New World (Genshin Impact x OC)

Chapter 78: Unusual Pen Pals

Opening 9

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Lucius and Paimon arrive at the docks of Ritou, for they have to tend to another group of guests.

Paimon: The Irodori Festival is coming to an end. Who would be showing up now?

Lucius: We don't have much to do today so this doesn't really annoy me.

???: Ah, it's you two, great to see you again.

The two look forward and see Kokomi and Gorou approaching with smiles on their faces.

Lucius: Hey, you two, it's been a while.

Paimon: So the Divine Priestess and the general of Watatsumi Island have come to take part in the Irodori Festival.

Kokomi: Yes, but we are not here representing Watatsumi Island's administration. We were invited as individuals. Things are quiet in Watatsumi Island at the moment, and I wanted to buy some books. So, I decided to make the trip here.

Kokomi: Gorou was not greatly interested in the Irodori Festival. But he said if I was going to Ritou, he would join me.

Gorou: Her Excellency is traveling outside of Watatsumi Island and also meeting her pen pal today. As her general, it is my duty to ensure her safety at every turn.

Lucius/Paimon: Pen pal?

Kokomi: Yes. We started corresponding just recently. My pen pal and I share very similar tastes in light novels, and we always have a lot of interesting thoughts to share. Of course, there are also times when we fiercely disagree.

Kokomi: Since we were both coming to the Irodori Festival this time, we decided to take the opportunity to hold a book review session, and discuss our views on various novels in more depth.

Paimon: Sounds pretty professional! Hey, since you both like novels, why don't you try writing one together? Who knows, maybe you'll shake things up on the Inazuman literary scene.

Kokomi: Hehe, that's a very interesting idea. It's almost time, Lucius. Gorou and I must go to meet my pen pal at the agreed upon location.

Paimon: Kokomi, Paimon's super curious about this pen pal of yours. Can Paimon come with you? Don't worry, Paimon will just watch from a distance and won't interrupt anything.

Kokomi: Yes, I think it should be fine for you two to come with me. Alright, let's go together.

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Upon arriving at an area just outside the plaza, Kokomi stops and looks around.

Kokomi: This is the meeting spot.

Gorou: There's no one else around. It looks like we're early...

???: My, my, who have we here?

A familiar and condescending voice speaks out, causing Gorou's tail to suddenly stand up and stiffen, causing quite a surprised expression from Lucius and Paimon.

The group look and see Yae Miko approaching with her signature smirk.

Gorou: Yeah fuck that.

Gorou whispers as he dashes off.

Lucius: ("He fucking dipped!")

Lucius screams mentally, quite surprised at how quick Gorou ran away.

Lucius: ("He's really having PTSD flashbacks whenever he sees her.")