Penacony.
Origami University.
Countless students gathered in the square.
Each one of them wore expressions of extreme excitement!
They stared at the large screen in front of them.
Some held their heads in disbelief.
Others pointed at the content on the screen, shouting in excitement!
The scene could be described as a sea of people!
The sound of boiling excitement filled the air!
Even during Origami University's anniversary celebrations, there had never been such an electrifying spectacle!
"Ahhhhhhh!!!!"
"Our school has appeared in Honkai: Star Rail!"
"Holy crap! I just saw the hallway I always walk through during self-study!"
"The little colorful flags above the classroom were hung up by me!"
"Our Origami University is finally making it big, riding the wave of Honkai: Star Rail's popularity!"
"Mr. Reca is so deep, he's actually a madman!?"
"I love this kind of madness!"
"No wonder he always seemed a bit unhinged during class—it's confirmed! He's genuinely crazy!"
And coincidentally!
At this very moment in the preview PV.
Mr. Reca's emotions also reached their peak!
As if the work he directed was about to reach its most thrilling moment!
"All the conditions for the climax of the plot are in place."
"Now..."
"Let us welcome the magnificent finale!"
As his words fell.
A pair of slender hands were using a turntable and mixer.
A few musical notes jumped out.
Accompanied by the sound of scratching.
The DJ kicked in!
And the person on the decks...
Also revealed an excited expression.
Swaying to the rhythm.
When everyone saw who the DJ was, they were all stunned for a moment!
"???"
"Huh?"
"Robin is DJing?"
"Wow, DJ Bird!"
"Robin DJing? Why am I having such a dream?"
"If I were the DJ, would you still love me?"
"Life is tough, little bird's gotta hustle."
"That Robin is definitely Sparkle!"
"Robin has actually tried many styles before, DJing is no big deal for her!"
"What other surprises does this little chubby bird have that I don't know about!!!"
...
As Robin took over the DJ booth, the following scenes became incredibly chaotic!
Boothill and the Dreamjolt Troupe engaged in an epic battle!
SoulGlad soda bombs exploded in the air!
"In times of crisis, we throw a damn party!"
And just like that, a party really started!
Led by Robin, who was rocking out on the DJ stage.
Lights flashed.
Cheers erupted!
Below, the crowd was in full swing!
Even March 7th was among them!
Cheering and jumping with joy!
Her eyes narrowed into crescent moons.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Boothill fired his gun continuously, sparks flying, as he went on a rampage.
The people here partied even harder!
The two scenes alternated rapidly.
Creating a visually striking fusion!
...
"Little March is so cute!!"
"Practicing swords during the day, partying at night!"
"Only practicing swords without playing makes even smart March dull~"
"Robin: Let's get wild, shall we?"
"Look how happy little March is!"
"Where is this? I must join!"
"This is pure Elation!"
"Celebrating while surviving calamity!"
"Let's welcome DJ Robin to perform a special song for us, 'Special Love for Special You'!"
"This version feels so wild!"
"The scene in the video is at Origami University in Penacony. Hurry and enroll at Origami University, where your seniors personally DJ!"
...
On the Astral Express.
In the Parlor Car.
March 7th saw herself so happy in the PV.
She couldn't help but chuckle along!
She even wanted to start swaying!
Unfortunately.
This was just a PV, not the main story.
The video ended abruptly!
Leaving March 7th craving more!
"Ahhh..."
"Damn it!"
"I can't wait another second for version 2.5!"
Beside her.
Stelle stroked her chin.
A glint flashed in her eyes!
She leaned closer to March 7th.
Whispering, "The new version of Honkai: Star Rail hasn't been released yet, but we can go to Penacony and have fun first~"
"I just saw the comments. The next version's story is likely set at Origami University in Penacony!"
"We can go there early and scout it out."
"Look at all the fun stuff in this PV—monkeys, ninjas, DJ birds..."
"It's bound to be a blast!"
March 7th looked at Stelle, who was brimming with excitement.
She asked skeptically, "Why do you sound so much like Sparkle?"
"Did you secretly join Elation?"
"Not at all! I, the Galaxy Bat Hero, am famously cool and aloof. I have nothing to do with Elation!" Stelle placed one hand on her hip, looking proud.
March 7th rolled her eyes.
Then she added, "Even if we go, we'll probably just end up surrounded by a crowd again."
"I really don't want to spend the whole day signing autographs and shaking hands like last time… My wrist is still sore."
"That's simple!"
Stelle instantly disappeared from her spot.
A few seconds later.
She returned in front of March 7th.
"Phew…"
"I anticipated this situation long ago!"
"Here's a wig, a mask, ear clips…"
"If we each change into a casual outfit, even walking in a bustling market, we'll definitely not be recognized."
March 7th flipped through the items.
Not bad!
It really could work!
She was a bit surprised.
Her Stellaron sister finally knew how to buy new clothes.
Tears…
Youth is over!
"Alright!"
"Decided!"
"Let's change into a new set of clothes and sneak into Origami University. Maybe we'll even see how those players talk about us behind our backs!"
"That'll definitely be fun!"
...
In the Dreamscape interlude.
Both Boothill and Rappa slightly furrowed their brows.
Unlike the other players.
After watching the PV, they weren't filled with anticipation, excitement, or frenzy.
The two of them.
At this moment, fell into deep thought, vaguely feeling as if they were facing a formidable enemy!
Boothill replayed the preview PV again.
One thing was certain.
In this PV.
The scenes featuring him and Rappa were numerous!
It was almost as if this version was tailor-made just for the two of them!
Could it really be such a coincidence?
Seeing himself in the video, so full of love and enthusiasm!
Something felt even more off!
How could I possibly be this hyped?
Could it be that I've fallen victim to some kind of special mental attack?
At this moment.
Rappa spoke up: "I… at the end of the video, I heard the voice of Master Kucha."
She dragged the video's progress bar to the last segment.
Sure enough.
While Robin was DJing and March 7th was dancing.
In the background.
There was also a voice softly saying: "A name will carry your ideals."
"Engrave your beliefs, reveal your destiny."
"It is your own ninja code."
"So..."
"You have to decide for yourself."
Rappa's expression shifted slightly.
Then.
Her gaze became resolute.
"These are the words Master Kucha once said."
"Her guidance to me will never be forgotten."
"...Master's voice appearing here is no coincidence!"
"My ninja name, Rappa, means unwavering focus and breaking evil to reveal truth."
"This must be Yu Ling's reminder!"
"Perhaps, this scene must contain the malevolent aura created by evil ninjas!!"
Boothill nodded.
Bullet, loaded.
A fierce look appeared on his face.
"It must be related to the monkeys Dr. Primitive is raising!"
"His precious monkeys!"
"Could it be... a memetic virus?"
"I'm heading to Origami University right now, loving every monkey I see!"