The clouds churned, swirling and coalescing.
In no time at all.
The Sky Screen had fully formed!
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[Hel-lo there~]
[Good morning, good afternoon, good evening—and a verrry good night to all our esteemed viewers!]
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That familiar, milky-sweet voice rang out.
Still bursting with energy as ever.
The sound arrived before the image.
It made many people instinctively break into a genuine smile—that touch of familiarity always brought joy.
It felt like a pact between them, one that transcended time and space.
A greeting, yet also a secret signal.
But then, in the very next moment!
One could see that this time, the Sky Screen wasn't showing a pre-recorded video, but a live stream! There was no interview room in sight, and everything looked much clearer.
They were outside, everywhere was adorned with lanterns and decorations, radiant with colorful lights.
Yet it didn't feel particularly ancient or traditional.
Even the classical elegance was infused with a cyber-tech flavor.
It looked like a fusion of futuristic sci-fi and ancient technology.
You could sense a bit of the style from the present day.
But at the same time, there were distinct differences.
And the crowd—people everywhere!
A roaring, tumultuous sea of humanity.
It felt like a temple fair or festival.
Surrounded by stalls, shops, the cries of vendors, laughter, discussions—an endless cacophony.
In the sky, fireworks bloomed every now and then.
Some were officially arranged, forming unique smoke displays!
There were also airships and vessels scattering dazzling lights from above, like heavenly maidens strewing blossoms.
Every screen around was broadcasting content related to the celebration.
Some were even announcing the program lineup.
Reporting the current situation.
It seemed the warm-up had already started before the official ceremony.
"Wow! It's so lively!"
In the real world, many viewers tilted their heads back, exclaiming in awe.
"Even though it's the time right after the Honkai ended here, and we've been celebrating nonstop, it still feels like their side is way more fun!"
Yes.
The crowd was huge, but it wasn't cramped.
Everyone seemed genuinely happy, radiating joy from the heart.
Even if someone accidentally bumped into you, you'd think, 'Why fuss on such a festive day? Let's just enjoy ourselves.' It felt like everyone was in a good mood, seeing eye to eye.
The view zoomed in.
As if the lens had been adjusted.
A girl appeared before everyone.
That's her!
That hair color, those eyes.
It's Miss Yuzu!
Many felt their eyes light up. After all, it was their first time seeing Miss Yuzu not in chibi form.
Not as a VTuber avatar, but her real self. She truly was a beauty, delicate and striking.
Just… a bit small?
"So tiny!"
"So those photos she showed us before were edited, huh?"
"LOL, she's this smol?"
"But what can I say?!"
"A legal loli—I love her even more!"
"So adorable, such a soft little one."
"See, I told you—with that milky voice, she probably isn't very big."
Her doll-like face was naturally lovely.
But her figure was like a bean sprout—slender and unassuming, compact yet exquisitely delicate.
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[I'm your favorite content creator, Miss Yuzu!]
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The little bean sprout spoke.
Beaming brightly, not quite like a husky, but more like a smiling golden retriever.
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[As you can see,]
[Yuzu is currently in the biggest food street of the Stellar Alliance's capital.]
[The ceremony hasn't started yet, but it's soon! Once I've had my fill, I'll take you all to the main venue. Don't worry, I won't let you down!]
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Miss Yuzu started walking.
As she went, she introduced the local delicacies.
Since many in the real world knew that the so-called Stellar Alliance was likely the future united organization of their entire planet, it made people wonder: if that were true… where would the alliance's capital be?
Looking across the whole world, which place was the most likely candidate?
This sparked curiosity in many.
Unfortunately, the future was just too different from the present.
Even after just a decade or so, a city could be completely transformed several times over.
Just glancing at it now, you couldn't tell much.
Luckily!
Miss Yuzu kept talking as she walked.
And she answered that very question.
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[I bet many of our dear viewers don't know this, huh?]
[This capital city, in historical records, was the place where our great young mistress lived the longest—Sapphire City!]
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"Oh my god, so it's there!"
"Well, that actually makes sense…"
After all, the great young mistress was there.
Now, organizations like Fire Moth, along with various nations and groups, had all set up diplomatic offices there.
So it wasn't impossible for it to become the economic, political, and cultural center.
However!
Even so.
Many still grumbled.
"If Sapphire City can do it, then our city definitely can too!"
"Must be our country dropping the ball. They should've invited the great young mistress! Who knows, maybe she would've come?"
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[Everyone, do you know what this is?]
[Hehe… this is a super famous snack in the Stellar Alliance—tanghulu. It's a bit similar to the Xianzhou's 'Berrypheasant Skewers,' but the ingredients and taste are still different!]
[This is a classic delicacy from ancient Shenzhou. Even back in the old calendar era, it had a long, rich history and deep cultural roots.]
[Speaking of Shenzhou…]
[Nearly all the major cuisines in the Stellar Alliance today have been influenced by them.]
[In fact, most dishes directly inherited their eight great culinary traditions before evolving into what they are now.]
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Miss Yuzu spoke proudly.
On screen, she explained tirelessly.
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[If any of you want to taste the most authentic, traditional cuisine, you can visit the home planet of the Stellar Alliance. This cradle planet, called Earth, is also the world that nurtured many of the Aeons.]
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Watching Miss Yuzu's proud, beaming little face during the livestream, many viewers from Shenzhou felt their blood stir with excitement.
That sense of honor, pride, and happiness—really, words can't do it justice!
It was just amazing!
Especially being praised and shown off by the content creator on the Sky Screen in front of the whole world—they just couldn't control the corners of their mouths.
They were curling up wildly.
"More of this, please!"
"We love hearing it!"
You could see!
All along the way, Miss Yuzu would stop at every other food stall, wait her turn, pay, and enjoy the treats.
She was all alone.
But each time, she ate with such bliss and joy.
The way her cheeks puffed out, carefree and adorable, was truly appetite-watching.
Seeing her eat so heartily made you want to try it yourself.
Many passersby noticed she was streaming, and some even recognized her.
They greeted her.
Shops she visited would attract curious onlookers.
The atmosphere was just fantastic!
"Dammit, watching this is making me hungry."
"Is anyone still delivering takeout right now?"
"Deliver nothing, I'm watching the Sky Screen!"
"Wasn't talking to you—you're right next to me. Even if I ordered, it wouldn't be you delivering!"
"LOL!"
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