Event Quest:Makara and the Treasure

[Translated by Kukuru]

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Location: Dormitory Room

It is the time where it's prohibited to visit other students' rooms. As [Player] made their way back to their room, their smartphone rang.

2 options (Same Response)
(Pick up the phone)	(Press the call button)

Hello, [Player]. It's me, Makara.

Sorry for calling so late at night, [Player]. There's something I wanted to ask you.

Do you happen to be free during your vacation? I've been meaning to spend time with you.

2 options (Same Response)
Yeah I'm free!	I'll go!

Alright, alright, glad to hear that. On your next day off, let's meet up at the station.

It's fine if you're late, just take care of matters if needed. I want you to come safely that's all.

Well, make sure you get a good night's rest. I'm looking forward to our day together.

2 options
Good night.	I love you, Makara!
Good night, [Player].	Ahahaha, I love you too, [Player]. I know you would say something like that at this hour...... Oh, no, it's nothing. Y-Yeah...... I'll still see you on your next day off.

[Transitioning...]

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Location: ???

Good morning, [Player]. You managed to come here without getting lost.

The transit wasn't a huge issue was it? Weren't the trains crowded?

3 options
I lost my way.	The train wasn't crowded.	That outfit looks great on you.
Although trains are convenient, they're complicated and difficult means of transportation. I go for training in the ocean, so I'm used to using them. Hmm~? Is that surprising? When you're at sea, if you make a mistake in the flow of the currents, you'll get swept away.	You know, I was worried that you would get crushed flat by other people. I'm just glad that wasn't the case. Well, it is a holiday today, so everyone's most likely relaxing at home.	Y-You think so? That makes me happy. I didn't think [Player] would compliment me like that. [Player], you look great today too, eheh.......

Oh, speaking of which, I forgot to tell you the place we're going to over the phone yesterday.

You see, [Player], I called you yesterday because I got us tickets to an aquarium.

2 options (Same Response)
I'm fine going anywhere with you, Makara.	Going with someone is more important than going to the location.

I'm glad you said that. Here, I'll take you to the entrance.

I want to observe the marine life from outside of the wall.

I bought the tickets with the coins I've received from Ebisu, haha.

3 options (Same Response)
If I'm not mistaken-	The tickets there-	Aren't they expensive?!

That's...... a secret. Don't worry 'bout it, [Player].

I wanted to come with you alone, [Player]. That's the only reason.

I'm generous...... Didn't you think so? Ahaha. I didn't think I was......

From the entrance hall on the 3rd floor, they took the escalators and got off at the 2nd floor.

A school of fish swimming elegantly in a large, donut-shaped aquarium greeted Makara and [Player].

[Transitioning...]

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Location: (Public) Aquarium

2 options (Same Response)
It's magnificient!	It's like we're in the ocean.

Y-You're right. It's beautiful, attractive and cute.

2 options (Same Response)
Where's the cool fish at?	Where's the cute fish at?

I-I see. I felt that they were hanging around over there.

I think... I saw something over there. Can we go check it out, [Player]?

The two took a tour around the aquarium exhibits while talking about the strange and unusual fish there.

Time flew by so fast. Then-

That's odd. Maybe it's just my imagination.

2 options
(Look inside the aquarium)	(Get closer to Makara)
( face) Makara pointed in the direction for [Player], only to see them distracted by the aquarium- ( face) [Player] didn't notice that Makara was getting closer to them.	( face) Makara had a nervous look on his face when [Player] closed the distance between them.

[Player], if you don't mind...... Can I hold you tight?

3 options
(Hold him tight)	(Go with the flow)	I'm not ready.
If it hurts...... Don't be afraid to tell me...... ( face) Makara gently wrapped around [Player] from behind despite having differences in body size. ( face) They could feel him sharing his warmth with them in addition to hearing his breathing. It was almost like they were drifting in the water.		I see. In that case...... You should listen to what I have to say.

That...... That recent voyage we had...... I was...... I was surprised.

It's because I missed you so much...... I was so lonely too so...... It made me so happy......

Sorry...... You don't know the whole story...... Listen, please just listen to what I have to say, [Player]......

In my hometown...... Varuna was residing there and was also my master. I was given a "Role" and "Rule" by them......

The "Creation of Life" is my "Rule." That is what Varuna gave me.

Does the rope I use help with the growth of life?

Varuna has similar "Rules" to that of Aegir, but opposite "Roles" ...... In other words, it's "wrapping, taking, and giving."

Varuna is someone who would gives others things that important to themselves......

They lost their strength quickly, and fell to the bottom of the sea where "life can't reach them."

If they didn't give me such a heavy "Rule" ...... I could've... I could've...

2 options (Same Response)
(Hold hands with Makara)	(Hug Makara)

Thank you so much...... [Player].

If I was told I would be given something, I would remember about Varuna...... It just makes me so sad.

2 options (Same Response)
You have a bad affinity with Aegir.	He was eager to give anything.

Hahaha, is that right? He said I could do anything -

Aegir made a confused expression as I said I needed nothing.

That guy - I wonder if he has issues concerning me.

[Player]...... When I look at you, I wonder why I remember about Varuna.

It's strange, the "Roles" and "Rules" are entirely different.

I feel you'll cut part of yourself off and go somewhere far away.

I saw a dream...... You'll fall into the distant heavens similar to how Varuna fell into the depths of the ocean.

Yet, Varuna was laughing...... I was happy yet sad.....

2 options (Same Response)
That day when you called me -	I thought about something that night.

Watch out for yourself...... [Player]. That...... Only that is enough.

Makara firmly hugged [Player], but not too hard so he doesn't cripple them.

2 options (Same Response)
Yeah...... Thanks.	You're so kind, Makara.

No...... That's wrong...... I can only think for myself......

That day, I regret not lending a hand...... That's why...... That's why I've always -

Aaah, I can't ever be like Varuna......!

Makara falls silent, and the shoulders on his back were trembling.

2 options (Same Response)
(Hold his hand tight)	(Give Makara a hug)

Warm...... You're so warm, [Player]......