The Heart's Wishes Event/Travel Wish V
Overview
- Stage Cost: None
- First Clear Rewards: None
Guide
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Stage 1
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- Chatting with Artem...
- (I think there's a vocational school near the art center.)
- (Is that grass growing on the roof of the art center?)
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Artem: What are you looking at?
You: I'm looking at the shared bicycles parked there.
You: I don't think we've ever ridden bicycles together before.
Artem: That's true. Do you want to try it?
You: Riding bicycles together?
Artem: Yes.
You: Nah, I'm just saying. Besides, didn't you drive here?
Artem: We can always ride back together. I haven't ridden bicycles much since my sophomore year in college.
Artem: It's a good opportunity to reminisce. Would you like to accompany me?
You: Of course!
Stage 2
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- Holding the ladder for Artem...
- Reading together with Artem...
- (There's a huge stain on the carpet. I wonder what caused it?)
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You: The bookstore has two stories filled with books. I'm worried that I might get lost.
Artem: You won't get lost.
You: Why not?
Artem: I've already memorized the layout of the bookstore. I'll find you no matter where you are.
Artem: Besides...
Artem takes your hand while smiling.
Artem: Besides, I won't abandon you.
You: There's something special about reading under this hanging light.
Artem: If you like, we can redecorate the study at home to look the same.
You: !!!
You: I was just thinking out loud.
Artem: But I'm serious.
You: Artem...
Artem: We still have plenty of time to think about our future home. No need to overthink it now.
Stage 3
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- Visiting with Artem...
- Waiting with Artem to check in...
- (I remember this shop used to be an old warehouse.)
- (This painting is quite nice.)
- (This statue is really strange.)
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You: The shop is packed with people.
Artem: Wait for me here. I'll check in at the reception.
With that, Artem pushes through the crowd toward the reception, and you immediately grab his hand.
Artem: Hmm?
You: There are too many people here. What if you can't find me later?
Artem: How could that happen? I...
You: Let's go together. That way, we won't be separated.
Artem: ...
Artem: Sure.
Location End Script
You: Artem, look at our handprints. Doesn't it look like our fingers are interlaced?
You hold up the finished commemorative handprints for Artem to see.
Artem: Yes, it does. Careful, you still have wet paint on your hands, least it drips.
He takes the paper with the handprints and places it gently on the table to dry.
Artem: Come on, I'll wash it for you.
Artem leads you to the bathroom, circles you from behind, and washes your right hand under the faucet.
A tingling feeling gradually spreads in your right hand as Artem rinses it under warm water.
You: Artem... I can wash it myself.
Artem: Let me do it.
Artem: The paint may be environmentally friendly and harmless to the human body, but it's still not good for the skin if not properly cleaned up.
You: Don't worry, I'm not that delicate.
Artem smiles without responding. He presses down on the soap and rubs it on your hands.
Artem: It's my first time helping someone wash their hands. Let me know if it feels uncomfortable.
You: How could it be? I haven't had anyone wash my hands in a long time.
You: It feels kind of special, every once in a while.
Artem: I'm done.
Artem gently dries off the water, then takes out a bottle of hand cream to smear on your hands.
You feel slender fingers interlocking with yours.
You: ...
You: Artem, do you prefer real touch over the handprints on the paper?
You: (Does he not like the commemorative handprints...?)
Artem: !!!
Not expecting your question, Artem shakes his head helplessly, but he doesn't let go of your hand.
Artem: Indeed, I prefer to hold your hand like this, to feel the temperature of your palm, rather than the commemorative handprints.
Artem: But that doesn't mean they aren't important.
Artem: Human memory has its limits. And we're bound to forget a few things when we're old.
Artem: But the commemorative handprints will remind us of everything that happened, and the way I held you.
You: ...
You thought it was just a simple memento and didn't expect Artem to consider things so far in the future.
You: (It was the right decision to come here.)
Artem: The commemorative handprints should be dry by now. Let's write something on them.
You: Oh, right! We also need to write something! Let's hurry over.
You and Artem write each other's names on the commemorative handprints, side by side, just like right now.
You: Should I leave a few words of blessing? Look, everyone else did.
The young couple beside you wrote "together for life" on their card in an artistic style.
They decorated every empty space on the card with hearts.
Artem: ...
It would probably be too difficult for Artem to doodle on the commemorative handprints.
Just as you're about to give up on the idea, Artem has already picked up a golden pen.
On the bottom of the paper, he writes, "growing old, hand-in-hand."
You: ...
Artem: Sorry, I'm not good at this. Is this simple sentence good enough?
You: Of course. I love it.
Artem: That's good.
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