Star Tracing [Short Story]

[Complete]

(The cover is a commissioned illustration from a reader. Hehe! I'm so happy! I love it, I love it! It's super cute!!!)

[Star Calendar, 1047, Capital Star]

"Real Life," a full-dive simulation game jointly developed by the East Cross constellation of the Interstellar Alliance and the Tree of Life Corporation on Capital Star.

Chi Ying was an utterly ordinary player among countless others.

There, he met a handsome, gentle NPC. Then one day, after getting tired of the game, he left with a casual, "We'll always be friends," and went on his way. A few days later, he ran into the NPC in the central garden, where the other had come looking for him.

Jiang Chengyu: Good friends?

Chi Ying: Gomenasai, big brother! Watashi wasn't doing it on purpose!

Jiang Chengyu (1) X Chi Ying (0)

Sorry, I'm bad at writing blurbs, and it doesn't quite match the story qwq

I might revise the blurb.

And here's a content warning!!!

1. Due to the premise, there's a time gap between the two meeting! When they first meet, Chi is 19 and Jiang is 21. When they meet again at the end, Chi is 23 and Jiang is 33! There's an age gap!

2. For every 100 years, the average human lifespan is 200 years.

3. The story alternates between first-person and third-person narration!!!

4. The narrative is a little confusing! Starting from Chapter 3, it's all flashbacks! Chapter 9 returns to the present-day timeline, so please pay attention to the time markers, everyone. Thanks qwq

5. This is a short story, a very short one. Sorry, that's just the limit of my ability.

6. Both of them are slow to realize their feelings and take their sweet time, so please bear with them. Thank you! If there's anything you don't understand, feel free to ask. I'll reply if I see it.

7. I might rush through things later and make the pacing too fast. I'm sorry. Some parts that are too brief due to pacing and length will be filled in through bonus chapters.

8. Based on the premise, Jiang Chengyu (1) will make far more sacrifices, and endure far more pressure, pain, and hardship than Chi Ying (0). Sorry. If that bothers you, please feel free to leave. Thank you, and sorry for wasting your time. (T ^ T)

9. There is so much angst! They're so slow to get together! There are so many inner monologues! Please take note if that's not for you. (T ^ T)

10. This is my first attempt at writing this kind of story. I'm really sorry. I'll do my best qwq

Enjoy reading!

Theme: Sorry, this silly author doesn't know how to write a theme. Sorry.