Part 60: 6/30/09

6/30/09

I hung out with Bebe a bit today.



……
What shall we make today…?
I ‘ave a sewing book ‘ere…
> Bebe is making a heavy face.
> …It may be best to work with him without asking any questions…
> Bebe is pointing to a how-to on making a cute bag.
> You decided to try and make one.
It is a lovely color…
My ‘eart, it feels so cleansed…
Aelita-sama, you ‘ave subarashii, wonderful sense.
> It seems Bebe is trying to tell you something…
> While you wait for a chance to ask about it, you finished your project.
It is so lovely! Everyone will be urayamashii, jealous.
> Obtained Felt Bag.
> You could give this to someone while on a date…

He did have something he wanted to ask me it turned out.



……
Want to go somewhere to eat after zis?
Sure.
Arigatou gozaimasu! Zank you very much!
> Bebe seems happy.
Zere eez somezing I need to talk to you about.
> You decide to go to a restaurant with Bebe.

He had some more bad news.



…I’m afraid I might ‘ave to go back ‘ome…
I was able to come ‘ere because of my aunt, but…
My uncle did not agree wiz ze decision!
He eez yelling at me to come ‘ome now, like ze mafia.
If I go ‘ome…
…my uncle might never let me return ‘ere!
Stay here.
I would love to stay in Nihon…
Zis country is where I want to live and die!
> Bebe seems excited.
But no matter ‘ow I try to convince him…
…’e will not listen.
I ‘ave got to know you well, Aelita-sama…
I cannot say, “Aishitemasu” like zis!
> Bebe has shared the troubles that are on his mind…
> Your relationship is stronger how!

I hope he can work something out with his uncle.



It’s almost time to say “Aishitemasu”…
I’ll see you at school, okay!?
> You decide to go back to the dorm.

The full moon is only a week away now.



So, have you been creating a plan?
You betcha.
Wow, you’re a great leader!

Junpei’s been noticing how weird Yukari gets about Mitsuru.



She has daggers in her eyes whenever she looks at Mitsuru-senpai.
Yeah, what’s up with that?
I wonder what happened…
Maybe Senpai ate Yuka-tan’s last bon bon.

She’s going to kill him one of these days. Anyway I headed down to the mall to talk to Tanaka for a bit, I want to go back into Tartarus but I think everyone needs a short rest.



…do you notice anything different about me?
Kind of…
Oh! Then, you can tell!?
> President Tanaka seems happy.
I had my hair revitalized… Doesn’t it look healthier now?
I’m afraid it’s all part of the job; I have my fans to think of…
At home, I’m completely the opposite. I dress like a slob and only shower once every three days.
Let me give you an analogy…
> President Tanaka seems to be thinking.
…Vegetables! Perfect!
Imagine an organically grown cucumber that looks deformed…
Compare that to a cucumber that looks perfect, but was grown using chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
Which one do you think the supermarket would stock?

I do wish he was wrong about this sort of thing.



That’s the simple truth…
> President Tanaka seems to be thinking.
Awkward-shaped cucumbers are difficult to stack, so stores prefer nice straight ones.
Taste and safety are not really considered. Instead, they carry cucumbers that even mold won’t eat.
So, why do consumers buy these cucumbers when they know the truth?
Simple. People trust what they see. Appearance matters most.
That’s why, as much as I hate spending money, I buy expensive ties to win people’s trust…
Wait! You remember what I just said…?
About me dressing like a slob and not showering everyday…
Don’t tell ANYONE! I can’t afford to have people start believing I’m ordinary!
…I only said it because it was you. You’re the only one who knows…
> You sense that President Tanaka has strong feelings for you.
> You feel like you understand him a little better now.

At least I’m not catching him on the no shower days.



Just a reminder: don’t tell anyone. If you break your promise…
…Well, I guess I can trust you. Run along, now…
> You said goodbye to President Tanaka.

I didn’t even try to go to sleep before the Dark Hour tonight.



> You sense someone’s presence…
Hi.
…Can you guess what I’m going to tell you?
I think so.
* chuckle * You’re used to it by now, huh?
…The next full moon will be in one week.
Are you prepared…? Be careful, okay?
I’ll come again.
> Pharos disappeared.

I just hope this goes more smoothly than the last one…