Near Springvale, Mondstadt.
"L-Lumine… what do we do now!?"
"Ayaka is coming!"
"She—she isn't really a yandere… right?"
"She won't actually drag us back to Inazuma, right!?"
Paimon was panicking.
Her plan was simple:
Don't go to Inazuma = Ayaka can't catch her.
But she never expected Ayaka would obtain a Anywhere Door…
and decide to pay a personal visit!
A yandere showing up on your doorstep—
who could survive that!?
"Calm down!"
"As long as we don't say where we are—she'll never find us!"
Lumine crossed her arms confidently.
But inside… she was sweating too.
That yandere video replaying in her mind…
and immediately afterward Ayaka wanted to come see her?
Coincidence??
Suspicious!
"Right! Right!"
"She needs a precise location to use that door!"
Paimon finally realized—
and breathed a huge sigh of relief.
"Whew~ we're safe!"
Aether tapped his chin, thinking… then sighed.
"…Paimon, I think we should let her come."
"Huh? Why?"
Paimon stared at Lumine, then squinted suspiciously.
"Don't tell me—
You like that kind of—"
"What are you imagining!?"
Lumine rolled her eyes.
"I mean:
Ayaka came personally.
It would be rude to refuse."
"And besides, with her help we could teleport straight to Liyue Harbor!"
"No long road trip!"
"…That's true."
Paimon nodded—logic restored.
Really, the yandere video traumatized them too much…
"But what if she's actually yandere!?"
"Relax! I'm not that easy to bully!"
Lumine drew her Dull Blade.
Sword in hand—world in control!
"And worst case, we ask Venti for help!"
"The bard! I forgot about the bard!"
Paimon slapped her forehead.
Lazy, yes—
but still an Archon!
No one would dare kidnap Mondstadt's Honorary Knight in front of Barbatos!
They turned back to the chat.
[ Super Dimensional Chat Group ]
Lumine: I'm near Springvale in Mondstadt. @KamisatoAyaka
Venti: Ehe~ so the Traveler finally appears!
Yanfei: Disappeared so long, I thought you two already eloped — I mean ran away! (hehe)
Keqing: Traveler has underestimated the situation~
Yoimiya: Hurry! RUN! You still have a chance!
Nilou: Well well~ truly a "Punisher of Fate"!
Hu Tao: Need a reservation at the Funeral Parlor before you get kidnapped? Peace of mind guaranteed!
Yae Miko: Little one~ time to prepare for your 240-day stay in Inazuma~ (foxy grin)
Aether: …
Paimon: …
Ayaka: …
Ayaka: Everyone, please stop scaring her.
Ayaka: Aether, Springvale? I'll head over now.
Kamisato Estate
"Brother, Thoma—please stay here. I'm going to meet the Traveler."
Ayaka smiled gracefully.
"As you wish."
Ayato nodded—amused.
Before, he was guarding against the Traveler.
Now… the Traveler feared Ayaka.
How interesting.
"Miss, have fun!
Lord Kamisato and I will be fine here."
Thoma waved warmly.
He did want to visit Mondstadt…
but best not intrude on a friend meetup.
Ayaka nodded, turned to the Anywhere Door—
Traveler, I prepared a gift just for you~
I hope it leaves a very deep impression~
Fufu~
She grasped the handle—
And pushed.
Springvale
Lumine and Paimon immediately stood up—
you can't greet a guest while sitting!
FWOOOM—
A pink wooden door materialized before them.
"Lumine, look! The Anywhere Door!"
"Let's go."
They stepped forward—
Clack—
Ayaka slowly stepped out…
head lowered, silent.
"Uh…?"
"Lumine, why is Ayaka acting like that?"
"Shy, maybe?"
Aether guessed.
The chat group seemed to agree:
Yoimiya: Ayaka must be shy~ so adorable!
Xiangling: It's her first real meeting with Traveler!
Barbara: She must be holding back emotions—so touching!
Collei: I'm crying already!
Furina: Something feels wrong—
Alice: Remove the word "feels."
Venti: Ehehe~ fun is coming…
Kamisato Estate (Watching)
Thoma's lips twitched.
He recognized this setup.
Miss Ayaka… is absolutely planning something.
Ayato chuckled softly.
His sister becoming playful—good, good.
And then—
"Traveeeler~…"
A low, creepy murmur came from Ayaka's bowed head.
"What…?"
Lumine stepped closer—
Ayaka snapped her head up—
Eyes glowing red.
Smile twisted like a yandere from a horror film.
"Traaaaveler~
I finally found you~
Come back to Inazuma with me~
I'll protect you forever~
You only need me~"
It was a perfect recreation—
Even more terrifying than the video.
Lumine and Paimon froze.
Then—
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!"
They leapt back in fear!
"Y-YANDERE!"
"IT'S REALLY A YANDERE!"
Paimon dove behind Aether.
Aether raised her sword—
terrified but ready.
What kind of illness is this!?
Trigger-only when she sees me!?
Ayaka continued stepping closer…
slowly… slowly…
Tension MAX.
Just as Lumine considered sprinting to Venti—
PFFT—
Ayaka crouched down laughing.
Her act collapsed—
no yandere expression left.
Only a mischievous smile.
Lumine and Paimon finally understood—
That was the "welcome gift."
[ Super Dimensional Chat Group ]
Barbara: I was THIS close to grabbing Skyward—Ahem! My catalyst!!
Xiangling: Too real!!
Yoimiya: I thought it was PURE EMOTION—
Collei: I'm so naive…
Furina: As expected! Justice Goddess sees all!
Nilu: Ayaka learned to prank!
Venti: You almost scared the soul out of them~
Navia: That performance?? Better than the future clip!
Hu Tao: Wait wait… what if it wasn't acting?
Zhongli: Reality disguised as fiction… fiction disguised as reality…
Nahida: Show the real self so others think it's fake → psychological strike?
Amber: shivers
Keqing: shivers
Yae Miko: shiversss~
Childe: Why am I shivering?? What do you guys mean!?
The Tsaritsa's Agent: Hmph. Simple-minded. Silence.
Childe: $#@%…!
Springvale
Ayaka wiped a tear of laughter and stood up gracefully.
"Traveler, Paimon—
a pleasure to meet you properly."
Her noble elegance returned instantly.
Lumine and Paimon finally relaxed a little…
But remained cautious.
"Is that how you greet friends!?"
"We thought you were… broken!!"
Paimon peeked from behind Aether—
then quickly hid again when Ayaka smiled.
Ayaka bowed slightly.
"I only wanted to prove—
I am not a yandere."
"If I truly were, I wouldn't joke about it."
"I apologize for frightening you."
"So… I've prepared compensation."
"Compensation??"
Their eyes lit up instantly.
Ayaka chuckled.
"You may use the Anywhere Door anytime you want."
"When you wish to travel, just tell me."
"That is my real gift."
This was her apology—
for everything that future Ayaka did to the Traveler.
"…We can use it anytime?"
"No limits??"
Lumine's eyes sparkled.
"Of course.
Just don't trespass private lands~"
"Haha! Relax, I have boundaries!"
Lumine sheathed her sword and excitedly grabbed Ayaka's hand.
"You're a guest—
we must treat you properly!"
"Paimon! Bring out the Gourmet Tablecloth!"
"On it!!"
ZOOM
Paimon flew to prepare food.
Ayaka was a bit flustered—
"No need to trouble yourselves—"
"Nonsense! You MUST try it!"
Ayaka was dragged away to the picnic area—
helpless but smiling.
[ Chat Group ]
Amber: Didn't expect that ending!
Ganyu: Horror turned wholesome~
Navia: Unlimited teleportation!! I'm jealous!
Venti: Look at Aether acting all enthusiastic now~
Hu Tao: So it was a joke!
Kaeya: All that panicking for nothing haha!
Everyone relaxed.
But then—
Suddenly
Ayaka turned her head.
Her eyes flashed crimson.
Expression cold.
A chilling, silent stare…
The same yandere face—
Right into the camera.
The chat exploded again.
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