CCG Marius' Route: Vacation Start
Overview
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Script
Pax President's Office
Boxes of gifts are stacked and wrapped in feminine gift wraps, which appear a bit out of place when placed on top of the professional-looking desk.
You: That's a lot of gifts...
Marius: Yup! They're my spoils!
Upon returning from his business trip to Old Tea Town, Marius can't wait to ask you to his office to marvel at the souvenirs he brought back.
There are tea powder, hand-made tea desserts, tea cakes...
You realize that every gift box contains a beautiful card with handwritten blessings on it.
You: Wow, these souvenirs come with cards? How thoughtful.
Marius: Those are "namecards" that the suppliers forced me to take.
Marius: After all... I am the president of Pax, and the merchants wouldn't let such an opportunity go to waste.
You: Really...
You: (This card reads: "Wishing that your beauty lasts forever"... It's obviously a blessing for a girl.)
You: The suppliers wished you great fortune and beauty?
Marius: ...
You: Haha, just joking. Thank you. You selected these gifts just for me, didn't you?
Marius: All right, I admit it. I selected these for you.
Marius: I only planned to pick out a few gifts for you, but I ended up buying everything because they all looked good.
Looking at the pile of gifts, you can feel your heart overflowing with love.
You: (He must have asked the merchants for advice because they're all things that girls would like... He is really thoughtful.)
You: Eh, the packaging for this dessert looks rather unique...
You pick up a dessert wrapped in packaging shaped like a lotus leaf.
Marius walks up to you with a smile, starting to tell you about the dessert.
Marius: Oh, it's a honey tea cake from Varnai. I bought it from an import shop in Old Tea Town.
Marius: A local tea merchant told me that honey tea cake is delicious and does wonders for maintaining your beauty.
Marius: Aside from the honey tea cake, the tea powder is also... *yawn*
He yawns gently and rubs his eyes.
You suddenly notice the dark circles under his eyes...
You: (He must be tired after going on the business trip for so many days...)
Marius: ...
Mild laughter interrupts your thoughts.
Marius, who has stopped introducing the gifts, is looking at you with a smile.
Marius: What's up? You're frowning.
You: Marius, you look like... you haven't gotten much sleep?
Marius: Yeah. I've had to pull a few all-nighters to catch up on work...
Despite knowing that he's exaggerating, you can't help but feel concerned about him.
You: A healthy body is more important than anything else! You can't keep working like that. You must get enough rest!
Marius stops joking around and looks at you earnestly.
Marius: *sigh* What a pity. I have to pay another visit to Varnai.
You: Is it another business trip?
Marius: Yes. Pax is planning on investing in a project on Varnai, and I decided to conduct a field visit first.
Marius: But it won't be a busy trip this time, and the field visit will be pretty simple.
Marius: I can even take you to visit the local scenic spots during my downtime!
You: That definitely sounds more relaxing than your business trip.
Marius: Yes, Varnai is a famous tourist destination...
Marius: Do you want to come with me so you can supervise my diet and daily schedule, Miss?
You: Go... with you?
Marius: Yeah. We can visit the Temple of the White Orchid Mountain, the Clouds around Ganrye Mountains, the Tea Ropeway, and so on. Sounds fascinating, right?
As you watch him skillfully pick up the tablet and introduce the different scenic spots, you suddenly come to a realization.
You: Marius, are you——
Marius: Hmm?
You: (Many of the places are scenic spots. It seems more like he's going on vacation than a field visit...)
You: The field visit is just a cover for a vacation, right?
You: Tell me, are you just making an excuse to—
Marius: Ahem, you're right. As expected of an attorney, you are very perceptive.
Suddenly, he approaches you, his warm breath brushing across your face.
The sunlight outside the floor-to-ceiling window slowly outlines his silhouette, making his eyes even more radiant.
Marius: Then let me invite you formally. [Player], would you like to go on a vacation in Varnai with me?
You: Yes, I'd love to!
It didn't take long before you two decided on a date to leave.
You and Marius then got on a private plane arranged by him, headed for the Ganrye Mountains in Varnai...
Varnai Airport
After the plane lands, you and Marius exit with luggage in your hands.
A warm breeze brushes over the treetops as you scan your surroundings, making the green foliage sway slightly.
You: Wow, the scenery in Varnai is great!
Marius: The scenery will be even better at the hotel.
You: By the way, have you already planned out the next few days?
Marius: Well... I'll keep it a secret for now.
You: Is that really necessary?
Marius: Of course. It won't be a surprise if I tell you now.
Marius: Anyway... just follow my lead, Miss. I guarantee you'll be satisfied with my plan.
Seeing him full of confidence, your heart jumps for joy.
You: Okay, then I'm looking forward to it.
