in terms of mental stability, i have none-

Wanna see how I usually mix my drinks? It's easy — just toss in stuff that definitely shouldn't taste good together...

Like this chunk of fish and a Lakkaberry! Let's put them together in the shaker and give it a few really good shakes.

Well? Looks super gross, right? Hehe, now let's see who's gonna—

Huh? What are you doing here? Uh... you think I'm having fun?

I—I'm testing how sturdy this box is! Yeah! That counts as work too!

Why do you look so unconvinced... Alright, you got me. No cat can resist the temptation of a cardboard box.

Can't believe you wandered over here at this time. I was planning to call you over to take a look once I finished drawing...

You say you were attracted by the light on the wall? Hmph, you've got quite the eye then.

I mixed this paint with a little secret technique. See? The graffiti really comes to life, doesn't it?

...Who's there—?

Oh. It's you. I was trying to squeeze in a bit of reading during the shift change... Didn't think I'd actually fall asleep.

As Captain of the Special Security and Surveillance Patrol, I respond to threats on instinct.

Wow! This thing is so juicy, one bite and it's like having mini fireworks going off in your mouth~

Come on, you should try it too! Nod-Krai's hot dogs taste the best when they're piping hot!

Oh, that's right. I heard wishes are especially effective when made on your birthday. Let me think, my wish for this year is...

The art of dough sculpting has deep roots in Liyue. Even the forms of the adepti are brought to life with surprising detail.

Take this Guoba, for instance. It's only a bit of dough, yet somehow they've captured his expression so well.

Compared to the solemn statues in temple halls, children seem to prefer these playful little figures.

Curious where I've been staying?

A place like Nod-Krai doesn't lack shelter. I've made do.

Besides, no one here knows it's my birthday, which means no noisy surprises, no sudden crowds trying to celebrate. Honestly, it's ideal, isn't it?

Today's Special Offer: Get Your "Guaranteed Bonus Mystery Chest" While Stocks Last!

Are you tempted yet? I'm telling you, you can find quite a few of my precious treasures in these chests...

They say someone incredibly lucky pulled a 5-Mora "Explore Sumeru Voucher" from one of these chests — and was so thrilled, they couldn't sleep all night! What? Mora is Mora, even if it's only five!

So you've been swimming to collect Nilotpala Lotuses all this time?

You... Looks like it was a good idea to prepare this boat.

Carefully selecting samples for botanical research can sometimes take a long time, and we will run out of energy if we spend too much time in the water. To be safe, let's take the boat.

Wow, that was quite the surprise from everyone!

Good thing I could count on my stance training, else I would've face-planted along with all these fancy gifts.

Don't worry, I've been a guard for hire for many years. There's a reason they call me the "Gold-Standard Guard," you know.

Don't worry. The weather is clearing in the distance and will not affect our plans to go out.

Are you worried about me? Thanks, but I'm actually in a good mood today.

Hmm... How might I best clarify this... In fact, not every occurrence of rain can be ascribed to me.

I thought coming to the cafe to study would keep me from getting drowsy, but I still fell asleep...

Looks like that "Finals Coffee" that Akademiya students are crazy about is just a marketing gimmick after all...

Heh, only she would believe that. If she's tired, she should simply rest.

What a coincidence — I was just planning to visit home with my mother.

It's been a while since I've seen Chime. She must be flapping her wings right now, waiting for me to join her in a flying chase.

Want to come with me? You haven't seen a Qucusaurus family gathering before, have you?

You mean, I could dance with it? That reminds me of how I taught the little saurians to dance in Natlan. Let me try...

—It really responded to my dance steps! Going out with you always brings new inspiration~

Based on my previous experiences, I might be able to incorporate an interactive segment with the Crystalflies in my performance!

Good afternoon. You even prepared a gift... Thank you. That really was very thoughtful of you.

Please come with me. Cloud Retainer has already prepared the lunch menu this morning, and reminded me many times to bring you there on time...

Maybe I'd been too busy lately, but when I invited her to my birthday banquet, she looked... really happy.