Riko #325: Homeward with You Under the Night Sky
Riko
Sorry, it's gotten pretty late now.
Player
That's okay. Don't worry about it.
Riko
I forget about the time when I get engrossed in playing the piano.
Player
I think it's good to be able to get engrossed in something.
Riko
You think so?
Player
I do! It's really important to have things like that. At least, that's what I think.
Riko
If that's what you say, then maybe you're right.
Player
Oh, look. The moon's so big tonight!
Riko
It sure is. Come to think of it, the harvest moon's almost here.
Player
There's a lot of pampas grass growing along the path to your school as well, so it's putting me in the mood for some moon gazing.
Riko
Now that you mention it, you're right. I got used to seeing it so I didn't notice. There aren't many streets like this in Tokyo, are there?
Player
How's life in Uchiura? Different from Tokyo, as expected?
Riko
That's a given. Things like the stores around and the number of people are different.
Riko
But it's not all bad. I mean, take a look. The stars are shining so brightly.
Riko
That twinkle is something you can only see here. There are too many city lights over in Tokyo to be able to see this.
Riko
It reconfirms to me how much I love Uchiura when I see sights like this.
| Option 1: “It's beautiful.” |
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| Player You're right, it is beautiful. Riko Right? Player And the sight of you under the twinkling lights of the stars is also really beautiful. Riko Whaaa?! Wh-What's gotten into you all of a sudden?! You sure managed to deliver that embarrassing line smoothly! Player Huh? I was just saying what I thought. Riko Aww, stop! I'm so embarrassed I could just leap into the ocean right now! Player What?! No, don't do that! Okay, I don't get what I did wrong, but I'll stop! Riko Geez… Way to startle me. |
| Option 2: “Do you like it more than Tokyo now?” |
| Player Do you like it more than Tokyo now? Riko I can't compare the two. Since I've been going to Nijigasaki recently, it's made me reaffirm the fact that I love both Tokyo and Uchiura. Player Oh yeah? That's such a you response. Riko On the fence, right? Player That's not what I mean. I think the way you see the best of both sides is what makes your answer so typically you. Riko So that's what's typical of me? Player I think so. Riko Hmm, I see. |
Player
Oh, look. There's a boat.
Riko
So there is.
Player
It feels kinda dreamy.
Riko
Yeah. It reminds of the song “On A Slow Boat to China.”
Player
Really? What kind of song is that?
Riko
It's really wonderful. I'll play it for you next time.
Player
Okay! I'm looking forward to it!
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