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Ch. 2: Tumult on a Moonless Night

 

Kairi: "Even though you're the Princess of Träumere, you shouldn't be walking around alone at this time of night. This town is dangerous; it's not safe for someone like you to be loitering around by yourself."

 

OO: "Kairi, I…-."

 

I had gathered myself together and opened my mouth again to speak, but then suddenly a shadow stood to block our way.

 

Kairi: "…speak of the devil."

 

OO: "Eh?"

 

Kairi: "Get back."

 

Kairi glanced at the boorish-looking man and sighed.

 

[CHOICE]

  • Do as he says (SUN)

  • Touch his arm (MOON)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As Kairi moved in front of me as if to shield me, I heard him mutter a few words.

 

Kairi: "That’s why I didn't want you involved."

 

Eh…what did he just say?

 

The man gradually started to close the distance between himself and Kairi.

 

Kairi moved to oppose the man, keeping me in his sights.

 

Kairi: "You're in the way. Hey, can you move?"

 

Big Man: "Is that any way to greet an old friend? Rude as ever aye Kairi?"

 

Kairi: "I never once thought of you as a friend."

 

Big Man: "You sure got a big attitude."

 

Kairi: "I think you're the big one no?  You've blocked all the light when you stepped in front of me."

 

Big Man: "What's your problem!? Better watch your mouth, bastard!"

 

The man quickly brought out a throwing knife he'd had hidden in his shirt as he spoke but…-.

 

Kairi: "You're slow."

 

Big Man: "What!?"

 

With a quick, fluid motion, Kairi drew out a small gun from his hip.

 

He skillfully avoided the throwing knife, then shot at the back of the man's hand.

 

Big Man: "Tch…bastard, I'll remember this!"

 

Saying it over his shoulder, the man took advantage of the darkness and slipped away.

 

Kairi: "I've heard that before."

 

Shaking away the smoke still coming from the muzzle of the gun, Kairi stared after where the man had disappeared.

 

What kind of relationship does Kairi have with that man?

 

I wanted to ask, but seeing his cool expression left me at a loss for words.

 

Kairi: "You've been looking at me that way for a while; you got something you want to say?"

 

His words were severe, and the questions I had stuck in my throat.

The air felt thick with serious unease, and I reflexively touched Kairi's arm…-.

 

Kairi: "Get off me. Do you even understand what's going on?"

Seeing Kairi's posture, I nodded.

 

Kairi: "Good."

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