13。初勝利
SCENE #13
"FIRST VICTORY"
SETTING: 4-99 INTERIOR
SCENE: The Salaryman and Takami have successfully befriended Setsuko in the tutorial Frencounter sequence. This conversation ensues immediately after the battle ends.
Takami
Aaaand that's a wrap! You were such a natural!
The Salaryman scratches the back of his head bashfully.
Salaryman
I-Is that so...
Setsuko
it was relatively painless
Setsuko
and now i dont have to get out of my blanket to continue my pacifist run of curby, so thanks...
Setsuko
friend
Salaryman
Aha...no problem.
Salaryman
(...What is this...awkward but happy feeling in my chest? They were just teaching me how not to die here, and yet...)
Takami
Mister Salaryman, do you understand a little better now? That was just a tutorial, of course, but this is how it is in our world.
Takami
There are a lot of scary monsters here in Heck, but just like Secchan and I, they all have their own personalities, hobbies, hopes and dreams.
Takami
The people you meet when we leave this convenience store might not be as agreeable as we are, but don't be scared, okay?
Takami
If you do what you just did right now -- showing empathy, patience and your honest-to-goodness desire to help them and be their friend...
Takami gives a confident thumbs-up.
Takami
I'm sure you'll make it back home to your world just fine!
Salaryman
...I think I do understand, yeah.
Salaryman
(I still find the concept a little hard to swallow, but it's difficult not to get swept up in this ghost's energy when she talks like that...)
Salaryman
(I'll have to believe in the things she says and proceed forward into this "Heck".)
Salaryman
Thank you for your kind instructions, you two.
Takami
And thanks for following them!
Setsuko
dont mention it
There is a moment's pause.
Salaryman
So...ready to go, Takami?
Takami
You bet I am!
Takami
Secchan, if the boss asks, I'm on a really long bathroom break!
Setsuko
ghosts dont go to the bathroom, takami
Takami
That's what they say about pop stars, too...but the truth may shock you!
Takami floats out of the store. The Salaryman follows behind with a wave in Setsuko's direction. Setsuko is left alone on-screen for the following two lines.
Setsuko
...goodbye, takami
Setsuko
and be careful out there, other human
The screen fades, and the scene ends.