As the open beta of *Fairy's Journey* was in full swing...
A small-time streamer named Sakura Fubuki joined the ranks of players.
Sakura Fubuki lived in a modest rented apartment with simple furnishings—just a desk, a computer, and a single bed. A few anime game posters on the walls hinted at her love for gaming.
At that moment, Sakura Fubuki changed into a pink bunny-ear pajama set, looking youthful and lively. She turned on her computer, logged into her streaming platform, and shared her livestream link in a small fan group with only a few dozen members.
"Good evening, everyone! It's Sakura Fubuki here. I'm about to start streaming *Fairy's Journey*! Feel free to drop by and watch me play~"
After sharing the link, she logged into the game and deftly created her character. Unlike most players, Sakura Fubuki had already experienced the game's story during the closed beta.
Facing the familiar opening cutscene again, she grew impatient and muttered, "What's up with this game? You can't even skip the dialogue! I've already seen this once—why make me watch it again? Such a waste of time..."
After enduring the opening dialogue, Sakura Fubuki finally got to experience one of the game's early highlights—the five-star form of the character Hiyakura.
With flowing hair and fluttering robes, Hiyakura displayed astonishing combat prowess in her frenzied state, overwhelming enemies with dazzling skills.
{"Whoa, this five-star form is insane!"}
{"Pull for her! Pull for her!"}
{"Tanky and high DPS! Gotta whale for her!"}
The livestream chat exploded with excitement as viewers marveled at Hiyakura's flashy moves.
Sakura Fubuki deftly maneuvered Hiyakura through battles against guards while casually chatting with her audience.
Before long, the character's story segment concluded.
Hiyakura was powerful, but even she couldn't escape a scripted defeat. Soon, the frenzied Hiyakura collapsed into unconsciousness.
When she awoke again...A white ceiling greeted her.
What followed was a series of dialogues between H and other characters, introducing her to the main cast.
Since Sakura Fubuki had already seen this part, she prepared to skip through the dialogue before the voice lines finished playing.
But then, a comment from a viewer named "Pink Fairy" caught her attention:
{"Streamer, can you slow down? You've played the beta, but we haven't. What if the story changed? Wouldn't it be better to take it slow?"}
After a moment's thought, Sakura Fubuki agreed and adjusted her pace, carefully following the story.
The main plot continued.
After the battle featuring Hiyakura's five-star form, the out-of-control Hiyakura fell unconscious once more. Fortunately, the protagonist's group rescued her at the last moment.
Hiyakura slowly opened her eyes, greeted again by a white ceiling. Her body felt weak, and her mind was foggy.
"You're awake? How do you feel? Any discomfort?"
Hiyakura turned her head and saw a girl in a pink-and-white nurse uniform smiling at her.
The nurse had short flaxen hair and delicate features, exuding a sweet and adorable charm.
Dialogue options appeared on the screen:
**[Where am I? And who are you?]**
**[Thanks for your concern. I feel fine.]**
After a brief hesitation, Sakura Fubuki selected the first option.
"Where am I? And who are you?" Hiyakura asked weakly.
"Oh! Sorry, I forgot you don't know me yet," the nurse said sheepishly. "Hello, I'm Lily, a trainee doctor at Radiant Clinic. This is Radiant City, one of the four major cities in Dawnbreak. Lady Violet and Lady Jasmine brought you here."
The livestream chat buzzed again as viewers expressed interest in Lily, the newly introduced character.
{"This nurse is great! I like her!"}
{"Definitely! And she's a healer—look at those stats! Her healing must be top-tier!"}
Ignoring the sparse chat, Sakura Fubuki continued with the story.
"Who are they?" Hiyakura frowned.
Lily patiently explained, "Lady Violet and Lady Jasmine are top students from Manju Academy. They were invited here to help us deal with the Disaster Beast crisis. Oh, right—Lady Jasmine is currently playing games with children in the square outside. If you have questions, you can ask her."
After thanking Lily, Hiyakura struggled out of bed, still weak.
Soon, the map of Radiant City unlocked, allowing players to explore.
Sakura Fubuki guided Hiyakura around the city, looting treasure chests while chatting with her audience.
{"Hey, can you stop looting chests? Didn't Lily say Jasmine's playing with kids in the square? Streamer, hurry up and progress the main story!"}
"{Agreed! The story's best when you binge it!"}
{"Just go check it out. Maybe you can bond with Jasmine and learn more about the plot."}
Truthfully, having already played through the story once, Sakura Fubuki wasn't very interested in the plot. She'd rather rummage through trash cans and open chests.
But at the audience's insistence, she directed Hiyakura toward the square.
From a distance, H spotted a petite girl surrounded by children.
The girl had striking golden twin-tails and wore a cute dress, radiating energy.
"42–0! Haha, I win again!"
With a cheerful laugh, the golden-haired girl proudly placed her hands on her hips and stuck out her tongue playfully at the kids.
"Jasmine, are you cheating? No one wins every time!"
The children protested loudly.
Jasmine's expression faltered. "W-Who's cheating? You need proof for accusations like that!"
"Jasmine's definitely cheating!"
"Yeah! We're not playing with her anymore!"
The kids stormed off in a huff, leaving Jasmine stomping her feet in frustration.
{"LMAO, who knew Jasmine looked so sweet but was actually a sneaky brat bullying kids?"}
{"Right? She even tried to play the 'evidence' card—so guilty!"}
{"Even the kids called her out. Jasmine's the worst, hahaha!"}
The livestream chat filled with teasing remarks.
Sakura Fubuki couldn't help but laugh. This "Lady Jasmine" was nothing like what she'd imagined.
Then, new dialogue options appeared:
**[Cheating against kids? You're the worst!]**
**[Don't be upset. Maybe they just misunderstood...]**
**[Want me to teach you how to get along with kids?]**
After a moment's thought, Sakura Fubuki chose the first, most provocative option—her usual style when handling story choices.
Hiyakura approached and said, "Cheating against little kids? You're the worst..."