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Kidian's Yearning story

A constellation-shaped Yearning appeared beside Kidian. But why is it shaped like me?

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1. A Constellation for You

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A Constellation for You

Kidian's Roost

You

It's nighttime, so normally Kidian would've asked to meet on the surface.

So why'd she ask to meet at her place today?

Youngchun

She's obviously gotten sick of stargazing.

You

No way, that can't be it!

She looked like she was really enjoying it last time.

Youngchun

Even a hobby gets old if you do it every day.

Kidian

Master, glad you came.

You

Oh, hey Kidian!

Kidian

Let's go stargazing together in a bit.

You

Yeah, sounds good.

But if we're going stargazing in a bit, wouldn't it have made more sense to meet outside?

Youngchun

Come on, Master! Could you be any more clueless?

She's got her reasons, I'm sure.

You

It's a fair question!

Kidian

Mm, there's something I wanted to show you.

I wanted you to see it before we go stargazing, but you can't see it in the dark.

So I wanted to show it to you here first.

*Rustle, rustle*

Youngchun

She pulled out a sheet of paper!

Kidian

Here, look. Any idea what this is?

The paper Kidian held out was marked all over with dots and lines.

You

Hmm... What could this be? It's got a pretty weird shape.

W-wait a sec.

Look at how expectantly Kidian's staring at me!

That means I've got to get this one right!

Th-this has to be...

It's connect-the-dots, right? You drew an awesome peacock!

Kidian

No... it's not connect-the-dots. And I didn't draw a bird. It's...

It's a person.

You

A person?

Kidian

It's actually a drawing of a constellation. Try to guess who it's supposed to be.

Youngchun

Someone who lives in Elias, huh? I reeeally have no idea who that could be. Hehe.

You

W-wait, could it be me?

You drew a constellation? But I've never seen this one before.

Kidian

It's a brand-new constellation I made.

Can you tell who it's supposed to be?

You

Hmmmm.

Kidian

Just so you know, it's a person.

You

A person?

Youngchun

A person, huh? Now that's a tough one. Heh.

You

Th-then... me?

That's some incredible abstract art, Kidian! I didn't know you were an artist.

Kidian

No... it's not abstract art.

It is a picture of you, Master... just not the usual kind of picture.

You

A picture of me?

Kidian

It's on paper right now, but really, it's meant to be drawn in the sky.

Youngchun

What does that even mean?

You

A picture drawn in the sky?

Wait, do you mean a constellation?

Kidian

That's right.

I was looking up at the night sky... and thought it'd be nice to have a constellation just for you too. So I made one.

You

A constellation made just for me... I-I'm so touched!

Thank you so much, Kidian!

Kidian

I didn't think you'd like it this much... I'm glad.

This is the head... this is the body, and here's the arm.

You

Now that you've explained it, it really does look like me!

Come on, let's head out, Kidian! I want to see where my constellation is in the sky.

Kidian

Alright, Master. I'll point it out for you.

As Master and Kidian were making their way up to the surface, something appeared beside Kidian's head.

It was the constellation modeled after Master, the one Kidian had put so much thought into creating.

Youngchun

Hey, that's a Yearning!

You

I can't believe Kidian's first constellation showed up as a Yearning.

She still hasn't noticed...?

I can tell her after we're done stargazing.

The Yearning is one thing, but I wanna see my constellation already!

Youngchun

Look at you so excited! Hehe...

Surface

Kidian

Okay, see those stars forming a circle up there?

You

Umm... There are so many stars, I can't tell which ones you mean.

Kidian

Then point a finger up at the sky, Master.

I'll guide you until you're pointing the right way.

You

O-okay. Got it.

Kidian

So this part is the head... and that over there is the leg...

You

Kidian's doing her best to guide me, but I still can't find it...

Oh, right! If I use Kidian's Yearning as a guide, it'll be easy!

Youngchun

Boo, no cheating allowed, Master!

You

It's not even a test, so what's the harm?

Oh! Wait, is that the one?

Kidian

You finally found it, Master. Your constellation.

That's the 'Master Constellation' I discovered.

You

It looks even cooler up in the sky.

Kidian

Thanks. Maybe I'll try making some other constellations next time.

You

Kidian, aren't you going to make a constellation of yourself?

Kidian

Me? Why would I make one of myself?

You

I got the honor of being your first constellation, so you've gotta be next!

Kidian

A constellation of me... I'd never even thought about that.

Okay, Master. I'll name the next one 'Obsidian Constellation.'

You

Yeah, yeah! Make it huge and awesome!

Kidian

That's a little too much pressure...

Even after finding the Master Constellation, Master and Kidian kept stargazing for quite a while.

Under countless stars that looked ready to come pouring down, the two talked for a long time.

Specifically... about whether the 'Obsidian Constellation' should go to the left or right of the Master Constellation.

As their quiet but intense debate went on, the 'constellation' beside Kidian's head

glowed softly and beautifully.