Makoto felt a mix of emotions watching Little Ayaka's face light up with happiness when she mentioned her mother, because Little Ayaka's background story clearly states that Ayaka's Mother passed away when she was very young.
After that, Ayaka's carefree laughter was never heard again.
Because there was no mother to manage things, the burden of the Kamisato Family fell upon Ayaka and Ayato, the siblings.
One's life is often spent in confusion, with only a few moments of growth.
With her mother's passing and her brother overwhelmed with work, the mischievous Little Ayaka matured overnight into the elegant and pure Shirasagi Himegimi.
To outsiders, she spoke gracefully and carried herself with dignity, but no one knew that she had no intention of being like this.
If she could, Ayaka would rather be a carefree, ordinary girl.
Life forced her to wear a mask and do things she didn't like.
Her mother's passing took away the peace of the Kamisato Family and Little Ayaka's happy childhood.
In the game's voice lines, Kamisato Ayaka has a line: 'Can I lean on your shoulder for a moment? Just for a moment.'
This indicates that she hasn't been happy all these years, and a lot of sadness and pressure have accumulated in her heart.
However, considering her family's reputation, she never showed it, silently processing negative emotions alone.
Thinking of this, Makoto also felt that Little Ayaka was quite pitiful.
She also took on the heavy responsibilities of her family from a young age.
The difference from Ningguang is that Ningguang worked hard to solve her basic needs and take care of her mother.
Kamisato Ayaka, on the other hand, maintained the entire Shirasagi Himegimi and Kamisato Family, and her every word and action were closely watched.
It must have been a painful journey for Little Ayaka to transform into the Shirasagi Himegimi, right?
Makoto wanted to change all this, to let Ayaka also have a happy childhood and grow up carefree.
Pulling his thoughts back, Makoto looked at Kamisato Ayaka and then softly said, "Then, it seems Ayaka's Mother must also be a wonderful parent."
"So, Little Sparrow, don't run away from home so easily anymore,"
"Your mother must be very worried about you running away from home... If you have time, spend more time with her."
There were many things Makoto couldn't say directly, so he could only express them indirectly.
Fortunately, although Little Ayaka was mischievous, she was also sensible.
She nodded vigorously and then said in a childish voice, "Makoto Gege, I know!"
"After I go back this time, I will apologize to my mother properly and stay by her side!"
The Little Sparrow didn't understand Makoto's hidden meaning.
She only knew that running away from home and being far from her hometown made her miss her family greatly.
Of course, the so-called missing family only meant missing her mother, with no intention of including her brother.
Because her brother, Kamisato Ayato, always liked to tease Little Ayaka.
In the Little One's opinion, there was no place for her brother in this family anymore!
Hmph (.-`ω´-)
After that, Makoto also taught the other children the rules of chess from Inazuma.
Ningguang stared at the chessboard, then looked up, blinking her big eyes, and seriously said to Makoto, "Makoto Gege, Liyue doesn't seem to have any board games yet."
"Ningguang wants to create a board game called 'liyue millennium'."
"Ningguang hasn't thought of the specific gameplay yet, but I already have a clear idea."
"That is to design every street and every scene of Liyue into the board. What do you think?"
Makoto was a little surprised to hear this.
In the game's background story, Ningguang did design a board game called 'liyue millennium', but that was a game she created for entertainment after she had become a wealthy woman.
He didn't expect Ningguang to already have the initial idea for 'liyue millennium' now.
To some extent, this could be considered a butterfly effect?
Kamisato Ayaka's arrival caused 'liyue millennium' to appear twenty years earlier.
Makoto patted Ningguang's little head and said with a smile, "That's good, but the rules of 'liyue millennium' should be designed to be simpler."
"If it's too complicated, many people won't play it."
In the game's plot, the rules of the 'liyue millennium' game designed by Ningguang were too complex, and since the rules were set by Ningguang herself, they often changed.
This also led to very few people knowing how to play this board game.
Since this game is called 'liyue millennium', Makoto still hoped the game rules could be simpler.
Hearing Makoto's suggestion, Ningguang nodded gently: "Okay, then I will adjust the game difficulty as Makoto Gege said, so that everyone can understand and play this game ~"
Next, Ningguang researched the rules of 'liyue millennium'.
Ayaka and Beidou were playing chess.
And indeed, Beidou found chess quite interesting.
She thought Inazuma must also be a good nation.
If she had the chance, she wanted to visit Inazuma.
But would Inazuma be a bit too far?
She heard that it would take a very long boat ride to get there, and they would encounter waves and storms on the way.
Beidou thought, maybe she should build a ship herself in the future and take Makoto Gege and everyone to Inazuma?
Qiqi held Little Sparrow in his arms, sitting by and watching the two play chess.
Makoto leaned over and asked Qiqi if he could understand the game.
Qiqi tilted his head and said with a blank expression, "Eh... What is chess...? Can it be eaten...?"
As for Shenhe, he went with Ganyu to the room to learn meditation.
For immortals, meditation is an essential course.
Only through meditation can one calm their mind and perceive the world in ways not normally felt.
When Ganyu told Shenhe this, Shenhe felt an unprecedented tranquility in his heart.
He subconsciously clutched the jade comb in his hand.
Perhaps it was because of Makoto Gege?
As long as he thought of Makoto, no matter how troubled his heart was, it would immediately become peaceful.
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