Genshin Impact: I'm just a mortal

The girl turned her head and looked over at the sound.

At that moment, a thunderclap echoed through the night sky, signaling that rain was coming.

The girl looked at Yu Xie but did not speak immediately.

Raindrops began to fall.

Yu Xie looked up at the sky. "It's starting to rain. Are you lost? Where are you headed? Maybe I can point you in the right direction."

"...I just arrived in Liyue today, and I'm looking for an inn," the girl replied.

"As for inns..." Yu Xie thought for a moment and pointed to one side of the street. "There's one over there, but the rain seems to be picking up. We should probably take shelter first."

"Mm." The girl smiled at Yu Xie.

The two of them moved to stand under the eaves of a nearby building.

The rain gradually grew heavier, and it was hard to tell how long it would last.

The girl stood beside Yu Xie, staring at the rain curtain in the night, seemingly lost in thought.

This place wasn't far from Yu Xie's home, and even if the rain continued, he could quickly run back. At most, he'd take a shower and change clothes. But for some reason, he felt a bit uneasy leaving the girl alone here.

It wasn't out of simple concern, but there was a feeling he couldn't quite describe.

"I think the rain is beautiful. Every time I watch the rain like this, I feel a sense of calm, as if I can forget all the troubles in my heart," the girl suddenly said. "Do you like watching the rain?"

"Not particularly, but I don't dislike it," Yu Xie replied, glancing at the girl beside him. He suddenly felt that she looked a bit familiar. "Sorry, have we met somewhere before?"

The girl paused for a moment, and after what seemed like a long time, she gave a relieved yet helpless smile.

"Perhaps we have, yes."

"I just feel like you look familiar," Yu Xie said. "My name is Yu Xie, may I ask your name?"

The girl hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "Kitsune Saiguu."

This time, Yu Xie was stunned.

He suddenly realized why the girl in front of him seemed familiar. The name "Kitsune Saiguu" was not unfamiliar to him.

Kitsune Saiguu was the previous head priestess of the Narukami Shrine in Inazuma, a friend of Raiden Makoto and Raiden Ei. Although she was rarely mentioned in the original storyline, Yu Xie had a distinct impression of her.

But... wasn't Kitsune Saiguu supposed to have...

Yu Xie looked at the girl standing beside him.

Silver hair, a beautiful face, red and white clothing resembling a miko outfit.

Everything matched the description of Kitsune Saiguu perfectly. If she had a pair of white fox ears on her head, there would be no doubt.

"What's wrong? You..." Kitsune Saiguu felt nervous in her heart. She had spent a lot of time to finally find information about Yu Xie and learned that he had lost his previous memories.

She didn't know the exact reason for this, but one thing was certain: Yu Xie had returned.

At this moment, Yu Xie's reaction stirred a flicker of hope in Kitsune Saiguu's heart. Could it be that he still remembered the past? Even if it was just a single event...

Though Kitsune Saiguu knew it was unlikely, she couldn't stop herself from hoping.

"Oh, it's nothing," Yu Xie replied with a slightly awkward smile. "I've heard a bit about the Narukami Shrine in Inazuma, so I was just surprised when I heard your name."

"I see..." Kitsune Saiguu couldn't hide her slight disappointment.

"I didn't expect to meet the former head priestess of Narukami Shrine here. Are you in Liyue for official business or personal matters?"

"I'm no longer the head priestess, so I have no authority to handle official matters. Naturally, it's for personal reasons," Kitsune Saiguu said, steadying her emotions.

Yu Xie not remembering the past was something she had already come to terms with. There was no point in feeling sad; she had to focus on the future, didn't she?

"That makes sense. If it were for official matters, the Seven Star would probably have arranged accommodations for you," Yu Xie speculated. "It seems like the rain isn't going to stop anytime soon. Are you planning to wait here the whole time?"

Kitsune Saiguu wanted to say that if it meant waiting under this roof with him, she could wait all day.

But considering this was their "first meeting," saying something like that now would be far too strange.

"Do you have an umbrella? Or perhaps another plan?"

"My home isn't far from here. I can go back and fetch an umbrella for you. Would you mind waiting here for me?"

"That would be too much trouble for you…"

"It's no trouble at all! Helping others is a virtue, right? Just think of it as my good deed for the day," Yu Xie joked, then quickly stepped into the rain.

As he walked, a sense of strangeness lingered in Yu Xie's mind. It was undoubtedly a good thing that Kitsune Saiguu was alive and well, but questions lingered.

What exactly had happened? If Kitsune Saiguu was fine, what about Raiden Makoto, Mikoshi Chiyo, and Sasayuri?

There were no answers to these questions now. Quickening his pace through the rain, Yu Xie soon arrived back at his residence.

Taking out his key, he unlocked the door and was about to step inside when a melodious voice spoke up behind him.

"So, this is where you live now."

Yu Xie turned around and saw Kitsune Saiguu standing under the eaves outside his door. She had followed him, and he hadn't noticed at all.

It was likely because she bore no ill will, so his "senses" hadn't been triggered.

"You came too? The rain's been pouring, and if you followed me, then your clothes must be…" Yu Xie trailed off mid-sentence, as there was no need to continue.

Kitsune Saiguu looked down at herself. Her clothes were thoroughly soaked, clinging tightly to her skin, and the white parts of her outfit had become semi-transparent.

"Well…" Kitsune Saiguu hesitated, giving a slightly awkward smile. "I was feeling a bit impatient. Plus, by coming with you, you won't have to make a second trip."

The real reason, of course, was that she wanted to see where Yu Xie lived now. Naturally, she wasn't going to admit that.

"...Come inside," Yu Xie said after a brief pause, stepping into the house first. "I'll bring over a stove and start a fire so you can dry your clothes."

"There's no need for that," Kitsune Saiguu replied with a smile as she entered the room, then closed her eyes.

A special energy gathered within her body, and soon, her soaked clothes dried visibly before Yu Xie's eyes.

"As expected of the former Head Priestess of Inazuma's Grand Narukami Shrine," Yu Xie remarked in admiration.

Hearing his praise, Kitsune Saiguu gave a soft smile. She kept countless emotions buried in her heart, not letting any of them surface.

This meeting had been meticulously planned by her.

There was so much she wanted to say to Yu Xie, but she knew now wasn't the right time.

"By the way, Miss Kitsune Saiguu, I have a question to ask. It might be a bit presumptuous, so I hope you won't mind," Yu Xie suddenly said.

"Ask away; no need to worry about that," Kitsune Saiguu replied with a smile.

"...Since you're of the fox race, under normal circumstances, you should have a pair of white fox ears on your head, right? Are you using some secret technique to hide them?"

The question caused Kitsune Saiguu's heart to skip for a moment. Then she looked at Yu Xie, a faintly mischievous smile appearing on her lips.

"Do you want to see my ears?"

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