Honkai Star Rail Simulation: I'm Surrounded By Characters

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Kafka, still with her head lowered, took a few steps forward. She hesitantly reached out, as if fearing this might be an illusion, gently touching Su Qing.

Feeling the solid contact, Kafka finally found some reassurance. She lifted her gaze, revealing a vulnerable expression that no one could have imagined from her, directed towards him.

Su Qing's emotions were equally complex.

Although he had felt Kafka had matured by the end of their previous encounter, truthfully, six years had ingrained certain habits within him.

Ever since then, he couldn't help but ponder and worry about Kafka's well-being, wondering how she had fared after his departure.

Now, meeting again after two simulations and a significant lapse of time, it truly warranted a heartfelt...

Su Qing spoke softly, "Kafka, long time no see."

Kafka gazed at him, her beautiful, delicate face streaming with tears as her emotions overwhelmed her.

Her lips parted, seemingly filled with countless words to say, yet she found herself choked up, unable to utter even one phrase. Instead, she stepped forward and embraced Su Qing tightly.

With her cheek pressed against Su Qing's chest, feeling his genuine presence, her tears flowed uncontrollably. She held onto him firmly, as if pouring out all the sorrow and longing accumulated over these years.

In this moment, regardless of any titles or reputations - Stellaron Hunter, top-wanted fugitive, enigmatic suit-clad beauty, fearsome wielder of the Word Spirit Technique - they were all cast aside.

In that moment, Kafka seemed to revert back to the young girl who was inseparable from Su Qing, utterly reliant on him.

Memories resurfaced of the day after Su Qing's departure, when she clung to his demon hunter coat, crying helplessly...

The most intense emotion gripping Kafka now was fear.

Having experienced loss once, this feeling had deeply rooted itself within her.

For a brief instant, she feared that everything before her eyes might be an illusion, merely a beautiful dream from which she could awaken at any moment with the slightest lapse in attention.

Su Qing felt the trembling body in his arms and sensed Kafka's unease and terror.

It brought him back gradually to those days gone by.

She must have been devastated after I left...

His gaze softened, filled with tenderness and compassion.

With his left arm securely around Kafka, he gently stroked her back with his right hand, offering comfort.

This gesture proved highly effective.

As if seeking reassurance, Kafka tightened her embrace around Su Qing.

His arms still held the same warmth, attachment, and sense of security they always had.

Gradually, her fear and unease subsided slightly. However, years of pent-up sorrow, emotions that yearned for tears, swiftly surged forth.

Kafka's feelings became increasingly uncontrollable, and faint sobs began to escape from within Su Qing's embrace.

Despite being a mature woman now, Kafka completely let go of all restraint and dignity, sobbing heartbreakingly like a young girl, without any attempt to conceal her distress.

This scene likely shocked both the live stream viewers and anyone who knew Kafka well. Just how profound was her grief and attachment, compelling her to drop all her defenses and reveal such vulnerability and anguish?

Perhaps only Kafka herself could fully comprehend it. Or maybe, only Su Qing, holding her tightly, could grasp a glimpse of her emotional turmoil.

After a long while, the trembling shoulders in Su Qing's arms gradually stilled, slowly calming down.

Feeling it was time, Su Qing gently placed his hands on Kafka's shoulders and softly nudged her away, intending to speak with her face-to-face.

Unexpectedly, Kafka displayed a stubborn side.

She clung tightly to Su Qing, refusing to let go or lift her head, keeping her face buried in his chest.

Su Qing felt somewhat helpless.

Is it because she doesn't want me to see her tear-stained face? Or is she simply wanting to hold on for just a bit longer?

Regardless of the time that had passed, Su Qing's attitude towards Kafka remained unchanged—always indulgent with a hint of affectionate pampering.

Since Kafka didn't want to let go, Su Qing didn't push her, allowing her to continue embracing him.

[March 7th: Waaaahh?? Whenever Kafka cries, I can't help but feel like crying too.]

[March 7th: What a truly touching reunion. ??]

[Black Swan: Little March always has such intense emotions.]

[Black Swan: Indeed, witnessing this reunion is both deeply moving and heartwarming.]

[Apart from being moved, viewers also shared another genuine sentiment.]

[Qingque: ...Honestly, how could Silver Wolf ever match up to this level of emotion?]

[Seele: Same feeling! They're just on completely different levels!]

[Stelle: +1]

[Natasha: +2]

[Bronya: Oh no...]

[Forget about other viewers—]

[Even Silver Wolf herself was moved by this scene, her nose tingling with emotion.]

[She couldn't help but think, if they've reached this point... what's the point of continuing for me?!]

[Wow, such deep affection and profound bond, enduring separation and death only to reunite again?]

[Silver Wolf felt a headache coming on.]

[How am I supposed to fight now? How can I possibly win?]

[Might as well concede directly... No way! That's impossible!]

[One must never show weakness, even amidst uncertainty. Despite her internal turmoil, Silver Wolf couldn't afford to appear vulnerable.]

[Silver Wolf: Don't worry, Kafka may have a strong emotional connection, but it's just a temporary lead. My future holds promise.?]

[Firefly: ??? Isn't that my catchphrase?]

After several moments, Kafka finally released Su Qing.

First, she turned away, discreetly wiping her tears and composing herself before facing him again.

Her room was a luxurious suite with a separate living area. The two sat down on the sofa in the living room.

Su Qing sat down, with Kafka leaning against his shoulder just as she used to.

She lifted her hand gently, caressing Su Qing's cheek while gazing intently at him.

Seeming slightly uncomfortable, Su Qing tilted his head slightly to the right.

Kafka pursed her lips and smiled, leaning in even closer as she tenderly stroked his face.

[Firefly: How nice... (blushing) I-I want to touch too.]

[Kafka: Hmm, then feel free to imagine it.]

[Firefly: ...(sigh)]

[Qingque: Ha ha ha, Kafka: Imagining is fine, but no actual touching!]

Su Qing knew Kafka well; he understood that the more he tried to evade, the more persistent she would become.

So, he also reached out and gently patted her head.

[Stelle: Head pat mode, activated!]

It was a highly effective move.

Instantly, Kafka ceased her teasing advances. Her eyes softened, and she leaned comfortably against Su Qing's shoulder, looking content. She even nuzzled closer to his hand—momentarily, the renowned Stellaron Hunter transformed back into a clingy purple cat.

Everything felt just like old times.

However, Su Qing couldn't help feeling somewhat awkward...

For Su Qing, the most familiar image was of Kafka from her younger days.

Back then, her petite and slender frame perfectly fit as she nestled beside him.

Now, the grown-up Kafka, tall and captivating, had to cross her long legs on the sofa and lean against him at an angle to maintain a comfortable position.

The current Kafka's figure seemed overly graceful and mature.

Especially when she tightly embraced his arm, he couldn't help but feel the soft fullness of her touch.

And occasionally, glancing sideways, he noticed her flawless curves as she lay reclined on the couch.

How should he put it?

Realizing this upon their reunion felt somewhat awkward for Su Qing.

[Kafka: (Joyful)]

[Kafka: Why be embarrassed? It's me who initiated the hug! ??]

[Seele: Delighted, Kafka appears very happy.]

[Black Swan: (Smiling) It's rare for Su Qing to acknowledge her feminine charm; naturally, she is thrilled.]

[Himeko: ...]

[Sparkle: Ha ha, but look? This one seems rather unhappy about it, hmm~]

Moreover, the key issue was that in reality, Su Qing was approximately Asta's age.

He couldn't help but feel that, based on her current demeanor, Kafka seemed somehow more mature than him...

If they had met without prior knowledge, he might have even addressed her as "Big Sister."

[Kafka: Hiss...]

[Kafka: (Suddenly feeling inexplicably excited)]

[Sparkle: Looks like she's awakening new preferences.]

Su Qing slightly shifted his focus and quickly overcame these slight awkward feelings.

Having raised Kafka from a young age, he naturally didn't view her in any other light.

On the other side,

Kafka was immersed in the emotions of their reunion, momentarily not thinking about anything else.

[Herta: "Momentarily," right?]

Kafka affectionately leaned against Su Qing's shoulder, softly recounting her experiences over the years. She simply shared her own stories without asking Su Qing anything.

For Kafka, her desires were truly modest now. Just being able to see Su Qing again and lean by his side brought immense contentment.

[March 7th: I'm getting emotional again.?]

[Kafka: ???]

***

Time flew swiftly during their reunion.

It felt like only a brief moment had passed when knocking sounds echoed outside the door.

Knock, knock, knock.

And then Silver Wolf's puzzled voice echoed, "Kafka, why is the door locked?"

[Sparkle: (bursting out laughing) HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!]

[Stelle: I was feeling a bit touched earlier, but with Silver Wolf entering...]

[Stelle: Can't help it, now even I want to laugh. 😂]

[Silver Wolf: What?! Why are you all laughing!?]

[Seele: No, seriously, ha-ha, although...this situation really makes it hard not to laugh!]

[Herta: Silver Wolf's obliviousness here is just art at its finest. Not only did she unwittingly deliver Su Qing right to Kafka, but now, with such innocent and naive confusion, asks about the locked door.]

[Herta: @Bronya, let me interview you—how do you feel right now?]

[Bronya: I... It-it's okay! From the start, I never intended to win!]

[Stelle: ?? Now that's true stubborn optimism!]

Kafka opened the door.

As Silver Wolf entered, Kafka spoke sincerely, "Thank you, Silver Wolf."

It was an exceptionally heartfelt and earnest expression of gratitude.

Even Silver Wolf was startled, instinctively adopting a guarded stance. "Huh? What's going on here?"

Kafka's behavior was so uncharacteristic that Silver Wolf nearly wondered if someone else had impersonated her!

Silver Wolf didn't notice that Kafka's eyes were slightly red.

However, she did observe that Su Qing seemed different from before.

Curious, Silver Wolf asked what happened while she was away.

Su Qing appeared somewhat hesitant.

How should he explain it?

She held me tightly and sobbed uncontrollably?

Silver Wolf likely wouldn't believe that anyway.

Kafka, with a smile, timely intervened, "Nothing much, we just had a brief conversation. I find him very dependable; he can definitely join this mission."

Silver Wolf nodded, "Oh, really? That's great then."

[Stelle: That's great then.]

Watching their interaction, Su Qing felt a mix of emotions as another thought crossed his mind.

Just after running a few simulations, two individuals with deep connections emerged, both being Stellaron Hunters.

Wait, could Firefly and Himeko also be Stellaron Hunters?!

[Qingque: Congratulations, you guessed half of it.]

[Firefly: Hehe.?]

[Himeko: ...I truly seem quite out of place among you all.]

[Qingque: Enjoy yourselves; even Su Qing seems helpless now. Just don't end up getting jointly targeted by the company.]

***

"I see, so you and Su Qing were teammates for a year at Punklorde."

After deciding to act together, Kafka swiftly extracted information from Silver Wolf, learning about her relationship with Su Qing.

[Firefly: Gotcha completely, little Silver Wolf!]

"By the way," Kafka spoke up after some thought, "Silver Wolf, I have a new mission here. It's rather lengthy and challenging."

"But I believe, given your capabilities, you can definitely handle it. How about it? Are you interested in setting off right away?"

At that time, Silver Wolf simply declined, puzzled, stating he needed to complete the current task first.

However, the present-day Silver Wolf watching the stream realized what had transpired.

[Silver Wolf: Kafka!!!]

[Silver Wolf: At that moment, I couldn't comprehend why you'd recommend such a dangerous and time-consuming mission to me. What were you trying to do???]

[Kafka: (Smiling) Nothing much, just stating the truth—you're definitely capable of completing this task.]

[Silver Wolf: So you don't deny wanting to keep me away for a long time, then???]

[Seele: ? The Stellaron Hunters sure are tight-knit!]

[Himeko: (Sipping coffee) @Kafka, is this your version of team camaraderie? Quite amusing indeed.]

[Sparkle: Team camaraderie? Doesn't compare to Su Qing's comforting head pat!]

As their joint operation continued over several days, even if Silver Wolf was slow to notice, he eventually realized that Su Qing and Kafka didn't seem like strangers meeting for the first time—they appeared quite familiar with each other.

Unable to resist his curiosity, Silver Wolf privately asked Kafka if they had known each other before.

After receiving a confirming response, Silver Wolf fell deep in thought.

Strange, mere acquaintance wouldn't explain such familiarity.

As he pondered, a sudden realization struck him.

"A conniving woman with an excellent figure..."

"Her past connection with Su Qing..."

"And considering Kafka is older than her, the timeline seems to match..."

In surprise, Silver Wolf blurted out, "Could it be... you're Su Qing's ex-girlfriend?!"

[Stelle: Behold, a moment of extraordinary wisdom!]

[Qingque: Hey! From Silver Wolf's perspective, that seems plausible indeed!]

Kafka momentarily froze, then gradually broke into a smile. "Impressive, how did you figure that out?"

With a hint of amusement at the corner of her lips, she nodded softly. "Yes, you guessed correctly. I am Su Qing's girlfriend. And not just any ex, but his current girlfriend."

[Silver Wolf: Are you straight-up making things up now?!]

[Firefly: ???]

[Himeko: @Kafka!]

[Himeko: How shameless!!!]

[Herta: Amused.]

[Seele: Amused.]

[Sparkle: Ha ha ha ha!! Someone's really getting flustered now.]

[Guinaifen: Honestly, when Silver Wolf started aiding the enemy from the start, I thought that was shocking enough.]

[Guinaifen: But Kafka takes it to another level by outright impersonating someone!]

[Guinaifen: What an explosive turn of events?! @Sushang, Shuangshuang, what do we do? I'm about to die laughing!!?]

[Sushang: Me too!?]

[Stelle: Hmm, perhaps you all don't quite understand?]

[Stelle: Kafka is blessed by fate; without lifting a finger, Silver Wolf falls right into her lap.]

[Stelle: With such strength to boot, she swiftly usurped the girlfriend position at lightspeed!]

[Qingque: Betting on Kafka was definitely the right call!]

[Kafka: (smiling) (feeling delighted)]

[Himeko: (can't smile) (feeling awful)]

[Himeko: I'm truly...speechless!]

[Himeko picked up her coffee but, lacking any appetite, set it back down forcefully.]

[Himeko: Forget about Silver Wolf, her giving herself away so easily isn't surprising. Although she did hand over everything, it's not entirely unreasonable.]

[Silver Wolf: @Himeko, ? What do you mean "not surprising"? Explain yourself—what's reasonable about this?!]

[Himeko: @Kafka, how can you admit it so shamelessly?!]

[Kafka: (smiling) Why shouldn't I confirm my future status ahead of time? Oh, although it's true that Silver Wolf giving herself away effortlessly is quite normal.]

[Silver Wolf: @Himeko, @Kafka, ?? I warn you both, don't go too far!]

[Sparkle: Loving this drama, watching them clash above. 😂]

[Seele: The tension just escalated rapidly with more players involved in this simulation.]

[March 7th: (worried)]

[Sparkle: (delighted)]

[Others: (watching the drama unfold)]

[Firefly: Wait, why am I the only one not getting any screen time?!]

[Stelle: Firefly, still crying at this point?!]

[Qingque: Firefly, stop sobbing and enjoy the show—it's quite entertaining.]

[Qingque: Isn't this more fun than being directly involved yourself?]

[Firefly: Huh...]

[Firefly: (thinking it over)]

[Firefly: You're right, it does seem pretty interesting...]

[Sparkle: Hahahahahaha!!!]

[Seele: Fun times, Firefly just can't resist joining the chaos.]

[Herta: This is getting tense.]

"You were Su Qing's ex-girlfriend?"

Kafka, the very woman who played with Su Qing's emotions?

Silver Wolf felt his resentment and anger surge.

Recalling those days, it was all because of her that Su Qing lost faith in love. It was due to her that Silver Wolf's first confession ended abruptly...

He never imagined the mastermind behind it all had been right beside him all along—his own teammate!

Noticing Silver Wolf's hostile expression, Kafka maintained her smile, but her purple eyes slightly narrowed, hinting at something deeper. "Silver Wolf, do you have some issue with that?"

[March 7th: ? Uh-oh! The atmosphere feels off!]

[Sparkle: Yes, yes, yes! Let's get this fight started!!]