Umi Ep. 4: Archery Tournament
You feel yourself being drawn to Umi as you watch her many expressions as she writes. One day, you go with her to her archery tournament.
Player
Hm? Umi?
Umi
Hello. It's rare to run into you on our day off. Going somewhere?
Player
Yeah, I was about to go do some shopping. Is that stuff you're holding archery equipment?
Umi
Yes. We have a practice match today.
Player
Ooh! (The bow is way taller than Umi. I wonder how she holds it.)
Player
(I'd love to see her in action with it. I bet she looks great in hakama pants, too.)
Umi
Your thoughts are written all over your face, you know.
Player
S-Seriously?!
Umi
*Giggle* I'm not sure how fun it'll be for you, but you can watch if you want.
Player
Can I? I won't be any trouble?
Umi
No, you're more than welcome. I'd…be happy if you inwardly cheered for me.
Player
Thank you, Umi!
[Fade in/out.]
Umi
Whew…
Player
(There's still some time before it starts. I wonder if Umi is nervous.)
| Option 1: “Watch quietly.” |
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| Player (She's probably focusing really hard. I should keep quiet.) Umi … Player (She looks so serious and cool.) |
| Option 2: “Say something to her.” |
| Player Umi, I know you can do it. [Fade in/out.] Umi Thank you. I appreciate the kind words. |
Umi
I'll be back soon.
Player
Okay. Do your best, Umi!
[Fade in/out.]
Player
Umi, good job in your match! It was so cool how you hit the target every time!
Umi
Sorry it took so long. You weren't bored, were you?
Player
Not at all! The tension in the dojo, the way you stood, and even the sound of the arrow flying, it was all so new!
Player
Besides, when I saw how you quietly concentrated, I realized that's where your particular style comes from.
Umi
You may be right. Despite it being a match against someone else, the most important fight is with yourself.
Umi
However, I may have been more nervous with you watching, but in a good way. I think I was able to concentrate more.
Player
Really? I'm glad I wasn't a nuisance.
Umi
Don't be ridiculous! Of course not!
Umi
I had fun hearing what you thought about it. You can come watch whenever you want.
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