Character Story 1: A Dependable Guide
Scene: A forest.
In order to practice, Rei ventured into the depths of the forest alone.
Rei
Yah!
Monster
Roooaar!
The monster falls.
Rei
This intensity feels just about right for a warm-up.
Monster
Roooaar!
Rei
The sound of a monster... Huh?
Rei
Where that noise just came from -- someone's there... That silhouette...!
Rei runs over.
Rei
So it really is you. What are you doing in a place like this?
Yuuki
1. "I took on a job to fight off some monsters."
Rei
By yourself...? Granted, the monsters around here aren't that tough, so... Well, even on your own, you should probably be all right.
Rei
Ah, no, I'm not here for a job. I came here to fight some monsters in order to improve my skills.
Rei
I understand that you're here for work, but try not to get in the way of my training. All right?
Monster
Roooaar!
Rei
That's the one that was howling earlier. I'm taking that one! See you around!
Rei runs off.
Rei
Sei! Haah!
Monster
Roooaar!
Rei
Mm, I'm in good form today. If I keep this up, I could even go a little deeper into the forest...
Monster
Roooaar!
Rei
It looks like he's run into a monster as well. It's rare to have an opportunity like this. Let me observe his abilities.
Rei
That monster... Even considering the area, it looks to be pretty weak. In that case, I'm not worried at all.
Rei
Your enemy's movements are slow, too. If you just attack him right there... Why aren't you attacking there...?
Rei
Ah! You hesitated for too long, so the monster's counterattacking! But an attack of this level, you should easily be able to avoid...
Rei draws her sword.
Rei
I can't take it anymore! Yah!
Monster
Roooaar!
Rei
Thought you could get away with that! Yuuki, are you okay? I'll help, too!
Rei
Knowing that you were fighting on your own like that, I couldn't focus well on my training at all.
Rei
And given that you need to do this in order to finish your job, there's no point in me going off and defeating these monsters on my own. I'll give you some tips -- you just try to follow them.
Rei
This monster leaves itself wide open right after it attacks. Dodge it cleanly, and then strike it back. Got it?
Rei
Pay close attention to the movements of its hands... Now!
Monster
Roooaar!
Yuuki
1. Dodge its attack, and then counterattack.
Monster
Roooaar!
Rei
Nice! You really get things done if you put your mind to it. All I did was give you some offhand advice, and you pulled it off. You really seem to have talent.
Rei
Then, let's go on beating these guys like this!
Later.
Rei
Ah... It looks like we've pretty much cleaned them all up. And it looks like the sun's setting soon, so we ought to head back.
Yuuki
1. "Sorry for interrupting your training."
2. "Thanks for all your help."
Option 1.
Rei
There's nothing to apologize for. This ended up being an unexpectedly good opportunity for me.
Option 2.
Rei
There's no need for thanks. All I did was give you some advice.
End of branches.
Rei
But you really took it to heart. In just one day, you've grown a lot as a fighter, don't you think?
Rei
It looks like you've got talent, so if you keep up with your training, you'll definitely build up some impressive skills.
Yuuki
1. I hope that you can also go on giving me guidance.
Rei
My, should I, though? ... Ha ha, I'm just joking. Of course, I'd be glad to.
Rei
You're one of my companions; we're seeking the Tower of Sol together. If it's to help a friend like you grow stronger, then I won't spare any effort.
Rei
... What is it?
Yuuki
1. You have a cute smile.
Rei
W-W-What are you saying? Really, I don't appreciate you teasing me like this...
Rei
To think that you'd compliment my smile like that... But... Somehow, I'm not really upset about it.
Rei
Anyway. So that you can become a great knight, from now on, I'm going to train you properly.
On that day, Rei's special training began, and Yuuki's skills started to improve, little by little.