Lukeout, Fire!: Story 4
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Script
Parents' Home 1F
The event ends as scheduled. You even received thanks from the firefighters when you left.
After dinner, you go to the house where you used to live to celebrate at Luke's suggestion.
However, Luke suddenly stops you as soon as you both enter the place. It's as if he just remembered something.
Luke: Oh, wait. I made a mess in the room upstairs when I came back last time. Wait a minute... I'll tidy it up first.
You: Okay...
Watching as he hurries upstairs, you can't help but have doubts.
You: (When did Luke become such a neat freak?)
You look up the stairs, only to notice there is a solitary piece of A4 paper left on the steps.
Picking up the paper, you see some random lines and numbers scrawled on it.
You: (This is Luke's handwriting. He likes to scribble on paper like this when he's thinking.)
As you look at the familiar writing, the image of Luke deep in thought, scribbling carelessly on paper with a pen, emerges in your mind.
You: This is probably his...
There are all kinds of lines on the paper, and they are so messy that you can't understand them. You can only vaguely guess this to be some sort of rough design outline for something.
There are also various symbols and numbers written beside the lines.
You: 79, 78, 79... 19:00?
He has crossed out several similar numbers on the paper and marked the number "79" with an arrow next to it.
Next to this string of numbers, the characters "19:00" are also circled.
You: Hmm... "19:00" is probably a time, but... what does this "79" mean?
As you are thinking, the sound of things being moved upstairs ceases. Luke pokes his head out from upstairs to look at you.
Luke: I'm done. You can come up now.
You: Coming.
You walk up the stairs with some curiosity...
Parents' Home 2F
Luke is standing by the balcony and checking the time, as if he's waiting for something.
Luke: Over here.
Noticing your arrival, he smiles and waves to you, so you walk over to him and hand him the paper casually.
You: I just picked this up on the stairs.
Luke freezes for a moment.
Luke: T-that's... just some scratch paper I was using. I forgot to throw it away.
Luke scratches his head, then hands you a small, delicate box.
You open the box to find a pair of the latest smart bracelets inside.
Luke: Here. This is the important part.
You: Smart bracelets? I remember hearing that this model can monitor multiple health parameters. It's pretty popular recently.
Luke: But this pair is also different from the ones on the market, because... I modified them.
You: Modified?
Luke: Well, since I modded them, you can just turn on this option...
As Luke says this, he taps on the interfaces of the two smart health bracelets a few times...
Then, the interfaces light up. Images pop up on the displays of the two bracelets at the same time.
You: It looks like... the women's bracelet is receiving data from the men's bracelet?
Luke: That's right. Didn't you say you wanted to supervise me, [Player]? I'm taking the initiative to hand over the tools now...
Luke: This way, you can supervise me... even when you can't see me.
"No, I'm only staying to constantly supervise you."
The words you said that night ring in your ears, and now you feel a little embarrassed.
You: So, you still remember...
Luke: Of course. I always remember everything you say.
Smiling, you hold out your left hand to him.
You: Can you put it on for me?
Luke: Sure.
Luke gently puts the bracelet on for you. He adjusts the length of the strap several times but does not manage to fasten it completely, perhaps due to trying to buckle it from the other direction.
You smile and use your other hand to help, and only then is the bracelet successfully secured.
Luke: ...Done.
The bracelet isn't cold when it touches your skin. It carries some of Luke's warmth.
At the same time, all of Luke's physical health information is displayed in front of you.
You: I can even see your heart rate...
Luke: I specifically set it up that way.
He gently takes your hand with the bracelet and places it on his chest.
You feel his familiar chest beating in sync with the bracelet, as if you can hear the rhythm inside.
Luke: My resting heart rate is 79, and now...
Luke lowers his head and glances at the numbers on the bracelet, and the corners of his mouth tilt up involuntarily.
Luke: It's gone up to 87.
He is extremely close now, his warm breath caressing your cheek.
In a daze, you remember the characters on the paper again, and you finally realize that "79" was Luke's heart rate.
Luke: So these 8 additional heartbeats... are beating because of you.
You: So... are you saying I need to take responsibility for your increased heart rate?
You meet his intense gaze, immersing yourself in the love revealed in his eyes.
Unspoken understanding passes between the two of you as you both close your eyes, but...
The next moment, the time on the bracelet jumps to 19:00, and the quiet night sky dances with multiple lights. Colorful brilliance illuminates the entire night sky.
You: This is...?
Luke: It's the light show at the end of the fire drill. According to my previous observations, this is the best viewing spot.
The gorgeous light permeates the entire night sky. The view from the balcony on the second floor is excellent. Everything... is perfect.
You: (No wonder Luke wanted to bring me back here. He had this planned the whole time.)
You: It's so beautiful.
While you are praising this view, Luke sighs with some regret.
Luke: It's just a shame that I finished my rehearsed lines half a minute early... I didn't get the timing right.
Luke: I wasn't expecting to get interrupted by the show... after just a half-minute delay.
You: Huh? You prepared lines in advance?
Luke: Yeah... I just wanted to prepare some small surprises to make you happy.
The blinking indicator light of the computer on the desk and the pieces of A4 paper stuffed underneath... You can already see how he meticulously worked to draw up this plan.
You: I'm really happy.
You smile and hold his face in your hands. You stand up on your tiptoes to give him a satisfying kiss.
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