Event Quest:TRICK or:Zabaniya

Location: Daikamiyama Academy

… Good, [Player]-sama. You haven’t left yet.

Yes, I wanted to ask you something I’ve been thinking about.

Perhaps [Player] is thinking badly of me? Perhaps, about what happened… last time?

Yes, so… A while back I showed you a very despicable version of myself.

No, not only because of that. Even back when I was possessed by that powerful creature.

Everytime something befalls upon me, I expose myself as a disgraceful being…

… You think that is absurd? Is… Is that so?

…Whether or not that is only for consolation, that makes me feel like I am being saved.

I believe many people think of me as a very stiff person. I think you think so too, [Player].

I have to devote myself to change that. Like the expression goes “soft and fair goes far”(*).

(*) Original japanese expression: 「柔よく剛を制す」, it means that it’s better to take a softer approach when dealing with a difficult problem.

A soft and tender person is always the one that can overcome a strong and firm one.

This is also something Arslan-sama asked of me, that I needed to be a more flexible person.

I had decided that this Halloween was my time to change myself completely.

… But then again, I feel it is still too early for me.

The progress will be slow, but I will work hard on improving daily.

From now on, I will seriously make an effort.

Actually, [Player]-sama, please accept this.

This is a Halloween treat. … Please, open your hand.

Zabaniya reached for [Player]’s hand and placed a small bag of candies on it.

Happy Halloween. … [Player]-sama.

… How was it? I hope that made you feel a bit better.

It would feel like punishment if you weren’t your usual gratitude self.

But I have to treat others with manners, like Arslan-sama requested of me.

… Yes, thank you [Player]-sama. I want to change myself for you.

If I look like I’m beginning to change these last days, it’s all thanks to you.

You have my eternal gratitude, [Player]-sama. You have taught me important things I wasn’t aware of.

I will devote myself to serve you. I am confident on my decision.

Well then, I will excuse myself. Please come to the school festival next year, my master.

… At that time, I will have something new that I can show you, [Player]-sama.