CCG Marius' Route: Vacation End
Overview
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Guide
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Script
Next to the Sightseeing Bus
In the blink of an eye, it is already the last day of your vacation.
You: (Time flies when you're having fun...)
Marius: What are you thinking about?
You: Our vacation went by so fast. I don't want it to end...
Marius: Yeah, the trip is almost over before we knew it.
Marius: How about we do something memorable for the last leg of our tour?
You: Something memorable?
Marius: Look! How about we go here today?
He shows you a map, and you follow his finger to the place circled on it.
You: ...Brook Flower Valley?
Marius: I'm sure you'll love the scenery there.
Seeing the detailed annotations around the circle, you come to a realization.
You: (He actually did do his homework...)
You: Sure, let's check out the flower valley.
Mountain Flower Field
You: ...
Despite having seen pictures of this place in the brochure, seeing it in person takes your breath away.
It had rained just before you and Marius arrived, so the air is tingling with fresh floral fragrance.
Dewdrops on the petals glisten in the sunlight to create a sea of colors.
You: Ah, what a rich floral fragrance, and the air is really fresh after the rain!
Marius: It seems I was right. You love it here.
You: Yeah, there's something about this place that puts you at ease.
Another breeze blows by, scattering the vibrant colors in the wind. You take a deep breath, appreciating the tranquility of the moment...
Unfortunately...
The sound of a phone vibrating interrupts the happy atmosphere.
You: ...
Marius immediately gets up and taps his phone a few times before locking the screen quickly. However, you were still able to see words like "Pax" and "business deal."
You: (Is it work-related...?)
It wouldn't be the first time he's had to deal with work on vacation.
You: Is it work?
Marius: Nope, I was just confirming our flight back.
Marius: Before we left, I arranged for someone to handle all Pax matters in my absence.
You: ...
You observe his face carefully, trying to find any signs of deception.
But you don't notice anything out of the ordinary, only honesty.
You: (It seems he's not hiding anything from you... but...)
Marius: Don't worry. It's rare for us to relax completely... Let's just leave those mundane affairs behind.
Marius: Now, let me take you to another place.
Marius reaches out his hand to you.
He puts the other hand behind his back and bows to you. It's a gentleman's invitation.
You: Yeah!
You reach out your hand without thinking too much.
Marius: Follow me.
Highlands of the Blossom Valley
Taking your hand, Marius steers you to the highlands of the flower valley, where you overlook the sea of flowers.
In the distance, you see a cluster of Gorean flowers in bloom.
You: It feels like a dream.
Marius: The Gorean flowers are seen as a symbol of life and beauty in Varnai, as well as...
You: As well as what?
Marius: ...
You: What's wrong?
Marius: It's nothing, I'm just tired after walking so long. Shall we get some rest?
You: Rest...
Marius crouches slightly to clean the grass of any debris and sits down.
He stretches out cozily and pats the lawn beside him...
Marius: Come here.
You: ...Sure.
You sit down beside Marius.
Suddenly, you feel warmth in your palm.
Subconsciously, you hold his hand, as the warmth spreads from your palm to your heart.
Marius: I didn't expect you to be so assertive, Miss.
You: ...
You: (What's wrong with being assertive?)
Upon seeing his smirk, you want to say something, but he beats you to it.
Marius: I'm happy you came here with me.
Marius: Being in the flower valley with you like this... Even though we're not doing anything except sitting here...
Marius: ...It's enough to satisfy me.
The breeze of the afternoon gets softer. Together with the floral scent and warm breeze, his words brush by your ears. You respond with a smile—
You: Yeah, me too.
Time seems to stop momentarily as you look into each other's eyes while holding hands.
Recalling the past few days, there is only contentment and happiness in your heart.
You: Marius... thank you for taking me to such a beautiful place.
Marius: [Player], I have to thank you too. You are here with me, so this trip is especially meaningful to me.
You: I hope we can take a trip together every once in a while.
It's the first time the two of you have enjoyed a vacation away from the concerns of ordinary life...
You: We can visit more places and scenic spots together in the future... Wherever you go, I'll always come with you.
As you're speaking, you feel something light on your head.
You: Really!?
As Marius puts his hands down gently, you smell a rich aroma.
It's a flower bracelet.
Marius: I made it for you.
You: ...
You: When did you make this...?
Marius: I made it in the hotel by following a tutorial speed at 0.5x speed.
Marius: I made the bracelet using an ancient Varnai method... It was quite complicated.
Marius: Ever since I learned about the Varnai tradition of gifting flower bracelets, I've been thinking about making one for you.
You: Thank you. It's the second flower bracelet you've made for me.
Marius: How come it's the second one? Didn't we agree that the previous one didn't count?
Before on Nosta, Marius also made you a flower bracelet.
At the time, he wasn't satisfied with the meaning of the bracelet, so he promised to make you another one in the future.
Just as he promised, the bracelet has a beautiful meaning.
You: (It turns out he has remembered that promise all this time...)
You: It doesn't matter. I like it because you gave it to me.
You: In return, I... have something for you too.
He's not the only one who made a flower bracelet as promised.
You: Here!
Marius: ...
You: Since that day, I've been thinking about making a bracelet for you too.
You: However, I couldn't find any Gorean flowers when I was making it. So I had to make it with the jasmine and roses that are commonly found in Varnai.
Marius gently strokes the knot on the flower bracelet. It's crudely tied, but he touched it earnestly.
The bracelet you made looks terrible when compared with the one Marius gave you.
You have to admit that Marius is more talented than you at handicrafts...
You: I was thinking about adding Gorean flowers to the bracelet, but my technique is a bit lacking...
You: (After all, I made the flower bracelet by following a tutorial video at 0.25x speed, so I'm nowhere as good as Marius.)
Marius: Looks like great minds think alike... I didn't expect you to do the same thing for me, Miss.
Marius: To me, this is the best and most precious bracelet in the world.
He takes the flower bracelet and wears it around his wrist.
Marius: [Player], I'm "bound" to you from now on.
You: Hey!
The sun shines tenderly on Marius' face, breaking into the light of his eyes.
Looking at him, you can't help but pick up your camera.
In the shot, Marius appears slightly startled at first, but then he quickly adjusts his expression.
He turns around, raises his hand wearing the bracelet, and flashes a peace sign.
Marius: Thankfully, I know how to pose. I did well, didn't I, Miss?
You: (I was just in the heat of the moment...)
You: What are you talking about? I just wanted to capture that beautiful moment!
Marius: Is that so...
It seems he was really caught by surprise, so you feel a little angry yet amused.
You: Yup. If you don't like this picture, I can take a few more until you find one you like. How about it?
Marius: No need. This photo was really well taken, and you were able to highlight the model.
Marius: It's excellent. I love it.
Seeing him praising the picture with an earnest expression, you can't hold back your laughter anymore.
You: ...Your compliment almost makes me feel like I'm a professional photographer too!
Marius: I don't know about professional, but you're my... exclusive photographer.
You: ...
Marius: Since I made the bracelet as promised, how about we exchange another promise?
You: What kind of promise?
Marius: You'll be there with me for every trip and memorable moment in the years to come.
You: Yeah... I promise.
Marius: Well, how can we only have one photo of our precious commemorative bracelets? Let's take a photo together!
You: (This expression... He must be up to something...)
You: Are you gonna play a prank on me?
Marius: I'm shocked that you would think that. Am I that sort of person?
You: You—
You: You definitely are!
Marius: Hey... Don't run away!
You smile while running away. In the flower canyon, you dodge left and right as Marius tries to grab the camera from you. A gentle breeze blows once more, lifting petals into the air.
Petals dance around in the wind, and the two of you stop to appreciate the wonderful scene. It is almost as if time has stopped...
