To create Honkai Impact 3rd in a world where Kallen exists.

What she didn't know was that she had already become an irreplaceable force in Kiana's progress, and that this force remained constant throughout.

"I know..." Kiana lowered her head and pursed her lips.

She knew, she always knew, but the one she could never forgive was herself.

“Everything will pass, everything will change, even if this change will take away your whole world.”

"But it doesn't matter—it is also the most powerful force in the world, a force that can open up hope and a path for anyone."

"Hmm..." Kiana responded softly.

"When you feel lost, look up at the starry sky."

"I wish to be there, to light up your entire night."

Himeko ruffled Kiana's hair and smiled, her eyes filled with a mixture of pride and sadness, as if bidding farewell to her best student.

"...Thank you, Himeko-sensei."

Becoming a source of strength for students is the most romantic destiny for a teacher!

She could defeat all the Herrschers, but she could never find her teacher again, never speak a single word to her.

From then on, flames became her color, and the starry sky her hope... She would no longer be afraid of the night, for only in the night could she see her teacher clearly.

[...Stop talking, stop talking, I'm really going to cry...Why, Himeko-sensei, Kiana... Waaah!]

White light shone from the edge of the world, and this space was about to complete its mission.

Yes, mission... What she's about to do is also a responsibility... or a mission, isn't it?

"...I...I should go..."

"Well, go ahead."

"Take a step forward, Kiana, just go boldly forward."

"I will always bless you and watch over you, after all—"

"You are my student, Himeko Murata!!"

"...Hehe, Himeko-sensei,"

Kiana chuckled softly.

The laughter mixed with sobs was so unique.

"It's a pleasure to be your student! It's an honor to have met you!"

"Ah, it's my honor. Go, Kiana."

Goodbye, Himeko-sensei.

Kiana bid her final farewell, gazing at the distant doorway, and slowly walked forward.

But she still couldn't help but look back, hoping to see if the person she cared about was still there.

Whenever she saw that red armor, with flames burning quietly there, she felt reassured but couldn't help but turn back to confirm it again and again.

"Go, Kiana."

"What's wrong? Kiana?"

"It's time to go, Kiana."

…Until the very end, she still didn't urge Kiana. She knew what choice Kiana would make, and she knew how complicated Kiana's feelings were.

So she simply gazed tenderly at Kiana, saying nothing more.

Kiana was just one step away from the door when she turned back for a final, heavy look before stepping out.

"Kiana, you are my pride."

With final blessings and encouragement, Himeko's words reached my ears, light yet full of weight.

Just as she said, she would gaze silently into the night sky.

But she must return to reality, and as she promised, she will defeat the Herrscher of Domination, the Eleventh, the Twelfth… she will show them.

It's a promise!

My nose stung... and I got sand in my eye... But I'm at home, where would the sand come from? Waaah!

From then on, no one called Himeko "Auntie" anymore... and she never did either.

She was her pride, but all she wanted was to get her teacher back!

[I wanted to push Himeko over there too... I thought it was a loophole, but in the end she still refused to go out... In the end, she just looked at me gently...]

I hope to be your student again next time... It would be such an honor, so romantic... I miss you so much.

In the golden villa,

All that could be heard was Alicia's soft sobbing, her shoulders heaving, and a small mountain of tissues piled up on the table beside her.

Everyone fell silent, watching this scene unfold with complex emotions in their eyes.

Pado was already clutching the can of food, tears occasionally falling onto the soft fur; Hua sighed heavily, thinking about the experiences of that 'self'.