Eli #122: A Scaredy-Cat's Way Home
Player
Uh-oh, the sun's gone down already. I need to hurry home… Huh?
Player
I can't quite tell from behind, but I think that's…
[Fade in/out.]
Player
Eli!
Eli
Eek!
Eli
O-Oh, it's you. H-Hello.
Player
H-Hi. Eli, are you okay? You look really nervous. What's up?
Eli
Oh, nothing, I'm fine. Really. Business as usual. I'm sorry I screamed, though.
Eli
I have to say, the girls at Nijigasaki certainly practice late.
Player
No, we actually finished way before it got dark. I've been shopping since we called it a day. Were you still at practice?
Eli
Nope, I'm in a similar situation as you. I just had some student council work to finish up after practice.
| Option 1: “You're so dedicated!” |
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| Player Wow. You're really dedicated to your work! Eli Of course. I had to stay this late to get it done, though. |
| Option 2: “Don't work too hard.” |
| Player I see. It must be hard juggling practice and your student council duties. Don't overwork yourself. Eli Thanks. I'll be careful. |
Eli
Anyway, are you done shopping?
Player
Yeah. I'm going home.
Eli
Which way are you headed?
Player
That way.
Eli
We're going the same way, then. Care to walk together?
Player
Sure! Yay, I get to walk home with you! I'm so glad I stayed out late shopping.
Eli
I'm…really glad I bumped into you.
Player
Why? Oh, right! Because it's dark!
Eli
Huh? Wh-What?!
Player
When I saw you, I noticed you were walking kinda hunched over. Then, when I called your name, you jumped up and shrieked.
Player
You usually exude confidence, so I thought it was weird. Now it makes sense. It's because it's so dark out tonight!
Eli
Th-The darkness has nothing to do with it.
Player
Really? Because Nozomi said you were scared of the dark. Honestly, I think it's kind of adorable!
Eli
Darn it, Nozomi!
Eli
I-I wouldn't say I'm scared. You just can't see as well, and it's harder to tell if people are around, so I'm being a little more cautious! That's all!
Player
Oh, yeah? Sorry I had the wrong idea, Eli. By the way, I just remembered I had more shopping to do! See you later.
Eli
No, wait! Don't leave me all alone!
Eli
Ah…
Player
*Giggle*
Eli
*Groan* Fine, I am scared! Please walk home with me, even if it's just for part of the way!
Player
Sure! It'd be my pleasure.
Eli
Geez, you can be a real meanie.
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