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Oh! Hello! I haven’t seen you around the club for a few weeks, Kouhai, are you doing alright?
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Same old same old huh? Yeah, me too.
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The finals are coming up soon, are you ready?
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Yeah, I’ve been studying too. There’s just… so much to memorize, y’know? I hate chemistry.
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What? I mean, yeah, I do get good grades but that doesn’t mean I enjoy it.
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I guess we’ve been missing you from the club the past few weeks because you’ve been busy with your studies too huh?
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Oh… that’s not it? Then…
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[Pause]
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Family Issues? Oh… Do you want to talk about it?
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// MC starts crying here.
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Woah, woah. I-
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[Pats] [hug]
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There there, it's alright.
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[Pause] [Pats]
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Here, sit down.
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I- Oh my god! I- That’s horrible. A… hit and run? That’s... How could they?
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So… since your parents are- well. I mean to say uh… how, where are you living now? Did any of your relatives take you in?
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I-If you don’t mind, of course. If you don’t want to talk about it it's fine. I-
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Oh no, don’t cry, I… I’m so sorry, I shouldn’t have brought that up. I’m so sorry.
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You sure you want to talk about it? We really don’t have to if you don’t want to.
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Okay…
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What? I… Disappeared? That’s… terrible.
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And your uncle was murdered too? I don’t know what to say… Why?
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No motive? I’m so sorry, I shouldn’t have asked.
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And the rest of your relatives won’t take you in? That's horrible! They should really be more understanding of what you’re going through. I mean, all that in three weeks? I can’t even imagine how you’ve managed to stay strong through all of this.
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That’s not all?
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Oh. The orphanage… I- I’m so sorry.
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Well, I hope you know you will always have a home here at the literature club.
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Oh, uh- I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean it like that-
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It’s alright? Well, I’m still sorry, I should have been more sensitive.
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Listen, if you ever need someone to talk to, I’m always here, okay?
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Alright, well, I’ll see you next week. Stay safe out there, okay?
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## Orphanage
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{Background noise/chatter etc}
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// Writers note: The following conversation is meant to be quieter/ in the background
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VA: Yes, him.
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Clerk: I’m sorry Miss but I can’t just let you walk out of here with him, just like that. There are procedures.
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VA: All the paperwork is in order. Plus, I’m a legal adult, why can’t I just adopt him? It’s really not that hard.
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Clerk: Miss, I don’t think you understand, we need to vet you and your home, plus you need to get to know him for a few months before you can adopt him.
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Clerk: Besides, why him anyway, he’ll be out of here in a few months, why not get one of the younger children? There are way too many abandoned kids here.
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VA: Look. here’s what’s going to happen. You will let me adopt him, right now, and get a 10,000-dollar bonus, in cash. Untaxed. Or, I will fire you, right here.
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Clerk: What are you talking about? You can’t fire me!
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VA: Actually, I can. Take a quick look at these papers for me, dear. {paper sfx} My father bought over the orphanage a month ago. Do you really want to test me?
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VA: Good. And by the way, not a single word of our conversation here ever makes it to anyone, especially him. Got it?
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// Writers note: softer voice ends here. Also, MC doesn’t know about the conversation.
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Hey! Heh, surprised to see me?
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Oh, I’m just… y’know. I was just… around the area. So I decided to drop by, see how you’re doing.
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Nevermind that. Listen, I can help you out a little if you want it of course.
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So, I have a spare room for you at my place. You can stay with me until you get back on your feet.
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Oh, don’t worry about the orphanage, they have their hands full, clearly, so they didn’t mind when I told them about this. In fact, they were practically begging me to take you off their hands, no offense.
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[Sigh] No, It’s fine. Really. We can absolutely have you, it’s no problem at all.
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Seriously, don’t worry about it. Please let me help you.
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Why? What do you mean why? Why not? I mean look at this place. No offense but this place is… uh… sub-optimal. So to speak.
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I don’t need a reason to do it. Plus, you’re my best friend, and you need help. Isn’t that reason enough?
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Well, I’ll let you think about it. Catch you at the club tomorrow?
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Yeah, sure. Take care.
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## Literature club
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Oh, hey!
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Of course, my offer’s still up.
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You’ll come? Really? That’s great! You can come right away.
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Oh yeah, of course. Your stuff. I can help you pack if you like, in fact, we can go right now.
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Don’t worry about the club, I didn’t really have anything planned anyway.
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Oh, we don’t need to take the bus. You can hitch a ride with me.
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Yeah, my driver’s picking me up. I’ll just get him to drop us off at the orphanage, and you can grab your stuff.
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## Car ride
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{Car ride/driving noises}
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Oh, yeah, we have a driver. Don’t worry, Mr Thomas is a great driver.
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Yeah, I guess you could say that.
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Tell me, have you ever heard of Ashcraft&Holms Corp?
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No? Thought so.
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Well, my father is a co-founder of the company. Most people don’t know about it but we run a lot of the world's servers and the backend of the internet. Basically, if A&H goes down, so does a quarter of the web.
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So, yeah, my family is quite wealthy. So really, it is no trouble at all having you with us. You can stay as long as you like, the house does get pretty lonely sometimes.
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Oh, here we are.
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## Orphanage
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Alright, I guess that’s everything.
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Well, say goodbye to this place. You’re on to greener pastures, Kouhai.
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No, please. Don’t need to thank me. I like helping you.
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Shall we get going?
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## Car ride
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{Car ride/driving sfx}
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Yeah, It is technically a mansion I guess. I don’t like calling it that though, it makes me sound stuck-up. Actually, that’s why no one at school knows about my family. I try to keep it under wraps.
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Yeah, it is quite large. It does get lonely at times though. I mean, all the staff are so busy, I don’t want to bother them just for a chat, y’know?
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It’s getting late, I’ll show you around tomorrow, let me show you to your room.
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[Pause] [Walking]
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Alright Kouhai, here is your room, or you can pick any other room if you like, there are plenty. But, I hope you like this room. After all, my room is right next to yours, so, if you’re ever getting… lonely y’know you could always… visit? I can think of all sorts of activities we can do together~
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[Giggles] Aww, you’re blushing. Cute.
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Oh come on, I’m just teasing. Although~ you don’t seem to mind hmm? [giggles]
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Alright, Alright, I’ll stop. I hope you like your room. I picked out the decor based on the poems you wrote in the literature club. I remember you sometimes wrote about home and all the stuff you like… Even a TV and PC.
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I know all about those games and the consoles you wanted. You were always raving about them. They’re right there by the TV. I even got the manga that you like to read.
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// Context: MC starts crying. FMC gives him a hug
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Woah, I… there there… [Hug] [Pats] Don’t worry anymore, you’re safe here, alright? You’ll always have a home here.
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There we go, let it all out… Do you feel better now?
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Alright. Get some rest, we’ll talk tomorrow. By the way, you’re part of the family now, so, don’t be shy to explore the house, and I’ve already informed all the servants, they’ll treat you as they do me.
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Alright, good night, get some sleep. Kouhai. If you need anything, I’m right next door.
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##Next morning, at the dining table
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Oh, hey! How are you? Sit down, please. Butler! Come over, please.
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What do you want for breakfast? We have some of the best chefs in the country, so ask for anything you like.
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That sounds great. Mr. Jeremy, please take that to Mr. Johnson, thank you.
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There are quite a lot of staff, but you’ll get to learn them soon enough.
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So, how was your sleep? Did you rest well?
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Oh dear, I’m so sorry to hear that. Was the bed not comfortable? We can change it if you want.
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No? Not that? Then…
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What? Don’t be ridiculous, why would anyone target your family for no reason? I mean, no offense but I don’t think your family was particularly influential or well-off.
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In any case, you don’t need to worry your pretty little head about it. This place is like a mini fortress.
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Oh, my parents? Well, Father’s on a business trip now, somewhere in Europe. He’s always off somewhere or other so I don’t bother keeping track anymore.
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…My mom died when I was born. She… died giving birth to me.
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Yeah, no, it’s fine, I didn’t really know her anyway… [sigh] It’s just, sometimes I feel like… maybe my father is out of the house so much because of… me. Maybe I’m just a reminder of my mother dying.
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Yeah, I know, It’s just…
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[Sigh] I’m the reason my mom died. I…
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But-
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Okay, yeah. That’s silly. Sorry.
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Uh… anyway, I spent most of my childhood alone or with my Nanny. She was great, but well, it’s just not the same. It was really lonely. Maybe that’s why I am like this.
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Like what? I- never mind, it’s nothing. Forget about it.
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Uh, hey! It’s Saturday today, did you have any plans?
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Right, of course, I was to show you around right?
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[Pause] [Walking]
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Here is the living room, and that’s the front door. It’s quite cozy, isn’t it? A nice fireplace, it’s a gas fireplace so it’s really convenient. TV, couches all the usual stuff.
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The dining table is right over here.
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Yes, white marble. It’s quite pretty, isn’t it?
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Here is the media and games room. And right next to it is the toilet.
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Apparently, my father used to host lots of parties. Networking and all that. Before I was born, he and my mom would have guests every weekend.
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Well, according to the servants anyway. After I was born, he started going on more and more business trips so, not much happens around here anymore.
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That door? That’s the basement, there’s also an emergency shelter below the basement. It’s never been used, but you know how it is, building regulations and all that.
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Here, come out to the backyard, I’ve got something to show you.
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[Pause] [Walking]
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Check it out. A swimming pool! Every mansion needs one, right? You’re free to use it anytime.
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We have a garden surrounding the house too. The flowers are quite pretty.
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Alright, let’s go back in.
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Level two is the living quarters, you already know your room’s there and mine’s right next to it on the left. There are four more master bedrooms and three guest rooms. My father’s room is the one all the way at the end of the hallway, on the left, in case you were wondering.
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Level three is just the servants’ quarters and storage rooms. Most of them go home after work though, it’s just those on the night shift and a few others who occasionally use the rooms.
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Well, I guess that’s about it.
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{Phone ringing}
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Oh, excuse me, Kouhai, I need to take this.
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Dad? How are you doing? An appointment? Three o'clock. Okay, got it. Sure. No, it’s no problem at all. Alright.
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Wait, actually, sorry I forgot to tell you but we have a guest over. Yes, he’s no problem at all. Yeah, it's a boy. He’s from my school.
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N-no it’s not like that! I- I’ll explain later. Alright. Yes. No, we’re not doing anything! Jeez, dad. Alright, bye.
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Sorry, I need to go.
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[Sigh] My father is priming me to be his successor in the company. I’ve been forced to attend appointments occasionally. I’m sorry, but I'll be back in a few hours.
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Thanks Kouhai. I gotta get ready.
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## Later, that evening
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I’m home! Hey, how have you been?
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We need to talk? Uhm, sure.
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In your room? Why?
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Alright…
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[walking]
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Is there a problem? I’ll be happy to-
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Woah! Hey, calm down! Calm down. Put the bat down.
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Stop- Talk slowly.
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[Pause] // MC is rambling something about “stalking”??? What does that word even mean? 🤔
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// MC throws FMC’s diary at her.
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What? You fucking read my diary?
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No, you shut up! How could you?!
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Back off. Now.
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{taser sfx}
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I’m sorry Kouhai. {Laughs} But this is on you. It was never meant to go this way.
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{taser charging up}
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Stay down. Sit on the floor and don’t move.
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So, why did you do it? Huh? Isn’t there like, y’know an expectation of privacy? I’m the one hosting you here.
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Answer me, now.
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{taser charging up}[Pause]
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Wow, [laughs] Really? So, you took a peek inside my room and saw those photos of you on the wall, and somehow that justifies you invading my privacy?
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“Investigating.” Uh-huh, okay.
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{Laughs} Yes I did kill them, and your uncle and aunt too. what are you going to do about it?
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Call me whatever names you want, Kouhai, that doesn’t change your situation one bit.
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I guess this is the part where I tell you about what I plan to do with you, but I assume you already know, since, y’know, snooping around and all that.
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You should have just minded your own business. Really. Even if I wasn’t hiding anything, that is still such a breach of trust. Frankly, I’m disappointed in you.
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I’ll forgive you… Eventually. if you’re a good boy. I mean, I guess you didn’t call the cops, so that’s that…
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// I wrote MC to be the one who goes into FMC’s room to investigate, uninvited. Because I couldn’t find a realistic way for FMC to make a mistake other than trusting MC too much. If you are going to modify it (feel free to) try to write it in such a way that FMC does not say anything too suspicious. Her character is meant to be manipulative, and she usually doesn’t make mistakes.
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What am I going to do to you? I think you already know hmm?
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Oh, but I can do this. In fact, I’m doing it right now, in case you didn’t notice.
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Don’t worry, no one is ever getting wind of this. I’ll make arrangements.
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You really want to know? {Giggles} This is probably not the best time to mention it… but I’m your legal guardian now, plus, I think it’s established that my family has connections. I’ll find a way to pull you out of school.
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All the staff? They know to keep their mouths shut.
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Alright, that’s enough chat. Here’s what’s going to happen Kouhai, you're going to put yourself in these handcuffs, {Metal clinking}* and when you’re done, you’re going to slide the keys across the floor back to me.
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*FMC slides handcuffs across the floor to MC
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{Metal clinking} // MC locks himself
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Good boy! Looks like you can follow instructions after all.
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Now, walk in front of me, slowly. We’re going to the basement.
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If you try to run, it’s not going to end well for you, got it?
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[Pause] [Walking]
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Alright. I’m going to chain you to this pole, the basement isn’t as nice as your room, but that’s your own fault. If you’re good, I’ll let you back upstairs in a week. In the meantime, please try to stay out of trouble.
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[Pause] [sighs]
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Don’t cry, I mean, you look adorable all teary-eyed like that, but I don’t want you to be sad. I- I’m sorry I had to do this okay? But you won’t learn otherwise.
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I hope you understand. Everything I did. I did it for you, for us. I did it for love.