1st Key ♫ Mugi in Wonderland ♫ Video

[golden_gaytime]

[ The mirror isn't on for even a moment before crying can be heard. It's not coming from the blonde girl with the inordinately large eyebrows, either. No, the sounds are coming from the large egg cradled in her arms, the painted face on its shell drawn to further illustrate its distress. ]

Oh no! What am I going to do? [ The young girl is trying her best to be reassuring and soothing to the little thing, but it will have none of it! This behavior is slowly eating away at Mugi's calm demeanor. ] There, there. No need to cry~. I'm sure we can find your "mama", somehow.

[ She shifts in place, having retrieved her garments moments earlier but not yet changed out of the tell-tale slip given to newcomers in the Gardens.

Mugi is giving the egg her full attention, and has not yet noticed the Vine that was broadcasting the scene. ] This is quite a dilemma... and since when did they make trial babies out to be in this shape?

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[golden_gaytime]

[ Tiny gasp. ] Are there really so many out there?

[reallyerotic]

Absolutely, which means that you're in good company.

[golden_gaytime]

[ Smiling eagerly. ] I see! That's good. I was afraid I would be stuck with this all alone, which would be quite the feat.

I'm not even able to calm it down very well...

[reallyerotic]

I think all you need to do is find the mother it continues to call for.

Should be simple!

[golden_gaytime]

[ Now things are finally clicking in her mind. At first she thought she misheard things. ] Oh? Oh.

I think I understand. [ Though she's smiling, she also seems to be thinking rather hard about it. ] I wonder how I will find them, if I don't have any names.

[reallyerotic]

Shouldn't you get started, then? It doesn't look like it's going to stop crying anytime soon.

[golden_gaytime]

[ Sheepish smile. ] I think you're right.

[ Mugi shifts and sets the egg down on her clothes, before moving to stand with everything in hand. She then smiles to the mirror again, which has risen up to eye level. What a curious device, still! ] Thank you for your suggestions. My name is Tsumugi Kotobuki, by the way, and—

[ Wait. Are those... bandages? ] Oh, my! Are you injured?

[reallyerotic]

Hm? Ah, so you've noticed.

[can't really be helped.]

It's an injury I got some time ago, but it's nothing to worry about.

[golden_gaytime]

[ Well she certainly won't pry. Not with a response like that. ] Ah! Then I hope it feels better. [ Genuinely meant, even if she feels a little bad for interrupting the introductions. ]

[reallyerotic]

[But it's such a cool story, sis.] Thank you. I've been told that it's going to be quite some time before it's all better, though.

[golden_gaytime]

I will wish for a swift recovery, for your sake. [ And she means that! ]

[reallyerotic]

Ah, thank you. With well wishes from someone as cute as you, my arm's recovery should speed up quite a bit.

[Likewise.]

[golden_gaytime]

[ There's a little rosiness to her cheeks at the compliment. ] Mm! I hope it does.

[ After realizing how long they have been talking without introductions: ] Oh, yes! My name is Tsumugi Kotobuki. What's yours?

[reallyerotic]

It's nice to meet you, Tsumugi-san.

I'm Suruga Kanbaru, former love-slave turned enterprising adventurer! My hobbies include reading, exercising, and being a stalker.

[golden_gaytime]

[ An owlish blink, but then Mugi smiles rather oddly. ] I can tell that you have a very interesting sense of humor, Kanbaru-san. It is nice to meet you. [ Complete with a little bow of her head. She can't tell if the other is any older or younger than her, but it was best to be polite nonetheless. ]

[reallyerotic]

I'm glad you think so.

Even though I wasn't joking about being a stalker or a love-slave.

[golden_gaytime]

[ Mugi is blushing faintly, and the statement might sound insincere coming from anyone else, but she isn't in the habit of using sarcasm at all. ] It sounds as if you have an interesting lifestyle!

[reallyerotic]

Haha, you flatter me. But I'm very glad you think so.

I certainly think it's better that way.

[golden_gaytime]

But it's true! And besides that, I th—

[ Oops. Hard to think anything over that crying. Mugi rocks the egg in her arms gently. ] Shh, I'm sorry. Am I being too loud?

[reallyerotic]

Looks like the egg is starting to get impatient again!

[golden_gaytime]

[ Sheepishly looking back toward the mirror. ] I think you're right, Kanbaru-san. I will have to try and get on with that search! [ Bowing her head a moment. ] Thank you again for your advice!

[reallyerotic]

You're welcome, and good luck with finding the mother.

If it's not too much to ask, please let me know how cute she was.

[golden_gaytime]

[ The mother, or the hatched baby? Mugi pauses a moment, but then nods. ] Mm! I will tell you what I achieved. [ Which might be odd, when she calls later to report the other "mama" is a ghost... ]

Good day to you, Kanbaru-san. [ She gives the mirror a wave and it goes dark. ]