"Alright, hmm~ Ying, you really look cute in this outfit~ It's just that the skirt feels a bit short. Even with these long socks, you should be a little careful when you walk, okay?"
Lumine observed Ying's attire meticulously, finding it more and more charming.
"Mhm, got it," Ying replied and then walked to the mirror to admire her ensemble.
(Hmm... Although it's embarrassing to wear... this combination of a sailor-style jumpsuit + knee-high socks + pigtails is truly a perfect match... I feel like I'm falling for myself...)
"Hehe, for the next few days, I won't have to worry about lacking scenery to look at~"
(You are something else...)
"Then let's hurry and go pick up some quests. Ying, you look so cute today, be careful not to get snatched away by someone~"
"No way!"
"Hahaha, then let's go~"
Some time later...
Ying: "Ugh... this skirt is really too short... I'm getting more and more embarrassed..."
"Host, please calm down. We've already left Mondstadt City, and we're already near Starsnatch Cliff. No one will be staring at the Host anymore~"
"I can't calm down at all! This morning in Mondstadt City, I kept having the feeling that parts of me that shouldn't be seen were vaguely visible... It was truly terrifying ≥﹏≤"
"It shouldn't be so short that it's visible, right? Wait... it actually seems like a little bit can be seen..."
"Huh?!"
"Hahaha~ Just kidding, Host. As long as you don't do things like kicking, stomping, or running with big strides... similar actions won't expose anything~"
"Please don't joke with me about things like that! Also, there are too many things I can't do..."
"So, Host, you need to strive to maintain a ladylike demeanor~"
"A forced melon is truly not sweet (t^t)"
"...I like you"
"Huh? I think I heard someone confessing over there... My strong curiosity is compelling me to go over and watch the commotion..."
"Curiosity kills the cat, Host..."
Ying eventually sneaked over and began to observe from behind a patch of grass...
"Please don't do this..."
"Ah~ The moment I first met you, I fell deeply in love with you."
"We've only just met..."
"Although you don't feel my intense love for you now, I believe it's only a matter of time~ Come with me, I'll take you to see our future home."
"No, hey?! Please let me go!"
"Come on, don't be shy~"
(Mmm... it doesn't look like they're mutually in love...)
"There's no need to add 'looks like', Host..."
(Ahem... Alright, no more talking. I should probably step in and save the situation now.)
"Come with me quickly..."
"Hey! They've already rejected you, why are you still forcing them like this?!"
"Who's this nosy person disturbing my confession? What are you, a dog... a goddamn... an angel?!"
"Hmm? What's a dog angel? Are you insulting me?" Ying was a little confused by his sudden words, scratching her little head as she asked doubtfully.
"Ahem... Ah~ Hello, beautiful lady~"
"Huh? Lady? You look older than me?"
"Please forgive my rude behavior earlier. I'd like to treat you to lunch as an apology."
"Apologize to me? You should apologize to the girl you scared first, shouldn't you?"
"Allow me to introduce myself, I am Christmaslovitz, a great wanderer."
"Are you even listening to me... In short, please leave quickly and stop harassing her."
"Oh~ I didn't expect you to want to be alone with me so badly, my angel~"
"Who wants to be alone with you? Hey?! Why are you grabbing my hand?!" Ying pointed at him with her little finger, but as soon as she finished speaking, he grabbed her wrist.
"Don't rush, my angel, I'll take you home now~"
"Ha?! Are you a pervert?! Let go, or I'll counterattack!" Ying vigorously shook her arm, trying to pull her hand free, but unfortunately, the guy held on very tightly, like a persistent stain, no matter how much she shook, she couldn't get away.
"Oh~ My angel... *pfft*?!"
Seeing that the other party was still muttering to himself, Ying directly used her other hand, the one not being held, and unleashed a Gale Blade towards his stomach, sending him flying far away. Of course, the Elemental Power within wasn't strong enough to cause fatal damage.
"Sigh... why do I always encounter such weirdos..."
"Perhaps this is just Host's fate~"
(I refuse this fate!)
"Um... are you alright?" the girl asked worriedly, seeing Ying standing still.
"Huh? I'm fine, I'm fine~ Someone like that can't hurt me. By the way, why was he bothering you earlier?"
"I don't know. I was just walking along when that person suddenly appeared and grabbed my hand, preventing me from leaving. I'd never seen him before..."
"Mmmhmm... From his attitude towards me just now, it seems he's just a flirtatious pervert... So, where are you going? Do you need me to help you get there?"
"No, no. I'm traveling from Liyue. It's so far, how can I ask you to take me back?"
"Is that so... Then hurry and leave here, or he might come back to bother you later."
"Mhm, thank you!"
"It's nothing~"
"Actually, I don't think he'll bother you anymore, since you have Host, your little angel, now~"
(Get your paws off me!)
"Heh heh~"
"Sigh... Daily commissions are done. What should I do next... Right! Since I'm near Starsnatch Cliff, I might as well go to the cliff edge and pick some Cecilia flowers to give to Venti during the Lantern Rite~ Hehe... I'm so clever~" Ying quickly ran to the mountaintop and picked up flowers one by one.
Some time later...
"Phew... I picked quite a lot. This is definitely enough..."
"Help me?!"
"Hmm? That voice... it sounds like that pervert I sent flying earlier? Uh... I don't really feel like helping him... Maybe I should hide instead..."