# Chapter 1: Little Lian, Don’t!
Today is yet another bright and sunny day.
The stars overseen by Night Star Lan haven’t brought much change to this city.
Inside a certain Fish Playing House in Yun Chang City…
A tiny Puppet Master is performing with two adorably cute Lolis, creating a wonderfully harmonious atmosphere.
Night Star and Night Lan are sitting side by side, dressed in their cute pajamas, while Lianhua skillfully controls several puppets that seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, presenting a puppet show filled with captivating content.
Those puppets do look a bit familiar on the outside.
At least Night Star and Night Lan recognize two of them looking just like them, and there’s even a puppet resembling Lianhua, as well as a few background characters!
As the story unfolds, Night Star and Night Lan finally realize what Lianhua is portraying with her puppets.
“Whoa~”
Isn’t this what they’d done after making a wish and returning to the past?
Back then, they were working hard to rescue Lianhua, and many were helping them.
Although the puppet show’s storyline was simplified to the point where anyone could understand it, for Night Star and Night Lan, the recognition factor was too high!
To sum it up:
There are no Night Watchers in sight, and many details are omitted.
It’s about a silver-haired Loli overcoming numerous obstacles to awaken the puppet master, who has forgotten everything.
Time travel, future agreements, and a perfectly happy ending.
Thus, the puppet show draws to a close.
Hmm~
How can I put this?
Although it lacks the thrill of having experienced it personally, it’s still quite enjoyable.
This puppet show can definitely be labeled as both interesting and spectacular!
Clap clap clap——
Night Star and Night Lan burst into applause, their faces lit up with adorable smiles.
“Ehehe~ Lianhua’s puppet show has really improved; it’s probably at a master level now, right?” Night Star said sincerely.
The viewer experience of Lianhua’s puppet show truly is excellent; it’s not something typical puppet shows can deliver.
Her powers which contain the essence of Star Eclipses seem to enhance her puppetry skills immensely.
After the puppet show, all the marionettes act as if they have independent will, as if no one is controlling them at all, performing according to their characters.
What’s more absurd? They can make sounds and convey emotions with remarkable realism, as if they’re alive! This is just ridiculous!
Honestly, this is beyond the realm of puppet shows.
One might think Lianhua turned others into puppets just for the performance!
Regardless, Lianhua is a force to be reckoned with in the domain of puppetry.
Even in this fast-paced era, there are surely many who would want to see her puppet shows, right?
Absolutely!
Night Star and Night Lan firmly believe Lianhua will become a world-renowned master of puppetry!
Oh wait.
But Lianhua has become a Star Eclipse; can she still perform in front of people?
Thinking of this, Night Star shifted her gaze to Lianhua, studying her closely.
“Hmm…”
After the performance, Lianhua, who just sat down, felt a bit bashful under Night Star’s intense stare.
“Um… Night Star, why are you staring at me?”
“Lianhua, how’s your body? Any discomfort?”
Lianhua shook her head in confusion.
“Nope, I feel just fine.”
“Is that so…?”
Night Star crawled in front of Lianhua like an eager puppy, leaning in to place her ear against Lianhua’s chest.
“Mm…”
“Eh?”
In response to Night Star’s actions, Lianhua’s body froze like a puppet, her face quickly turning crimson.
She didn’t dare to move!
Night Star pulled back her head and began pondering.
“Hmm~ As expected, there’s still no heartbeat, but her body feels warm, and she seems much more like a normal girl than she did the first time we met.”
This sensation is crucial.
Just like how the Star Eclipses present a uniqueness to the Star Holders.
Previously, when Night Star first met Lianhua, her body felt as if cold winds were brushing against her skin, giving her goosebumps—definitely very uncomfortable.
But now, that feeling is completely gone.
Of course, there’s still a slight difference compared to Night Watchers and ordinary people.
At least now, Lianhua remains an irreversible Star Eclipse, much like a certain Ghost Girl.
Her Star Eclipse aura has weakened significantly, and her power seems diminished as well.
Even if Lianhua retains her humanity, she still can’t integrate into human society.
“Hmm.”
Subsequently, Night Star pushed this thought out of her mind, reminding herself not to think too pessimistically.
After all, Lianhua doesn’t seem to mind as long as she has Night Star’s support.
Yep, just like that.
Lianhua also shares the same sentiment—she’s happy just to have Night Star by her side.
Even if Night Star is her only audience, Lianhua would still be motivated to perform her puppet shows!
“Oh, right.”
Just then, Night Star suddenly remembered something, stood up, and walked over to grab something.
Lianhua tilted her head curiously, realizing it’s an incredibly familiar puppet.
“Little Lian.”
Night Star returned to her seat, cradling the puppet, and smiled as she handed it to Lianhua.
“Here, Lianhua, I fixed it for you, guaranteed to be back to its original form!”
“Hmm, I know.”
Lianhua looked at Little Lian with gentle eyes.
She can feel that familiar power within Little Lian.
With their eventual reunion in the future, Lianhua feels that Little Lian truly is a lucky puppet binding her fate with Night Star.
This is just wonderful!
Thinking of this, Lianhua hesitated to take the puppet.
“No thank you, let Night Star keep Little Lian. I trust you to take care of her.”
“Eh?”
Seeing Night Star looking a bit dazed, Lianhua lightly touched Little Lian.
In the next moment…
A terrifying aura of Star Eclipses burst forth from the puppet, swirling around and finally entering Lianhua’s body.
“Ah?!”
Suddenly, Night Star felt Lianhua’s aura begin to shift.
That chilling, heavy sensation returned, making it seem as if the Loli before her was a monster in human skin.
“Night Star.”
“Lianhua” lifted her eyelids, her eyes glistening with a sinister affection for Night Star.
“Hey, want to become my puppet? Being just an audience is such a waste; come, be my favorite puppet! I can give you constant freedom, I won’t control you, just be by my side and watch me perform—no need for a stage, and the presence of other audiences doesn’t matter, as long as you’re with me! Just you! My existence as a Puppet Master will be meaningful, okay? That’s my wish now.”
“Ah?! Ah?! E-excuse me?!”
Feeling the eerie aura radiating from “Lianhua,” Night Star and Night Lan froze in place.
No, the Loli before her isn’t Lianhua at all; it’s the Puppet Master manifesting with the consciousness of Star Eclipses!
“Y-you… are you the Puppet Master?”
“The Puppet Master? In the theater, you can call me that, but when it’s just the two of us, can you call me Little Lian? I like it when you call me that.”
“Umm… so… Little Lian?”
“Exactly! That’s it! I can hear your voice, and I love it! Have you thought it through? Become my puppet! I will give you my utmost affection; no one can replace your place in my heart. All future puppet shows will be performed just for you. How about it?”
The Puppet Master’s eyes sparkled as she grabbed Night Star’s hands, almost leaning over her completely.
“Ugh~ Calm down, please! (>д<)
Right now, Night Star feels like a prey locked onto by a hunter.
Poor and helpless.
It's not that she doesn't want to stand her ground; it’s just that the pressure from the Little Lian in front of her is way too intense!
Even an adult might not stand a chance!
