Shizuku Ep. 38: Play Preparations with a Twist
Shizuku is playing the role of a refined, determined young lady with a stiff upper lip, even as she goes about her daily life in preparation for an upcoming play. Something strikes you upon seeing her like that.
Ai
All right, we're going to go out for a run now.
Player
Take care out there. How far are you guys running today?
Ai
All the way to the Rainbow Bridge. I want to show Setsu the view from it.
Setsuna
She says it's so beautiful we'll completely forget our fatigue.
Setsuna, Ai
See you later!
Player
You didn't feel like going with them, Shizuku?
Shizuku
No, I thought I should focus on core training today.
Player
I see. Is there anything I can do to help?
Shizuku
Well, there is something.
[Fade in/out.]
Player
All right, all done!
Shizuku
Thank you.
Player
You're kind of quiet today, Shizuku. Is that all part of preparing for your role as well?
Shizuku
More or less, I suppose.
Player
Really?
Shizuku
Huh?
Player
It's just… I can't quite put my finger on it, but this seems different from when you usually prepare for a role…
Shizuku
What do you…
Shizuku
…*Sigh* You can see right through me. You're right. It's not because I'm preparing for a role. There's a deeper reason as to why…
Player
What's the reason?
Shizuku
Well, actually… It's just… *Sniff*
| Option 1: “You can tell me anything.” |
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| Player You know you can tell me anything. Shizuku My… My wisdom teeth are killing me! |
| Option 2: “I'll understand, whatever the reason.” |
| Player It's fine. I'll understand, whatever the reason. Shizuku Even if I tell you that it's just my wisdom teeth hurting? |
Player
Your wisdom teeth?
Shizuku
I've been having constant throbbing pain for days. I went to the dentist and they said they were going to pull them out…
Shizuku
Can you even imagine?! Drilling into them is terrifying enough. Even if it doesn't hurt, the shriek of the drill alone is enough to petrify, you know?!
Shizuku
And they want to pull them out! I can just picture the horror of having them scraping and grinding around inside my mouth!
Shizuku
How am I supposed to relax if I can't play the part of the unflappable young lady?!
Player
C-Calm down, Shizuku!
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