Scenario:You - My Dear Bro Kou

My Dear Bro Kou

You invites Kou out for a day of fun, treating him to all sorts of goodies. Kou, wanting to return the kindness, offers to pick out a kimono for her. When You comes out of the fitting room, Kou is nowhere to be seen.

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Ninetails, a terrifying epitome of evil.

Sealed away long ago, she toyed with the fates of Societte, Yuel, Kou, and You in order to be brought back once more.

However, the four worked together to resist this cruel destiny and succeeded in defeating Ninetails.

They now live like a family as part of (Captain)'s crew.

On one of those halcyon days...

You exhibits strange behavior.

She paces back and forth before the door into someone's room, squatting on occasion.

You: Siiigh...

As if having made up her mind, she reaches for the doorknob.

You: Ah!

Kou: Um... You? What were you doing all this time?

You: "A-all this time," you say... You mean you noticed?

Kou: Sure, I can tell when it's you.

You: That makes sense. Hahaha... I mean, I can sense your presence too. Of course... Haha...

You: B-Bro Kou? Um...

You: You see, (Captain) gave me a bit of an allowance!

You: So I was wondering...

You: If... we could go out together...

Countless thoughts race through Kou's head in the second it takes her to say that.

Kou: (She paced around in front of my room all this time just to say that?)

Kou: (Must be a big decision for her.)

Kou: (Well, I definitely don't want her feeling lonely.)

Kou: Sure. Let's head out together—just the two of us.

You: ...!
Yay! I get to be all alone with Bro Kou!

Kou: Haha. Yep, that's right.

Kou: (There's no trace of Ninetails's last fragment, so it should be fine. Probably.)

Kou and You walk around town, holding hands all the while.

You: Bro Kou, Bro Kou! I'm gonna bring you someplace real nice today!

You: And don't even think about whipping out your wallet! Because everything's on me!

Kou: How nice. Are you really sure about this though?

You: You bet I am! I saved up plenty of money just for today!

Kou: (I know you've been helping out (Captain) with a bunch of jobs lately...)

Kou: (No idea it was just to go out with me though...)

Kou: You're such a sweetheart, You.

He gives her a loving head pat.

You's large ears droop as her tails wag with excitement.

You: Eh... Ehehe... That tickles...

You: Okay now! It's this way! You're gonna love it, Bro Kou!

Kou: (I wonder where she's gonna bring me.)

Kou: ...

You: Bro Kou! This is it!

Kou: A... tofu stand?

You: You love tofu too, don't you? Check out the bean curd! Sis Yuel recommended this place!

You: Fresh off the stand! Let's eat up while it's hot!

Kou: Ah, thanks... Nom...

You: Mmm! It's so soft and chewy...

Kou: Yeah, it's fried to a perfectly crisp brown. Although...

You: Huh? Y-you don't like it?

Kou: Oh, no, no! I love the flavor. Thanks for bringing me here, You.

You: Ehehe, glad to hear it! We're headed this way next!

Kou: All right. Let's go.

Kou: Th-this is...

Kou: A teahouse?

You: You're a fan too, right? Sis Yuel said the green tea here is especially thick and full-bodied.

You: Freshly brewed! Let's drink some together!

Kou: Sure... What a pleasant bitterness. A refined taste to boot.

You: Whoa... This is bitter...

Kou: Ahaha...

You: And here's our next place of interest! Beautiful, don't you think?

Kou: It certainly is beautiful. But...

Kou: A natural garden?

You: I thought you had a thing for gardens!

Kou: I do, but...

You: C'mon, Bro Kou! I'll piggyback you to give you a better view!

Kou: Ah!

You: Huh? Don't you enjoy being piggybacked? Sis Yuel told me!

Kou: So she's the one giving you ideas, huh...

Kou: Anyway...

Kou: It feels like you're just catering to all my interests today, You.

You: Of course I am! I want you to be happy!

Kou: And I am, but you should be enjoying yourself too.

You: Just being around you keeps me happy, Bro Kou! You can be sure of that!

Kou: (What a sweetheart...)

Kou: I mean, it's your money after all. I'd want you to spend some of it on yourself—

Kou: Oh, I know. How about we go shopping for a new kimono for you?

You: A kimono?

Kou: Haha, that reaction tells me I hit the mark. Kimono shopping it is. I'll help you pick one out.

You: Bro Kou! That's so nice of you!

You: But today's supposed to be for you... I want to do stuff that makes you happy.

Kou: Seeing you in fashionable dress puts a smile on my face, You.

You: ...!

You: Okay, let's go!

Kou: Haha.

The two arrive at a kimono shop and delightfully browse the selection.

Happy to try out Kou's recommendations, You makes for the fitting room.

Clerk: It's this way. Will you be able to change alone?

You: Mm-hm! Not a problem.

Clerk: Great. Haha, what a lovely brother you have.

Clerk: He picked out such a fine piece. It seems to be just your size, is soft to the touch, and offers great breathability. It's also incredibly light and unobstructive.

You: Oh yeah? I didn't even notice...

Clerk: What's more, it's made of remarkably sturdy cloth to ensure that the kimono lasts.

Clerk: You might just be the nicest big brother in the world.

You: Y-you think so? Hehe...

Clerk: C'mon, go ahead and change and show your big brother!

You: Bro Kou... Ehehe...

You: I ended up being in his debt again.

You: He's always so nice to me.

You: This morning too. He realized what I was feeling and offered to spend time alone with me...

You: I sure hope seeing me in this kimono brightens up his day.

You: Bro Kou, sorry to keep you waiting! How do I look?

You: ...?

You: Huh? Bro Kou?

Clerk: He paid for the kimono and stepped out earlier. I wonder if something happened.

You: Wha...

You: Without saying anything to me?

The blood quickly drains from You's face.

She cannot imagine Kou leaving her without saying a word.

Whatever the case, something doesn't feel right about this.

You focuses her senses, searching for Kou's presence.

You: Why... Why don't I feel anything!

You: Bro Kou... Kou... Where could you possibly be!

You frantically runs around town.

You: Huh?

She finds... something.

Something that turns her world upside down.

You: No, no... This can't be true!

You: Bro Kouuuu!