Flora's dates

First time out with Leader...I wonder what is going to happen. Stay with me okay, Nono? I'm going to be scared otherwise.

It's got a great view, but I'm getting nervous from all these strangers...

Hey, what's this...Ah, Leader's coming!

Wow, it's beautiful. The bubbles reflecting the sky look like little stars.

Hahahahaha, Nono's nose popped the bubble.

Hey, it's raining...sakura!

You are just like Nono, playing pranks like that...It's hard to clean up the petals stuck in my hair.

How can you make a girl ruin her hairstyle the first time you meet her...

The weather looks great today. Before I was only able to see the blue sky through the window.

At the time I wondered how wonderful it would feel to be under the sunlight and the blue sky one day!

I didn't expect that I'd get my wish so soon. I can see the sky and clouds when I raise my head, and see you and Nono when I look down.

I'll have to leave it to you and Nono to bring me to see more beautiful places.

You are so nice, Leader!

...You are really bad at conversations, Leader.

I never used to talk to people much because I was afraid of offending them. I don't feel the same worries when I'm with you.

I suppose it's some sort of bravery?

Do you have something you really wish could come true?

I used to think that wishes will remain wishes, but now they've come true one after another.

I want to share this joy with everyone.

You can tell me if you have any wishes! Nono and I will try our best to make them come true!

Really, that's great!

Nono and I will work harder! One day we're going to make your wish come true.

...I'm no otaku! Surrounded by puppets...you're such a degenerate.

External beauty takes the least effort to achieve for a puppet. To win their heart however, you must exchange with your own.

I can help you if you want to try that.

I think my wish is way too simple when compared to yours!

I just want to be like a normal girl, make friends, go to school together, shop, get ice cream, and enjoy every moment under the sun...

I want to enjoy life with vigor and hope for the future...instead of sitting in a tiny room and live with my imaginations day after day...

Mm-hmm! That's what I'm thinking too. I'm really timid though, and I don't have much experience contacting others. It feels like it'll be hard to make other friends...

Still, with Nono and you around me, I don't get too scared when it comes to contacting strangers.

I need to be braver and try fun new things.

You are right.

It's probably the time spent in my room that made me think about my raison d'etre. That's how I can see the world as a better place after my revival.

It's so fun to talk to you. Nono was always the one that chats with me before.

Nono is really cute. It likes you too. It's telling me that you're going to become a hero and save the princess!

So, who's your princess, Leader?

Then she's a brave princess!

I guess everyone likes a princess who's so brave.

A princess that doesn't need protection, is one who is dependable and confident!

Hey, sounds like an interesting story. I want to meet this princess when chance permits!

I'm guessing...would she have twin braids?

Ahh, the sun is really warm...but is it really going to give me a sunburn? What if we...just go back inside now?

Nono thinks it's too hot and is getting uncomfortable.

I'm not afraid of sunburns.

I'm the spokesperson Nono, you may call me Nono-sama.

Not everyone is allowed to be my owner's friend. You must pass Nono-sama's test!

Nono-sama is very powerful in the dream world. Nobody can deceive me, and you may only return to the real world after passing my test.

However, if you fail, you'll be stuck in the dream forever!

Hey hey! This is a very serious part of the test!

In the story, the hero only gets to meet the princess after passing the tests before living happily ever after!

So to make my owner's life happy, I'm going to create tests even if there were none!

Hmph. Nono-sama will not go easy!

(Ahaha. Leader looks scared. Looks like my owner is a very important partner of Leader!)

You will need to pass the three trials! Courage, loyalty and honesty!

Hm...That's what the stories told...Hey, do not question Nono-sama!

Of course you need loyalty between friends! Being loyal to your friend is the root of mutual trust, that's how you know you got each other's back!

*Coughs* Okay, we can start then if you're ready.

...Hold up. What do you mean fun? You need to treat this test seriously!

I spent a lot of time to come up with these trials!

First is a test of courage. Courage is a requirement for being an outstanding Leader.

A lot of people think courage means being fearless, but that's wrong.

True courage is when you confront the difficulty even when you are in fear. You can face it despite the pain.

That's why for the test of courage, you'll be challenging the scariest thing in the world!

And that is...drumroll––light the fireworks!

Fireworks are a dangerous existence. The sparks can set fire on the cloths and fillings of puppets at any time. They can even create a boom that scares the owner.

So to get to the beautiful moment it explodes in the sky, you must take the risk to light it up! It takes an incredible amount of courage!

Of course. Each test was carefully thought through!

Only true heroes can pass them!

Go forth, brave hero! Show my owner and Nono-sama your bravery!

Let everyone memorialize this grand moment!

Ahaha, fireworks are pretty! No wonder people would play with them even if they risk getting burnt!

Still, fireworks last too short a time. Maybe it's because of how short it lasts that its beauty seems so precious...

Does completing a duty mean there are no regrets? So what's Nono's duty to this world?

I suppose it's to stay by my owner forever. Nono is satisfied with my owner around, but my owner needs more companionship from friends and puppets to be happy!

Nono will continue to work hard!

It's beautiful! Nono is super happy!

*Coughs* Nono isn't letting you pass because Nono is happy, but it's because you passed the test.

Next is the test of honesty!

Please answer truthfully! Are you happy when you're with my owner?

Hm...that's because loyalty cannot be tested with just one trial. It is discovered through each and every event that happens in the future.

(And absolutely not because Nono-sama can't think of what the trial should include! Leader must always think Nono-sama is really powerful!)

My owner looks a lot happier. She would only think about it, but never ask to go out on her own back then.

That's why Nono is really happy, but a bit sad too...

I'm happy because my owner is becoming happier. I'm sad because she's making more memories with others...Perhaps Nono will become less and less significant to her...

However...as long as Nono stays with my owner, all memories will contain Nono! Yep. That's it!

Okay, even if you passed Nono-sama's test.

The hero may meet with the princess, but there is still a long way to a life happily ever after!

You cannot skip any part of the process, so remember to be nice to the princess!

Is this a city? Nono, do I look too passe? The girls here look really fashionable.

Should I pretend that I'm here frequently and know this place well when Leader gets here? Or should I act like I don't know this place...

I must look so stupid because I don't know anything!

Oh no, I just got here too. You are right on time.

Nono reminded me to leave earlier, but it still took me a bit of time to choose what to wear.

I thought it would be a good idea to dress in something that facilitates movement since we're shopping, but it felt too casual.

Sorry, am I talking too much? Girls just have a lot of random stuff to worry about...

...How immature...Wait is that how people say hello nowadays?

Sorry, sorry, I don't know what's in these days...

How should I respond then? A wild Nono and Flora appears?

Why does it still feel so dumb...

Oh right, I want to buy some day-to-day clothing. I'm good at making puppet outfits, but not good at picking outfits for myself...

Nono said that a male's perspective might be useful, that's why I asked you to shop with me!

If it's too much trouble though...

Hm? You are good at picking out clothes for girls? Do you...shop with other girls a lot?

That's not making me happy...

What exactly is the reason? Is the illness getting worse...

Hm...I guess I'll still wear it even if I don't like it, since Leader picked it out.

Mm-hmm! Even as I know I'll be ridiculed!

It looks to me that the girls these days like to wear lightweight long dresses. Looks floaty.

Maybe I can try those.

...(Ouch!) ...Hm...you're right about that...I'm not really good at this stuff...

Should all girls learn to wear high heels?

I'm not exactly into any particular styles...that's why I'm thinking of referencing what others wear

Do I seem like I don't have resolve? I'll work on finding my own style though!

Maybe we can go to the shop and try them on, that's how we'll know if they look good.

(Trying the light blue one piece.)

Is this one good? It's the color of the sky, just as I like it. Looks light too. Nono loves it as well!

Do you like it too? Something simple like this one?

(Trying on a pink lolita dress.)

Hm, this dress has a complex design, it's pretty extravagant too. Can this be worn on a daily basis?

So you like this type? If that's the case...I'll do my best...

Whew. Didn't expect shopping to be so exhausting...I'm a bit tired, Nono too!

You must be exhausted as well. How about we call it a day?

Really, is that a compliment?

I didn't think of it either. I feel like I get so much more energetic when I'm shopping, like I'm getting recharged when I see a pretty dress.

Perhaps it's a girl's gift? Nono and Leader don't have the same luck though.

Really? I think shopping is pretty easy. It feels like I'm turning myself into a puppet.

Maybe I'm just used to doing these things. Putting on and matching clothes feel like an achievement!

I've got this shopping thing handled now. Next time I can invite others as well!

Thanks for the hard work this time!

Nono, say goodbye to Leader.