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That always vibrant pink figure is gone.

I'm not happy... really...

"Ah Qi."

Qiong walked up to Liuying without stopping and casually said something.

"I just received an urgent call, it seems to be something important. As soon as the train arrived at the station, I said hello and rushed off."

Qiong spoke casually, as if she were talking about a trivial matter.

"...Are you alright?"

"Firefly asked with concern."

She said I didn't need to come with her, and it shouldn't be a big problem.

Qiong shrugged, turning his gaze to the night sky, where a lingering afterglow of some kind of brilliance seemed to remain.

"Oh, right, fireflies,"

Qiong smiled brightly and pointed to the deep night sky, changing the subject.

"Did you see the fireworks just now? How did you feel?"

"Yes! I saw it!"

Liu Ying nodded vigorously, her eyes instantly lighting up as if she were once again reliving that breathtaking brilliance.

"It's so, so beautiful!"

Her voice was filled with heartfelt admiration, and deep within her blue-pink pupils, it seemed as if shattered flames were still reflected, like billions of burning stars, scattering and falling in all directions, forming a rain of light that covered half the sky.

"right?"

Qiong's smile deepened, carrying a hint of barely perceptible mischief.

"That was a surprise gift that Ah Qi specially prepared for us."

"Eh?!"

Liu Ying stared wide-eyed in surprise, her long eyelashes fluttering. "So it was Miss March who prepared this?"

No wonder the fireworks came out of nowhere, and the style was completely different from a normal fireworks show. It was clearly not the work of the family.

"How did she do that? That's amazing!"

Firefly asked curiously.

"Well..."

Qiong shrugged, revealing a mysterious yet undeniable smile.

"In her words, it's like the magic of a beautiful girl~"

"That's definitely a response typical of Miss March."

"Come on, let's thank Ah Qi together."

Qiong beckoned to Liuying, and solemnly clasped his hands together and closed his eyes, facing the dazzling night sky where the fireworks display had just taken place.

"Uh... Oh!"

Although Liu Ying felt that Qiong's way of expressing gratitude was a bit strange, and even a bit like some kind of mourning ritual?

But looking at Qiong's earnest profile, her doubts were instantly replaced by gratitude. She imitated Qiong, reverently clasping her hands together, gently closing her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly in the neon light.

"Thank you, Miss March, for giving us such beautiful fireworks!"

Qiong put on that gentle smile again, and naturally extended his hand, palm up, to the silver-haired girl in blue before him.

"Let's go."

His voice softened.

"I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting so long. This time it's our turn to do it together."

The firefly's heart seemed to skip a beat the moment Qiong extended his hand.

Against the backdrop of an ever-shining, brilliant starry sky and a torrent of flowing neon lights, Qiong's smile appears exceptionally clear amidst the interplay of light and shadow, carrying a warmth that reaches right to the heart.

at last……

"Ok!"

Firefly responded softly.

Slowly but firmly, she gently placed her delicate white hand into Qiong's warm and generous palm, and a bright smile spread across her face.

That smile wasn't an overly stunning display of melting ice and snow and the revival of all things.

Rather, they are like petals quietly unfolding in the morning light, pure and moving.

The two walked side by side onto the roller coaster that waited quietly under the starlight, a ride that led to the clouds and heartbeats.

"...I am truly grateful that you reached out to me before."

Sitting in the exquisite and elegant seat, Liu Ying did not let go of Qiong's hand.

The warm touch from my fingertips strangely dispelled the instinctive tension brought on by the height of the sky.

She had expected to feel uneasy, but as long as her hand was held firmly, a sense of security welled up inside her. Even without the protection of the Sam armor, as long as he was by her side, she would really be... fine.

"therefore."

The fireflies' voices were soft as they gazed down at the shimmering, dreamlike kingdom below.

"Only then can I introduce this paradise to you... It is willing to accept me, even though I do not belong here."

Qiong waved, using a joking tone to dispel the inexplicably sad atmosphere:

"What are you saying? Liu Ying is so beautiful and cute. If anyone is unwilling to accept you, then they should really sign a voluntary corneal donation form."

Qiong's direct praise made Liu Ying's pretty face flush with a captivating blush, hot and even more romantic than the red maple leaves of late autumn.

"I……"

The girl could only lower her head to hide her embarrassment. Only when the roller coaster started and a cool breeze came did Liu Ying slowly raise her head.

"Qiong, don't you doubt me?"

"What do you suspect?"

"They suspect I might be an illegal immigrant..."

The firefly's voice was somewhat low.

She was actually a rather clumsy person; Kaffa described her as straightforward and honest, while Silver Wolf called her stubborn.

Just like when playing games, she was always criticized for lacking strategy and for her gameplay being always simple and brutal, ending with "bang bang bang, bang bang!"

She is not good at being tactful or indirect; she is used to expressing her feelings directly.

But fireflies aren't stupid.

She knew that, given her intelligence, Qiong would definitely find it strange that she, someone of unknown origin and suspicious behavior, suddenly appeared and asked for help.

After all, Starry Sky has lost its previous memories.

Previously, there was always Elio's script to refer to, but for the past few months, Elio's script has become a tangled mess, like the headphone cord in a pocket, a complete mess of knotted threads...

The script even includes the bizarre twist of her calling Kaffa "Mom".

Fortunately, that script seems to have been scrapped.

Elio is writing her 79th version of the script, while Firefly has long since given up on the idea of ​​relying on the script for guidance.

Perhaps, without the script as a reference, she might have been a bit too hasty.

"So, are you an illegal immigrant?"

Qiong gripped the only railing in front of her seat with her left hand and held Liuying's small hand with her right, gazing at the scene before her that was slowly changing due to the acceleration.

"I……"

Liu Ying's breath hitched slightly.

Her thoughts drifted uncontrollably back to a quiet night when she sat alone on a high place gazing at the starry sky. Silver Wolf yawned and walked up to her.

"Can't you sleep?"

"I had a strange dream. I dreamt that Punk Lord was invaded by an electronic demon. I was running around trying to stick the virus to myself with bubble gum, and then I woke up."

"A dream..."

"Are we leaving for Pinocchio?"

"Yes, perhaps, my dream... is right there."

"But for someone who cannot dream to enter a synesthetic dream state, the price they have to pay is comparable to 'death'."

“I know that my consciousness will be shattered under the pressure of memory matter, and then reassembled in a special way so that I can reach the dream realm... That kind of death is not terrible, I am already used to it.”

"Well, whatever, good luck."

Memories were awakened by the howling wind.

“I…I have legal status…”

Her lips, a vibrant, cherry-red hue, murmured softly.

"No, Miss Firefly."

Qiong suddenly turned her head, her bright golden eyes locking onto the girl beside her with unusual seriousness, her expression stern, "You are the illegal immigrant!"

"!"

He found out!?

The thought was like a cold electric current that instantly ran through her body, and Liu Ying's pretty face instantly lost its color, and even her breath stopped for a moment.

Panic gripped her, and Firefly desperately tried to explain:

"I……"

However, after uttering just one syllable, Qiong's next words instantly shattered her mental defenses, leaving her stunned.

"otherwise."

Qiong gently shook their clasped hands, his tone suddenly shifting to a playful tone tinged with sincerity.

"How did you manage to sneak into my heart?"

Normally, he would refuse to say cheesy pickup lines.

Because it sounds really greasy!

But then again...

When you happen to have a girlfriend who is innocent, pure, gentle, and lovely, who takes every word you say seriously, blushes and gets excited about it, and reacts with the most vivid emotions...

That's not corny, but rather a unique kind of fun between the two of them.

Ultimately, what are truly corny pickup lines?

The chemical reaction is completely different when it is told to different people.

"...!"

The panic in those eyes, which had transitioned from blue to pink, had not yet completely faded before it was replaced by a surge of shyness.

Miss Firefly's small ears, hidden beneath her silver hair, turned bright red and hot at a visible speed, as if they could bleed.

She subconsciously tried to purse her lips to hide the intense turmoil in her heart, but her soft lips seemed to have a will of their own, and no matter what she did, she couldn't suppress them. They were even harder to control than Sam's fire control, and finally, a shy yet bright smile appeared on her lips.

What do you mean?

Is this...is this a confession?

...Is this not a confession?

Was what you just said a confession?

What should I do if Qiong confesses her feelings to me?

You should be happy...!

But how should we respond?