Karin Ep. 12: You See Right through Me
You make a song demo for Karin different from her usual style. She's interested and decides to perform it at the next live show. The day before the show, she asks you something she's been thinking about for a while.
Setsuna
Well, I should get going. Don't forget to lock up, okay?
Player
Will do. See you, Setsuna.
[Fade in/out.]
Karin
Oh, Setsuna left already? *Sigh* Looks like it's just the two of us again.
Player
Only for tonight. Tomorrow's the day we've all been waiting for. Your live show!
Karin
I thought we had more time. The days just flew by, didn't they?
Player
Chalk it up to every day being full of fun!
Karin
*Chuckle* We are having fun. I love that I'm challenging myself to try so many new things.
Player
I'm happy to hear that.
Karin
Hey, can I ask you something? This has been bothering me for a while now.
Player
What's up?
Karin
Well, you avoided answering me the other day. Why DID you write this song for me? You think sultry music suits me better too, right?
| Option 1: “Do I have to answer that?” |
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| Player O-Oh, yeah. Do I have to answer that? Karin You bet you do. The live show's tomorrow, and I want to clear this up before it starts! |
| Option 2: “What're you talking about?” |
| Player Huh? Wh-What're you talking about? Karin I'm not letting you go home until I get an answer! |
Player
I can't argue that you usually come off as a cool, mature girl, but I guess I wrote it because I think there's more to you than that.
Karin
Oh? How so?
Player
Sorry if I'm way off-base with this, but sometimes…I feel like you're forcing yourself.
Karin
Huh?
Player
Like when we were talking about what kinds of songs suited everyone best, or raving about the dessert menu at the restaurant…
Player
Maybe you feel like because you're more mature, you need to prioritize meeting everyone else's expectations instead of doing what you really want.
Player
But I'd think it's exhausting to have to keep that up all the time.
Player
I know you're totally responsible, but it's okay to lean on people sometimes, you know? You can be yourself more. That's what I wanted to tell you through this song.
Karin
I see, so that's where that song came from.
Player
Yeah. It was my message to you.
Karin
I guess now that you bring it up, maybe I'm not so comfortable with relying on other people.
Player
I support you 100%, no matter what. Don't ever feel like you have to hold back. I want you to spread your wings and fly!
Karin
My, that's a bold statement. Does this mean you'll take care of me if I ask?
Player
I-If you think I'm dependable enough!
Karin
Hmm. Interesting. Are you free after this? Before I sing this song in front of everybody tomorrow, I want you to hear it first. This song that's so honest and true to me.
Player
Sure. I'd love to hear a song that's truly from your heart!
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