"What a cute child, what's your name?"
Looking at the tiny Little Yunjin in front of her, Raiden Makoto couldn't help but exclaim.
Perhaps influenced by Makoto, Raiden Makoto was becoming more and more fond of children.
And facing Raiden Makoto's inquiry, Little Yunjin was not shy at all.
She answered seriously, "Big sister, my name is Yun Jin."
"Yun as in 'clouds unfurling and mist rolling,' Jin as in 'violet for a peaceful year.'"
Little One's face turned red as she said, a little embarrassed, "Although, although I don't know what those two phrases mean,"
"But my parents told me I could say that when introducing myself."
Yun Jin's voice was soft and adorable, coupled with her cute expression, making her a perfect Little Cuties.
Immediately after, Yun Jin continued, "Big brother, big sister, if you're here to watch an opera, I suggest you come back in a few days,"
"Because Yunhan Troupe isn't performing today."
As she finished speaking, Makoto and the others exchanged glances.
They had come specifically to watch an opera, but now they were told there would be no performance today, which was somewhat unlucky.
It was well known that Yunhan Troupe was the most famous opera troupe in Liyue, with every seat filled daily, as it had been for decades.
The sudden cancellation of Yunhan Troupe's performance now likely meant some unforeseen event had occurred.
Makoto looked at Little Yunjin beside him, then gently asked, "Little One, when will Yunhan Troupe be able to perform again?"
Yun Jin shook her head gently: "I don't know either, I just feel like my parents have been busier than usual lately,"
"Once they get through this busy period, they should resume normal performances."
As she spoke, Yun Jin seemed to suddenly remember something. She picked up a notice board from a nearby table and began to read it in a childish voice.
"Effective immediately, Yunhan Troupe will be closed for several days, specific… specific…"
It was clear that Little Yunjin was trying hard to read the rest of the content, but it was beyond her comprehension.
"Big brother, there are many words on it that I don't recognize. Please, you should read it yourself."
Yun Jin handed the notice board to Makoto.
Makoto took the notice and carefully read its contents.
The general meaning was that Yunhan Troupe had recently experienced some changes, and the exact return date was yet to be determined.
"It seems we won't be able to watch an opera today. Let's come back another day."
After reading the announcement, Raiden Makoto also expressed her understanding.
Ei nodded, sighing, "It can only be so. It's just a pity we couldn't witness the rumored liyue opera."
Makoto comforted her, "As long as you are still in Liyue, you will have the opportunity in the future."
At this moment, Yun Jin's voice came from the side: "Big brother, big sister,"
"If, if you don't mind, I can sing an opera for you!"
"My mother once said that whenever guests come to Yunhan Troupe to watch an opera, we must not let them leave disappointed after arriving with anticipation."
"Now that the troupe is busy, I want to perform a short segment in their place."
"Will you be my audience?"
All this time, Little Yunjin had been quietly practicing opera alone in the courtyard.
She felt she could perform on stage, she just lacked an opportunity.
Looking at Makoto and his group, Yun Jin realized her chance had come.
As for Little Yunjin proactively offering to sing opera, Makoto was somewhat surprised.
He only knew that Yun Jin, twenty years later, would become a renowned opera star in Liyue.
He hadn't expected that the current Little Yunjin was so eager to perform on stage.
He wondered what it would be like for Little Yunjin to perform on stage; it should be very interesting, right?
Thinking this, Makoto chuckled and said, "Little Yunjin, then we trouble you to sing a liyue opera segment."
"As for the specific piece, we won't choose; just sing what you are best at."
"We are very much looking forward to your performance. Go for it."
Originally, Yun Jin was worried that Makoto would think she was too young and wouldn't want to waste time with her.
She hadn't expected Makoto to agree so decisively.
This trust greatly encouraged Yun Jin.
"Mhm, I will sing the opera well."
Yun Jin quickly put on her usual opera robe and applied her makeup.
Once everything was ready, she strode onto the stage.
At this moment, Yun Jin felt her heart pounding incessantly, the thumping sound echoing in her ears.
This was her first time on stage, and although there were only three audience members, for Yun Jin, it was a huge challenge.
She was very nervous,
afraid she would mess up her first stage performance.
But the moment she stood on the stage, her entire aura changed noticeably.
She was no longer as nervous and flustered as before; instead, she exuded composure and confidence.
While learning opera, her parents had repeatedly told Yun Jin two things.
The first was that once on stage, even if there was no one in the audience, she must complete the entire performance.
The second was that after going on stage, she must forget herself and become the character in the opera.
Hundreds and thousands of practice sessions had made Yun Jin exceptionally familiar with opera.
She instantly entered the performance state.
Yun Jin stood in the center of the stage, flicking her sleeves, and then spoke clearly: "A good marriage is predestined in a past life, the Matchmaker's red thread has long been woven…"
When Yun Jin first opened her mouth, the Raiden sisters exchanged glances, their expressions somewhat surprised.
This was their first time hearing liyue opera and witnessing its varied vocal styles.
No wonder liyue opera was said to be an artistic heritage of Liyue Harbor for many years.
Just sitting there and listening for a moment, one could clearly feel what it meant to be both refined and popular.
A profound song is not necessarily unrecognized; there will always be connoisseurs and elegant lyrics.
It was then that Ei turned to look at Makoto beside her and asked, "Makoto, what is a Matchmaker?"
"Is that a profession? Similar to the Three Commissions of Inazuma?"
Ever since arriving in Liyue Harbor, Ei had discovered many new terms.
For example, the term Matchmaker, she was hearing it for the first time.
Regarding Ei's confusion, Makoto also smiled and explained, "The Matchmaker is a celestial deity, specifically responsible for arranging marriages between men and women."
"Legend has it that if the Matchmaker binds two people together with a red thread, then those two people will stay together forever."
Ei uttered an "oh" as if she understood, then said nothing more.
She sat quietly, listening to Yun Jin sing, appearing to be deep in thought.
After a while, Makoto felt someone suddenly take his wrist.
Looking down, Ei had found a red thread from somewhere.
She was earnestly taking the red thread, tying one end to her own wrist and the other end to Makoto's wrist.
This Country bumpkin,
probably thought that by finding a red thread and tying them together, they would never be separated.
Truly adorably silly.
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