Chapter 78: Splitting into Two
Back at the Rising Sun Theater, Night Star couldn’t wait to hear everyone’s take on the songstress.
“Group Leader! What did you think about that songstress’s voice?!”
The Group Leader replied softly, “It was very moving, even enough to stir one’s soul. Her singing skill is on par with a singer, making her more than qualified for theater performances.”
It seemed the Group Leader recognized Qing Liao’s stage performance abilities.
Then Night Star turned to ask the others.
“What does Sir think?”
“The lady’s voice was delightful. She must be a polite lady too. I can’t wait to meet her,” Sir’s evaluation was also quite positive.
Night Star inquired further from other members and found they all had equally rave reviews.
Even Star Eclipses could be moved by such pleasant music, so these performers who valued skills were likely to be even more impressed.
Now that everyone seems to have a good impression of Qing Liao, it should be possible to invite her to visit the theater.
Next, they would discuss how to collaborate.
Having Qing Liao as an invited guest in the Rising Sun Theater would certainly be great.
……
By the time the concert ended, it was already dark.
Qing Liao returned to her hotel, then back to her room.
When she arrived, she quickly realized someone had been waiting for her—just as she suspected, Night Star and Kong Yu Bai.
Seeing Qing Liao come back, Night Star got up swiftly and hugged her.
“Qing Liao~ your concert was fantastic today! Congratulations on a great success!”
“Yeah, lucked out with you guys, everything went smoothly.”
Qing Liao knew it was thanks to the Rising Sun Theater that she managed to attract less attention. Otherwise, opening a concert would’ve probably brought up a lot of problems.
It’s good nothing happened.
Night Star rubbed Qing Liao’s abdomen and said, “Qing Liao, since the Waltonka concert is over, shouldn’t we consider involving ourselves with the Rising Sun Theater now?”
Qing Liao placed her hands on Night Star’s shoulders to gently push her away; she felt a bit embarrassed.
Mainly because after the concert, she was slightly sweaty and hadn’t had time to bathe yet. Feeling Night Star so close wasn’t too comfortable.
“I’ll think about it.”
“Mmm, you’ve said that before…”
Seeing Night Star disappointed, Qing Liao changed her mind, “Okay, I agree.”
“Yes!”
Night Star cheered up and snuggled against Qing Liao again, rubbing her stomach like a little kitten asking for cuddles.
Qing Liao blushed and pushed her away.
“Don’t get any closer, I haven’t bathed yet, I’m dirty and stinky!”
“No way, you smell nice, Qing Liao.”
“Stop being extra sniffy…”
In the end, Qing Liao took the first bath, which allowed her to finally start chatting with Night Star.
“I’ll ask for a leave from company first, it’ll be easier when people aren’t watching my every move.”
“Uh-huh.” Night Star happily wiggled her white stockings as she agreed with Qing Liao’s plan.
Later, Qing Liao added, “I’ll have the company cover for me to make it seem like I’m gone from Waltonka. This will draw attention away. Then I can secretly stay behind and act like a regular person here.”
“You’re brilliant!”
Once this was done, Qing Liao could move freely in Waltonka without attracting strange assassins, and wouldn’t have to worry about exposure.
However, achieving it would be tough, especially keeping her presence hidden in Waltonka.
After all, Qing Liao was a star songstress, not some nobody; she was extremely noticeable.
Night Star volunteered, “We can help you hide under the Rising Sun Theater. No one will find you!”
Indeed, whether living at the Rising Sun Theater or relying on the group’s collective efforts to hide, it would be much better than hiding alone.
“Uh-huh.”
Qing Liao nodded in acceptance of Night Star’s offer.
They continued talking until nearly bedtime.
When it was almost time for bed, Night Star and Kong Yu Bai left.
Now, it was time for Qing Liao to work hard on her own.
Getting leave and everything else would be her responsibility. If she succeeded, new activities would open up!
How exciting it was.
—
Now it was midnight.
Night Star appeared alone on the outskirts of some tall building, planning to cool off before going back to sleep, seamlessly continuing Night Lan’s daily routine.
“Ugh… I feel a bit tired.”
Night Star started muttering to herself.
Since separating from Night Lan, she had relied on time zone differences, continuously shifting her lifestyle, which lasted about a week.
During Night Star’s active times, Night Lan slept.
While Night Lan was out, Night Star slept.
It kept cycling, making her feel quite exhausted.
Considering she hadn’t truly slept in almost a week!
Sleeping was actually really comfortable!
Just resting the body wasn’t sleep; it was the soul sleeping that meant it!
But for the past week, Night Star’s soul hadn’t rested at all. How desperately she wanted a proper rest.
Maybe it would be best if Night Lan took a day off and stayed home.
Then Night Star could get a good night’s sleep.
“Guh… if only we could act independently…”
Night Star remembered the days when she used to multitask so effortlessly, without worrying about controlling both bodies simultaneously.
Alas, with the distance between them, they had to go back to being together to do that.
“Oh well, time to sleep.”
Night Star went back to the theater to prepare for bed.
Yet she didn’t know that due to her strong desires, the Wish Machine was working to materialize something dangerous.
That night, a soul was split into two.
Simultaneously…
In Yun Chang City,
Night Lan woke up from bed, rubbing her sleepy eyes.
Her pillow sounded like the ghost next to her.
“Good morning, Night Lan~”
“Good morning, Eypar~”
Hearing Night Lan’s greeting, Eypar got off the bed and floated midair.
“Did anything interesting happen with Night Star?”
“Yeah… Night Star. Recently, I attended Qing Liao Songstress’s concert. Great stuff~ I wish I could have been there.”
“Huh?”
Eypar paused, then quickly grew confused, with even her spiky hair turning into question marks.
“Night Lan is Night Star, right? Isn’t it as if she’s over there already?”
“Not at all, at least not right now. Night Lan is Night Lan, and Night Star is Night Star. I’m a Night Watcher, she’s an Audience Performer for the Rising Sun Theater. They’re completely different!”
Night Lan got up from bed, a stern expression on her face.
“Starting today, I’m going to live my own life!”
“Eh?! Eh?! Eh?!”
Eypar floated around in confusion, worry evident on her face.
Isn’t Night Lan broken?
“What will Night Lan do now?” Eypar asked carefully.
“Of course, go to the Night Watcher Base and get cozy with White Fish!”
