beings need is a vessel to attack others."

"Not only that, sometimes you don't even know if the person you're facing is a human!"

"What community imperial war!"

Dean felt he had found the source when he came into contact with a phantom that kept repeating "He is mine".

That desire that surged from the depths of his heart was a strong and frightening possessiveness that Dean alone could not handle, and so a battle began.

Preaching is useless for such fanatical fans.

After waking up yet another fan, Dean's body was already starting to give out.

The foundations that make up this body are crumbling, but Dean is not afraid; on the contrary, he is quite calm.

And next up is the last one, Flora.

Upon seeing the name, Dean seemed to recall something; it appeared that the person was someone Dean knew.

Indeed, Flora was Dean's former assistant.

Dean was somewhat surprised to see her.

[I never thought she would have such a deep obsession; there must be some hidden reason.]

As the story progresses, scenes from when Flora was initially brought in as a personal assistant appear.

Just like he said when facing the phantom, Dean is not perfect.

As Dean's personal assistant, Flora can see the imperfections beneath Dean's idol aura.

But despite her best friend's concern, she still chose to keep it a secret to maintain her image.

Finally, they arrived at a scene where the two of them were together.

Why are you suddenly so quiet? Smile! Where did your usual lively and cheerful Flora go?

Flora simply stated that she had already given all the necessary instructions.

After a brief silence, Dean spoke again.

[Flora—you know, right? After this tour, I'm changing agencies.]

Chapter 285 May the gentle universe bless your every breath.

With Dean announcing that he would be changing agencies, it also meant that his personal assistant would be replaced.

Despite Flora's outward bravado, promising to do the final work well, she was not as calm inside as she appeared.

Leslie... you idiot... you idiot...

The white characters floating in the air were clearly Flora's inner monologue, which allowed the audience to immediately perceive Flora's thoughts.

"Wow, Flora definitely likes Dean, no wonder she's here!"

"Sweet sweet!"

"Okay, okay, I need to watch this for Valentine's Day!"

Brain: Can't eat this! There's a knife in the back! Mouth: Shut up! I'll know if it's candy or not as soon as I taste it!

However, Dean had no way of knowing Flora's inner thoughts at this moment. Looking at her still calm demeanor, Dean pondered.

I'm wondering if it's possible...

But in the end, perhaps feeling that he hadn't treated Flora well in the past and fearing that she wouldn't be willing to switch companies with him, Dean chose to skip the topic.

All adventures eventually come to an end. Take care of yourself from now on, Flora.

Thank you. Please take good care of yourself in the future.

The misunderstanding between them caused them to miss each other.

Until she uttered those words of farewell, Flora felt as if she could no longer contain herself and let out a scream.

I like you...you silly thing.

This heartfelt monologue deeply moved the audience with its sincere emotion.

"Aaaaaah! The warrior of pure love collapsed to the ground!"

"Say it! Just say it!"

"Leslie, I hate that you're like a block of wood!"

"Being his personal assistant and seeing what Leslie is like in private means he's a good person too!"

"Leslie wanted to keep Flora by his side, right? How could he have missed out like this!"

"Because true love is about restraint!"

"Ouch, it hurts so much! So even a two-way arrow can lose!"

"For the rest of your life, I can only ask that you take good care of yourself!"

It can only be said that human emotions are so complex, and often, due to various considerations, people tend to bury their true thoughts.

Seeing this, even Xing at the time spoke up.

You're such a jerk.

"Who can argue with that, Miss Xing?"

In life, what could be more regrettable than missing out?

It's all my fault... I was too slow-witted, too perverse, and too self-righteous.

Dean looked like he was bowing his head in repentance, but fortunately he still had one more chance. Even if his physical body was gone, he didn't want to miss it again.

She shouldn't waste her life in reminiscence—the wounds opened by Leslie Dean are now my responsibility to mend.

Dean then stepped forward and approached Flora, calling out to her.

[...Mr. Dean? You...you're still here?]

In the dream, it seemed that Dean should already be boarding a flight about to take off.

Dean reassured Flora, saying that the main character of the flight was right there.

Seeing this, as if she had experienced this many times before, Flora complained playfully.

I'm going to cause them trouble again...

Haha, these are all minor matters, don't worry. But you—is there something else you want to say to me?

After a moment of silence, Flora still tried to persuade Dean to board a flight and leave as soon as possible, but Dean was unusually firm in his decision.

No, Flora, I won't go there.

Tonight, I will say goodbye to a woman who played an irreplaceable and important role in my life—though she was unaware of it.

Seeing Dean finally take that brave step forward, the audience's hearts were inexplicably ignited.

Kindness... sensitivity... forbearance... I can't list all the wonderful qualities she possesses. With her by my side, my life has been so smooth... She shouldered heavy responsibilities for me, allowing me to focus on my career.

I once took her efforts for granted, only realizing much later how naive and foolish I had been. For this, I beg her forgiveness...

[Besides that, there's something even more important. If I hadn't turned back, if that conversation hadn't happened—her life would have plummeted to rock bottom, and I would have personally created her misfortune.]

I absolutely, positively cannot forgive myself for making that choice.

So, Flora—I will absolutely not leave until you untangle the knot in your heart that binds you.

Her impassioned speech deeply moved the audience, and Flora, with tears in her eyes, shared her true feelings.

[Fool, Leslie...you fool...]

I've always... always liked... no, that's not right...

I've always loved you!

After saying those words, Flora returned to reality from her dream.

At this moment, the viewers in the live chat cheered for this belated confession.

"Ohhhhh!!!"

"Pure love is invincible!"

"I'm moved to tears, are all these side stories this powerful?"

"I have always loved you!"

"Waaah, it's all over now!"

"Even if I disappear, I will awaken the fans who are lost in the dream. This is the true Galaxy Star!"

Finally, Dean looked up at the beautiful view of Pinocchio and said.

[Ms. Xing, I've made a discovery, may I share it with you?]

Just now, for a fleeting moment... I suddenly felt that the problem that had been troubling me before didn't seem so important anymore.

Who am I? — This same question has haunted me since the very beginning of this form.

While reading Flora's memories, I felt for the first time as if I were inside the painting; her words and emotions truly moved my heart.

At that moment, I finally became certain: I no longer needed to doubt my own existence. I was the continuation of Leslie Dean's life.

Leslie Dean's own memories, combined with people's impressions and remembrances of him, are enough to make people human and me self.

The dream was about to end; Leslie Dean's body had begun to become transparent.

However, Dean felt as if he was seeing another version of himself, telling himself that he had done well.

Finally, before disappearing, Dean asked one last question.

[In your opinion, how will people remember Leslie Dean after I disappear?]

Even as a clone of his memories after death, he continues to repay his fans with love. It can be said that Leslie Dean is truly a star of the galaxy.

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