Chongyun, waving his hand: Lumine! Over here!
Lumine: Hey, Chongyun! It's been a while!
Chongyun: It really has. I haven't seen you since you left for Sumeru and Fontaine.
Lumine: Oh Archons, has it really been that long!?
Chongyun: Yeah...You rarely visit the teapot anymore, so you must've been really busy.
Lumine: But hey! I did promise to come over for every Lantern Rite, and now I'm here!
Chongyun: Hehe, I guess you're right.
Chongyun: ...H-hey...do you...wanna go and grab a bite to eat with me? Y'know, to catch up...?
Lumine: ......
Chongyun: ...Lumine?
Lumine, mumbling: He's beautiful...
Chongyun: ...? (Who's she looking at?) [Looks towards the same direction]
Chongyun: Gaming?
Lumine: H-huh? Is that his name?
Chongyun: The smiley guy with the red hair right? That's Gaming.
Lumine: You're friends with him?
Chongyun: Not really. I only know him through Xinqiu. If I'm not wrong he works as an escort/bodyguard.
Lumine: ...! We made eye contact! Chongyun, he and I made eye contact!
Chongyun: Uh...yeah...That's nice?
Lumine: Anyways, what was that? Food? I'd love to! ...And make sure to invite Xinqiu as well.
Chongyun: Woah, that's unusual. Have you and Xinqiu made up?
Lumine: Nah, but you said Xinqiu knows about Gaming, so...hehe...
Chongyun: O-oh...All right...
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[2 Weeks Later]
Xiangling: Hey, Xinqiu, why's Chongyun so pissy today?
Chongyun: Am not.
Xinqiu: Hes been this way ever since Lantern Rite, haven't you noticed?
Chongyun: No I haven't!
Shenhe, serving a bowl of noodles: Your order.
Chongyun: O-oh, thanks Auntie Shenhe.
Shenhe: You're welcome. [Walks away]
Xiangling: So? What's the deal with you?
Chongyun: Absolutely nothing. I'm perfectly fine.
Xingqiu: The Traveler was taken away from him.
Chongyun: Xinqiu!!
Xiangling: Ohh, so he's jealous. Now that you mention it, you and Lumine are always together whenever she visits Liyue. I still see her every now and then, so I'm assuming she's still here.
Chongyun: She won't leave until she convinces a certain someone to join her party.
Xiangling: But who though?
Xingqiu: Speak of the devil. Xiangling, to your right.
Xiangling, looks to her right: Oh, it's Lumine! And...Gaming!?
Chongyun: ...!!
Xiangling: Since when did those two get so close? And the mood around them is kinda...
Xingqiu: Are those flowers that she's holding? Not necessarily a bouquet, but still flowers regardless.
Xiangling: And the shy expression Gaming's making...did he give them to her? Ah! They're parting ways.
Xingqiu: She's coming this way. Quick, act natural.
Lumine: Xiangling!~ You won't believe what just happened! Oh, Chongyun and Xingqiu are here as well. Having lunch?
Xingqiu: Correct. Would you like to join us, Traveler?
Lumine: Ah, no, that's fine. I'm still feeling a bit full after having dim sum with Gaming.
Chongyun: You had lunch with Gaming again...?
Lumine: I feel bad that he's always willing to treat me, but being with him is so fun that I can't bring myself to say no!
Xingqiu: And those flowers?
Lumine: These? They're from him as well! He picked them for me when he went to visit his family in Chenyu Vale. He said it reminded him of me! Isn't that romantic!?
Xingqiu: Quite so.
Lumine: Well, would you look at the time. I need to meet up with Clou– with Xianyun. See you guys some other time!
Xiangling: Stay safe, Lumine!
Lumine: I will! [Leaves]
Chongyun: ...
Xingqiu: ...
Xiangling: Well damn. Never thought I'd see the day where Lumine finds a new favourite Liyue boy.
Xingqiu: You've sat on your throne for three years, Chongyun. It's time to let go.
Chongyun, sighs: I guess so...I guess I was taking it easy by being her favourite Liyue character. I mean look at me, I'm max level, max constellations, I have a five star weapon, and have a perfect set of artifacts.
Xiangling: Hey! Don't get too cocky! I'm maxed out as well!
Xingqiu, cries in level 70: ...That should be me...
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gaming has my heart
