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There're stars for each one of us. However, stars mean differently to all people.

For Travelers, a star is a guide; for ordinary people, a star is a celestial body shining far away in the sky; for me, a star is a big mystery.

So...What is a star to you?

You are talking like a philosopher. We see the world differently...

Stars are also different. The stars we see now are only lights they emitted tens of thousands of years ago.

Stars are telling stories that happened many many years ago...

That's a horrible way of putting it.

Actually, I agree with that. The orbits of stars are like the rules in another world, and those rules interact with ours.

We have been here for a while but forgot to exchange greetings.

Why did you invite me to walk in this silent Collapsed Dream?

Hahaha. So, perhaps I was led here by the light of stars.

Of course.

Stay vigilant at all times. That's so you.

I've been thinking, since humans have figured out the orbits and rules of stars in the real world, and the astronomical connections between stars and changes of the entire world...

Can we figure out those things of the stars in dreams? Where does their light come from? Is there also a vast universe...in the Dream World?

If there is, what power has been keeping this huge world running?

What made this power change in a bad way as to generate Nightmares to destroy the world?

My father said the same thing.

However, I would be quite satisfied if I could get answers to some of my questions. Because there're so many unknown things in this world.

Sounds like an answer, but actually it's not an answer at all. You really talk like a philosopher, Leader.

I always thought you were a pragmatic person who would say, "We will find the answer if we keep exploring", something like that.

Though it's not much of an answer, too.

But I want to believe that stars in the Dream World are aggregates of a certain power, appearing in the form of stars over there.

It could be a flower or a stone, but it chose to be a star. Maybe this implies why they exist: with a certain power inside, they're guiding, dignified, or pure...

Or perhaps...These stars represent the power of Spirit Lens. Not sure though.

This is only a premature theory. In the entire Radiant world, it still remains unclear when and how the Spirit Lenses appeared. So even till now, still I cannot verify this guess...

Maybe we will find the answer in future.

Do you think that Lenses are part of us?

Lenses are combinations of a certain power, spirit, faith, and even soul. After becoming Radiants, are we still the independent individuals we were?

Uh...Sorry, I said so many strange things...

I usually talk to stars about those things. I don't know why but when I talk to you instead of stars, I find it's much harder for me to stop talking.

Really? Most people think astronomy is boring... cuz a lot of time is spent on making observation records and calculations...

Of course I think astronomy is very romantic...hmm... Maybe that's because of my strange personality.

Hmm...You are right.

People keep quiet, probably because they are not talking to someone whom they really want to talk to.

I am so happy. Thank you for listening. Because most people find astronomy very boring.

Perhaps, the stars told you to invite me here... The shining stars are much more valuable and beautiful here.

I hope we'll have the opportunity to admire stars again.

It's getting late, and I've got some work to do...See ya.

Oops! I haven't been outside during the day for a long time. Feel uncomfortable to look at the sky directly.

However the blue sky is really romantic. Behind each cloud, there seems to be a story for us to explore...

Yeah. Though stars are also visible in the daytime, the spectacle is better at night.

Besides...I always need to stay awake at night, so most of the time during the day, I am sleeping...I haven't been outside during the day for a long time.

Clouds are also part of the sky. Although the study of clouds is natural science or physical science...

I think cute clouds of various forms can easily trigger brainstorming, which is worth of my attention.

Oh, the wind's picking up and the clouds are slowly dispersing.

Such nice weather is favorable for watching meteor showers. Did I mention that before that the Gemini meteor shower would happen tonight? You know, I happen to be a Gemini.

Actually, Gemini meteor showers are common. Phaeton is expected to pass close to Earth every year, and its fragments, by the effects of Earth gravity, enter our atmosphere...

During the fall, they burn and radiate shining light before disappearing or fusing with other stones on Earth...

It's a bit cruel, but also passionately romantic.

Yes, just like brave warriors charging at enemies and sacrificing themselves.

But they don't know whether such a charge brings victory. Finally, they lose consciousness in the unknown, becoming part of the world as their lives cease forever...

Passionate, heroic, and romantic.

They leave their planet to come to a new world, then become meteorites that are different from the surrounding soil.

Some of them, due to radiation or being considered as omens by humans, have to face the indefinite, lengthy future in solitude... Isn't that cruel?

Hmm... do you make a wish upon a shooting star?

Haha, I didn't expect that you'd also believe in this.

But I'll spill the beans, shooting stars do not really make your wishes come true. The fate of a person is determined from the very beginning...

Stars can only give you some guidance, but cannot bring you good luck or changes in your life.

Then you can try when you see shooting stars tonight.

I love how it feels when I say all of my wishes to the stars... Once I place my hopes on something, I feel a lot more relaxed.

Every time I wait for the nightfall, it's like welcoming a grand ceremony...

The sun goes down as the blue sky gradually changes from orange to purple, to dark blue, and finally to black.

Stars hidden by the sunlight start to glitter. They orbit for the whole night, drawing elegant curves in the sky...

And we, standing on Earth, have a glimpse into the laws of the universe from this magnificent ceremony.

You think this is artsy? I just express how I feel...

What the stars told me is a thousand times more beautiful than what I can state because they are beyond description.

Astronomers are people who can present a tiny part of the universe with words and numbers understandable to humans.

That said, for humans though, countless valuable moments will be captured and extended, and then recur in memory over the long life...

In contrast to thousands of dark years that the universe had, maybe these moments are more notable.

Just out of curiosity, I have a question for you...

If you wish on the shooting stars... What wish will you make?

Haha, wonderful wishes.

Maybe you haven't noticed it, but every time you're on similar topics, you'd become another person...

This is probably the so-called "charm". I can feel that it is not empty talk but your true feelings.

Haha, you are so philanthropic.

It's luxury to witness a meteor shower. Too bad, I have to go back to the Observatory before dark even though I don't feel like to...

Hope something interesting can be observed and recorded... Well, see you around then.

Bye, Leader!

The opening hours of the Science Centre and Planetarium is... Aw, it's closed today?

I adjusted my schedule for the latest exhibition, but it's closed... I should have checked the info online beforehand...

Forget it... It is what it is, a trip in vain... Sorry, Leader, that you have to come here for nothing...

Absolutely. But... I am not familiar with the downtown area...

I'm afraid you'll need to be the guide.

Actually, I can enter as one of the staff, but today I want to visit as an ordinary visitor...

If we sneak into it and damage something, it'll cause a lot of trouble to the staff.

Let's just roam around.

Where do you usually go in this area?

Any desserts you'd recommend in that cafe? I heard that most cafes have their specialties.

Oh? Sounds like you have a lot of stories to tell.

Share your stories with me whenever you can.

That sign reads "Buy One Chocolate Bread Parfait Get Second Half Price"... Shall we have a try?

I want two chocolate bread parfaits.

What about you? It's on me.

No... Both are mine. The promotion is just for those who want to eat two portions but save money at the same time.

Don't tell me that I am wrong.

That's always been my understanding...

Maybe I also need to have a cup of coffee to stay awake tonight.

Then I can go asleep the next morning. This way, my internal clock can be well regulated!

Never mind. These are unimportant. Anyway, I will eat the two chocolate bread parfaits first.

I love the taste of chocolate bread parfaits...

A perfect combination of bitter and sweet, topped with fine cream and candy sprinkles... Oh, have a look at this picture, the star-shaped gummy is so cute.

Hmm... I feel like I probably need another two...

I love snacks very much.

Because of my job, I often miss meals, so I would prepare various snacks in the office. During breaks, I'd take a couple of bites. Delicious snacks are rewards for my hard work.

I am OK with sweet or salty snacks. I also want to try spicy snacks if there is a chance...

Eating in small quantity but higher frequency is how most girls keep fit. Four parfaits seem like a lot, but that's my chocolate intake for the entire month!

It's not polite to mention the appetite of ladies on purpose. Maybe you need to learn about the skills of getting along with ladies...

(Walking to the cafe entrance)

The downtown is so crowded... Such a long queue...

I like this feeling. By night, the sky is full of stars but the streets are empty... While in the daytime, the streets are full of people, but nothing can be seen in the sky...

Is this because stars change into humans to enjoy life under the daylight and then return to the sky to work hard at night?

Sounds reasonable...

Whether it is day or night, there are people busy working...

Maybe stars are busier than humans.

Advancing as destined also requires extraordinary effort and energy.

You should be acutely aware of that...

Even though I didn't get to visit the science museum, the delicious desserts made my day.

Whoa! I knew it was designed by a genius like me. How do you feel?

Thank you for the buy-one-get-second-half price, despite the long queue...

Waiting makes delicious food more exciting and cherishable. Let's have a rest here.