Chapter 2 - Part 6
Oh, hi... Do you wanna talk to me, or...?
...I’m kinda hungry. Do you wanna go to the restaurant?
H-Hey, where did you get this?
I’m kinda embarrassed... How did you know I like this stuff?
Your present received an Amazing rating.
...
Are you going to say something?
Sorry... I’ve just been thinking about it...
My talent, I mean...
You still can’t remember it?
Yeah. No luck so far.
Weird... Do you think you might have repressed it?
Repressed it?
Right. Something bad happened and now you’re hiding it from yourself.
But, nothing has happened for me to...
Well, I guess being thrown on to this island was pretty freaky.
See? There’s your answer!
...No, I don't think so.
As abrupt as coming to this island was, I don’t know why it’d make me suppress such a specific memory.
You know, maybe my talent is something super boring. It’s so unremarkable I can’t remember it...
Why jump to the most depressing conclusion? Your talent could be anything, right?
Maybe you’re the Ultimate Mathematician.
...Mathematician?
Yeah, because you look good with numbers.
I... look good with numbers?
Sorry to say, but I’m not great at math. At all.
I’d doubt I’ve lost my talent, just forgotten what it is.
Then how about... the Ultimate Analyst?
...Someone who analyses?
I definitely do that, but I don't think I’m an *Ultimate*.
Then again, it’d be a pretty lame Ultimate to have...
Lame? It’s not lame at all!
Sorry, I didn’t mean to offend you...
Hey, don’t forget you have an obligation.
...Obligation?
Protecting the girls, helping us find a way off this island...
Screw talent, you’re a man! Start acting like one already!
Right... Sorry...
...
Jeez.... He needs to get a grip.
I mean, the situation is strange, sure....
It’s really weird he can't remember his talent... and I am kinda curious to know what it is...
But the answer has to come to him eventually, right?
Until then, he could at least start pulling his own weight.
...
...Oh. It’s just you Mahiru.
Yeah, it’s just me...
That was a weird face she was making...
...I tend to make weird faces when I’m thinking to myself.
So... you don’t have to look so concerned.
Ah... Thanks for this, Mahiru.
I didn’t expect you to have this in your inventory. I’ll make sure to put it to good use.
Your present received a Good rating.
Hey, Chiaki. I’ve got a game for you.
Really? What’s it called?
Um... the Talking Game.
That’s not a very interesting name...
Ugh, I tried my best!
So what’s it about?
Um... hanging out with people.
For every person you hang out with, you level up.
I level up? What do I win in the end?
Crap... I didn’t think of that.
What should I say? Friends? Dopamine?
Something tells me... neither of those things would be enough to compel her.
I think... you’ll get a special cake, made by me!
That’s cool. I like cake, just as much as I like making friends.
O-Oh...
Um... In that case, how about I take you to the first level?
The boss is already pretty tough, but video games aren’t fun if they’re not challenging, right?
Yeah, that’s right. Let’s go.
Eh? Is someone...?
Haaaaa! Why are you approaching me? Did I do something wrong!?
C-Calm down, Mikan! We’re just here to hang out with you!
...
Is this the first boss, Mahiru?
Y-Yeah... Why don’t we begin the battle with a question?
Something like, um... movies?
Yeah, what kind of movies do you like to watch?
Hehehe...
...What’s so funny?
I don’t watch movies often, but when I do it’s always my favorite genre...
Horror.
Horror!?
Especially medical horror... and paranormal.
Hehehe, and when it’s a combination of the two... Heheheee....
While there’s nothing wrong with liking horror, her reaction’s a little disconcerting.
I mean, medical horror? Isn’t that stuff really exploitative?
Do you like scary games?
Is she really trying to make this about video games!?
N-No. I don’t think I could handle horror *games*...
They’re so much more immersive, you see...
Well, I’m used to that sort of stuff. Maybe we can play a horror game together so you don’t get scared?
Eh... I don’t know...
Even if you’re there, I don’t know how much it will help...
How about you two just watch a horror movie instead?
N-No, you don’t have to change your plans because of me!
...Actually, I’m fine with a movie.
They have a collection here at the supermarket. We can buy some and have a marathon at my cottage tonight.
Ah...
Um... alright... if that’s what you want to do...
...Sounds like it’s a date.
It's nice to see the conversation deviate from games for once.
As long as Chiaki is content with it, which she seems to be, then...
...
...You’re staring, Mahiru.
E-Eh? I was?
Ahem... Hope's Peak Academy's School Trip Executive Committee has an announcement to make...
Emergency, emergency!
Students, head over to Jabberwock Park as fast as you can!
Whoever gets there first, I'll treat you to my special-made curry rice tomorrow night.
So come on already! Hurry the eff up!
Curry rice? As if anyone’s going to fall for that...
I don’t know what the teddy bear is planning this time, but... I can’t just not show up, can I?
Jeez...