"Huh, upon closer inspection, I realize... don't you and I look somewhat alike in March 7th?"
"Hey~" March 7th stared at ' Cyrene ' for a while, then nodded, "Indeed, you also have pink hair, it's very eye-catching."
"Not only that, we are both cheerful, beautiful, and optimistic young women—what an incredible coincidence!"
"Wow, you're quite the smooth talker... but it doesn't seem wrong!"
The two seemed to have reached some kind of consensus, but soon March 7th realized something. "Just now, you called me [ March 7th ]? Do you know me?"
"This is our first meeting. But from what I just Remembrance, I already know about your background."
"It's unbelievable, we probably have more in common than we think... I completely understand your predicament, which is why I don't want you to be taken advantage of or hurt by bad people."
"Can you understand... my predicament?"
Cyrene nodded. "After all, I've experienced it firsthand."
"I stayed alone in this empty place for a very, very long time, so long that I almost forgot what the concept of [time] was."
" Cyrene " spoke with unexpected fluency, "But there's one thing I remember very clearly."
"The answer you're looking for definitely isn't behind that door."
March 7th secretly rejoiced, knowing that the beautiful girl's intuition was definitely right; those illusions were indeed trying to lure her. How dare they deceive such an innocent and naive girl!
"Those conversations were so real and so alluring, weren't they? That's because the bad guys went through your Remembrance and stirred up your deepest desires."
"To manipulate a girl's delicate feelings is truly unforgivable."
"If you step through that door, in the worst-case scenario, you'll become their pawn and lose control of your own destiny."
On March 7th, she was shocked, not expecting ' Cyrene ' to know so much. "Do you know what's behind this door?"
"Hmm. This conversation sounds familiar..." Cyrene muttered to herself.
"Although I'm trapped here and have lost my Remembrance like you, I still vaguely remember the hometown that nurtured me..."
"Behind this door lies [ Amphoreus ], a world that is definitely not gentle."
"In the long passage of time, I could only watch helplessly as people walked through the Gate of Remembrance. They could neither see me nor hear my cries."
"The voice from beyond always promises safety, but I've never seen anyone return safely... Even the only chance to save them has been lost..."
Cyrene looked somewhat disappointed as she spoke, and took out the cup of milk tea that Ye Yan had left behind.
"Ah, it's Teacher Ye Yan's signature weapon!"
March 7th took the milk tea and examined it carefully:
Cyrene was somewhat surprised, not expecting that the two of them were in cahoots... no wonder they both had some milk tea elements.
"To be honest, I don't know which side is the truth. But the fact that you're willing to stand in front of me and go to so much trouble to dissuade me makes me want to believe you even more."
" Cyrene, do you know how I can get back to my own world?" March 7th asked.
"The method is actually not complicated at all. Just turn around and Borisin."
Don't trust... that girl...
The ' Voice of the Path ' tried to stop it, but March 7th had already ignored it. Don't underestimate her ability to resist effects!
[Passing through... the door... helping... Garden of Recollection...]
You are all children of... [ Remembrance ]...
"They're not even acting anymore; the purpose behind ' Voice of the Path ' is too obvious."
Before March 7th could react, the milk tea cup in her hand flew out automatically, launching an indiscriminate attack on the avatars of the Memokeeper.
"They're really tough on you, aren't they? But don't listen to them, you have to keep going."
"The return journey will take a very, very long time, much longer than a lifetime for an average person..."
"But you must believe that's the direction home should be."
After much deliberation, March 7th finally made his choice:
"Thank you, Cyrene. I've made up my mind. I've decided to walk through this door and enter Amphoreus."
"Huh? Why..." ' Cyrene ' turned around.
"Don't worry, I don't doubt you. It's just that for me, the only place I can call 'home'... my three most cherished companions have already set off ahead of me, their destination being Amphoreus."
"They seem reliable, but only I know... two of them are incredibly, incredibly troublesome!"
Without me as their pillar of support, they'll probably find it impossible to make any progress in the new world.
March 7th stood before the Gate of Remembrance. "So, since Amphoreus lies behind this door, I have no reason not to pursue it. And as long as our [ Trailblaze ] squad remains united, there's no difficulty we can't overcome."
Explore, understand, build, connect—and then, we'll go home together!
This is a bond unique to the Astral Express Crew, but there's another reason why they did this on March 7th:
"And look, these two cups of milk tea are glowing... This must be some kind of encrypted call, and I can't just sit idly by."
"... I see. You also have companions who are more important than life itself."
"It really makes my heart race just hearing that. March 7th, since this is your decision, I'll definitely stand by you."
Cyrene smiled slightly and clinked the two cups of milk tea together.
"Who can blame us for being so alike? Beneath our delicate and adorable exteriors, we both harbor passionate hearts!"
On March 7th, her little face flushed red; she seemed quite uncomfortable listening to ' Cyrene ' boast.
"... Let someone else say those things next time."
"So, I'm off? Will we... ever have a chance to meet again?"
"Who knows? But you don't need to worry about me. I've been here so long, I'm already used to chatting with imaginary friends."
"Since Amphoreus is your homeland... if there is any way to help you, my companions and I will do our best," said March 7th.
"Okay, then I'll be waiting with great anticipation!"
Watching March 7th's figure recede into the distance, ' Cyrene ' smiled and offered her blessings:
Go forth, March 7th. May you write an incredibly Romance story!♪