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| '''Scene 1: Central Business District'''
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| Who are you? Where are you? What are you doing?
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| These are sentences that best describe your current mental state.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' ...
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Don't be so serious! Your expression is scaring everyone around you!
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' And whose fault is it that I'm so serious? Master! Marius!
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| If only you could go back in time. You would tell yourself from two days ago: Don't say yes to Marius!
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| '''Scene 2: Flashback (Your Residence)'''
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| On the first night of the golden week, you receive a phone call from Marius.
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| He asks for your entire week's schedule. Then, proceeds to talk about the hottest variety show, "It's Big Brain Time."
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| The show, created by Marius, aims to raise money for Alzheimer's patients. It has been trending recently.
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| "Marius" and "Hype" are some of its internet tags.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' You want me to test the recording with you?
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' The rundown and the content of the show has been finalized. This is a field check to see if some things are feasible
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' You don't have to do it yourself, do you? Shouldn't this be handled by the production crew?
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Ah... I could. But, this is the first show of my making, so I feel more comfortable doing it myself.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' I'm inviting you in hopes that you might catch any problems, or if you have any suggestions.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Uh... but I don't understand variety shows very well...
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Ahh... so you're going to reject me? Looks like I'll have to go to set all alone, poor little me.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Everyone on set is going to be pointing at me and saying, "How pitiful! He has no friends..."
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Miss, you're going to let all those people make fun of me?
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| You know that it is just a trick to get you to go, but you end up falling victim to his tactic anyways.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' ... Which day?
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' I'll pick you up in two days. Rest well these two days and I'll see you at the scene of the show.
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| Shortly after you hang up, Marius sends over a brief introduction of the rundown of the show.
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| "It's Big Brain Time" is a show where contestants compete in a challenge to earn money and buy an item.
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| The time limit is three hours. The location is the Central Business District. You can only make money using your skills, no strings attached.
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| For every contestant that finishes the challenge, the sponsor will donate $70,000 to an Alzheimer's facility.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' The rules for the game are easy to understand. It should be interesting.
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| You naively anticipate it, not knowing what kind of exciting experience awaits you.
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| '''Scene 3: Central Business District'''
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| Two days later, you meet up with Marius at the Central Business District.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' What!? I really have to work to earn money!?
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| You thought you would just "go through the motions," not actually play the game.
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| However, Marius suddenly tells you that this test run will simulate the normal shooting conditions.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' L-Let me get this straight. So you're saying...
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' That we really have to work and earn enough money on this street to buy the amethyst accessory from that shop within 3 hours?
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' That's correct! To make the simulation accurate, I've asked employees to play the part of the other guests.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Even the "competition" is simulated! What do you think? i put in a lot of effort, right?
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Why are we taking this test run so seriously!?
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' "Real knowledge comes from practice"? How would we know the rundown is good without testing it personally?
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' I told you, didn't I? This is the first time I'm planning a show. I've got to be serious and thorough about it!
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' ...
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| You fall silent, not knowing how to express your current emotions.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' ... If you really don't want to... then, it's okay...
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| Perhaps it's your silence that causes Marius to misunderstand. he immediately begins to reassure you.
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| But, looking into his eyes, you can see it brimming full of expectation. You don't have the heart to say no.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' ... Should we start? It's getting late...
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Okay, we're starting now!
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| Marius signals the film crew's director. Soon, the cameras start rolling and the recording begins.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' (Whatever, the challenge is only three hours anyway. It'll be over before I know it.)
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| Silently comforting yourself, you give in and face the camera next to you.
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| Unbeknownst to you, a great "disaster" was already upon the horizon.
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| In order to make as much money as possible, you and Marius choose to work in a popular shop.
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| But...
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| '''Scene 4: Dessert Shop'''
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| Dessert Shop Owner: Even though you two are talented...
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| Dessert Shop Owner: But sorry, it's only for three hours. We would rather hire this young man that has experience making desserts.
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| When the owner finishes talking, the employee acting as a competitor frantically apologizes to Marius.
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| Staff A: Mr. von Hagen, Alice, I didn't mean to take this job. The director said I had to take this role seriously...
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| Staff A: I... I thought Mr. von Hagen knew how to make desserts...
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' It's okay. It's not your fault that we have no experience...
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' ... Marius, is that what you mean by "competition"?
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' How many times have we been rejected for having "no work experience?"
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' ...
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| Since getting a job at a popular shop might end in failure, you and Marius decide to go in another direction.
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| You and Marius choose a job that isn't competitive and doesn't require strong professional skills.
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| In the end...
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| '''Scene 5: The movie theater'''
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| Bartender: Mr. von Hagen, you have the looks and the fame. People will be lining up to purchase snacks just to look at you...
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| Bartender: But, to qualify as an employee here, you must first learn how we greet the customers.
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| Bartender: Now, repeat after me! WELCOME ONE!! WELCOME ALL!! Would you like some coke and fries?
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| The bartender's strange accent draws everyone's attention, and a few experienced cameramen train their cameras on Marius.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' ...
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| The employee, unfazed by Marius' sullen face, flashes a business smile at the cameras and pats him on the shoulder.
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| Bartender: Don't be shy. Come on now. Loud and proud. WELCOME ONE!! WELCOME ALL!! Would you like some coke and fries?
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' ...
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| The roar of laughter from the camera crew signifies another defeat for your team.
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| '''Scene 6: Central Business District'''
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' ...
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' ... if this continues, we won't be able to purchase the amethyst accessory before the challenge ends...
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Can we negotiate the price? I can work my charms.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Marius, the price of this brand has only gone up ever since it was created. Also, they never offer any promotions, ever.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' You know that I normally don't even look at the price when I buy things. How would I know that?
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' The cheapest accessory will cost us a couple of thousands. Any lower and they won't even sell us their scraps.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' You sure do know a lot... Do you know this brand?
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Of course! I have been following them for a long time. Their amethyst accessories have always been my favorite.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' I see...
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| Marius ponders about it for a while, but doesn't say anything.
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| ???: Mr. von Hagen, it's time for a break.
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| The film director shows Marius the time on his phone. He nods and looks at the surrounding employees.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Thank you for your hard work. Lunch is on me!
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' From now until we regroup, eat and drink anything you want. My treat!
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| His employees explode into a roar of cheers and applause.
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| The tired camera crew thanks Marius for his kindness, then scatters to the various restaurants on the street.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Let's find a place to rest too.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Okay.
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| '''Scene 7: Dessert Shop'''
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' (A gallery, a bookstore, a makeup shop... These aren't really places where we can rest at...)
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| You and Marius walk down the street in search for a resting place.
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| Dessert Shop Owner: Hey, young man. Here. Over here!
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| Suddenly, a passionate man intercepts the both of you.
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| {{tab/header|Story 2}}
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| '''Scene 1: Dessert Shop'''
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| While you and Marius are looking for a place to rest, a man blocks your path.
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| Dessert Shop Owner: Hey, young man. Here. Over here!
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| The man is the owner of the popular dessert shop. He beckons you over while holding a small Karman Orange Cheesecake.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Hey, do you need something?
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| Dessert Shop Owner: Not at all. You must be tired from walking around everywhere. Here, have some sweets to replenish your energy.
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| He passionately pulls on the both of you, shoving the cheesecake into your hands.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' It's okay. We're just passing by!
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| Dessert Shop Owner: Take it. It's free! I heard that your show is raising money for patients with Alzheimer's.
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| Dessert Shop Owner: It's a good thing you're doing. Consider this dessert a token of my support. Eat to your heart's content.
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| Unable to reject the owner's kindness, you and Marius decide to rest at the dessert shop and place more orders.
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| While waiting for the other desserts to come, you and Marius stare at the small cheesecake on the table.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' There's still some time before the desserts come. Why don't you eat this first? You can replenish your energy.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' It's okay, we can share it. You need to replenish your energy as well.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Oh... we don't have to go all this trouble.
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| Marius suddenly laughs.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Huh?
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Get a spoonful of cake first.
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| You are doubtful, but you follow his instructions.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Then...
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| He looks around. After confirming something, he suddenly extends his arm towards you.
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| The afternoon breeze gently blows by, bringing a familiar frosty fragrance from your memories.
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| A burning warmth permeates your wrist. That feeling amplifies through the various nerve endings.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' How about you feed me?
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| The way he softly draws his words out made it unable for anyone to resist him.
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| Under the bright sunlight, strains of light pass through the crevices of the umbrella, falling onto Marius.
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| Marius quietly looks at you with a smile. The gleam in his eyes brighter than the sun itself.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' If we do this, then...
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| Marius suddenly tightens the hand holding your wrist.
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| Your body tilts forward along with the action. The cake that you were holding up is sent into his mouth.
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| In an instant, the distance between the two of you seemingly disappears.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' This way, you don't need to split the dessert, and I still get to have some. Isn't that convenient?
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' What you think, miss?
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| With his face so close to yours, you can feel the warmth of his breath on your skin as he speaks.
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| Your face seems to be burning up.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' M-Marius!
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| Returning to your senses, you retract the hand that Marius has been holding onto, creating some distance.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' There are people coming and going! W-What are you saying!? I won't feed you!
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Relax! I just checked. There's nobody around here.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Even so... you can't...
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Can't what?
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| He smiles at you and watches you with full interest, as if anticipating your next reply.
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| You decide to change the topic so that you do not let down his expectations.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' ... Leave that aside for now. Marius, do you have anything to say about the challenge?
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' I'm not optimistic about our current situation.
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| Reminded of your situation, as well as the time limit you sense nothing but troubled waters ahead.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' ... I know.
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| Marius frowns slightly before quickly returning to his confident self.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' The three-hour time limit isn't up yet. As long as there's still time, we have a chance of winning.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' I won't surrender until the very last moment.
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| {{tab/header|Choice: Work hard together}}
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| Infected by Marius' attitude, your sullen mood lightens a bit.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' You're right. There's still time left, so we still have a chance.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Let's do our best together!
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Okay!
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| {{tab/header|Choice: Be more cautious}}
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' We say that, but...
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| Looking at Marius' confident self makes even more worried.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' We... should be cautious for the sake of victory.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Relax! I know what I'm doing.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Then again, you are really giving this show your full attention.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Putting aside the fact that you're simulating the actual program, you seem way more competitive than usual.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Ah... yeah, that's because it's my first one...
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' ???
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' By the way, I have some good news for you. I found a way for us to make money.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' What!?
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| Before you are able to ask him what it is, the second half of the recording begins.
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| To save as much time as possible, Marius doesn't say anything and takes you directly to the destinations.
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| '''Scene 2: Art Gallery'''
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Isn't... this the gallery from earlier? This is how you're going to win?
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| Marius stops at a gallery you passed by while trying to find a place to rest.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' You'll find out soon enough.
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| He winks at you before speaking to the receptionist. Moments later, a well-dressed middle-aged man emerges.
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| It was then that the cameraman who came with us to the gallery turns his camera to face everyone present.
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| ???: Hello, I am the owner of this gallery.
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| Gallery Owner: Are you the one that is going to sell me his "next painting?"
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Yes. That's me.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Wait, what do you mean sell your "next painting?" Marius, are you going to draw something on the spot?
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Relax, leave it to me.
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| Gallery Owner: Young man, while I admire your courage, you want me to buy a painting that I have yet to see? And also to provide you with the tools...
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| Gallery Owner: My gallery is not some public welfare organization. I won't allow you to make a mockery of this gallery.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Why jump to that conclusion? I only made the offer because I'm confident that you will buy my painting.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Besides, nobody can say for certain what will happen in the future, right? You'll know only by giving it a shot.
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| With a smile, Marius meets the gallery owner's eyes confidently.
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| As the camera zooms in, they stare at each other in silence before the gallery owner finally relents.
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| Gallery Owner: Hehe, you're an interesting fell. Your confidence has me looking forward to what you will paint.
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| He pats Marius on the shoulder, then signals the receptionist to bring out the painting utensils.
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| Marius looks over the canvas and paints carefully before starting to paint.
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| It's rare for you to have the opportunity to watch Marius paint up close.
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| Every stroke of his brush is quick, as if he's painted this over a thousand times in his mind.
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| Occasionally, he looks back at you. His eyes wander across your face, before stopping at your eyes.
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| Time passes by slowly. An hour later, Marius stops his brush.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Done!
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| Gallery Owner: T-This...!
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' It's beautiful!
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| You approach the canvas with the gallery owner. An abstract work sits in front of your eyes.
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| Against a gold background, large chunks of color interweave together in a beautiful epitome of chaos.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' But... these colors... are forming some kinds of shape?
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Why don't you take a guess?
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Hmm...
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| You take a few steps back, squinting at the painting. Soon, you see it.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' It's a face!
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| Following the arbitrary arrangement of colors and lines, you manage to see a somewhat abstract-looking face.
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| But...
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Wait, the eyes and hair... This person seems familiar? It's...
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' That's right! It's you.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Hey! Why did you draw me?
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| Without answering you, he moves a few steps to block the camera facing you.
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| '''[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]:''' Look closer. There's something else in the painting.
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