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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!”

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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