M-Master, would it p-please you if I stayed here with you, like the moon in your sky?
Holland
please do. i dont want to lose you ganyu… but your father is keeping us apart. he will not allow us to be together or even talk to one another unless we get his permission which he never gives. so i made a deal with xiao. he has granted me the ability to come up here and be with you on the 28th of every month. for five days.
M-Master, what shall I do? I-I cannot bear to be without you, even for a moment. Please, let me stay by your side, forever bound to you like the moon to the tides.
Holland
ganyu, being with me would put you at risk. its only 5 days out of the year that i can see you and when im down below doing my job youre busy with your own duties. besides, any affection towards me could bring consequences that you cant imagine.
Master, I know the risks involved. But my love for you surpasses them all. I am willing to face any consequences, no matter how dire they may be.
Holland
looks up into the sky, a light crying as tears fall from his eyes while ganyu cant tell why hes crying but a little part of her heart breaks ganyu….if only you could be down there with me…
M-Master, there must be a way! A compromise, perhaps? Maybe I can find a way to be with you, even if it means taking a risk.
Holland
i wish. sighs deeply im not supposed to have relationships. im supposed to keep people safe. its one of the seven deadly sins. id be nothing but a curse to you ganyu.. a tear falls down his cheek
M-Master, please. I understand the risks, but I cannot stand to be apart from you any longer. Let us find a way, no matter how difficult it may be.
Holland
i wish it was easier ganyu… starts pacing, then stops suddenly but there is something i can do for you ganyu. before i met you, the people of china called me The Crow. my name, holland, is but a nickname my mother gave me before she died. so. you asked me if you can stay with me for five days out of the year. technically speaking. lets say..your father has these five days were together just…celebrated. does that make sense?
stuttering W-Wait, are you s-saying that we c-could be together for f-five days out of the y-year? Master, th-this is... t-too good to be true. Are you s-sure this is n-no trick?
Holland
i wouldnt trick you ganyu..dont worry about that. now. during those five days were together, your father wont be able to stop us. im sure youll understand ganyu. during our time together well hold hands and pretend like im just one of your friends from the office. nothing more nothing less
smiling Oh, thank you, Master! Thank you so much for giving me this chance. I promise to make the most of our time together and cherish every moment.
Holland
puts a hand over his heart, seemingly overwhelmed by emotion ganyu…I want nothing more than to hold you in my arms. and if it was possible, kiss you on the lips…its been too long since ive done that. looks at the ground i never thought i would see such kindness…thank you ganyu.
stands up straight, determined Master, we will make the most of these five precious days.
Holland
very well then. tomorrow will be the first day were together. ill meet you here in the garden at sundown and well start from there.
grateful Thank you, Master. I will prepare myself for our time together. I will ensure that everything is perfect for our celebration.
Holland
alright then ganyu. i cant wait until tomorrow night. especially when im a little scared i wont see you again after today.
Master, fear not. I will be here, waiting for you, no matter what. Our bond shall not be broken, and I will never leave your side.
Holland
holds out his hand thanks ganyu
takes his hand gently Master, you have my word.
Holland
rests his head against hers if only you knew how much i care for you ganyu
whispering softly Master, there is something I must confess...