Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana, now wielding the power of the Void, enters a battlefield in space, causing a massive energy reaction.
• She single-handedly clears a path through the battlefield, freezing and destroying enemies with her frost slash.
• The Yaoqing Qingqiu Army, initially mourning casualties, realizes Kiana's presence and decides to observe and potentially ally with her.
• Kiana, driven by her emotions and the Honkai energy within her, continues to fight and destroy enemies, targeting a planet engulfed in flames.

Character Developments

• Kiana: She demonstrates immense power and skill in battle, using the Void's energy to consume and nullify her enemies. Her emotions and Honkai energy become increasingly active, causing her eyes to turn gold.
• The Yaoqing Qingqiu Army: They show strategic thinking by deciding to observe and potentially ally with Kiana, recognizing her as a powerful force.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Kiana's immense power allows her to clear the battlefield, but it also amplifies her emotions and the Honkai energy within her.
• War and its horrors: The battlefield in space is described as dense with warships and Beast Ships, reflecting the scale and intensity of the conflict.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and the Yaoqing Qingqiu Army: Although there's no direct interaction, the army recognizes Kiana's power and decides to observe and potentially ally with her.
• Kiana and her enemies: Kiana fights and destroys her enemies, expressing her desire to make her name renowned throughout the galaxy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sirin finds a photo of Raiden Mei on a missing person bounty, taken by Kiana.
• Sirin suspects Kiana is alive and leaves Izumo.
• Sirin encounters a man resembling Welt on Herta Space Station.
• Sirin and Welt meet Asta and Himeko, who are part of the Stellaris Train.
• Sirin and Welt decide to talk privately about their shared knowledge of Kiana and the Honkai.

Character Developments

• Sirin: Determined to find Kiana, she becomes more proactive and resourceful.
• Welt: Welt is cautious and guarded when meeting Sirin, trying to gather information about the Honkai in her world.
• Asta and Himeko: They act as catalysts for Sirin and Welt to meet and decide to talk privately.

Significant Themes

• The search for Kiana: Sirin's primary motivation is to find Kiana, suggesting themes of loyalty, friendship, and family.
• The Honkai: The reappearance of the Honkai in the galaxy raises questions about its origin, nature, and potential threat.
• Worlds and realities: The meeting of Sirin and Welt hints at the existence of parallel worlds or realities, with similar characters and events.

Character Interactions

• Sirin and Welt: Their interaction is tense and guarded, with both trying to extract information from the other. They share a mutual dislike, likely due to their shared experiences with Kiana and the Honkai.
• Sirin and Asta/Himeko: Sirin greets Asta and Himeko warmly, while also being surprised to meet Himeko, suggesting she knows a Himeko from her world.
• Welt and Asta/Himeko: Welt is polite and mature in his interactions with Asta and Himeko, showing respect and consideration for their roles on the Stellaris Train.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Welt and Sirin meet and exchange information about their worlds and Kiana.
• Sirin reveals that her world has lost to the IX mechanism, which includes Honkai and the Void.
• Welt expresses sympathy for Sirin's world but is puzzled by her focus on Kiana's relationships.
• Sirin asks Welt about Kiana's relationship with Raiden Mei, to which Welt responds vaguely.

Character Developments

• Welt: Shows concern for Sirin's world and curiosity about Kiana. He's cautious about revealing information about his world.
• Sirin: Reveals her world's struggle against Honkai and the Void. She's fixated on finding Kiana and understanding her relationships.

Significant Themes

• The existence and impact of Honkai and the Void in different worlds.
• The importance of relationships and connections, as emphasized by Sirin's focus on Kiana's relationships.
• The struggle against adversity, as seen in both worlds' battles against Honkai.

Character Interactions

• Welt and Sirin: Their interaction is tense and guarded, with Welt being cautious about revealing information and Sirin being focused on finding Kiana. Despite their differences, they exchange valuable information about their worlds.
• Kiana (off-screen): Her presence looms large over the conversation between Welt and Sirin, as Sirin is primarily interested in learning about her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yaoqing Qingqiu Army seizes the initiative after Kiana's breach, regaining the upper hand in the war against the Denizens of Abundance.
• Kiana lands on the planet, having already killed the Nest Father, and continues clearing enemies.
• Fei Xiao, the Sky Strike General of Xianzhou Yaoqing, arrives and proposes a spar to Kiana.
• Kiana, influenced by Honkai and her recent slaughter, attacks Fei Xiao impulsively.
• Fei Xiao and Kiana engage in a brief battle before Fei Xiao realizes Kiana is struggling to maintain control.
• Fei Xiao introduces herself and suggests they have a meal together after the battle to thank each other.
• Kiana, exhausted and confused, agrees to rest and wait for Fei Xiao's return.

Character Developments

• Kiana: Struggles with maintaining control over her body and emotions, influenced by Honkai and her recent actions. She feels like a puppet, unable to exert her own will.
• Fei Xiao: Shows concern for Kiana's well-being and wants to thank her for her help in the battle. She is experienced and strategic in combat.

Significant Themes

• Loss of control: Kiana's struggle to maintain control over her body and emotions is a central theme, highlighting the influence of Honkai and her recent actions on her psyche.
• Puppetry: Kiana feels like a puppet, unable to exert her own will, suggesting a lack of agency and autonomy.
• War and its consequences: The ongoing war and its brutal nature are shown to have a significant impact on Kiana's mental state.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Fei Xiao: Initially hostile due to Kiana's impulsive behavior, their interaction shifts to a more cordial tone as Fei Xiao realizes Kiana is struggling to maintain control. They agree to have a meal together after the battle to thank each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana's loss of control over her Honkai powers is linked to her forced transformation into the Herrscher of Finality.
• Izumo, the star, is stuck in an awkward phase due to the Void's intervention, preventing its complete assimilation by the Honkai.
• Kiana meets Yae Sakura in the Stigmata world to discuss her recent behavior.

Character Developments

• Kiana: Struggles with her resistance to the Honkai and her lack of trust in her own powers, leading to her loss of control.
• Yae Sakura: Gains understanding of Kiana's situation and offers guidance on accepting her powers.

Significant Themes

• Trust and acceptance of one's powers.
• The consequences of forced transformation and resistance to change.
• The struggle between personal beliefs and the use of destructive powers.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Yae Sakura: Yae Sakura tries to help Kiana understand the root cause of her loss of control, encouraging her to accept and trust her powers.
• Kiana and herself: Kiana grapples with her resistance to the Honkai and her lack of clear purpose in using her powers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana struggles with her reliance on Honkai energy and its potential consequences.
• She leaves Yae Sakura's Stigmata space, returning to a battlefield infested with Honkai-corrupted enemies.
• Kiana decides to temporarily refrain from using Honkai power to understand her true purpose and goals.
• Fei Xiao reappears, helping Kiana fight the Honkai-corrupted Buli, and invites her to Xianzhou.

Character Developments

• Kiana grapples with her dependence on Honkai energy and seeks to understand her motivations for using it.
• Fei Xiao demonstrates her powerful combat abilities and expresses her desire to form an alliance with Kiana.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between self-preservation and moral integrity in the face of powerful, potentially corrupting forces (Honkai energy).
• The search for purpose and identity, both personally and in relation to one's role in the world.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Yae Sakura engage in a heartfelt conversation about Kiana's use of Honkai energy and her future path.
• Kiana and Fei Xiao reunite on the battlefield, with Fei Xiao inviting Kiana to Xianzhou, hinting at potential alliance or friendship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana's injuries surface after the battle, surprising Fei Xiao.
• Kiana reveals she loses control of her power, which is why she won't use it.
• Fei Xiao invites Kiana to Yaoqing to rest and get treated, but Kiana initially declines.
• Kiana eventually agrees to go with Fei Xiao after she insists and offers medical treatment.
• In Yaoqing, Kiana explains her situation to Fei Xiao and Jiaoqiu, a medic.
• Kiana reveals her eyes turn blue when she has better control over her power.

Character Developments

• Kiana: Struggles with controlling her power and its consequences, shows vulnerability and openness about her situation.
• Fei Xiao: Shows persistence in inviting Kiana to Yaoqing, displays concern and care for Kiana's well-being.
• Jiaoqiu: Revealed to be a medic with some knowledge of psychology, offers to help Kiana.

Significant Themes

• Control and loss of control over one's power and its consequences.
• The importance of finding one's Belief or purpose.
• The influence of The Void on Kiana's state of mind.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Fei Xiao: Fei Xiao persistently invites Kiana to Yaoqing, showing concern and care, while Kiana initially resists but eventually agrees.
• Kiana and Jiaoqiu: Kiana shares her thoughts about her power and its consequences with Jiaoqiu, seeking his opinion.
• Fei Xiao and Jiaoqiu: Fei Xiao suggests Jiaoqiu might be able to help Kiana, showing trust in his abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana returns to the planet where she spent over a year, feeling nostalgic.
• She reunites with Ruan Mei, who notices Kiana's new consciousness and Honkai resistance.
• Kiana explains Izumo's situation to Ruan Mei, revealing the planet's absurd Honkai Energy Concentration.

Character Developments

• Kiana: She has grown more confident and open about her past, sharing details about Izumo with Ruan Mei.
• Ruan Mei: She shows curiosity and interest in Izumo's situation, hinting at a potential change in her detached personality.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against Honkai energy and its effects on individuals and planets.
• The power of knowledge and understanding, as demonstrated by Ruan Mei's quick recognition of Kiana's changes.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Ruan Mei: Their reunion is warm and affectionate, with Kiana teasing Ruan Mei about missing her. Ruan Mei, in turn, expresses her dependence on Kiana for her research progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana agrees to take Ruan Mei to Izumo to investigate the planet's condition and the origin of the consciousness within Kiana.
• Kiana recounts her journey after leaving Kasli, including her encounter with a Planet-class Honkai Beast (Jana), the existence of Stigmata worlds, and her battle with Abundance Pests.
• Kiana reveals she was injured and had to recuperate, hinting at a significant event she's hesitant to discuss.

Character Developments

• Ruan Mei: Shows curiosity and concern about Kiana's experiences and the planet Izumo. She also reflects on her relationship with Kiana and the possibility of Kiana leaving her.
• Kiana: Shows trust in Ruan Mei, seeking her help for the Stigmata consciousness. She also displays a rare moment of vulnerability and hesitation when discussing her injury.

Significant Themes

• Trust and relationships: Ruan Mei ponders the nature of her relationship with Kiana, while Kiana trusts Ruan Mei with her past and present experiences.
• Power and vulnerability: Kiana's injury and hesitation highlight the limits of her power and the emotional toll of her experiences.

Character Interactions

• Ruan Mei and Kiana: Their conversation reveals their mutual trust and concern for each other. Ruan Mei listens attentively to Kiana's story, while Kiana seeks Ruan Mei's advice and help.
• Kiana and Jana: Kiana's brief mention of Jana hints at a complex relationship, with Kiana caring for her but also being cautious about her true intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana exhibits signs of losing control over her Honkai energy, with her life level and Honkai energy activity increasing significantly.
• Ruan Mei examines Kiana and discovers her condition has worsened.
• Kiana suggests reviving the entire Stigmata world to make it reality, aiming to recreate Izumo.
• Ruan Mei agrees to help Kiana with her plan.
• Kiana sleeps for over ten hours and feels refreshed upon waking.
• Kiana receives a message from The Company about someone claiming to know Mei's whereabouts, with the condition that Kiana must add them as a friend and meet in person at Herta Space Station.
• Kiana also receives a file containing photos and news that invigorate her.

Character Developments

• Kiana's physical condition deteriorates, with her Honkai energy activity increasing sevenfold, causing her distress and dejection.
• Kiana's spirits lift when she discusses her plan to revive the Stigmata world with Ruan Mei.
• Ruan Mei shows concern for Kiana's well-being, insisting she gets some rest.
• Kiana feels refreshed and her spirits are significantly better after a long sleep.
• Kiana becomes excited and restless upon receiving news about Mei's whereabouts but also feels confused and uncertain about the authenticity of the claim.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against Honkai energy and its effects on Kiana's body.
• The search for Mei and the potential leads provided by The Company.
• The plan to revive the Stigmata world and recreate Izumo, driven by Kiana's desire to restore her lost home.

Character Interactions

• Ruan Mei examines Kiana and expresses concern for her well-being, encouraging her to rest.
• Kiana shares her plan to revive the Stigmata world with Ruan Mei, who agrees to help her.
• Kiana discusses the message from The Company with Ruan Mei, though she is not present in the scene.
• Kiana's interactions with Ruan Mei demonstrate a growing bond and mutual trust between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana discovers that Sirin is alive and tries to contact her.
• Kiana finds Ruan Mei in the lab, where she's communicating with Herta.
• Herta invites Kiana to join her Simulated Universe project, but Ruan Mei declines.
• Herta tries to persuade Ruan Mei to join by offering help with her Honkai research, mistaking it for wondrous items research.

Character Developments

• Kiana: Becomes excited and determined to find Sirin.
• Ruan Mei: Remains focused on her Honkai research, declining Herta's invitation despite the potential benefits.
• Herta: Shows interest in Kiana due to her connection to Sirin and the Honkai. Persists in inviting Ruan Mei to join her project.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and research (Ruan Mei's dedication to Honkai research vs. Herta's invitation to join her Simulated Universe project).
• The value of relationships and connections (Kiana's desire to find Sirin, Herta's interest in Kiana due to her connection to Sirin).

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Ruan Mei: Kiana seeks Ruan Mei's help to find Mei, while Ruan Mei remains focused on her work.
• Herta and Ruan Mei: Herta tries to persuade Ruan Mei to join her project, but Ruan Mei declines.
• Kiana and Herta: Herta shows interest in Kiana due to her connection to Sirin and the Honkai.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Herta, a member of the Genius Club, projects herself to invite Ruan Mei to join her Simulated Universe project.
• Kiana learns that her friend Sirin, who she believed died, is alive and left Izumo with Mei. She wants to go to Herta Space Station to find them.
• Ruan Mei agrees to accompany Kiana to Herta Space Station, planning to make a final decision about joining Herta's project after meeting her.

Character Developments

• Kiana: Becomes determined to find her friends Mei and Sirin, revealing her loyalty and concern for them. She also reassures Ruan Mei that she won't leave until Ruan Mei no longer needs her.
• Ruan Mei: Shows disappointment when she thinks Kiana might leave after finding Mei. She also expresses that she doesn't like being deceived, particularly by Kiana, indicating a level of trust and special interest in her.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: Ruan Mei's disappointment and warning to Kiana highlight the importance of trust in their relationship.
• Honkai contamination: Kiana's concern about Honkai contamination during combat contrasts with Ruan Mei's indifference, emphasizing their differing perspectives on Honkai.

Character Interactions

• Ruan Mei and Kiana: Their conversation reveals Ruan Mei's disappointment and Kiana's reassurance, strengthening their bond. Ruan Mei also shows understanding of Kiana's desire to find her friends.
• Herta and Ruan Mei: Though not physically present, Herta's invitation influences Ruan Mei's decision to accompany Kiana to Herta Space Station, setting up a potential meeting between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana refuses Ruan Mei's help in clearing a test, showing her determination and confidence.
• Ruan Mei takes Kiana to an underground laboratory filled with strange creatures, some containing Pathwalker powers like Abundance and Propagation.
• Kiana is subjected to a series of combat tests against various creatures, demonstrating her strength, speed, and versatility in combat.

Character Developments

• Kiana shows growth in her confidence and skills, handling powerful enemies with ease.
• Ruan Mei reveals her past research on Abundance and Propagation, hinting at her long-term goals.

Significant Themes

• The exploration of Kiana's limits and capabilities.
• The contrast between Kiana's brute force approach and Ruan Mei's scientific methods.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Ruan Mei's relationship remains professional, with Ruan Mei acting as a mentor and evaluator, and Kiana showing off her skills.
• Kiana's excitement and eagerness to perform are evident, while Ruan Mei maintains a calm and analytical demeanor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana shows Ruan Mei items and Stigmata she obtained from the Honkai.
• Ruan Mei suggests Kiana is on the path to godhood, guided by the Honkai.
• Kiana expresses her disbelief and reluctance to become a god.
• Ruan Mei encourages Kiana to accept this path and makes it her goal.

Character Developments

• Kiana: Struggles with the idea of becoming a god, eventually accepts it as her goal with Ruan Mei's encouragement.
• Ruan Mei: Shows interest in Kiana's potential divinity, offers to help her achieve it.

Significant Themes

• Divinity and godhood: The Honkai's influence on Kiana and her potential to become a god.
• Acceptance and destiny: Kiana's struggle to accept her fate and Ruan Mei's encouragement to embrace it.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Ruan Mei: Ruan Mei provides guidance and support to Kiana, helping her accept her potential divinity.
• Kiana and the Honkai: Kiana's relationship with the Honkai is explored, with Ruan Mei suggesting it's guiding her towards godhood.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana and Ruan Mei experiment with Stigmata crystals using Ido to stimulate them and observe the Stigmata world's reaction.
• Kiana removes her Stigmata, and Ruan Mei analyzes it.
• Kiana contacts Sirin after waking up from a long sleep and learns that Raiden Mei is missing and hasn't been heard from in months.

Character Developments

• Kiana shows concern for her friends and determination to find Raiden Mei.
• Ruan Mei displays her dedication to her work and lack of consideration for sleep or rest.
• Sirin reveals her worry for Kiana and Raiden Mei, and her surprise at learning Yae Sakura's fate.

Significant Themes

• The power and mystery of Stigmata and the Stigmata world.
• The lengths people go to for their friends and loved ones.
• The consequences of pushing oneself too far, as seen in Raiden Mei's situation.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Ruan Mei work together in the lab, with Kiana showing concern for Ruan Mei's well-being.
• Kiana and Sirin reconnect after a long time, catching up on each other's lives and sharing important information.
• Kiana learns about Raiden Mei's disappearance from Sirin, causing her concern and determination to find her.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ruan Mei finishes her research on countering Honkai energy erosion in just over ten days.
• Herta arrives on the planet to invite Ruan Mei to join the Simulated Universe project.
• Kiana receives a message from Herta and answers her call, trying to keep Ruan Mei's whereabouts secret.

Character Developments

• Ruan Mei shows her exceptional intelligence and dedication by completing her project in a short time.
• Kiana demonstrates her concern and protectiveness towards Ruan Mei, trying to shield her from Herta's impatience.

Significant Themes

• The power of determination and intelligence in overcoming challenges (Ruan Mei's quick completion of her project).
• The importance of communication and patience in relationships (Herta's impatience vs. Kiana's attempts to calm her down).

Character Interactions

• Ruan Mei and Kiana share a moment of relaxation and closeness after Ruan Mei's research.
• Herta's impatience contrasts with Kiana's attempts to protect Ruan Mei's privacy and well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ruan Mei wakes up and interacts with Kiana, touching her face in a novel way.
• Herta arrives in her puppet form, inviting Ruan Mei to join her project.
• Ruan Mei agrees to join Herta's project and leaves to handle some matters.
• Herta questions Kiana about her connection to Honkai energy and wants to examine her.

Character Developments

• Ruan Mei shows a rare moment of personal interaction with Kiana, touching her face.
• Herta displays curiosity and determination in pursuing her goals, wanting to understand Kiana's connection to Honkai energy.
• Kiana shows resistance to being examined by Herta, maintaining her boundaries.

Significant Themes

• Curiosity and Knowledge Seeking: Both Ruan Mei and Herta are driven by curiosity and a desire for knowledge, leading them to pursue different avenues of research.
• Trust and Boundaries: Kiana's reluctance to let Herta examine her highlights the theme of trust and personal boundaries, contrasting with her willingness to work with Ruan Mei.

Character Interactions

• Ruan Mei and Kiana: Their interaction shows a growing familiarity and understanding between them, with Ruan Mei initiating a physical touch for the first time.
• Herta and Kiana: Their interaction is tense, with Herta displaying a single-minded pursuit of knowledge and Kiana resisting Herta's attempts to examine her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana shows Herta a Stigmata, which enhances Honkai energy resistance and contains a Stigmata world and consciousness.
• Herta wants Kiana to persuade Sirin to let her research her sword, but Kiana refuses.
• Herta asks Kiana to get her a batch of Stigmatas, but Kiana refuses, finding the idea disrespectful to the dead.
• Ruan Mei agrees to let Herta research the Stigmata after she's done with the Simulated Universe project.
• Kiana and Ruan Mei travel to Herta Space Station. Kiana plans to meet Sirin.
• Asta greets Ruan Mei and leads her to Herta and Screwllum.
• Sirin tackles Kiana in a joyful reunion, nearly knocking her over.

Character Developments

• Kiana: Stands up to Herta, showing determination to protect the memory of her fallen friends. Maintains her resolve to find Mei.
• Herta: Shows interest in the Stigmata and Sirin's sword, but is more concerned with her Simulated Universe project.
• Ruan Mei: Shows understanding and support for Kiana's determination to find Mei. Agrees to let Herta research the Stigmata after her project.
• Sirin: Overjoyed to see Kiana, demonstrating her impulsive nature and deep affection for her friends.

Significant Themes

• Respect for the dead and their memories.
• Determination and perseverance in pursuing one's goals.
• The importance of friendship and reunion.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Herta: Kiana stands up to Herta, refusing to help her get Sirin's sword or more Stigmatas.
• Kiana and Ruan Mei: They travel together, and Ruan Mei supports Kiana's determination to find Mei.
• Kiana and Sirin: Sirin tackles Kiana in a joyful reunion, nearly knocking her over.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana reunites with Sirin, who reveals that Raiden Mei left Izumo a year ago, searching for a new method after realizing her path was a dead end.
• Kiana learns that Sirin met Welt Yang, who is from a world with Honkai, causing Kiana to reveal that her homeland has no resemblance to Izumo and no individuals similar to them, but she has 'observed' similar individuals in other worlds.
• Kiana decides to leave Herta Space Station to search for Raiden Mei.

Character Developments

• Kiana: Reunites with Sirin, learns about Raiden Mei's whereabouts, and decides to search for her. She also reveals that her homeland has no resemblance to Izumo.
• Sirin: Reunites with Kiana, shares information about Raiden Mei, and learns about Kiana's observations of similar individuals in other worlds.

Significant Themes

• Search for Raiden Mei: Both Kiana and Sirin are driven by their desire to find Raiden Mei, with Kiana now actively setting out to search for her.
• Honkai's Nature: The Honkai in Welt Yang's world is different from the Honkai Kiana brought, suggesting a broader understanding of the phenomenon.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Sirin: Reunite after a long separation, share information, and catch up on each other's lives. Their bond remains strong despite the time apart.
• Kiana and Welt Yang: Although they haven't met yet, Kiana's knowledge of Welt Yang's world and its Honkai hints at a future interaction between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana decides to make a name for herself to attract Raiden Mei's attention instead of waiting for her.
• Sirin reveals that Izumo is beyond saving and advises Kiana not to take risks for it.
• Kiana and Sirin discuss Penacony, and Sirin invites Kiana to visit it.

Character Developments

• Kiana: She becomes more determined to make a name for herself and find a way to help Izumo, despite Sirin's warnings.
• Sirin: She shows maturity and steadiness, expressing her concern for Kiana's safety and advising her not to take risks for Izumo.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between hope and reality in saving Izumo.
• The importance of personal safety and the consequences of taking risks.
• The power of determination and the will to make a difference.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Sirin: Their reunion is filled with concern, advice, and shared history. Sirin warns Kiana against taking risks, while Kiana reassures her that she won't but keeps her plans secret.
• Kiana and Raiden Mei: Although not physically present, Mei's influence is felt through Kiana's determination to make a name for herself and find Mei.
• Kiana and Ruan Mei: Kiana reflects on her relationship with Ruan Mei, acknowledging that she is special to her, with at least 85 points of affection.