Case 65: The holy country of Neveah – Gas to play with your lovers.
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Afternoon of the departure day.
It has been close to seven hours of just traveling. Conversations gradually die down, and desserts gradually deplete. Soon, we will be left with nothing in particular to do.
We need to endure this for another three days. Let that sink in.
At tis like these, we are truly able to appreciate modern entertainnt options. I want a mobile device to watch sothing, preferably a horror clip or a SCP file.
Nevertheless, this is what I have to get through.
Now, I can just sleep through all of this, similar to what Chloe is doing, and, well, I did indeed close my eyes to pass the ti. Let explain.
The crew would stop by a certain part of the Empire once it was lunch or dinner. We would get about an hour for each opportunity to eat and do other things, except for the latter one. Night breaks and breakfasts followed dinner breaks.
Either way, we just stopped in another city this midday.
The three of us went out to eat so delicious hotdogs and crepes. After that, we continued the journey like usual, and I hatched a genius plan. While waiting for food, why wouldn't I co back to my main body and sleep through the wait ti?
So that was what I did, and Peln just sent the signal, letting safely return to her body. As soon as I took control of this body's senses, I noticed Chloe sleeping on my lap, while Nydia's eyes at that ti had hints of confusion and jealousy.
Fast forward about ten minutes, and we reach the present.
Soon, the head of the group announces through the magical speakers that we're about to stop for dinner. Excitedly, I begin to tap Chloe's cheek.
''Please wake up, my lady.''
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''...Wake up.''
Oh, wait, that was out of line. But it doesn't seem she will wake up anyti soon...
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Plagued by morbid curiosity, I get closer to the sleeping beauty's ear and whisper. ''Please wake up, my lady.''
'''' !!! ''''
Imdiately, Chloe springs up with incredible vigor, staring at with her eyes widening. On the side, I see Nydia covering her mouth in absolute shock, cheeks flushed.
For a while, an uncomfortable silence flows in the car. The driver looks back in confusion, but she soon turns back ahead in fear of crashing.
After a while, the car stops.
Getting out one by one, the three of us walk awkwardly toward the designated restaurant. No exchange, no nothing. It is as though the relatively rry group from a while ago is now being replaced by clueless aliens.
Let's not do this anymore. Um.
Sohow, all three of us recover perfectly after the buffet at the restaurant. We then head right to sleep, and now cos the next day.
Sitting in the SUV as usual, Chloe suddenly pulls sothing out of her pocket.
''Let's play cards. I bought this yesterday.'' She says proudly.
''Um, my lady?'' The driver interjects. ''We already have a deck of cards in here...''
''Huh...?''
''I had to put it inside the drawer at the top because the lower ones were occupied with your requested desserts, so...''
Chloe facepalms.
''O-Okay, I assu there are others as well, right?''
''Ah, yes. There are many gas you can play with your friends or lovers.''
Wait, 'lovers'...?
At the sa ti, we all freeze in place for a second. I recover much quicker than the other two, though. In the end, we play a bit of cards after deciding that we will invite another person or two to play those gas in the top drawer later.
When it is ti for lunch, the three of us swiftly run to class C's bus and grab Claire. Because the restaurant we are stopping by this ti doesn't have seats, the students are to be dispersed and sit freely inside a certain supervised area, bringing their food.
So our group, following Chloe's directions, finds a nice table beside a massive lake. The scenery here is indeed breathtaking, just...
''...Why are there seven people...?'' Chloe cringes.
Along the way, Luxia sohow flies into our group from nowhere. When we get to the table, Scarlett is already there as well. And when we finally settle the seats, Sierra sits down naturally, too.
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''Eh, whatever.'' Chloe shrugs and opens her lunch box. Seeing this, everyone starts to do the sa.
Oh, mine is grilled fish. This is pretty nostalgic. I haven't eaten anything like this since I t Chloe.
''So.'' Chloe continues. ''What do we do about the ga?''
''What ga?'' Scarlett chis in.
After briefly explaining our original plan, Chloe once again raises the question.
''The only ga available for this many people to play...'' Nydia ponders. ''I think there is only that happy marriage thing, my lady.''
Chloe cringes again. ''I thought we left that in the car?''
''Well, I brought it just in case...''
Nydia pulls out a set of gas, which has a ton of heart designs, out of nowhere and places it on the table.
'''' ... ''''
At this point, not playing anymore would not be an option due to just how awkward it could beco, and we can't just exclude soone from playing to do sothing else, either.
So, with a few shy mbers, a few nonchalant ones, and a giggling Luxia, we officially begin the ga.
Okay, so I don't know how to play.
Oh... So, each has a die, and we use that to traverse the map. Got it. Hm? Each person has a number on their character as well. Mine is three. The starting point for everyone is different, too...
''I'm going first.'' Sierra declares.
With no one opposing the crown princess, Sierra proudly rolls one.
[Minus a quarter of capital.]
'''' ... ''''
''...Next one. You.''
Pointing to Claire on her right, Sierra clicks her tongue and shoves a spoon of rice into her mouth.
Claire, anwhile, rolls a six.
[Have a fateful encounter with number four. You two beco a couple!]
''Congratulations on finally getting a girlfriend, my lady.'' I pat Chloe's back, holding my laughter. ''You too, Claire.''
Two blondes stare at each other blankly.
''Nyahahahahah~!'' Luxia bursts out laughing. ''Hahah... Too funny...! M-My turn, right?''
Luxia soon rolls a four.
[You get lucky with an investnt. Double the capital!]
''Oh~! I'm rich now!''
While Luxia is rubbing it into Sierra's face, Scarlett grabs her die and rolls it casually—a five.
[You save number three while she is being harassed. Number three cannot beco a couple with anyone other than you.]
''Oh.'' I exclaim. ''I'm a damsel in distress now.''
'''' ... ''''
...Let's hope I'll not beco Scarlett's mate. The atmosphere is too chilly already.
Amidst the murderous lunch party, Nydia rolls her die—a six.
[Co back to the starting square!]
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Ah, Nydia is dead inside.
Chloe, with her lifeless and dull blue eyes, rolls a four.
[Marry whoever you are dating! Congratulations!]
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''Nyahahah...!! T-This is too hilarious...!!'' Luxia hugs her belly. ''Congrats on your marriage, A and Claire... Pfft—''
Okay, don't start making fun of them just because it is funny, alright? It is funny, though.
Nevertheless, it is now my turn.
As I grab the die and throw it onto the table with a piece of fish in my mouth, I can feel everyone's gaze on it. A few clacks later, and it is a two.
[You and your crush get together. Bonus! Move forward two squares!]
Okay, so now I'm Scarlett's girlfriend. Now, two squares...
[With the power of love, you and your partner have a baby together. Marriage is destined!]
'''' ... ''''
Morbid curiosity once again pokes at my brain. I look in the direction of Scarlett and—
''Darling?''
'''' !!! ''''
Ah, this is true horror.
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