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Chapter 28 - Chapter 28: Let Me Become Station Master Asta's Eyes (BONUS CHAPTER)

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Beyond the vast and boundless universe, there lay a galaxy where no human had ever set foot. Gazing at the stars scattered across the sky and the meteors streaking by, Asta stood on a flat planet, watching it all in a daze, captivated by the sight. Seeing no IPC logos, no company mining teams, and no one using Credits, Asta understood that this was a brand-new starry sky that no one had ever stepped into before.

"Brother Hiroshi, you..." Looking at the youth before her, who was several years younger than herself, Asta's eyes grew slightly red, as if a thousand words were stuck in her throat.

"Because Station Master Asta said before that you hoped one day a star discovered by you could be named after you. So... I took the liberty of doing something extra..." Hiroshi scratched his head, explaining with some embarrassment.

"How... did you find this place?" Asta raised her hand to wipe away the tears at the corners of her eyes, her voice carrying a slight sob. She knew very well that Hiroshi wasn't even a Pathstrider; to achieve this, he must have sacrificed a great deal.

"It was actually quite simple. Previously, I asked Madam Herta to build an astronomical telescope for me. I just had to locate the furthest star I could see, then go there, and then move on to the next furthest star..."

Hearing his method, Asta's pupils shrank slightly and her mouth parted. Once she processed it, she pursed her lips tightly, the muscles in her cheeks trembling slightly. Since childhood, she had yearned for the starry sky, unable to resist picking up a telescope to observe the universe. She thought the elders in her family were affirming her hobby, but listening closely, she realized they were only lamenting that she could pick out the most expensive item at such a young age. She had mentioned many times to her family that she wanted to become a great astronomer, but it was dismissed as a trivial pursuit. Later, with the help of Madam Herta, she successfully broke away and began managing the Space Station.

But because of the endless trifles to handle every day, she simply had no time left to look up at the stars. She only dared to gaze shallowly at the vast universe in her room when no one was around. And yet... such a remote dream that no one ever cared about, she had only mentioned it casually once to the youth before her. But he... he remembered it in his heart, and to help her realize it, he put in unimaginable effort. With his ordinary human constitution, he continuously traversed various unknown galaxies. If even the slightest accident had occurred, she would never have seen him again. Yet, in a corner no one cared about, he persisted day and night, just to fulfill a wish she had mentioned casually. Not only did he realize her dream of discovering a star, but he also gave her an entire starry sky.

Thinking of this, she could no longer control her emotions. Tears gushed from her eyes as she stepped forward and pulled Hiroshi tightly into her embrace, scolding him with a sob. "Brother Hiroshi, you idiot... why did you take such a big risk for me... if something happened to you... I..."

"It won't happen." Hiroshi gently patted her back, his tone soft yet firm. "Although the first time was a bit thrilling, I... quickly found a safe method. I just need to determine a safe landing spot in advance. In the future... I will go even further and bring the scenery from the deeper reaches of the universe to you. Just let me... become Station Master Asta's eyes."

Asta let go of him, shaking her head gently while wiping away her tears. "It's... no longer necessary..."

"No longer necessary?" Hiroshi looked at her in confusion.

Asta sniffled, and with tears still shimmering in her eyes, she forced a tender smile. "Yes, because... I already have something I want to do more than looking for stars."

"Eh! What is it?"

"It's a secret."

Hearing her answer, Hiroshi's pouting face puffed up like a pufferfish. "Hmph, Station Master Asta is so stingy!"

Facing his complaint, Asta walked slowly toward him. Then, under his confused gaze, she opened Hiroshi's helmet, gently brushed aside his bangs, and placed a kiss on his forehead. Feeling the soft, warm, and moist sensation, Hiroshi didn't resist. He just looked down shyly, carefully examining the ground beneath his feet. A moment later, she closed his helmet again, her cheeks slightly flushed, her heart filled with sweetness.

Brother Hiroshi, you are the only person since I was a child who truly cared about my thoughts. For me... you didn't hesitate to risk your life. With you being so good, how could I let you continue to take risks for me? Besides... if we really get married in the future, I... only want to be with you...

After their tender moment, the two of them sat on the ground together, watching the meteor shower constantly streaking in the distance. Gradually, Asta rested her head on his shoulder, watching the reflection of the stars in his clear, dark eyes.

"Hey, I say you two, are you coming back? I still have tasks given to me by Madam Herta to complete. I don't have time to keep watching you two on a date here..."

Hearing the voice of the fourth mirror suddenly ring out from the Herta Space Station on the other side, Asta was so embarrassed that she sprang up instantly as if dodging a hot branding iron, then said, pretending as if nothing had happened: "It... is time to go back..."

After being teleported back to the Space Station by the fourth mirror, Hiroshi and Asta separated and went their own ways. Hiroshi also returned to Herta's room after recording the situation of the various sections one last time. At this time, Herta was lying flat on the bed, her long legs wrapped in light-colored tights resting on the headboard, her slender figure and graceful curves fully revealed. When she saw Hiroshi return, Herta's tone carried a hint of teasing and a trace of imperceptible dissatisfaction.

"Oh, so you still know how to come back? Was your date with Asta fun?"

Just now, the fourth mirror had already fully informed Herta about him and Asta. This presumptuous little fellow actually used her assistant and equipment to make another girl happy while leaving her aside, even forgetting his duty to serve her. It seems it's time to give him a proper lesson!

"Madam Herta, you came back today. Sorry... I came back late..." Hiroshi, who thought Herta wouldn't return today either, had stayed with Asta for a while longer; he hadn't expected this. Facing his sincere apology, Herta didn't speak. She just calmly made a gesture of '5' towards him, which immediately frightened Hiroshi into petrification on the spot.

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