Character Story 6: Look, a Grown-Up Woman!

Yuuki was walking through town, when Yukari called out to him.

Yukari
Yuuki, do you think you could come to my room tomorrow?

Yukari
Huh? Ah, y-yes, it'll be just the two of us... B-But there's nothing strange about it, okay!?

Yukari
... I've only been showing you my pathetic side lately, haven't I?

Yukari
Ooh, you're too kind... All this would be enough to disillusion any normal person...

Yukari
I've even gotten disillusioned with myself... The truth is, I want to show you a more mature, womanly side of myself.

Yukari
So... I want to cook something for you. Would you let me, um... treat you?

Yukari
You will? Really? Thank you! T-Then, I'm going to get everything ready! See you tomorrow!

Yuuki arrived at the Mercurius Foundation guild house the next day. The front door was open, and Yukari was waiting eagerly.

Yukari
I bid you welcome, Yuuki. Please, come in.

Yuuki
1. "That was very graceful."

Yukari
Hee hee, you think so? Thank you. Well, then, my room is this way. I'll be in right after you.

Yukari
Eh, why don't we go together? W-Well. There's a reason...

Yukari
Ah, wait, don't come any closer! I can't move from this spot right now, really!

Yukari
Ooh... It's because I've been sitting in seiza for so long... my legs fell asleep... I can't get up...

Later.

Yukari
W-Well, let's move on from that! Yuuki, I'm going to make some delicious cuisine for you!

Yukari
I could make some normal, simple dishes, but today is special. Carbonara, gratin, pudding... I'm going to make a special full-course meal!

Yukari
Eeek!? ... T-The eggs blew up.

Yuuki
1. "Is everything okay?"

Yukari
Y-Yes, yes! It was just a little mistake. I can recover from this and make the full-course...

Yukari
... Huh, this smell... The bacom is burning!? W-W-Whoa, it's turned into charcoal...

Yukari
N-No, no, it's fine, everything's fine! I can recover from this!

Later.

Yukari
Ahhh, wait, wait, not the closet! All the garbage bags are... ahhh, they all fell down!

Yukari
Umm, where are the plates... Gya!

Yukari
I tripped... Ugh, who put this stupid bottle here!? ... Probably me.

Yukari
Yuuki? Why's your face so red... Eh, is that my underwear!? Did I forget to put it away!? Nooooo! Please, forget you saw that!

Later.

Yukari
... I really am hopeless...

Yukari
My plan to improve my image as a mature woman has failed... I guess people can't change that easily...

Yuuki
1. "That's not so."

Yukari
Thank you, Yuuki... But it's all right... I know I'm hopeless...

Yukari
Huh? Yuuki. Is your arm hurt? Did a monster do that?

Yuuki
1. "It's nothing."

Yukari
You mustn't say that. It hurts, doesn't it? Wait a moment, and I'll fix that right up.

Yukari
... Okay. It's done. If you're ever hurt, let me know right away. Don't hesitate.

Yuuki
1. "What a grown-up woman..."

Yukari
Huh... Did you say, I'm a grown-up woman? W-What are you talking about... C'mon, no fair, using this moment like that.

Yukari
The truth is, whenever you're around, I feel like I can relax a lot -- maybe too much.

Yukari
But... Whenever I need someone to talk to about things, you're the first person who comes to mind. I think you're a wonderful young man yourself, Yuuki.

Yukari
... O-Oh, dear, what am I saying right now? Please, never mind that! Dinner, let's have dinner!

Yukari
I had some premade meals ready, just in case things went wrong! It's far from being a luxury full-course meal, but...

Yukari
You think that's fine, too? Thanks, Yuuki... Well, then, let's eat together. And after dinner, it'll be time for some evening drinks!

Yuuki remained there until morning, enjoying a happy, lively time with Yukari.