I've already said this isn't a life simulator!

And he naturally reciprocated with support and recognition, which made her feel joy and happiness... Thinking about it this way, she really was just an ordinary girl...

Eden smiled, his expression filled with irrepressible tenderness and happiness.

"Take a short rest, Xiwang."

"Okay."

Eden pointed to some benches near the beach not far away, led him over, sat down, and then…

Carefully and slowly, she moved closer to him, her body gradually leaning against him.

"Eden?"

"I'm drunk, can I lean against you for a bit?"

"How did you get drunk if you weren't drinking...?"

"You got me drunk~ You need to take responsibility~"

"well……"

Xi Wang didn't mind, but Eden's wine-red hair kept rubbing against her neck and cheek, making her feel a little itchy.

"Ha ha……"

Eden clearly realized this as well, chuckled twice, and even deliberately rubbed against Xi Wang, making him feel helpless again... In this playful moment that belonged only to the two of them, their clasped hands quietly moved and changed, their fingertips intertwined, and then their fingers were interlocked.

"...Eden, let's sing together. It's been a while since we sang together."

"Okay, you go first~"

"Hmph~? Hmph~?"

Xi Wang didn't refuse, but simply hummed a melody softly. Eden, leaning against him and even squeezing into his arms, lowered her eyes and looked at the shimmering sea, slowly and softly humming her own part of the song.

???~

The enchanting song drifted gently on the sea breeze, carried far away by the wind. On the distant horizon where the sea meets the sky, a graceful figure quietly leaped out of the water, and one could vaguely discern that it was the shape of a whale.

Is it Skadi...?

Xi Wang felt a sense of unease. Looking at the blurry figure in the distance, she paused for a moment, then smiled... If it really was that thing... that would be wonderful.

???~

Their singing continued slowly over time, echoing along the shore with the gentle sound of the waves.

As the sun began to set, it gradually turned into sunset, and the sky slowly darkened. Even the silver moon seemed impatient to appear in the sky, as if it were a hurried listener.

The golden-red sunlight shines on the orange sea, highlighting the unique beauty of dusk.

The sound of the waves became somewhat noisy, and white waves gradually lapped at their feet, bringing the azure seawater to the seats and wetting their shoes and feet.

"It looks like the tide is coming in."

Xi Wang gently reminded him.

"Then there will be two sunsets."

Eden's gaze lingered on the distant sun slowly setting from the horizon, and the golden-red reflection on the sea. The beautiful scenery captivated her, making her reluctant to leave. The warmth and familiar atmosphere beside her made her even more attached.

"We can't go back."

Xi Wang said again.

"It's ok."

But that was all Eden responded to.

Feeling the sea breeze, listening to the waves crashing by, watching the beautiful sunset, and most importantly, being able to lean against him—she wished time could stand still at this moment, wished time could pause at this moment.

Eden's gaze lingered on the distant horizon, as if he were oblivious to everything around him.

She simply smiled slightly and spoke softly.

"We are together."

Chapter Twenty-Three "Twin Stars" (4586)

[Ahem... Although you and Eden enjoy watching the sunset quietly amidst the sound of the waves—after all, the beautiful and romantic scenery is something you both love—I still have to remind you that this is a very dangerous activity. Be sure to leave the dangerous beach and go to a safe place before the tide comes in at night.]

So in the end, under the guidance and assistance of the caregivers, you slowly left the flooded area and returned to safety... and unsurprisingly, you got a scolding.

While I understand that you two young people enjoy a romantic atmosphere, you also need to pay attention to safety. If you accidentally bump into something or get trapped, it won't be something that can be explained away with just romance. What happens then could leave an indelible scar on your memories.

[You and Eden humbly accepted the blame and promised not to do such dangerous things again... With your current wealth, you could easily rent a yacht and slowly enjoy the scenery at sea. What happened this time was entirely an "accident," after all... the atmosphere was already this tense, right?]

Ultimately, however, we must return to the practicalities. Eden has terminated her contract with her original agency and, unsurprisingly, has faced suppression. Finding a stage where she can showcase her talents will likely be very difficult... will it?

That doesn't seem so.

[Not to mention that Eden comes from a musical family, if she wanted, she could easily use her family's connections to find her a stage where she could showcase herself. Even you, who have been by her side, are now a video blogger with a huge following.]

However, Eden doesn't want to rely on any of these things, especially his family's help... because you are the same way, attracting others little by little with your music, and finally, with a little bit of luck, you have the number of fans you have now, without much help from others.

Therefore, she also wants to be "like you," to win the recognition and affection of others in her own way and by relying on herself.

However, this is probably difficult to achieve... after all, it's already hard for you and her to separate.

It's not that I meant anything by it, it's just that Eden's figure always appears from time to time in your previous videos. Although people don't pay much attention to her, they have noticed this girl who often appears by your side... Some people have also asked about your relationship with her, but at the time you only said that you were "partners" in the same industry.

[Well... a rather "close" partner, nothing more.]

In other words, as long as this evidence remains, she will inevitably be connected to you in some way, and you can use this as an excuse to offer to help her... After some consideration, Eden agreed.

After all, no matter what, even if you choose different paths, you will surely illuminate and rely on each other, and eventually shine together in the sky. After all... you are a pair of similar "twin stars".

So you contacted Mr. Gunn and Ms. Fidel, who had helped you before.

After all, Eden wants to take a more "formal" path, so she should need an agent, and coincidentally, you know the Gunn couple.

The Gunn couple were very excited upon receiving the news. Although they were initially a little disappointed to hear that they would be leading your friend instead of you, they quickly dismissed the thought... After all, they had known you for so long and understood your personality. If your friend couldn't meet their requirements, you certainly wouldn't have asked them for help.

More importantly, they believe that any "friend" you recognize, or even someone willing to specifically seek their help from, must also be passionate about art.

As expected, after meeting once as arranged and listening to several of Eden's performances, the Gunn couple readily accepted the job and began using their connections to find a suitable stage for Eden.

[Midway through, you discussed what to do next... and finally agreed that if Eden became famous with that song, you would simply start your own agency. Then you wouldn't have to worry about people coming to you to sign contracts all the time, and the Gunn couple could each be your agents.]

To be honest, this suggestion feels rather frivolous and hasty, but none of you have any objections, after all... you all believe that Eden will succeed.

Soon, Ms. Fidel secured Eden a chance to perform at a charity event, but at this point, Eden made a request—she wanted you to join her on stage.

As for the reason, it's because she hopes to leave your mark on her journey, just like Eden's figure is always present in the videos you've recorded before. She also hopes that you will be by her side when she performs on stage for the first time.

[That's not a problem, of course, but the problem is... with your current popularity, you could very well steal her thunder, which is something the organizers and the Gunn couple are quite worried about.]

However, this isn't difficult for you and Eden...you know how to coordinate and cooperate musically.

As expected, Eden's performance was a great success. Even though your appearance attracted a lot of attention, it couldn't overshadow Eden's brilliance. Eden quickly became popular because of her beautiful and highly recognizable voice, and you also shared in some of the popularity.

[After that, it was up to the Gunn couple to handle things... They methodically arranged Eden's upcoming schedule, using their past connections to secure performance opportunities for Eden.]

[…Hmm? Why are the Gunn couple both dealing with Eden's affairs? Didn't we agree that you and Eden would each take one?]

[It's really not the Gunn family's fault... It's just that your situation is too complicated. On the one hand, you're always keen on performing on the street, and at most you just record videos and upload them online. In other words, Mr. Gunn, as your manager, only needs to stay at home in front of the computer to process your videos and take care of your personal accounts. He doesn't need to do much trouble.]

On the other hand... I don't know why, even though you're a celebrity, the media still secretly follow you, trying to dig up some "juicy scoops," but they all disappear for some inexplicable reason in the end, and some of the people secretly following you also inexplicably lose track of you... as if you have excellent anti-tracking skills (although in the end it was all proven that they lost track of you due to various "accidents")

In short, the Guns don't really need to worry too much about you. After all, your condition has stabilized, and your online fan base is steadily growing. As long as nothing major goes wrong, everything will be fine. On the other hand, Eden's business is just starting out, and there are many things to consider and he needs a lot of support. Therefore, both of them have gone to take care of Eden's affairs.

[Hmm... It seems you two are both making steady progress toward the future you desire. Eden has officially embarked on his own path, so... it's time for you to continue on yours as well.]

Just like others described it back then, I should become a "bard."

So, you announced a "musical travel" project on your account, nicknamed "The Bard." The details are that you will travel the world by performing on the streets, just like the legendary "bard," carrying songs and stories to various places around the world with the wind.

[This project is actually not much different from what you've done before: go to a new place, play on the street, listen to other people's stories, and get inspiration to create new music, and then repeat the process.]

[It's just that, at Mr. Gunn's suggestion, what you're doing has acquired a formal name, but fundamentally nothing has changed.]

However, once you officially bring it up, your fans are still very happy. After all, once the project is officially launched, you will first post on your personal account about the cities you will be visiting next, giving fans who want to meet you a target.

And so, you and Eden began to walk your own paths. Under the guidance of the Gunn couple, Eden methodically built her fame... Although, because of Eden's singing, her fan base grew rapidly, almost catching up with yours in no time.

[As for you, things are proceeding smoothly as before. While your fan base hasn't grown as dramatically as Eden's, it's steadily increasing.]

As you both have more and more things to do, you have less and less time to meet in person. However, you are not worried about this, nor do you feel that you are being neglected, because you both understand that you are pursuing your own "desires".

Eden is slowly making its way to the most dazzling stage, while you are like a gentle breeze, softly passing through the crowd, leaving behind some joy and songs, and taking away some troubles and stories.

In this process, you met many people, heard many stories, and witnessed the helplessness and joy of countless people.

You once saw a drug addict yearning for redemption, wavering between depravity and progress, ultimately healed by music and a stray cat. With the cat's companionship, he weathered the most painful withdrawal period, eventually becoming inseparable from it and finally emerging from that dark and hopeless life.

You've seen a man trapped in the past, unable to escape the sorrow and pain of yesteryear, spending his days drinking and drifting aimlessly. He accidentally killed his child, his wife divorced him because of his despair, and even his parents parted from him in the end… He found no redemption, and there's nothing you can do to help him. You can only sing softly, comforting him with your song, and helping him pick up the photos he tore to shreds in his drunken stupor… It was his last family photo, the only thing he could still cherish.

When he woke up from his hangover the next day, he was extremely grateful for your help... If he had torn up and thrown away even this last bit of hope, he probably would have lost all reason to live. Fortunately, you picked it up and preserved it for him.

You were pleased with this, gave him some financial assistance, encouraged him to live well, and helped him reassemble and laminate the photos so he wouldn't tear them up again while drunk... But who knows what the future holds?

Have you ever seen a child in a hospital who loves motorcycles but is confined to his bed due to illness? He only has a few days left to live, and even speaking has become difficult, yet he is smiling and gently comforting his aging parents.

You may have seen a teenager walk past you, snatch your instrument case, and steal all the money inside... only to be stopped by a homeless man who then beats him to the ground.

You recognize that homeless man. You met him in the alley a few days ago and took shelter from the rain together under the eaves... You shared your lunch with him and played a short tune for him... He said he would repay you, but you didn't expect it to happen so soon.

As you travel the world as a "bard," you meet countless people and witness countless different stories... and you share all of this online so that everyone can see it.

Although most of the names in the story have been omitted to protect their privacy, many people still discovered them.

The drug addict who was interviewed by the newspaper at the beginning eventually wrote a book, which was even adapted into a movie. You even had a small cameo in it. After all, you helped him when he was in his most difficult time, and even taught him a few pieces of music, so you were kind of his teacher.

The second person, still grieving over the past, visited the graves of his children and parents, reconciled with his ex-wife, and finally, with the help of his ex-wife and her current husband, got a new job and planned to start a new life.

The homeless man who helped you later got a job and started a new life.

The resilient child garnered attention, and even though the funds raised couldn't save his life, many people traveled long distances to fulfill his wish—to see a motorcycle convoy pass by his house.

Finally, he saw more than 20,000 motorcycles pass by his house and received blessings and encouragement from all over the world.

Unfortunately... he still passed away, but in his final moments, he was smiling and happy, and even his parents were grateful for everyone's care and help.

So many stories, so many different people... You can feel the emotions surging within you, the thoughts and inspiration bursting forth.

[Thus, inspired by the stories of many people, the songs you composed were compiled into an album titled "Giving Love to Others".]