Genshin Impact: I'm just a mortal

The words made the atmosphere in the room even more delicate, and both of them fell into silence.

The wind outside blew against the half-open window, making it creak, almost like it was keeping some kind of rhythm.

Kokomi stared at Yu Xie, a soft blush unconsciously appearing on her cute, beautiful face. Her clear eyes trembled slightly, and something akin to a shy affection stirred deep within her gaze.

A long time passed, and the silence remained unbroken. Yu Xie realized that he had to say something.

"Uh, Kokomi..."

Just as he began to speak, Kokomi interrupted him. She turned to look out the window, her face hidden from Yu Xie's view.

"I... was just joking. I heard that joking around occasionally helps to bring friends closer, so I hope you don't mind."

Was it really a joke?

Yu Xie paused.

He looked at Kokomi's back, unable to understand it, unsure of which part of what she said was the truth.

"If you mind... then I'll never make such jokes again..." Seeing that Yu Xie didn't respond immediately, Kokomi seemed a little anxious and turned back to face him, an apologetic expression on her face.

In response, Yu Xie smiled and replied, "It's fine. I just didn't expect you to joke like that, so I was a bit surprised."

Hearing this, Kokomi's expression softened. "I'm glad you don't mind."

"Then... what was the real question you wanted to ask me?"

At this, Kokomi suddenly felt a bit guilty. However, as a strategist skilled in tactics, she hid it well, and Yu Xie didn't notice.

"Actually... there isn't really a question. I just wanted to invite you here as a friend, but I was worried you might not come, so I wrote it that way in the letter. Please don't hold it against me. If I've wasted your time, I'll send you back right away."

As the strategist of Watatsumi Island, Kokomi was skilled in tactics, but she wasn't good at lying to friends. This small lie made her heart race.

Although she didn't show it on her face, her heart was feeling somewhat complicated at this moment.

"I see..." Yu Xie nodded thoughtfully. "It's fine, really. You don't need to worry about it. Just be honest with me. I don't have too much to do anyway. But since I'm already here, I'd like to take another look at the scenery of Watatsumi Island."

"Then how about I act as your guide?" Kokomi suggested.

"It would be great to have the divine priestess of Watatsumi Island as my guide," Yu Xie replied with a smile.

"Then let's go."

With that, the two of them left the study and arrived in front of the Sangonomiya residence.

Occasionally, a priestess would pass by the front yard. Seeing Yu Xie and Kokomi walking side by side, she would greet them with a bow.

One of the priestess stopped in front of them. "Lady Sangonomiya, Mr. Yu Xie, are you two going on a date?"

"A date?" Kokomi paused when she heard those words. It only then occurred to her that, from a certain perspective, it could indeed look like a date with a man and a woman walking together.

At this thought, a hint of shyness flashed in her eyes, but she quickly shook it off and said somewhat seriously to the priestess in front of her:

"Ahem... I'm just acting as a guide, taking Mr. Yu Xie around Watatsumi Island."

"That's right. I'm not familiar with Watatsumi Island. If I want to see the sights, I'll need a guide. Now that the war is over, Kokomi is just the right person to be my guide. It's also a good opportunity for her to get out and take a stroll, isn't it a win-win?" Yu Xie added.

"Oh? Kokomi?" The priestess said with a meaningful smile, glancing between Kokomi and Yu Xie.

"Ahem..." Kokomi cleared her throat twice.

The priestess quickly realized she might have said too much and immediately turned to leave.

"Then I'll be off. I hope you both enjoy your time ahead!"

Once the curious priestess had walked away, Kokomi sighed silently. "Yu Xie, let's go."

"Mm, let's go." Yu Xie nodded.

The scenery of Watatsumi Island remained unchanged.

In the distance, the air was filled with faint, almost invisible, ethereal blue jellyfish, drifting as though floating aimlessly through the water.

But when they got closer, there was nothing in the air anymore.

There were also various waterfalls and streams, showcasing the wonders of nature.

Such scenery could be considered unique even in Inazuma. If Watatsumi Island developed its tourism industry, it could bring in quite a significant income.

Thus, under Kokomi's guidance, Yu Xie and Kokomi visited many places on Watatsumi Island. In the end, however, after wandering around, they ended up back at that familiar place—Kokomi's secret base.

"Kokomi, I remember that place is..." Yu Xie couldn't help but comment.

"Mm, that's my... secret base," Kokomi replied.

"Since we're already here, would you mind if I take another look inside?"

"Of course, I don't mind. But honestly, aren't the surroundings more beautiful than inside?" Kokomi said softly.

"You can't compare them like that, the two are not comparable," Yu Xie said with a smile.

"Well... fine then, follow me this way, it's a bit quicker," Kokomi said, leading the way.

Upon arriving again, Yu Xie looked around, finding everything exactly the same as when he had last visited, but his mindset was different today.

Kokomi's earlier "joke" was really hard not to think about.

Why would Kokomi randomly make such a joke?

Was it really just a joke?

But if it wasn't a joke, since then, Kokomi had never brought up anything related to it again, acting as though she didn't care at all. Could it be that he was just overthinking it?

As Yu Xie pondered these thoughts, Kokomi's mind was also preoccupied with many things.

Why did I say it was a joke? Didn't I really feel that way? Why can't I face my true feelings?

Now, Yu Xie really took it as a joke—what am I supposed to do now?

If I admit my feelings later, won't that be awkward?

In any case, I really regret it now.

Meanwhile, after Yu Xie and Kokomi entered the secret base, the few people observing from a distance also stopped in their tracks.

"They've gone into the cave. Do you think they're going to do something?" Kitsune Saiguu asked.

"It's broad daylight. I don't think so," Chiyo replied.

"That's not necessarily the case. If given the chance, would you really care whether it's day or night?" Yae Miko raised an eyebrow.

"So... what should we do now? Do we just wait here?" Chiyo asked again.

"We can't get any closer. If we do, Yu Xie will definitely notice us," Kitsune Saiguu said. "I trust Yu Xie. He won't do anything with that priestess from Watatsumi Island, at least not today."

At this moment, Shenhe slowly walked over from behind them, having missed the previous conversation.

Shenhe felt conflicted. On one hand, she knew it wasn't good to be following Yu Xie like this. But on the other hand, she was worried that Yu Xie might "lose control"…

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