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[lastwaltz]

[ super late intro... but, the vine opens up to a bedroom in the onsen with a girl looking curiously into the screen, making slight adjustments as if it were a webcam, before giving a flowery smile. ]

I realized that I've never actually used this to talk to everyone, so I should correct that, right? Hello, to whoever might be watching! I'm Ryoko Asakura. It's a pleasure to meet you!

Hmm... this feels a little like an introduction at school... but, speaking of, I happened to be the president of my class. So, if you're ever in need of a friend or any help, I'll try my best! Even if it's with love advice~ Valentine's day is coming up, isn't it?

[ she winks cheerfully. look at that face, there is no way she could be anything but a genki japanese social butterfly schoolgirl, you know you want to be friends! h... haha... ]

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[orderlybento]

[Her home's not even existent anymore. She has nothing to go back to, and she was talking about the ones who were still alive and wanted to leave. But.]

Mm... I've been here for a while. A pretty long while.

... I've made a home here, and I'm content most of the time, but... I wish everyone had a choice.

[lastwaltz]

That's very kind of you to think so. But in a situation like this, where it can't be helped...

Have you ever seen the Queen? Maybe you could let her know about your concerns!

[orderlybento]

[Sighs.]

Yes, I know it's basically impossible.

Mm, I've seen her over the vine before... She's been told about these sort of concerns over and over again, but she keeps us all here. Because she says she's lonely.

It doesn't make it right, though.

[lastwaltz]

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Well... it seems like this is a little out of our jurisdiction. C'est la vie, as people say. Let's keep our heads up anyway, okay?

[orderlybento]

Right. [Sighs; and then smiles gently after a beat or two.] And I'll be around if you need someone to talk to too, okay?