Scenario:Anthuria - A Dancer's Troubles
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A Dancer's Troubles
During their stay at the hot spring inn, (Captain) and company go for a stroll around town as Anthuria enjoys a dip first. They find her again later, surrounded by enthusiastic fans. The fans' enthusiasm changes tune quickly when they realize Anthuria didn't travel alone.
As a reward for completing a mission, (Captain) and the crew receive complimentary tickets to a hot spring inn.
Deciding to take this as an opportunity for a break, the crew visits the hot spring town where the facility is located.
Anthuria: The layout of this inn is very interesting. I've never seen anything quite like it before.
Anthuria: It has a nice charm to it.
Peeking inside the rooms they'll be staying in, Anthuria gazes upon everything with fascination.
Vyrn: Hey, (Captain), what are we gonna do now?
Vyrn: If you don't have anything planned, then let's take a look around town!
Lyria: I want to try one of those hot spring eggs I've heard about!
Vyrn: Well, I'm hankerin' for a hot spring manju.
Lyria: Are you coming with us, Anthuria?
Anthuria: Thank you for the invitation, but I think I'll go for a dip in the hot springs first.
Anthuria: I worked up quite a sweat on the way here, so I'd like to clean myself up.
Anthuria: I couldn't bear it if (Captain) thought I smelled...
Vyrn: Stayin' clean is important, I guess. So it'll be just us three then?
Anthuria: Me? I was thinking of taking a dip in the hot springs first.
Anthuria: Since we came all the way here, I want to relax and soak in the water.
Anthuria: So don't worry about me.
Vyrn: Guess that means we're headin' to town ourselves then.
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With a nod of agreement from (Captain), they part ways with Anthuria and go off to explore the hot spring town.
Their first destination is a surprise to no one.
Lyria: Wow... These hot spring eggs are so soft and yummy!
Vyrn: Hey, let's try that place next—
Wait, do you hear that?
Wait, do you hear that?
They turn toward where they hear the sound coming from and find a crowd of people rushing at them with manic excitement in their eyes.
Man 1: Anthuria! I'm coming!
Man 2: You think you can get a head start on me, buddy! Think again! I'm gonna confess to her first!
Woman 1: Out of the way! The only one getting close to Anthuria is me!
In a blink of an eye, the crowd whips past (Captain) and company and vanishes just as quickly as it came.
Lyria: Umm... Was it just me, or were those people saying Anthuria's name?
Vyrn: I heard it too. Why am I gettin' a feeling of deja vu here?
Lyria: Now that I think about it... She was being chased by a lot of people back when we first met her.
Vyrn: ...
Lyria: ...
Vyrn: Shoot! I totally forgot Fire Girl's famous!
Lyria: Yes, we do!
With a round of affirmative nods, (Captain) and company chase after the crowd.
Together they hurriedly search through the hot spring town for any sign of Anthuria.
Before long, (Captain) and company stumble upon a large throng of people in one section of town.
Lyria: Oh my gosh, there's so many people!
Vyrn: Hey, you don't think that maybe this crowd means that...
Anthuria: Enough of this! Please just leave me alone!
Anthuria's angry voice suddenly pierces through the crowd.
But it only draws more attention.
Vyrn: Sigh... So these people are all Fire Girl's fans...
Lyria: Ahaha... She's as popular as ever.
Lyria: Wait, what are we doing! We have to help her!
At (Captain)'s nod, they plunge into the crowd.
Through some miracle, (Captain) manages to find Anthuria and grab her hand.
Anthuria: ...?
Don't touch me!
Don't touch me!
Anthuria: Huh? (Captain)?
Anthuria: I'm sorry! I didn't think it was you who touched me!
Anthuria: Y-you know, you can take my hand whenever you want, (Captain)...
Vyrn: Less talking, more running! Let's get outta here!
Point taken, (Captain) tugs on Anthuria's hand and leads her out of the throng of people.
Anthuria: Hehe... I'm reminded of the time you first saved me.
Anthuria: You took my hand just like this...
Ruffian: You idiots! Don't let Anthuria get away!
Vyrn: C'mon, how many of these guys are there!
Lyria: Oh no... I think there's more of them coming!
Vyrn: Let's get outta here, (Captain)! Lyria! Fire Girl!
Anthuria: (Captain), you really are...
Once (Captain) and company make their escape from the crowd, they do their best to stay out of sight.
Anthuria: Thank you for saving me.
Vyrn: I can't believe how popular you are, Fire Girl.
Anthuria: I'm flattered that everyone likes me so much, but I really wish they'd consider the time and place for such excitement...
Anthuria: Especially since they interrupted my precious trip with you, (Captain)...
Man 1: Say what! You're on a trip with this loser?
Lyria: Whoa! When did he—
A quick look around reveals that it's not just him. Another crowd of Anthuria's fans is gathering around them.
Vyrn: They found us already? Man, these guys just don't give up!
Lyria: Wh-what should we do? Should we start running again?
Anthuria: No, let me take care of this. I've had enough of them interrupting our hot spring trip.
Vyrn: You sure about this?
Anthuria: Yes. If I tell it to them clearly, surely they will give up.
Anthuria: And if not, well, I have a backup plan and I'm not afraid to use it.
Man 2: Yo, Anthuria! Are you really on a trip with that punk?
Man 1: And what exactly is your relationship with 'em? I saw you both holding hands a second ago!
Anthuria: Relationship? Well... (Captain) is the person I hold dearest in my heart.
Anthuria: So much so that I wouldn't mind giving (Captain) all of me...
Man 2: You what! You're kidding me!
Man 1: You're lying! You've gotta be lying! Please tell me you're lying!
Anthuria: It's nothing but the truth, so please stop interrupting our date!
Anthuria: We don't... often get a chance to be together like this...
Man 1: No... way...
Man 2: I refuse to believe this! I won't! I'll never!
All of Anthuria's fans turn their gazes toward (Captain) with unbridled hostility in their eyes.
Anthuria: Just so you all know, if anybody dares lay a hand on (Captain), anger won't even begin to describe what I'll feel.
Anthuria: In fact if that ever happens, I swear I won't ever dance again.
Woman 1: No! I'd rather die than see you quit!
Man 1: Y-yeah, that's the one thing you can't take away from us!
Man 2: I beg you! Anything but that!
Anthuria: Then I think it's pretty clear that everyone should stop getting in our way.
Man 1: Damn it! This is all a bad dream! It has to be!
Man 2: I'll never accept this... Never! I'm the only one worthy of Anthuria!
Woman 1: Better this than never being able to see Anthuria dancing again...
Anthuria's fans slowly disperse, their expressions twisted in disbelief as they mutter to themselves.
Anthuria: Sigh... Finally some peace and quiet.
Lyria: Ahaha... That was kind of amazing.
Anthuria: Thank you. But now I'm feeling quite drained.
Anthuria: I was so looking forward to enjoying this beautiful yukata too...
Vyrn: Where'd you even find one of those?
Lyria: You do! Your hair is also done really well!
Vyrn: For sure! I can kinda understand why all those fans went nuts over you.
Anthuria: Hehe, thank you, everyone. Your words are too kind.
But mere compliments are not enough for Anthuria. With a craving for more, she bats her eyes at (Captain).
Anthuria: Say, (Captain). Would you happen to be free tonight?
Anthuria: If you are, would you like to enjoy the moonlight with me?
Anthuria: I was thinking it would be nice to spend a quiet evening together, especially since I've already gone through the effort of putting on a yukata.
Anthuria: And then maybe you could tell me how the moon isn't the only beautiful sight to behold tonight...
Choose: I could look at you forever...
Anthuria: Ah, hngh... (Captain), if you say it like that, I...
Lyria: Oh my gosh! Anthuria, you're turning redder than an apple!
Anthuria: I-I can't help myself. I never thought I'd hear those words come from (Captain)'s lips...
Anthuria: I'm just so happy... I...
Anthuria: H-hey, (Captain). Will you really look at me forever?
Anthuria: If you do, I'll do anything you want...
Anthuria: Actually I'll let you do anything you want to me... So...
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To emphasize her point, Anthuria presses her body close against (Captain).
Lyria: Hey! Too close! You're way too close, Anthuria!
Vyrn: By the way, Fire Girl. Did you forget we're still in the middle of town?
Anthuria: Wha... Ah! Aahhhh!
Anthuria's entire body goes scarlet as she panics and flings herself away from (Captain).
Anthuria: Hngh... Well, how else am I supposed to act when (Captain) says something like that?
Vyrn: Sigh. Guess some things never change.
Anthuria: You don't have to tell me that...
Vyrn: Anyway, what are you gonna do after this, Fire Girl?
Vyrn: We're probably gonna keep exploring the town for a little while longer.
Anthuria: Then could I join you? If I wander alone, I might get caught up in a crowd again...
(Captain) gives a wry smile at that and nods.
Anthuria: Thank you. Shall we go?
Anthuria: Wait, before that.
Anthuria: (Captain), would you mind taking my hand one more time?
Anthuria: I believe my fans should leave us alone if we're holding hands.
Anthuria: Or should we link arms instead? Hehe, we can do it however you like, (Captain).
The only warning Anthuria gets is a single nod before (Captain) takes Anthuria's hand firmly.
Anthuria: Wha... Ahh?
The moment (Captain) does so, Anthuria's body flushes bright red again.
Anthuria: Uhm, (Captain)? Are you really going to... hold my hand?
Anthuria: Hngh... Y-you're really grasping me firmly yet gently...
Anthuria: Ahn... Your hand, it's enveloping me in such warmth and comfort...
Anthuria: Nngh... Hey, (Captain)... Can you hold me just a bit closer?
Lyria: Ungh... That's not fair! Hold my hand too!
Vyrn: Oh come on, you guys...
With her best efforts, Anthuria continues to try bridging the distance between herself and (Captain).
However, she still has many obstacles left to overcome before that distance is crossed.