Ai #535: Ai's Confession of Love
Ai
Ah, that was sooo fun!
Player
I can't believe it's already nighttime.
Ai
We watched a movie, did some shopping, had fun at the arcade… I'm so refreshed! Reset complete! I'm back!
Player
That's great. You've been practicing so much lately, not to mention that you're doing the play in addition to a live show at the next event. Thanks for all the hard work you put in every day.
Ai
*Chuckle* Yeah, even I'm in a bit in over my head this time. But it's more than worth it!
Ai
I also put a lot of effort into making the stage set. The moon should look almost like the real thing.
Ai
Oh, look there, in the sky! The moon is sooo big!
Player
You aren't kidding. It's beautiful. There aren't any clouds in the sky, so you can see it really well.
Ai
I know, right?
Ai
…Say, the moon looks beautiful, doesn't it?
| Option 1: “…Do you usually talk like that?” |
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| Player …H-Huh? Why are you talking differently all of a sudden? Ai Wait, that's what you're concerned about?! Um, it's just… I-I just felt like it, I guess? |
| Option 2: “Yeah.” |
| Player Hm? Oh, yeah it does. I've never really looked at it so closely before. It sure is radiant. Ai Th-That's your response? Seriously?! I guess it's the kind of thing I should expect from you, though. |
Player
*Laugh* What do you mean? Hey Ai, your ears are turning red.
Ai
Gah! Oh no! This is just because it's cold out since it's nighttime… Wait…
Player
…Wh-What is it?
Ai
You're also turning red! So you DO know what I meant, right?
Player
W-Well, it's a famous expression now. It's what someone would say in Japanese instead of directly saying “I love you.” But it caught me off guard when you said it!
Ai
*Laugh* Well I just had to say it with the moon looking so amazing tonight!
Player
Geez, you're something else, Ai…
Ai
It sounded like you didn't know who said that line originally, is that right?
Player
Huh? Didn't some old author translate it?
Ai
Yeah. But apparently, there isn't any real evidence that they actually said it.
Ai
But no matter who came up with it, the idea that you can express your feelings by complimenting the moon is amazing. Wouldn't it be hard to notice if someone said it to you?
Player
I don't know actually, maybe not. The person you'd say it to is someone you truly like and trust. No matter how you express yourself, I'm sure they'd understand.
Ai
Well… How about if I was the one who came up with, “The moon is beautiful, isn't it?” Y'know, not some author or anyone else?
Player
I would understand it.
Player
I know you, Ai. No matter what words you use, I know exactly how you feel.
Ai
*Gasp*
Ai
G-Geez, you were so quick to answer! Could it be that you're MOONstruck over me?!
Player
Would that make you feel…over the MOON?
Ai
Don't steal my line! I might not even be trying to say “I love you,” you know? I could be trying to say I'm hungry or sleepy or something else altogether!
Player
Not a problem. I'd welcome anything that you have to say with an open heart! As long as you want to tell me about it, I'll be super happy.
Ai
You'd be happy no matter what I say, then.
Player
Is that bad?
Ai
Nope! If my words can make you happy, then that makes me super happy too!
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