Character Story 6: I Want to Rest But I Can't!

In preparation for the Martial Arts Tournament tomorrow, Hiyori has decided to rest at her guild house.

Hiyori
Tomorrow's the big day, so I've gotta make sure both my mind and body are in tip top shape...!

Hiyori
Today's plans are... Yup. Empty. Aaalright, let's make sure to rest!

Hiyori
...Fidget.

Hiyori
...Fidget, fidget.

Hiyori
...Itch, itch! Itch, itch!

Hiyori
Aaah, I can't anymore! I've gotta do something, or else I can't relax! There's gotta be something, something I can do now!

Hiyori
But I've gotta rest for tomorrow, so I can't be training...

Hiyori
I've got it! Let's take a walk! Refreshing your mind is important too, after all!

Hiyori
Hmm... For now I've come outside but... Just walking isn't enough to get rid of my itch!

Hiyori
Is there... Is there something to do...? ...Huh? That person over there!

Hiyori
Heeey, Kishi-kun! Hey, hey, there anything you need help with!? Right now, I can help out with anything!

Hiyori
Nothing for now...? Oh, that's a shame.

Hiyori
Ummm... Truth is, I've got a martial arts tournament tomorrow, and I've decided to make today a day to rest but...

Hiyori
If I'm not doing anything, I can't relax!! What do I do!?

Hiyori
Come on, Kishi-kun! What should I do...? Do you know a way to make sure I relax!?

Yuuki
1. Write the character for "person" on the palm of your hand and drink it.{The character for "person" is a simple two strokes, 人, and it's a common good luck trick where you write the kanji three times on your hand and swallow it to calm your nerves in Japan culture.}
2. Tie yourself up to stop yourself from moving...?

Option 1.

Hiyori
I see! Person, person, person...

Hiyori
This is what people do to get rid of nerves!

Option 2.

Hiyori
I see! Kishi-kun, please! Tie me up!

Hiyori
...I can't rest like that! That'll just tire me out!

End of Branches.

Hiyori
Uuu... What do I do!? I've got no idea how to rest!

Hiyori
I shouldn't force myself? What do you mean?

Hiyori
I'm not forcing anything. By not doing any meaningless practice, I'm making sure to rest. ...Though I haven't rested at all.

Yuuki
1. If you're feeling fine, you don't have to force yourself to rest.

Hiyori
...Oh. I was forcing myself to rest...

Hiyori
And if doing that ruins how I feel, then all the work I put in up until now'll go to waste. Thanks, Kishi-kun.

Hiyori
...I've decided. I'll do what I normally do after all. I won't be able to fight if I lose what makes me me.

Woman
Ouch...

Hiyori
That being said! Let's go help out that person in need of help over there!

Yuuki
1. Let's help her together.

Hiyori
Thanks!

Hiyori
Um, are you alright? Are you hurt anywhere?

Woman
I tripped when I was going up that hill, and it's started to hurt when I move my leg...

Hiyori
Oh no...! We'll help you back to town!

Woman
Are you sure...?

Hiyori
It's fine! We should help each other out when we run into trouble! Let's go, Kishi-kun! Let's go, full speed!

Hiyori
It's good to know that woman's wound is going to get better soon. If she'd been left there alone, something probably would've happened to her.

Hiyori
Kishi-kun, thanks for today! Thanks to that, I think I'll be able to show up in the tournament in perfect condition!

Hiyori
...If you can, come cheer me on.

Hiyori
Oh... You have work. Then nothing we can do about that.

Yuuki
1. I'll come as soon as I'm finished.

Hiyori
...Yeah, got it! I'll keep on winning until then! Take too long, and I'll go and win the entire thing!

Hiyori
Ehehe... Just kidding!

This was the moment that Hiyori had gained one more reason to win.