Ganyu was very depressed.
Ningguang, keqing, and Shenhe were all close to Takumi.
But she, the one treating everyone to dinner, suddenly felt like an outsider.
How could she not feel depressed?
"Speaking of which, why is Ganyu treating us today?"
"Aren't you trying to lose weight?"
After Ningguang sat down, she poured herself a cup of tea and asked curiously.
It really was strange.
Ganyu treating guests?
That was shocking.
Ganyu had been in Liyue for so long, yet she had never invited anyone to a meal.
Usually, she only ate Qingxin.
Last year, she even received a recipe from Ningguang to help her avoid gaining weight.
She could eat without worrying—at least for a while.
But after some time, she realized she still gained weight.
So she stopped eating anything indulgent.
But today she suddenly invited everyone out?
Did something break inside her?
Was she no longer afraid of gaining weight?
Hearing Ningguang's question, Ganyu smiled.
Then she explained:
"Takumi helped me fix my physical problem."
"Now I won't gain weight no matter what I eat."
"So I'm inviting everyone to dinner!"
"It's a memorable day, isn't it?"
As she said this, Ganyu smiled happily.
Her biggest worry had finally been resolved.
She was genuinely overjoyed.
Ningguang was stunned for a moment.
Ganyu's problem… solved?
She looked carefully at Ganyu.
It didn't look as though she had become a Herrscher.
"Well, if so, congratulations."
Ningguang withdrew her gaze.
Keqing also congratulated her:
"Congratulations, Ganyu."
"This way you don't have to worry about gaining weight anymore."
They all knew how long this issue had troubled her.
Ganyu nodded with a bright smile.
Her earlier depression completely vanished.
Before long, the waiter returned with the dishes.
One plate after another of delicious food.
Ningguang and keqing were stunned.
Did she order this much?
Was this even edible?
This had to be retaliatory eating.
The two were momentarily speechless.
After all the dishes were served, Ganyu said cheerfully:
"Come, let's eat."
"Don't be polite!"
She picked up her chopsticks immediately.
She couldn't wait any longer.
So after greeting them, she started eating.
As she transformed into a rice cooker before their eyes, everyone's lips twitched.
She really let herself go.
Even though they were speechless, everyone also began eating.
Most of the food ended up being eaten by Ganyu.
She ate with complete satisfaction.
Her stomach bulged slightly.
Seeing her content expression, the others didn't even know what to say.
It really suited her.
Sweet Ganyu.
After finishing the meal, Ganyu stood up happily.
"I'll go down and pay the bill."
"Let's go walk around afterward—to digest."
Takumi and the others understood immediately.
Her so-called walking meant going to the snack street, didn't it?
To continue eating?
So Ganyu was a natural-born foodie?
Well, after holding back for so long, who wouldn't explode?
Hmm?
Something had been discovered.
She had held back for a long time.
Hiss.
Ganyu, my interest in you has increased.
The older the celestial adeptus, the more surprising she becomes.
Ganyu sensed something off.
She looked at Takumi suspiciously.
"It feels like you're thinking something weird."
"Just my imagination?"
She muttered to herself.
Takumi's head filled with black lines.
"Yes, your imagination."
"Let's go."
He pushed aside his strange thoughts and stood up.
Seeing this, keqing and Ningguang rose as well.
Ganyu remained unconvinced.
Her sixth sense was always accurate.
Takumi must have been thinking something improper.
Unacceptable.
Thinking this, she felt a bit displeased.
However, Takumi had already walked out.
No matter how dissatisfied she felt, she could only swallow it.
Everyone went downstairs.
Ganyu settled the bill.
After paying, she asked the group:
"Is there anything you want to do?"
"If not, let's go shopping together."
Ganyu sent out an invitation to shop.
Would they agree?
Takumi shrugged.
"I don't mind."
"What about you two?"
"Do you have anything to do this afternoon?"
He was completely free.
But keqing and Ningguang…
They probably had something to take care of.
Hearing Takumi's question, both nodded.
"I have something to attend to."
"I won't be joining you for shopping."
"Me as well."
Both had work.
So they would leave shopping to Takumi and Ganyu.
They wouldn't participate.
They had responsibilities to handle.
"Oh, alright."
Ganyu felt a little disappointed.
But she soon perked up.
In that case, she could walk with Takumi and Shenhe.
After keqing and Ningguang bid farewell, they left.
Only Takumi, Shenhe, and Ganyu remained.
"Then let's go for a walk."
"I'm taking the whole day off anyway."
Ganyu didn't overthink it.
After speaking, she headed ahead.
Takumi took Shenhe with him and followed.
Along the way, Ganyu looked around happily.
"Takumi!"
"The changes here are really big, aren't they?"
"Who would have thought this place was a ruin a few years ago?"
She had witnessed all of Liyue's changes.
Guiliyuan once had a city here, but due to the Archon War, it was abandoned.
People moved to what became Liyue Harbor.
Guiliyuan fell into ruin.
Later, due to karmic remnants, the land became uninhabitable, visited by few.
Eventually, it became a breeding ground for monsters.
Then Takumi arrived.
He decided to develop the area.
It was cleaned up and rebuilt until it became the bustling district they saw now.
All within just a few years.
Seeing everything, Ganyu felt deep admiration.
Liyue was growing stronger and livelier.
More cities were rising.
As a member of Liyue, Ganyu felt truly happy.
Hearing her admiration, Takumi smiled.
"It's all thanks to everyone's support."
"Otherwise, it would have been impossible."
"By the way, Ganyu, it's about time."
"Do you want to find a place to rest?"
Takumi suddenly remembered.
"It's noon. You should take a lunch break."