Marius' Sweet Chapter 01-04
Overview
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Guide
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Script
Southeast Stellis Street
Go to Southeast Stellis Street and investigate based on the clue Timmy provided.
You: Found it! Only these two drink machines are particularly noticeable on Southeast Stellis Street.
Marius: How about starting our investigation here?
Marius: If we understood the hint correctly, then we should be able to find relevant clues somewhere in the neighborhood.
You: Well, let's look around first.
Look closely around the drink vendor, and you might find a useful clue!
Timmy Brown: This streetlight...
You: Timmy, what are you looking at?
You: (The streetlight? Hmm... It doesn't seem to be any special marks on it...)
Timmy Brown: Well... I just thought about how I used to like to wait for him under this streetlight...
Timmy Brown: That way, even if it was dark, he could find me.
You: Is this a new bookstore...? Hey, there's a poster for Blurry Days and Nights on the front door of the store!
You: "Time, the ancient code. It takes you on an unfolding journey made of beautiful memories." Well, that's a special advertising slogan.
Marius: Yeah, the picture book is the top seller... It seems that Cyrus Brown's books are really popular.
Marius: His great effort, which came at the cost of his life, is finally being recognized by everyone...
Marius: I think if Cyrus Brown could see these words... he would be happy.
You: It seems like there's something under the flower pot!?
Marius: Let me have a look. Hmm... Is that a toy car?
You: This doesn't appear to be a clue... I guess some kid left his toy here by accident.
Marius: Well, let's go look somewhere else.
Southeast Stellis Street
You haven't found any particularly valuable clues yet. Keep investigating!
You: We have looked around. There is nothing noteworthy here.
Marius: It doesn't make sense. We should've found something since we followed the clues.
Timmy Brown: Maybe I was wrong. Maybe the happy moment my brother was talking about is not what I thought...
Marius: "The happiest moment for the young man was also... my happiest moment."
Marius: No, the moment mentioned is definitely one where you and your brother were together.
Marius: Trust your instincts. Maybe the clue has appeared but we ignored it.
You: The happy moment... It sounds like it has something to do with time...
Marius: Moment, time...
Marius: I know what we ignored!
Marius suddenly snaps his fingers. His eyes are sparkling.
You: What is it?
Marius doesn't answer, but his eyes rest on Timmy.
Marius: Do you remember when your brother went to the hospital all the time?
Marius: What day of the week? Or how often would he go?
Timmy Brown: My brother started out going to the hospital once every few months, and later he would go to the hospital every a few weeks or every other week.
Timmy Brown: However, he had a fixed appointment with the outpatient doctor.
Timmy Brown: Usually, he went every Friday afternoon for a review, and then came back in the evening when I got out of school.
Marius: What time was school out?
Timmy Brown: Umm... 6 PM, I think.
Marius: Always at six o'clock?
Timmy Brown: Basically yes. What's wrong?
He points to the store along the street and winks at you.
Marius: Here's the answer. The hint we were looking for is there.
You: What?
Timmy Brown: Marius, tell me!
Marius: Follow me.
You: Isn't this... the bookstore we just passed by?
Marius is pointing out the bookstore you just passed by.
Marius: The advertising slogan on the poster says "Time, the ancient code. It takes you on an unfolding journey made of beautiful memories."
Marius: Isn't this the time we're looking for?
You: Time is... the code?
You understand Marius' hint.
You: The password must have something to do with time.
Marius: Right! Usually, it's Friday, 6 PM. So the password should be... 0506 or 0518 or some combination like that.
Marius turns around to look for something. Timmy immediately shoves the metal box he is holding over to Marius.
Marius: The combination lock on the box has exactly four rows of numbers. Using the method of exhaustion...
While speaking, he turns the tumbler on the combination lock... The combination lock makes a slight clicking sound.
You: It opened!
Inside the box, there is a pencil and an eraser.
Both the pencil and the eraser show signs of use and look as if someone casually placed them inside after using them.
Timmy Brown: These are my brother's! He liked to scribble on paper with pencils.
Timmy Brown: He had a better drawing board, but he preferred to use a traditional pencil and paper, I... I used to laugh at him...
You: ...Your brother wanted to give you his used pencil and eraser as a gift?
Marius: If Cyrus Brown just wanted to give his brother the drawing tools he used, why would he make things so complicated?
You: Yeah, if it was all just for the pencil and eraser, there was really no need to leave a message and riddles...
Timmy Brown: What was my brother trying to tell me?
Marius: I think there must be some details that we have ignored... that's why we're stuck here.
You: Don't worry. Why don't we find a place to think about all of this? Maybe we will figure out what we're missing.
Marius: Well, all right, let's find a place...
The sudden vibration of Marius' cell phone interrupts the conversation.
He takes out his phone and presses the call button...
Marius: Hello...?
You wonder what the caller is saying to Marius on the other end of the phone.
Marius appears increasingly nervous. He is frowning...
As he puts the phone down, he sighs before shrugging his shoulders and then smiles like normal.
You: ...
Marius: There are some tricky issues coming up at work. It is not a big problem.
Marius: But... It's getting a little late. Let's stop for today.
Marius: Timmy, would you mind me taking your brother's clues and studying them?
Timmy Brown: You can take them if you want! You don't always have to pretend to be an adult in front of kids, okay?
Timmy laughs as he stuffs everything in Marius' hands.
Timmy Brown: Here. It's all for you. If you find anything you have to tell me.
Marius: Okay, I promise I will.
[Acquire evidence: "Pencil and Eraser"]
After saying goodbye to Timmy, Marius still seems to have a lot on his mind. Chat with him...
After bidding farewell to Timmy, you and Marius walk down the street side by side.
You: Marius...
Marius: ...
You: Are you okay?
Marius: ...
Marius: Were you talking to me, Miss?
You: Marius, your mind is wondering...
Marius: Sorry, I was just thinking about something...
You: I'm a little tired too. Why don't we go back home and have a rest?
Marius: All right, let's go home now.
You: (He hasn't been himself since he got that call.)
His refusal to talk about the problem at the work makes you realize that he is facing something big.
What... exactly should you do?
After rushing about all day, return to the von Hagen Estate with Marius to have a rest.
When you return to the von Hagen estate, it's nearly evening.
Marius: It's a little early for dinner. What do you want to do?
Marius: I've downloaded some new movies. Why don't we watch one?
The young man in front of you wears a warm smile on his face. But...
You: Before we watch the movie, we have to resolve something.
Marius: What is it...?
You take a step forward, staring up into his eyes, and hook your arms around his shoulders.
You: You.
Marius subconsciously wraps his arms around your waist, and the smile on his face turns into surprise.
Marius: I'm...
Since you are so close to him, you raise your hand and brush his brow.
You: Your mood has been off, ever since you answered that call earlier.
You: What was it about? Something related to the rumors I heard at Pax Headquarters earlier?
In the past, you might try to comfort him. But now, you don't want to do that.
Because he is your boyfriend.
In front of him, you don't want to hide what's on your mind, and you also... don't want him to have to hide either.
Marius: Yeah... The call was from Vincent. He told me that the one spreading the rumor might be a Pax insider.
Marius lowers his eyes and lets out another long sigh.
Marius: Whoever it is, is very cunning and it will take some time to identify them.
Marius: I'm not worried about the rumors. It's just that...
He leans his head down onto your shoulder.
Marius: Seeing Timmy upset over Cyrus Brown makes me think of my brother.
Marius: And with all the annoying rumors that have been going around lately, I'm... feeling a little down.
You: ...
His voice is low, but you can hear him clearly.
Marius: I thought... I had faith. I thought... I would be able to find him myself.
Marius: But lately, I've been unconsciously terrified.
Marius: Was it because I wasn't eager enough to find him that resulted in such rumors!?
Marius: I'm afraid that the next time I hear news about him. He will be...
You: That won't happen.
You hug him hard, hoping to give him a feeling of warmth.
You: We'll find him. I'll help you find him... You have to have faith that we can do it.
Marius: I understand...
He slowly tightens his arms, and buries his head deep into your shoulder, seeking your comfort.
Marius: [Player], it's good to have you here with me.
You can feel the warmth of his embrace, as your shoulder supports his head. The weight of his head makes you feel reassured.
His feelings of helplessness, sadness and fear... Eventually, he will show all of these hidden emotions to you.
This is the intimacy and trust that belong only between lovers.
And what you can do in return, is to treasure all the feelings he is showing to you.
Summary
Evidence
Pencil and Eraser
Although they're only common drawing tools for art students, a heart-warming and touching brotherhood is hidden within.
