Marius "Laments at Sea"/Rewards
Illustrations
After Story
Marius: Hey, there you are. Don't worry, the cruise ship hasn't arrived yet. Stay with me a while longer.
Intimate Interaction
(After escaping from the "Oz", I chose to stay with Marius instead of saying goodbye.)
(With the fake Vincent arrested, I was persuaded by Marius to further my education and attend a woman's college.)
(The trip is just the beginning... but from now on, I'm no longer wandering around alone.)
You: Marius, didn't your hat fall into the ocean? You bought another one so quickly? And the same one as that...
Marius: Well, to tell you the truth... When you were distracted, I jumped into the ocean to retrieve it.
You: If I didn't see you at the gentleman's clothing store on Sapphire Street last week, I would've believed you...
(if repeated)
You: (After becoming acquainted with Marius, he seems to exaggerate more with his words...)
You: (Speaking of which, Marius seems to like his tie. He always has it on when he goes out with me...)
Marius: See my tie? I was worried that it was too well hidden, and it would take you a while to see it.
You: What's going on with that tie? Color me intrigued...
Marius: Well, it's... my "lucky tie."
Marius: The first time I wore it, I met you. And the second time I wore it, it was on the Oz... the night we reunited.
Marius: Did it bring to you to me? Anyway, I hope it will continue to bless us and allow me to protect your happiness and freedom.
(if repeated)
You: (In fact, even without the tie's "blessing"... I don't plan on leaving his side.)
A stack of newspapers...
You: Marius, which news agency does this newspaper belong to? The headline photo seems familiar...
Marius: ...Don't pay any attention to tabloids. Isn't the person in the photo right in front of you?
You: Eh!? Does that mean the headline is about you? It can't be another rumor, can it...
Marius: Let me see. "A drawbridge effect? A narrow escape from death on the Oz leads to a fated encounter with a mysterious woman..."
You: A mysterious woman? Is that me?
Marius: Looks like it. They say that I'm an changed man because of the incident, pretending to be a well-read gentleman for my date at the bookstore.
You: What...? We only went to the bookstore to buy reference books for the entry exams.
Marius: Yeah, the real date already happened the night before, right?
Marius: Ahh, the Ivory Estate on Long Island Beach, with wharves that shone green... I haven't had my fill of that place. When will we go back there for vacation?
You: You...! I'm taking the entry exams in just a few hours. Don't distract me at such a critical moment.
Marius: You've been studying for the past few days with no rest. Do you really care that much about the exam results?
You: Of course! Because...
Marius: Because...?
You: Don't set me up. I studied hard for the exam so I could give my future self a reason to stay by your side.
You: There's no way I can just mooch off your charity for the rest of my life. After all, you've done so much for me and even asked if I wanted to go back to school...
Marius: I did say that, but not to put you under any pressure. It was a slip of my subconscious.
Marius: This world is enormous, so much so that it makes one wants to retreat to a safe place and cuddle with someone like cats do.
Marius: I have never wished so badly as now for that person to be you. And I respect your choice to stay in whatever capacity you choose.
