Part 128: 9/21/09

9/21/09

I guess I missed the past couple of days. I don’t really remember much, I was out most of it.



> The typhoon has completely passed. Through the window, the sky looks clear.
> You feel refreshed.
> Today is Respect for the Aged Day. The holiday lasts until the 23rd…

At least it wasn’t as bad as earlier in the year.



Glad to see you’re feeling better.

I’d have missed the whole break, and that would have sucked.



Female Reporter: Our subject today is a girl in her 20s with a very original, short hairstyle.
She studied overseas, and speaks fluent English. She’s as intelligent as she is beautiful!
…Next is news. Pain, pain, go away!

Everyone’s happy to see me back.



You should take today to rest.

If anything that makes me feel even more refreshed.



Why don’t you go get some fresh air? It’s really nice out.

Akihiko’s a bit worried about me still, which is kinda nice too.



No matter how strong you are, if you don’t feel well, you won’t last long in the ring.

Junpei’s still Junpei.



That means… Since you got sick, that makes you smart! Good for you!
Take it easy.

I guess Aigis has health monitoring systems? It occurs to me we have no idea what all she can actually do.



Your temperature, pulse, and breathing have all returned to normal.
Congratulations on surviving your illness.

Mitsuru is all business, as usual.



I feel fine now.
Then, let’s explore Tartarus.

Basically, the typhoon didn’t blow the world away and my friends are reassuringly just as I left them.



But don’t be careless, or you might get sick again.

Anyway I found myself down at the shrine and ran into Maiko. We went to get some Takoyaki.



> You gave in to Maiko’s begging and went for takoyaki.

She’s chosen to live with her mother, which means she’s going to be moving away soon.



I made my decision…
I’m going to live with Mom.
…She can’t cook or clean or do anything without me.
She really needs my help!
I don’t have to worry about Dad…
Even without me around, I think Dad will be okay on his own.
> Maiko is trying to force a smile.
…So, Mom and I are gonna move pretty soon.
……
Sorry…
We’ll still be friends though, right?
We’re sisters forever.
You really think of me as your little sister?
I hope you always do.
> Maiko is tearing up…
You can’t ever forget about me. Promise, okay?
> Maiko’s taken a real liking to you.
> Your relationship is stronger now.

I’m sad, but it’s not like distance is going to change how we feel about each other.



…I need to get ready to move, so I’m going home now.
I’ll see you later…
> You decided to head back to the dorm.

From what I’ve heard, it’s pretty amazing that I slept through the typhoon.



Yukari-san and Fuuka-san were really scared during it…
Were you scared during it too, Aelita-san?
I slept right through it.
Oh, that’s right…

At least the building held up.



Well, not everything, I guess.
I mean, I didn’t see a ramen stand flying through the air…
* sigh * I wish I could’ve seen that.

Yukari thinks I should take it easy tonight and I’m thinking that’s a good idea.



Just because you’re a lot better now doesn’t mean you should push yourself.
Oh, yeah… I bought you some gelatin. Feel free to have some.
You should eat things that are easy to digest since you’ve only just gotten better.

I decided to try and check the cameras, see if they recorded the storm. Turns out they did see… something.

Video- “Aigis”

Watch

> 09/20/2009 01:13:41 Beginning playback

They recorded my room.



> This is… your room!
> You see yourself sleeping in bed…
Door unlocked in 92 seconds… My time has improved.
> …Aigis snuck into your room!
> Aigis approached the bed and bent over…
……
Surface body temperature reads… 98.7 degrees… No fever…
At this rate, she should make a full recovery by morning.
The pillow I prepared in the freezer will not be necessary.
……
> Aigis looked around…
…I mustn’t stay too long, or I’ll receive another reprimand.
Everyone is very worried about you…
……
> Aigis was about to leave, but then came back…
…There are still 4 hours and 12 minutes until sunrise…
……
I need only sneak out again before morning.
I… will keep watch over her for a little longer…
> Aigis sat down near your pillow to watch over you…
> The recording ends here…

You know, anyone else I’d be worried that they’d snuck into my room. But somehow I just feel safe with her around… Anyway, Koro-chan came up to me, he was acting like he wanted my help.



> Koromaru seems to be in a good mood…
> As you’re getting ready to take him out for a walk, Fuuka came by.
Koro-chan, how was today’s…
Huh? You didn’t eat all of it… But it’s good meat, with the bone still in.
Is he not feeling well?
I don’t think so, but… Koro-chan, are you not going to eat this?
……
> Koromaru took the meat into his mouth.
> …But he isn’t eating it.
> Koromaru headed towards the door…
> …In any case, you decide to take him out for a walk.

I figured something must be up when he carried the meat with him.



> Koromaru is still carrying the meat in his mouth…
Is this on purpose?
……
> Koromaru is quiet…
> …You realize that if he barks, the meat would fall out of his mouth.
> In any case, you headed towards the shrine…

But I didn’t expect the truth.



> There is no one here…
……
> Koromaru is twitching his nose…
Dog’s Cry: * whine *
> You hear a dog’s faint cry from somewhere…
> Koromaru is looking around and walking towards the sound…
Puppy: ……
> There’s a puppy shivering behind the bench…
Arf.
> Koromaru dropped the meat he was carrying at the puppy’s feet…
> The puppy is biting into the meat…
……
> Koromaru is watching the puppy intently…
Was this puppy abandoned?
……
> Koromaru is looking up at you with his big eyes…
> …In any case, you can’t leave this puppy be.
> What should you do…?

Poor little guy, he must have been all alone out here in the storm…



> You drew water into a bucket from the sand box and gave it to the puppy…
> ……?
> Upon closer inspection, there’s a thin collar around the puppy’s neck…
> If this was someone’s dog, his owner might be looking for him…
> You should consult Officer Kurosawa about this…

I’m glad we have Officer Kurosawa to help us.



> You brought the puppy here with Koromaru…
A lost dog?
No… There haven’t been any reported.
……
Do you take on jobs like that too?
Heh… No matter how much manpower you have, it won’t be enough…
…All right. Might as well give you some direct help for once.
Wait right here.
> Officer Kurosawa began calling places, one after another…
Yes, that is correct…
…I see, thank you very much.
……
Hello, is this the pet shop “Bow-wow”?
My name is Kurosawa at the Tatsumi East Police Box…
> He seems to be calling the local pet shops and animal hospitals...
That’s correct, a black puppy… Breed? I have no idea…
Huh? There is? Their puppy is missing… Yes.
Koyama-san… I see, the house on the corner of 2nd street… I’ll ask them. Thanks very much.

Luckily he found the puppy’s owner.



It seems I might’ve found them… Don’t look so worried.
> Officer Kurosawa picked up the phone again…
…Hello, is this the Koyama residence? My name is…
> Kurosawa’s face is lighting up…
> It seems he’s found the puppy’s owner.
We’ve found them.
I’ll take the puppy from here. It’s dark out, so you should head on back.
You should be fine. You’ve a fine bodyguard with you.
> Officer Kurosawa patted Koromaru on the head…
Arf.
> Koromaru seems happy…
> On the way back from the police box…

Koro-chan is the best dog.



> Koromaru is wagging his tail happily…
Glad we found his owner.
Woof!
> Koromaru seems happy…
Woof…
> Koromaru is nuzzling you with his nose…
> You feel like Koromaru is thanking you…

I really do have the best friends in the world.



Woof!
> Let by Koromaru, you decide to go back to the dorm.