Honkai Impact 3: Yulandel's Beloved Brother

In the years of youth, we did not understand the true meaning of love, but in that ignorant exploration, we found the purest heartbeat.

——Night Cat Wuxin

Soon, on the day before Christmas, many people have begun to prepare for tomorrow's celebration.

The snowflakes have not yet fallen, the fireworks have not yet been bright, Santa Claus has not yet woken up, the deer has not yet set off, the socks have not yet been hung in front of the window, and everyone's blessings have not yet filled the sky...

"Belle, get up quickly."

Sure enough, no matter what time it is, the person who wakes Belle up is Bianca. If Belle covers Bianca with a blanket every night, then Bianca is the one who urges him to get up every morning.

"Oh, it's only what time to get up..."

Belle looked reluctant, and Bianca had no choice but to use a ruthless move, pinching his cheek: "Get up! It's almost nine o'clock, sister Yara is asking everyone to gather in the classroom!"

"Ah? Almost nine o'clock?"

Hearing this, Belle couldn't care less, and quickly lifted the quilt, got up from the bed and put on his coat, then looked at Bianca and asked her: "Then why didn't you go?"

"Who would have called you if I went?"

Bianca was actually the first one to get up among the children, but in order to wait for Belle to get up, she successfully became the last one.

Thinking about it, she was kind enough, and she was willing to wait for Belle to sleep a little longer, until it was really past one o'clock before she had to wake him up.

After getting dressed and washing up, Belle and Bianca also ran to the classroom, only to see Yara telling everyone about the origin and meaning of Christmas, and the two came at the right time.

"You're here? We just started talking. Come and listen together?"

It's understandable to stay in bed in winter. Yara didn't criticize them for this. Belle and Bianca looked at each other, and then walked over to listen to Yara's story with other children.

"Christmas is actually an important festival in Christianity to commemorate the birth of Jesus. It is also called Jesus Christmas and the Nativity of the Lord..."

"But the Bible doesn't actually record Jesus' birthday."

"Due to different calendars, the specific dates and forms of celebrations held by various sects are also different."

Belle folded his hands in front of his chest, and Bianca beside him whispered to him: "Who is Jesus?"

"I don't know, but the name sounds complicated."

They continued to listen. Yara seemed like an all-round expert, knowing everything very well.

"Christmas celebrations also contain rich cultural elements. For example, the decorations, snowflakes and candles on the Christmas tree represent hope and rebirth. Christmas songs, movies and literary works bring joy and warmth to people. The tradition of giving gifts represents the love and kindness between people."

"In general, Christmas is not just a religious holiday. For non-Christians, it is also a day to convey love, peace and kindness. Many countries and cultures have ways to celebrate Christmas. Although the details of the celebration may vary from region to region and culture to culture, the core spirit is the same: that is, the pursuit of peace, love and hope."

Hearing Yara's explanation, the children also began to talk about it. In the end, it is still a day of celebration.

"Then sister Yara, do we celebrate Christmas too?"

One of the girls asked, and Yara nodded to indicate that of course: "Of course, Christmas is also a day for family gatherings and giving gifts to each other, representing the spirit of love and peace."

But as soon as she said this, the originally excited atmosphere gradually became quiet, and Yara also realized that she had said the wrong thing. They are all orphans who survived the collapse. How can they reunite now?

"..."

Bianca's face gradually became depressed. Belle knew her mood. She was homesick.

"Ah, I'm sorry, kids. I accidentally said something that made you sad..."

"But don't be sad. Maybe your relatives are not around now, but you still have each other, don't you?"

"Everyone in our orphanage is a family, right?"

"If you regard each other as family, you won't be so lonely."

The girls' mood gradually improved. Bianca turned around and left the classroom silently. Belle followed her after seeing her.

It was still the garden, the familiar place for the two. Yara's words really made Bianca miss her family. They just wanted to go home. They just wanted to return to their biological parents. That's all they wanted.

"..."

Belle sat down beside her and asked softly: "Do you miss home?"

"Yeah..."

"I miss it a lot, and I'm also curious..."

"I'm curious about their faces, their identities..."

"I'm even more curious about what they've been through."

Belle didn't say anything, just sat there quietly with Bianca.

"Belle..."

"What do you think of them now?"

"Where are they now?"

"Will they still remember me?"