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[CN Server][HD] Kiro SSR: Empty Impressions
“Only the summer days know when I’m secretly thinking of you”
“Let’s dance!”
Original Source: https://m.weibo.cn/3248438592/4561381615470989
PROLOGUE
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[This is an event for 4th anniversary of MLQC/Love and Producer CN server!]
The translation is undercut. You have been warned about spoilers.
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Prologue :
The winter sun pouring warmly on the balcony of the dessert shop dazzled the array of the desserts on our table.
Kiro pulled up his wig and continued to discuss the topic with me with a great interest.
Kiro : “For cheesecake, you have to eat it with the bottom of the base to experience its beauty!”
MC : “I feel so too! If you eat the cake top part alone, the taste will be monotonous.”
MC : “Speaking of it, why is the decoration of the cheesecake so dull?”
MC : “Obviously, if the chocolate sauce was topped, the appearance would be much better.”
Kiro moved his fingers and pushed down the exaggerated glasses on the bridge of his nose.
Kiro : “Miss Chips, you don’t know anything.”
Kiro : “The point of the cheesecake is its mellow and soft texture. If it is topped with chocolate sauce, the taste will be overwhelming.”
Kiro : “If it is to pair with a drink, the most suitable is black coffee or simply a glass of sparkling wine…”
Seeing the look of Kiro on the opposite side, my heart moved and suddenly I thought of something.
Maybe, this is a good opportunity to collect the materials.
I coughed slightly and raised the camera in my hand.
MC : “This "Love Around The City” event is quite rare, do you want to record our moments with photos?“
Kiro blinked and brought another piece of cake to my lips.
Kiro : "Does MC mean to check in and take pictures in front of landmarks of every location?”
MC : “Don’t be so serious!”
I bit the cake and showed him the photo I just took.
MC : “I mean as long as it is a beautiful moment~”
MC : “Just like this one, I think you looked cute when you introduced the cheesecake so seriously!”
With a bright smile in Kiro’s eyes, he took the camera from me.
Kiro : “Then I should capture one right now.”
Kiro : “Because the moment when Miss Chips smiles at me is the most beautiful moment~”
Kiro : “Hmm let me see, right now the scenery outside the balcony is a perfect angle for the background, okay?….Huh? There’re so many people in that store!”
Kiro and I straightened up, our eyes simultaneously attracted by a long line of shops on the corner of the street.
MC : “Earrings of flowers…It’s a flower earring shop.”
MC : “After we finish eating, let’s go shopping over there too.”
Kiro nodded and after a while, he suddenly thought of something and spoke with slight embarrassment.
Kiro : “But if we don’t start now, our progress of the event will be much slower than others.”
I looked towards the direction of Kiro’s fingers and saw that many people were holding hands and running together with the event flyers of “Love around the City.”
Kiro and I looked at each other and spoke in unison.
MC : “Then let’s put aside the earring shop or something.”
Kiro : “Desserts can be put away for later.”
MC : “I have been looking forward to this event for so long, we must not lose to others at the last minute.”
Kiro took up his scarf and mask in one hand and raised the cup at me with another.
Kiro : “After finishing this cup of coffee, we can set off!”
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PROLOGUE CLEARED~
First Station : Dongning District 东宁区 Rescue Centre
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Karma Quote : “The secret to my inspiration, I’ll reveal it only to you.”
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Part 1
The harmonious melody gradually turned cheerful and the accordion street performance was about to reach its final climax.
Audience: “La la la~ la la la hey!”
MC: “La la la~ la la la la hey!”
I joined the audience to the melody, clapping enthusiastically as the last note came in and out.
The busker waved to us with a smile and said something to Kiro who was accompanying them when the performance officially ended.
The crowd gradually dispersed and Kiro jumped to my side in quick steps. The end of his golden hair moved slightly with the sky and his bright blue eyes were full of satisfaction.
Kiro: “How was it?”
MC: “Super amazing!”
MC: “How did you achieve such a seamless accompaniment? Have you practiced this song before? What did he tell you-”
Kiro: “Pff- Miss Chips, you have so many questions that I don’t know which one to answer first.”
MC: “It doesn’t matter whichever comes first as long as you answer them.”
Kiro: “I haven’t practiced at all, this is the first time I’ve heard this type of ballad. Impromptu accompaniment is not that difficult. After all, music is the same everywhere.”
Kiro: “As for what the artist uncle said to me….”
Kiro looked at me innocently.
Kiro: “I didn’t understand.” *snickers cutely*
MC: “Pff hahaha!”
MC: “It’s okay, I think he was praising you for being his good partner!”
Kiro: “NONONO! Just you is enough as my good partner.”
Kiro pretended to look at me mysteriously, motioning me to come closer.
Kiro: “One of the most important things I gotta tell my good partner is that I have an inspiration!”
MC: “Really?”
Kiro: “Mm! I’m going to add a few brighter cords to the chorus….just like the song just now.”
Kiro: “That will make the entire song more cheerful!”
MC: “Sure enough, writing songs need a discovery of inspiration in life!”
Kiro: “Thanks to you for pulling me out. Otherwise, I would still be bored in my house, worrying.”
MC: “After all, it’s a songwriting invitation from Senior Lawrence. It really has to be done more perfectly.”
Lawrence is a singer who Kiro respects very much and is quite famous in the music world.
Kiro made a special trip abroad this time to participate in a charity performance at the invitation of his “predecessors”. They were going to sing a new song written by Kiro.
This song tells a story about giving. After its premiere, it will also become a promotional song for a well-known charity.
MC: “But your new song is perfect, isn’t it?”
Kiro: “How is this perfect? It’s far from it.”
Kiro took my hand and showed a smile even brighter than spring
Kiro: “Taking advantage of the presence of the god of the inspiration, we gotta continue to find “it” and sing it!”
Part 2
The afternoon sun was bright and gave a golden color on both horizons.
A breeze blew and the green leaves of the street trees rustled. I raised my hand to straighten my blown hair—
Kiro: “MC, look at me!”
The moment I turned my head, I heard a “click” sound of Kiro pressing the shutter.
Kiro: “Yes! This shot is very beautiful.”
Kiro enthusiastically handed the camera to me as he spoke but the screen suddenly went dark with a warning sound of “low battery” twice.
On the dark screen, only our facial expressions were reflected.
MC: “Haha, didn’t you just say you will save the power?”
Kiro: “Saying that is one thing, seeing beautiful scenery that you can’t help but capture is another.”
Kiro: “But we’ve taken a lot of pictures and now the camera is full of inspiration materials.”
Kiro raised his eyebrows and put away the camera as he spoke. The moment he lowered his head, beads of sweat on his forehead became clearly visible.
The weather in March has been noticeably warmer and it is indeed still a little hot after walking all this way.
I took out a tissue and wiped the sweat for him, then looked around and found five or six coffee shops not so far away.
MC: “Let’s find a place to sit and have a drink to take a break.”
As if to attract more customers, there are display boards promoting special drinks in front of several coffee shops.
Kiro: “So the shop’s name is “Flower and Coffee”….. no wonder there were so many flowers at the door.”
MC: “And there’s a “Spring limited cherry blossoms flavor” drink, why don’t we try it….”
MC: “The “Daily Special” on the other side also looks good….Roasting the coffee beans yourself and the taste of the coffee may be very special.”
Kiro: “Or….this one?”
Following the line of direction of Kiro’s finger, I saw a simple coffee shop. There was no drink introduction on the display board but just two little people drawn simply.
The little people hold a gift box in each hand and the box reads….
Kiro: “Luck….exchange?’ Kiro read out the words and nodded while pinching his chin.
Kiro: “Well, it has managed to pique my curiosity.”
MC: “Since you’re curious about it, let’s go in and have a look?”
We smiled at each other and rushed in quick steps.
In the retro-style shop, the aroma of coffee floated in the air.
A row of small sofas for rest came into our view, the soft and comfortable fabrics making people want to sink in.
The coffee machine and various syrups were neatly arranged on the left bar. I walked over to the bar and looked down at the menu with cute illustrations.
MC: “I want to order a signature latte!”
Kiro: “Then what should I get….”
When Kiro was pondering, a white haired old grandmother suddenly came out from the storage room next to us.
???: “WELCOME Welcome, welcome, lovely guests from China~”
The old grandmother took a bag of fresh coffee beans, laughing and some wrinkles even appeared on her face.
MC: “You….speak Chinese?”
Shop Owner: “I lived in China for a while when I was young, so I can speak a little bit of it. Now that I see Chinese guests, I feel nostalgic.”
MC: “Hearing Chinese here, I also feel very cordial.”
Shop Owner: “Haha, the Chinese guests who came to exchange luck before also said the same.”
MC: “Exchange luck?”
The old lady smiled and pointed behind me. I turned around and saw that there was a staircase leading to the second floor in the corner.
Shop Owner: “There are many treasures on the second floor, all of which are “lucky things” left by every guest who has visited here.”
Kiro: “Oh~ That’s why the sign at the door says “Exchange Luck”.”
Shop Owner: “Yes, this is a “special feature” of our shop.”
The grandmother shook her finger mysteriously.
Shop Owner: “If you have something you like, exchange it with something of your own!”
Part 3
There were several neat rows of shelves on the second floor of the coffee shop. I walked between the two shelves, my eyes flicking across the rows of disparate items before finally landing behind a tea cup.
MC: “Huh, this is?”
I gently pushed the tea cup at front and found a small sign hidden behind.
MC: “…..Whether you win or lose, running through the whole distance is a way to overcome yourself.” It seems that this is a participation award in a long-distance running competition.”
Kiro: “This picture frame also has something written on it, but there is only one sentence.”
Kiro: “Stay humble and always reflect”, which seems like to be an insight for the process of learning to paint.”
Kiro and I looked at each other and picked up a random item. Sure enough, there were signs and symbols hidden behind them. They all were written in different languages.
Kiro: “It turns out that the “Mystery” we were looking for is here, this really is not an ordinary store.”
Hidden messages succeeded in igniting our desire to explore. I took a step forward and picked up another calendar written in Chinese.
MC: “Finally there are Chinese characters!”
I looked at the message that said….”Carry it through the end”.
I flipped through the calendar lightly and found out that every page had detailed records.
MC: “The original owner is so preserving….hey, look.”
In the upper right corner of the last page, a doodle of a villain with victory gestures was very eye-catching.
Kiro: “Haha, looks like a preserving “self-portrait”~”
Kiro smiled and put the calendar back, accidentally knocking his wrist on the old shelf, making a soft sound. Immediately afterwards, a shadow fell from above.
MC: “Ah-”
The soft red item fell into my arms. I blinked and found a hooded teddy bear in my hand.
Kiro: “It seems to have fallen from the top shelf?”
Kiro stood on tip-toe a little and took down the sign from the grid he was searching for.
I moved closer and looked at the text on the sign.
MC: “It’s in French…..”to give”….uh…”
Kiro: “It feels happier to give than to take.”
While I was still inspecting it, Kiro seemed to have finished reading the text already.
Kiro: “Orphanage…..”
MC: “What?”
Kiro: “It’s nothing, I meant this little bear is a gift for the children in the orphanage.”
MC: “Is the child the original owner of the bear then?”
Kiro shook his head gently, his eyes shifted from the message to the Little Bear.
Kiro: “The story is not written, only a smiling face is drawn at the end.”
Kiro: “But no matter who….the person who left the bear should’ve just wanted to pass on the joy of “giving”
Hearing this, my heart suddenly moved.
MC: “Isn’t the theme of your new song “given”? So, it’s like the meaning behind this bear.”
Kiro blinked as if thinking of something, he bent his fingers against his chin.
Kiro: “Little Bear…..giving feels happier than taking….”
After a while, he took out his phone and opened the recording app and hummed a tune. I figured it was the end of the new song.
He closed his eyes slightly, slowed down and hummed for the second time and there were obvious changes in some notes.
Kiro: “La la la la…..”
Kiro hummed repeatedly, making subtle adjustments each time.
After some time, he looked at me again, his bright eyes filled with excitement.
Kiro: “MC, do you think the last note has changed from the previous ones?”
MC: “Mm. The tone feels more lively and catchier.”
Kiro: “Great! When I thought of writing the ending, I always wanted to express the grand feeling of selfless dedication but I was always dissatisfied with the results.”
Kiro: “Now I think the final melody can actually be more cheerful because the tone itself is happy.”
Kiro: “And every gift, no matter how big or small, has its meaning.”
After Kiro finished speaking, he gently squeezed the bear puppet.
Kiro: “Thank you for the inspiration, lucky little bear.”
Unexpectedly, this “Inspiration Journey” really brought Kiro’s new song to a perfect ending and the joy in my heart also burst out of the water like bubbles.
MC: “Since you have such a connection with this lucky bear, why don’t we exchange it!”
Just as Kiro was about to nod, he immediately shook his head instead, as if thinking of something.
Kiro: “Forget it, I didn’t bring anything with me when we came out. After all, it’s a cherished gift so I can’t just take it.”
Kiro: “Although, meeting it itself is already a kind of fate.”
Kiro patted the little bear on the head, put it back where it was and continued to walk forward.
When I looked at the little bear on the shelf and Kiro, an idea suddenly popped up.
After a few minutes, while Kiro was not paying attention, I took the bear puppet and sneaked to the counter then took out the recording pen I was carrying in my bag.
MC: “Hello, I would like to exchange it for this bear.”
The owner pushed her reading glasses and looked at the object for a moment.
Shop Owner: “It looks like this recorder has been used for a long time. I can see that it is something you cherish, little girl. Isn’t it a very important thing?”
MC: “Well, I used to take it with me to work overtime until the early hours of morning and go out for interviews in the cold weather. Fortunately, those efforts have paid off.”
MC: “In the message, please write “Silent effort always pays off!”
I gently stroked the body of the pen, saying goodbye to his old friend who has stayed with me for so many years.
Shop Owner: “Such a precious one, why are you suddenly willing to exchange it?”
MC: “Because I like the story behind this bear, I want to give this luck to someone else.”
The shop owner suddenly showed a face of realization.
Shop Owner: “Alright, alright, lovely young couple, bless you! How do you say that in Chinese again? I wish you “Happy Hundred Years of Love!”
I felt my face heat up a bit and I quickly turned around after thanking the owner.
I took the bear puppet and walked back thinking that I could let “Luck” stay by Kiro’s side and my steps eventually became brisk.
Part 4
I was about to go back quietly but then I saw Kiro beside the small sofa.
Kiro: “MC! You disappeared in a blink of an eye. After looking for you for so long, you’re finally here.”
I raised the bear in my hand—
MC: “For you!”
Kiro looked at the smiling shopkeeper behind me, his eyes fell on the recorder in her hand and suddenly he understood something.
Kiro: “Are you sure you wanted to exchange something so important to you?”
MC: “It doesn’t matter. Isn’t it better for it to encourage others than stay with me who has already used its luck?”
MC: “And you have such a connection with Little Bear, if you have him with you in the future, maybe there will be more inspiration.”
I picked up the puppet and imitated a bear’s voice—
MC: “I am the lucky bear! Kiro, I’m very happy to meet you. I will give you more inspiration in the future—”
Kiro opened his mouth slightly, his eyes flashed as if he wanted to say something but quickly showed a flawless smile.
Kiro: “Thank you, my Miss Chips.”
Kiro: “I only had one secret source of inspiration before. With this little bear, there is one more secret inspiration.”
MC: “A secret before? I don’t get how….”
Kiro motioned me to get closer with his eyes, as if he wanted to say something very confidential. I complied with a gesture of listening.
Kiro: “I’ll reveal it only to you, my secret is….”
The next second, Kiro suddenly reached out for my shoulder.
The distance between us two was drawn infinitely close and I could hear his clear and powerful heartbeat. Immediately afterwards, a gentle kiss fell on my cheek.
Perhaps it was a coincidence that after a light music that was playing in the store, it switched to a lingering jazz slow tune next.
The numb feeling lingered for a long time but Kiro still didn’t let go. He turned his head to the side and the heat of his exhalation stained my ears.
Kiro: “The secret is….my inspirational muse who’s always by my side.”
Kiro: “She is always keenly aware of my state, and then takes me to the places where the light is bright.”
Kiro: “Having her, my inspiration will never run out.”
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The weather on the second night was exceptionally clear, and the twinkling stars formed a line, echoing the street lights that lit up the town at night.
I stood outside the performance venue and waited for Kiro.
MC: “The speed of media coverage is so fast! “Young Music Star”, “Lawrence presents Kiro with a golden award”….”
I flipped through the phone’s screen and clicked on one of the group photos. It was the moment when Kiro took the golden trophy from Lawrence.
Kiro on the stage looked extraordinarily handsome, making people unable to look away. I was looking at the photo when I suddenly heard Kiro’s voice.
Kiro: “MC, sorry to keep you waiting!”
Kiro stopped in front of me hurriedly, reached out his hand and raised the brim of his hat.
MC: “Why are you back, wasn’t there just an interview backstage?”
Kiro: “Mm, but after the interview, I sneaked out to give you an important thing.”
He mysteriously took out a small box from his pocket.
MC: “….Recording pen?!”
Kiro: “Tomorrow morning, we will return to LoveLand City, so I took the time to go back to the “Exchange Luck” coffee shop.”
Kiro would never exchange items so casually, I subconsciously frowned slightly.
MC: “What did you exchange it with?”
Kiro: “My trophy.”
I widened my eyes in surprise, only to regain my senses after a moment.
MC: “Is it the “Golden Trophy” you got?”
Kiro: “Yep.”
A burst of frustration and blood rushed to my face in an instant— this has to be some kind of joke!
MC: “How is this fair!”
MC: “How can a mere voice recorder be exchanged with your trophy!”
Kiro: “I think it could be exchanged fairly.”
He held it back and blocked my words.
Kiro: “I think the exchange was worth it for your voice recorder.”
He emphasized it again.
MC: “But….”
MC: “That is an international award, a very high honor…..”
My argument became less and less loud, but it still reached Kiro’s ears—
Kiro: “Don’t you know me? What I care about the most are not those….”
MC: “I know you care about the music itself the most.”
Kiro: “Hmmm, the smart Miss Chips is only half right today. There’s one more thing I care about.”
Kiro pretended to act puffed up.
Kiro: “I am very “stingy”, I don’t want anyone to take away your special “luck”
That joke was half-truth then I was suddenly surrounded by strange emotions.
I took a step forward and embraced Kiro with open arms, as if I had said a thousand words in silence. He smiled and raised his hands, stroking my hair tenderly.
Kiro: “In fact, the trophy was supposed to be regarded as our common souvenir. Because of you by my side, I can successfully find inspiration and write satisfying songs.”
Kiro: “So, let’s take it as we left a “luck” in the coffee shop together!”
Kiro: “Guests who wished to exchange this souvenir…..”
Kiro looked at me and I saw my own reflection in those azure blue eyes.
Kiro: “—also enabled him to meet the greatest luck in his life”
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DATE CLEARED~
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MOMENTS【猫咪马克杯】Cat Mug
Kiro’s Moment Post : “I bought a set of mugs with cats on them that look very similar to cello, each has a different expression~”
Option 1 :
MC : “Cello must be interested in them!”
Kiro : “I didn’t even notice it at first, it’s all thanks to Miss Chips’ eyes!”
Option 2 :
MC : “The two of us are really the perfect duo of little shoppers~”
Kiro : “Today’s shopping for goods was a complete success, let’s go have a big meal to celebrate!”
Option 3 :
MC : “There are so many mugs of different designs in that store!”
Kiro : “I also bought you a “secret model” and hid it in your bag without telling you~”
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Call of this date : [Classic Adaption]
[CN Translation] Kiro’s Exchange Date Preview
“The secret to my inspiration, I’ll reveal it only to you in private.”
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At the invitation of his seniors, Kiro wrote a brand new song for his performance abroad. On our way to find inspiration for a perfect song, we came across a coffee shop that “exchanges luck”…..
As if to attract more customers, there are display boards promoting special drinks in front of several coffee shops.
“So the shop’s name is "Flower and Coffee”….. no wonder there were so many flowers at the door.“
"And there’s a "Spring limited cherry blossoms flavor” drink, why don’t we try it….“
"The "Daily Special” on the other side also looks good….Roast the coffee beans yourself and the taste of the coffee may be very special.“
"Or….this one?”
Following the line of direction of Kiro’s finger, I saw a simple coffee shop. There was no drink introduction on the display board but just two little people drawn simply.
The little people hold a gift box in each hand and the box reads….
“Luck….exchange?”Kiro read out the words and nodded while pinching his chin. “Well, it has managed to pique my curiosity.”
“Since you’re curious about it, let’s go in and have a look?”
We smiled at each other and rushed in quick steps.
——“That secret is, my inspirational muse who’s always by my side.”
PREVIOUS STATION : Qingnan District清南区- Meetery Eatery
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Today’s Station: WestMoon(XiYue) District西月区- WestMoon Street
!Spoiler warning! : The followings contain contents for events of Mr. Love: Queen’s Choice/Love and Producer that are yet to be released in Global server. If you do not wish to be spoiled then please refrain from going undercut.
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Located in the west of Loveland City, Westmoon Street has a huge cluster of ancient buildings. The quaint architecture and refreshing natural scenery are worth visiting.
Visitors weave around Westmoon Street, and many foreign visitors have come to Westmoon Street to search for its traditional speciality - scented pouches.
The unique fragrance from scented pouches can alleviate the stress that many modern people face. However, the types of spices will vary from person to person. A few friends have asked us to buy scented pouches for them, but I’m not sure which spices will suit each of them best.
I heard that the people in Westmoon District are perfume masters, so why not seek guidance from them?
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Stop 1 : West Moon Film Town
This is one of the most popular filming sites in the film industry. This place has witnessed the rise of several budding celebrities, along with countless dreams and stories.
The East End Forum broke the news of the most commonly used essential oils by female stars in film and television. Although, it is not clear whether it is deliberately hyped by the sellers–they say the ingredients of these oils may also be used as perfumes. Go to the WestMoon Film Town and ask around about it.
[Idle Chat]
MC : “Kiro, have you ever filmed here too?”
Kiro : “Mm, I did.”
Kiro : “The set here is well done and most importantly….”
MC : “And most importantly?”
Kiro : “The accommodation and food here are very good, it won my heart!”
[Task]
MC : “What kind of "big revelation” is this ZhuoWei guy….“
Kiro : "Recently, many people in my moments feed are sharing this essential oil. I did try it once and it was fine.”
Kiro : “The sponsor also gave me an extra set, I will bring it to you later.”
Kiro : “The last time we did a video call, I knew MC lied to me saying that she has been sleeping well recently and as a result, she had dark circles under her eyes.”
MC : “…I clearly had a beauty filter on though!”
Kiro : “So you really didn’t get a good rest.”
Kiro : “Hehe, no filter can stop me from recognizing "fiery eyes” of MC.“
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Stop 2 : Ling Long Pavilion
This quaint place stores many delicate, petite and expensive items. The employee is wearing a traditional Han Chinese dress. Stepping into this place truly gives one a sense of stepping into a shop during the ancient times.
Ling Long Pavilion stores antiques that have crossed many dynasties, and is a place that antique lovers often visit. There are often “Antique Roadshows” here. If a set of antiques are deemed too close to the modern era or counterfeited, they will lose their value and nobody is interested in them. Study the items in Ling Long Pavilion, and see if there are any useful clues.
[Idle Chat]
Kiro : "You say, is this the high-end grocery store?”
MC : “You saying it like that, it does make sense….”
MC : “But won’t we be kicked out by the shopkeeper?”
Kiro : “We’ll call it ‘the sinking market’ opened in LingLong Pavilion.”
Kiro : “If the owner really comes to us….you go first then I’ll come in.”
[Task]
Kiro : “Huh? Here is the empty bottle of rosemary essential oil.”
MC : “This refreshing essential oil seems to be very popular, is it really so easy to use thought?”
Kiro : “It’s pretty good but the essential oil that MC gave me is still the best.”
Kiro : “Although every time I use it, I get confused….”
MC : “Why?”
Kiro : “Because I like it so, so much that I don’t want to use it and finish it.”
MC : “In that case, I’ll send you more of it in the future!”
Kiro : “Raising hand! Can I request for the "Kiro Exclusive SPA” again?“
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[Mini Story]
There was a crowd of people around the LingLong Pavilion where it seemed to be a voting poll activity going on.
Kiro and I approached and a flyer was stuffed in my hand immediately.
Guide : "Hello, this is the temporary booth held by Yao’s Soup Dumplings and this flyer is the list of new flavored buns we are producing.”
Guide : “Please choose your favorite flavor and put it in the ballot box. The flavor with the highest votes will be listed soon!”
MC : “Let me see…Bubble Tea, Longjin Shrimp, Spicy Crayfish, Beef Noodles, Sweet Potato….”
MC : “Why is there stinky tofu and canned salted fish!?”
Kiro : “The buns this time seem to be very interesting.”
MC : “If we compare these all, maybe the sweet potato one will be better? It feels good to eat it in winter!”
As I spoke, I checked the options on the flyer.
Kiro : “As for me….I choose a savory one to try!”
Kiro said as he drew a circle next to the spicy crayfish and put it in the ballot box.
MC : “Now there is only one slot left and I don’t know which flavor will win in the end.”
Kiro : “I’m ready for it!”
MC : “Hahahaha, maybe everyone has a challenge mentality. And what if in the end, the stinky tofu and canned salted fish flavors win?”
Kiro smiled and put our flyer into the ballot box and shook his finger at me.
Kiro : “It doesn’t matter if it’s a prickling taste.”
Kiro : “This is also a good substitute as a challenge mini-game.”
Kiro : “Anyway, I’m already looking forward to the next time I go to Yao’s Soup Dumplings with Miss Chips~”
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Stop 3 : Yao’s Soup Dumplings
This is a dumpling shop with a long history. Established by a person with the surname Yao, the chefs throughout the generations have the surname Yao. If you wish to eat the most authentic soup dumplings, join the queue during your afternoon break.
Yao’s Soup Dumplings has never had a lack of customers. Because of this, it dares to try certain challenging soup dumpling fillings. For example, the fennel seed dumplings that they are currently advertising. Of course, the classic version is the most delicious! After joining the long queue at the entrance of the shop, we might discover some useful information.
[Idle Chat]
Kiro : “This is the best soup dumpling shop in LoveLand City.”
MC : “Agreed!”
Kiro : “This rich flavored soup, light crust of dumplings…”
Kiro : “There are also excellent flavored fillings.”
MC : “Boss! One more serving please!”
[Task]
MC : “Yao’s Soup Dumplings has launched a new menu.”
Kiro : “Their new products never disappoints.”
Kiro : “Once, a MV was filmed here, the boss secretly brought out the new cumin buns for the crew to try and asked for feedback.”
Kiro : “Summing it up, I’m also the one who contributed to the gourmet soup dumplings.”
MC : “I trust in Kiro’s taste when it comes to food!”
Kiro : “Only in food? When it comes to MC, I have excellent taste in everything.”
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Stop 4 : Spring Stream Teahouse
Order a pot of warm tea, invite a handful of good friends, and you can admire the bamboo scenery while chatting to your heart’s content in the Spring Stream Teahouse.
The Spring Stream Teahouse has a long history. However, in order to catch up to the trends of young people, it has introduced quite a number of new tea beverages. Pamphlets are being distributed at the entrance of the teahouse, and they seem to feature several photos of new products. Why not take a look? We might discover some clues related to perfume spices.
[Idle Chat]
MC : “A pot of fragrant tea, a plate of refreshments, the "blissful life” is nothing more than that.“
Kiro : "Exactly what MC said.”
Kiro : “There’s also a beautiful window view and a beautiful lovely couple is just like an icing on the cake.”
MC : “Beautiful lovely couple? Right those two cats on the roof?”
Kiro : “Of course it’s you and me!”
[Task]
MC : “Someone just sent out the leaflet of Spring Stream Teahouse. It is said that in order to cope with the hardships of winter, a new dish of sweet-scented osmanthus cake was specially launched.”
Kiro : “I feel that I have been feeling really sleepy lately and my brain feels a little itchy. I really need the dish, I’ll talk to Savin about this.”
MC : “….I think you would instead get scolded by Savin.”
Kiro : “To ensure good health means ensuring work efficiency.”
Kiro : “If he really doesn’t agree, he can then ask MC to eat more then, I’ll get the winter energy from you instead.”
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Stop 5 : Catalpa Alley
Catalpa Alley is flanked by Chinese catalpa trees. Catalpa trees are the king of trees, and is a perfect symbolism for this street.
There are many small stalls selling fragrant spices along Catalpa Alley. These stalls have been here for many years. I heard that the other fragrant spices in other districts of Loveland City are purchased wholesale from this place. Let’s talk a walk around these shops. We’ll definitely learn much about fragrant spices.
[Idle Chat]
Kiro : “Although this alley seems leisurely and ordinary, it hides the biggest secret of the entire WestMoon Street.”
MC : “What is it?”
Kiro : “There’s this very, very delicious rice noodle shop here.”
MC : “Really! I didn’t know that before!”
Kiro : “It’s because the shop is hidden in a residential building.”
Kiro : “I accidentally smelled the scent of the owner’s soup and discovered it.”
[Task]
MC : “Wow, there’s so many people here.”
Kiro : “Our spices and herbal sachet production plan did not expect to encounter such a big difficulty in the first step.”
MC : “It is true that in winter, the old people will go abroad for spices and herbal sachets.”
MC : “Getting in from here is probably as hard as getting out from your crowd of fans.”
Kiro : “There’s no such difficulty in this world. Miss Chips, are you read?”
MC : “Wait, you wouldn’t want to squeeze in between so many people now, would you?”
Kiro : “Let’s redo our formation of the plan, MC will be responsible for purchasing.”
Kiro : “I’ll be there to open the way for you and escort you.”
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Stop 6 : WestMoon Street
We have to play a mini game to pass this stop!
Kiro before the task : “Smells so good…! I think these perfumes smell good with any combination!”
Kiro after the task : “This really is my favorite flavor! Miss Chips understands me too well!”
[Epilogue]
When passing by the WestMoon Street, a small shop’s limited time event caught attention of Kiro and I.
Kiro : “Braid your girlfriend’s hair and get a free hair accessory…..”
Looking at the lively atmosphere in front of us, Kiro and I couldn’t help but be tempted to challenge.
After taking a seat on the chairs in the challenge area, I looked around the girls with all kinds of strange “hairstyles” and couldn’t help but whisper.
MC : “We gotta be stable, let’s not make it too complicated.”
Kiro shook his finger at me confidently.
Kiro : “I’ve been called for help in the crew before, I’ll never mess up.”
MC : “Really? Do you also help in making hairstyle of the heroines in costume dramas?”
Kiro : “Of course! It was absolutely beautiful, guaranteed to amaze you!”
Kiro said as his fingertips gently circled the end of my hair and began to concentrate on braiding my hair, whispering from his mouth-
Kiro : “Here’s the bun on the side and a braid at the back. As for here…”
Listening to his rather reliable arrangement, I closed my eyes with confidence.
Ten minutes later, Kiro patted my shoulder and handed me a mirror very confidently.
Kiro : “How is it? I didn’t mess up, did I?”
Looking at the hair rising up like two special horns, I took a deep breath.
Kiro didn’t realize this and was still introducing his “work” with a sincere expression.
Kiro : “I think this ear-free hairdo is very suitable for Miss Chips!”
Kiro : “Round and fluffy, it looks very cute!”
Kiro : “And it will be New Year’s Eve in a few days. If you like it, I’ll make your hairstyle then too.”
Unable to bear, I rushed towards Kiro and hugged his arm angrily.
MC : “Do you actually think this hairstyle is cute?”
MC : “I like it so much, I’ll make the same one for you now!”
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STATION ONE CLEARED~
Next Station : Coming soon
Kiro【周棋洛·无条件沦陷】Top-Up SP {after evolve} Live Ver.
“I admit that I have no intentions of giving you a chance to refuse me.”
Before Evolve version : here~
I FREAKING FORGOT TO SAY BUT TURN THE VOLUME UP YALL THERE’S WET KISSES I’M-
Kiro【周棋洛·无条件沦陷】Top-Up SP {before evolve} Live Ver.
“Your uniqueness always leaves me at a loss.”
After Evolve version : here~
PREVIOUS STATION : Yanbei District晏北区 HóngLuán Temple
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Today’s Station: Qingnan District清南区- Meetery Eatery
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The translation is undercut. You have been warned about spoilers.
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This is the most popular and artistically-styled restaurant in Floral Road. Using unprocessed wood and iron art as its base decor, this place provides customers with a comfortable dining experience.
Meetery Eatery is currently holding a competition for chefs. The rule of the competition is for them to use limited ingredients to cook dishes that the patrons are satisfied with.
We’ve been asked to assist the chefs in selecting the ingredients. Since the customers must be satisfied, why don’t we understand the preferences of the customers first?
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Stop 1 : Jade Bookstore
The refined yet somewhat nostalgic atmosphere in this small bookstore, the seats near the window and in the corners are very suitable for enjoying the slow passage of time and a book.
Head over to the Jade Bookstore to search for recipes and books related to popular ingredients to see if there are any new discoveries.
[Idle Chat]
Kiro : “I think this bookstore got a good name.”
Kiro : “Only in books we can find a house full of gold. Only in books we can find a house full of jade.”
[T/N : What Kiro said is “Shu zhong zi you huang jin wu/书中自有黄金屋“is an ancient motto used to encourage students to study by implying books are the source of success, etc.]
MC : "There is also the feeling of a humble gentleman as gentle as a king.”
Kiro : “Wonderful, wonderful.”
MC : “I just don’t know how much the refreshment provided by the bookstore has improved its evaluation here.”
[Task]
Kiro : “Has MC read the magazine "Love language of food.”?
MC : “Look, there are many recipes for home cooking.”
MC : “I remember the latest issue in the magazine was of a winter recipe with spinach scrambled eggs, crucian carp meatball soup, spicy vermicelli tofu, tomato potato borscht.”
Kiro : “Savin has been addicted to cooking recently. The magazine was open on the table and he even asked if we were free to try the dishes he made at his home.”
MC : “Of course, we’re free!”
Kiro : “Then I’ll sign up for you too. Kiro and MC, the strongest cooking team are about to attack!”
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[Mini Story]
After eating the last mouthful of Tanghulu in my hand, I leaned against the wall of Jade Bookstore and waved to Kiro helplessly.
MC : “Huff…No way can I hold on anymore.”
Kiro : “Actually, I too….”
Kiro shook the empty drink can in his hand and suggested to me.
Kiro : “Let’s go the next stop and take a walk for a while to digest?”
MC : “Mm, agreed!”
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I held hands with Kiro and walked slowly around corner. At this moment, a fragrant crepe stand leaped into our sight.
I rubbed my full stomach and shook my head pretending not to care.
MC : “It’s just a crepe, we’ve eaten it many times.”
Kiro : “Honestly, after eating so many snacks, I don’t feel very excited about it now.”
The owner’s call came from a distance through the loudspeaker.
“Strawberry Cream Chocolate and Double Crisp! "Love Around The City”-themed waffles exclusively available during the event!“
Kiro and I looked at each other and slowed down involuntarily.
MC : ”…..We can come back later too, we don’t have to eat it now.“
Kiro : ”….That’s right, there’s still a lot of time before the event ends.“
"This waffle is limited to only 99 pieces. Only last 2 are left! First come, first serve while the stock is still here!”
MC : “…..”
Kiro : “…..”
The next second, we tacitly ran all the way to the stall.
Kiro : “Boss! We want the last two waffles!”
Five minutes later, holding the freshly baked waffle, I looked at Kiro beside me with satisfaction.
MC : “After strenuous exercise, people really can eat more food.”
MC : “Now, I think I can totally eat this whole waffle without any problem.”
Kiro took a bite of the strawberry waffle and looked over at me with a smile.
Kiro : “Then after we finish eating, let’s go for a walk in the street to digest again~”
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Stop 2 : Floral Avenue
Situated in Loveland City, Floral Avenue isn’t just a place where young people gather. More importantly, it’s a multicultural location where creativity is born.
Floral Avenue is also known as Loveland City’s Delicacy Street. There are many snack stalls, restaurant chains and internet trending cafes. Checking it out might enable us to find new inspiration.
[Idle Chat]
Kiro : “Here are some flowers for you, my lovely lady.”
MC : “Such beautiful daisy flowers!”
Kiro : “I plucked it myself and found it myself?”
Kiro : “Although, there are only leaves in our little garden this season…..”
[T/N : Kiro actually gifted MC a garden in one of their dates.]
Kiro : “But my flowers for you will never be out of stock.”
[Task]
Researcher : “The recent work tasks are particularly numerous and complicated and it feels like my brain cells have been exhausted….”
Researcher : “I plan to go to a the restaurant. They have a lot of good dishes but I don’t know if there are any dishes that can help me cool down my brain and relax.”
Kiro : “Speaking of which, I don’t know if it is really reliable but as they say- you are what you eat.”
[T/N : What Kiro really said was an idiom in Chinese but explaining it would be lengthy so I translated it into what seemed like the closest meaning in English!]
MC : “Many don’t know this but eating a real meat instead of a supplementary one is sure to make you better.”
Kiro : “And eating sugar for some sweetness is also certified. Otherwise, why would MC who likes desserts get sweeter and sweeter?”
[Mini Story]
Kiro and I walked leisurely around the Floral Avenue holding marshmallows.
Just after we took a few steps, we suddenly heard a child-like voice from behind us.
Child actor : “It’s big brother KILO–”
Kiro : “Shh…!”
Kiro turned his head in shock, then squatted down and gently stroked the kid’s hair.
Kiro : “Don’t attract others’ attention!”
Kiro : “MC, this is the little actor I collaborated with in my previous play I mentioned to you.”
I smiled and nodded. Then I saw her eyes fixed on the marshmallows in our hands.
MC : “Do you want to eat this?”
I patiently handed the marshmallow to her. The little girl’s eyes lit up but she shook her head shyly.
Child actor : “I read in script that a noble person does not- does not take-”
Kiro smiled and handed his cotton candy to the little girl, lowering his voice.
Kiro : “It’s only that a noble person does not take people’s favor for granted. But this is a gift, so it’s all okay.”
Child actor : “But if take this away, what will big brother Kiro eat?”
Kiro straightened up, leaned over to the marshmallow in my hand and took a bite.
Kiro : “For the two of us, this one is enough.”
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Stop 3 : VR Game Hall
Interplanetary crossing, Mini adventures, canyon walking and all the incredible adventures–you can find them here!
There are also many snack bars near the game all so it’s hard not to be tempted. Because of this, the municipal government has recently released some public advertisements about food and beverages which may also contain some limited new ones.
[Idle Chat]
MC : “I’m starting to get nervous….”
Kiro : “With me, the No. 1 player teaming up with you–you should feel at ease.”
MC : “What if I’m very bad at it?”
Kiro : “Then I’ll take your points back for you!”
Kiro : “Regardless of reality or games, I believe that SuperHero Kiro will always be right!”
[Task]
Kiro : “Eliminate junk food and promote new healthy food culture….”
MC : “Isn’t this the slogan of the new trend of healthy eating that is very popular recently?”
Kiro : “Yes, it is said that carbohydrates and fats are not friendly to dieters’ health and high-quality meat eaters should choose fish instead that is rich in brain-enhancing DHA.”
MC : “I also tried this for a few days and then surrendered to the fishbone….”
Kiro : “It turns out that MC had the same experience as me. I also fought with my wits and courage to the fishbone for half a month.”
Kiro : “But to me, it seems that being with MC is better than eating fish for half a month.”
Kiro : “When I have MC’s company, inspiration floods my mind.”
[Mini Story]
Staff : “Welcome! What game project do you want to try?”
As soon as we arrived at the VR game hall, the staff greeted us warmly and recommended a music rhythm game to us with a smile.
Staff : “The songs in it have just been updated and now if you reach the highest difficulty full combo, there are special prizes you can win!”
Kiro and my eyes lit up.
Kiro : “Then we are in!”
MC : “Highest difficulty huh. Let’s do a test try first!”
—-
The staff took us to a room and put the VR gear on us.
We couldn’t see each other, only could faintly hear each other’s voices.
Kiro : “Ahem, ahem, ahem, Miss Chips- Can you hear me?”
MC : “I can hear you!”
Kiro : “I don’t know which song will be randomly picked for us but as soon as we….Ah, it has started!”
A familiar prelude sounded suddenly in the headphones. I was taken aback but the corners of my mouth couldn’t help but rise.
It’s the new song that Kiro just released last week!
The rhythm in front of me was very familiar.
Dodging, crouching and hit until the music stopped, I didn’t make a single mistake in cooperation with Kiro.
Staff : “It’s amazing that both of you are the first to achieve a full combo even on such a intermediate difficulty level!”
The staff took down the equipment from us and was amazed.
Kiro : “Well, we did listen to this song quite a lot.”
Kiro said and winked at me.
I also smiled knowingly and turned to the staff.
MC : “Let’s continue the challenge and go straight to the hardest mode!”
MC : “No one knows the melody of this song better than the two of us~”
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Stop 4 : Movie Theatre
This is the theatre with the most number of new movies. At the same time, it’s also the place to watch old movies. If you’re feeling nostalgic, why not come here and try your luck?
This is a favorite place for many “hard-core” movie fans. As a cultural landmark of LoveLand city, the decoration here has a retro literary style. It seems that a few well-known film critics are stopping by the theatre. Let’s go and see what materials can be found there.
[Idle Chat]
MC : “After watching old movies, I always feel moved.”
Kiro : “That’s the beauty of acting and films.”
Kiro : “Shaping the plot through lines, body language and even with just eyes and trivial expressions….”
Kiro : “I hope one day, I can become such great actor too.”
MC : “And even till then, I will still be your greatest fan.”
[Task]
MC : “Excuse me, we’re doing a food survey and it’s almost lunch time. Where will you be heading to eat next?”
Film critic : “I re-watched an old movie just now and there was a rare western food with a balance of meat and vegetables. I want to try it.”
MC : “So it is true that when it comes to western food, the first impression of many people is to try meat and starch.”
Kiro : “There are still a lot of delicious western food with meat and vegetables.”
Kiro : “However, those delicious foods have exceeded the calories standard set by Savin….”
Kiro : “I’ll take you to eat every one of those foods slowly without stretching.”
Kiro : “Take every opportunity to eat delicious food as a reward for your hard work and time will pass quickly.”
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Stop 5 : Old Items Market
Old Items Market is a magical place. Whether you’re searching for retro items or second hand discounted goods, this place will be able to satisfy you.
Countless cheap snacks have been kept here. It’s hard not to get tempted. Some passer-bys linger here and there but they can’t seem to make up their mind on what to buy. Let’s go and ask the neighborhood what they want to eat.
[Idle Chat]
MC : “This section is surrounded by medieval artifacts.”
Kiro : “Think about it carefully, is it good for us to enter the "buying mode” when we are together?“
MC : "After buying so many things again, he won’t get angry this time, will he?”
Kiro : “If we were together with him….we could’ve been safe…”
[T/N : “He” = Savin(?) LOL]
[Task]
Customer : “Recently, I saw a medieval period skirt in the vintage market but I need to lose weight in order to wear it.”
Customer : “I heard that the restaurant has recently launched several delicious weight loss meals, I plan to try it.”
MC : “A delicious weight loss meal?”
Kiro : “Hm? I seem to see certain someone gulping.”
MC : “When did I gulp?”
Kiro : “Oh, it turns out that MC is very greedy.”
Kiro : “I have also tried their weight loss meal and I can’t say if it works but one thing is guaranteed-”
Kiro : “I know that MC will definitely find it delicious.”
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Stop 6 : Meetery Eatery
We have to play a mini game to pass this stop!
Kiro before the task : “Every dish is delicious when it’s covered with Miss Chips’ ideas!”
Kiro after the task : “Since it’s our special package, shouldn’t we be the first ones to enjoy it?”
[Epilogue]
Kiro : “I’m telling you, I won’t let you win~”
MC : “Humph, who will lose in this game is still uncertain!”
Under Kiro’s burning gaze, I stretched out my hand to the biscuit tower that was shaped like a stack of music notes.
Hold your breath and concentrate. I carefully squeezed the bottom cookie with my fingertips and nudged it out, successfully pulling out the first cookie bar.
MC : “Phew….now it’s your turn!”
I happily waved the biscuit in my hand at Kiro and put them in my mouth.
Kiro opened his eyes, pinched the top of the biscuit and began to exert his force dexterously. It took him only ten seconds to successfully pull out the biscuit.
Kiro : “It’s not that difficult!”
Kiro looked at me with slight smug on this face.
MC : “……”
MC : “I can take out two at a time but you can’t!”
Kiro : “Hehe, I also have an exclusive secret technique that I haven’t used yet-”
After a few back-and-forths, the crumbling biscuit tower was finally overwhelmed and collapsed right when I hurriedly did my turn.
MC : “How could it be that I lose….”
I laid my head down on the table pretending to be completely dejected, gripping a biscuit rolling in front of me in dissatisfaction.
Kiro held back his laughter and pinched my mournful cheek.
Kiro : “It seems that Miss Chips still needs to practice with me a few more times.”
Kiro : “So? Do you want to choose this place for our next date?”
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STATION ONE CLEARED~
Next Station : WestMoon(XiYue) District西月区- WestMoon Street
PREVIOUS STATION : Dongning District 东宁区 Rescue Centre
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TODAY’S STATION : Yanbei District晏北区 HóngLuán Temple
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The translation is undercut. You have been warned about spoilers.
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I heard that everyone who prayed for a happy marriage in the Hongluan Temple ended up making it a reality.
Rumor has it that Loveland City’s Hongluan Temple is incredibly effective. It’s just that I haven’t made serious prayers in the temple over these years.
In order to pray for a happy marriage at the temple, one needs to carry out a set of exclusive rituals. There should be many clues around the temple regarding these rituals and the sequence of using all sorts of tools. Find these clues, and perform an accurate prayer ritual~
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Stop 1 : Temple Side Hall
I heard that the red strings from the Hongluan Temple are the most effective marriage strings. But they must be kept properly, and not lost…
Before entering the main hall of Hongluan Temple, I spot the side hall. The master and worshippers here are currently discussing the the etiquette of praying in the Hongluan Temple. Let’s head into the side hall and see if we can obtain any useful clues.
[Idle Chat]
Kiro : “Shh- Listen.”
MC : “What did you find?”
Kiro : “It’s a duo of bird and worm.”
MC : “There seems to be fallen leaves as an accompaniment.”
Kiro : “I’ll record this as a new material for the event.”
[Task]
Worshipper : “If the two of you have finished with the incense sticks, you can come and start with the pair of red strings and then the two of you with your wishes and long-lasting fate shall be blessed.”
MC : “This year’s red string must be preserved well.”
Kiro : “Since it is the thread that binds fate, it’s better to tie with the red string.”
Kiro : “One person holds one end. There are so many people here so, I can find you anytime with it.”
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Stop 2 : Vegetarian Restaurant
This is a place where worshippers from the Hongluan Temple eat. Although this place serves clear broth as bland as water, all the ingredients used are fresh.
The Hongluan Temple is constantly crowded, but only a handful dine in the Vegetarian Restaurant. The worshippers here are very sincere. Join him in finding clues in the Vegetarian Restaurant.
[Idle Chat]
Kiro : "I decided to lose weight more weight in the future so, this store is my first choice!”
Kiro : “Full of color and flavor, vegetarian dishes alone can satisfy all-round sensory needs.”
Kiro : “It was made just for me!”
MC : “It’s a pity that although the ingredients are vegetarian, these dishes are not that low on calories, right?”
Kiro : “How could that be….”
[Task]
MC : “Where did you get this fruit?”
Kiro : “Outside the temple, there is a stall for selling fruit. It is said that if some delicious fruits are offered before the worship, the gods will start to look after us.”
MC : “Pff- are gods also so "greedy”?“
Kiro : "Eating sweet fruits, obviously the gods will be happy.”
Kiro : “The gods will be happy and give MC and me the sweetest blessings.”
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Stop 3 : 99 Long Staircase
I heard that people who walk up the steps to the entrance of the temple while holding hands will never break apart.
This is the only way to Hongluan Temple. There are also many sayings about worship rituals engraved on both sides of the long steps. On the way to the temple, look around for any clues worth paying attention to.
[Idle Chat]
Kiro : “If we come here once a week, will we be able to achieve the goal of our fitness?”
MC : “It’s good to be able to exercise while viewing such a scenery.”
MC : “But there are quite a few food stalls around here, are you sure we will be able to resist the temptation?”
Kiro : “If we won’t be able to resist it….”
Kiro : “Then let’s just walk the long steps once again….”
[Task]
MC : “The third step after offering the flowers should be burning the incense sticks.”
Kiro : “Then, put a basin for water next to the incense stick for a while which means to get rid of distracting thoughts and to remove all the troubles.”
MC : “In what standard can it be taken as there’s no distraction at all?”
Kiro : “As easy way is to think hard about what you want to tell the gods.”
Kiro : “For me, I can only achieve the feeling when I hold MC and only think about her.”
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Stop 4 : Back Mountain
The back mountain is near the planting area of the university, and it cultivates several precious plants that the teachers and students study and use. Deep in the forest is the former site of an air-raid shelter, and many horrifying legends have been left behind…
During winter, there are very few people in the back mountain. Occasionally, a few worshippers who are done with their prayers will head down the back mountain. Search for worship material with him.
[Idle Chat]
Kiro : “Do you think there will be any wild animals here?”
Kiro : “Like a wild bunny, hedgehog, a deer or something?”
MC : “Would you like to try singing here?”
Kiro : “Hm? Why?”
MC : “When a prince sings, the little animals come over to hear, right?”
[Task]
Aunt who sells flowers : “Do you want to buy? Now-a-days young people like to buy a bouquet of flowers after paying tribute to the temple which symbolizes a hundred years of harmony.”
Kiro : “Then let’s have a bunch for us too.”
MC : “Hm? What are you painting on the petals?”
Kiro : “Secretly making a small mark for me and MC.”
Kiro : “There are so many flowers offered every day, that’s why I’m doing this so that the gods can know who sent this bouquet of flowers.”
Stop 5 : Old Town
Most of the residents in this neighbourhood are with a sense of age. And the common scene seen here is of the old people playing cards and mahjong under the tree while discussing about the general things.
The Old Town is a concentration place of traditional culture. Walk around the streets and alleys here, listen to the gossips of the eldrely–you’ll definitely learn a lot about the traditional culture of here.
[Idle Chat]
MC : “What are you thinking about with such a triumphed face?”
Kiro : “I was thinking about how to use this corner’s composition to put in my MV.”
MC : “Any plans for the new song’s release?”
Kiro : “There should be. I just came across a great tune.”
Kiro : “The theme is to explore the world with the most precious person.”
[Task]
MC : “Amulets, peach blossom sachets, some Buddhist beads and some other things were taken out of the express package but they said that it had been opened already.”
Kiro : “If the Lord Buddha wanted to consecrate so many things, he would’ve had to work for about eight hours a day.”
MC : “However, buying things here is not really a picture that can’t be consecrated. The main reason is to bring some small stuffs as a souvenir.”
Kiro : “MC, the peach blossom sachets here are beautiful, let’s two back home.”
Kiro : “Even if there is not Buddha’s consecration, there is a special bonus from Kiro.”
Kiro : “I wish for MC to always have happy days in the future.”
Stop 6 : HóngLuán Temple
In this Stop, we just assign the materials we gathered to the respective box!
Kiro before the task : “Before finishing the ceremony, did Miss Chips make any wishes?”
Kiro after the task : “I hope to be with you forever, this is not just a wish but a certainty!”
[EPILOGUE]
Many people were moving around in HongLuan Temple. After Kiro and I signed the sign, we finally squeezed out of the crowd.
During the event, HongLuan Temple set up a lot of small stalls and the sales volume was endless.
MC : “Bless the long-lasting red string bracelets and the emotion full necklaces that have been opened by experts….?”
Shop Owner : “This handsome guy, do you want to take a look at our shop’s peach stitched belt? If you buy it, there is sure to be a marriage for you in the March!”
I turned around and saw that Kiro was stopped by a shopkeeper with helplessness written on his face.
In the hands of the shopkeeper was a red and green embroidered belt.
MC : “Pff!”
Thinking of Kiro wearing it, I couldn’t help but laugh.
Kiro blinked at me and silently sent out a distress signal.
I cleared my throat and walked over to him holding the candied haws.
MC : “This handsome guy might as well take a look at my love candy here, it works even faster.”
MC : “Buy now and meet your destined person right away!”
Kiro : “I want it!”
Kiro took the TangHulu from my hand without hesitation, his eyes sparkling.
[T/N : “TangHulu” means candied hawthorn/haw, is a tradition Chinese candied Crataegus pinnatifida fruit candy mostly seen in festivals.]
I held back my laughter and went up to hold his hand.
MC : “Alright, your destined person has appeared in front of you. Let’s go!”
Shop Owner : “This….You guys….”
Under the surprised eyes of the shopkeeper, we intertwined our fingers in a pretentious manner and walked away quickly.
After walking around the corner, we looked at each other and laughed in unison.
Kiro held the TangHulu solemnly, his voice soft.
Kiro : “Next time, I will repay.”
Kiro : “O great TangHulu gods, thank you for sending MC to my side.”
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STATION ONE CLEARED~
Next Station : Qingnan District清南区- Meetery Eatery
PREVIOUS STATION : Prologue
TODAY’S STATION : Dongning District 东宁区
Rescue Centre
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The translation is undercut. You have been warned about spoilers.
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This is a place where homeless animals take shelter from the rain and wind. It’s also a place for them to rest before they find their real permanent home.
The Rescue Center is filled with people as always, today that the volunteers can barely keep up. There’s a batch of incomplete adoption application forms required to be handled. The adopters are nearby, so let’s interview them and gather some information regarding their adoption requirements.
Once the information has been gathered, let’s recommend the adopters suitable animals from the Rescue Center~
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Stop 1 : Foster Family Home
The person who submitted the adoption application seems to be an aunt in a convenience store nearby. What will the pets kept in the convenience store look like? Go to the store and ask the aunt to find out.
[Idle Chat]
MC : “How are the animals in foster care today?”
Kiro : “Having a good time?”
MC : “How is Kiro today?”
Kiro : “Also having a good time?”
Kiro : “After all, I’m with my MC.”
[Task]
MC : “Are you here to choose pets?”
Aunt : “Yes, I want to raise a small animal that my loved ones can look for, I can keep it in my convenience store. It would be better if it’s a quiet one, or it’ll scare away the customers.”
Aunt : “Let me show you my profile picture, it’s very cute. I just want something like this.”
MC : “What a cute cartoon little Shiba Inu.”
Kiro : “Who can refuse such a small animal with an adorable smile?”
MC : “I say that every time you come to me to negotiate terms with similar innocent smile and I somehow agree to it….”
Kiro : “Clever cake, you have discovered my secret.”
Kiro : “But I have confidence in myself, next time too, this trick will definitely work on MC.”
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Stop 2 : My Company
Known for “Miracle Finder” program, often releases some unique and thought-provoking programs about dreams and life.
A well-known blogger who has worked with the company claimed to have been wanting a small pet for a long time and has been seen laughing at cute kittens more than once in private. If we pass by the company, we can just ask the blogger’s requirements for the pet.
[Idle Chat]
Kiro : “Huh….why did we come to your company?”
Kiro : “You don’t have to work overtime today….”
MC : “That’s not it, I just sent a package to the company by mistake.”
Kiro : “Is it something important?”
MC : “Mm, super important. It’s a limited gift for you~”
[Task]
MC : “Hello, are you the blogger of "ID Little Kitty Hehehe”?“
Blogger : "Yes.”
MC : “I’ve been seeing those cute short cat videos reposted on your Weibo every day. It’s very adorable.”
Blogger : “I’ve always loved small animals ever since I was a child of my relatives so I finally made up my mind to raise one of my own.”
Kiro : “Recently, I’ve been reposting more cats and puppies videos and photos on my weibo’s homepage than my number of likes.”
MC : “A certain celebrity has recently been obsessed with fluffy cats and followed a bunch of cat bloggers from his private account.”
Kiro : “There’s also a lot of daily posts about MC in my private account.”
Kiro : “Cats and dogs can be shared with everyone but MC’s daily life is only visible to me.”
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Stop 3 : Verdant Plaza
The public square is filled with greenery and is the best place for parents to walk their cats and dogs with their children in tow. When the sunlight is just right, one can also lie on the grass and have a lovely afternoon nap.
Good weather is the best time to go to the park to get some fresh air. Maybe, walking around the park will help us find some useful clues.
[Idle Chat]
MC : “Did you know? On the way to Central Avenue from here, there is a Louise Marshmallow shop.”
MC : “There’re all kinds of marshmallows, they’re especially delicious.”
Kiro : “It looks like we can add another marshmallow check-in location.”
Kiro : “For me though, I’ve already tasted the sweetest marshmallows in the world.”
Kiro : “It’s the one you handed me before.”
[Task]
Kiro : “MC, do you know? A lot of animals make friends by the look of their faces.”
Kiro : “A few times before, I took apple box out to get fresh air. When it saw other’s pretty little pets, it would rush to befriend them and I couldn’t even pull him away.”
MC : “Pff- So, when Apple Box hopped on me the first time it saw me, does that mean it also thought I was pretty?”
Kiro : “I have more say in this Apple Box that–”
Kiro : “Miss Chips is the prettiest!”
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Stop 4 : Pet Supplies Store
This is the pet supplies store with the best reputation and most comprehensive stock in Loveland City. When it comes to pet toys and supplies, the only thing that’s limited is one’s imagination.
A makeup artist also submitted an adoption application to the teaching assistant centre but the makeup artist wanted a “high-valued” pet. The artist happens to be at the pet supplies store, let’s go and ask.
[Idle Chat]
Kiro : “This is for Cello, this is for Apple Box….”
MC : “This one is for Mango Shake….”
Kiro : “Alright, the gifts for the pets have been decided.”
Kiro : “It’s time for owners to reward themselves.”
Kiro : “Do you have any small gifts you want?”
[Task]
Makeup Artist : “Hello, I’m looking for a pet with a beautiful personality.”
MC : “Beautiful personality…”
Makeup Artist : “Raising animals also depends on their appearance. Animals with asymmetric eyes are the peak of their appearance.”
Makeup Artist : “In my free time, I like to stay at home and shoot vlogs. I want a pet to have a dynamic aesthetic.”
MC : “Okay, let me help you bring attention to whether there are any good-looking and lively animals.”
Kiro : “This may be another cute future little celebrity.”
MC : “So are we an animal "scout”?“
Kiro : "Trust me, my intuition for spotting talented people and animals is very accurate and all I like are treasures.”
Stop 5 : LoveLand City Stadium
Are private instructors too expensive? Is yoga too stale? Why not visit the plain and unadorned Loveland Stadium and enjoy the simple joys of exercise?
Gymnasiums have become particularly hot and leisurely, is it because of the recent popularity of sports and fitness? Why don’t you go with him to see who is the one that’s sweating hardly in the gym and try to find any useful information?
[Idle Chat]
MC : “I remember you had a concert here too.”
Kiro : “Mm! That encore had four rounds and by the end of the performance, my clothes were all soaked with sweat.”
MC : “So, when will the big star hold another concert tour?”
Kiro : “Just wait….After my next album is written completely!”
[Task]
Kiro : “Why are there so many people in the gym today?”
MC : “The newly released fitness App has everyone engaged in activities in the gym or just to take pictures. They also said if you keep signing in for 30 days, you can receive rewards.”
Kiro : “I see, is it the event where two people team up for 30 days and get out-of-print sneakers?”
Kiro : “MC, do you want to try it with me?”
MC : “Okay, do you want the out-of-print sneakers too?”
Kiro : “Not really, I have enough shoes.”
Kiro : “What I’m really interested in is the 30-day sign-in record with MC.”
Stop 6 : Rescue Centre
[In this Stop, we just assign the pets to the respective people we interviewed before!]
Kiro before the task : “Miss Chips, let’s help them find a new home together!”
Kiro after the task : “Hope you all can be as happy as Apple Box and Cello.”
[EPILOGUE]
As soon as we stepped into the rescue centre, a black and white kitten ran past me and Kiro and quickly rushed into the crack of the door if the next room.
Immediately afterwards, loud footsteps came from the other side of the corridor and a staff member stopped in front of us, panting.
Staff : “You guys, have you seen….”
Kiro : “Just now a kitten ran it.”
I pointed to the room next to me knowingly and seeing the annoyed expression of the staff member, I couldn’t help but speak.
MC : “What happened? Is there a way we can help–”
The other party hesitated for a moment and motioned us to follow him into the room.
Staff : “This was not supposed to be done by guests. But if we don’t find the kitten quickly and bring it back for vaccination, the vet will leave.”
Kiro : “Don’t worry, looking for a cat is a piece of cake-”
Kiro gasped lightly when he saw dozens of puppies in the room that were also black and white.
MC : “It seems that it’s not as easy as it seems.”
Kiro : “If you imitate the meowing of a kitten, you might be able to bring it out.”
Kiro crouched down and meowed softly, carefully discerning the sound and pointed to the croner of the wall.
Kiro : “There seems to be a response from that direction!”
Kiro and I took light steps and slowly approached the kennel in the corner. Kiro bent down and looked in, his eyes lit up.
Kiro : “Hey, Miss Chips! Come and see!”
I looked around and saw a chubby little milk cat hiding inside, meowing in response to Kiro.
Kiro took it out gently and handed it over to the staff next to him who repeatedly thanked him.
MC : “Impressive….the kitten actually responded to you.”
Kiro took my hand and winked at me smugly.
Kiro : “Of course!”
Kiro : “As a pet poop shoveling officer with both cats and dogs, this level of communication problem is not even a difficulty for me~”
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STATION ONE CLEARED~
Next Station : Yanbei District晏北区 HóngLuán Temple
Things you said when you’re trying to figure it out
“I don’t know why,” he spoke, hands flying in gestures as she watched on with these big doe eyes widened with amusement. “but I can’t voice out these thoughts to you.” he groaned, making her curl her mouth in a small smile.
“It’s like… as if like I buffer around you.”
Raising an eyebrow, she tilted her head at him, trying to make sense of what he had just dropped on her. “Oh?” she asked, not missing the way he shoot her pointed looks. “Should I be offended?”
“Yes,” he grunted, exasperated. “And it’s just you! I don’t know why but it’s just you who I am like this. To others, I have no qualms of letting them know of my thoughts of them.”
“Huh,” her mouth pressed in a thin line, looking up as if the thought had just occurred. “Then I really should be offended.”
Peeking from his place, he let out another groan. “You’re not taking this seriously,” he observed as he watched another smile blossom on her. “Why are you not taking this seriously?”
“I am!” she let out a small nervous laugh, trying her best- and failing- to assure him. “I am taking this seriously! It’s just… do pray tell, what can’t you tell me?”
“That I like you, of course.”
Love and Producer/MLQC <奇妙咖啡厅> PV
Love and Producer/MLQC <恣色正浓> PV
Love and Producer/Mr. Love Queen’s Choice [恣色正浓 Event]
<理想之城> Chapters 26-29 (Season 2)
Victor SSR [牵陷]
Lucien SSR [暗默交点]
Gavin SSR [暮色在望]
Kiro SSR [羁影]
Source:恋与制作人壁纸杂货铺
The rainy season had visited Loveland. Aside from being a nightmare for those who still have to travel to work, the gloomy weather also tends to make people melancholic, especially those who are on their own. During such times, it is surprisingly reassuring to have someone to talk to.
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The weather in Loveland City has been rather erratic recently. It could be sunny at the moment and raining cats and dogs later when you least expect it.
Knowing this, the producer had never traveled around without a foldable umbrella in her bag. This was especially so because the rain always occurred late in the evening, which coincided with the time she usually left her company.
However, even with those preparations in place, she still couldn’t avoid being drenched to her skin by the time she reached home. Well, that was to be expected since she had to face the full brunt of the heavy torrential downpour and strong gales with nothing but her umbrella throughout the entire twenty-minute walk.
While it was uncomfortable to be stuck in soaking wet clothes throughout the journey, it was still not as bad as having to endure wearing soggy shoes. Even now, when she was all warm and cozy at home, she still couldn’t dismiss the moist and cold sensation of her aching feet from when she first reached home, as well as the unsightly view of the wrinkled and pale skin of her feet when she took off her shoes. It made her worried that if this carried on, her feet would remain permanently wrinkled one day…
Alas, the current rainy weather was expected to last for at least another week, according to the latest weather forecast. Moreover, it was also predicted that a thunderstorm might be occurring at any time within the week.
With the current downpour already being terrible enough in her opinion, the girl couldn’t imagine being stuck in facing a thunderstorm while on her way home one day. Not to mention, most of her employees were also travelling to work on foot like herself. Therefore, right after she had heard of the latest weather forecast, the girl had informed all of her employees to work from home until the weather was stable enough for everyone to travel safely to work.
As an employer, the producer wasn’t particularly against the idea of working from home. Even though she wouldn’t disagree with the notion that one’s productivity in work might decrease due to being in the comfort of one’s home and the sense of freedom that came from having no one to directly supervise one’s work progress, she believed that it was still better to have this alternative option.
For her, she wouldn’t mind if her employees take it easy when working from home as long as they still deliver their work on time and she could reach them via calls when required. As a matter of fact, if it wasn’t because there were still some pending arrangement details for an urgent project, she would have let them off from work during this period.
After all, she knew full well how hard her employees had been working, while she was out seeking collaborative projects to increase her company’s value and to prevent LFG from pulling back their investment. So, they truly deserved to have some off-days.
Fortunately, it still wasn’t too late for her to do that since she had just settled the matter regarding the urgent project by informing the respective parties of the project about the finalized details.
After sending a message to thank all her employees for their hard work and to also inform them that they will be on leave from work until further notice, the girl plopped herself face-down on the couch. Rolling over onto her back, she clutched her phone to her chest with an evident look of contentment.
With this, she could finally have some time for herself as well.
“Oh right! I should tell Kiro about this.”
Ever since Kiro first messaged her after recommending her show, “Miracle Finder”, on social media, they had been frequently keeping in touch with one another. Their conversations could be related to anything, such as food, movies, work-related matters, the interesting things that they had stumbled upon in their daily lives or even idle talks.
Even though Kiro was a celebrity idol, which made him someone who she normally wouldn’t have the opportunity to approach, let alone chat with frequently, she had never felt daunted by his fame or social status. She didn’t know why, but she always felt like she could talk about anything with Kiro, be it joyful or unhappy things.
Therefore, he was the first person she thought of sharing the news of her holiday.
[Yay! I am finally free from work! ^-^V]
It didn’t take more than five seconds for her to receive a reply that caused her to giggle.
[That’s great! Now, our idler group is finally complete!]
Compared to her, Kiro was certainly more hectic when it came to his work schedule. However, his workload had reduced significantly due to the rainy weather, which limited all of his job assignments to indoors. Once he had completed all of the indoor-related assignments, his manager had decided to give him a break since all the assignments that remained could only be done outdoors, which would have to wait until the weather cleared up since no one wanted to risk getting the celebrity idol sick.
Ever since then, Kiro had proclaimed himself to be an idler and had been lamenting on how he was still missing her as his partner in lazing about. Now that she was free from work too, it was to be expected that Kiro would be delighted.
[Still, it’s a shame that we will both be stuck at home due to the weather.]
[Why? Are you missing me, Miss Chips?]
His message was followed by a smirking emoji.
Blushing at having her innermost thoughts exposed by his teasing words, the girl pursed her lips while typing out her reply.
[I am just thinking how boring it would be since there aren’t many entertaining things to do at home.]
[Oh, Miss Chips doesn’t miss me. T.T]
In response, the girl’s lips had curled up unknowingly and she shook her head helplessly at the thought of Kiro pouting while typing those childish words. To behave childishly without turning people off, none could have done it as effortlessly as Kiro.
If she was like any of her fangirls, she would have fallen for his words and admitted that she missed him, just to not make him be any more disappointed.
However, she knew Kiro better than any fangirls. Moreover, she was aware that Kiro was only pretending to be saddened by her replies in order to coax her into confessing. Not wanting to let him have things his way all the time, the girl decided to play dumb.
[Didn’t we just have a video call last night?]
[Which Miss Chips rejected the first time… :’( ]
[That was because I had just gotten out of the shower at that time and hadn’t fully dried myself off!]
Not many would ever talk to Kiro in such a casual manner. Then again, the girl had never been one to walk on eggshells around Kiro. That is why they have been able to converse with each other with ease. It was because they held nothing back between them.
At the very least, she alone had never felt the need to do so.
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Kiro had always found it mysterious, how the rainy weather tends to make one feel melancholic. The gloomy and dark skies outside, coupled with the silence that permeates the air within the big house, had further accentuated a sense of solitude. Moreover, having been confined indoors due to the weather and not having much to do, one would naturally be contemplative.
Loneliness.
Who would ever believe that a well-loved celebrity like Kiro, who had legions of fans worldwide, would ever feel lonely?
To the public, Kiro is a bright star, whose radiance never dimmed and continues to illuminate others without fail. It might never occur to them at all that there would also be moments when a star will lose its radiance.
Not surprising since people tend to only notice the beautiful side of things. Thus, it was likely for them to have overlooked the fact that beyond the lights and glamour of the stage, Kiro is just like everyone else, an ordinary person.
He too will be overwhelmed by others’ expectations of him or be weary from having to put up a strong front at all times in order to not disappoint said expectations.
He too wished to be comforted when things were difficult, to have someone praise him for trying so hard all the time or to tell him it was alright to not push himself too hard and to take a breather sometimes.
Nonetheless, Kiro was someone who was always harsh towards himself. Instead of giving in to those yearnings, he chose to bottle up his feelings and carry on in maintaining his flawless image to the public. Facing the world on his own, the only thing that kept him going was a certain hope, which was further reinforced by his mentor’s words at the airport right before Kiro departed to America.
Back then, Kiro thought he had hidden his emotions well, but somehow his mentor still knew about it and had given Kiro a firm hug as he consoled the fifteen-year-old boy.
“Kiro, everyone is born alone and dies alone in this world. Still, that doesn’t mean that we are fated to be alone for the rest of our life. Aside from Eva and myself, you will encounter others who will accept everything about you and love you as you are.”
The famous French singer, Eva Seidel, was the closest person to a mother figure to Kiro. She was also the one who had suggested for Kiro to continue his studies in America. While this suggestion was undoubtedly beneficial for Kiro’s future, it was only because Eva and his mentor were strongly in favor of this option that Kiro decided to go to America in spite of his reluctance to leave France.
Kiro greatly admired and respected his mentor, but he still couldn’t hide his skepticism after hearing his mentor’s words. Of course, his mentor had noticed it as well.
“You might find it hard to believe now, but mark my words. As long as you don’t close off your heart and boldly accept those hands that have reached out to you, you will never be alone.”
That was the last face-to-face talk Kiro had with his mentor.
He kept his mentor’s words to heart, even though he still didn’t believe there would be others who would accept his flaws and imperfections. Still, there was someone who Kiro had always hoped to meet again and he wished she would be one of those people that his mentor mentioned will accept him as he is.
This hope was what had kept Kiro going throughout the years after his mentor’s disappearance.
When Kiro eventually met the girl again and realized that she didn’t remember anything from the past, he thought that it was for the best. With this, they would be able to start afresh and he will be able to show her only the best part of himself.
Nonetheless, whenever he was with her, he felt so at ease that he always ended up behaving unreservedly. Still, the girl had never shunned him for it and had oftentimes told him that she liked him that way.
Of course, he hadn’t truly believed her back then and stubbornly continued to hide his weaknesses from her. She was too precious to him and he was afraid of losing her. Even the mere thought of her disliking him was unbearable to Kiro, let alone the idea of her abandoning him.
To Kiro, his existence was precarious and heavily-dependent on his fame as an idol, which in turn, was reliant on the adoration from his fans. Despite that, he wasn’t even certain whether those adorations were genuine or due to the influence of his Evol.
The vagueness had merely heightened Kiro’s sense of insecurity and he became particularly mindful of people’s perception of him. In order to prove that his popularity wasn’t due to the influence of his Evol but due to his own efforts in giving the best performance to the public, Kiro never stopped pushing himself to the limit.
It was his Miss Chips who had quelled his fear of rejection and loneliness by sticking by his side through all his uncool and vulnerable moments. It was her voice that had pulled him from the darkness of his own mind that threatened to engulf him. Once again, he was saved by her presence and unconditional support.
Even if he was alone, his loneliness would instantly dissipate whenever he heard her voice during a phone call, saw her smiling face during a video call or read back the past messages between them.
[That was because I had just gotten out of the shower at that time and hadn’t fully dried myself off!]
Just like now, Kiro couldn’t stop himself from grinning as they continued to message back and forth between themselves about trivial matters.
[Really (o-O) ? Why do I feel like Miss Chips purposely doesn’t want to see me?]
[Of course not!]
[Hmm…then Miss Chips has to prove it.]
Before she could send out a reply, Kiro had clicked on the video camera icon on the top right side of his phone screen, thus initiating a video call between them. Unlike last time, the girl had accepted the call within five seconds.
However, she must have done so in a rushed manner because the sight that greeted Kiro on the phone screen was of the girl hiding the lower half of her face behind a couch pillow. Finding her posture to be adorable, he decided not to say anything about her slightly disheveled hair.
“Yoo-hoo, Miss Chips!” greeted Kiro while waving at the phone screen. “Glad to see me?”
Although he couldn’t see the lower half of her face, he could tell that the girl was miffed based on her narrowed eyes.
“Kiro! Why so suddenly? I didn’t even have time to prepare myself.”
“It’s okay, Miss Chips is always adorable.” He grinned mischievously and winked at the screen. “As for the sudden video call, it’s the best way to prove whether Miss Chips is avoiding to see me or not. Unless … you want me to go over to your place to meet you directly?”
The girl’s eyes had widened for a second before she shook her head vigorously and clutched the pillow closer to her face.
“Of course, there’s also another reason. It’s because…” Kiro deliberately dragged the end of his words for a while before he broke into a smile.
“I miss you a lot, Miss Chips.”
As always, his mentor’s words were true.
No one is meant to be alone in life.
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