On a bench by the street, Furina sat happily, nibbling at her dessert.
While she ate, her gaze lingered on a small dog trotting by her feet.
This feeling of freedom is truly captivating…
Furina sighed inwardly, savoring the moment.
"Liu Yuan, Liu Yuan, shall we go over there and take a look?"
She pointed toward a quiet corner where several kittens basked lazily in the afternoon sun.
"Hmm."
Liu Yuan gave a small nod, following Furina's gaze.
After gloomy weather cleared, little animals always emerged to sunbathe — it was their instinct.
And Furina, who adored small animals more than anyone, seized the chance. Perhaps this time she could finally get close enough to pet them…
Finishing her cake in a few bites, Furina tossed the wrapper into a nearby bin and tiptoed toward the corner.
The sunlight spilled perfectly over the pile of boxes there, where several kittens stretched out, their fluffy fur shimmering gold.
As Furina approached, the kittens cracked their eyes open lazily, then closed them again, unbothered by her presence.
Her eyes lit up. Carefully, she reached out toward the nearest kitten.
"Meow~"
The kitten blinked at her, as if ready to dart away. But then — something changed. It stretched its body, rolled slightly, and exposed its belly.
"Meow~"
"Oh!! So cute!!"
Furina gasped with delight and stroked its fur with both hands.
Normally, things never went this smoothly. With her capricious "Hydro Archon" act, animals usually bristled around her. Hat jellyfish had sprayed bubbles in her face, hunter rays had chased her mercilessly, and cats usually gave her nothing but scratches and disdainful glares.
But today… today they accepted her.
It must be the mask!
Her gratitude toward Liu Yuan quietly ticked up yet again.
Behind her, Liu Yuan's deep blue eyes glimmered faintly.
Adjusting an animal's perception wasn't difficult — not for her.
Creatures were naturally sensitive. They could feel emotions far more keenly than humans could. The reason they'd always avoided Furina was simple: the "Furina" they sensed then wasn't real. The falseness repelled them.
But today, that falseness was gone.
This was the most genuine Furina — the one animals didn't reject.
Still, Liu Yuan had nudged the kittens' thoughts slightly, just to be sure.
The cat's thought: "Don't disturb me while I'm sunbathing, meow!"
And now, the kittens purred and rolled, showing their bellies freely to Furina.
"So cute~"
Furina's voice bubbled with joy as she cuddled the fluffball.
Liu Yuan stood nearby, silent. She looked from Furina's beaming face to the kitten curled on its back, then down at her own hands.
A fleeting thought crossed her mind — dangerous, tender — and she quickly pushed it down.
Why am I thinking like this…?
Lately, strange thoughts had been surfacing again and again. Feelings she didn't know how to define.
Her gaze softened, but she only sighed faintly in her heart.
"Liu Yuan!"
Furina's call snapped her back.
Turning, she saw Furina holding the kitten up against her cheek, mismatched eyes sparkling brighter than the sun itself.
"Who do you think is cuter, me or the kitten?!"
A childish question.
Logic gave Liu Yuan an immediate answer. But before reason could finish, another emotion welled up, unnameable, undeniable.
Her heart pounded violently — so real, despite her ethereal body.
Looking into Furina's expectant eyes, she answered softly:
"It's you."
The steady tone masked the storm inside her. Only she could hear the wild thundering of her own heartbeat.
Furina froze.
Why is she suddenly speaking in such a serious, gentle voice again?!
Her chest tightened. Heat rushed to her cheeks. She scrambled for words, but they tangled hopelessly.
"U-um… w-well… of course that's the case!"
Flustered, she spun around and squatted down, burying her face in the kitten's fur to hide her blush.
Even with the mask concealing her, she was sure — Liu Yuan could still see straight through her.
The thought alone nearly drove her to flee to Meropide forever.
But Liu Yuan wasn't paying attention to her mask. She was too busy puzzling over her own feelings — her heart, her restless thoughts, her inexplicable reactions.
Is it because of Furina…?
No answer came. Only the quiet image of the damsel before her, playing with a kitten under the sun.
And that was all Liu Yuan could see.
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Short Play – A Future Not Too Far Away
Inside a cozy three-story apartment.
A delicate little girl, cheeks round as peaches, rushed over to the two women sitting on the sofa.
With her small hands on her hips, she puffed her cheeks and demanded:
"Mommy, who do you think is cuter, me or Mama Furina?!"
"Your Mama Furina."
Without missing a beat, Liu Yuan's lips curved into the faintest smile, deep blue eyes warm as water.
She reached out and patted her daughter's cheek in comfort, but the little girl only burst into louder tears.
"Boo hoo! Mommy, you and Mama Furina are always on the same side! Waaah waaah waaah!"
Her wails echoed through the room.
What about the crystallization of love you promised?! Why do I feel like I'm just an accident?!
"Waaah waaah waaah"
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TL: I published a new fanfic (translated) titled: "Genshin Impact: Using a Vest to Make Players and Game Characters Cry". If you're interested, add to library :>
Summary:
In order to save her sister, Jiang Mumu came to the continent of Teyvat and let the seven clones grow up freely. When the plot began, she frantically collected emotional feedback from players and game characters.
- Mondstadt, she is Diluc's only biological sister, a non-staff member of the Knights of Favonius, the favorite of all Mondstadts, and even has a good relationship with ladies...
- Liyue, she is the youngest Liyue Qixing in charge of the Millelith, and she works hard for the security of Liyue, and has close relationships with Ningguang, Ganyu and others...
- Inazuma, she is the biological sister of Kuki Shinobu, who is naturally thick-skinned. She followed her sister to join the Arataki Gang, but everyone in Inazuma likes her very much...
- Sumeru, she is the scholar who is most opposed to the Great Sage of the Sumeru Akademiya, and has always wanted to knock the Great Sage out. She is also Alhaitham's student...
- Fontaine, she is Furina's bodyguard and best friend, and has good cooking skills...
- Natlan, she is the sister of Kinich, the first choice of the Great Spirit of the Scions of the Canopy, and has extraordinary martial arts...
- Snezhnaya, she is Tartaglia's biological sister, joined the Fatui, and is under the command of the [Captain]. Tartaglia has always wanted to poach her...
They are all her, and because of the butterfly effect, they all have a bad end, becoming the white moonlight of players and characters...
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