-Good morning, Stelle, Nadie! How did you sleep? I'm full of energy!
March and Dan Heng arrive to greet us on the main street of the Administrative District.
-I dreamt of Sampo.
-Sampo? Stelle, your dreams are too strange... Nadie, how are you?
-*Yawn*~ Sleepy.
-Huh?! Why?!
I didn't explain, I broke away from the group to buy a coffee at the nearby store.
-You got Himeko's message, didn't you? It's time to go back. The conductor will scold us again if we delay the departure of the Express.
Dan Heng explains to Stelle. At that moment, I returned while taking a sip of my coffee.
-Yes, yes. Pack your things and your souvenirs, we're going home!
March exclaimed.
Stelle nods her head and then looks at me silently, comes close to my ears and whispers.
-You smell like sex.
-*Cough, cough!*
Shit, I burned my tongue....
-Stelle, I...
-You don't need to explain anything, I just want you to give me my share too.
-That doesn't sound very...
-Hm?
Stelle raises an eyebrow with folded hands.
-All right, let's talk about it later...
-Umu.
Stelle nods her head in satisfaction.
-Guys, what are you talking about?
-Nothing, March. Let's go home.
Stelle grab March's arm and hurries to pull her away from me with a tug. Dan Heng and I follow in the girls' footsteps after watching them leave.
When we reached the nearest Space Anchor, March couldn't help but let out a sad comment....
-The time has finally come.... Ah, goodbyes are always sad...
-Nothing lasts forever. When you set foot on the Express you'll forget the sadness.
-Hey Dan Heng, I'm not that insensitive!
Without further ado, we returned to the Astral Express to leave for our next destination.
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-Welcome back!
Himeko came to welcome us as soon as we arrived.
-Himeko, Mr. Yang! The trailblazer team has successfully completed its first quest!
March commented excitedly.
Although we have already returned to the Express several times, this celebration is more of a formality.
-Although Welt and I didn't have the opportunity to join them on this road trip, the results alone show how hard they have worked. I congratulate you all, and especially you, Stelle. I heard a lot of good things about you on your debut.
-Nadie was amazing, too.
-I know, Welt and I were watching them the whole time. Nadie's participation in the showdown against Nanook was impressive. But it was your charisma Stelle that allowed for total victory without any casualties. Also, unlike Nadie, this is your first adventure.
-So how would you rate the mission?
-If there were a rating system, I would give it the highest score.
Himeko's answer leaves Stelle satisfied, the rest of us smile too.
-Get some rest on the Express, the trip to Jarilo-VI was not easy. Pom-Pom is of the opinion that we should leave as soon as possible to avoid a repeat of the anomalies we experienced earlier. Himeko and I agree.
Welt comments bringing up the main issue. To which Dan Heng to confirm....
-Which means we have to decide our next destination soon.
-Exactly.
That is the Path of the Nameless. Always on the path and always blazing trails.
-For now, Himeko and I have decided to make a stop at the Space Station. We need to recharge supplies.
-But didn't the Space Station come here recently? They participated in the war against Nanook and everything!
March questioned in confusion.
-I understand your confusion. Actually, before the Space Station left, Herta "kindly reminded" us to go "reload supplies" when we needed to.
-I see. In other words, Herta wants Nadie to return to the Space Station so she can give him a more thorough physical examination.
Dan Heng's explanation made March finally understand the big picture of the situation.
-Ah... I get it, Herta is worried about Nadie but doesn't want to openly accept it.
-What a tsundere.
Stelle laughed softly.
Seeing that nobody is against our next destination, Himeko smiles.
-You can go back to your rooms to rest or stay here and make yourselves a coffee, whatever you want.
-Then I go to my room.
With Himeko's approval, Dan Heng immediately leaves.
-Ah... And I thought he would take the opportunity to integrate himself more into the group...
-We have to give him some time, March. I think he values the time he spends with you.
-Do you really believe that, Himeko?
-Of course.
With Belobog's plot solved, I finally earned the reward of taking a break. So without further ado I slipped into March's room to lie down on her bed.
-As I expected, March's bed is still the best!
I stretched out my tired body to finally relax after all the night's exercise.
Pom-Pom was very happy to receive the souvenirs I bought him from Belobog, the happiness he shows in his eyes when he is cheerful is too cute.
-Hey! Why are you sleeping in my bed again?
At some point, March 7 had returned to his room to find me lying on his bed; I immediately wrapped the blanket around me and sank my head into the pillow.
-Come on, don't be stingy March, let me sleep here~ It'll just be this once~.
-*Sigh*.
March just sighed and sits down on the edge of the bed....
-Rest, you've earned it.
She caressed my head with a deep look....
This... I didn't expect this...
-Don't get me wrong! I'm letting you sleep with me because this time it's a special occasion!
"I never said anything about sleeping with you".... I kept those words to myself. Instead, I lifted the blanket with one arm, inviting March in. Take advantage of the bug.
"What are you waiting for?", that's what my eyes said.
March smiled bitterly but, in the end, still crawled into bed with me, sharing the same pillow and blanket at the same time.
My goodness, she smells good and her body heat is simply divine. Still, I turned my back on her so as not to make her too uncomfortable, as I understand that I am being a nuisance and March is playing along for the debt of saving her life.
The tiredness I'm being is real, so after closing my eyes and relaxing for a few seconds, I fell fast asleep....
-N-Nadie, are you asleep already...?
-Zzz~
There was no answer to March's question, Nadie already fell asleep and her soft breathing is the only thing audible now. After confirming this, March gently turned Nadie around so that they could see each other face to face....
-It will be just this once....
What followed, only March 7 knows what happened.
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-Hm~
One of the most satisfying dreams I ever had.
When I woke up, I discovered to have March hugging me from the front with her face very close to me, I can even feel the warmth of her breath on my face.... Seeing her so attached to me tempted me to want more, I gently stretched my arms to return the embrace and pull her closer to me.
-Hm? Why are my lips swollen? My tongue too... and my throat feels very dry..... Hell, even my neck is swollen in several places, are there mosquitoes on the Express?
-...
At that moment, March's face took on an unusual reddish hue. I smiled warmly, planted a soft kiss on her forehead and got out of bed slowly, carefully to make sure I didn't disturb March by accident.
-I hope you enjoyed it~
Releasing those words into the air, I left the room.
---Separation line---
-Kyaaaah! How embarrassing! He realized that I was awake!
March sank her face into the pillow so that her scream wouldn't leak out of the room.
-But... Nadie didn't reject me....
With a feminine and very charming aura, Marzo caressed her lips with her fingers.
-What am I thinking?! Nadie is a married man! How could I do such things to him...?!
Out of nowhere, an chibi angel and a chibi devil of March appeared above her head.
(Don't worry, March 7. Polygamy is practiced on many planets and Nadie does it too! Just accept your feelings and do it!)
(It's like March 7th devil says, rape him!)
-Waaaaaaah! Why is the angel worse than the devil?!
---Separation line---
-Asta!
-Welcome back, Nadie.
When the Astral Express connected to the Space Station platform, Asta and a Herta doll came to greet us.
I immediately jumped off the Express to go hug Asta.
-You were amazing in the fight against Nanook, Nadie, but don't go overboard like that again, okay? You almost gave me a heart attack.
-I'm sorry...
-The important thing is that you're okay. I hope you had a good rest.
-Don't worry, Asta. Everyone took good care of me.
To Asta I have a special affection. If Kafka is like a "mother figure", then Asta is like a big sister to me. Of course, with Asta things never got messy like Kafka.
-As soon as you get to my Space Station and the first thing you do is ignore your wife to hug another woman? Nadie, aren't you ashamed?
-Herta, we spoke a few minutes ago on the Express.
-Hmph! You don't understand a lady's heart.
Herta is very fickle but it's also part of her charm.
-Whatever. You're just in time, Nadie. Tornillum will be here in an hour from the system.
-Tornillum? I haven't seen him for a long time.
-Also, Ruan Mei will arrive in two days.
-Ruan Mei...
Herta's expression showed concern when she saw me with a solemn look...
-Nadie, I know you have your problems with Ruan Mei but please, this will be the first time you two will meet in person, don't cause any trouble.
-I'll try, though I'm not promising anything.
-*Sigh*. I'm sorry Ruan Mei, I did my best....
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Author's note:
As you can see, before we go to the Xianzhou Luofu we will have this little arc back at the Space Station. As you might guess, Tornillum, Ruan Mei and Dr. Ratio will make their appearance; but that's not what's important now.
I have a somewhat peculiar habit and that is to turn every story I write into something tragic and emotional, no matter how it starts, the development always ends up leaning into something deeper but that's what I find so beautiful about creativity.
Before going to Xianzhou Luofu, the MC will have two small arcs that are non-existent in the game, they will be short. I've decided to set the comedy and hormones aside for these two parts as they will be quite serious, instead I will deepen the male friendships.
Honkai Star Rail has a lot of good male characters and it's a waste not to tap into the potential of their stories.
Please look forward to it.
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