Mari #287: Black and White Tactics
Mari
Welcome to my room!
Player
I-I'm honored to be here… Oh wow, it's so nice! Even your bedroom looks like a hotel room, Mari.
Mari
Well, that's because it is! I'll bring you something to drink, so just sit tight.
Player
This place really is fancy. I can't imagine getting to live in it every day.
Player
Hmm? What's this?
[Fade in/out.]
Mari
Thanks for waiting! Oh? What are you looking at?
Player
Oh, welcome back. I saw something peeking out from the middle of the shelf… Sorry, I took it out without asking.
Mari
Don't worry about it. *Giggle* Oh, this takes me back. Reversi! The black and white game of strategy and encampment! Kanan, Dia, and I used to play this all the time.
Player
Yeah, I used to play that too. The rules are simple, but it's really fun!
Mari
Hey, do you want to play a game now?
Player
Well, sure. But I'm warning you: I'm really good.
Mari
I'm glad to hear it. It wouldn't be any fun with too big of a gap between our skill levels, after all. I know! Let's add a rule that the loser has to do what the winner asks.
Player
*Giggle* Fine by me. I'll have to think about what I want you to do!
[Fade in/out.]
Mari
Yay, I won!
Player
Nooo! I lost again. It's 0-10 now… I can't believe this. I've never lost this much before… O-One more round!
Mari
Okay! Let's go again from the start.
[Fade in/out.]
Player
Gah… Why is this happening?! How am I gonna turn things around now?!
Mari
Right now, your head is chock full of thoughts of your game with me. It's really like I've got you all to myself. I'd love to just keep playing this game forever, but…
Player
Mari? …Oh, yikes! It's already this late?! I've gotta get home! I'm sorry, I came over to hang out but all we did was play this game.
Mari
It's completely fine. I was the one who suggested it! But let's finish our game before you go. Mari Ohara never leaves things half-finished!
Player
Sure, we can do that. The final round will decide everything!
[Fade in/out.]
Mari
Oh, I lost! Woe is me!
| Option 1: “You went easy on me, didn't you?!” |
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| Player Mari… You were going easy on me, weren't you?! It's way too convenient that I'd magically win right at the very end! Mari You couldn't win before because you lost your cool after losing so many times in a row. But you had a moment for a mental reset earlier which broke you out of the loop. Your victory was all you! |
| Option 2: “Yay!” |
| Player Yaaaay! I finally won, right at the very end… I never thought one day I'd be crying happy tears over this game! Mari *Giggle* I'm so happy for you. Oh, but it sure is awful that I lost! I thought I had the last game in the bag too… I guess you really can't judge a victory beforehand. |
Mari
Okay then! As a special present for our lovely victor, I'll do whatever you ask of me. Have you decided?
Player
No, I can't. You got in way, way more wins against me… You're the winner of the overall contest. Go on, tell me what you want me to do.
Mari
You sure? Well, then I'll take you at your word.
Player
Huh? W-Wait, Mari! You're way too close! Too close! Too close! Waugh!
Mari
Don't go home yet.
Player
Ah!
Player
Okay then.
Mari
Wait… What?! Really?
Player
I-I can't today, but…next time I come over to hang out, I'll plan to spend the night!
Mari
… *Snort* Ahahahahaha!
Player
What?! Why are you laughing?
Mari
I'm sorry… *Giggle* Okay then. It's a date. I won't let you leave so easily next time.
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