Honkai Impact 3rd, a simulator of lifelong regret!

The emotions in those silver-gray pupils were undoubtedly genuine.

If it hadn't been for the fact that Jiang Cheng was the host of the banquet from the beginning, that dreamlike or awkward encounter that morning would never have happened.

This stems from the girl's bewilderment at her master's late arrival.

He didn't attend his own birthday party right away.

It is difficult to explain even by any reason.

The group chat for this banquet was set up months in advance, and that adorable girl with unimaginable charm was constantly worrying about this and that, all in preparation for Jiang Cheng's birthday.

It was out of curiosity that he doubted whether he was seeing things and tried to get closer to observe, which is why his hat was blown off by the wind and picked up by the boy.

That scene was incredibly dreamlike to others, like something out of a light novel, a first encounter with a boy under cherry blossoms.

But for Vilvi herself, it was more likely that she felt extremely embarrassed and shy.

The girl, who is not schizophrenic or self-deceiving, is essentially a weak, shy, and extremely insecure genius.

Her personality can be described as a super-powered version of a hundred flavors; a girl who has maxed out her talents but can hardly use them without self-deception.

Dye your hair pink and hug an electric guitar, and you're good to go—you're the lonely guy next door.

Even the closest people couldn't find any problems.

Even at this exchange meeting, where most eyes were actually drawn to the flawless young woman and ordinary people didn't attract much attention, it was enough to make Vervi feel extremely uncomfortable.

If it weren't for the external aura and atmosphere, it would have prematurely dampened other people's interest.

I'm afraid he'll run away again as soon as someone even starts talking to him.

All of this endurance and forbearance can, in essence, be described as a burden borne for Jiangcheng, a responsibility undertaken because of Jiangcheng.

—If I weren't worried about stealing Jiang Cheng's protagonist role, my self-deceptive personality would overshadow the main character.

Vilvi didn't want to stay in this state for even a second longer.

When she saw that the protagonist, who was already late, not only didn't go to his proper place but instead came to talk to her, the doubts and inexplicable emotions in Vilvi's heart were enough to overwhelm her self-isolation.

I'm so angry!

Is this how you celebrate your birthday?

This tiny little complaint remained until the boy, with an expression of complete ignorance, uttered those words.

"--How did you come to the conclusion that this is a birthday party? It's more like an exchange event or a fan meeting."

Not right.

Vilvi sensed something was wrong.

"Is this weird?"

Jiang Cheng was even more confused. He spread his hands, a strange doubt arising from the strange question, as if he had been infected with a virus.

Did even one of them come over to congratulate me?

"Even Alicia herself only said that there was a surprise for me to participate in tomorrow. Maybe she was just showing me how many friends she has made."

but……

Alicia...

We are indeed preparing a birthday party for you.

……

As an undisputed genius in this world, there is almost no one on the entire planet who can rival or be her equal.

Even if you tear your talent and self into eight parts, and one of those parts even accounts for half of your talent and ability, you can still maintain any one of those parts at a level of genius that is unimaginable to ordinary people.

Unlike those who are nominally geniuses but are no different from mediocre fools.

How could a girl like that not see through Alicia's preparations?

How could they not feel the girl's sincerity?

……

——I can’t refute it.

The girl had no way to refute it.

There is absolutely no reason to refute Jiang Cheng's words.

Because no one was paying attention to the other party, including Alicia, who had held a birthday party, who seemed to have changed her mind halfway through and was still maintaining the atmosphere that resembled a social gathering.

Jiang Cheng's arrival did not attract much attention, at least not as much as the actual host of the banquet.

Only a few people noticed something was wrong and gave it their attention, but no one actually did anything; they just glanced at it a few times.

This time, the master is not so much Jiang Cheng, but rather Alicia or everyone else.

The thought continued, but was suddenly interrupted by a nonchalant voice—Jiang Cheng reached out and handed over the hat, his face showing no resentment or disappointment, his dark pupils calm, as still as the night sky.

"Let's not think about those messy things anymore. Here's your hat back. I was going to return it to you earlier, but you left too quickly."

His tone was extremely flat, without the slightest fluctuation.

seem……

He didn't care that the girl guessed wrong, or rather, he had this idea all along, but he didn't care even if reality slapped him in the face.

Why was he so disappointed?

Has Jiangcheng ever experienced something similar?

A sense of doubt arose in Wilvi's heart, but she still expressed her gratitude.

"Thank you."

She took it gently, and touched it unintentionally. The girl's slender and delicate fingers felt as sweet and soft as the petals on the hat.

"You're welcome, it's just a small favor."

Jiang Cheng simply waved his hand dismissively, not caring at all, and watched as the girl put her hat back on and tidied her long, smooth hair.

Finally, I had time to observe the girl's dress up close and from a normal perspective.

Her slightly messy khaki-colored long hair was neatly combed with delicate black lace hair clips, adorned with a few dark gold gears, and topped with an exquisite little hat with a circle of decorations that spread outwards like flower petals.

At her slender neck, black lace was encircled by a white tie, resembling a shirt tie. Beneath a small metal piece at the front of her neck was a cluster of lace, the piece itself connected to a black ribbon that outlined the girl's breasts.

Like delicate shoulders washed clean by hot spring water, exposed to the air, the wrists and upper arms of the black sleeveless top are adorned with white silk, a princess's standard attire, secured by a black leather bracelet inlaid with a gold gear symbol.

The white strapless top she wore cradled the girl's full breasts, and the white fabric cinched her slender waist like a belt, revealing no excess fat. The white hem of the skirt resembled a bouquet of flowers, while the black gauze was the true form of the dress.

Leather straps hooked around the girl's full legs, connecting to sheer black striped stockings. Her Martin boots were styled like high heels, but the brown sides were replaced with white ones engraved with mysterious patterns.

The dress is so beautiful; I wonder which fashion designer created it.

There are pictures here, which can be viewed after the updated version

There are pictures here, which can be viewed after the updated version

13. Virvi, can I be your friend?

"...Jiangcheng".

Wilvi hesitated for a moment, biting her lip lightly, and as if she had made up her mind, she bent her slender waist slightly, her plump fruit hanging down, and took a box from the bag behind her, handing it over with both hands.

"what happened?"

The boy was a little confused by this, his eyes showing some bewilderment, wondering why he had suddenly bent down during what was supposed to be a conversation.

Looking down at it is one thing, but not looking at it is another.

It would be too shameless to look. I already saw some things I shouldn't have seen this morning, and... that perfect figure is even better than Alicia, who is still a young girl.

If I don't look at it, it seems impolite not to take what someone hands me right away, or even to give them my gaze.

"This...this is my birthday present for you. It's a day late, but please don't mind."

Vilvi practically forced the sound out of her lips, and even though she tried her best to suppress it, the distorted tone revealed a deep shyness.

Without any need for further speculation, this is probably an extremely difficult thing for a young girl.

Even so,

The exquisite gift box was still presented to me.

The first time it was presented directly to the boy, instead of being piled up and stored elsewhere, it could be directly captured by his dark eyes.

“——Huh?”

……

She can easily accept being ignored.

Even disappointment can be swallowed.

Only when he saw the gift held up by the girl's hands did the boy's emotions become difficult to control for the first time. His body suddenly stiffened on the spot, and his dark pupils reflected a complexity that was no less than that of the girl before.

actually……

Did you send me a gift specifically for me?

……

At the exchange meeting, you and Vervi hit it off immediately. You returned the hat to her, and she gave you a birthday gift she had prepared in advance.

Out of respect and politeness, you didn't open the gift, but you couldn't help but admire the exquisite design of the box, and also praised the design of the girl's clothing, saying it was absolutely the work of a genius.

Surprisingly, just a few words of praise were enough to make Vilvie blush so much she could barely lift her head.

Something strange.

Isn't Alicia the childhood friend this time?

How come I've become good friends with Wilvi, who suddenly appeared out of nowhere? We've only met once or twice, and my feelings for her seem to be taking off.

Is Vilvi really that simple?

This isn't even a question of how difficult the strategy is; this thing is practically free.