[Real World]
Siberian Duck started her livestream today right on time as usual.
She had been completely hooked on Honkai: Star Rail these past two days. If it weren't for stream hours and viewership, she probably would've already finished all the story and missions off-stream.
Today's story continued moving forward. On screen, through the train window, one could see the gray-white Jarilo-VI.
However, since she was watching through the game graphics, aside from marveling at Star Rail's detailed production quality, she didn't have much else to sigh about.
The story moved to the part where March was excited that the four of them could go on an adventure together, but Nero on the scene didn't respond to her at all.
Two dialogue options appeared for the player. Compared to the first option of joining her enthusiasm, obviously the second option, "I'm feeling kind of sleepy," was much more tempting.
Siberian Duck chose the second one immediately.
"Ahh, poor March. She's all excited that everyone can act together, and yet Stelle says she's sleepy. Nero isn't talking to her either because he's chatting with Herta!"
Siberian Duck had zero awareness that she was the one who chose "I'm feeling kind of sleepy." This was when the viewers had to deliver justice.
[Big Sister: Who picked 'I'm feeling kind of sleepy'? Streamer, can you tell me?]
[Sleeping Fungus: Who exactly caused this outcome? Did you pick that option, idol?]
"Wait, don't just blame me! Didn't Nero also ignore March?"
[Dan Heart Forever: Nero is doing important things! Can't you see he's busy talking to Herta?]
[Lady Herta Fan Club: Exactly. The choice was in your hands, and you still don't know how to read the mood.]
[Mom Hit Me Again: Nero is so busy, and you still blame him? What's your intention?]
Seeing the barrage of verbal attacks, Siberian Duck gritted her teeth.
"Alright, alright, so you've all turned into Pom-Pom now, huh?!"
[Deep Serious: Nero looks good, saved Stelle, and gave her Stellar Jade. Is it a problem if I'm biased toward him?]
"I… I'm not arguing with you guys anymore!"
Siberian Duck rolled her eyes and ignored the double-standard viewers, continuing the story.
Soon it reached Nero's "idol burden" segment, followed by Mr. Yang regretfully wishing he could go outside to play too.
"Haha, Nero now has an idol burden!"
[Wall of the Heart: Honestly, it makes sense. He already flew with Swordplay; going to another planet shouldn't make him overwhelmed. Stay calm!]
[Glue-Addicted Man: I'm done. Nero acting serious and saying he can't get too excited is just too cute.]
[East-Pole: This is the charm of naturally airheaded characters!]
[Character Weapon Guarantee: Sigh, my username has become prophetic. At this point, only Nero can soothe my wounded heart.]
"Nero being serious really is adorable from the outside… Sigh, I don't even know who I'm supposed to be jealous of anymore." Siberian Duck sighed.
"March can pinch Nero's cheeks! They look soft, must feel great. Honestly, I'm jealous he gets touched by such a pretty girl!"
[Siberian Little Black Duck: Streamer, you're down bad!]
[In the Name of the World: I feel like Mr. Yang is actually the funniest one.]
[Nero's Sword: True, Mr. Yang looks like he wants to go have fun but can't.]
[Wind-Boy Solo-Stan: Nothing to be done! Himeko's right, young people need to socialize more. Oho! Nero is such a good kid, comforting Mr. Yang first!]
Except for Dan Heng in the data room, everyone from the Astral Express family appeared on screen now.
Siberian Duck's eyes sparkled as she took a screenshot and said, "Now this really is one big Astral Express family. Mr. Yang and Himeko are the dad and mom, Dan Heng is the mature and steady eldest child, March is the lively second child, Stelle is the clueless third child, and Nero is the pampered youngest."
[I Use Pantene: ngl, that's accurate.]
[Big Puffshroom is So Lewd: Agree!]
Siberian Duck's "Express family" view gained broad approval.
Then came the scene where Dan Heng and Nero talked, and Nero mentioned wanting warmer clothes.
"Nero really is dressed too lightly," Siberian Duck said.
[Wind-Boy Solo-Stan: Teacher Dan Heng is too good. Wind boys must cuddle!]
[Dan Heart Forever: Dan Heng's sigh sounds helpless but also very doting. Confirmed, Nero really is the most protected youngest child.]
[Pom Pom: How untrustworthy is March? Someone always has to follow her.]
[Mr. Yang's Hat: Dan Heng is clearly used to it.]
[My Pee Is Yellow: Nero is so sweet, complimenting him right away.]
And next came March's declaration about a pretty girl's "reserve."
[Aha's Messenger: Schrödinger's resistance to cold, huh?]
[Memory Sealed on March 7: Nero asked that so bluntly, haha…]
[Siberian Little Black Duck: Streamer, are you like this too?]
Seeing the chat ask her, Siberian Duck immediately repeated March 7's original line, "Pretty girl business, none of your concern!"
[oasd9090: Bro, please. You don't count as a pretty girl.]
[Siberian Duck's Minion: Pretty girl? (×) Bro? (✔)]
[Swift Wind: Have some self-awareness, please.]
Every time the chat insisted on calling her "bro," Siberian Duck gritted her teeth, but since she couldn't win against them, she could only change the topic.
At that moment, the screen showed Nero wearing Dan Heng's clothes.
"Look, Nero changed into Dan Heng's clothes. I have to say, it looks pretty good."
[Nero's Sword: Looks good. Love it. Adorable!]
[I Use Pantene: He actually got a costume change?! So March not changing clothes really isn't because they're too lazy to model it, but because she truly has a pretty girl's reserve?]
[Nero Is My Foster Husband: All I can say is, Star Rail now has its own Nikki.]
———
[Inside the Game]
Nero and the other three had already left the Express and arrived at the snowfields of Jarilo-VI.
All that could be seen was a field of white. Snowflakes were falling, swept by cold winds, covering the ground like drifting sand. The mountains on both sides were buried in snow, and the places not covered showed rugged black rock.
Looking across the snowfield, everything was a white haze. The swirling snow blocked their view into the distance. Around them stood several ice sculptures, judging from general posture and faint details, these sculptures seemed to be soldiers of the Antimatter Legion.
Not just Marauders and Warp Trotters, powerful Doomsday Beasts had also become artworks carved by the freezing winds.
The four of them stood side by side. Dan Heng looked around and said, "Jarilo-VI. We've arrived."
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