Character Story 7: Shouldn't The First Date Be A Little Exciting?
Scene: An underground cave.
Kyaru
Hey, Yuuki? Where did you even go -- my feet are starting to hurt!
Kyaru
What's with this eerie place... What are you doing, taking me to a deserted place like this? Yuuki?
Kyaru
(Sigh... Because I ran into that pervert in Mysterion Forest, I'm never going back there. So now I'm looking for a different place to practice.)
Kyaru
(This guy said he had an idea, so I went along with him at first, but was that a mistake?)
Kyaru
(Could it be that, now that he's seen my true colors, he's planning to lure me to a place where nobody can see so that he can take me out?)
Kyaru
(Isn't that right? After all, aren't we enemies?)
Kyaru
(All right, if that's what you're up to, then I'll play along! I knew that this day would come eventually!)
Kyaru
(Or whatever... That's probably not it, considering him.)
Kyaru
(He's a good person, even to the point of worrying about others. He's just been totally quiet -- what is he thinking?)
Monster
Please, come in! Welcome to the 24th Monster Race Gathering!
Kyaru
Eep...? Aren't you that pervert from earlier!?
Monster
Whoa, you're that girl who heaped all of that delightful abuse on me before! Please, deride me some more!
Kyaru
What? Don't mess with me -- why haven't you been locked up yet? Perverts like you should be in prison, or dead!
Monster
Thank you!
Monster
And also, it was only my first offense, so I was released quickly!
Monster
I've changed my ways... And now I'm making a meager living here!
Kyaru
You can just eat crap forever... Making a living -- no matter what, aren't creepy creeps like you still creepy criminals? You need to be brought to justice!
Monster
That's not so! This is an honest business -- a gambling ring where people place bets on competitions between monsters. It's like horse racing, you see?
Monster
My family's business is a government-sanctioned gambling ring. But lately, the monsters nearby have become fierce. Capturing and taming them has become difficult.
Monster
But, my queen, you can control monsters, can't you? So I'd like to ask you to do something like that, which was why I asked for you to come here...!
Kyaru
By "queen" you mean me? How do you know about my "Princess Knight" abilities? Did you find out from somewhere?
Monster
Yes! I heard it from this person!
Kyaru
You, why are you being all friendly with this pervert?
Kyaru
Ah... Did I accidentally say this in front of you, a few days ago? Huh... capturing and taming monsters?
Kyaru
It's true that this would serve as practice controlling monsters. But first! While I'm controlling monsters, I can't move at all, so it would be impossible for me to serve as a jockey or anything, understand?
Monster
That's all right, I've employed some dedicated jockeys. This business is surprisingly profitable...
Monster
Everyone loves to gamble... Just that, if things go on as they have, then we'll go out of business.
Monster
So! Please sign this contract, and tame monsters for us!
Kyaru
Umm... I really don't want to work in the same place as this pervert... But this is a good place for practice, so it should be okay to do this every so often. And Her Highness never gives me any allowance, so I want to earn some for myself.
Monster
Contract signed! I look forward to working with you, so please, train me at once!
Kyaru
You're not a monster, are you? Aren't you just a pervert who pretends to be one!?
Kyaru
Honestly... This feels pretty shady. But I should thank you for now, Yuuki. Because of you, not only do I have a new place to practice, but I found a job, too.
Kyaru
Why are you being this nice to me?
Yuuki
1. "I can't ignore someone in need."
2. "Because we're friends."
Option 1.
Kyaru
Huh... You're a good person.
Kyaru
(Why does Her Highness have against such a kind person... I'm only Her Highness's servant, but...)
Kyaru
(I'm going to have to backstab someone who's been this kind to me. I really don't want to... Just thinking about it makes me depressed.)
Option 2.
Kyaru
Since when were we friends? Aren't you getting ahead of yourself?
Kyaru
Not that I mind... I've always wanted to have friends my age.
End of options.
Monster
Ah, the next race is starting! I'll describe your responsibilities afterwards -- for now, the two of you just enjoy yourselves!
Kyaru
... I guess that's that. What do you think? Do you want to watch the race?
Kyaru
You came all this way for me... I don't want the time you spent with me to go to waste, so I'd like you to have a good time.
Kyaru
Look, there are street vendors and the like, too. I'll treat you to something in return for all your help. That way, we'll be even, right?
Kyaru
Come on, let's go. There's a surprisingly big crowd, don't you think?
Kyaru
Hold your hand so that we don't get separated? We're not that close, are we...?
Kyaru
Wow, look, look! Awesome -- the monsters are really racing! This is way more exciting than I'd thought!
Kyaru
I've been walking too much, so my feet hurt... Let's find somewhere to sit and relax.
Kyaru
Ah... You bought a taiyaki from that stall, huh. You're pretty quick, aren't you?
Kyaru
I also really love taiyaki. C'mon, let me have a bite.
Kyaru
Ha ha. Somehow, this feels kind of like a date...