Character Story 5: A Dream of Life in a Shared Apartment
Scene: Inside a house.
Shizuru
Sigh... Can't I find a place with decent conditions to live around here?
Shizuru
Everything in Landsol already costs so much... It's the capital, so I guess it's to be expected.
Shizuru
Property prices near the palace are eye-poppingly expensive. And even if I were to rent, I don't think I could afford it.
Shizuru
But on the other hand, living somewhere far from the city center is inconvenient, not to mention that public safety has been bad lately, I've heard.
Shizuru
For a girl, living alone in that situation is kind of a no-no, right?
Shizuru
But I can't just keep crashing at relatives' houses forever...
Shizuru
And what with Labyrinth's activities and all, I feel like people are becoming more suspicious.
Shizuru
Ah... I wonder if I could ask the guild master to use her mysterious ability to "transform the shape of objects" to build me a luxurious mansion or something.
Shizuru
I've been working this entire time, so I'd like some kind of reward.
Shizuru
... Huh? Yuuki?
Shizuru
Yoo-hoo! What a surprise! What are you up to?
Shizuru
Uh-huh? So you could feel my presence here, and you were drawn in?
Shizuru
The two of us are connected by the red string of fate! I knew it!
Shizuru
Don't worry! Your big sister also loves you more than anything in the universe!
Yuuki
1. Please don't hug me.
2. Who are you again?
Option 1.
Shizuru
Hee hee! So shy! How cute!
Shizuru
You think it's embarrassing for your big sister to dote on you in public like this, huh? I guess that's puberty!
Shizuru
It's okay, we're siblings, so it's not embarrassing! Gyuu, gyuuu!
Option 2.
Shizuru
Eh? How mean! Even if you're joking, that's just too cruel! I'm your big sister Shizuru!
Shizuru
Ah... Good, you remember, right? Honestly, such a bully!
Shizuru
I really thought you might have forgotten about me again... It was such a shock, I thought I was going to have a heart attack!
End of branches.
Shizuru
Anyway, for real, what are you up to? Do you have business at this realtor's office?
Shizuru
Right, this is an office for a firm that rents apartments and such to people.
Shizuru
I've heard that it's run by a guild that specializes in real estate. So if you're looking for a new residence, this is the right place.
Shizuru
Until now, I've just been getting by staying at relatives' homes.
Shizuru
Originally, I had only arranged to do this until my current job was finished, but... It looks like this job is going to be a long one.
Shizuru
I don't want to cause my relatives additional trouble, so I thought that I'd try to rent an apartment and live by myself...
Shizuru
But I can't find a place that I feel comfortable with.
Shizuru
Where do you live? With your parents?
Shizuru
Maybe I should try living near you.
Shizuru
That way, I could help you with things every day! Hee hee...
Shizuru
Hmm? You've just been living at various hotels? Isn't that expensive...?
Shizuru
Ah, I see. So that's how it's been. How rough... You must be anxious, not being able to settle down in a single place.
Shizuru
You thought that if you could find an affordable place to live, then that would be pretty nice... So that's why you came here?
Shizuru
Mm-hmm. Good idea!
Shizuru
Then, how about you share a room with your big sister?
Shizuru
We could each cover half the costs, and live together!
Shizuru
Every day, I could wake you up in morning... And serve you all sorts of lovingly home-cooked meals!
Shizuru
Because we're siblings, living together is normal! Ahhh, it'd be like a dream!
Shizuru
Hey, hey, that would be okay, right? We'd be house hunting just like newlyweds!
Shizuru
Look, isn't this one nice? It'd be big for one person, but it feels just right for two!
Shizuru
It also has a little courtyard, so we could plant a little family garden there!
Shizuru
We could put the beds in this room, so we could be together during lonesome nights!
Shizuru
In the beginning, we can use this room as storage... But after our love for each other crystallizes, we can use it as a children's room!
Shizuru
Huh? What is it? Don't just ignore me!
Shizuru
Here, here, come dream of your rosy future with your big sister...!
Shizuru
Heh? Kokkoro is calling you, so you have to go?
Shizuru
Who's that? Your big sister doesn't know her, so maybe you could introduce her to me?
Shizuru
Of course, I'm a very understanding big sister, so I won't get in the way of you and your friends...
Shizuru
But, again as your sister, I should at least say hello...
Shizuru
Huh...? Kokkoro is the one that you've been staying in hotels with?
Shizuru
What is this? Explain! This Kokkoro is a girl, isn't she?
Shizuru
A young boy and girl staying in the same room... Inappropriate!
Shizuru
Unacceptable! You're big sister doesn't remember you being raised to be such an immoral child!
Shizuru
Hey, where are you going? Wait!
Shizuru
I'm not done talking to you... Wait, I'm sorry, I'm sorry! Was I being annoying?
Shizuru
But! It's only because I'm worried about you!