I Became Robin?! (Honkai Star Rail)

That evening, after forcing down a mediocre dinner she'd cooked herself, she took a shower, crawled into bed, and started scrolling through her phone.

Almost unconsciously, her fingers tapped a few times, opening the group chat to see what her goofy friends were up to.

Shu Cat: "Robin's English song this afternoon was absolutely amazing! I didn't understand a word, but it sounded so beautiful!"

Shu Cat: "And honestly, the best part wasn't the polished version she sang at the end, but the earlier takes where she stumbled over the lyrics and got tongue-tied. Those were charming and adorable—truly fantastic!"

Shu Cat: "I screen-recorded it! Want to hear it? I'll send it over."

Invincible Bro: "Send it now!"

Free Eagle: "Send it now!"

Today I Want to Eat Soup Dumplings: "Send it now!"

Peace Dove: "?"

Shu Cat: "Peace Bro! Long time no see! What have you been up to?"

The group was still full of the same familiar faces, with almost no new members. After all, finding this chat required tracking down a very early video about Robin and then digging through the comments to find the group ID—a task made increasingly difficult as countless newer videos buried the original.

Just as Robin was watching the video Shu Cat had shared in the group, a thought struck her. She'd been planning to hire an assistant to help with video editing and managing the comments section, and she'd originally intended to post a status update and randomly select a few candidates.

But now that she thought about it, since the job could be done remotely, wouldn't it be more reliable to hire someone from these familiar group members than a random applicant?

So she typed, "Hey, anyone here good at video editing?"

Shu Cat replied, "Seriously? Editing's my specialty! I even majored in it."

Peace Dove chimed in, "Then how about this job?"

Shu Cat exclaimed, "Huh? But I already have a job at Everbright Corporation! Great pay and benefits—it's awesome! You want me to quit? No way!"

"So, what's the job?"

Robin rolled her eyes. Dude, your last two sentences contradict each other! Still, she typed, "Editing videos for Robin and removing inflammatory comments from the comment section."

As for livestream clips, Robin's immense popularity meant there were already plenty of fans creating them. There was no need to commission anyone specifically, and she had even mentioned during a recent stream that she didn't mind fans clipping her content however they pleased.

After Robin finished speaking, the group fell silent for a few seconds before being flooded with question marks.

Shu Cat: "???"

Today I Want to Eat Soup Dumplings: "???"

Invincible Bro: "???"

Free Eagle: "???"

Shu Cat: "Wait, Peace Bro, are you still dreaming? What kind of nonsense are you spouting?"

Robin suddenly realized her oversight. She had been so focused on how suitable her group members were that she hadn't considered how to prove the job offer was genuine.

Imagine someone in a private fan group, where members mostly chat and joke around, suddenly claiming to know the president and asking if you'd like to work as the president's bodyguard. No sane person would believe that!

Robin's first thought was to send a selfie to verify her identity, but she immediately dismissed the idea. She was currently lying in bed wearing pajamas. If she posted that photo, Peace Dove's identity would be reduced to two possibilities:

That it was someone who was close enough to see Robin in her pajamas, or that the account was owned by Robin herself.

At that moment, the only person who knew Robin's true identity was Robin herself.

Neither option was ideal, especially the former. Robin feared she might inadvertently create a scandal for herself—a scandal with herself as the subject! The absurdity of it all was overwhelming.

Robin scrolled through her photo album until she found a picture taken during her trip with Cheng Hui and posted it.

The photo featured a statue in the background, with other pedestrians nearby. In the center stood Robin, one hand hanging naturally at her side while the other made the classic peace sign. Her smile looked slightly forced, as she had only reluctantly agreed to pose after Cheng Hui had relentlessly pestered her.

Despite this, the girl in the photo looked incredibly cute. Moreover, it was clear that this wasn't a candid shot but a posed one taken with her consent.

Shu Cat: "???"

Shu Cat: "Holy shit, no way! Are you serious?!"

Shu Cat: "I'm in! If this is real, I'm absolutely in! I'll even work for free—I'd pay to work there!"

Peace Dove: "But didn't you just say the benefits at Everbright Corporation were great?"

Shu Cat: "Everbright Corporation? What kind of company is that? The wind's too strong; I can't hear you! I barely know that trashy company. Don't tarnish my reputation!"

Peace Dove: "Fine, I'll send you her WeChat ID in a private message later. Add her yourself."

Shu Cat: "We used to have both Invincible Bro and Peace Bro reigning supreme in the group, but now it's clear—you're the real big brother, my actual brother! What's Invincible Little Bro even good for?"

Invincible Bro: "Hey, what the hell? Have you forgotten all the resources I shared with you? Our bond just vanished like that?"

Shu Cat: "Fine, fine. Invincible Bro, you're my actual brother, and Peace Bro, you're my actual father. Happy now?"

Invincible Bro: "???"

Free Eagle: "So, affection can shift, huh?"

Robin nearly burst out laughing at suddenly gaining two adopted sons. She had to admit, creating a burner account and using her main account's fame to troll netizens was surprisingly fun.

She quickly followed up with, "Anyone else interested in joining?"

Invincible Bro: "Damn it, I'm not letting him hog all the benefits! I'm in too!"

Free Eagle: "I'll pass. I'm busy with a critical project overseas, and the time difference would make it too inconvenient. What a shame."

Today I Want to Eat Soup Dumplings: "but I'm busy with other work, so it's probably not going to happen."

Today I Want to Eat Soup Dumplings:"but Peace Bro, do you really know Robin? What's your relationship with her?"

Robin pondered for a moment before typing "Colleagues." After much deliberation, it seemed like the least suspicious excuse she could offer. She still cherished her Peace Dove alias, which allowed her to chat freely with group members and recapture a sliver of her past life. If her true identity were exposed, she'd lose that freedom forever.

Just then, Free Eagle chimed in, "Are you with the Bureau of Anomalous Investigations too?"