Umi Ep. 26: Bowling with Umi
Umi has learned how to relax and have fun thanks to Emma's influence. Her next challenge is to take on bowling, but it doesn't turn out to be very relaxing.
Player
Hey, Umi! I got some coupons for the bowling alley. Want to come with me?
Umi
Bowling, you say? That sounds nice! Yes, I would be absolutely delighted to go.
Player
Great! I bet you're a bowling pro.
Umi
I am not so sure about that. I really don't know much about bowling.
Umi
But since you invited me, I will do my best not to disappoint you!
[Fade in/out.]
Player
Nice spare, Umi!
Umi
Phew…
Player
See? I knew you'd be great at bowling. I hardly ever get spares or strikes.
Umi
I am…rather disappointed.
Player
Huh? Why?!
Umi
Now that I'm actually playing the game, I find that I cannot throw the ball as well as I would like to. That makes me quite disappointed in myself.
Player
What?! I mean, you have had more spares than strikes, but…
| Option 1: “You're plenty good!” |
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| Player You're plenty good! I don't think you have any need to be disappointed. Umi Thank you. However, I know I can do better… |
| Option 2: “I'm sure you'll keep improving.” |
| Player Knowing you, I'm sure you'll keep improving. Umi Do you really think so? Then I suppose I must practice even harder from now on. |
Player
If I were any better, I'd give you some pointers, but…
Player
Wait! There's an option to play back a recording of your throwing form. Let's give that a shot!
Umi
You can check your own throwing form? My, that sure is high-tech!
[Fade in/out.]
Player
You can see your last throw here. What do you think?
Umi
Let's see…
Umi
Oh! I can't believe I threw it like that! How embarrassing!
Player
You think so? It looks like a pretty clean throw to me.
Umi
I am off-center here. So, that is what caused the ball to curve more than I expected when I threw it.
Player
Want to try another game after this? You can keep improving there.
Umi
No. A more fundamental solution is needed instead.
Player
What do you mean?
Umi
I cannot… I cannot allow myself to be this bad!
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