In the vast cosmos of Honkai: Star Rail’s storytelling, few songs capture the quiet ache of eternal watching and unspoken comfort quite like “What the Ripple Sees” by Mili. This ethereal ballad, born from a special HoYoFair collaboration, unfolds like a gentle wave across light-years—tender verses of invisible embraces, blooming signals, and lingering floral scents that speak to loss, longing, and unwavering presence. Composed by Yamato Kasai with Cassie Wei’s haunting vocals at the core, it’s a track that wraps listeners in melancholy beauty, perfect for those late-night reflections on paths diverged and histories shared.
| Lead Vocals | Cassie Wei |
| Songwriter | Cassie Wei & 葛西大和 (Yamato Kasai) |
| Music Producer | 葛西大和 (Yamato Kasai) |
| Composer | Cassie Wei & 葛西大和 (Yamato Kasai) |
| Mixing Engineer | 米田聖 (Satoshi Yoneda) |
| Label | HAAKO Records |
| Release Date | December 4, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | HAAKO Records |
Lyrics of What the Ripple Sees by HoYoFair & Mili
[Verse 1]
I Saw Your Eyes
Wish I Was There
To Give You the Embrace That You Deserve
I Saw a Light
A Shiny Tear
The End You Seeked, Does It Bring You to Peace?
If Only You Can See, Your Histories Remain in Me
[Chorus]
A Signal Sprouting
A Signal Growing
A Signal Blooming
I Walk Through the Path
Fingertips Pollinating
The Flowers Spreading
The Flowers Singing
The Flowers Watching
Someday I Hope To See You Here
Far Far Away, Countless Light-Years
No Need To Hurry, My Dear
[Verse 2]
And If You’re Lost In Disbelief, I’ll Sit Beside You Quietly
I’ll Hold Your Hand Squeezing Tightly
And Let Your Tears Dampen My Sleeve
By The Time You Are Calm, I Am Nowhere To Be Found
As If I Was Never Around
And If You’re Screaming Silently, I’ll Kiss Away the Uncertainty
I’ll Rock You Gently In My Arms Until You’re Asleep
In Your Dreams I Disappeared
A Ripple of Floral Scent Lingers
[Verse 3]
Then I Saw A World
Conflicting Views
Friction Between The Hearts
I Saw A War
Once Living Corpse
A Rotten Truth
A Fuel To Your Fires
[Chorus]
Tiny Wavelengths
A Ripple Crying
A Ripple Smiling
A Ripple Longing
Someday I Hope To See You Here
Far Far Away, Countless Light-Years
As Long As You Truly Desire
[Bridge]
Goodbye, Goodbye
Please Don’t Miss Me
You’ll Be Alright
Do Not Worry
Sometimes I’m Nowhere
Sometimes I’m Everywhere
Not Too Far nor Too Near
[Verse 4]
And If You Look Down to Your Feet, I’m Waving at You Secretly
A Shadow of You, A Shadow of Me
Walking Side By Side Steadily
By The Time You Are Strong, I Am Nowhere to Be Found
As If I Was Never Around
[Outro]
And If Your World Is On Repeat
I’ll Love Each Version Of You the Same
Hoping One Day Your Lives Can Be Perfectly Mundane
Even in A Million Years
My Ripples Flow Wherever You Go
About “What the Ripple Sees by HoYoFair & Mili”
Mili crafts pure emotional alchemy with “What the Ripple Sees,” a shimmering lament where ripples carry love across impossible distances—poignant, pastoral, and profoundly moving.
Rooted in Mili’s signature style of chamber pop infused with electronic whispers and orchestral swells, the song evokes a dreamlike mood of serene sorrow turning to hope. Themes of unseen guardianship, conflicting worlds, and loving every version of someone shine through delicate piano, blooming strings, and layered harmonies that feel both intimate and infinite. Production keeps it minimal yet immersive, letting the lyrics’ poetic imagery—of pollinating flowers, silent screams, and shadowy companionship—paint vivid emotional landscapes.
Released as an image song for Honkai: Star Rail through the HoYoFair fan animation program, the audio dropped on streaming platforms December 4, 2025, quickly amassing streams for its bittersweet resonance. The highly anticipated animated music video, part of the “Chimerric Park” special, finally premiered February 1, 2026, after a brief delay—delivering stunning visuals that amplify the track’s cosmic tenderness. It’s also featured on the Star Rail HoYoFair Music Selection #5 “Astronuts” compilation, out February 7, blending fan creativity with professional polish.
For Mili, this marks another luminous chapter in their HoYoverse journey—building on past gems while pushing deeper into themes of memory and multiplicity that echo Star Rail’s narrative depths. Known for soundtracks that hit the soul like Library of Ruina or Deemo, the group evolves here with even more refined vulnerability, proving why their music transcends games to become standalone art. In a discography rich with intricate worlds, “What the Ripple Sees” stands as a gentle pinnacle—reminding us that true connection ripples forever, no matter the distance.
What elevates it is the universal pull: a narrator’s quiet farewell and promise, comforting without overwhelming, fading like a dream yet leaving scent behind. As HoYoFair continues bridging fans and creators, this collaboration feels timeless—sparking tears, theories, and endless replays across the community.
Mili’s HoYoFair era shines brightest here, fusing game lore with heartfelt originality in a way only they can. With the MV now live, the wave is spreading wider than ever.
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