Inside the Astral Express, Party Car, Stelle's Room.
March 7th looked at Stelle's spacious and bright room and nodded in satisfaction.
"Hmm, it's quite... spacious. It won't be too inconvenient for the two of them to live together.
Besides, their relationship is much better than ours. There shouldn't be any issues, right?"
"Little Brother, what do you think?"
"I... have no problem with it."
Hiroshi replied.
Anyway, they could still split the room for sleeping, and since he might be leaving the Astral Express soon, he shouldn't trouble them too much.
Moreover, Stelle is so pure and kind, there won't be any issues. Plus, being able to see the cute and adorable her every day is great... Seeing him agree, Stelle instantly became overjoyed, and her golden eyes glanced toward him.
Hehe, this is great, he agreed!
When the time comes, she can use what happened between him and Station Master Asta to get closer to him.
"It's fine as long as you agree, Little Brother. That's settled then. You two chat first, I still need to prepare the things I need to bring."
After giving her instructions, March 7th left and returned to her own room to start packing the things she needed.
Following her departure, Hiroshi also began slowly looking around Stelle's room, familiarizing himself with it.
However, just then, Stelle secretly turned off the lights while he wasn't paying attention.
Seeing the brightly lit room suddenly plunge into darkness, Hiroshi felt puzzled.
Wh-What's going on? Why did the lights go out?
"Hehehe..."
Before he could figure out what was happening, Stelle's sudden sinister laugh sent a chill down his spine.
He saw Stelle, who had somehow found a large green coat tightly wrapped around her body, walking towards him with a mischievous smile.
"W-What are you doing?"
Hiroshi subconsciously took two steps back, but his calf accidentally tripped over the Tea Table behind him, causing him to stumble and partially lie down on it.
Just then, Stelle walked up to him, leaning forward slightly and looming over him, like a predator about to capture its prey.
Watching Stelle's face, which seemed to be the most perfect in the world, draw closer, Hiroshi unconsciously swallowed, and his heart rate sped up slightly.
No... it can't be what I'm thinking, right? She... shouldn't understand anything yet!
"Ta-da!!!"
Just as he was lost in wild thoughts, Stelle dramatically opened the coat wrapped around her body, revealing everything inside to him.
"Ah! You!"
Hiroshi frantically covered his eyes, but a gap remained between his middle and ring fingers.
Through that gap, he finally saw that Stelle's coat was filled with snacks.
"Shh... don't make a sound. I managed to sneak these away from March 7th and Dan Heng!"
Stelle put a finger to her lips, showing off triumphantly.
"Eh!?"
Hiroshi was stunned for a moment before finally realizing what was happening.
"So... you just wanted to share snacks with me..."
"Yeah, what were you thinking?"
"Uh... N-Nothing, don't worry about it..."
Hiroshi sighed with a wry smile.
Alas, I really do let my imagination run wild. How could someone so pure and adorable do something like that?
If I encounter something that makes me misinterpret things in the future... I'll just go along with her, since she definitely won't be thinking what I am... After some more time passed, Himeko, Dan Heng, and Welt returned to the Astral Express one after another.
"Section Chief Lin, have you truly made up your mind?"
Himeko confirmed Hiroshi's intentions again.
"Yes, Sister Himeko, I have decided, and the room has already been prepared."
"I... I see..."
Himeko paused slightly.
It seems this child has truly made up his mind.
Shortly after, the Astral Express slowly departed and began moving forward.
Everyone at the Space Station, including Madam Herta and Asta, gathered on the platform to say goodbye to him.
Asta's eyes were fixed intently on him, watching him reluctantly.
Madam Herta crossed her arms and pretended to look elsewhere indifferently, but the corner of her eye never left him.
But when Hiroshi turned to look, she immediately put on a facade of nonchalance and indifference.
Anyway... it's not like they won't meet again later... Thinking this, Madam Herta stopped lingering, turned, and left the platform, and the others also dispersed.
"Goodbye, Madam Herta, Station Master Asta, and Captain Arlan."
Hiroshi retracted his gaze and returned to the Astral Express.
"Hey! You! Hey!"
"Hmm?"
A sudden voice rang out. Hiroshi turned to look and clearly saw Pom-Pom, who reached his waist and looked like a plush toy.
"I am the Conductor—Pom-Pom. The Astral Express is about to start the Jump! Hurry up and find a seat!"
After acknowledging him, Hiroshi randomly found a seat and sat down. Stelle also sat next to him.
March 7th stood still, continuously murmuring, "I won't fall."
Seeing the silent Hiroshi, Stelle, thinking he was nervous, offered comfort.
"Are you nervous? Don't worry, if danger arises, I will definitely protect you!"
"Uh... Although I'm still weak right now, I will definitely become stronger later!"
"Thank you."
Hiroshi smiled gently.
She... really cares about me, and her personality is so pure. It's truly hard not to like her.
Speaking of which, in the original plot, it was the Stellaron that controlled Cocolia, leading to a series of tragedies.
If I could resolve the Stellaron before that happened, would things turn out differently?
Himeko and Welt, who were nearby, smiled in relief watching this scene.
"It seems their relationship is already very harmonious."
"Yes, this trip is a good chance for Dan Heng to also strengthen his relationship with them."
As the two talked, a broadcast sound suddenly drew everyone's attention.
"Hey, hey, hey! Everyone please take your seats! The Astral Express is about to begin the Jump! Please prepare yourselves!"
"3! 2! 1!"
As the countdown ended, the entire Astral Express began to turn transparent, then transformed into a streak of light and completely vanished;
The next second, it had already teleported near a vast white planet, which was none other than Jarilo-VI.