CCG Luke's Route: Vacation Start
Overview
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Guide
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Script
Luke's Bedroom
You: Luke... How many times have we tried to defeat this boss?
Luke: Ah... Maybe... Probably... A dozen times?
You: ...
You are in Luke's home right now, and the two of you are playing the newly published action game — Ring of Elron.
The two of you usually cooperate well together, but today, you've failed to defeat the game's first boss several times in a row...
You: (Why is Ring of Elron so difficult? It's just the first boss!)
You: (Is it the game? Or is it because I'm not skilled enough...?)
You: (Or is it because I'm too exhausted lately to focus? Should I go out for some fresh air...?)
Perhaps noticing that you don't have the energy to keep playing, Luke quietly approaches you and puts your controller aside.
Then, he sweeps you into his arms and softly strokes the hair on your forehead.
Luke: I'm a little tired too. Why don't we put this game aside and get some rest?
You: Okay...
In Luke's warm arms, you gradually relax and temporarily forget the fearful feeling of being dominated by the first boss.
Luke: [Player], how are you feeling now? Better?
You: Yeah, much better.
Luke: Looks like my embrace has a therapeutic effect.
You: Yeah, you're right. My SAN value is now full again.
Luke: Well, it's still too early for dinner. How about we play something else?
You: Play something else...? All right, as long as it is not too difficult.
Luke: How about tarot cards?
Luke: I bought a set of tarot cards recently and learned a thing or two about fortune-telling.
You: Tarot fortune-telling? Why the sudden interest?
Luke: Well... I learned it for a case.
Luke: I received a case related to fortune-telling several days ago... According to the agreement, I'm going to deal with it sometime later.
Luke: I thought... I might need to use tarot cards in this case, so I started learning about it in advance.
Luke: Would you like me to tell your fortune? I think I'm pretty good at it.
You: Of course! I'm going to be the great diviner, Luke's, first customer!
Luke: No problem. I'm open for business.
You and Luke get up and move to a long table.
Luke covers the table with a black tablecloth, takes out the tarot cards from a square box on the bookshelf, and places them atop the cloth.
He puts his hand out to signal you to sit across from him and puts on a somewhat serious expression.
Luke: What type of reading would you like today, Miss?
You: (Luke got into his role so quickly... I should play along too.)
You: Well... how about telling me something about my life lately?
Luke: Okay, I've got the question in my mind.
Luke: Now, please select three random cards from here and put them in front of you from left to right.
Luke: In order, the three cards you're going to select will represent your "past," "present," and "future," respectively.
Luke then spreads the pile of cards on the table into a perfect arc.
You: O-oh... Okay.
You randomly select three cards and put them on the table. Looking at Luke's attentive expression, you can't help wondering about the "interpretation" and "prediction" he's going to make.
Luke turns over the cards one by one, deep in thought as he stares at the patterns and text on the cards.
Luke: The Temperance card is upside down, and the Wheel of Fortune card is upright... And the last one is an upright Chariot.
Luke: Let me think...
You: ...
Luke: Okay, I know the answer now.
You: What is it?
Luke: The result of the fortune-telling is... that you've been under heavy stress at work after dealing with a few troublesome cases in a row...
Luke: These troubles make you feel both mentally and physically exhausted from overwork.
Luke: Well... if you want to improve your condition, you should make some changes, such as going on a trip or moving to a new place...
Luke: The effect would be enhanced if you were accompanied by your lover...
Luke: Wait... A trip!?
You: A trip!?
You and Luke look at each other, your eyes both reflecting each other's surprise.
Seeing this unexpected "synchronization," the two of you burst into laughter.
You: It's one thing for me to be surprised, but why are you so surprised too...?
You: Let me say something first. Your fortune-telling was spot on!
You: I do want to go out for a nice break and some fresh air...
Luke: I was right? Really?
You: Yeah, your divination ability far exceeded my expectations.
You: Wait, don't change the subject. What were you surprised about?
Luke: Well... I wanted to keep it a secret at first.
Looking at Luke's embarrassed expression, you hook his pinkie finger with yours.
You: Just tell me.
Luke seems to concede as you act cute, sighing.
Luke: Fine... I'll tell you.
Luke: I made several travel plans before today, looking for the opportunity to go on a trip with you...
Luke: But I didn't expect this little divination to reveal my "secret plans" ahead of time.
You: ...
Hearing Luke's answer, you can't help looking back at the cards on the table...
An impromptu divination plus three randomly selected cards produced a "coincidental" result...
You: ...It's pretty amazing.
Following your gaze toward the cards, Luke nods.
Luke: It's often said that "it's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive on time."
Luke: I've planned a few options, so how about we just follow the divination result and go on a trip?
You: ...
Luke just said that he had a case to deal with later, so who knows when the next opportunity you get to travel together will be...
Plus, you've been really tired recently and need some rest... and his "prediction"...
Thinking about it, you nod your head.
You: Okay, I haven't been out for leisure in a long time. I do need to relax.
Luke: Okay. Then let's choose a destination.
As he's talking, Luke takes your hand and leads you to see the travel plans he's made.
After comparing the plans, you finally choose Sunglow Mountain in Zhaonan City as your destination.
After packing some clothes and daily necessities, the two of you board a flight to Sunglow Mountain...
The blue sky is tinged with a little green. The verdant leaves sway in the wind, and there are emerald-green mountains all around.
Gazing into the distance, you can see the long stretch of the Sunglow Mountain range, which seems almost endless.
You: Wow, it's beautiful!
Luke: Yeah. I haven't seen such a pretty natural landscape in a long time.
Luke: Given the beautiful view here, the scenic area must be even more amazing.
You: I can't wait any longer.
Luke: Follow me! I won't let you down.
You: I should be saying "Thank you, Mr. Pearce," right?
Luke: Hmm? You can't go calling me that.
You: Huh? Then what should I call you?
Upon hearing your question, Luke blushes slightly.
Luke: Can't you... call me something more intimate?
After saying this, his face seems to burn even brighter. You then decide to make fun of him.
You: Okay, okay, okay. Then... thank you, my dear boyfriend!
Luke: ...
Luke: Well... Okay, fine. That's barely passable, but I'll take it.
Luke sighs faintly, but the corners of his lips rise slightly.
Luke: Let's go to the hotel and check in first.
You: Okay.
As he's speaking, Luke takes your hand and entwines his fingers with yours. The two of you slowly walk along the long path toward the hotel.
Looking at the scenery in front of you, you swing the hand that Luke's holding.
Sweet anticipation slowly rises within your heart...
