I Reincarnated as Mei in Honkai Impact 3

"Um... Kiana, please let go of me first." Mei used her hands to pry Kiana's hands off her cheeks, not wanting her to see her tears.

Mei was talking when she suddenly got sad and couldn't hold it in; it was about to burst out!

Kiana gazed lovingly at Mei's face, her red eyes looking as if she were about to cry.

Kiana reached out her hand and placed it on Mei's head, gently stroking it, pressing down the ahoge (cowlick) on her head.

"Kiana, you..." Mei was about to ask when she accidentally blinked and squeezed out tears, which streamed down her face.

Mei thought to herself, speechless: "I feel so embarrassed..."

But as Kiana stroked Mei's face and wiped away her tears, she suddenly spoke gently, "Mei... you can actually rely on me more often."

"No, I just..." Mei wanted to explain, but before she could finish, Kiana continued:

"Hehe, I know Mei, you like to take the blame yourself. Several times during missions, even when it was clearly my fault, you gently comforted me and told the teacher that it was because you hadn't given proper instructions."

“Every time I see you collapse on the training field, exhausted, but grit your teeth and get back up, it breaks my heart!”

"Besides, Aunt Himeko, Bronya, and me, Mei makes all three of our meals every day."

"And you've done so much for us. You took care of Aunt Himeko when she got drunk, you cleaned my room spotlessly, and you even coaxed Bronya to bed when she stayed up late playing games."

"Before... when I was searching everywhere for my bastard dad, I slept on the streets and often wandered around hungry. It was really lonely."

"But! Until I met you, Mei, and everyone at St. Freya Academy, no one had ever been this kind to me before, except for my dad."

"I'm so lucky to have met you, Mei. I don't care about your past, as long as you're my Mei, that's enough!"

"If you really feel stressed, you can cry. I'll lend you my shoulder," Kiana said to Mei with a smile.

"Haha, Kiana, I'm not as weak as you think, but... thank you so much, I understand." Mei said sincerely.

Kiana hit Mei right where it hurt, and it was another devastating blow.

I never expected Kiana to say something so comforting. Maybe that's why I like her so much. She always smiles and brightens up others, leading them out of the boundless darkness.

But Kiana, what are you trying to do?

As Mei watched Kiana get closer and closer, she instinctively tried to struggle, but Kiana suddenly grabbed her hands, preventing her from standing up due to her position.

"Qi... um..." Mei's eyes widened as she felt the touch on her lips, and her body went limp as if she had been electrocuted.

After a long time, it became crystal clear, like a lotus root separated by silk threads.

Kiana quickly left Mei and sat in her seat, her face flushed as she looked out the window.

"Cough...cough..." Mei coughed lightly.

"I was... by Kiana... and she was so forceful..." Mei looked at Kiana in disbelief. She had thought of countless ways to force herself on Kiana, but in the end, she was the one who was submissive?

The two remained silent until the Ferris wheel ride ended, dusk had passed, and night had arrived.

Kiana and Mei walked to the place where they had just entered the city, found the parked motorcycle, and Mei handed Kiana a safety helmet and put it on before riding the will-o'-the-wisp back to St. Freya Academy.

The road was exceptionally quiet at night. Kiana pressed her face tightly against Mei's back, holding her tightly with both hands.

Although the evening breeze was cold, it was just right to make Mei incredibly alert, dispelling the heat from her body.

"Phew~ We'll be there soon. We've been playing all day and I haven't made dinner for them yet, but Himeko and Bronya should be able to, right?" Mei thought to herself.

Mei rode the will-o'-the-wisp all the way to the dormitory entrance. After parking, Kiana jumped off the bike and hurriedly ran into the dormitory.

Mei ignored Kiana, took out her black sword, opened its storage space, put the will-o'-the-wisp and safety helmet inside, and then slowly walked into the dormitory.

"Strange, why is it so dark? Is nobody here? Seriously, Kiana came back and didn't even turn on the light. What if she bumps into her?" Mei thought to herself, her right hand expertly reaching for the light switch on the wall.

A crisp "snap" was heard.

The entire room instantly became bright, revealing its original appearance.

Colorful balloons floated in the air, and vibrant ribbons wrapped around the corners, creating a perfect atmosphere for a birthday party. The harmonious colors were pleasing to the eye, bringing joy and surprise to those celebrating.

The interior was decorated like a fairytale, with various colors reflecting off the walls to create a strong birthday atmosphere. Ribbons, wreaths, and flickering candlelight adorned the dining table, as if painting a vibrant picture for this day.

“This…” Mei was shocked, but also completely bewildered.

"Kiana, Bronya, Himeko-sensei, Theresa-senpai, Fu Hua-sensei." Mei looked at them and didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Happy birthday, Mei!" Kiana said, holding up a ceremonial cannon.

"Happy birthday, Mei-neechan," Bronya said, holding a ceremonial cannon.

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

Two cannon salutes were fired, and colorful ribbons exploded and slowly fell, creating a magical and beautiful scene.

"Happy birthday, Mei!" Himeko-sensei said with a smile.

"Hehe, happy birthday Mei!" Theresa waved two glow sticks incessantly.

"Happy birthday, Mei!" Fu Hua sincerely wished her a happy birthday.

"You...I..." Mei stood there, stunned and at a loss. Was today her birthday?

"Haha, come on, Mei!" Kiana reached out and grabbed Mei, pulling her over and making her sit on the table.

Before Mei could react, Himeko burst out of the kitchen and placed a giant cake in front of her. Bronya put a birthday crown on Mei's head, Theresa ran to turn off the lights, and Fu Hua quickly lit all the candles on the birthday cake.

"I'll sing it!" Kiana said enthusiastically.

"Mei! Happy birthday to you~ Happy birthday to you~" The beautiful, melodious, and heartwarming birthday song was sung by Kiana.

The rest of the people joined in the singing.

Wishing you happiness and good health!

"Wishing you a bright future—"

"Happy birthday to you~Happy birthday to you~"

………………

The melody echoed in Mei's ears and penetrated her heart.

Looking at them, Mei found tears welling up in her eyes. This warmth was irreplaceable.

This world is filled with despair due to its collapse, but even in this darkest of nights, there is always beauty, shining like a flame. This is the unique charm of Honkai Impact 3rd – fighting for the beauty of the world.

In the past, the reason I loved anime so much was because the childish language and actions were full of care between people and the inner desire to be valued.

In a daze, Mei seemed to understand what kind of dream she should have.

"Mei, make a wish!" Kiana looked at her expectantly.

The crowd surrounded Mei, hoping she would make a wish.

Seeing everyone's expectant eyes, Mei was deeply moved. She clasped her hands tightly, faced the light in the flames, and sincerely made her wish.

"Okay, I hope..."

Mei started to speak but then stopped abruptly. After a few moments, she took several deep breaths before finally blowing out all the candles. She had to admit, the candles were of really good quality…

"Mei, what did you wish for?" Kiana asked curiously.

"It's a secret~ It won't work if I tell you~" Mei said.

"Huh?" Kiana looked puzzled.

"Haha, Mei is right. It's said in Shenzhou that Kiana's wishes will not come true if she speaks them out loud," Fu Hua explained jokingly.

Mei looked at the table full of food and thought to herself, "This must have taken a long time..."

The table was laden with a sumptuous feast, making one's mouth water. Each dish was meticulously prepared, vibrant in color, and rich in flavor, a truly delightful experience.

The party began—

"Come on, Mei, try my cooking." Himeko took out a piece of pastry and fed it to Mei herself.

"It's very well done, Himeko-nee. You must have put a lot of effort into making it taste so good, right?" Mei asked, somewhat surprised, because it really did taste delicious.

"Haha, that's true, but as long as you think it's delicious, Mei, that's all that matters." Himeko said generously, picked up the wine next to her, and gulped down a big mouthful, almost shouting "Awesome!"

Mei felt a little thirsty, so she picked up a drink from the side and took a big gulp. She was instantly numb, but she forced herself to swallow it.

"Huh? Mei, you like bitter melon juice too?" Theresa asked, holding a bottle of bitter melon juice and drinking it, looking at Mei as if she had found a kindred spirit.

"No, Dean, I took the wrong one." Mei answered, enduring the bitter taste in her mouth, then quickly picked up the orange juice, poured herself a glass, and gulped down several mouthfuls.

Theresa: "……………………"

"You guys must have been preparing for this for a long time, right?" Mei asked the group while eating dessert.

“Hehe, of course, but Kiana deserves the most credit,” Theresa said, taking a bite of bitter melon.

“That’s right, Mei. Kiana has been busy these past few days, secretly buying a lot of decorations to give you a surprise,” Himeko said.

“Yes, Mei-neechan, Kiana will lead you outside for today’s arrangements, while Bronya and Class Leader Fu Hua work on the party setup,” Bronya said.

"You've really worked hard, Kiana," Mei said to Kiana. It has to be said, Kiana is quite the silly girl~

"Hehe, as long as Mei is happy. Mei, I want to eat that, can you feed me?" Kiana said, pointing to a dessert and looking at Mei expectantly.

Mei smiled slightly, said nothing more, and simply held the pastry in her hand, gently offering it to Kiana's lips.

"Mmm~ It's delicious! It feels completely different from eating by myself!" Kiana exclaimed excitedly.

"Ouch!" Kiana cried out in pain, turning to Bronya and demanding an explanation:

"Bronya, why did you hit me?"

"You idiot Kiana, can't you be serious for once? Mei-neechan, we still want to eat." Bronya said in a serious tone.

“Okay, fine…” Just as Kiana was about to pick up her bowl to eat, a voice entered her ears.

"Mei-neechan, Bronya can't easily carry that, why don't you feed Bronya?" Bronya said, linking her arm with Mei's.

Kiana: …………

Mei: 6

………………

After the party ended, everyone cleaned up and went to bed.

Mei lay on the bed, rubbing her face against the Houmu plushie next to her, hugging it tightly, gazing at the moonlight outside the window, and sleep gradually crept in...

"If it's my birthday today, it should be my 18th birthday, which means I'm an adult now."

"Hmm~ I've been living as Mei for a longer time now than I was living as Hu Ritian before," Mei thought as she turned over.

"It's a real shame I didn't finish watching the entire Honkai Impact 3rd storyline before, and I don't know what the storyline is like after the Sinner's Elegy. But thankfully I watched all the music videos." Mei lay on the bed, constantly reminiscing.

As Mei pondered these thoughts, she drifted off to sleep without realizing it.

As Mei drifted into a sweet dream, in a dark prison—

Yu Chuan Qiu Ku slumped on the cold cement floor, his handsome hair now disheveled, his hands and feet tightly handcuffed, looking utterly dejected.

Footsteps sounded outside the prison, clearly indicating that someone had arrived.

"Yuchuan Qiuku, someone's here to see you!" the prison guard called out, then took out his key and opened the cell.

Yu Chuan Qiu Ku sat on the ground without raising his head until the prison door clicked open.

Yu Chuan Qiu stood up, his eyes bloodshot, and swung his fist at the man!

"Ah!" Yu Chuan Qiu Ku was kicked against the wall and let out a violent scream.

"I'm going to kill you, Meichuan Qiuku!" Yuchuan Qiuku roared angrily, but he was unable to get up and was powerless to do so.

"Hahaha, you think you can kill me?" Mei Chuan Qiu Ku kicked You Chuan Qiu Ku in the stomach.

"You little brat, try to be a hero? Go ahead and say it!" Mei Chuan Qiu Ku mocked like a madman, stomping hard on You Chuan Qiu Ku's face again and again.

Yuchuan Qiuku was truly desperate at this moment. He had originally thought that if he went to the police station and told the police what had happened, they would definitely bring Yuchuan Qiuku to justice.

But... but to Yuchuan Qiuku's utter surprise! The police chief has a connection with Yuchuan Qiuku!

They've turned their backs on right and wrong, and instead they've locked themselves in this cold prison cell to torture themselves!

Meichuan Qiuku punched and kicked Yuchuan Qiuku, and finally, after he finished, he grabbed Yuchuan Qiuku's hair and said viciously:

"Heh, what good are you, kid? You're just trash, can't fight at all! Even if you could fight, what good would it do you?"

"In this world, it's all about power and connections. If you don't have any of those, what makes you think you can compete with me?"

"besides…………"

Meichuan Qiuku kept talking, while Yuchuan Qiuku's face was covered in blood, and his consciousness was blurred, so it was impossible to hear what he was saying.

Suddenly, footsteps echoed from the cell again. Mei Chuan Qiu Ku turned around to look, but before he could see clearly, he was kicked in the face, and several teeth flew out instantly.

"Who dares to steal..." Before Mei Chuan Qiu Ku could finish speaking, he was punched in the chin again, and the sound of bones cracking echoed in his mind.

"The Executor has given orders! Kill him!" the man in black said, turning around.

A group of men in black surrounded Mei Chuan Qiu Ku and subjected him to a brutal and inhumane beating.

"Ah! Stop hitting me..."

"I have someone backing me... Ah!"

"Don't hit me! I was wrong..."

Mei Chuan Qiu Ku didn't even have a chance to beg for mercy, and even felt as if his Kun Kun had been kicked to pieces.

Meanwhile, Youchuan Qiuku had already been taken to the hospital for emergency treatment by those men in black. After being discharged in good health, he received a large sum of money. In the near future, what he found most outrageous was that a prestigious university sent him an invitation to study there.

Mei Chuan Qiu Ku was on the verge of death from the encirclement and attack of the men in black, and only then did the men in black stop their attack.

"Let me go... I... I have a lot of money... Who sent... you?" Mei Chuan Qiu Ku's face was contorted with rage, his body covered in blood, and he pointed tremblingly at the men in black.

The leader in black ignored him and pulled out a pistol, pointing it at his forehead.

Upon seeing this, Mei Chuan Qiu Ku was filled with despair and fell into a deep sleep before he could even utter the word "no."

"boom!"

"boom!"

"boom!"

After a few shots, Mei Chuan Qiu Ku was dead beyond any doubt.

The men in black left the cell, and the police chief watched them leave, his legs trembling.

"My lord, Mei Chuan Qiu Ku is dead," the leader of the men in black reported.

"Okay, I understand." Then he hung up the phone.

"Heh, anyone who dares to touch my daughter must pay with their life!" Thunder Dragon Horse said coldly.

Then, Raiden Ryoma seemed to remember something, his expression softening again, and he took out a photo of Mei from when she was a child, reminiscing.

"But speaking of which, today is April 13th, which seems to be Mei's coming-of-age birthday," Raiden Ryoma pondered.

Raiden Ryoma gazed at the photo with deep emotion, tears welling in his eyes. He choked back sobs as he murmured to himself, "I'm so sorry, Mei. I can't even be there for your coming-of-age birthday."

"However, here, I sincerely wish you well, my daughter Mei."

"Happy 18th birthday! Your father, Raiden Ryoma..."