Imprisoned Marionette

Mizuki's Room

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Mizuki

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<Alright, time to get cracking!>

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2

Ena

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<Yeah, yeah. By the way, K, I've completed a few design drafts, so can you take a look?>

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3

Kanade

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<Okay.
How's your progress, Yuki?>

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Mafuyu

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<I have a few versions ready for you to check as well.>
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Kanade

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<Okay, just a moment.>
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Kanade

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(Let's take a look at Enanan's illustrations...
Yeah, they're good.)
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Kanade

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(You can see her own interpretation of the song in them.)
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Kanade

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(Yuki's lyrics...)
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Kanade

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(Same as always. Excellent choice of words.)
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Kanade

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(But now, it feels a little different...)
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Kanade

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(I could understand her strong feelings from the nauseating lyrics she wrote as OWN, but now...)
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Kanade

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(These lyrics don't tell me anything.)
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Kanade

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(I feel closer to her this way than when we're having a conversation, but her heart is always just out of reach.)
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Kanade

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(I need to get closer to her heart...)

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Ena

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<Ugh, my shoulders feel so stiff now.
Hey, mind if we take a break?>
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Mizuki

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<We should. K and Yuki, you okay with that?>
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Kanade

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<Okay.>
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Mafuyu

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<Sure.>
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Mizuki

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<Thanks! Speaking of stiff shoulders, it's been happening more and more recently. I wonder why?>
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Ena

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<Probably just a lack of exercise in your case? You don't even attend gym classes, right?>
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Mizuki

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<I do, if I happen to be at school! That said, I'm almost never at school...>
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Mizuki

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<But I definitely exercise more than K!>
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Ena

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<That's not a very great achievement...>
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Mizuki

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<It's true that I seldom go outside, though. All the fashion brands I'm currently into can be bought online, and I can watch all the movies and anime I want at home too...>
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Mizuki

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<Though I certainly wouldn't mind going out for something fun and interesting.>
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Kanade

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<Oh, in that case... Would you like a ticket for a doll exhibit?>
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Ena

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<Doll exhibit?>
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Kanade

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<Yes. Someone I know passed me a couple. But I doubt I'll be going, so...>
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Mizuki

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<A doll exhibit, huh?
Like antique dolls and stuff?>
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Kanade

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<Apparently.>
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Mizuki

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<Then I'd like to go! I've always wanted to make some vintage-style dresses, so this may help!>
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Kanade

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<The doll on the ticket is wearing clothing that reminds me of you, actually.>
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Kanade

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<It looks like there's a lot of other dolls on display too, like mechanical dolls, marionettes and...>
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Mizuki

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<That's definitely gonna be super interesting! Hey, why don't we all go?>
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Kanade

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<All of us?>
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Ena

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<Why? Plus, I doubt K received four tickets.>
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Kanade

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<Yes, I only have two tickets. Oh... But each ticket allows entry for up to two persons.>
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Mizuki

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<Then it's perfect♪ Fate has decreed that we must turn this into a group outing!>
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Ena

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<And I'm asking why we have to all go together. I'm not really interested in dolls or puppets.>
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Mizuki

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<Aww, come on. It's not every day that you get a chance to go hang out with K, you know?>
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Ena

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<That's true...>
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Mizuki

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<Besides, what if they serve as inspiration for your illustrations?>
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Mizuki

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<You need good artistic input to create great works, right?>
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Ena

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<Yeah, I guess. I've never paid much attention to dolls before, so it'll be something new.>
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Mizuki

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<See? And Yuki's coming along too!>
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Mafuyu

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<I am...?>
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Mizuki

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<The dolls may inspire you to write some fantastic lyrics, and best of all, this outing may end up being surprisingly fun!>
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Kanade

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<I see...>

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Honami

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Then, I'd try to listen even harder.
Get to know that person more.
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Kanade

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<Hm...>
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Kanade

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<Would you like to come with us, Yuki?>
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Mafuyu

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<Either way is fine...>

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Mizuki

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<So you're coming with us! When's a good day? Yuki and Enanan have school on weekdays, so how about next Saturday?>
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Mafuyu

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<I have cram school until noon on Saturday.
Also, I need to be home by 5:00 PM.>
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Mizuki

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<Which means you can join us from noon until 5:00 PM?>
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Mafuyu

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<If that's okay with everyone...>
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Mizuki

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<It is! Let's meet on Saturday at noon then♪>
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Ena

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<Saturday at noon, got it.>
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Kanade

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<...>
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Kanade

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(Maybe this will help me get to know Yuki better...)
Saturday
Asahina Household - Living Room

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Mafuyu

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I'm heading for cram school now, Mom.
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Mafuyu

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I have to go somewhere for a while after class ends, but I'll be back by around 5:00 PM.
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Mafuyu's Mother

Oh? Where are you going after class?
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Mafuyu

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The art gallery. An acquaintance of mine received complimentary tickets and invited me to go along.
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Mafuyu's Mother

How wonderful! What kind of exhibition is on right now?
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Mafuyu

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I heard it's about dolls.
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Mafuyu's Mother

Dolls?
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Mafuyu

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Yes. There will be many different dolls on display, such as antique dolls.
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Mafuyu's Mother

That sounds lovely... But you should really be spending your time on something more educational and emotionally enriching like paintings instead of dolls.
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Mafuyu's Mother

You just reminded me that there's an exhibition on the paintings of Vermeer and Monet going on right now. Those are my favorites.
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Mafuyu

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I see. Shall we go see the paintings together on another day, then?
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Mafuyu's Mother

Yes, another day, since your friends asked you out so nicely today.
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Mafuyu's Mother

Have a good time and work hard in class.
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Mafuyu

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I will. Bye!
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Mafuyu

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Emotionally enriching...
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Mafuyu

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It doesn't matter what the exhibition is about.
I won't feel anything.

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Kanade

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<How did the song make you feel?>
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Mafuyu

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I... I don't know...
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