Oath to Joy Fortune: The Wanted Answer
Overview
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Guide
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Story Script
Looking at the instruction, you and Vyn glance at each other at the same time.
You: Ask each other a question...
Fortunately, you suddenly remember something that has been bothering you.
You: (I was looking for a birthday present for Vyn when I came across this game.)
You: (Maybe I should use this opportunity to probe...)
Thinking of this, you begin to speak.
You: Shall I go first?
Vyn: Please.
You: ...Is there anything you want lately?
You hurry to say something else, not wanting Vyn to figure out your true intentions.
You: Knowing your desires is one way to foster a relationship.
You: As the saying goes, know yourself and the person you're dealing with...
Vyn: ...
Vyn: I understand...
Vyn saves you from digging your own hole by interrupting.
Vyn: Something I want... hmm...
He looks at you with a smile that makes you expect an answer.
Vyn: Nothing comes to mind...
You: Eh?
Vyn: What I want is already in front of me.
You: ...
That answer isn't fair, but you can't suppress a smile.
You: You...
He avoided your question, but it is impossible for you to keep asking.
You: Fine, what's your question for me?
Vyn takes a sip of tea. The steam fogs up his lenses, making it hard to see what's on his mind.
Vyn: Why did you want to play this game?
Vyn: Purely out of interest?
You: Huh...
You are stunned by his sudden question.
You: Why do you ask?
Vyn: Because I sensed something going on with you lately...
Vyn: If I am right, it started about the same time we began playing this game...
Vyn: But I do not necessarily need an answer.
Vyn: Except I want to tell you that I am worried about you.
Vyn: If you have encountered any problems, you can tell me. We can figure out a solution together.
You: ...I can't hide anything from you.
You: It's nothing serious... but...
You pause for a moment to organize your thoughts and words.
You: I feel like we've already been engaged for a while, and we've entered a new phase in our relationship...
You: And there are many new changes in our lives... for which I'm happy.
You: But every once in a while, I feel a little lost and worried. I don't know how to describe that feeling...
Revealing your emotions during this period, you succumb to a sense of wistfulness.
Whether it's Vyn's gentle smile or the hot cup of tea in your hands, you finally can feel the ground beneath your feet.
Vyn: Despite landing on solid ground with each step, the thick fog before your eyes...
Vyn: ...makes you wonder if you are going in the right direction.
Vyn: Afraid that the next step might be into a wall or... the bottomless abyss.
You nod, amazed at Vyn's accurate description.
You: So when I saw the description for the game: "Perfect for couples who have recently entered a new phase in their relationship."
You: I got interested and thought I could use this game as an opportunity to find an answer.
You: I didn't tell you any of this because I didn't want you to worry. It's my problem alone.
Vyn: How could it be your problem alone?
Vyn holds your hand, his tone serious.
Vyn: It is normal to feel nervous or confused in the face of dramatic changes in your relationship.
Vyn: We have been engaged for a while, but even now...
Vyn: I still have doubts sometimes, like, "Is all of this real?"...
Vyn: So you need not worry, nor do you need to bear it alone.
He brushes against your left ring finger, like a gentle kiss, like a seal on a vow.
Vyn: I will share that burden with you and face these emotions together.
Vyn: No matter what the future holds, we will face it together.
You: Vyn...
You nod as the last bit of shadow in your heart gradually dissipates.
You: Yes, we'll do it together.
Outside the window, the moon illuminates the cloudless night sky.
