Sunlight, beach, the sea, tides...
In this world trampled by the Honkai, this small island might be the last pure land in the human realm.
"Li, I've grown up so big, but I've never tried dating a boy. Now that we are about to face the end, why don't we... give it a try~"
"But don't misunderstand... I'm asking you only because I have no other choice. Yes, that's it."
The familiar voice echoed in his ears.
Watching that joyful back not far away, Fu Li followed her small steps, walking very slowly.
On the beach, Eden's fair, bare feet stepped onto the sand, leaving footprints one by one like a child, which were then washed away by the seawater, fading into nothingness.
For some reason, looking at those pristine feet, Fu Li felt a touch of emotion.
Eden's life was just like her footsteps.
She left her own traces step by step on the sands of history, only to be repeatedly washed away by the tides of time and the Honkai.
Until the very end, no footprints remained on the beach, but the beach was still the beach, and history was still history.
When a person dies completely, apart from them—the Fusion Warriors—who else would remember this once-great superstar?
Suddenly, a splash of water was thrown at him. Fu Li subconsciously dodged, and at the same time, Eden's laughter rang in his ear.
"Li, you said you'd accompany me on a date, so why did you zone out again?"
"Sorry." Fu Li smiled awkwardly. "My bad, I got distracted. But where did you get that water gun?"
"Hehe, naturally~ It's thanks to Vill-V, made just for today!"
Eden held the water gun she had pulled from who knows where, smiling proudly: "As punishment—die, my little monster!"
Instantly, a stream of water sprayed from the muzzle.
"Hey, are you serious?"
Seeing that Eden actually had no regard for martial ethics, the defenseless Fu Li was caught off guard and instantly soaked like a drowned rat.
But before he could react, following Eden's laughter, more and more water splashed toward him.
"Hey, Eden, if you're going to sneak attack, at least give me a water gun too!"
"Haha, very sorry, I only prepared one."
Damn! Why didn't I know this woman was so despicable before!
He had wondered why Eden insisted on choosing this beach; it turned out she had prepared early.
In this exchange, Eden had the high ground, while he was down in the dirt.
However...
"Hand it over!"
Fu Li and Eden's speeds weren't slow. The two chased each other, wrestling together like children. Soon, the originally peaceful beach was in a total mess.
The footprints from before were all trampling over each other, unable to be washed smooth by the waves in time.
"Lalala, dummy Li, come and grab it!"
Although she provoked him verbally, Eden knew her speed wasn't as fast as Fu Li's. At times like this, she had to use some unsavory means.
Eden didn't run; instead, she held the gun tightly in her embrace, looking like she would protect the weapon with her body even if she died.
This way, if Fu Li wanted to snatch the gun, he would naturally touch some places he shouldn't.
And that blockhead would absolutely not dare!
Eden was confident in her heart, but she didn't realize that just as Fu Li rushed towards her, having nowhere to put his hands, he actually slipped.
Losing his balance, he pounced directly towards Eden, tackling her to the ground.
For a moment, wine-red long hair scattered on the sand. Eden's breathing stagnated, and the water gun fell onto the beach.
Fu Li supported himself with both hands, looking at that familiar face beneath him, and was also stunned for a moment.
Being so close, they could both feel each other's breathing.
It was that real, and that light and soft.
Just a little bit more, and they could kiss.
"Q-Quickly get up... how long do you intend to lie there..."
A voice as quiet as a mosquito came from beneath him. Fu Li's face flushed red, and he hurriedly climbed up from Eden's body.
After this accident, both of them were exceptionally quiet.
After walking back to the temporary camp, Eden hugged her knees, sitting on a chair, while Fu Li silently grilled skewers.
Unknown if it was because of shyness or something else, the two very tacitly didn't mention the accident just now.
Eden looked at Fu Li's back, her toes drawing uneasily in the sand.
Speaking of which, it was a bit shy, but just for a moment earlier, she suddenly felt that it wouldn't be bad if he had just kissed her like that.
But the opportunity had passed, and she, a girl, couldn't possibly take the initiative to ask for it again!
That would be too unreserved!
Eden hugged her legs with both hands, burying her blushing face between them.
She was, after all, a famous figure; how could she have such thoughts?
It's all Fu Li's fault! He's a MANTIS! How could he still slip?!
Wait...
If that slip wasn't an accident...
Wondering what she thought of, Eden's face turned even redder.
Just as she was letting her imagination run wild, Fu Li walked over carrying a plate of grilled meat.
It could be seen that he had deliberately grilled many of the mushrooms Eden liked.
Although her heart was still pounding unconvincingly, on the surface, Eden still put on an indifferent expression.
Just as if she didn't care at all about the accident just now.
Right then, Fu Li shifted the topic somewhat stiffly.
"Eden, the weather today is pretty good..."
"Heh, indeed pretty good..."
If there weren't so many crows flying by.
Eden rolled her eyes, feeling speechless at his method of changing the subject.
This isn't some old-fashioned melodrama from the 80s. Everyone is an adult. Since they didn't kiss, what's there to be shy about?
Oh? She was shy? Then it's fine.
Eden continued to eat the skewers in small bites, looking like she didn't want to pay attention to him.
"Just now, I really didn't stand firm." Fu Li chose to admit his mistake.
"Really?"
"Really!"
"Really really?"
"Really really!"
"Then I forgive you."
Since there was a way out, Eden quickly took the step down.
To be honest, that scene just now... she was also somewhat flustered by it.
However, after having the steps down, their conversation slowly increased.
From talking about the current scenery, to talking about past glories, and gossip about their teammates.
For example, Kevin leading people to slurp noodles, Kalpas being played like a fiddle by Aponia, the Cat stealing gems from them again, and so on...
But, they very tacitly didn't talk about the future, or the terrifying existence on the moon.
Or perhaps, the people of this era no longer had a future.
Time passed bit by bit. The sun in the sky slowly set, and the silver moon rose again.
First meeting, Nocturne, grasslands, Elysia...
In this life of theirs, they had too many regrets related to the moon.
So much so that every time the silver moon was high in the sky, they couldn't help but associate it with these things.
Fu Li and Eden lay shoulder to shoulder on the beach, neither speaking anymore.
Shoulders leaning together, feeling each other's warmth, the impatience and uneasiness in their hearts slowly calmed down.
Lightly closing his eyes, Fu Li felt the slightly cool night breeze, enjoying the final leisure time.
He knew, Eden beside him suddenly spoke.
"Li, don't you think the moonlight tonight is beautiful?"
"Is it?" Fu Li opened his eyes, looking at the moon missing a piece. "This... is it beautiful?"
It's not even a full moon...
"Humph..."
Suddenly, Eden huffed in dissatisfaction, leaving Fu Li confused.
Did he do something wrong again?