Episode 1: A Walk Down Memory Lane
Several days after her meeting with Shiori, Hatsune is still at a loss for what present to pick for Shiori.
Scene: A restaurant in Landsol.
Hatsune
Aww, I just can't find a good enough present... I'll be a failure of a big sister if I can't do this!
Hatsune
Maybe if I asked one of her close friends... Ahh, wait! Yuuki, Yuuki! What are you doing here?
Yuuki
1. "I was just eating some food."
Hatsune
I see, I see! Good timing, turning up here! There was something I actually wanted to talk to you about...
Hatsune
You've got to keep this secret, though... Even more of a secret than my psychic powers!
Hatsune
Please! Come with me to pick a present for Shiori!
Hatsune
I've been thinking about this for days, but I just can't come up with anything... Ah, right, Shiori's my little sister, if you didn't know!
Yuuki
1. "She said once that she was interested in monsters."
Hatsune
Monsters? T-That's something I wouldn't have thought of... Wait, that means you know Shiori!? Then, let's go looking for a present together!
Scene: A town square in Landsol.
Hatsune
A present! A present for Shiori! Oh! How about this? A monster plushie!
Yuuki
1. "It looks scary..."
2. "It looks cool."
Option 1.
Hatsune
Hmm, you're probably right... If I saw that in the middle of the night, I'd probably be scared, too.
Option 2.
Hatsune
Hee hee, right? ... But it might be so realistic that it's scary...
End of branches.
Hatsune
No, this one won't do. Picking presents is hard...
Shiori
Presents?
Hatsune
Shiori! Good timing! I've got a question for... Wait, Shiori!? Is it really you!? It's really you!
Shiori
Big sister, please don't pinch my cheeks like that... Um, I'm here on a shopping trip... What are you doing?
Hatsune
We were just, um... Well, you see? You know... that...?
Yuuki
1. "We're eatings some sweets together."
Hatsune
That's right! We heard there was a new candy shop open, so Yuuki and I came to try it out!
Shiori
How wonderful. I'd love to go some food with you two, as well.
Hatsune
Then, let's all go together! Oh, but where are the other members of your guild? Are they in different shops?
Shiori
Everyone was busy today, so I came by myself. I was feeling well, so I walked.
Hatsune
Whaaaa!? S-Shiori, you came alone!? Will you be okay? Are you going back alone, too? Why don't I go with you?
Shiori
I'll be okay, big sister. I can go back on my own.
Hatsune
A-All right... If you say so... Ahhh! But I'm still worried! I'll go with you back home!
Shiori
Big sister, it's truly all right. I don't want to cause trouble for Yuuki, either...
Yuuki
1. "I'm worried, too."
Shiori
Even you... All right, I understand. It would be rude to refuse your kindness...
Hatsune
Yay! Let's head back together! It's my responsibility as your big sister, after all!
Scene: A road outside Landsol.
Hatsune
... It's been a while since we've gone on a walk together, Shiori!
Shiori
Ever since we started living in different places, we haven't been able to see each other much.
Yuuki
1. "Why did you move apart?"
Shiori
Both of us lived together in Landsol originally. But then, one day, my big sister...
Scene: A flashback to a park in Landsol.
Hatsune
Shiori, Shiori, Shiori! I've got big news! Serious news!
Shiori
Cough, cough... Big sister, what are you so panicked about?
Hatsune
Are you okay? Is it because I made such a racket?
Shiori
No, I just have a bit of a sore throat today. Please, don't worry. But what happened?
Hatsune
Oh, right! Well, your big sister has been selected to be a member of the guild Forestier, the protectors of the elven forest!
Shiori
Wow... Big sister, you're amazing! Congratulations!
Hatsune
The thing is... If I become a member of Forestier, I'll have to live in the elven forest from now on...
Hatsune
But I couldn't possibly leave you behind, Shiori... That's why, I thought I'd ask you if you wanted to move to the forest with me!
Shiori
Big sister...
Hatsune
Even we're of different races, you're my beloved little sister -- I couldn't possibly stand the thought of living apart from you!
Shiori
... I'm sorry, big sister. But I can't go.
Hatsune
Huh...?
Shiori
Every time you have to protect me, big sister, I can't help but think, I don't want things to be this way forever...
Shiori
And I think this may be the ideal opportunity... Because the truth is, I'd like to start working for Kaon.
Hatsune
Wha! S-Shiori, how come!? Is it because you don't like me anymore? And that's why you don't want to live with me?
Shiori
No, I love you very much, big sister. That's why I don't want to be a burder on you...
Hatsune
But you're not a burden! I look out for you because I love you, too! That's why I worry, that's why...
Shiori
I've always known how much you cared about me, big sister. But that's why I want you to see that I can make it on my own.
Shiori
I want to work as hard as you do... So that maybe one day, I'll even be able to look out for you, too. That's my wish, and my goal.
Hatsune
... Okay. Shiori, I guess you've made up your mind already... And I guess it's also a big sister's job to cheer on her sibling, no matter what she does...!
Hatsune
... Right! I'm cheering for you, Shiori! We might be living apart from now on, but I know you'll be trying your best no matter what!
Shiori
... You're not angry?
Hatsune
There's nothing to be angry about! Because this something that you want to do! But, if you ever feel lonely, you can call on me anytime! Your big sister will be there for you whenever you need her!
Shiori
Yes... Thank you, big sister.
End of flashback.
Shiori
That was when we first started living apart. Hatsune was worried for me, so she snuck by to check on me often.
Hatsune
Shiori, you knew about that!?
Shiori
I knew. You're my big sister, after all. Not just that, but sometimes, you'd follow behind me without even hiding.
Hatsune
Heh heh... Nothing gets by you, huh. Actually, sometimes, I'd be the one feeling lonely, and I'd drop by just to see your face!
Shiori
I guess that's just like you... But it made me happy, you know? Just seeing your face seemed to fill me with energy.
Hatsune
I-Is that right? I'm glad to hear it!
Scene: The farm at Elizabeth Park.
Hatsune
And we're here!
Shiori
Big sister, thanks for coming with me. Thank you, too, Yuuki.
Hatsune
It was fun getting to chat with you like that after so long! See you again soon, Shiori!
Shiori
Ah, big sister...
Hatsune
Hmm? What is it?
Shiori
(... I feel like she's had something on her mind for a while now... But if it's important, then I'm sure she'll tell me on her own eventually.)
Shiori
Oh, it's nothing. See you soon, Hatsune, Yuuki!
Until Hatsune and Yuuki's silhouettes had vanished into the distance, Shiori continued to wave goodbye to them, ever so slightly.