### Chapter 68 Another New Day
“Moth Rabbit! Do you think our sudden appearance will give the Star Power of the Waltonka a big fright?”
As Night Star thought about this, she got rather interested.
However, this would likely cause even more chaos within the Waltonka’s order, but there was also a chance everything might calm down momentarily.
Whether it turns out to be a peaceful resolution or an explosive outbreak will only be known that day.
Moth Rabbit said coolly, “Eh, it’s just what it is. Their thoughts are their own problem. As long as we perform and leave, it doesn’t matter what conspiracy theories they spin.”
But she was also quite entertained by the sight of the smaller forces panicking.
One thing’s for certain – the news of the Rising Sun Theater Group coming to Waltonka hasn’t leaked at all.
The Group Leader, the Gentleman, and the Fraudster, among other key figures, have stayed under wraps.
On opening day, the scale of the impact depends on how they react to the suddenly appearing Star Eclipse faction.
Particularly the Order of Sequence, the big kahuna here. How they’ll deal with it is something to look forward to.
“Speaking of which… Moth Rabbit, aren’t you looking forward to some fun this weekend?”
“Of course, I wouldn’t miss such a fun spectacle. Come to think of it, you should be more eager than me to see that scene, right?”
An Audience Performer is someone who watches the show, gossips about it, and enjoys a good ol’ look-see.
Night Star naturally loves seeing interesting things happen.
And what Moth Rabbit described would definitely be entertaining.
For now, their interests align perfectly.
Night Star feels out of place in this new world—no matter where she wanders around the city, she can’t seem to fit in, much like feeling unaccustomed to the environment.
Her heart always carries a sense of discomfort.
This unease is unique to her, never shared with Night Lan. When she’s over at Night Lan’s place, she feels light and carefree, burden-free.
But once she switches back to Night Star, that faint irritation returns.
She isn’t sure if it’s all in her head, but Night Star really needs to blow off some steam. And only a major event can do the trick, like this weekend’s performance.
Even if she doesn’t join, she’ll watch as everyone else does.
The spotlight isn’t always a bad thing.
In any case, Night Star has learned to find joy in these moments.
Of course, her enthusiasm doesn’t reach Moth Rabbit’s level, but it’s the next best thing.
…
Two days pass quickly, yet slowly.
In a blink, Friday evening arrives.
Tonight, the theater is exceptionally quiet. Night Star is mentally sorting through the past two days.
Not much to report, really.
Just the usual routine: dropping by Qing Liao to chat, accompanying Shu Yao to the library, then exchanging messages with Lulu Lana online about the Rising Sun’s plans to perform outdoors this weekend.
Night Star already told Qing Liao about the performance schedule.
Qing Liao might find a reason to come over, with Order members tagging along.
Night Star genuinely worries that the Group Leader and others showing up could trigger a reaction from the Order Trio. It’s a bit scary imagining it.
As for Lulu Lana:
After their exchanges online, Night Star confirmed that Lulu’s Stardom had indeed awakened.
Her mother imparted a lot of knowledge about stars to Lulu, urging her to master it all lest Lulu gets misled.
During this period, Night Star questioned some aspects, finding out that common star lore in the Free Country mirrors that of Huaxia, almost like universally shared info.
Enough about that.
Night Star has picked the ideal location for the outdoor act.
It isn’t just about having fun; finding the perfect spot for the performance is crucial too.
They’ve settled on a medium-sized public stage.
It’s within a reasonable distance from Qing Liao’s hotel; a short ten-minute hover-car ride would do.
She has informed Qing Liao and Lulu Lana about the location, reminding them to arrive on time.
Everything is set.
All that’s left is waiting for tomorrow.
Anticipating tomorrow can feel like an eternity.
Rarely does she sleep early like this. Instead, she left the theater for the roof, deserted and alone, to refresh herself, enjoy the breeze.
Watching the beautiful night sky beats sleeping hands down—that’s what Moth Rabbit suggested to soothe her.
It works wonders, basking in the stillness and beauty of the night, and soon enough, she feels relaxed.
This might be called a “sage mode,” where nothing vexes her, and all she wants to do is sprawl out and relax.
This in itself helps alleviate the discomfort brought by the separation from Night Lan.
Time flew, and a week passed without much notice.
Night Star and Night Lan are about to part ways for a week.
At first, she felt a bit anxious, but now, who knows, maybe they’re getting used to it?
“Mmm…”
Night Star can’t tell.
Either way, she can’t lose Night Lan, and vice versa.
They’re inseparable. If separated, it must mean something is wrong.
Night Star hopes no trouble arises.
If push comes to shove, she might wish for Night Lan to appear.
Once they’ve recharged and returned, they’d be fine.
But right now, her Spirit Energy is only C-level. She doubts she can fulfill two wishes so soon in succession without a hitch.
Who knows if multiple transmissions would drain her?
Perhaps she could try it once, but another attempt might put her in a bind.
So, to avoid spoiling tomorrow’s performance, she decides to wait.
“There’s also this Super Nova Star Eclipse. When’s he coming to Waltonka? According to the Dream Narrator, that Star Eclipse seems somewhat special…”
What makes him special? He doesn’t emit a Star Eclipse signal, plus he’s supposedly very friendly toward humans.
The former makes sense, possibly trying to blend in. But the latter came as a surprise to Night Star.
A Star Eclipse that’s friendly to humans?
Night Star has seen quite a few who could pass as friendly, but the extent eludes her.
Friendliness towards humans doesn’t necessarily translate to the same behavior with other Star Eclipses.
The Group Leader and company certainly aren’t human. Whether mixing with them might cause issues is anyone’s guess.
With that in mind, Night Star pushes the thoughts away and heads back to the theater.
Time is up.
Time for rest.
A blink of an eye.
Blended seamlessly.
Night Lan’s cobalt eyes opened, staring at the bright daylight outside, a slight daze in his gaze.
“Another new day.”
