[player]How about we start from the merry-go-round?
[Anju Suzumiya]Agreed. KR-976 has seen the facility named merry-go-round on TV. It is said to be a must-have for dating couples.
[player]Couples, huh...
Before I could finish, Anju Suzumiya pulled me away and ran to the merry-go-round.
Let's ride the merry-go-round. It looks so romantic!
There seemed to be some special event going on. All I could see were couples in the long queue before the entrance. Anju Suzumiya and I couldn't help but move closer to each other while squeezing through the crowd...
[Anju Suzumiya]Question: Which one does PLAYER want to sit?
I looked at where she was pointing. Turned out she was referring to the seats on the merry-go-round.
[player]Which one do you want, Anju?
[Anju Suzumiya]Hmm... Answer: KR-976 wants to ride the pumpkin carriage with PLAYER. According to the storybooks, a pumpkin carriage is blessed with the magic of happiness before 12 o'clock midnight.
I had never heard of this magic, but pumpkin carriage sounded good.
The merry-go-round was a very easy ride. As we sat on it and enjoyed the breeze and music, I suddenly felt very relaxed and comfortable.
[Anju Suzumiya]*Phew—Phew—*
I heard Anju Suzumiya's soft breath and turned to her. She had already fallen asleep on my shoulder. I knew it was comfortable, but that just happened too fast.
I took out my phone and quietly captured the moment. In the sun, her sleeping face looked like a cute little animal.
Unfortunately, the dream ended too soon as the merry-go-round stopped after 10 minutes.
Anju was still very sleepy, so I held her hand and walked out. When we reached the exit, we heard a loud "bang" sound and saw lots of colorful ribbons—a bear mascot ran over after firing the cracker in his hand.
[Bear mascot]Congratulations, you are the 9th couple who have ridden the pumpkin carriage before 12 o'clock midnight. Here are your limited teddy headbands—roar!
Anju was right about the magic, wasn't she?! She had a light smile on her face and reached over for the headbands. She then passed the one that looked like a bear gentleman to me.
[Bear mascot]Once again, congratulations—roar!
Anju pulled me away as the staff put their hands together. I looked at her side and noticed her cheeks were blushing a little. Considering the situation, she had already done well.
Thinking of something else, I stopped her.
[player]Anju, do you know about another place? It also carries the magic of happiness before the clock turns 12.
[Anju Suzumiya]Question: What could that be?
[player]The Ferris wheel.
[Anju Suzumiya]Question: What's the difference between Ferris wheel and merry-go-round?
[player]The direction of spinning, probably... But they have something in common.
[Anju Suzumiya]Okay, KR-976 has understood. As long as I spin together with PLAYER, I will have the magic of happiness.
Let's just stay together. The spinning part is not necessary.
When the Ferris wheel reached its highest point, we could see the entire city from above. Anju looked just like an ordinary girl, pointing at landmark buildings with curiosity and making surprising sounds.
She was able to have normal interactions, after all.
Anju Suzumiya seemed to realize that I was looking at her. She suddenly grabbed my hand and put it on her head. Did she want me to pat her?
I gently rubbed the top of her head. It was softer than I thought.
Anju's characteristics made her unique. And I actually quite liked her that way.
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