Character Story 7: I'll Never Forget Today's Meal
Scene: A restaurant in Landsol.
Pecorine
Yuuki! This way, this way!
Pecorine
This restaurant has all-you-can-eat cakes! All-you-can-eat -- what a wonderful phrase...
Pecorine
If you eat too much, you'll be banned, though, so I'm eating little by little. You should also make sure you don't take too much at once, okay?
Pecorine
Which cake did you get, Yuuki?
Pecorine
Wow, you really are a gourmet, huh? Wonderful, huh? ☆ Would you let me try a little bit of each one?
Yuuki
1. "Sure."
2. "Aren't you going to eat them all in one bite?"
Option 1.
Pecorine
Yay! You really are a nice guy! Is it okay if I fall in love?
Pecorine
You'll say "sure" to that as well, right? Ha ha! It'd be cuter if you were a little more embarrassed about it!
Option 2.
Pecorine
Eh? I'll leave some for you -- I'm a very patient girl...!
Pecorine
Just a taste, just a nibble! Just a little bit! It's okay, right? Right?
End of branches.
Pecorine
In any case, our guild, "Gourmet Palace", is finally beginning activities!
Pecorine
We can enter guild-restricted shops now! My dreams are finally taking wing!
Pecorine
You really helped me out a ton, Yuuki, in founding this guild...
Pecorine
I really got into trouble at the guild office... I caused a big problem for you!
Pecorine
You're also a member of the guild now...
Pecorine
So if you want to go to any guild-restricted activities, please, feel free to use our guild name.
Pecorine
Guilds are deeply entwined with most daily business in Landsol, so not being a member of one is inconvenient. For instance, you can only use a portion of the public services.
Pecorine
Ah, also, I'll handle the guild's operating expenses, so you don't need to worry about that.
Pecorine
Looks like I'll have to find some more part-time work! I'll also have to delay that adventuring trip that I was talking about.
Pecorine
Incidentally, as the population of Landsol increases, there have also been guilds engaging in larger-scale activities...
Pecorine
As well as guilds that are basically groups of close friends.
Pecorine
Our "Gourmet Palace" is more like the second type, so there aren't really any regulations on our activities.
Pecorine
If it ever causes problems, disbanding or withdrawing membership are all okay. Basically, just be lighthearted about it.
Pecorine
Our stated guild mission is "restaurant hopping."
Pecorine
We pretty regularly eat dinner with each other anyway. So we'll make that into a guild activity.
Pecorine
I'll also give a more detailed explanation to Kokkoro and Kyaru tonight.
Pecorine
And for you, since you especially helped me out with this... By way of thanks, I'm inviting you to cake!
Pecorine
That was what I wanted to do tonight.
Pecorine
Hee hee, talking over the details of founding this guild with you, even though it isn't dinner time, I'm happy to be able to see you like usual.
Pecorine
The guild ended up coming together neatly, but it's been lonely, not being able to see you since that time.
Pecorine
But, well, I'm mostly free now, so let's go on another date sometime, Yuuki!
Pecorine
Hmm? What would I consider a date?
Pecorine
Well, it would be just like how I always bring us to the restaurants where I want to eat. If there are things you want to do, then you should also let me know.
Pecorine
No matter how often it is, I'll always go with you. Because, no matter what you call it, we're members of the same guild.
Pecorine
It's like we're a family! Can I think of it like that?
Pecorine
Hee hee. The fact that I can share these kinds of connections with people... I'm really grateful for it.
Pecorine
I have a place to call home now. And I have people who I can think of like family, who I can share meals with like this...
Pecorine
Yuuki, I...
Pecorine
Ah, no, I don't think this is the right time to say it. I've already caused you a lot of trouble, so I don't want to burden you any further with my circumstances.
Pecorine
Just being able to enjoy sweet, fresh cakes with you here... I'm already as happy as I could be.
Pecorine
To ask for anything more than that would just be too greedy, wouldn't it?
Pecorine
Well, leaving my thoughts aside... Have your memories returned at all, Yuuki?
Pecorine
Compared to when I first met you, I get the feeling that you're much more accustomed to daily life, aren't you?
Pecorine
Uh, huh... But your most important memories still seem to be missing?
Pecorine
Heh. Even though I know there's no way to hurry things up, I still feel anxious about it.
Pecorine
Being forgotten by other people is a painful experience, but forgetting everything yourself must also be as painful.
Pecorine
And if there really is someone out there who did this, someone who would manipulate the memories and feelings in one's heart like this... I could never forgive such an evil person as that.
Pecorine
Why would someone do something like that?
Pecorine
... Nah. I guess it's also not good to prejudge someone to be a villain like this.
Pecorine
Let's eat some sweets and forget our worries for a change. Let's put some fluffy smiles on our faces!
Pecorine
Mm, so sweet -- I can feel my life returning!
Pecorine
Yuuki... When you regain your original memories, then your memories of the flavor of the cake that you're eating right now...
Pecorine
Along with your memories of the days you've spent with me... I can't be sure, but maybe they'll all go away.
Pecorine
When that time comes, it'll be as if we're meeting each other all over again...
Pecorine
But if we could build a whole new collection of happy memories together, then that would be all right.
Pecorine
We'll meet again, and we'll eat cake together again.
Pecorine
No matter how many times it takes, we'll reconnect the treasured bonds that we share, Yuuki!