The evening sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm orange glow over Inazuma City, its light reflecting off the tiled roofs of the Kamisato Estate, the sakura trees in the garden swaying gently in the breeze. The air was heavy with the scent of cherry blossoms and the distant tang of saltwater from the harbor, a serene facade that belied the turmoil within the Kamisato siblings, their reputations battered by the recent Teyvat Second Creation broadcast.
Ayaka Kamisato stood in her private quarters, her Cryo Vision glowing faintly at her waist, her silver hair catching the fading light as she stared at the bamboo knife she had received as a reward, her expression a mix of embarrassment and frustration. The broadcast had ended, its final message still ringing in her ears, "Video ends, thanks for watching," followed by her reward, "A bamboo knife for hitting the sap," a cruel reminder of her portrayal as a ruthless sister, her voice a quiet mutter as she said, "This is just adding insult to injury."
Ayato, her brother, had fared no better, his reward a box of assorted milk teas, a mocking nod to his obsession that had led to his on screen defeat, his voice a bitter whisper as he said, "They'll never let me live this down." The broadcast room chat had been merciless, with Xander, Yoimiya, and Yae Miko all echoing the infamous line, "Life is over, there is no place for you in this family," their words a dagger to the siblings' pride.
Even Klee had joined in, her innocent tone writing, "Life is over, there is no place for you in this family," prompting Jean to intervene, her voice stern as she wrote, "Klee, do you want to go to the confinement room again?" Ayaka had pleaded in the chat, her tone desperate as she wrote, "Please stop repeating it, I can't face anyone now."
Ayato's response was equally distraught, his voice a mix of shame and worry as he wrote, "My image is ruined, how will I work with my colleagues?" Kaeya, ever the opportunist, wrote, "This makes me want milk tea, I'll grab a cup later."
Kujou Sara commented, her tone intrigued as she wrote, "The Kamisato family's dynamic is quite interesting." Beidou laughed, her voice booming as she wrote, "I didn't expect Ayaka to have such a fierce side, hahaha!"
Thoma tried to comfort them, his tone reassuring as he wrote, "Master, Miss, it's just a second creation, people will laugh for a few days, then a new video will take the spotlight." Xander countered, his voice teasing as he wrote, "I remember every second creation vividly, don't count on it fading."
Xingqiu added, his tone mischievous as he wrote, "I've written it all down, every detail." Tartaglia panicked, his voice a plea as he wrote, "Xingqiu, you didn't write down my dance, did you?"
Xingqiu replied, his tone smug as he wrote, "Of course I did, every step, it's quite vivid." Ningguang intervened, her voice firm as she wrote, "Xingqiu, confiscate it, no writing allowed."
Beidou laughed, her tone generous as she wrote, "I don't care who writes what, I'm more open than some people." The chat buzzed with reactions until the broadcast room closed, ejecting everyone back to their respective locations, leaving the Kamisato siblings to face the aftermath.
Ayaka stood in her room, her expression hollow as she muttered, "The little turtle, the outburst, it's a double blow, my image as the Egret Princess is gone." She imagined the citizens of Inazuma whispering about her, their laughter echoing in her mind, her voice a quiet plea as she said, "How can I show my face now?"
Determined to salvage her dignity, she called out, her voice firm, "Thoma, summon the tailor, I need new clothes!" Thoma appeared, his Pyro Vision glowing at his hip, his tone efficient as he replied, "Right away, Miss, I'll handle it."
As an all round retainer, Thoma was skilled in many tasks, tailoring among them, his voice reassuring as he said, "We'll design something new, no more turtle reflections." Ayaka nodded, her resolve firm as she muttered, "This outfit caused this mess, it has to go."
Meanwhile, Ayato had returned to his office at the Yashiro Commission, his Hydro Vision glowing faintly as he stepped inside, only to be met with stifled laughter from his colleagues, their hands covering their mouths as they tried to suppress their amusement. Ayato's eyes twitched, his voice a strained whisper as he said, "I can't deal with this."
He turned to leave, his voice curt as he announced, "I'm going home." The moment he stepped outside, the laughter erupted behind him, one colleague gasping, "The milk tea guy, beaten by his sister, how pathetic!"
Another added, their tone mocking, "Ayato's a joke now." A third voice chimed in, "Lucky we're nobodies, the second creation won't target us."
Ayato's shoulders slumped, his voice a mix of frustration and despair as he muttered, "I've outsmarted Yae Miko, but a broadcast undid me." He walked through the streets of Inazuma City, the whispers of passersby following him, their giggles a constant reminder of his humiliation, his voice a quiet plea as he said, "I just want this day to end."
But the day's challenges were far from over, as a sudden commotion erupted near the city's outskirts, the sound of clashing steel and cries of alarm echoing through the air as a group of rogue shogunate soldiers ambushed a resistance convoy, their blades gleaming with malicious intent. The convoy, carrying supplies for Watatsumi Island, was led by Gorou, his Geo Vision glowing as he fought back, his voice a desperate shout as he said, "We can't let them take the supplies, hold the line!"
Ayaka and Thoma, hearing the commotion, rushed to the scene, Ayaka's Cryo Vision flaring as she drew her fan, her voice filled with resolve as she said, "Thoma, we can't let the resistance fall, let's help!" Thoma nodded, his Pyro Vision glowing as he summoned his spear, his voice steady as he replied, "I'm with you, Miss, let's protect them!"
Ayato, still reeling from his humiliation, heard the sounds of battle and hesitated, his voice a quiet mutter as he said, "I can't face more shame, but I can't abandon my duty." Steeling himself, he joined the fight, his Hydro Vision glowing as he drew his sword, his voice determined as he shouted, "I'll prove I'm more than a joke, let's do this!"
The rogue shogunate leader, a tall woman with an Electro Vision, sneered as she spotted the Kamisato siblings, her voice dripping with disdain as she said, "The Kamisato family, here to meddle again, you'll regret this!" She unleashed a bolt of lightning, the crackling energy streaking toward Ayaka, but Ayaka countered with a burst of Cryo, her fan creating a shield of ice that absorbed the attack, her voice calm as she replied, "We fight for the people, not for your schemes!"
Thoma struck from the side, his spear igniting with Pyro energy as he drove back a group of soldiers, his voice a fierce shout as he said, "You won't harm the resistance while I'm here!" The flames forced the soldiers back, their armor scorched, but the Electro Vision wielder retaliated, her blade crackling with lightning as she charged at Thoma, her voice a snarl as she shouted, "You'll pay for that, retainer!"
Ayato moved to support him, his Hydro Vision creating a torrent of water that doused the lightning, his voice a determined growl as he said, "I'm not just the milk tea guy, let's see how you handle this!" He followed with a series of swift slashes, his blade cutting through the soldiers' defenses, their cries of panic echoing as they stumbled back.
Gorou, fighting alongside them, summoned a Geo banner that bolstered their defenses, his voice filled with gratitude as he shouted, "Thank you, Kamisato family, we'd be lost without you!" Ayaka and Thoma worked together, their Cryo and Pyro combining to create a swirling vortex of fire and ice that engulfed the remaining soldiers, their voices a united shout as Ayaka said, "Together, we'll stop them!"
The rogue leader, enraged, unleashed a massive Electro explosion, her voice a scream as she shouted, "You'll all fall!" Ayato countered with a Hydro shield, his voice a taunt as he replied, "I've had worse days, you'll need to do better!"
The combined efforts of the Kamisato siblings, Thoma, and Gorou overwhelmed the rogue soldiers, their morale breaking as they fled, leaving the convoy safe, the resistance fighters cheering as they thanked their saviors. Gorou turned to Ayaka, his Geo Vision dimming as he smiled, his voice warm as he said, "Your family's honor is intact, thank you for your help."
Ayaka nodded, her Cryo Vision fading as she replied, "We fight for Inazuma's people, that's what matters." Ayato, his Hydro Vision dimming, added, his voice a mix of relief and resolve, "The broadcast doesn't define us, our actions do."
Thoma rested his spear on his shoulder, his Pyro Vision dimming as he said, "You both make Inazuma proud, let's keep fighting for our people." The siblings shared a moment of quiet resolve, their bond strengthened by the battle, the humiliation of the broadcast fading in the face of their duty, the struggles of Inazuma far from over, but their determination unwavering.
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