Reciprocal Hearts Event/Gift Purchase
Overview
- Stage Cost: None
- First Clear Rewards: None
- Unlock Condition: Complete 16 Field investigations
Guide
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Script
Florist
Floral Clerk: You have a discerning eye. This hanging plant is our star product — its pot has a refined design and it's easy to grow.
Floral Clerk: It's the perfect gift.
You: Okay, I'll take it. Can you please package it for me?
Floral Clerk: All right. Please wait a moment.
You stand by the counter and watch as the clerk attaches ribbons to the plant's hanger, accentuating the pot's brilliance.
You: (It's lovely. He'll definitely like it.)
After learning that Vyn likes gardening and plants, you specifically asked his students, and they recommended this place.
The shop is cozy and tidy, its shelves are full of creative products, and the staff are friendly. No wonder this is Stellis' top florist.
As you are appreciating your surroundings, a familiar voice suddenly manifests by your ear.
???: [Player], what a coincidence. I did not expect to see you here.
You turn around and see Vyn standing in front of you.
You: Dr. Richter? What are you doing here?
His sudden appearance completely catches you by surprise.
Vyn: Oh, I came to buy a new plant mister. I am a member here.
Vyn lifts the bag in his hand, showing you the sprayer inside.
Vyn: Are you perhaps also a regular here?
You: No, I came—
Floral Clerk: Miss, your gift has been wrapped. Please be careful.
Before you can finish, the clerk places the packaged plant in front of you.
Vyn looks at the colorful gift and its delicate ribbons as if lost in though.
Vyn: Is that a gift? Are you giving it to someone?
You: (Crap, why now of all times!?)
You look at the beautifully packaged plant in front of you. It's impossible to deny that it's a gift.
You: (I gotta cover it up! Dr. Richter can't find out that it's for him!)
You: Uhh, it's for... a friend!
You: They like gardening, especially small potted plants.
Vyn: ...I see. Can you tell me more about your friend?
Vyn: The Stellis Gardening Club is currently recruiting new members. They may be interested.
Vyn: This may be presumptuous of me, but gardening is an uncommon hobby, so I would like to find others who share this interest.
Vyn: Consider this... a personal request.
You were just trying to change the topic, so you didn't expect a serious question from him.
And it seems... impossible to reject!
You have no choice but to answer.
You: ...So... what would you like to know?
Vyn: Things such as, gender, age, occupation, favorite plant.
You: ...
You can only rely on your rudimentary understanding of gardening to respond to his questions.
You: ...He's a classmate from university, and he's now... preparing to study abroad.
You: His favorite plant is... the gladiolus. Yeah, gladiolus!
Vyn: ...Stellis' official flower? Good taste.
You: As for any specialized interests or knowledge, I'm not sure...
Vyn: ...In that case, would you be willing to give me his contact information? Perhaps we will get along.
You: ...H—He's leaving the country really soon, and he doesn't like adding strangers.
Vyn: I see. Quite the pity.
*ding* *dong* *ding*
After hearing the hourly chime of the store's clock, an idea springs to mind: it's a chance to escape this deadlock.
You: Ahh, it's already so late! Dr. Richter, I have to get back to work!
Vyn: ...I see. My apologies for taking up so much of your time.
Vyn: I have an appointment with a patient later, so I shall take my leave.
Vyn: ...Please give your friend my regards.
He smiles at you, then turns and leaves the flower shop.
You: ...
You: (Today... was way too coincidental, right!?)
You: (Good thing he didn't discover my plan. Surprises need to be kept secret until the very last second.)
You: (I should go and decorate the venue. This plant will look great hanging off a tree.)
You look at the small, ribboned pot in your hands. The crystalline pot and its lushly verdant contents make for a pleasing sight.
You: Dr. Richter's birthday is fast approaching. I can give him this present then.
You: I'm really looking forward to it.
