The fourth act takes place in Sky Dome City, where the wandering Kiana has been fighting alongside Ye Ming, even though she doesn't want him to get close, he refuses to let go.
And when Kiana's heart breaks, Ye Ming, enduring the pain in his heart, pulls her into his arms.
"Trust me, Kiana, everything will be alright."
Ye Ming's voice sounds incredibly gentle, but the audience can see him clenching his teeth, forcing himself.
[So Ye Ming has been there all along, he participated in all the stories] [With him around, there wouldn't be so many heartbreaking moments] [This story is simple and easy to understand, not as complicated as before, but still very sweet] [Isn't it better to be simple? The last one was too torturous with its twists and turns, I think this one is great]
The ravenous players don't care about evaluating the quality of the video anymore, they just want some sugar.
However, the audience doesn't know yet that this video isn't as simple as they think, and...
It's not sugar either.
——Tell he to make me a cambric shirt
The second part of the music begins, the same melody, the same scene, but the details in the picture, like the lyrics, have subtle changes.
On the rooftop of Senba Academy, Kiana is holding onto Mei, who is falling, while Ye Ming has disappeared without a trace.
After that, only Kiana is there to comfort Mei, and the other hand that should have been held is left empty on the side.
——Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
Only Kiana, Bronya, and Mei are traversing the ruins of Chang Kong City, and in the room used for hiding, there is inexplicably an empty space for one person.
——Without no seams nor needlework
The daily life at St. Freya Academy is filled with the laughter and happiness of the three, and Ye Ming, who brought them all of this, is like the lyrics at this moment...
Without a trace.
——Then he will be a true love of mine
Kiana in Sky Dome City can only face the pain alone, kneeling on the ground and feeling her heart shatter, until Fu Hua appears.
[What's going on? What is this trying to express?!] [I have a bad feeling...] [Is it going to be a knife?] [I don't quite understand this video]
The short film, which was originally praised as simple and easy to understand, instantly turned into a suspense drama.
The comments section is buzzing with discussion, and countless viewers have run to the comments section below to develop their guesses.
"Did you guys notice? The composition of this video... Ye Ming's presence or absence doesn't affect the overall structure of the picture at all."
"This can't be a coincidence, someone deliberately arranged it this way!"
"The lyrics are also problematic! The original lyrics of Scarborough Fair all use 'She', while this version of the lyrics all use 'He'."
"In other words, this is a song sung by a woman to a man, so the 'He' here should refer to Ye Ming, right?"
"Then who is Ye Ming's true love?"
At the same time, the girls who had just returned to the studio from Wangshēng Funeral Parlor also watched this video.
They were also confused by the content of the video, only the three female protagonists were in a daze after watching it, not knowing where their thoughts were being led.
Then, almost at the same time...
Bronya, Mei, and Kiana said in unison:
"Why did he have to leave?"
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"Trust me, Kiana, everything will be alright."
Readers who remember this foreshadowing, you are my master, I am willing to do anything for you who read carefully.
65. Only Her Story, I Don't Want to Remember
"Why did he have to leave?"
"Huh?"
The three's question aroused the curiosity of everyone present.
"Leave?"
"How do you know Ye Ming left?"
A person's departure also means that the person was once there.
But this video hardly says anything, it can't form a story at all.
So everyone doesn't understand, in this case, why Kiana and the others would naturally be so sure...
Ye Ming left after coming here?
"So, what kind of video did that guy put out this time?"
The moment he walked in, he saw everyone in the studio gathered together, and Ye Ming quickly guessed what had happened.
"A very strange video, a bit hard to understand."
Keqing handed her phone to Ye Ming. Because the video was short, Ye Ming quickly skimmed through it.
"I see."
This time he seemed very calm. After all, there weren't any embarrassing scenes in the video, nor any footage of him breaking down.
"So, after watching it, did you three remember anything?"
If the memories of his loved ones could be awakened by such a "stable" video, then Ye Ming would naturally welcome it.
Except for Kiana, of course. Her memories were too "unstable."
"I feel empty inside."
"Rather than remembering... it's more like I feel like I've forgotten something."
"When did these scenes happen?"
Hearing the three girls' answers, Ye Ming could only smile wryly:
"As expected, it wouldn't be that simple."
Seeing that the girls still looked confused, Ye Ming changed the subject:
"It's probably just the Content Creator padding out their video. Don't worry too much about it. Let's pack up and go home."
"Ah, a viewer has discovered a new clue."
Just as everyone was about to close the video app, they saw a highly-rated comment being pushed to the top.
[Ye Ming originally appeared in the most prominent place in the picture, and his disappearance just pushed Kiana to the very center of the picture]
[I'm an art student, and this is definitely not a coincidence, but a very precise technique, which must be hinting at something]
Seeing this comment, Ye Ming wished he could follow the internet cable over and give that person a good smack.
"Wouldn't it be better to spend the free time analyzing videos on playing games? Have you all finished the Abyss settlement today?"
Of course, no one replied to Ye Ming's comment, and it quickly sank.
"That's just rubbing salt in the wound... I can't let these people analyze things randomly. I have to find a way to divert public attention."
--Isn't it a good thing to recall memories about you?
"For others, it might be a good thing, but not for Kiana."
--Are you afraid of a love triangle?
"That's not it..."
--Then what are you afraid of?
"I just can't predict how Kiana will react, that's why I don't dare let her remember."
Ye Ming's eyes darted around quickly, and he soon had an idea.
Seeing that everyone hadn't left work yet, he simply stood up and announced:
"Everyone, don't leave yet. There's an emergency tonight, we need to work overtime."
"Ugh..."
"Didn't we just finish broadcasting the funeral? Is there any new work?"
Hearing the girls' complaints, Ye Ming replied:
"Before 10 o'clock tonight, we need to release a new animated short film."
"I have no problem."
"No matter what, I will complete the task."
Keqing and Dey E, the two workaholics, were already ready. Under the leadership of these two workaholics, everyone else returned to their workstations, ready to go.
"Now, release an update preview and create momentum online."
"Kiana, come with me."
Ye Ming took Kiana to the motion capture room and then threw her a baseball bat.
"Ready to... become a star?"
"If I had to guess, it's Ye Ming who..."
"MiHoYo has released a new trailer!"
"The latest main storyline animation update... wait, it's today!"
"Really?! Ten o'clock tonight, doesn't that mean it's updating soon!"
"Let's go, let's go, log in quickly!"
Ye Ming's plan was proceeding very smoothly. After experiencing Queen's Descent and The Last Lesson, the players were completely defenseless against the animations at the end of each version.
The moment the news was released, it attracted all the viewers who had been hanging around the Content Creator's personal space.
"Even if the long night is endless, I will transform into a star to ignite hope; I will fulfill your oath."
Seeing this line, everyone remembered the description of The Last Lesson:
"Even if dark clouds cover the sun, I will burn the sky and lead you home."
[Is this... Kiana's response to Himeko-sensei?] [The main story is about Kiana going to find the Honkai bomb, so how will this connect with The Last Lesson?] [Just watch and see]
In the modern metropolis filled with skyscrapers, Kiana was like a swallow darting through a storm, using stairs, walls, and eaves for extreme parkour.
Soon, she arrived at the top of a skyscraper, and through the wide field of vision, she found the giant tower that was as majestic as a mountain range.
At the same time, countless mechs also emerged from optical camouflage, aiming their firepower systems at Kiana.
"Hmph, here they come?"
Kiana's words when facing the mechs instantly awakened psychological trauma in countless viewers.
In The Last Lesson, Himeko also said the same line before heading towards death.
"I don't have time... to hang out with you here!"
It was another battle combined with parkour, high-speed movement, and three-dimensional maneuvering.
Under the pursuit of countless missiles, Kiana was like a dancer on a blade, avoiding all attacks with gorgeous and dangerous movements.
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