The Reverie Hotel
Sirin remained silent.
The answer was no exception, but Kiana hesitated for a moment instead of answering immediately, which spoke volumes.
When faced with this question in Izumo, Kiana would immediately blurt out Raiden Mei's name without hesitation.
But now I might hesitate.
The two men held similar positions in her heart.
That's why she hesitated.
Ruan Mei Mai?
How did she manage to do that?
If others can also receive Kiana's special treatment, then can I also become that special person to Kiana?
The idea flashed through my mind.
Mei is very important to me.
Kiana added a sentence to bolster the credibility of her statement.
"That's a really nostalgic answer."
Sirin smiled and said, "You still like Raiden Mei just as much as before."
Kiana didn't see anything wrong and nodded, saying, "My feelings for Mei will never change."
Will it really not change?
Sirin withdrew her probing gaze and said, "I've always understood. I remember what you told me before."
Did you say that?
I think I said something like that before Sirin, that she liked Mei and wanted to be with Mei.
"I'm a little curious."
"Um, have I officially confessed my feelings to Mei yet?"
Kiana asked uncertainly.
So they weren't officially together after all?
Sirin shook her head. "You said you and Ruan Mei have a very good relationship, so... is it like the relationship with Raiden Mei?"
"... No way."
Kiana was stunned for a while before answering Sirin's question in an uncertain tone.
Before regaining her Remembrance, she did indeed consider Ruan Mei her closest person and liked Ruan Mei very much.
Now...
She couldn't quite define what kind of relationship she wanted with Ruan Mei; she just hoped that she would always be special to Ruan Mei.
Then she will do as agreed.
She will not leave as long as Ruan Mei needs her, and will fully cooperate with Ruan Mei's experiments.
From her reaction, Sirin gleaned something, and with a smile, steered the conversation back to the original question, "About the Ark..."
How many systems were used for communication?
Ruan Mei didn't pay any attention.
We talked for quite a while. Everyone who joined the Simulated Universe project was a genius among Genius Club. Since everyone's research areas were different, a lot of inspiration sparked when discussing the project.
The clash of knowledge is fascinating.
The initial framework issues were finalized during this round of discussions, and once the Herta side has everything ready, we can begin immediately.
Therefore, Ruan Mei is available for the time being.
Leaving the meeting room, she glanced at her terminal and saw the message Kiana had sent her some time ago.
"You haven't left yet?"
Ruan Mei saw the message and replied to Kiana, then turned around and found a quiet place to look at the Star Sea outside and wait for Kiana to come to her.
Not a long time has passed.
Ruan Mei, who had been waiting, was finally met by Kiana.
"ARuan ~"
Kiana strode forward, her face beaming with delight.
Upon seeing Kiana, Ruan Mei's first action was to take her hand and check her vital signs.
Everything is normal.
It was no different from the last time we met.
Where do you plan to go next?
"It's Penacony."
During this time, Kiana also confirmed her destination, so she did not show any hesitation.
This wasn't our original destination.
Sirin suggested going to Penacony together, but she declined. However, a few days ago, the Nightingale sent her an invitation.
She invited me to her concert.
Kiana, who had rejected the Nightingale twice, found it difficult to refuse again this time. Moreover, after discussing her troubles with the Nightingale on the phone, the Nightingale said he wanted to talk to her in person.
She might have a way.
So this trip to Penacony.
That should be settled then.
"That seems to be Harmony's territory."
Ruan Mei had a vague recollection of what was going on, and after learning that her next destination was Penacony, she had no further questions.
"Yes, Penacony is family territory. I'm going to go see the Nightingale."
Ruan Mei frowned slightly.
So you specifically went to find the Nightingale?
Kiana didn't mean to...
Forget it, I won't have time to pay attention to these things for a long time to come. It doesn't matter where Kiana wants to go or what she wants to do.
Ruan Mei said, "Remember to contact me if you find any good research samples."
"Don't worry, ARuan, I'll definitely let you know first if I find anything interesting."
She kept that in mind.
Looking at Ruan Mei's pale face, and thinking that she might not see her for a long time, or even be able to contact her, Ruan Mei Kiana a little reluctant.
"Um, ARuan... can I hug you?"
She asked somewhat abruptly.
Ruan Mei looked at her with a hint of doubt.
75
Chapter Seventy-Five: The Dreamy Hotel
Can I hug her?
Why would Kiana ask such a question?
She wouldn't have asked these kinds of questions before; she would just do whatever came to mind, and in situations like this, she would just pounce on them.
Kiana looked at her with expectation and caution in her eyes. Ruan Mei met her gaze for a moment, then silently stepped forward and gave her a hug.
There's no need for formalities between us.
Compared to before, Ruan Mei doesn't like Kiana's current distant behavior.
She was used to Kiana's personality.
Ruan Mei... she hugged me on her own initiative?!
Kiana paused for a moment, then nodded, unable to suppress the smile on her lips. She rushed forward and threw herself into Ruan Mei's arms, hugging her waist tightly. "I knew I would treat ARuan differently!"
Ruan Mei gently stroked Kiana's white hair and said, "Don't doubt it, Kiana, you are different from everyone else to me."
Taking a deep breath, the faint scent of cold plum blossoms emanating from Ruan Mei invigorated her, and she affectionately nuzzled Ruan Mei's cheek.
"I won't let ARuan down~"
Ruan Mei knew the Nightingale what she wanted to see from her. After visiting Penacony, meeting the robin, and showing Sirin around Penacony, she would begin making preparations.
Before Ruan Mei's Simulated Universe project is completed, she must find a way to keep the progress bar growing.
This can't go on forever.
Penacony.
A famous Star of Festivity in the Milky Way.
A land of dreams.
It is located in the Asdana Galaxy.
Once a prison planet, now a dream world, ruled by a family.
Kiana had a deep impression of this place; she had just finished the Penacony storyline before she traveled through time.
So how could it not leave a deep impression?
Upon arriving at this famous Star of Festivity, Kiana, barely able to appreciate the scenery before her, immediately spotted the Nightingale waiting for her at the Dreamy Hotel.
The Nightingale saw them too.
They happily greeted them.
"The Nightingale ~"
The Nightingale seemed very happy to see his friend again after several months.
"Kiana, and this friend, welcome to Penacony. Let me show you to your accommodation."
"Thank you for your help. This lady next to me is my friend from Izumo, Sirin."
"Hello, the Nightingale."
Sirin gave her a brief greeting; she knew before she came that Kiana knew someone from a certain family.
It's the Nightingale famous nonetheless.
Although I don't usually pay much attention to this kind of thing, I have seen posters of the Nightingale and her songs in other places.
Kiana, you've found your friend?
The Nightingale who was leading them to the lobby for check-in turned around in surprise, somewhat taken aback.
She accompanied Kiana to Tenhutou Rock.
Knowing that Kiana was searching for her friend, she decided to return to Tenhutou Rock to find Izumo.
"Yeah, I'm pretty lucky, aren't I? Thanks to the bounty I posted at the company, I was able to get in touch with Sirin so quickly. But unfortunately, there's still one friend I haven't found."
Is there still one we haven't found?
That makes sense.
The Nightingale said, "No wonder you thought of this method to find people. Indeed, by expanding your reputation, the people you're looking for will have a much higher chance of hearing about you and coming to you on their own."