Ayaka's Date! The First Encounter Between Firefly and Xia Wen!

It's really hard to say.

"Hey, boss, you are awesome."

"Our MiHoYo has now become a class of its own, completely different from others." March 7th said with a smile.

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"There are more exciting things to come, let's keep up the good work and cheer for it together." Xia Wen replied with a smile.

"Great!" March 7th jumped up lively.

Then, she gathered with other girls to continue discussing related matters.

Xia Wen glanced at the room and suddenly shook his head. "I have to find more things to fill this amusement room. Honkai: Star Rail so popular, but after the hard work, there is no place for fun."

It's called an amusement room. In fact, there are not many items or things to play with.

People just chat and play cards.

"But the new building should be almost finished."

Just as Xia Wen was thinking this, a gentle voice suddenly rang out.

"Boss... That..." Although Ayaka was a little shy, she still raised her head. She looked at Xia Wen nervously.

She dressed up carefully for a date with Xia Wen today.

Because of Kafka and Xia Wen's commercial that night, Ayaka was afraid that she was not dressed maturely enough.

So she wore a lady's hat, matching it with a pink and green dress. She wore a pair of exquisite low-heels on her feet and also carried a small bag in her hand.

In Ayaka's opinion, she should dress more maturely.

But in fact, in the eyes of Xia Wen, Ayaka's dress was elegant and pure, perfectly combining with the image of a young lady.

"Very good, very energetic! Full of youth!" Xia Wen gave a thumbs up.

"Eh? Is that so?" Ayaka lowered her head in frustration.

Sure enough, she still couldn't dress up to look mature.

But then, Ayaka cheered up and regained her energy.

The clothes were not important, what was important was this date with the boss!

"Boss, I found a restaurant today, not far from the company." After being reminded by Ayaka, Xia Wen just remembered that he had almost forgotten his promise with Ayaka.

Anyway, there was nothing to do today, and Xia Wen nodded with a smile.

Under Ayaka's happy eyes, the two left the company together and went to the restaurant reserved by Ayaka.

It is indeed not far away, and it only takes more than ten minutes to walk there.

"It is very high-end." Xia Wen looked at the name called "Food Haven".

Ayaka shrugged her nose with a little pride, and said gently: "After all, we have to thank the boss, so naturally we will choose the best and most convenient one."

Under the leadership of Ayaka, Xia Wen walked into the reserved table.

The dishes and drinks were all ordered by Ayaka a long time ago.

Now we just have to wait for the dishes to be served.

During the waiting period, Ayaka took out an exquisitely decorated box from her small bag, and then shyly shifted her gaze.

"By the way, boss, this is a gift I made myself. Please accept it." Looking at the nervous Ayaka, Xia Wen smiled and took the box.

When he opened it, he found a row of things that looked like chocolates.

"What is this?" Xia Wen narrowed his eyes suspiciously.

He was originally quite happy, but then he saw this black substance inside.

Although it exuded a chocolate smell, he didn't dare to draw a conclusion for a moment.

Ayaka's neck turned red all of a sudden.

She whispered "Yes, it's chocolate. I have been learning by myself for a week to make a variety of chocolates. This is the best piece I have ever made!"

She did not dare to say it. The ones she made before were thrown away for one reason or the other, either the shape is not good or the taste was not perfect but this one was perfect, at least according to her.

Seeing Xia Wen's reaction, Ayaka felt anxious.

Seeing Ayaka's anxious look, Xia Wen shook his head, took a piece, and slowly put it into his mouth.

Then, his eyes suddenly widened. Although it looked almost black, it tasted very smooth and sweet!

"It tastes very good! Very sweet! Almost no bitterness at all." Xia Wen said, taking another piece of the cake and putting it into his mouth.

"Good... Because I wanted to convey a sweet feeling of love, I put a lot of sugar! If the boss likes it, I am happy." Ayaka finally breathed a sigh of relief, and her nervous little hands gradually loosened.

Seeing Xia Wen eating her chocolate, Ayaka was a little shy and thought in her heart "The boss probably doesn't understand what the girl means by giving him chocolates. And today is not Valentine's Day."

Although the date is not right, in Ayaka's eyes, this chocolate is similar a gift given on Valentine's Day.

This bold intention made Ayaka feel a little excited.

At the same time, it also made Ayaka more bold.

"A successful first date is the first step. Next, as long as I get closer to the boss, my thoughts and gratitude will definitely be conveyed." Ayaka smiled gently.

Then, the atmosphere became more casual and harmonious.

As the food was served, the hungry Xia Wen was not polite.

Ayaka was afraid that Xia Wen would not be happy with the food, so she specially selected many dishes.

At this moment, she was happily watching Xia Wen eat.

"Be more casual, it's strange to not eat and stare at others at the dinner table. Everyone would think that we have a bad relationship."

After eating two bites, Xia Wen saw Ayaka's expression, shook his head with amusement, and picked up his chopsticks to pick up a few dishes for Ayaka.

"Understand, I understand." Ayaka looked at the food on her plate, thinking about what Xia Wen said, and lowered her head sweetly, eating in small bites.

This way, she could show the intimacy between the two of them.

As they ate, Ayaka also relaxed a little.

"Boss, the response to the first episode of Xianzhou was beyond our expectations." Ayaka asked in a low voice, and secretly added some more food to Xia Wen's plate.

"Yes, after all, the Honkai: Star Rail worldview is very grand, And there is not need to rush"

"If need be, I am already thinking of an outline for a new series."

Xia Wen misunderstood Ayaka's meaning and thought she was worried about her next arrangements.

So he smiled and explained "The stories there are also very interesting, and in my imagination you will occupy a very important space"

"Cherry blossoms, beautiful scenery, and dancing"

"With Ayaka's elegance and nobility, she will definitely perform well."

Ayaka stopped in surprise.

She just wanted to take the opportunity to pick up more food for Xia Wen. This action would make Ayaka feel that they had a close relationship.

Unexpectedly, she learned such important information.

And that she will also have an important part.

"I, I will do my best." Ayaka said happily with eyes full of expectation.

Finally, she did not forget to ask for her good friend Furina "Ms. Furina, will she also have a role?"

"She is another important character just like you."

"But there is a serious shortage of manpower. There is also a problem with the venue. At least we have to wait until the new headquarters is established before we can start."

"But as for the script, I can show it to you in advance when I have time."

Xia Wen said with a smile.

He was also considering when to tell this matter. Now is the right time.

Ayaka felt so happy at the moment. She not only secretly expressed her feelings to the boss, but also learned about the emergence of a new project.

She can also go on stage. Today is a double happiness for her.

Not long after, the two of them walked out together after enjoying the delicious food.

Xia Wen was just planning to go to the new headquarters to take a look, and said goodbye to Ayaka at the door. 

The happy Ayaka showed the liveliness of a girl.

With her hands behind her back, she jumped away lightly, and from time to time, she would look back to see if Xia Wen was looking at her.

Every time she looked back, she found that the boss's eyes were on her, which made her smile happily.

"Oh, it seems that this news is very exciting for Ayaka." Such a beautiful girl's gesture made Xia Wen feel better.

At this moment, a girl's voice suddenly came from the side.

"Hello, may I ask, is Mihoyo Company located nearby?"

Turning around, a girl in plain clothes and wearing a mask was looking at him.

That look made Xia Wen feel a little strange.

It is difficult to see such a frail-looking girl with such a determined look in a person's eyes at the same time.

After a moment of daze, Xia Wen said "Turn left in front, then turn right, then go straight, turn left at the crossroads, and then go east."

Firefly listened very carefully at first. As she continued listening, her head started to feel like circles. 'Ah, I won't remember it.'

Although Firefly was a little embarrassed, she still asked "Excuse me, could you please walk with show me the way till the building?"

Xia Wen looked around and saw that there was no one around, he said, "No problem. I have nothing to do now."

He was quite curious about what this masked girl wanted to do with his company.

Firefly was very happy to get the help and followed Xia Wen obediently.

On the way as they walked, Xia Wen asked, "Why are you looking for MiHoYo Company?"

"Oh, I just watched the episode of Honkai: Star Rail, I really like the world view and story in it. So I thought about going to take a look." Firefly answered honestly.

Then, she said excitedly "I have already sent my resume to the company. It would be great if I can join Mihoyo and become a part of the story."

"However, it was still uncertain whether I could pass, so I thought that even if I couldn't get into Mihoyo, I would come here to take a look in person." At the end, Firefly was a little worried.

"You really are here to apply for a job." Xia Wen thought with amusement in his heart. He wondered unconsciously what the other party would do if he told the girl in front of him that he was the boss of Mihoyo.

However, he still held back and asked jokingly "You like Honkai: Star Rail very much, and I happen to like it too. What do you think of the recent contents of Honkai: Star Rail?"

When talking about Honkai: Star Rail, Firefly's eyes lit up.

"I think it's wonderful. The space station, the Doomsday Beast, and Belobog, through the screen, it seems as if this world really exists"

"Especially the recent Xianzhou, wonderful scenery, wonderful narrative"

"Sometimes I think, how great it would be if I could become a character in Honkai: Star Rail."

After saying so much in one breath, Firefly suddenly reacted and lowered her head and said "Sorry, I don't usually have anyone to talk to me, so I accidentally said too much."

The nervous Firefly made Xia Wen even more curious.

This girl looked like a very weak and nervous girl, but for some reason, she always had the courage to express and tell about her ideas without any hesitation.

He wanted to know what she looked like behind her mask.

"It's okay, you can talk as much as you like, I love to hear it." Xia Wen also smiled gently.

Encouraged, Firefly nodded heavily and started talking non-stop. "The first episode of the Xianzhou episode that aired yesterday was really great."

"I was also completely fooled by the director's approach!"

"This is my first time to experience this! I feel very happy and satisfied inside."

"I just saw the director's information on the Internet and realized that he is so young."

"If you want to join Mihoyo, you must meet the director. I wonder if you can pass the test of Director."

"To be able to make Honkai: Star Rail, the Director must be a very strict and oppressive director…"

Firefly said, her eyes full of worry and expectation.

For her, every contact with different people is a new experience.

And because of the gentleness of Xia Wen beside her, she was able to speak her mind freely. It has been a long time since Firefly had the experience of having someone listen to her words.

After a short pause, Xia Wen came back to his senses. "Ahem, what else do you think of Director? That's all?"

When I think of myself in the girl's mind, this is the image I have.

Xia Wen also feels very fresh.

"Well… Yes, for a director who can create a film called Honkai: Star Rail, he is young, talented, and more importantly, healthy."

"He is a like a star, and I am just a moth. Whether I can see him or not is still uncertain."

Firefly thought of her disease and fell silent again.

"Um? Healthy?" The special point in Firefly's words made Xia Wen feel a little uneasy.

Firefly stopped and looked at Xia Wen with some sadness in her eyes.

Not far away was the Mihoyo building.

Standing far away, looking at Mihoyo's logo, the thing that had appeared in her dreams.

Firefly said sadly "I… suffer from cellular atrophy."

"This disease is almost incurable. When I was a child, I was transferred from an orphanage to a welfare institution that specializes in caring for patients with this disease. I looked forward to recovering every day. However, there is no hope, even if there are welfare homes supported by super multinational groups with multi-billionaires behind them working hard to find the solution for this disease."

"I… am the last surviving patient with entropy in my welfare home." Firefly said, standing quietly in the same place, staring at Mihoyo's building in a trance.

Xia Wen standing aside was silent.

"So, I want to do what I want to do in the last moments of my life. Experience emotions that I have never experienced before, want to enter the Honkai: Star Rail Universe and leave a mark of myself in it."

"If I can join Honkai: Star Rail, at least after I die, everyone will still remember me because of Honkai: Star Rail."

Firefly said, her mood gradually became high and full of hope.

'But it is also possible that I can't even enter the door of Mihoyo.' was left unsaid.

"Come with me." At this moment, Xia Wen suddenly said in a low voice.

"Huh?" Firefly looked at Xia Wen in confusion.

At this moment, Xia Wen's heart was numbed by the unexpected knife.

He stabbed others every day, and finally today he got his retribution and was stabbed.

The girl on the roadside stabbed him. Xia Wen had made up his mind that no matter what the girl looked like, he would have a place for her in Honkai: Star Rail.

But before that…

"Taxi!"

Because it was too late to drive, Xia Wen stopped a taxi and pulled Firefly into the car while she was in a panic.

"Go to Midshire Plaza, the newly constructed building opposite it."

The two got in the car with Xia Wen holding Firefly's arm.

"Eh? Where are we going?" Firefly asked in a panic.

"It's a surprise. Driver, I'll pay you one hundred dollars more! Speed up!" After Xia Wen replied to Firefly, he spoke to the taxi driver.

Hearing about the extra money, the driver turned into a Formula 1 champion driver.

At an unimaginable speed, he rushed to the new headquarters of Mihoyo.

The vast interior, the beautiful garden, the towering theatre, the huge opera house, and mainly the conspicuous train in the center.

Seeing all of this, made Firefly, who was originally still worried, gradually widen her eyes.

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Author's little corner:

All praise Firefly, can't wait to see her again in the game!!!