[Little Gui's Livestream]
"Kids, did you miss me?"
Guinaifen's big face appeared on the screen!
Her eyes sparkling!
The excitement in her eyes was clearly visible.
"That's right!"
"It's time for our Honkai: Star Rail main storyline livestream!"
"Little Gui will bring you the latest and most exciting storyline!"
"This time in Trailblaze Continuance, we'll return to Penacony..."
"I wonder what kind of thrilling experiences await us?"
"What kind of brewing conspiracies and explosive content are about to be revealed!"
"Hehe..."
"Just thinking about it makes me shiver with excitement!"
In the livestream.
Countless players had already been waiting for a long time.
The barrage army arrived!
...
"Little Gui, you're one of us!"
"You scared me, I thought The Voracity was after me!"
"Yay! New storyline!"
"I graduated this year and applied to Origami University. Appearing in Star Rail means even Yu Ling approves of it!"
"You know, Honkai: Star Rail's storylines have always been critical. Maybe this time it's going to expose all the dark secrets of Origami University!"
"I'm just here for the fun!"
"I, a Galaxy Ranger, am watching under my real name!"
"The Galaxy Rangers are renowned throughout the galaxy as a warm-hearted organization. Take Boothill, for example. He's willing to be the only person in this cold galaxy who still says 'I love you' to Aventurine."
...
"In~candlelight~"
"As~time~unwinds~"
Arriving at the train carriage.
The onboard music "Had I Not Seen the Sun" begins to play.
A new text message pops up.
[Astral Express Family]
[Himeko: I have some news I'd like to share with everyone]
[Stelle: I've been a bit busy lately]
[March 7th: True, I see her running around everywhere]
[March 7th: …She's not planning to switch jobs, is she?]
[Himeko: Let's gather when everyone's free. Welt and I will be waiting for you in the Parlor Car]
The story unfolds through the Astral Express Crew's text messages.
This was an expected development.
Little Gui immediately heads to the Parlor Car.
The entire Astral Express Crew gathers.
Himeko begins, "Since everyone's here, let's get to the main point."
"Just now, the Astral Express received an invitation from the Planet of Festivities…"
Before she could finish.
March 7th interrupts, "Wait! Why does this feel so familiar?!"
[Are we still in a dream…]
"Please, don't repeat the same plot again!"
Guinaifen nods in agreement!
Previously, there were speculations online that the ending where Sunday was defeated was also a fake ending.
They even brought up various pieces of evidence.
It sounded so convincing!
It even caused panic among some players!
Now, this option is also Yu Ling poking fun at this meme.
Old Yang chuckles and explains, "Don't worry, this time the train has received a regular invitation from Origami University in Penacony."
"The university plans to host an academic symposium on Trailblaze during the Sun's Hour and has invited the Astral Express as guest speakers."
"An academic symposium… Are we supposed to sit in a big lecture hall and talk for several system hours over hundreds of slides?" March 7th asks, on the verge of tears.
Himeko, seemingly anticipating March 7th's reaction, says, "Don't worry, we'll handle such tedious activities. Welt and I will attend the symposium, and the three of you…"
"If you're interested, you can join the university as auditors."
Old Yang adds, "It's the start of the semester, and Origami University is preparing for the Dream Festival, a gift for new students and an annual celebration for current ones."
"You're all young, so why not enroll with the freshmen, stroll around the campus, and experience student life?"
...
"Every time they say it's a regular invitation, something always happens!"
"If nothing happens, what's there to watch? (doge)"
"Dan Heng: Am I a kid too?"
"Honestly, I really want to audit this symposium."
"Sister Himeko already saw that things weren't simple. In reality, attending the symposium is just slacking off."
"Shocking, I've actually reached the age to go to school!"
"Studying in real life and still studying in the game [cry]"
"Origami University's future description: Three legendary Nameless once studied here."
...
Guinaifen feels a faint sense of anticipation.
Because she's never been to school before!
She had private tutors when she was young.
Now,
Finally, I can fulfill my wish and experience the atmosphere of a university in Honkai: Star Rail!
Just as March 7th said—
"...It's so amazing! A lively and youthful beauty living her life on campus—this kind of scenario is practically tailor-made for me!"
[A comfortable sofa, lying on it makes you feel drowsy. I hope this journey doesn't send you into a strange dream...]
[Prepare to depart / Chat with everyone a bit more]
Guinaifen didn't hesitate at all and directly clicked the option to depart!
I was just wondering how I would be enrolled.
On the screen.
A line of text appeared.
[On the way to Penacony, you unsurprisingly dozed off...]
Seeing this line.
Guinaifen felt a chill run down her spine!
Every time during a warp, something bad happens because of sleeping!
The last time a similar situation occurred.
It seemed like she directly dreamed of meeting Acheron!
She still remembers the first thing Acheron said at that time—
"Another one..."
If this scene repeats...
Then it's going to be a big deal!
What appeared next wasn't Acheron or any other Mysterious Stranger.
But a series of onomatopoeic sounds imitating a school bell.
"Jiao, jiao, jiao, jiao—"
"Jiao, jiao, jiao, jiao—"
The sound was a bit comical.
Like a child's prank.
Then.
Stelle asked in confusion, "What the heck is that noise?"
[The strange sound lingered in your ears, but sleepiness overpowered the noise, and your eyelids remained unmoved...]
This scene.
Left Guinaifen and many players utterly baffled.
Fortunately.
Next.
The scene shifted.
It was now the lobby of The Reverie Hotel.
"We're here. Stelle, why do you always fall asleep during warps? You're impossible to wake up," March 7th complained.
[So that ghostly noise was you?]
"What ghostly noise! I was very gentle when I called you, okay?"
"Alright, March 7th, let's go check in," Dan Heng advised.
The check-in process was all too familiar.
Ellie greeted them respectfully, "Welcome to The Reverie Hotel, esteemed shareholders."
"Ah—I almost forgot, we're now shareholders of Penacony!" March 7th said with a hint of pride.
"Upon hearing that the shareholders have returned to Penacony, the hotel has prepared six Platinum Guest Rooms in advance, ready for your stay at any time."
"Six rooms?"
"Yes, aside from the three of you here, Miss Himeko, Mr. Welt, and Mr. Pom-Pom, who checked in three days ago."
...
"?"
"Pom-Pom can't leave the train, can he?"
"Pom-Pom? Seems like I'm still not awake."
"There's no one on the train!"
"Boothill: That's right, it's me!"
"In version 2.2, Boothill introduced himself as Pom-Pom here."
"Well, I'll be damned, it's him!"