DAWON.

[soulping]

[ When you enter the TV, the room surrounding you is notably blank - appearing something like this. Which may seem odd, until words appear out of thin air in front of you: ]

Today, we're going to go through an interactive story of sorts!

You're a college student who's just transferred to a new university, and you have a week to make new friends and potentially find that ~special someone~ people always worry about having.

Luckily for you, your college has a club fair for transfer students just like you! You're headed off there to meet some of your fellow students and get a better lay of the land.

But before we begin, there's just one important thing I need to get down...who are you?

Comments

KIYOKO - EVENT #3.

[inbeta]

Today, when you stop by the track field, you see Takahashi off to the side on her phone. She waves to you and smiles, so you decide to take a seat on the bleachers and wait for her to finish.

...Of course, you can't help overhearing part of the conversation.



KIYOKO: I'll be home soon, once practice is over....What? What do you mean he—okay, fine, I can stay home and take care of you tomorrow. Are you feeling any better? ...Okay, get some rest. I'll make soup when I get back. Love you.

Takahashi hangs up and turns to face you.



KIYOKO: Hey, sorry about that...that was my sister. She's feeling sick, so I wanted to check in on her.



YASUHIRO: Yeah, I couldn't help overhearing...you going to watch her tomorrow?



KIYOKO: Well...apparently dad's busy, so I have to.



YASUHIRO: What about your mom?



KIYOKO: My mom hasn't....been in the picture for some time. She went back to Korea when I was pretty young, and we haven't heard from her since. So it's just...been the three of us.



YASUHIRO: Oh...I'm sorry to hear that.



KIYOKO: It is what it is. Hey, do you want to come over tomorrow, [ name ]? I have to watch over my sister, but I'd love to have some company.

> Why don't we ditch her and just go out together?
> Sure. Just give me a time and I'll be there.
> Sorry, I already have plans.

DISCUSSION.

[inbeta]

Re: DISCUSSION.

[bloodbiter]

[oh no sister feelings!! she makes a face for a moment]

Let's keep her company while she watches her sister.

Re: DISCUSSION.

[showyouthesight]

Definitely. He'd be a real jerk if he asked about all that stuff and just turned her down. She seems to really care about her too.

Re: DISCUSSION.

[bloodbiter]

[she nods]

I hope she does.

Re: DISCUSSION.

[showyouthesight]

... If she doesn't, we can pick a new route.

Re: DISCUSSION.

[bloodbiter]

But then we'd have a higher chance of losing.

Re: DISCUSSION.

[showyouthesight]

Maybe she's looking to award someone for playing the field.

Re: DISCUSSION.

[bloodbiter]

Mm, if that was going to be our strategy, I think we should have started before the fourth day.

...If you suggested it because you're concerned, know that I realize this is only a game.

Re: DISCUSSION.

[showyouthesight]

... ah, right.

Re: DISCUSSION.

[bloodbiter]

But, ah... Thank you for doing so anyways.

Re: DISCUSSION.

[showyouthesight]

... no problem.

TURN-IN.

[inbeta]

Re: TURN-IN.

[bloodbiter]

> Sure. Just give me a time and I'll be there.

> sure

[inbeta]

YASUHIRO: Sure, just give me a time and I'll be there. I don't mind at all.



KIYOKO: Thanks, I appreciate the company. Maybe 2? I want to make sure she has as much time to sleep as possible on both ends, after all.

Takahashi, whom you feel just a bit closer to, gives you instructions to her house, and you two part ways amicably. You head home.