✪ Ready! Lets get flying! ✪ [Voice]

[loyal_cube]

Shinjiro-san! Is it alright if I come by? Sensei has allowed me to leave the hospital and come see you and Bat-san! I bet he is as eager to start flying just as I am!

[Locked to Yuuko Ichihara | 50% Hackable]
I've made my decision. When would be a proper time to come see you?

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[dreamgranter]

The price you pay will only take effect when your wish is truly granted. In other words, your memories will be left intact until you leave Discedo.

[That's probably a good thing, though.]

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[loyal_cube]

[Actually, it was a good thing. Cube's shoulders relax a little as he nods]

That makes sense...

[he wasn't in a hurry or anything to get rid of them]

I'll cherish them while I'm here.

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[dreamgranter]

[She nods and extends her hand. Once her fingers open up, they reveal a small purple gem resting on her palm, ancient words imprinted on the surface.]

Take this.

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[loyal_cube]

[The demon looks over the stone, then looks back up at the witch]

What do I need to do with it?

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[dreamgranter]

Keep it with you at all times and it will keep your memories of Discedo-- the ones you already possess and the ones you have yet to make. And once you do leave this world, they will be replaced with your payment.

[A small pause later, she goes on.] That way, those memories will not be lost. If you can find the way to my world, you might retrieve them someday.

[Except by then, she probably wouldn't be the shop keeper anymore.]

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[loyal_cube]

[Cube holds onto it a bit tighter now]

I- I see...

[he last part causes his ear to twitch and he looks at her]

You would give them back?

What is Yuuko-chan's world like?

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[dreamgranter]

The shop keeper must keep a balance, and so it is impossible to freely give. However, if you can afford it, you may have it back.

[And notice she's being careful not say *she* won't give it back. Cube should be prepared in case he finds someone else doing her job.]

My world is similar to what Discedo has once been; the place where I come from, specifically, has many buildings and a very tall tower as well. Magic is not widely acknowledged, but it is certainly there.

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[loyal_cube]

Everything has a price, and I understand keeping balance...

[The demon listens intently but feels he needs to know more]

Where is it Yuuko-chan resides in that world...? I would like to visit, even if I do not strike a bargain for my memories again...

I still... wish to see you.

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[dreamgranter]

[All she offers is a weak smile in response to his last statement. She was happy to know Cube would like to see her (for who she was and not what she could do) yet chances were, he would not. She wouldn't have much time left upon returning to her world, and the shop would be entrusted to someone else.

Still, she didn't have the heart to tell him that, much like she had hidden it from Watanuki himself. ]

I live in Tokyo, Japan. Cube-kun must be somewhat familiar with it, if you have heard of White Day and Hinamatsuri.

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[loyal_cube]

[Cube nods with a smile]

I lived a good eight years there serving...

I have a feeling it may be difficult to find people who live in similar places... because I am sure they're not all the same by now. However, perhaps they are. Worlds can be small or as big as one can imagine...

I won't give up, though. I'll seek out Yuuko-chan. I hope you still remember me, at least. If I visit during a festival or holiday, I'll try to cook something for you.

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[dreamgranter]

[She chuckles a little, unable to bring herself to tell him the truth. He was a hopeful one, and it was best to keep him that way.]

I'll certainly be looking forward to that-- to a time and place where we can meet again, outside of this world.