Side story: About "About"

Nahida - About Xingsu: "He is like a newborn child, full of curiosity about the world. It is precisely that curiosity that made him an outstanding scholar, even though Azar branded him a heretic over political disagreements. But true wisdom never fades simply because one journeys far away. When he returns after solving more mysteries, this land of Sumeru will truly be worthy of his research and his gentleness."

Tighnari - About Xingsu: "Xingsu possesses knowledge and strength of character far beyond those of ordinary people. Even after being ostracized by the Akademiya, he remained committed to treating Eleazar and building a communications network. He is gentle, yet principled. Compared with those high-ranking scholars who cling to outdated power and fear new knowledge, he is the one who truly stays faithful to his original aspirations. I only hope everything goes well for him in Fontaine, and that he will no longer be forced to wander without a home."

Alhaitham - About Xingsu: "Vision, insight, self-restraint, kindness, dedication-his abilities and character far surpass those of the vast majority of scholars in high positions. He is simply too softhearted. In a Sumeru rife with schemes, that trait will only land him in trouble time and again."

Kaveh - About Xingsu: "I haven't actually had much contact with Xingsu himself, but I have witnessed his incredible ability to learn. How exactly does he manage to learn a language in three days and master a field of study in two weeks...?"

Cyno - About Xingsu: "If all the Akademiya's scholars could be as open and sincere as he is, my workload investigating academic fraud would be reduced by at least half. But he'd better stay away from gambling, because his money would all be Xingsu-'newly lost.' Hmm? Wasn't that funny?"

Collei - About Xingsu: "I was once trapped deep in the pain and despair Eleazar brought me, and Mr. Xingsu was willing to help me. Later, my master heard that every time he treated me, he had to suffer a great deal of pain himself... I want to become someone like him someday, gentle and kind."

Dori - About Xingsu: "My materials! My investments! My Mora! That wretched Akademiya just blew my money tree away like that! Boo-hoo-hoo-hoo~"

Dehya - About Xingsu: "He looks so frail and scholarly. I never expected him to be such a good fighter. Tsk, I'd really like to spar with him someday."

Candace - About Xingsu: "I've met many scholars from the rainforest. Most were either haughty and overbearing or mad scholars with lifeless eyes. Scholars like him, willing to speak with the desert people, study our culture, and understand our circumstances, are few and far between."

Xingsu - About Nahida: "She was my guide when I first entered Sumeru, but during my time here, I've hardly seen her. She told me she was busy with something very important, but the truth definitely can't be that simple..."

Xingsu - About Tighnari: "Gentleness, strength, kindness, and knowledge. I once asked Collei this question too, and she said she wanted to touch her master's ears... Ooh, now she's made me want to touch them a little too."

Xingsu - About Alhaitham: "I have to say, this unconventional scholar possesses extensive knowledge and outstanding abilities. He's influenced me in many ways-clocking out on time is definitely one of them, at least."

Xingsu - About Kaveh: "I heard he designed Dori's luxurious mansion. He must be an outstanding architect. By all rights, he shouldn't be short of money, so why is he sharing a house with Alhaitham...? What do you mean, he paid out of his own pocket to build the palace? What do you mean, he finished building someone's house and ended up owing them money?"

Xingsu - About Cyno: "That Great General Mahamatra's attitude toward his work is beyond reproach, but in private, he's a very... uh, humorous(?) person."

Xingsu - About Collei: "When I first glimpsed the painful memories deep in her heart, my heart ached for her. She had to bear the torment of Eleazar at such a young age, yet even after going through so much darkness, she still willingly chose to become a Forest Ranger and protect the rainforest. One of my original wishes in researching Eleazar was for her to no longer be haunted by the nightmares of her past. Her courage and kindness have also continued to sustain the aspiration that first drove me to pursue knowledge."

Xingsu - About Dori: "She absolutely qualifies as an expert when it comes to making money. She may go on about Mora all day long, but beneath that seemingly money-worshipping exterior, she has a kind heart too."

Xingsu - About Dehya: "She seems like a warmhearted, easygoing big kitty, and she has considerable strength too. She's actually a very endearing person as well."

Xingsu - About Candace: "As the guardian of Aaru Village, she wields force but never uses her strength to bully the weak, establishing a stable order amid the desert's chaos. With gentle yet firm boundaries, she safeguards the peace of a village and leaves a path to survival for travelers with nowhere else to turn. She truly embodies the fact that protection has never been about killing, but about acceptance and responsibility."