Genshin Impact ship pairings

04

Xiao has been somewhat agitated lately; the Traveler hasn't visited him for some time. Has something happened to him? But he hasn't called his name. Xiao knows that Sora is still in Liyue, but he doesn't know where Sora is, so he can only subtly search for Sora's whereabouts in Liyue.

Xiao knew he was somewhat fond of the golden traveler. Perhaps it was bird instinct, but when that golden traveler, shimmering in the sunlight, first stood at the Wangshu Inn, Xiao noticed him. After spending some time together, Xiao realized it. Indeed, this traveler was not only dazzling on the outside, but his heart also shone with a beautiful luster like amber.

That seemingly instinctive attraction transformed into a deep, overwhelming joy. Like a shallow stream that, after gathering from multiple sources, unknowingly became a breathtakingly long river. Those moments spent together shone brightly, like stars converging into a galaxy in Xiao's once-dim heart.

When did you start liking it?

Was it when he stood nervously in front of her, holding the snow-white, glistening food, asking if it tasted good? Actually, it was too sweet that time, but Xiao knew it was Sora's first time making almond tofu. Xiao ate it all earnestly.

Was it the way he talked animatedly as he recounted the little troubles caused by Paimon's gluttony? Xiao loved the way he spoke—lively, vivid. With him by her side, she would never be lonely. In his presence, even a thousand years of solitude seemed like a fleeting dream.

When he was in physical pain and his mind was clouded, was the first thing he saw when he opened his eyes his worried face? At that moment, Xiao wanted to touch his face and tell him: Don't worry, I'm alright, thank you for being by my side. But he was afraid that his karma would harm him, so the first thing he did after regaining consciousness was to distance himself from him.

……

Xiao thought to himself at the end: There are too many, I can't even count them all.

As luck would have it, when they found Kong, he was clearing the Hilichurl barrier by the roadside when a large group of Hilichurls suddenly rushed out, catching Kong off guard. When Paimon cried out in panic, Xiao's appearance brought them a pleasant surprise. Seeing the Sage appear, Kong's heart suddenly calmed down. Looking at the enemies before him, Kong focused all his attention on the battle. The blue figure moved across the battlefield, giving Kong a sense of security. With Xiao's help, the battle quickly ended.

Sora looked at Xiao, his still somewhat confused thoughts leaving him unsure of what to say. Xiao also looked at Sora, wanting to ask why Sora hadn't been coming to see him lately, but the words caught in his throat. Finally, in the silence, it was Paimon, who was staring blankly at the two of them, who spoke up. A rumble came from Paimon's stomach, "Hehe, um... I'm hungry." The two looked at Paimon in unison, who gave an awkward chuckle.

"How about going to Wangshu Inn? We can clean ourselves up and get some food for Paimon."

As Kong spoke, his eyes also fell on Xiao. Xiao noticed Kong's gaze and nodded in agreement. Unlike usual, when he would quickly depart using magic, Xiao accompanied Kong slowly to the Wangshu Inn. However, because the two walked quickly, they arrived at their destination by evening. Along the way, Kong, as usual, told Xiao about the interesting things that had happened during their travels, but Xiao instinctively sensed that something was different.

05

Back at Wangshu Inn, after showering and having dinner, it was already getting late. The setting sun cast its last rays, and the moon rose.

After taking good care of Paimon, Kong sat by the window with Xiao, just like before. The moonlight, like a tide, shone on the ground with a melancholic beauty, tinged with a touch of coolness. After a moment of silence, the two of them spoke at the same time in the quiet atmosphere.

"you……"

"I think……"

They exchanged a glance and couldn't help but laugh. Finally, Sora spoke first: "I just wanted to ask you, Xiao..."

Do you have someone you like?

Kong gritted his teeth and finally asked out his thoughts. After thinking clearly about his feelings, he felt that he could no longer suppress his love. He just wanted to tell the person in front of him all his joy.

"If you don't have someone you like, could you consider me...?"

He kept his head down, seemingly a little embarrassed. Even in the moonlight, the bright red of his ears was clearly visible. Of course, with his head bowed, he couldn't see Xiao's shocked expression and barely suppressed joy.

"I like you so much, can I pursue you? I have many friends, but they are all just ordinary friends, there are absolutely no other problems. I'm also fairly good-looking, I have some savings, and a big pot. I will definitely treat you well..."

"I've been thinking about you constantly for the past few days. You're all I can think about. I think about you when I wake up in the morning, I think about you when I go to sleep at night, and I even dream about you. Could you like me a little bit more? I like you so much..."

Sora's face grew redder and redder as she spoke, until towards the end, her feverish little head was so hot she couldn't even remember what she was saying. If you were to imagine it, she would probably look like a kettle of boiling water, with steam practically rising from her head.

Xiao chuckled at Kong's words; so that's why he hadn't come to see her the past few days. But then, thinking of his own situation, he suppressed his laughter. With a sigh, Xiao tried hard to control himself and reject the person before him. But no matter what, he couldn't bring himself to say anything cold; after a long pause, he only managed to utter a few words.

"My karmic burdens are bad for ordinary people."

Because of Xiao's silence, Sora's heart gradually grew cold. But upon hearing these words, Sora suddenly raised his head, his eyes resolute, his tone firm, "I am not a mortal, I am not afraid!"

The two gazed into each other's golden eyes, which shimmered in the moonlight, their bond unbreakable.

"I'm not afraid of any of that. I like you. I just want to know if you'll feel the same way about me."

Xiao looked at Sora's earnest expression, the blush still lingering on her face. Xiao touched it; it was burning hot. That fervent heart, that scalding love, had finally burned away the stubborn thorns and barren weeds within her. She could no longer suppress her emotions.

"I like you, I like you."

Finally, he said it. "I will protect you. I will never let you get hurt." Xiao thought, her eyes filled with love.

The two gradually drew closer, embraced tightly, and kissed.