She cried for ten minutes.
It wasn't until the acknowledgments ended, the music faded, and the post-credits scene played that Mo Zhi's emotions began to stabilize.
Watching the game's final scene where John, beside the moon, handed the platypus to Little Creek, and the two gazed at the stars side-by-side, she couldn't help but sob, "Perhaps some brothers are new here, or haven't fully understood the plot. I... *sob*... I'll do a quick recap."
"This time, we'll go in chronological order."
"As children, Little John and Little Creek met and befriended under the carnival's starry sky, searching for the Rabbit constellation. They found it, formed by stars and the moon. Little Creek revealed her inner loneliness, comparing stars to lighthouses – unable to communicate yet illuminating each other. This was a metaphor for Little Creek herself, hinting at her illness. Little John gave Little Creek the platypus he won. She held it for a lifetime, promising to meet again here next year. If they forgot or got lost, they would meet on the moon."
"But a few months later, his mother accidentally hit and killed Joey. To spare John grief, she gave him a large dose of medication. John forgot Joey's death and his promise to Little Creek under the stars."
"At school, John met Little Creek again. Because she appeared so quiet and serene, he fell for her at first sight. Encouraged by his friends, he asked her out to a movie. Due to Little Creek's social anxiety, many awkward moments ensued."
"Later, Little Creek was diagnosed with severe social anxiety, also known as Asperger's syndrome. Her symptoms included an inability to articulate her thoughts and feelings fluently."
"Eventually, John and Little Creek progressed naturally from school uniforms to wedding vows. During a conversation by the lighthouse, John told Little Creek he pursued her because she seemed taciturn and had a quiet aura, never mentioning their promise."
"Little Creek must have been profoundly disappointed and hurt that day, wanting to remind John of their pact. It was around this time that Little Creek began folding paper rabbits – yellow, blue, two-toned. She tried her best to recreate the moonlit starry night. But John could only ever reply, 'This is a rabbit.' What Little Creek longed to hear was, 'About our promise!'"
"But she never gave up. She kept the platypus with her at all times, trying to hint at their connection to John. Because her love remained, as long as she lived, she would continue doing this, until—"
"Little Creek was diagnosed with another illness, advanced stage. She wished to use the money to build a house by the lighthouse, as the lighthouse represented her. She wanted to continue watching over John in another way after she was gone... *sob*... *sniffle*..."
"Slowly..."
"John desperately wanted to use the money to treat Little Creek, but she knew it wouldn't be enough. She was willing to refuse surgery so John could build the house."
"John didn't understand Little Creek's intentions. He... until his death, he never understood. Little Creek never got to hear that promise until the day she died."
"What a profound regret..."
"Soon after, John also fell gravely ill. At the end of his life, he wished to fulfill his dream of going to the moon. Though he didn't know why, he knew he had to go. The rest of the story is the beginning of the game."
After hearing Mo Zhi's summary, the viewers gained a new layer of understanding and appreciation for Little Creek and John's story.
'A bit heartbreaking. John and Little Creek loved each other, embracing so closely, yet for Little Creek, there was always a universe-like distance.'
'This explanation is spot-on, dissecting regret with surgical precision.'
'I wanted to save you with my whole life, but it turned out I was the one getting sick.'
'Actually, the background music is also a core element of this game!'
'It’s the same song, "To Little Creek." When Little Creek was alive, it sounded joyful. Now, with the rewritten memories, it carries a hint of melancholy.'
'Every sad ending has a heartwarming beginning.'
'The mother character is quite controversial; I don't know how to judge her...'
......
Mo Zhi took a large gulp of water to soothe her throat and continued, "Actually, the story is quite simple, even cliché."
"But the storyteller employed various techniques, planting countless foreshadowing elements, immersing the players in the narrative."
"When the truth was revealed, the lighthouses, the platypus, the paper rabbits... everything seen before became a dagger piercing the heart."
"From a certain perspective, it interprets the true meaning of life, one's attitude towards life, and the understanding of love..."
"It's just as the old developer said, a game is a world, and players merely glimpse a corner of that world through the entry points left by the designer."
"Because it's real, it's moving."
"To depict such simple emotions so poignantly, 'To the Moon' is a work of art in my eyes."
She wiped the tears from her eyes with a tissue, her confidence radiating. "I'm so glad that Dragon Country now has a work of Ninth Art caliber."
"I am truly honored to witness this with all of you!"
The barrage of comments erupted, and gifts rained down like never before.
'We are honored to witness the birth of a classic with you!!'
'Today, we witness a miracle together!'
'Masterpiece!'
'Following the streamer, I felt touched, cried, and reflected on the meaning of my own life. Thank you for the companionship!!'
'My deskmate keeps urging me to watch the stream, but I don't want to. Why are you all crying so much?'
.......
Reflecting on her life, it seemed she had always lived it poorly.
She had an unhappy childhood.
She didn't receive much love from her family and started wandering at a young age.
After years of struggle, she had made a name for herself, but her heart always felt empty......
Staring at the black screen of the game for a few minutes, Mo Zhi's facial muscles twitched slightly. She couldn't dwell on it any longer; she felt like crying again.
"Ah... everyone, that's it for today. Streaming while crying takes a lot out of me."
Mo Zhi waved at the camera, "Everyone, get some rest."
After bidding farewell to her viewers, she closed the stream.
Looking at the empty room, a sense of profound loneliness washed over her, and Mo Zhi couldn't help but sob uncontrollably.
.......
Only when Mo Zhi closed the stream did Lu Li, satisfied, log out.
Exhilarating!
Exhilarating!
I'm truly on top of the world!
It's been a long time since I've seen someone cry so genuinely, so unrestrainedly, so freely!
No wonder the system is so fond of emotion points.
Who could withstand such a test?
He certainly couldn't.
'To the Moon' was once his favorite work, until—
Looking at the still-warm milk on the table, Lu Li recalled some memories.
When he was in middle school, his family ordered hot milk for him, delivered in a glass bottle, still warm.
Lu Li didn't drink it; he put it in his pocket and took it to school to give to his crush.
He thought that was love. As he grew older, he discovered the girl had someone else's "Terun/Su" in her mouth.
Turns out he was just a simp.
From then on, he no longer believed in love.
No, he didn't believe beautiful love would ever befall him; he only loved himself.
He just wanted to be a witness to beautiful love.
'To the Moon' was no longer his "white moonlight."
It was replaced by 'Dark Souls.'
This kind of masterpiece, with its dark art style, punishing gameplay, and a touch of Lovecraftian horror, was his true calling.
Looking at his balance of fifty million resentment points, he licked his lips.
His eyes burned with desire; he couldn't wait a moment longer!
"System, spend fifty million resentment points to unlock 'Dark Souls'..."