Xingtie: Starting with an in-depth analysis of the Yellow Springs

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As for the watchmaker's origins, opinions vary: some say he was a merchant, a prisoner, or even a symbol, but in reality, he never came to be one...

"No way, how could such a famous watchmaker not exist?"

[Rin: The Watchmaker's Legacy, do you still remember the name when the stars entered your dreams?]

Mikhail.

[And Misha, I remember seeing a train ticket on Misha.]

[Zhe: So, Mikhail died, and Misha was like his grandson, plus the train ticket... So...] (This is plot-driven deduction, not my own.)

[Ambi: Mikhail was one of the Trail Blazers who got off the bus back then.]

[You know what, it really does seem like that.]

Himeko: Misha?

...(This is based on plot character deductions, not my own deductions)

Firefly picked up Star's phone to take a picture, along with Clock Boy.

"Help, help me! Help me out! Help me!"

Xing looked at the statue with a puzzled expression. The clock boy had just been shouting. Never mind, let's finish taking the photos first.

"Help! Chirp chirp!"

The constant calls came, and Xing curiously went to the statue, where there was a pink eyelash.

"What are you talking about? Isn't Clockwork Kid perfectly normal?"

Xing also realized that only I could hear and see, and quickly accepted the setting, after all, I am the Galaxy Baseball Man.

Pull it out with force, and you'll find a small yellow origami bird.

What's going on? I've lived here for years and have never seen this little creature before.

Is this a new gadget from the dream world?

[Family member: No, I've never heard of it.]

[Black Tower: Looks like only stars can see it again. I really want to study this little bird; it's quite peculiar.]

[Ruan Mei: I'm also quite curious about how this kind of creature came into being.]

[Ring: This is definitely foreshadowing.]

[Fufu: What an adorable little bird! I want to keep it.]

The adorable Miss Firefly clenched her little hands and asked the stars curiously.

Why did you suddenly jump up?

"So I can jump after all..."

[It's a medical miracle; the protagonist can jump now.] (Just kidding, don't take it personally.)

[Ying: Surely there are main characters who can't jump, right?!]

【bell:……】

[Star: So you're really good at dancing?]

[Ying: I'm super good at it, okay?]

"Oh, you just jumped up...it was so sudden."

Since everything's alright, let's head to the next stop. I mustered up my courage and took Xing's hand.

"Come on, I'll hold your hand."

Xing's earlobes flushed slightly as she took my hand. Standing there, lost in her own thoughts, Xing had even imagined their future child. Don't ask where two girls get a baby; this is a dream, not something to be imagined yet.

Stop spacing out, let's go.

"Oh, good."

I jogged all the way to the best viewpoint to see the suspended theater, and then went to Eideon Park.

With Xing, we tirelessly explored various famous locations.

They were having a great time explaining the origins and stories of the different landmark buildings.

Suddenly, as if noticing something, Firefly stopped and cautiously looked towards a spot behind Xing...

"What are you looking at……"

In the next instant, the firefly's gentle expression returned to normal, and she gave Xing a perfectly timed smile.

"...Let's not delay, let me show you around."

Xing looked back in confusion, but there was nothing there.

They found a staff member and received some tokens. The two of them then moved back and forth between different game facilities and used up all their tokens in no time.

The two were tired from playing, so they went to a bar to rest for a while.

[So bland, just a yo-yo.]

[This video looks like they're on a date, they're taking advantage of me being single.]

[Pera: The Trail Blazers and Miss Firefly are so sweet, I think I have an idea.]

Let me see what's going on!

[March 7th: Star, why don't you come to find me!]

[Star: You are all my wings.]

[Firefly: She won't be jealous, will she? Unlike me, I would only...]

"Did you have fun, Xing? Isn't this place amazing?"

I sensed something unusual in Liu Ying's words.

You sound a little sad...why?

"It's not so much sadness. It's just that this dream was too benevolent, too expansive. I'm truly grateful for your help, even though I don't belong here. I love it too, which is why I wanted to... share it with others."

"Could it be... that you really are an illegal immigrant?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Ying began to stutter.

“I…I have legal status…now…”

As he spoke, his eyes unconsciously looked away, as if he wanted to change the subject.

"Star, can you come a little closer? — Come closer, I want to ask you a question..."

The stars also moved closer in coordination.

"Excuse me, are you here in Pinocchio alone?"

Yes. At least for now.

"That's it, I understand..."

What have they discovered? Are they following us?

"You may or may not realize it, but I've been taking you on long detours, to all sorts of places, because..."

"Someone is following you."

Startled, Xing opened her eyes wide and stared at Liu Ying.

Himeko: This child always seems to get into trouble wherever she goes.

[Fufu: Miss Firefly is so thoughtful, she's so kind to Xing.]

[Star: Take this!]

"Don't look back. I'm sure his target is you. He's been following you ever since you parted ways with Gallagher."

Chapter 20: Burgundy coat, green eyes, dark blue hair...

"I thought about whether this person was your friend, but my gut told me otherwise."

Liu Ying's gaze was serious, her eyes filled with vigilance.

"He's around 1.8 meters tall, strong, and clearly trained. He has a long stride, but you can't hear his footsteps; it's very light. This kind of gait doesn't leave footprints..."

[Seele: Isn't Firefly an artist? Her counter-surveillance abilities are so strong.]

[Rin: You don't understand, do you? How could the protagonist have any simple characters around him?]

[Zhong Li: It seems her identity is fake.]

Meanwhile, the person that Liu Ying had mentioned also walked towards the two of them.

"He seems to be very good at fighting—the stealthy kind. He has large hands, but long, slender, and dexterous fingers. I guess he's used to knives. Short knives, daggers..."

[Qingque: This analysis is very detailed; this girl is definitely not simple.]

"Do you know someone like this? Burgundy coat, green eyes, dark blue hair..."

[Seele: This feels so familiar, like someone I know.]

Bronya: Isn't this Sambo's image? When did he go to Pinocchio?

[March 7th: Sambo! It really is.]

Upon hearing the description, the Trail Blazers' eyes instantly cleared, as if he had thought of someone.

"Ah, he's here."

Xing turned around and looked in surprise.

"Hey, isn't this my loyal customer—Hoshi!"

Sambo's tone was slightly playful.

"It's been so long, darling!"

[Star: Honey? Sambo, are you sure?]