Xinran’s shoulders shook as she leaned against my chest. Tears sliding down her cheeks, she whispered, "I don’t know what the other world looks like. This is the only world I’ve ever known. That is why I would rather I never knew that it existed."

I held her hand tightly. "But… I’m in the other world too, Xinran…"

Xinran looked at me and said stubbornly, "I know, but I can see you and touch you in this world, big brother. What if I awaken in the other world, but you aren’t there? What is Xinran supposed to do by herself? I’m terrified that this is all a dream. I’m terrified that I’ll wake up and find that I’m all alone. That is why I would rather never awaken…"

"Xinran, I…"

I hugged her tightly and gave her a kiss on the cheek. "Very well, we’ll take things one step at a time, then. I’ll let you feel my existence in the other world, okay? When you’re ready, I’ll show you many sights you’ve never seen, experience many things that you’ve never experienced…"

"Mn!"

Xinran nodded strongly and held my neck tighter. "I don’t care which world I live in. I won’t be alone as long as it is one with you in it, big brother…"

Me: "..."

……

After I managed to convince Xinran to fall asleep,...