Genshin Impact: I'm just a mortal

Yu Xie and Ei continued to stroll through the streets of Inazuma City.

The streets were lit with lanterns, bustling with people coming and going.

Although the war between the Shogunate and Watatsumi Island had not yet ended, Inazuma Island remained unaffected by the conflict, thanks to the protection of Makoto, Ei, Kitsune Saiguu, and others. That's why, at this moment, Inazuma City still retained its former prosperity.

However, it was still possible to hear people discussing the war in the streets and alleys. Some were more extreme in their views, but most expressed a sense of longing, hoping for the war to end as soon as possible.

One could also see couples walking hand in hand under the moonlight, leisurely strolling, their eyes filled with affection, completely absorbed in one another.

Yu Xie and Ei walked side by side.

Ei noticed the couples holding hands by the street. Perhaps influenced by the romantic atmosphere, a sudden thought crossed her mind.

She shifted her gaze to Yu Xie's hand, and for some reason, she felt a desire to reach out and hold his hand.

The thought surprised even her.

"Ei, what's wrong?" Yu Xie noticed something odd about her and couldn't help but ask.

"It's nothing," Ei quickly snapped out of her thoughts, shaking her head lightly. Then, she changed the subject. "Yu Xie, let's go have some ramen."

"Ramen?" Yu Xie paused for a moment, then smiled gently. "Sure, if Master Ei says so."

The two of them walked through the bustling streets and arrived at a ramen shop.

They found an empty table, sat down, and quickly ordered their ramen.

The steaming hot ramen released an enticing aroma, stirring their appetites.

As Ei looked at the ramen in front of her and at Yu Xie, she suddenly felt a bit dazed.

When was the last time she had ramen with Yu Xie?

Perhaps because time had passed, Ei couldn't quite recall the details.

All she remembered was that it had been a very happy day, the end of the year, with snow falling outside.

The cold wind howled outside, but it was much warmer inside the ramen shop. The two sat across from each other.

Yu Xie joked, "Ei, your ramen looks like it might taste better than mine."

Without thinking much, Ei swapped her ramen with Yu Xie's, not at all bothered by the fact that he had already taken a bite.

What kind of expression had Yu Xie made back then? Was it surprise?

The memory was a bit blurry, and Ei couldn't quite recall.

"Ei, your ramen looks like it might taste better than mine." Suddenly, Yu Xie's half-joking voice interrupted Ei's thoughts, pulling her back to the present.

Ei froze.

She lifted her head and looked at Yu Xie, unable to find the words to speak.

At this moment, it was just like that moment from before.

Ei's lips curved into a faint smile as she pushed her ramen toward Yu Xie.

"Then let's switch bowls."

"No, no, I was just joking, and I've already taken a few bites of mine," Yu Xie quickly replied.

"It's fine, my appetite is smaller than yours anyway," Ei said with a soft smile, moving Yu Xie's ramen in front of herself.

Before Yu Xie could say anything or do anything, Ei had already picked up her chopsticks and taken a bite of the noodles.

Yu Xie couldn't really say anything more.

Since Ei didn't mind, why should he?

After finishing their ramen, the two left the ramen shop and continued walking side by side on the street.

It wasn't very late, but it seemed to be the moment when they would have to part ways.

Ei couldn't quite put her feelings into words; she only knew that she was reluctant to say goodbye.

As time passed, with the silver-white moonlight shining down on them, Ei pondered for a moment, then suddenly spoke:

"Yu Xie, how about we take a walk along the beach?"

Yu Xie hesitated for a moment before smiling and nodding. "Sure."

The night sea breeze blew, and Ei's purple hair fluttered in the wind. She carried her shoes in her hand, walking barefoot on the beach.

The seawater reached over her instep, bringing a cool sensation.

Looking out at the shore, her gaze extended into the hazy night.

The moonlight poured down, and the sand on the beach seemed to turn into grains of salt.

The footprints left behind were repeatedly smoothed out by the sea, and the two of them walked slowly along the beach.

For some reason, Ei felt a deep sense of tranquility in her heart at this moment, as if the surface of a lake without a breeze.

She couldn't help but glance secretly at Yu Xie beside her. He seemed to be enjoying the night breeze, his mood also looking quite good.

Time quietly passed, and before they knew it, the two had walked from one end of the beach to the other.

"It's been a long time since I've relaxed like this. Usually, when I have free time, I just stay alone in the training grounds," Ei said softly.

"Training is important, but you shouldn't always lock yourself in the training grounds. You need to relax your mind as well," Yu Xie replied.

"Mm." Ei nodded. She wanted to say that if he had time, they could go out like this again in the future, but in the end, she didn't say it out loud.

"If you have time in the future, we can often go out like this, take a walk, and relax a bit," Yu Xie said.

Ei froze for a moment, then turned to look at Yu Xie. Her beautiful purple eyes slightly trembled.

She didn't understand why it seemed like Yu Xie could read her mind.

"Mm." She smiled gently and nodded.

Time continued to pass, and before long, it was getting late.

Although she was still reluctant, it was time to say goodbye.

After bidding Yu Xie farewell, Ei returned to the Tenshukaku.

As she walked through the courtyard of the Tenshukaku, she ran into Makoto, who was still awake.

Makoto stood under the eaves of a building in the courtyard, seemingly waiting for Ei to return.

"Ei, where did you go today?" Makoto asked, a gentle smile on her face.

"Just... went for a walk with Yu Xie," Ei replied.

"I see." Makoto stepped out from under the eaves and approached Ei. Her gaze seemed to carry a hidden meaning. "Ei, it seems like you too..."

"Too what?" Ei didn't quite understand. Why did her sister seem like she had something to say today?

Makoto didn't continue with that line of conversation. Instead, she reached out and gently fixed a few stray strands of hair near Ei's temple.

"You'll understand in time. It's getting late, go get some rest."

"...Alright." Ei was a little confused, but didn't ask any more questions. She turned and walked toward her room.

Makoto watched her sister's retreating figure, smiling with a mix of helplessness and understanding.

"This situation... really is a headache..."

....

Returning to the estate, Yu Xie was about to head to his room when he bumped into Kitsune Saiguu waiting for him at his door.

Kitsune Saiguu was leaning against the wall by the door, her expression serious and somewhat "resentful."

At first glance, Yu Xie couldn't help but feel like he was facing a "neglected concubine."

"It's so late, and you're still not asleep?" Yu Xie asked cautiously.

"I'm just waiting for you to come back," Kitsune Saiguu replied. "Did you enjoy your date with Ei today?"

"Well..."

"A man and a woman, gazing at each other with affection, under the flowers and the moonlight. Such a date must have been wonderful, right? Ah... It's a pity that back home, there are still two beauties waiting for you."

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