What Pela wanted was obvious, wasn't it? Singing together was secondary; getting close to Mr. Lin Feng was her real aim.
Although Serval knew that Lin Feng, who had displayed such exceptional musical talent, was indeed very likable, she had never expected a musician as consistently composed as Pela to be so brave and bold as to actually take that step forward.
Calm down... Bronya, you have to calm down...
In a corner of the Mechanical Workshop, Bronya was also forcing herself to steady her nerves behind the electronic keyboard, keeping her playing from falling into disarray.
Aunt Serval had already set a dazzling example, and now Pela was expressing her feelings through song. What on earth should she do?
The silver-haired girl, who had only wanted to accompany Mr. Lin Feng's performance properly all along, now felt her heartstrings fall slightly out of tune.
A little later, when they finished singing "Happiness," Pela withdrew her slender, jade-like hand and gave Lin Feng a slight nod.
"Thank you, Mr. Lin Feng..."
"I'll be sure to treasure this song..."
"Mr. Lin Feng, before long, you'll be taking the train... and leaving Belobog, won't you?"
With her head silently lowered, Pela's face and expression were difficult to make out. Her slightly hesitant voice carried a faint sadness.
By now, Pela knew Mr. Lin Feng's true identity. He was the Supreme Guardian of the [Astral Express], a passing visitor who had descended upon Belobog from the distant Sea of Stars.
As one of the Travelers from Beyond the Sky, Mr. Lin Feng had left his footprints throughout the universe and probably would not stay long on this lonely, frozen planet. Pela knew all of this, yet she still wanted to hear the answer from Mr. Lin Feng himself.
"Yes..."
Faced with the apprehensive