[ (Y/N)'s POV ]
I returned to Liyue with Hu Tao holding my hand. it's not because of i will get lost in the wild but it was more of her trying to 'make sure that I stay by her side'
Oh you! We all know if too cool for this world! This is one of those romance cliches that i read! Don't worry Hu Tao! I'll play along!
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I would actually play along if we literally didn't visit a funeral beforehand... Actually how is she like this anyways? "I'd expect you to not be in a good mood after that... What seems to make you upbeat?" She looks at me with a happy smile
"They properly went to the afterlife, why shouldn't I be happy?" She responded before looking back at where we were going with a smile "beside... You helped as well after all..." I can hear you whisper you know? I'm pretty sure you don't need to whisper that anyways, i was just paying respects after all...
"Where do you plan to go to after?" Her sudden Question made me stop talking to myself, where do i really plan to go? Stay and hang out in Mondstadt? Maybe hang out here in Liyue instead... Its hard to decide... Ah but i still do need to get the box back in the lake...
"I don't know... But i want to travel somewhere stupid enough so I'll actually be content for once" i could hear her giggle as i answered her question "So you want to be stupid?"
"Nah, i just want to travel to a place that people consider like a dumb move to do and survive there just to show I don't really give a fuck"
Her giggle turned into laughter as she used her other hand to cover her mouth "Then why not go to Inazuma?" Oh? Sounds like a cool japan country name... "I'll take that to note then, Do you want to come with me to Inazuma then?"
She looked at me surprised. what? I said I'd play along! "Eh? Are you sure?" I nod "You suggested, so it's fair your invited" she quickly placed her hand om her chin and began to think of something
Oh yeah i forgot... She had a parlor to manage, didn't she? It might be a bad idea to drag her out of work "...Sure! I'll tag along!" I was about to tell her about her work but I don't want to ruin that excited look on her face, I wonder who's going to manage her business while she's gone? " Is there anyone you want to drag along as well?"
I shaked my head no "Im planning on making Ganyu help Nigguang build... Big floaty house something something. I don't know where Lumine went. And to be honest, Jean will probably accept my vacation request" I told her before leaning next to her ear and went in for a move
"It's a Vacation Date if you'd think about it"
She looked at me with a blush and a smug smile "that's.... The plan" oh... Well so much for actually playing along... Good job me! I have managed fo successfully get myself a date! If i keep this up i wont be lonely in my valentines day!
Now what incident shall i make for another lap pillow? Hmmm... I wonder...
"Here we are, back at Liyue!"
I stared at the place while Hu Tao guided me down the hill and into the city.... We were still holding hands by the way! I'm still wondering on how long we will be holding hands "Say, im getting hungry, so why don't we grab some food?" She suggested and pointed at a restaurant, but i quickly disagreed. There's a place i want to try eating at today
"How about that Restaurant?"
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[ Wanmin Restaurant ]
[ No one's POV ]
"Here you go!" A cheery girl placed down to plates of steak on the table of (Y/N) and Hu Tao "Thank you very much Xiangling, I'll be sure to help you get more supplies for your restaurant" (Y/N) gleefully bowed his head to the girl who smiled back as she walked to the kitchen area of the restaurant
"You know her?" Hu Tao asked as she laid her shoulder down the table and stabbed the fork on the steak "Mhm, Mondstadt. We met when Lumine got scolded for hunting boars as they were... 'illegal'" He shrugged as he took a small part of the steak on his plate and shoved it in his mouth
"They should really keep those boars in a barn or some sort if they are endangered" He smirked as he nibbled on the piece "Anyways i manage to snipe atleast two boars so i gave Her one and hid one for myself" Hu tao began sweatdropping, he just broke a law, didn't he?
"Reminds me of something, so listen up! You're going to be the first person to hear this little story of mine!" (Y/N) gulped down the piece before placing his arm on the table to rest his head, Hu Tao only nodded in response as she was busy eating half of her steak
"I have this little summon called Miru, She was just a tad little wee child who i 'did not mean to get her fired from her position' and 'Accidental contract'" (Y/N) began to talk his story with a smile on his face as he sniffed the food in his face
"She and I went through a lot of trials together, but we prevailed. She was loyal to the point that the phrase 'I'd take a crystal rose and give it you' was applicable to her" He nods to himself before lazily slicing himself another piece of the steak.
Hu Tao took this opportunity to ask a question "what does that phrase mean?" He stared at her blankly for a moment before placing a finger on his chin "Hm... I believe it was 'I am devoted to you for the rest of my life'. It's like that because a Crystal Rose are super hard to find, They would glow if two mana sources were near each other so you could say its like one of those relationship... Hmm.... Relationship detector i guess" She nodded at his rant and took a bite out of the steak.
"The only thing i worry about her is that she assumes way too quickly" Noticing him sigh in exhaustions, Hu Tao asked again "Why?" He quickly gave her a deadpan stare before answering "dunno, but her assumptions are wild. I can pretty much tell she will assume that Klee is my daughter and would go crying about it"
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( Somewhere.... )
"Your Majesty, You have been crying for the past 36 hours, Please calm dow-"
"CALM DOWN?!? MY POSITION AS HIS DAUGHTER HAS BEEN STOLEN FROM ME AND WORSE! HE ALREADY HAS A WIFE! WAAAAAAAH! FATHER WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MINE AND MINE ONLY!"
"Your Majesty, I do not understand why you must be broken down about this..."
"K.N.I.G.H.T Cygnus, Please refrain from speaking the truth. Your Majesty might put you in critical condition again"
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He laughed quietly "It would be pretty funny to think about it! She'll probably go around and start panicking screaming 'Who did it?! who proposed to my father?!' "Hu Tao once again sweatdropped before biting on her steak "Wait... why is she calling you Father?" She asked, causing him to stop laughing "hmm... I suppose it was that time where she asked me about a couple walking by us..."
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( Swoosh flashback moment AAAAA )
"Master... those two people..."
"Hm? Oh" A young (Y/N) stopped as he stared at the two people walking by and holding hands before looking back to the child that was following him "What about them?" The child slowly looked up to him with no emotions whatsoever "They are... talking about childrens"
(Y/N) sighed before kneeling and patting the girl "You shouldn't pay that detail too much attention Chronos, We only came here to buy something. Ok?" The girl stares at him before slowly nodding. (Y/N) stood up and reached out his hand to her "Here, hold my hand"
The girl obliged and grabbed his hand before they began to walk through the streets, It wasn't long till she asked him a question "Master... Can i call you 'Father'?" (Y/N) quickly stopped and gave her a confused look. Noticing his reaction, the girl frowned "Is it... not allowed?"
"I mean... you could but its pretty weird since you aren't really my child and im just a random guy who managed to contract you" He told the girl before walking again "Come, we need to get to the Inn before it closes... Chronos?"
He turned around to see Chronos dazed, before somehow... smiled at him "Of course, Father"
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( Please future me stop adding more flashbacks in the drawing board / NO HAHAHAHAHA )
"It was weird at first, but hey! Atleast i dont get stared at because of a child calling me 'Master' anymore" He proudly said before taking a huge bite of the steak and finishing his plate "...Thinking about it, it's been a years since she started calling me father...Hm..." he looks away for a moment before looking back at Hu Tao with a smirk
"How about you come with me next time I see her so she'll call you the mother?"
Hu Tao was busy nibbling on her last piece of steak before immediately covering her mouth and lurched towards the table "fufufu~ I knew it those cliche shit i've been reading works" (Y/N) muttered to himself before leaning on the table "It's a prank Hu Tao! Unless you want to make it real"
"Jeez! Stop it!"
He laughed as she watched the prankster be embarrassed "How's it feel to be pranked? A small child told me to prank you, so i did what i had to do" his laugh slowly died as Hu Tao pouted at him "...hah... Welp that was a laugh trip, was that no good?"
Receiving no response, it was his turn to frown "No compliments or at least a 'that was a funny joke!' message for me?!? Damn man, this feels bad..." He sighed before standing up "Hang on, I need to pay Xiangling"
Hu Tao watched as (Y/N) walked in front of the restaurant and waved a piece of paper, a hand reached out to the paper and (Y/N) gave his thanks before going back to Hu Tao, now bearing a rather sad expression
"In all seriousness though, I feel bad for Contracting her" She looked at him as he tapped on the table "It must had been hard for her to be a summoned Beast all of the sudden when the only thing she had to take care was the balance of time..."
Hu Tao watched as he covered his eyes and sighed "That girl... Didn't have anyone to rely on, except for me and the one who created her..." The taps he was making got louder "I wanted her to experience the childhood life I didn't get to experience, because for me she wasn't a summoned beast..." Something glistening was making it's way down his cheeks
"She was just a girl who's forced to do what she's tasked to do, I took her Freedom..." Hu Tao stayed silently as she watched him cry a few tears before standing up from her seat and began to pat him on his back
"Do you know... How hard it is for me to hear her ask how the fuck a child is born?" Hu Tao slowly stopped patting his back and slowly made a face of confusion "I was Maidenless Hu Tao! Maidenless!"
Smack
"Ow! What the hell was that for?!?"
"Stop joking around already!"
He quickly looked at Hu Tao in shock while tears filled his eyes "B-but Hu Tao! Being a joke has always been my life!"
"Stop being so mean to yourself then!"
"Easy for you to say! How am i supposed to entertain myself?!"
Hu Tao was slowly getting angry and was well noticable by (Y/N) who eventually sighed "Fine fine! I'll stop I'll stop!" He stood up and rubbed his tears with a frown "Sheesh, pranking others is fun but me joking around isn't? This is such a cruel world..."
He slowly stands up from his chair and stretched "Well... That was some good food, lets go shall we?" He grabs and nudges her hand "Lead the way to the new adventure, chief" Hu Tao sighs and shakes her head before bearing a smile "Alright, let's go~!"
[ You can visibly see the Author struggling to come up more plots before stomping on the ground shouting "I can't wait to write about Yae god damnit!" ]
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I'm telling you right now! I simply cannot wait to write about Inazuma! Because...
Shrine maidens....
Heueheueueuehhehe
But you might be wondering!
"Sync! Why are you bringing Hu Tao to Inazuma?!"
"Sync! Where is Lumine and Beidou?"
"Sync! Where do you live?!"
First! Its totally because of favoritism huehuehue nah not really new region = abandon last region's waifu ( Wait... That's already spoilers! )
Second! While i did have plans to make Lumine and You fight each other, i am just very embarrassed to write fight scene, so i decided that screw that idea! ( Hint: You won )
Third! I live in the second floor of w.c- wait... WAIT WAIT WAIT NO NO FUUUU-
P.S: Luckily, i am in the mood of making another chapter, so expect a new chapter to be released in a few hours or smthn....
Extra P.S: can someone give me some good tags to put in this book?