Miscellaneous

♡ Wangshu Inn at miHoYo’s Headquarters

At miHoYo’s headquarters in Shanghai, there is a display of a Wangshu Inn built with LEGO. Atop the uppermost terrace, the figures of Xiao and Lumine are placed together. This terrace is not only the place where Xiao and Lumine first meet, but it is also known as a popular spot for lovers in the game’s lore. 

♡ Genshin Concert 2023 - Melodies of an Endless Journey

In December 2023, the official Genshin Impact YouTube channel broadcasted a concert titled “Melodies of an Endless Journey”. During the concert the orchestra performed Lovers’ Oath on the backdrop of a moonlit Wangshu Inn while also showcasing a video of Xiao’s first meeting with the Traveler. The aforementioned song, the moonlight and the meeting have a lot of romantic subtext. The inclusion of this song in this particular setting further proves that Lovers’ Oath is meant to be associated with Xiao and Lumine.

This performance is immediately followed by Hang by a Thread which plays during the climax of Perilous Trail. That cutscene is another important moment in Xiao’s story that reveals a lot about the bond he shares with Lumine. 

♡ Voice Actors

Voice actors are not representative of the writers’ vision with regards to the characters of Xiao and Lumine, nor do they indicate future story developments. Their personal opinions, that are presented below, should only be considered as fun trivia.

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Lumine’s Japanese voice actress, 悠木 碧 (Yuuki Aoi), mentioned in the 2nd Anniversary Interview that she really likes Xiao.

Alright so, I really like Xiao… I feel that the Archon Quest at the Chasm is the most impressive to me!
(Anniversary Interview)

In the 3rd Anniversary Interview, she spoke of Xiao again, saying was happy to see Xiao’s nervous side during the Lantern Rite.

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In the Character Release Interview of Xiao, his Japanese voice actor, 松岡 禎丞 (Matsuoka Yoshitsugu), mentioned that he had to be mindful and fine-tune his voice while recording Xiao’s lines. This is because Xiao speaks differently when he is interacting with Traveler compared to the times he is interacting with other characters.

During his 2nd Anniversary Interview, he recalls the first Lantern Rite and he feels tears come out when Traveler invites Xiao to join. He also adds that as Xiao has more and more journeys and experiences with Traveler, he feels that Xiao is getting closer to the Traveler and that he's starting to open up to them each time. Sometimes, when he records, he gets asked by the staff “Why do you sound as if you're close friends with the Traveler?” But when he asks for a retake, the staff says that it’s fine to keep the lines as they are.

In the 29th episode of Genshin Radio, Matsuoka shares his thoughts about Xiao and the Traveler. He feels like he gets closer to Traveler every time he records for Xiao, and many times the staff tell him to sound a little bit kinder when recording.

Matsuoka: I’ll continue to do my very best in voicing Xiao in the future. And someday… I want to shout “Traveler!” as Xiao. The current distance between Xiao and the Traveler… So far even when the Traveler is in a pinch, Xiao just says “Are you okay?” or “Be careful” after saving them. To Xiao it’s starting to feel like he doesn’t want to lose the Traveler. I think it’s about time where it’s okay for him to shout.

Maeno: So you’re saying it’s time for him to express his emotions more! That might be possible.
(Genshin Radio)

In the same episode, 前野 智昭 (Maeno Tomoaki), the Japanese voice actor of Zhongli, said that he believes Xiao admires both Zhongli and the Traveler. Xiao's meeting with the Traveler is an essential factor to him slowly changing; from doing things on his own to being a little more honest and allowing himself to be supported by others. He really likes this change for Xiao, that he is gradually starting to walk together with people, all because of the Traveler's influence.

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Xiao’s English voice actress, Laila Berzins, has made TikTok videos in which Xiao tells Lumine that he loves her.

Xiao: I love you, Traveler.

Xiao: Happy Valentine’s Day, Traveler. I… I love you.
(Laila Berzins TikTok)

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Xiao’s Korean voice actor, 심규혁 (Sim Kyu-hyuk), once said that he chose Lumine as his Traveler because he wishes to have Xiao marry her.

Interviewer: So we have a question for Sim Kyu-hyuk, Xiao’s voice actor. Actually, Xiao is the character who comes to protect the Traveler whenever the Traveler calls him, so there are many people saying they are in love. And we previously asked Sim Kyu-hyuk why he chose Lumine as the Traveler. Sim answered that it is because he should make Xiao marry Lumine.

Sim Kyu-hyuk: Yes, I really did. 

Interviewer: There are a lot of scenes and moments of Xiao being considerate only to the Traveler.
(Event Interview)