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Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · 29d

> present without worrying! If something happens, I'll fix it.❞

Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · 29d

One could even say that a special bond exists between them, bound by their love of yo-yos!

❝Aww, Dan Heng! That makes me really happy. My protégé is so sweet!❞

Unable to stop herself, Senadina patted him on the head.

❝Don't put so much pressure on yourself, okay? I want you to enjoy your >

𝖣𝖺𝗇 𝖧𝖾𝗇𝗀 @clovdpiercer.bsky.social · 29d

Friends. Yes, of course they're still friends. Dan Heng wouldn't think of it any other way.

"This one is very special. I will treasure and take good care of it."

Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · 29d

Even though she's teaching him how to yo-yo, they're still friends! At least that's what Senadina thinks. So, of course she'd celebrate his birthday.

❝You're very welcome! Now open it, open it! I can't wait for you to see.❞

With bated breath, the red-haired girl waited for him to open the >

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Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · 29d

> gift, her heart pounding. Eventually, she breathed a sigh of relief.

❝Ah, I'm so glad! I thought long and hard about it. Now you have your own yo-yo to use; it's one-of-a-kind.❞

Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · 29d

Even though she's teaching him how to yo-yo, they're still friends! At least that's what Senadina thinks. So, of course she'd celebrate his birthday.

❝You're very welcome! Now open it, open it! I can't wait for you to see.❞

With bated breath, the red-haired girl waited for him to open the >

𝖣𝖺𝗇 𝖧𝖾𝗇𝗀 @clovdpiercer.bsky.social · Sep 20

Of all people that could show up before him today, he wasn't expecting Senadina.

"Thank you, Senadina."

Carefully, he took the box and opened it.

"It has a dragon. I like it very much, thanks."

He smiled a little.

Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Sep 19

As his yo-yo instructor, there's no way she could miss his birthday! That's why she's currently running over to him.

❝ @clovdpiercer.bsky.social, happy birthday! I have a present for you.❞

With a smile on her face, she handed him a medium-sized box. Inside the gift was a yo-yo, decorated >

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Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Sep 19

> with a beautifully illustrated dragon.

Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Sep 19

As his yo-yo instructor, there's no way she could miss his birthday! That's why she's currently running over to him.

❝ @clovdpiercer.bsky.social, happy birthday! I have a present for you.❞

With a smile on her face, she handed him a medium-sized box. Inside the gift was a yo-yo, decorated >

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Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 29

> I can't wait to try it.❞

Without hesitation, Sena took a bite from the exact same spot Hua had. She couldn't help but hum in delight as she chewed.

❝It's so yummy! This festival really has delicious food.❞

Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 29

❝But...? You really look as though you've seen a ghost, Hua. It's actually me.❞

It wasn't a silly wish! And if Senadina heard her say that, she'd definitely pout. The Marshal wasn't the only one feeling that way. She wanted to see Hua too, after all.

❝Hehe~ I'm glad you liked it! My turn, then. >

𝖬𝖺𝗋𝗌𝗁𝖺𝗅 𝖧𝗎𝖺. @yuxnshuai.bsky.social · Aug 29

"Of course, there aren't two Senadinas, but..."

Hua wasn't expecting Senadina to suddenly appear. Was her silly wish granted? To see Senadina right in front of her...

"Ah, thank you, Senadina. It was thoughtful of you." >

Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 29

Senadina couldn't believe they were so close to each other! How lucky! Brimming with excitement, the red-haired girl ran over to the Marshal.

❝Huh? Of course it's me, silly! Who else would it be? Do you know two Senadinas?❞

With a bright smile on her face, Sena held the Qiaoguo towards Hua. She >

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Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 29

> insisted that the Marshal take the first bite.

❝Look, Hua! I picked this up to share. Doesn't it look so tasty? Take a bite!❞

Hua's really surprised to see her, huh? Mission successful!

Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 29

Senadina couldn't believe they were so close to each other! How lucky! Brimming with excitement, the red-haired girl ran over to the Marshal.

❝Huh? Of course it's me, silly! Who else would it be? Do you know two Senadinas?❞

With a bright smile on her face, Sena held the Qiaoguo towards Hua. She >

𝖬𝖺𝗋𝗌𝗁𝖺𝗅 𝖧𝗎𝖺. @yuxnshuai.bsky.social · Aug 29

The marshal heard her name. In a voice that was so familiar to her. The voice that she was wishing - or dying to hear. And when she turned to look at the direction where it came from, her eyes widened in surprise. >

Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 29

As if fate had granted the Marshal's wish, Senadina was already on the Xianzhou for the Qixi festival. She had hoped to surprise Hua.

Sena, dressed in different attire than usual, strolled down the street, her eyes searching for Hua while admiring the decorations.

❝Wah! Everything's so pretty! >

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Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 29

❥ THAT'S RIGHT... HUA GETS TO SEE THE GODDESS SENA OUTFIT.

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Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 29

> hair, sending it fluttering around her shoulders.

❝Hua? Hua, over here!❞

Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 29

> Ah, mister, can I have one Qiaoguo please?❞

The red-haired girl asked, intending to share the delicacy with Hua. She can't wait to see her.

After receiving the food, she suddenly heard the sound of her name. Is that... Hua? As she turned towards the source of the noise, the wind caught her >

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Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 29

As if fate had granted the Marshal's wish, Senadina was already on the Xianzhou for the Qixi festival. She had hoped to surprise Hua.

Sena, dressed in different attire than usual, strolled down the street, her eyes searching for Hua while admiring the decorations.

❝Wah! Everything's so pretty! >

𝖬𝖺𝗋𝗌𝗁𝖺𝗅 𝖧𝗎𝖺. @yuxnshuai.bsky.social · Aug 29

> gazing at the fabricated stars.

"I wish you were here, only for today."

Saying wishes to the stars... How ridiculous was that? And yet, deep inside, Hua desired her wish to be granted.

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Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 22

So cute! I can feel the love you put into it, Lantern!

(Don't mind her, she's just filming the entire interaction.)

𝐒𝐇𝐔 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 @lonedestruction.bsky.social · Aug 22

Moe moe kyun!

( Please someone end her existence. )

Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 22

One more time with feeling!

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Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 22

One more time with feeling!

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Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 20

Songque would be the cutest cabbage, though. Especially with the little sunglasses!

𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐐𝐔𝐄 @shuofdeception.bsky.social · Aug 18

Hopefully she doesn't get turned into a cabbage....

Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 18

Likewise! If it happened to her, she'd nurture the little Songque cabbage!

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Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 18

Likewise! If it happened to her, she'd nurture the little Songque cabbage!

𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐐𝐔𝐄 @shuofdeception.bsky.social · Aug 18

Of course they would! ♡

Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 17

Would everyone still love her if she turned into a cabbage?

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Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 17

Would everyone still love her if she turned into a cabbage?

Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 5

❝Don't be shy! I'm not going to laugh at you.❞

Senadina intently watched his performance. It definitely needs some improvement, but he has talent!

❝Hmm... Okay, we'll be continuing the lessons! You haven't quite surpassed me yet.❞

𝖣𝖺𝗇 𝖧𝖾𝗇𝗀 @clovdpiercer.bsky.social · Aug 4

"I'm still not very good at it..."

Brows furrowing. The yo-yo is hard.

Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 4

❝Come on, Dan Heng! It's time to show off your yo-yo skills.

Ah, I know! You haven't been practising, have you?❞

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Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 5

> onis? All these cup noodles are for you!❞

Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 5

❝That's a secret! You never know, maybe you did mention it.❞

Actually, how did she know about his birthday...? It felt like the information was already there in her head.

Never mind, it's not important!

❝Summoning you. I've heard that summoning circles work for demons, so I thought, why not >

Ꮶꭼꮩꮖɴ. @shiragaoni.bsky.social · Apr 15

"I'm here. But how did you know? I can't recall mentioning it.

But thank you."

Eyes drift back to the circle.

"If I may ask, what were you doing?"

Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Apr 14

Senadina crossed her arms over her chest and paused the summoning circle, wondering why it wasn't working.

❝Hmm... Maybe it's not enough—❞

A voice interrupted her thoughts. Leaning her head back, she gazed up at the oni.

❝Kevin, you're here! Happy birthday!❞

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Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 5

> visit again!❞

Of course. What else would he mean?

Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 5

Why? Despite it only being a faint smile, it's still the first time he's ever done so around her! That must mean he feels comfortable with her.

❝Well, I know that! You just seem like the type to dislike talking to others. I bet you try to avoid conversations.

If the food is yummy, we'll have to >

Ꮶꭼꮩꮖɴ. @shiragaoni.bsky.social · Apr 15

Why would she feel lucky? It isn't like he did anything great. Only a very faint smile.

"I can talk, though. But I still appreciate it.

Just how I like it."

The spice, he means.

Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Apr 14

Looking back at Kevin, she immediately noticed the small smile flash across his features. She feels so incredibly lucky right now!

❝Of course! It was no trouble at all. If you're ever uncomfortable, you can always rely on me to talk to others for you.

Did I get the order right?❞

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Sᴇɴᴀ @anchorofdawn.bsky.social · Aug 5

> rest here? There's plenty of space!❞

The red-haired girl shuffled over, patting the empty space next to her.