Luke "Persistent Wishes"/Rewards

Story Summary

This story takes place in Year 2. Luke has confessed to the MC, and the two are a romantic couple.

Half a month ago, Luke and the MC were hanging out when suddenly Luke saw a news notification about “Song of the Prince” collaborating with HoYoLand and launching a videogame of the same name. “Song of the Prince” was an anime movie that they secretly watched when they were young. The MC embarrassingly recalled that she cried when the prince died. Luke excitedly invited the MC to check it out with him as the videogame will allow the player to change the ending. Fast forward to today, Luke surprise-visits the MC at her house. She thought he’s on a mission elsewhere, but he decided to take a small break before his next mission. He misses her and despite his tight schedule, he intends to push forward with their plan to visit HoYoLand tomorrow to help the “prince”. Knowing that he is tired, the MC asks Luke to stay the night.

The MC wakes up to a smiling and excited Luke. After breakfast, they head out to HoYoLand. Luke has researched a lot about the place so he has a list of rides they will try out. But for their first stop, they head to HoYo castle - it is where the “Song of the Prince” game experience zone is being held. Enjoying the atmosphere, Luke playacts as Prince Homu and invites the princess to travel with him. Playing along, the MC accepts the invitation.

Luke and the MC reach the “Song of the Prince” area, but is greeted by a pathetic setup. Moreover, the characters in the game look low quality. They are disappointed, especially Luke, but a staff persuades them to still try it out. They are handed the controllers and they start the game. In the game, the princess will have to look for the “Sword of Valor” and then hand it over to the prince in order to defeat the enemy. In the end, both the “prince” and the “princess” fight the enemy together. The “princess” ends up being the one to use the sword to kill the enemy.

After the game, the MC notices that Luke seems to have exerted extra effort in the game. Luke really wants to win the game because the story of the game is special to her. She assures him that he indeed fulfilled a childhood wish of hers. The staff gives them Prince Homu and Princess Homei badges, and persuades them to help each other in puttiing their badges. Luke takes the Princess Homei badge and the MC takes the Prince Homu badge. Seemingly like a wedding ceremony, they pin each other’s badge.

Luke and the MC continue to stroll through the park. They are able to try out most of the rides in Luke’s checklist. After a while, they take a break. The MC guesses that Luke is not just trying to fulfill her childhood wishes. Luke admits that there are two things that make his life meaningful in this world. One is his career. And the other is her smile. He is troubled because he feels like he’s not giving enough to her. Because of the nature of his work, he can’t be with her all the time. And thus, he wants to treasure every moment he has with her to fulfill her wishes. The MC reassures Luke that she likes the way they are now. Her only wish is for Luke to have her at his heart all the time. She gives him a soft kiss and asks him one in return. In the middle of kissing, Luke's phone suddenly buzzes. It is Aaron Yishmir, informing him that he’s on his way to the amusement park. Realizing that he needs to leave soon, Luke invites the MC to ride the carousel with him.

Luke and the MC have the carousel all to themselves as most people are watching the fireworks on another area. Luke admits that when he was young, he found it embarrassing to ride a carousel. But there was one mission he had where he was assigned to protect an elderly couple. Every Valentine’s Day, the elderly couple ride the carousel together. The MC then tells him that actually, one of her childhood wishes was to ride the carousel with Luke. He suggests that they ride the carousel every year from now on. Soon, it’s time for Luke to go. Luke tells the MC “I love you” but the words got drowned out in the noise. Somehow, she knows what he said, but she asks him to repeat his words as she did not hear him. He says it’s all right if she didn’t catch it because he can tell her again after he returns. Later that night, Luke calls the MC on the phone. After a short chat, the MC tells him “I love you too”. But it was drowned out by a car noise on Luke’s side. Luke asks her to repeat what she said. The MC throws the same words back to him - that it’s all right if he didn’t catch it because she will tell him again after he returns.

Illustrations

Uncontrollable UrgeLuke's chin is so sensitive that a mere touch can turn his ears red.

Video Call

Video Call		Luke: Persistent Wishes (After Story 6)

Video Call script

Luke: Good evening. Are you getting ready for bed?

Luke: I just finished the mission and got back to the hotel. Just letting you know that all is well.

Luke: Huh, your clothes look familiar... It looks like the coat I left the last time I was back.

Luke: Ah, of course you can wear it. I just thought that you look good... in my clothes.

Luke: Can you wear it for me when I get back?

Luke: What? Only for today!

Luke: Okay... I get it. I'll head back now.

Luke: I wasn't joking. I finished the mission and was going to return to Stellis tonight, anyway.

Luke: Wait, let me check the train schedule...

Luke: It looks like there's a train to Stellis in half an hour. The trip will take two hours, but it's already very late now.

Luke: When I arrive at your place, it will be early in the morning. I don't want to disturb your sleep. I'd rather come tomorrow morning...

Luke: Huh? You'll wait up for me no matter how late I come back?

Luke: Okay, I'll get prepared to set off right away then.

Luke: If you feel sleepy, just take a nap. I'll call you when I arrive. See you later.

Story Locations

Main Character's Residence
Your Residence

Time's Antiquities
Luke's Home

Main Character's Residence
Your Residence

HoYoLand

HoYoLand
Attic of the Castle

HoYoLand
Alleyway

HoYoLand
Carousel

Story Characters

Luke Pearce

Aaron Yishmir

Staff