Genshin Impact: A Mage's Guide to Romance

The mage Lifula’s soul was scattered across Teyvat, so she had no choice but to embark on a rough-and-tumble journey to collect it.

After countless cycles of falling in love, Lifula finally collected every last fragment of her soul.

Just as she was about to send all her ex-boyfriends packing and return to her own country, a window suddenly popped up in front of her.

“Leave a positive review for a cash refund… Leave a negative review to go back?”

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“Hmm, you’re asking about Lifula? There’s not much to say. We were like siblings for a few years a long time ago, but later she became my wife. What does she do wrong? Let me think… Would being too clingy when she falls asleep count? Sorry, I rarely think about things like that.” An interview with Diluc of Dawn Winery.

“Good morning. You’re asking about the trouble Lifula causes? She’s been by my side since before I succeeded as head of the Kamisato Clan. If I had to name a flaw, perhaps her picky eating… (hears someone badmouthing his wife) Ayato sneers: ‘Hah… Sometimes asking too many questions isn’t a good thing.’” From Kamisato Ayato, head of the Kamisato Clan and the Yashiro Commission.

“As a gift in exchange for something (precious footage of Lifula as a child), you may ask me anything. My opinion of her? I’m sorry, but I have no interest in judging people in front of outsiders. If all you want is an update on how she’s doing, I’ve recently been advising her to stop asking the tedious question of how I work out at the Akademiya. She can experience it firsthand instead. With the time she spends on that, she’d be better off correcting her sleeping posture.” From Alhaitham of the Haravatat Darshan at the Akademiya.

“Miss Lifula? Please forgive me for speaking about her behind her back, but she is the most beautiful human girl I’ve ever met. Her heart is just as kind and sincere. She often tells me about her homeland, which doesn’t seem to be Fontaine… I hope she’ll take me there to see it for myself someday. You’re asking if she causes me trouble? I’m terribly sorry, but when we spend time together, I’m actually the one who does the talking. She often gives me much-needed emotional support.” From Kaveh of the Kshahrewar Darshan at the Akademiya.

“Yo, partner! Are you looking for Lifula too? I’ve been searching for her for days. If you hear anything, let me know right away. No, no, she hasn’t caused me any trouble. It’s just… I got home from a mission the night before last, and I think I kissed her a little too hard. Her lips were all swollen and red. Anyway, if you hear anything, tell me immediately. I thought she missed me too.” From Tartaglia, the youngest Harbinger of the Fatui in Snezhnaya.

“Hmm… (in thought) I’m sorry, I have another hearing to attend shortly. You’re asking about Miss Lifula? If I’m not mistaken, I’m the biggest trouble in her life at the moment. (pauses, uncertain) Her imagination is boundless, and the so-called magic she uses fascinates me. However, I’m not sure what to do about her request that I ‘scold’ her. She thinks I’m too serious and rigid, so I suppose Miss Lifula will have to put up with me for a few more days.” From Neuvillette, Chief Justice of Fontaine.

“Hmm? You want to ask me about Lifula? Hahaha… You’ve finally made it to the prison, and that’s all you want to ask? All right, there’s no need to say much about me. Our parents arranged our engagement while they were alive. I never took it seriously, but then she came after me to prison… All in all, thanks to her, life’s been pleasant lately, except that she’s really too frail to handle much.” From Wriothesley, warden of the Fortress of Meropide.

“…Trouble? No, she’s… wonderful. You say this is a time when I must answer every question? Fine… She’s obedient and calls my name when danger approaches, but she doesn’t like it when I get hurt… I’ll do my best. (After a flurry of questions, he suddenly falls silent.) Sorry, I lost track of what you were saying. She’s calling me. I have to go.” From Xiao, the young adeptus who protects Liyue.

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Reader’s guide:

1. A Genshin Impact fanfic with mountains of original worldbuilding. There will be out-of-character moments, so please don’t read if that bothers you.

2. Written purely for personal enjoyment. I’m indulging my own tastes, first and foremost.

3. Ready?

The journey across Teyvat begins now

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○ Young master of Dawn Winery x adopted younger sister brought home from an arena

○ Head of the Yashiro Commission x the assassin hired to protect the Kamisato Clan’s heir

○ Frail scholar x troublesome childhood friend from next door

○ Gifted architect x a noble daughter from Fontaine with princess syndrome

○ Chief Justice of Fontaine x a homeless wandering girl

○ Snezhnaya’s greatest toy salesman x a female thief who specializes in swindling people (not really)

○ Warden of the Fortress of Meropide x the childhood sweetheart his family arranged for him back home

○ Young adeptus who protects Liyue x the miserly female owner of Wangshu Inn

○ Antisocial little boy who loves diving x the Fatui Harbinger forced into the family’s extrovert role

Theme: Cherish life and hold it in awe