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>>5441149

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>>5441149
>>Make everyone bet for their favorite to win! It’d be fun to speculate.
Maybe ask the rest later

>>5441149
>Ask Fiora about… anything! She seems to know what’s going on, and might become an invaluable ally in present times!

>>5441149
>Ask Fiora about… anything! She seems to know what’s going on, and might become an invaluable ally in present times!

>>5441149
>Ask Fiora about… anything! She seems to know what’s going on, and might become an invaluable ally in present times!
Touch base in the present, once we're done here.

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“Bring it!” Oliver is ready for the mayhem.

“I’M READY FOR THE [SIGNAL]!” Galactic Calamity starts bouncing in place.

“Go! Ring the bell!” Esperanza asks her flying referee for the formality.

The Bell echoes through the coliseum! The fight is underway!]

“C-Calamity! Do you quit?!” To put a brave front, Oliver asks if the astronaut surrenders without hesitation.

“QUIT? A [STAR EXPLORER] IS DEFINED BY THEIR [UNBREAKABLE WILL].” Galactic puts a hand over his chest. “[YOU] lost the moment the [rules] were laid out. [HAEIOU! HAEIOU!]”

“My will this, my will that! Shut up, you’re driving me nuts! I’m going to break your will like I broke your Uncle’s spine! ” Oliver threatens as he gesticulates for the Spaceman to approach him.

“He’s trying to bait him.” Jesse speculates.

“But it’s not working, the Stargazer stays still.” Fiora concludes.

“Fiora, I don’t know where to begin, but I have a bunch of questions, and I need to know what your deal is.” You don’t know what to say exactly.

“Feel free to ask! I retained all the memories this body has, and I know you're a good-natured individual, Son of Ema.” Fiora is prepared to answer any questions you may have.

“Again with that name.” Esperanza is annoyed by you two mentioning your mother again. “Can you concentrate on the battle at hand?”

“Ms. Esperanza, you already know about Ms. Oka? I was trying to leave that fact for later.” Fiora is flabbergasted by this revelation.

“Yes, I heard of this woman before, whatever-her-name-is. And before you ask, I have no recollection of such an individual, and I have no interest in knowing more.” Esperanza acts like this is the least important thing in the world.

“No! That cannot be!” Fiora is upset for the first time you’ve seen her. “That’s impossible!”

“It’s not rare for someone to have faulty memory.” Jessie is put off by the tiny girl’s reaction.

“Someone in my line of work doesn’t use these words lightly.” Fiora puts both hands over the table.

“Enough. I’m sick of hearing it. Y’all are prohibited from talking about this woman in my presence ever again.” Esperanza puts her foot down.

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>>5441244

“Yes, Ms. Esperanza.” Fiora will relent for now. “Again, I’m willing to answer any of your questions. And to answer yours, Mr. Noon…” Fiora has issues calling you by your pen name. “I’m an ally to everyone who is trying to keep our world safe.”

“You better change your spiel, as many before you have already worn it out.” Jesse sighs from exhaustion.

“I mean every word.” Fiora retorts with no dishonesty in her being.

“Watch the battlefield instead.” Esperanza wants the crowd to pay attention to her show.


Galactic Calamity jumps to the top of the Moon.

“[VILLAINOUS FIEND], I suggest you surrender this [MISSION] the [second] you realize there’s no way to STOP THE [INEVITABLE]!” Galactic starts running on top of the celestial body.

The Moon begins ominously approaching Oliver, a steep pace with nothing that will stop it. It’s going to crash down and on top of the former terrorist.

“You made a good show, you fraud! But no matter what you pretend this thing to be, it’s your entity still! And if you hurt the entity, you hurt the user!” Oliver uses his claws to scratch the very bottom of the rock to little to no effect. “Huh…?”

“Partner, I think he has no chance.” Philonune has no hope.

“He can move out of the way…” You… don’t think it is that big of an issue.

What do you do?

>Yell at Oliver to move out of the way.
>Ask Fiora why she knows your mother.
>Form an Alliance with Fiora!
>Ask Fiora about what her deal in the entire flame war is.
>Write In.


(Last Reply of the Day, we continue tomorrow!)

>>5441245
>Ask Fiora why she knows your mother.
>But be vague about it just to get around Big Ear's pissy demands.

>>5441245
>Cheer for Galactic Calamity, to divert Esperanza's attention
Spessman is the goat.
>Ask Fiora about what her deal in the entire flame war is.

>>5441245
>>Ask Fiora about what her deal in the entire flame war is.

>>5441249
+1

>>5441245
>>Ask Fiora about what her deal in the entire flame war is.

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The spinning Moon continues to be on track to crush Oliver’s bones. It will collide on the ground in a matter of moments.

“Huuuh…” Oliver is intensively starring at the Moon like trying to figure out his math homework.

“What is he doing?” Esperanza wants to understand if she’s missing something or not.

“He’s realizing he can’t climb up with the Moon spinning downwards...” Jesse is frustrated by Oliver’s inability to come up with a sound strategy.

“What’s next for him?” Esperanza is realizing that commentating the battle will spark up interest.

“Get flattened by it.” Jesse has zero hope for Oliver.

“He can move out of the way.” You point out the obvious instead of merely thinking about it.

“It’s a given that he’s planning something!” Fiora tries to go for a positive outlook on the situation.

“Hey, Fiora, I’ve been meaning to ask: What’s your deal in the war?” Even if you don’t think your mom is overall important to the greater picture, you want to know more about why she knows Esperanza and Fiora! But since you’re prohibited from talking about her – you’ll move onto the next best thing: What’s up with Fiora?!

“I’m in quite a difficult position, but my primary goal here is to prevent a disaster from happening.” Fiora is here to help!

“Difficult position how?” Jesse is curious about the details.

“I was brought back to Pokyo Lokyo by the N.U. to deal with the paranormal events happening. It was a colleague and good friend of mine’s idea.” Fiora recalls the good times with said friend.

“You work for the Nations United?” Jesse doesn’t approve.

“I’m merely a consultant for supernatural affairs! I’m a freelancer at heart, like all great detectives! With all due honesty, I barely get any work from them, and this is the first case that isn’t a hoax...” Fiora chuckles as she taps her hands on the table. “With the workload I have, I demanded for my old mentor to foresee the operation, which was swiftly granted. Now, I’m starting to regret it.”

Your gut feeling is telling you the match is going to finish soon, which means you have time for one question. Make it count!

What do you do?

>Ask Fiora what made her so busy that she delegated some functions. You feel like the reason is REALLY important.
>Ask Fiora if the N.U. Forces are trustworthy.
>Ask Fiora what she’s actually doing to prevent the disaster.
>Ask Fiora why she regrets delegating work to her old mentor.
>Agree on a place to meet outside the bubble with Fiora.
>Write In.

>>5441958
>>Agree on a place to meet outside the bubble with Fiora.

>>5441958
>>Agree on a place to meet outside the bubble with Fiora.

>>5441958
>>Agree on a place to meet outside the bubble with Fiora.

>>5441958
>Agree on a place to meet outside the bubble with Fiora.

>>5441958
>Agree on a place to meet outside the bubble with Fiora.
UNCOVER
THE
PAST

>>5441958
>>Agree on a place to meet outside the bubble with Fiora.
PLOT PLOT PLOT PLOT PLOT PLOT PLOT PLOT

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“Let’s agree on a place to meet outside the bubble dimension.” You’re going to schedule another meeting! Isn’t that *great*?!

“Very well!” Fiora sounds thrilled! “I know the perfect place only the two of us know about: your mother’s grave!”

“AH!” Esperanza cuts the conversation out.

“W-What’s wro—” Fiora is perturbed by Esperanza’s shrieking.

“AAH!” Esperanza gets louder.

“H-Huh?” Fiora feels in danger.

“You said it!” Esperanza points at her.

“I don’t follow.” Fiora is still uneasy.

“The forbidden word.” Esperanza squints her eyes.

“What forbidden word...?” Fiora is looking around for a tabloid with the rules on it or something.

“Y’all were barred from ever mentioning *his* mother in *my* presence.” The Judge girl slams her hands on the table. “You goofed up.”

“I thought we were forbidden from making her the topic of conversation.” Fiora didn’t know the extent of the ban.

“Excuses. You’re going to the cage.” Esperanza points up with her thumb.

“Iiiiit’s not that baaaad over hereeee….!” Oh yeah, you forgot Smithele is up there. Hell, you thought he was trapped back in the other dimension.

“N-No! N-Not the cage! I’m sorry!” Fiora doesn’t want to relive traumatic experiences.

“Do you mean it?” Esperanza glares down.

“Why did you emphasize the word ‘it’? It doesn’t make any sense.” Of all the things Jesse could’ve raised his voice about, he went with that.

“Shut up, loser, I’m talking to the transgressor here.” Esperanza scoffs.

“I’m not a loser…” Jessie grumbles as he crosses his arms.

“Forget about him. Listen to Fiora, she really regrets it!” You try to back up little Fiora.

“I wasn’t talking to you either, hideous.” Esperanza dismisses you too. You wonder where your paper bag is.

“Am I missing something? I don’t think he’s ugly.” Fiora tilts her head.

“Ha! Changing topics, huh? You’re not really feeling sorry then!” Esperanza thinks she won this debate.

“N-No! I implore you to reconsider!” Fiora raises her arms in a panic.

“I’ll try.” Esperanza has a solemn moment in silence. “Since you’re defending each other so passionately, you’ll go to the cage next time any of you break the rules.”

“W-Why are you grouping me with them? I-I didn’t defend anyone.” Jesse is offended and confused.

“C’mon, don’t be a dick.” You nudge him.

“You’re right, I take it back…” Even Jesse knows there’s nothing worse than being a double dick.

“We’re in agreement then.” You act like you’re the group’s ambassador.

“Good.” Esperanza is content. “Now watch the match.”

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>>5442054

The situation remains more or less the same, Galactic Calamity running on top of the Moon to make it spin and slowly descend onto Oliver and the ring! The Villain has done all but throw in the towel! Well, not exactly, he has done nothing and he’s out of ideas.

“[HAEIOU!] SURRENDER OR PERISH, [YOUNG CRIMINAL]! Your [time] is up!” Galactic demands an answer!

But then…

Oliver starts his kamikaze run towards the celestial body.

“He’s planning on jumping over?” Esperanza has no clue what his deal is.

“N-No, he’s going under.” Jesse notices Oliver has no intention of climbing upwards.

The Villain who doesn’t believe in friendship jumps below the space rock, turns around midair, and uses his claws to clinch onto the surface like a sloth! The Moon’s spin is bringing Oliver upwards to meet Galactic!

“Why isn’t the spaceman reacting? Mayo is going to reach the top.” Esperanza wants an explanation.

“The Moon blocks Calamity’s view. Mr. Major waited for it to be low enough for this moment!” Fiora is pleasantly surprised by this.

“Don’t give him too much credit.” Jesse frowns.

“Don’t be salty.” You raise an eyebrow. He needs to let go of his defeat.

And lo and behold! Like a parasite on an animal’s ear, Oliver uses his opponent’s ability to get to the top – and be behind his target! Leo Major jumps on the Stargazer’s back, clutching him, claws around his target’s neck, and a smile on his face.

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>>5442056

“Say the words or I’ll cut your throat.” Oliver smirks, victory is his!

“You’ve reached far, [COSMIC SCUM]! But yet, victory is far from your reach!” Even in the worst circumstances, Galactic Calamity hasn’t lost his enthusiasm.

“I don’t know, I think it’s on the tip of my fingernails. Now say it.” Oliver starts cutting through the space suit.

“[HAEIOU, HAIEOU, HAIEOU!]” With both hands on his hips, Galactic Calamity laughs like there’s no tomorrow. “WHY WOULD I [SURRENDER] WHEN [SUCCESS] IS GUARANTEED?”

In the blink of an eye the Moon disappears! The contenders start falling through the sky!

“WHAT?!” Leo Watty never expected for Galactic’s biggest weapon to be taken out of the equation like that.

The spaceman grabs Oliver’s limbs and tilts his body to position the Villain to receive the brunt of the eventual fall. But their falling speed gets slower and slower…

“[SPACE DEBRIS], I’m reporting to you that I control [Gravity]. If you don’t [SURRENDER] this instant, you’ll feel the weight of the [UNIVERSE] – and it WILL CRUSH EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOUR BONES, [HAEIOU, HAEIOU!]” Cosmonaut threatens.

Oliver stabs Calamity through his back with his other hand.

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>>5442057

“Was it [curiosity] or plain [boldness]?” Galactic coughs in pain.

“No, surrendering never gave me anything back…” Oliver twists his hand to keep on hurting the spaceman.

“[UNDERSTOOD], LET’S REACH OUR BELOVED [EARTH] TOGETHER.” Spaceman pulls the final trigger of the fight.

Galactic Calamity and Oliver crash down through the ring at incredible speed. From the cloud of smoke the disaster left, the astronaut comes out, standing but bleeding profusely. Once the view is clear, you can see a gigantic hole in the battlefield. One of the Flying Referees informs that the villain is knocked out, or better said, presumably dead…

“The battle isn’t over until someone says I quit.” Esperanza uses her megaphone to inform everyone that this isn’t the end.

But it is…

What do you do?

>Tell Esperanza to not be a dick and give Galactic the victory.
>Tell Esperanza if that’s the case, she should leave it as a draw.
>Don’t say a thing.
>Write In.

(Last Reply of the Day, we continue tomorrow!)

>>5442058
>>Tell Esperanza to not be a dick and give Galactic the victory.
He won fair and square

>>5441958
>Tell Esperanza to not be a dick and give Galactic the victory.
Based spess program

>>5442058
>Tell Esperanza to not be a dick and give Galactic the victory.
Oliver is behaving kinda competent here bros...

>>5442058
>Tell Big Ears to stop being a dick in general, she sucks at making fights and her shitty apathetic attitude isn't helping one bit. Once the war is over, no one would want to be her friend once she wakes up and she'll be alone without her entity and teacher.

>>5442058
>Don't say a thing.

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“C’mon, Esperanza, don’t be a dick, and give Galactic the win.” You really don’t want to waste your time on unimportant details.

“My thoughts exactly.” Even if the wording isn’t to his taste, Jesse agrees with what you said.

“Fine.” Esperanza relents to peer pressure. “…I don’t know what a dick is, but I imagine it’s an insult.”

“It’s short for Richard, and also means pee-pee.” You poorly explain. Maybe it’s people like you who made Esperanza act this way.

“Don’t teach her that.” Jesse facepalms.

“I learnt what a pee-pee is, and I find your vulgar humor distasteful.” Esperanza frowns. Judging by Fiora’s reaction, she was the one who explained it.

“I don’t want to hear that from a window licker.” You adjust your glasses.

“…P-Point taken.” Esperanza has no rebuttal. “Ms. Kobashi, do you agree with those two about the result?”

“Yes, absolutely.” Fiora nods solemnly.

Esperanza grabs the megaphone. “Despite none of the competitors claiming to have quit the match, an unanimous decision from the jury gives Galactic Calamity the victory. Congratulations.” With the match over, Esperanza signals the flying referees to heal the competitors. You didn’t know you were acting as the jury… despite sitting in the jury stand.

“[MISSION ACCOMPLISHED…]” Galactic Calamity kneels from the pain, he knows he wouldn’t have told this story in other circumstances. Once healed, he stands proud. “[HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU!]” His theme song starts blasting through the arena as he celebrates. You, Jesse and Fiora clap along.

Esperanza floats down to the broken ring to stand next to the winner.

“Galactic Calamity. You’ve earned a wish of your choosing. Well, as long as I’m able to fulfill it. But first, here’s your coupon.” Esperanza hands the pitiful prize to the spaceman.

“THIS IS IT..? No [trophy]? No [confetti]? No [CAKE]? THIS [CELEBRATION PARTY] IS SEVERELY LACKING.” Galactic Calamity looks disappointed at his stupid coupon.

“Hmm, I’ll have those for next time.” Esperanza writes it down.

“Is nobody going to ask if that Oliver guy is fine? He hasn’t come out of the hole yet.” Jesse isn’t even worried, just confused.

“He’s like a cockroach, he always finds a way to survive.” You smile. Jesse and Fiora exchange a look. “Okay, fine.” You grab Esperanza’s megaphone. “Hey! Oliver! You okay in there?”

“Yeaaaah, I feel cooomfortableee hereeee!” Oliver’s thumbs up shows from the hole. You smugly smirk at those non-believers. “A lot of blood though.”

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>>5442696


“Hey! Don’t interrupt!” Esperanza shouts back. She screams so loud she doesn’t need the megaphone. “Whaddya want?”

“I, GALACTIC CALAMITY, HAVE ONE WISH, AND ONE WISH ONLY: REACHING THE [VENUS LINE] ONCE AGAIN” Galactic looks up to the sky. “But I will do it on my own, instead, PLEASE, HELP THE [FORMER COMPETITOR] FROM THE FIRST ROUND! [HAEIOU, HAIEOU, HAIEOU!]”

“Excuse me?” Jesse is taken off guard!

“Help him with what exactly?” Esperanza tilts her head.

“As you can clearly see, I have very [BIG EARS]! My hearing abilities are out of this [GALAXY]!” Galactic explains. “I want [YOU] to help those two with their MEETING with [Robert Auburn].”

“Big ears be damned. H-How can he possibly know about that? He was backstage when I…!” Jesse goes to a halt. He takes off the Jester hat. “…There’s a microphone here.”

“[HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU!!!]” Galactic starts skipping in place in lowered gravity. “Well, Can you do it, [JUDGE]?”

“Absolutely.” Esperanza smirks. She knows she had it easy.

“…This bastard.” Jesse throws the Jester hat!

“Don’t get angry, it’s okay.” You go for peace.

“Yes, the stargazer is helping you. Don’t overthink it.” Fiora agrees profusely with you.

“I know.” Jesse grumbles.

Esperanza floats back to the jury stand.

“Well? How was the tournament overall?” Esperanza is doing her last survey before this is all over.

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>>5442699

How do you respond?

>“Please never do this again.” Fun, but twisted. And you hate toaster. You mean Twister. Or was it Twist?
>“What are you doing this for, really?” Screw Esperanza’s question. You need an answer from her.
>“Sure, it was fun. But find a way to make it less bloody, please.” You enjoyed the display of skill.
>Write In.

Okay, you have a ton of shit to do once you wake up. Where do you start?

>Meet Robert Auburn with Jesse.
>Contact Lise to decide the Duck’s fate.
>Find little Fiora in the Bubble to talk to her.
>Meet up with Matilda and Oliver.
>Spend some time with the ladies around you.
>Write In.

(Sorry. Only reply of the day, we continue tomorrow!)

>>5442701
>>“Sure, it was fun. But find a way to make it less bloody, please.” You enjoyed the display of skill.
>Spend some time with the ladies around you.

>>5442701
>“What are you doing this for, really?” Screw Esperanza’s question. You need an answer from her. As childish as she is, she can't possibly be doing this for amusement....right?
>Meet Robert Auburn with Jesse.

>“Sure, it was fun. But find a way to make it less bloody, please.” You enjoyed the display of skill.
haeiou haeiou
>Meet Robert Auburn with Jesse.

>>5443152
+1

>>5442701
>“Sure, it was fun. But find a way to make it less bloody, please.” You enjoyed the display of skill.
>Meet Robert Auburn with Jesse.

>>5442699
>“Sure, it was fun. But find a way to make it less bloody, please.” You enjoyed the display of skill.

>Meet Robert Auburn with Jesse.

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“Sure, it was fun. But find a way to make it less bloody, please.” You enjoyed the display of skill above all!

“Less blood, more tears. Got it.” Esperanza writes down on her notepad.

“That’s not what I said.” You retort, annoyed.

“I know.” Esperanza rolls her eyes. You realize it might be her sense of humor. The Judge girl turns to Fiora. “Same question, your thoughts?”

“Quite the experience. I echo Mr. Noon’s sentiments.” Fiora keeps her positive attitude.

“Good, good. Violence is not welcomed, noted.” The amnesic girl writes it down. “You?” She points at Jesse with her pen.

“Why didn’t you ask me first? I was here before her.” Jesse gets hung up on the tiniest details.

“Because you got last, loser. Now answer my survey.” Esperanza wants to get to the point.

“This isn’t a form of entertainment, it’s pure savagery. Refrain from pitting people against each other for your own amusement. We are not toys.” Jesse is having none of this.

“Treat people better, noted.” Esperanza writes it down. You’re glad she’s listening, but the callousness makes you uneasy. The Judge floats down to the ring hole. “Hey, finalist. Your thoughts on the whole thing?”

“It’s fine as it is! I got to go all out.” Oliver climbs out of the hole. “Polish the details and you’ll have something good.”

“Refine presentation, got it.” Esperanza is glad someone liked it as it was envisioned. “Hey champ, same question.” She hops next to the spaceman.

“[ANALYSIS REPORT]: AN OUTLANDISH EXPERIENCE I thoroughly ENJOYED. One [CAVEAT], I’d like to know the [Rules] before the [MISSION] for preparation’s sake.” Calamity gives his thoughts in an open and truthful manner.

“Show the match rules to the competitors before they get on stage. Done.” Esperanza actually likes the feedback she’s getting. “That’s it. I guess I have to thank you all for taking part in this test session. Good—”

“Wait! Esperanza!” You ask for a moment! “Can you say ‘Hi’ to Mr. Won-Jae for me, please?”

“Make it two!” Oliver smirks.

“Send my regards as well.” Jesse adds.

“Me too!” Fiora smiles from ear to ear!

“I ADHERE TO THIS [REQUEST] AS WELL! [HAEIOU!]” Galactic starts bouncing again.

“…Sure.” Esperanza will gladly relay everyone’s message.

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>>5443583

And just like that, the not-so-dream-like-but-still-dream-like tournament comes to an end. You feel like you’re returning to the Bubble Reality…

…

The morning light shines on your face, you’re on the combined bed from last night on your own, you struggle to open your eyes…

“Grace. Our darrrrling Phil is finally waking up!” Mirjam announces with overjoyed happiness! You can’t find your glasses. You’re feeling kinda rough, mouth dry and all. Even in her blob form, you can tell your ribbon-wearing dear is jumping from the excitement.

“That sleepyhead got us worried!” Grace sighs in relief, then gets all giggity. “Here, love!” Your pigtail love puts your glasses on your face, and both kiss your cheeks. “Oh good morning!” The tomato duo say in unison. They look ready for school.

“Did I oversleep…?” You’re trying to get a hold of yourself.

“Kinda, yeah.” Grace doesn’t mind skipping school. “But it isn’t your fault.”

“We couldn’t wake you up before the bus arrived.” Mirjam briefly laments. “We should’ve taken into account you don’t wake up as early as we do, sorrrry!”

“But look at the bright side, you’re just in time to make us breakfast! Tee-Hee!” Grace bounces her arms around.

Your plan is to meet up with Jesse first… But the girls you love aren’t going to make it easy for you.

What do you do?

>Trust Mirjam & Grace with the important mission of keeping your duck safe until you’re back.
>Make them breakfast! You’re far too much in love to ignore their requests!
>Take these two along with you to whatever you’re planning on doing. Fuck school.
>Write In.

>>5443585
>>Take these two along with you to whatever you’re planning on doing. Fuck school.
Bring the dumb duck too

>>5443585
>Make them breakfast! You’re far too much in love to ignore their requests!
Gotta treat ladies! Well, I’m pretty sure Mirjam is one...

>>5443585
>Make them breakfast! You’re far too much in love to ignore their requests!

>>5443585
>>Make them breakfast! You’re far too much in love to ignore their requests!

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You set your priorities straight and decide to spend some time with the girls you love! You’ll make your sweeties breakfast!

“Then breakfast time it is!” You proclaim as the atmosphere turns jubilant! You made them miss school, it’s your responsibility to make it worth it.

“Yaaaay!” Grace celebrates!

“Y-You don’t have to, Phil. I already cooked something.” Even if it pains her, Mirjam lets you know it’s not necessary. “I couldn’t bear the thought of leaving you without something to eat.”

“Mirjam! Thank you! But there’s nothing in this world that makes me happier than pampering you two!” You express your feelings of affection through your actions!

“I-I hope you can eat what I made rrrregarrrdless.” Mirjam wants to test her abilities as a housewife.

“Sure! I’d love to!” You smile!

“It’s really good, you’re going to love it!” Grace backs her sister’s abilities.

“Can’t wait!” You get ready to both make and eat breakfast! What a time to be alive.

You prepared a wonderful breakfast with whatever decently shaped food you found in the apartment. Your lovelies are overjoyed by the food produced! They turn tomato from the pure enjoyment. Also, Mirjam’s breakfast is nothing to scoff at, despite the low quality ingredients, she made something better than edible! It sounds condescending as hell, but it’s quite the achievement! You too struggled to make something out of this. You’re a certified magician, but Mirjam? She’s just a tomato and managed! With the food in everyone’s tummy, a peculiar conversation sparked.

“I feel like I'm in heaven…” Grace has her hand on her cheek. You’re all eating on the bed on top of a sheet table.

“Phil…” Mirjam is as red as the red thing you always mentally call them.

“What is it?” You smile at half of the duo who stole your heart. Sheesh, you’re cheesy.

“C-Can you… Can you…. Can you stay with us herrrrre?!” Mirjam lets her wishes out! “I want you to be with us foreverrrr. We aren’t much, but I swear I’ll find a way to make it worth it for you. I’ll do anything! I’d be the best wife you can imagine if you give me a chance!”

“Mirjam! Get a hold of yourself! You can’t wish that and you know it!” Grace reprimands her sister.

“I-I’m sorrrry, I know I’m being unfair, I know it was supposed to be a one-time thing… Please, forrrrget what I said.” Mirjam is ashamed of her actions.

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>>5443687

“That ain’t the problem, silly. Phil! Please, take us to the future with you! This place, like, sucks! A total dumpster fire!” Grace has let her emotions take control too! “I swear I’ll find a way to be successful and pay for everything and take care of you and everything! We’re seriously going to be like the best wives you’ll ever have!”

“G-Grace, we can’t do that…!” Mirjam is the one checking their emotions now!

“Yeah, you’re right… Our sisters need us still. We can’t, like, disappear without a trace. The present may suck, but they’re worth it!” Grace knows it’s difficult. “Unless we also bring them with us! Then there’s no redeemable qualities whatsoever! But… can Phil afford having all of us? Is it even legal in the future to bring people of the past with ‘em?” It’s both awfully irresponsible and responsible the way Grace thinks of things. Like a true airhead. You cannot help but to love it.

“No, Grace, that’s not it. All of this was supposed to be a passionate night we’ll keep forever in our hearts… and never reveal it to our future families, because we’re going to settle with second best thing we can manage – and even hinting at it could destroy our marriages.” Mirjam’s imagination is going wild.

“Yeah, we’ll write it all down in a diary for our grandchildren to discover it in our attic and think stuff like ‘Woah, grandma Grace was kind of weird’ and ‘did they really do that in the past?’.” Grace follows the ridiculous tangent.

“That’s our fate.” Mirjam and Grace hug each other.

…You didn’t have to say anything for these two to convince each other of not pursuing something with their debonair from the future. Sheesh, your ego is in the clouds now that you managed to make love to two girls that you can’t get enough of.

What do you do?

>Apologize for making them feel this way.
>Say this whole thing will be in your diary too.
>Agree to bring all the Tomatoes to the Future without thinking of the consequences or the logistics.
>Call them silly, ‘cause you’re planning on finding a way to visit often. You’ll never abandon the girls you love.
>Tell the girls it’s not time to be unhappy! You’re still in the good times, and you’ll make sure you’re going to keep seeing those smiles you love so much.
>Pretend you weren’t paying attention ‘cause you’re worried about your duck.
>Write In.


What do you do after?

>Take the Tomatoes alongside you to find Jesse.
>Ask them to keep your duck safe, while you go out to find Jesse.
>Write In.

(Last Reply of the Day. We continue on the weekend! Sorry for the meh sessions!)

>>5443688
>>Call them silly, ‘cause you’re planning on finding a way to visit often. You’ll never abandon the girls you love.
>Take the Tomatoes alongside you to find Jesse.

>>5443688
>Pretend you weren’t paying attention ‘cause you’re worried about your duck.
>Ask them to keep your duck safe, while you go out to find Jesse.

>>5443688
>Say this whole thing will be in your diary too.
>Ask them to keep your duck safe, while you go out to find Jesse.

>>5443688
>Pretend you weren’t paying attention ‘cause you’re worried about your duck.
>Take the Tomatoes alongside you to find Jesse.
Its gonna be great once Jesse sees his younger mom hanging onto Johnny so openly and so blatantly in public, his brain connecting the dots and slowly increasing the horror for him...

>>5443688
>Call them silly, ‘cause you’re planning on finding a way to visit often. You’ll never abandon the girls you love.
>Take the Tomatoes alongside you to find Jesse.
Saying nothing is the most cowardly choice

>>5443688
>Pretend you weren’t paying attention ‘cause you’re worried about your duck.
>Ask them to keep your duck safe, while you go out to find Jesse.

>>5443688
>Say this whole thing will be in your diary too
We might come back to visit, but I don't think we should promise that we'll do it or do it often. Especially considering the time dilation between here and the real world.

>Take the tomatoes with you
Yeah let's watch/cause this clusterfuck.

>>5443688
>Say this whole thing will be in your diary too.
>Ask them to keep your duck safe, while you go out to find Jesse.

>>5443688
>Pretend you weren’t paying attention ‘cause you’re worried about your duck.
>Take the Tomatoes alongside you to find Jesse.

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Grace and Mirjam come to a realization as they are hugging each other.

“…I think we said something really embarrassing.” Grace has a bittersweet moment.

“…Yeah, maybe we should’ve keep that to ourrrrselves.” Mirjam agrees 100%. Once that’s stated, they stop embracing each other.

“Sorry, I didn’t catch that. I was worried about the duck. I need to go to a meeting and I’m not sure what to do with it.” You apologize for being an airhead.

“Oh thank god…” The tomato duo sigh in relief.

“I’m not following.” You feel like they’re happy leaving you out of the loop! How could they? After everything that you’ve done together. Your heart aches.

“It’s fine, it’s something lame Mirjam said.” Grace dismisses your worries.

“B-But you also said it.” Mirjam doesn’t understand this unforeseen betrayal.

“Uuuuuuh…” Grace is loading. “That ain’t important! The lil’ ducky is!”

“We can take care of him if you like. Grace is great with animals!” Mirjam praises her sister’s abilities!

“Heehee, yeah, I am.” Grace opens the bathroom door and let’s the wild animal escape. And by escape, you mean look at you from his impromptu bed with wonder. “C’mere lil’ fella! Mommy Grace will take care of you!” Your lovely pigtailed darling opens her arms like she did for you.

“Quack.” The Duck finds comfort in her arms, as Naiad jumps on your shoulder.

“See? What a good lil’ ducky.” Grace starts showing affection to the bird.

“Um, if we’re not going to school, we better change.” Mirjam realizes that going out in their school uniform might prove problematic.

“Yeah, snitches are everywhere!” Grace agrees! “Phil, could you wait for us outside? We’ll be right with you in a second!”

“Sure! I’ll be waiting!” You step outside.

…

…

…

You saw them naked, why couldn’t you stay…?

You dismiss your little annoyance and marvel at this place’s incredible architectural engineering! How has this building not collapsed yet is beyond you! In your opinion, the Sand Castles from yesterday are sturdier than this shit.

“I knew it was you… It couldn’t have been anyone but you.” Oh no. It’s your cheating former wife, err, the lady you returned the truck key to – the same one who was forcefully taken away from the store yesterday. The weary yet focused look in her eyes, the heavy panting and her disheveled outfit makes her look unhinged. “I heard everything, you barefaced deviant. Everything single thing. The depravity, the intensity – the boldness of your lust. For the entire night, you kept going incessantly, these thin walls couldn’t keep your passion down… All it did was taunt me. I can’t hold it in anymore, I want in.”

You notice the door behind her wide open… That must be her room. Uh oh…

>>5446784

What do you do?

>“Lady, stop sexually harassing me.” Turn her down.
>Look away and ignore her.
>Turn invisible.
>Knock on the door, retreat back to the girls’ room
>“That’s it. I’m calling the cops.” Threaten.
>Write In.

>>5446785
>>Look away and ignore her.
This is pretty funny

>>5446785
>Look away and ignore her
then
>Turn invisible

>>5446784
>Look away and ignore her.

>>5446785
>>Write In.
Look at her in shock, and disappear as we do so.

>>5446797
>Catalog
Yep, sounds good.

>>5446797
>>5446790
Changing to the first one

>>5446797
+1

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You look at her in shock, and disappear slowly. The unhinged look on the lady’s face turns to pure horror, her whole body starts shaking – her legs weaken to a point where she loses her balance and drops butt first onto the ground.

“I-I… hallucinate him…?” The lady mumbles as she puts her hand over her mouth. “W-Was everythin’ all a dream…?” She grovels to the spot you were standing, you step back to dodge her, using both hands she checks the ground. “I’m losing my mind…?” She crawls back to where she was. “I-I can’t stop thinkin’ about ‘im! I need to find him…!”

She runs away in lustful pursuit, leaving her apartment door open. As soon as she’s out of view, you turn visible. You don’t know what to think of this.

“Phil, we’re ready.” Grace comes out from their little apartment! Mirjam and her are wearing discreet clothes. The duck is inside Grace’s hoodie. The fact that it doesn’t look bloated despite the bird’s presence and the pigtails is a testament that physics never made sense.

“Sorrrry for making you wait.” Mirjam apologizes as the two of them get by your side.

“Where are we going? I bet we’ll do something, like, really exciting!” Grace is ready to understand your plans.

The issue at hand is that you need to find Jesse somehow without any clues. You were in a similar situation with these two before when you needed to find Matilda, so this isn’t covering new ground exactly. You’ll have to use your renowned art skills to make a sketch of Jesse for them to identify, but is it a good idea to split up the team? Either way, Esperanza is supposed to help, but you haven’t seen her.

What do you do?

>Split the team to cover more ground to find Jesse.
>Walk around town together to find Jesse.
>Walk outside and wait for Esperanza to contact you.
>Pursue deranged girl to make sure nothing bad happens. You have a bad feeling about this.
>Enter deranged girl’s apartment for some reason.
>Write In.

>>5446902
(Last Reply of the Day! We continue tomorrow!)

>>5446902
>Pursue deranged girl to make sure nothing bad happens. You have a bad feeling about this.
No way this ends well if left alone.

>>5446902
>>Walk around town together to find Jesse.

>>5446902
>>Pursue deranged girl to make sure nothing bad happens. You have a bad feeling about this.

>>5446902
>Split the team to cover more ground to find Jesse.
Jesus christ who was that creep? We should've told her to fuck off straight away.

>>5446902
>Split the team to cover more ground to find Jesse.

>>5446902
>Split the team to cover more ground to find Jesse.

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You ask the girls for a favor: to help you find this brand new character named ‘Jesse’ as soon as possible. Naturally, the duo is happy to help out. They appear excited to meet this new guy. Same plan as last time, you’re going to split up into 2 teams to have more eyes on the case. As previously done before, you give the duo a sketch of your target.

Arriving at Xumenlo proper didn’t take long on the bus! On the way there, you mentioned your little squabble with the bus driver, who ended up not being so bad of a person. Grace mentioned there aren’t any buses passing that late at night, or else, they’d be more willing to goof around town more regularly. You didn’t know what to say. Once Mirjam tried to blame extraterrestrial beings for bringing you to their apartment, the topic was quickly dropped.

Anyway, it’s time to split up!

“…We’ll meet here at the stop in 2 hours regardless if we find your friend or not, right?” Grace wants that bit of information confirmed.

“Eyup” You give her a thumbs up. That’s the regrouping time.

“Hmmm, where should we go first?” Mirjam wonders what the best plan of action is.

You think it’s the appropriate time for you to decide where to go as well. Remember, finding Esperanza will help too!

Where do you go?

>The Orphanage of the Blue.
>Police Station.
>The Shopping District.
>The Big Pond.
>The School.
>The Town Hall.
>Find the Camper.
>Write In.

Where do you send the tomatoes to?

>The Orphanage of the Blue.
>Police Station.
>The Shopping District.
>The Big Pond.
>The School.
>The Town Hall.
>To find the Camper.
>Let them decide for themselves!
>Write In.

(Only Reply of the Day, we continue tomorrow.)

>>5448337
>The Big Pond.
We search at a pond. I mean, it’s Big. Kind of a social spot.

>The School.
And girls should be in school anyway.

>>5448337
>The big pond.
>The shopping district.

>>5448337
>>The Shopping District.
>The Big Pond.
Even if he isn't in the shopping district we still get to meet that one hot girl

>>5448337
>The Shopping District.
>The Town Hall.

>>5448337
>The Big Pond
>The School

>>5448337
>The Shopping District.
>Let them decide for themselves!

>>5448337
>The Shopping District.
>The School.

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To inspire Grace and Mirjam, you tell them you’re planning on checking the Shopping District for clues about Jessie’s whereabouts. It didn’t help them much in that regard, in response (or the lack thereof), you recommended they visit the school. The unruly tomatoes unilaterally decide not to give your suggestion a second thought because there’s a big chance they’d be caught, and they don’t want to work on the farm. You made a mistake, but they laugh it off. Either way, the duo decided on their own where to go, and sadly, they didn’t tell you before they took off. You aren’t worried, they know the town, but you were curious.

Oh well, you make your way to the place you said you were going to. You hope no fiend steals from you this time.

It’s more crowded than usual, maybe it’s the end of the month? During times like this, you feel like you can easily blend in. But now your every movement is being carefully observed, like a lab rat. You don’t know why. You’re no rat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdFdhFfD1Cw

>>(Johnny hasn’t noticed it yet, but Congratulations! Having a threesome has unlocked [Handsomeness level 6] permanently!)

There’s a distinctive aroma luring you to a neighborly stand, the sweet scent of a certain dairy product…

>>What do you do?

>Visit the Cheese Stand to ask for information about Jesse. (Pascaline’s)
>Visit the Fruit Stand to ask for information about Jesse. (Annette’s)
>Visit the Garden Shop to ask for information about Jesse. (Chewnette’s)
>Look around and try to find the person who is stalking you.
>Write In.

>>5449109
>>Visit the Cheese Stand to ask for information about Jesse. (Pascaline’s)

>>5449109
>Visit the Cheese Stand to ask for information about Jesse. (Pascaline’s)

>>5449109
>Visit the Cheese Stand to ask for information about Jesse. (Pascaline’s)

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That succulent aroma can’t be ignored! Yes, you’re going to Pascaline’s Cheese stall! You have a coupon to use! That’s clearly enough reason to pay her a visit! And, huh, you can ask her about Jesse too. It’s not like your common sense and your rat sense can’t coexist…

You let yourself be guided by the mixture of smells from the different but distinctive cheese flavors! Your goddess awaits!

And there she is, busy dealing with a couple of customers. You wait behind them for your turn to talk to the friendly vendor. The community in Xumenlo is way too friendly from what you’re used to in the city, and women like Pascaline bring that tenderness to another level. As the regulars go on their way with their own piece of dairy gold, Pascaline handwaves you to come closer once she notices you.

“Hey there, Pascaline!” You salute in the friendly manner this town got you accustomed to.

“Oh Phil, I can’t get enough of your silky voice calling for me! I find it so especially enchanting today that I feel a rush coming through my body, in a good way!” Pascaline still loves when you say her name. She unbuttons the top of her shirt, those uncomfortable bras are at it again. “What brings you here, my agent of peace? Are you working on a new case? Maybe you want another taste of the dairy products you fell in love with? Or perhaps your romantic feelings are heading toward the customer service I provide... I kid! I kid!” Pascaline giggles.

“There’s nothing I don’t love about this Cheese stand.” You wiggle your eyebrows for your love of cheese and other dairy products!

“And who does it belong to?” Pascaline wants you to please her.

“Of course, it belongs to you, Pascaline.” You wink as a reflex. Maybe some dirt got into your eye

“As I belong to *you*…” Pascaline puts both hands on her cheeks and stares at you longingly. You wonder what she meant by that, you don’t own her! Does that mean she doesn’t own the stand? “Anyway, allow your Cheese Goddess to be of your assistance. Tell me how I can help.”

>>What do you do?

>Ask if Pascaline has seen Jesse around.
>Eat cheese. Jesse will show up eventually if you stay in one place. You know what they say, if you’re lost, stay in one place to be found! Even though you aren’t lost, you think the logic can apply here.
>Ask Pascaline if she has seen anyone suspicious. Maybe she can help you figure out why you’re feeling stalked.
>Write In.

(Last Reply of the Day, we continue tomorrow!)

>>5449170
>Ask Pascaline if she has seen anyone suspicious. Maybe she can help you figure out why you’re feeling stalked.

>>5449170
>Ask Pascaline if she has seen anyone suspicious. Maybe she can help you figure out why you’re feeling stalked.

>>5449170
>Ask if Pascaline has seen Jesse around.

>>5449170
>Get some good and ask if Pascaline has seen Jesse around.

>>5449109
>>(Johnny hasn’t noticed it yet, but Congratulations! Having a threesome has unlocked [Handsomeness level 6] permanently!)
Yay!

>>5449170
>>Ask Pascaline if she has seen anyone suspicious. Maybe she can help you figure out why you’re feeling stalked.

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Preemptively, you take a look at both sides before leaning closer to the shopkeeper. Pascaline follows suit, not without adjusting her chest area. Those pesky shirts continue bothering her, maybe you should gift her one that fits her perfectly! Not now though, you need to ask some questions.

“Have you seen anyone suspicious lately?” You whisper like you’re a gossiping middle aged person.

“Oh, are you involved in a new case already? You’re so hardworking, Phil.” Pascaline praises your work-ethic.

“I-I’m not a policeman.” You retort without thinking. This misunderstanding keeps on going!

“Yes, yes, you *aren’t*.” Pascaline manages to wink with her eyes closed again. “I can’t recall any suspicious individuals aside from that little thief. Speaking of her, how’d it go? Did you get a hold of her? I’m sure you did.” She’s talking about Crossbill.

“Trust me, she’s not going to bother anyone anymore.” You didn’t do anything exactly, but you believe Crossbill’s treasure hunting is over for the time being.

“I knew it, Phil! You deserve some free samples for a job well done.” Pascaline believes you brought the bird to justice. She couldn’t be more wrong! You even built a business empire with her! A business empire consisting of one Food Cart, but it’s a well-trained unit.

“Maybe later.” You don’t want to lose focus on that delicious cheese.

“This case must be taking a lot of your mind.” Pascaline knows it isn’t easy for you to reject her quality products. “Please, tell me more. If I lead you to some sort of clue, it’d make this trip worthwhile for you.”

“Seeing you again is always worth it.” You can’t imagine passing by this stand without a smile on your face! Her booth is that good!

“Oh, Phil. I know you need the right inspiration to move the case forward. Allow me to be your muse.” Pascaline REALLY wants to help again! She’s one of the friendliest women you’ve ever met!

“I-It’s not a case, again, I’m no law enforcer. I’m just having a weird feeling.” You scratch the back of your head like every time you feel a tiny bit uncomfortable.

“Is it love?” Pascaline chuckles.

“No, I feel like I’m being stalked.” You cross your arms.

“Oh no, do you have any clues about who this happens to be? Is it someone affiliated with the underworld?” Pascaline’s usual smile isn’t as wide anymore.

“I don’t know, I feel like I’m being intensively observed all the time; but every time I look around, it’s like nobody is facing me anymore or is looking away.” You don’t understand why this is happening.

“How worrisome…” Pascaline loses more and more of her smile. “I’ll be frank with you, Phil. I relate with everything you said, it is happening to me as well, but I decided to blame it all on happenstance. But now I wonder… are we being followed by the same criminal organization…?”

>>5449843


A conspiracy?! Maybe not! It’s possible for someone to be stalking you. And since you two have been meeting each other for a little while, perhaps they’re targeting Pascaline as well! This could be bad!

>>What do you do?

>Discard this line of thought. It must be something less convoluted.
>Tell Pascaline that if that’s the case, you mustn’t meet each other anymore. It’s too dangerous…
>Devise a plan to catch this creep with Pascaline.
>Forget all of this, you’re searching for Jesse, aren’t you?!
>Write In.

>>5449846
>>Forget all of this, you’re searching for Jesse, aren’t you?!

>>5449843
>Devise a plan to catch this creep with Pascaline.

>>5449846
>>Forget all of this, you’re searching for Jesse, aren’t you?!

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Hold on just a moment, you have realized something important! You’re here to find Cheese! Y-You mean Jesse! This conspiracy talk is a pure fabrication of your mind like in the many times it happened before. How can you forget that you really thought that zebras were real? Enough of this nonsense, you need to take this idea out of Pascaline’s mind! She’s far too kind to live her life in fear.

“You know, after saying it all out loud, I think our heads are playing tricks on us.” You remain calm, cool, and collected.

“You’re right. I had this notion in my head for a long time now.” Pascaline forgot this is normal for her! That doesn’t sound good… “Perhaps, I got excited thinking I was special in some sort of way, and connected to you.”

“Pascaline, you’re already special to me!” You smile. She’s your Cheese Goddess after all. What’s a better connection than that?

“B-But I’m failing to inspire you! I want to make myself useful to you!” Pascaline is too self-conscious to take your compliment. “I’ve witnessed firsthand how much you’ve done for Xumenlo!”

“Eh, that topic isn’t important. It was an ice breaker.” You dismiss. “What I really need help with is to find a man named Jesse. Have you seen him?”

“Jesse? What does he look like?” Pascaline needs more information.

“Do you have a pen and paper?” You raise an eyebrow. It’s time for one of your infamous doodles!

Pascaline hands over her little notepad where she writes down store-related stuff. Before you begin, the Dairy Product Vendor writes down her number and gives it to you. She said something like ‘Since I believe you didn’t notice last time’. You apologized, you were busy, but you’ll keep her number. Now you scribble the perfect portrait!

Pascaline gasps upon seeing the image!

“You know where he is?!” You can’t believe it was this easy!

“Yes!” Pascaline nods and her entire body bounces.

“Where?” You need to know.

“Right behind you!” Pascaline giggles. “He just showed up!”

“…Hello there.” An unamused Jesse stares at you.

“Hey! I was looking for you!” You’re in luck! Hooray!

“What’s the story behind the drawing?” Jesse dryly asks. He isn’t interested in warm greetings and the like.

(The drawing is the exact same one as the one given to the Tomatoes from a couple of posts back.)

>>5450006

You need to navigate this situation with empathy and tact.

>>How do you respond?

>“It’s you! You look like this!” You don’t think the drawing is offensive in any way! Like Nariko’s drawings!
>“What do you mean?” Act naïve and confused, like Nariko!
>“I’m gonna be real with you, Jesse. This is the best I can do.” You don’t need to hide your art, unlike Nariko.
>“Sorry, Cheese.” Like Nariko, you didn’t want to offend him with your drawing!
>Ignore this and ask Jesse how he found you!
>Write In.

>>What’s next?

>Eat Pascaline’s Cheese with Jesse.
>Go to the Bus Stop and wait for the Tomatoes.
>Ask Pascaline if she can send someone over to send a message to the duo for you. One that says you found Jesse and went to the Orphanage of the Blue.
>Write In.

>>5450010
>>“It’s you! You look like this!” You don’t think the drawing is offensive in any way! Like Nariko’s drawings!
>Go to the Bus Stop and wait for the Tomatoes.
Grab some cheese to go

>>5450010
> “I’m gonna be real with you, Jesse. This is the best I can do.” You don’t need to hide your art, unlike Nariko

>Go to the Bus Stop and wait for the Tomatoes.

>>5450010
>“I’m gonna be real with you, Jesse. This is the best I can do.” You don’t need to hide your art, unlike Nariko.

>Go to the Bus Stop and wait for the Tomatoes.
PLOT PLOT PLOY PLOT PLOT

>>5450054
+1

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“I’m gonna be real with you Jesse. This is the best I can do.” You’re not exactly proud of your little doodle, but it’s not like you hate it.

“It’s a cute depiction.” Pascaline is too nice to dislike your drawing in any way.

“The notes.” Jesse points at them.

“Yes? What about ‘em?” You look at the picture looking for a misspelling.

“Explain them.” Jesse is still unamused.

“…They’re in there to help everyone identify you faster!” You think these can be kind of insulting on their own. “You’re a fast reader, huh?”

“It clearly worked!” Pascaline smiles from ear to ear. “I know what can turn that frown upside down! Some delicious cheese!”

“Cheese?” Jesse realizes where he’s standing in front of.

“Don’t tell me you’re lactose intolerant…” You feel bad for his soul.

“I’m not going to.” Jesse retorts.

“Are you?” Pascaline asks. You sternly look at Jesse to show him he can act all dry and annoyed with you, but that stops with this sweet woman.

“I’m not. But there’s no need for you to share your goods with us.” Jesse politely refuses the miracle gift from a goddess.

“I don’t mind, with all Phil has done for us – I’d be overjoyed to share my dairy products with you two!” Pascaline ignores him. “Now, if you really feel inclined to return the favor, you can always return later as a paying customer. Take them as free samples.”

“The people of Xumenlo are really friendly!” You nod with enthusiasm.

“We’re busy, madam. Maybe some other time.” Jesse tries to politely get out of trouble.

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>>5450128

“I know! I know! I packed them for your travels!” Pascaline hands you a paper bag with some cheese for you! There’s a heart drawing attached to it. You have a new helmet.

“Thank you, Pascaline! You’re truly the best!” You cheerfully grab the bag.

“Anything to keep having you around, Phil.” Pascaline is truly a gem!

“You’re far too kind.” Jesse clears his throat. “Shall we go?”

“Sure…” You guess it’s time to say goodbye.

“Phil! Don’t forget!” Pascaline opens her arms! Yeah, the friendly Xumenlo Hugs! How can you forget?

You hug the Cheese Goddess to receive her dairy blessing before you go. You feel like these hugs are getting longer and longer, but you’ll be the last one to complain.

“I’ll be waiting for you again…” Pascaline swoons.

You wink back and the two of you leave the shopping district. On your way, you explain to Jesse that you must return to the Bus Stop to await the Tomatoes in a way that doesn’t cause more questions. He doesn’t seem to mind now that you’re progressing toward the goal of meeting Robert Auburn.


Sadly, this is all we have for this week’s thread! Thank you for playing, and see you next time!

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Thanks for running!