[ Xiao is having a time with the nature effects and the general uncertainty of what's going to happen -- mostly the former -- but he sees Haruka and straightens himself out. He doesn't want to worry him and give him more anxiety than he probably has. ]
It was well-planned.
[ An understatement, but Xiao will give him an approving nod. ]
The type of performance is different than what I used to. That...does not mean it was bad, though.
[Absolutely not!! He has never had this much genuine praise at one time, so many people here are weirdly nice to him???]
...Yeah. It's what I do, as an idol, and it's... what I've spent most of my life working on. Which I know that's not much time at all, compared to your duty, but... y'know. It's still important.
My duty is one of bloodshed and slaughter. To be able to face others with a smile on one's face, and instill positive feelings in those who look up to you...
[ He doesn't actually know what an idol is, but he knows what entertainers are. ]
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It was well-planned.
[ An understatement, but Xiao will give him an approving nod. ]
The type of performance is different than what I used to. That...does not mean it was bad, though.
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[He absolutely wanted to brighten everyone’s mood with the performance, but actually admitting to that? Hell no.]
Did you… like it, then?
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There's no reason why I wouldn't.
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[Disappointed, maybe? But he's a professional! He can take some critiques!]
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Why are you under the impression that I didn't enjoy it?
[ A grunt, then: ]
...There was someone in Teyvat...whose song...saved my life. It reminded me of that, just a little.
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His cheeks go pink, and he clears his throat as he looks away. That’s… that’s a hell of a review, isn’t it?]
Oh. I’m - that’s very high praise, Xiao-san…
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[ lmao got emmmm ]
Is there something wrong with it?
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[He hesitates for a moment, fidgeting.]
I’m just… I’m just really glad you think so highly of something like that. It was really last minute and it’s not like it was a proper live…
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Is this what you do for a living? Is that why it means that much to you?
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...Yeah. It's what I do, as an idol, and it's... what I've spent most of my life working on. Which I know that's not much time at all, compared to your duty, but... y'know. It's still important.
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My duty is one of bloodshed and slaughter. To be able to face others with a smile on one's face, and instill positive feelings in those who look up to you...
[ He doesn't actually know what an idol is, but he knows what entertainers are. ]
...There's nothing insignificant about that.
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Thank you, Xiao-san. I’ll try to bring you all the positivity I can in this shitty place.