Yuffie's dates

Do kids nowadays like to date here? It's a great chance for me to learn!

I must keep learning to keep up with the times.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not learning because of you. It's my habit over the last thousands of years...

It's not polite to ask a lady her age!

Knowing too much may get you killed!

But I wouldn't do that. After all, I'm a youthful 18-year-old girl both on the inside and the outside! My actual age doesn't matter!

Whoa, looks like you're a gentleman. I like courteous people who are strict with themselves.

They're always so stubborn I can't help making them betray all their principles!

And it is at that moment they're the most delicious...

I heard the museum is having an exhibition of artifacts. We can go.

I feel it contains power I'm familiar with. We might find something surprising...

I have to say men sometimes have strong intuition! It feels like that way, but I can't confirm it...

I can only smell an ancient, powerful soul that I'm very familiar with.

It might be somebody I know... Well, sorry, I mean a spirit I know.

Take it easy! Why are you thinking about Nightmares on a date? I prefer those who immerse themselves in a date!

It's my fault your eyes aren't filled with me.

I might get so sad that I'd make those eyes unable to see anything else!

Before we see the real thing, let me quiz you. From your experience, what's likely to contain a Spirit Shard?

This really tests your knowledge as a Radiant. You'll get a prize if you give a good answer!

But if I'm not happy with your answer, there might be penalties.

I applaud you again for your intuition. To think men in this era have evolved to become highly intuitive. That's both terrifying and exciting!

I heard they're showing the fragments of a shield. The materials and owner of the shield remain a mystery. But as soon as I see the marks on it, I can feel its residual power...

The shield is made up of a material that doesn't exist in the real world. It embodies overwhelming love and hatred. But it couldn't fight against destiny and ended up in pieces.

Oh? So you're one of those who judge a book by its cover? But extraordinary beauty and value can't hide spiritual poverty...

Jewelry is nothing more than women's accessories. Even if there is a spirit inside, it's only an aged soul that has existed for thousands of years.

Women are the most beautiful when nourished by love. If a woman spends thousands of years alone without love, she's just an exquisite doll with a soul withering away.

The appearance of the Spirit Lens is still a mystery. Even I can't give a perfect answer to that question...

That said, I found an answer to my trouble through our conversation.

I've been thinking whether I should wake up an old friend's spirit if I come across one... Now I know the answer.

Shhh... Keep it to yourself! If somebody knows too much, they'll be eaten by horrible monsters in a dream!

Hahahahahaha, kids nowadays are very, very brave. I can tell you the truth behind that question is shocking!

I can't tell you yet. It's for your own sake...

I didn't expect you to be so determined... Maybe you two are really the same... Courteous and ready to give up everything for your ideals...

The moment he took up a shield, he's already made up his mind.

He devoted himself to the choice he made. He saw emotions as something that was unnecessary and bogged him down.

I might have taken the wrong path from the outset...

I couldn't fulfill my wish. Worse still, the emotions that I depended on have almost faded away...

Haha, what a coincidence. He said that once. You two are so alike that I'm starting to feel confused.

It seems I'm faced with the same choice again. I hope I won't be heartbroken again.

Um, you're right. Over the years I've been able to feel various emotions, from wonderful kinship to friendship...

These emotions are no less powerful than love. I feel I may not have lost the ability to love.

I might be able to have new experiences in the rest of my life.

Since all the problems have been sorted out, there is no need to go to museums again.

I enjoyed the date. I can't wait for the next one!

Guess what? I did my homework this time. This is my chance to experience the kind of romantic date that all hot girls have had!

The love manga my dear daughter gave me was less than helpful, but I already have a general idea of what a date is like!

Let's make wonderful memories together!

Oh? That gesture is...? I see. You want to hold my handbag, right? But shouldn't we perform this hand-over ceremony only during shopping?

There's something really important in my handbag, so I can't hand it to you. Sorry!

Oh, how nice of you. I'm starting to look forward to our date!

Let me look at the notes I made last night...

Um... at the top of my list is the roller coaster! Feel your heart beating fast and hold on to the person next to you, as if you were the only ones on earth...

Oh! That sounds thrilling... Let's start with the roller coaster!

It felt so good to scream as much as I wanted. So this is what people do to relieve their stress...

I haven't been so unladylike for years. But it feels great to scream with others every once in a while!

Huh? Why do you like so pale? Did you really scream out of fear? How cute!

Hmm... Compared to the experience in the dream world, the roller coaster wasn't as exciting as I'd imagined...

But it was a good experience.

When I was up there, I saw a couple kissing. Is that the right way to ride a roller coaster?

Now that we're done with the roller coaster, let's move on to the next item on my list!

Hmm... Ride the Ferris wheel for a panoramic view of the city.

Let's head to the Ferris wheel, shall we?

It doesn't look any different from up here. I used to enjoy panoramic views. But I realized how matter how high I stand and how far I can see, all I can see is the view right before me.

Rather than the scenery, it is often the unknown future that people want to glimpse.

I see. Looks like you're no stranger to this old trick.

Now, there's only you and me in this small space. Don't you feel nervous?

It feels like it's getting hot in here!

We'd been up there for an hour? It certainly didn't feel that long...

Ferris wheels really are magical. I should take a ride my dear daughter someday.

Beatrice too says Ferris wheels are magical. It's a perfect place for something to happen!

Oh! Perfect. Feeding each other ice cream is a must on a date. Let's go!

Well, the strawberry and milk flavors are too sweet... I'll go with lavender. I like purple, which stands for mystery and flirtationships!

Open your mouth... Ahhh... Whoa!

Playing a claw crane is also a must on a date. You look very skilled.

There's lots of Anna merchandise! Are you also her fan?

I'll just claw a little fox. I have a thing for cunning and lovely creatures. It'd stay with you for me!

There's also the carousel, watching fireworks, having a candle light dinner, and...

What do you think? Which should we start with?

Whoa! You're such a sweet talker. It feels as if my heart was filled with soft cotton candy and whenever my heart beat, the dense sugar would melt!

Dating feels awesome. No wonder people are obsessed with it. I learned a lot today.

Let's stop here for a while so I can savor these sweet moments!

That makes two of us. Since we're here, we'll make sure to have no regrets.

We'll have many more opportunities, but what matters the most is to live in the moment and cherish those around you, right?

Oh, I suppose we can hold hands now? Be sure to hold my hand tight this time.

I'm already looking forward to the next date!

I love Muscipula! There's not only wine, but also secretive ambitions and unlimited desires.

It's a great place to find treasure.

Hmph! Liberos has never stopped recruiting Radiants. Muscipula is a great recruiting ground because it keeps drawing Radiants in.

Here I can find and recruit suitable Radiants into Liberos.

Talent is treasure!

Berial and I are old friends. But he isn't as neutral as he seems.

Liberos has gathered so many Radiants in the name of freedom and peace. But who knows how evil he is?

The stronger a desire, the harder it is to cover up the smell!

I've always been recruiting Radiants, good or evil. As long as they're strong enough, we'll have a use for them.

At least I can make Liberos strong enough to cope with future conflicts before Beatrice takes over.

We didn't set a high bar. After all, Liberos is just a shelter for witches...

We all have times when we're not understood. But Liberos doesn't need to be understood. It just needs to exist.

After all, as time goes by, Liberos might be gone in any second. So there's no need to set conditions.

Well, I just can't help as her mother! Beatrice has grown strong enough, though.

That said, she still struggles to deal with monsters from other organizations. If possible, I want to continue protecting her and Liberos.

But I still need to be fully prepared for the end game.

You seem interested in Liberos. Actually, we still have rigorous criteria for joining Liberos. Attitude towards love, for example.

Let me ask you this. Does gender matter in a romantic relationship?

Hahahahahaha! What a cute answer! You're right. Gender is just a label. When true love occurs, what difference could gender make?

You and Beatrice would probably click. As long as she treated you as a real friend rather than an imaginary one, I'm sure you two would talk up a storm.

Ah huh, so is it important or not?

Probably no members of Liberos care a lot about love, and none of them is bound by social rules and physical dogmas.

Only those who face and accept their true selves are allowed into Liberos!

Question number two. When it comes to justice, does one's stance matter?

Answer carefully!

Right. So-called justice is just hypocritical people's fig leaf for their stance...

As if their action would become less cruel in the name of justice!

Liberos doesn't need a stance or justice. It just does what it wants to do.

There's no absolute evil either, right? What a romantic thought...

I'm starting to see why so many people are gathered around you. This might be what they call "charisma".

The last question. Do you want to join Liberos?

You aced the first test! It's a great shame you decided not to join us.

All right. If you change your mind one day, the door of Liberos will open for you again!

But you'll need to pass Beatrice's test, which should be far from easy!

Oh, how very cunning, but I like this level of cunningness.

You're right. Our relationship may last longer if we keep our distance...

Too much intimacy always results in greed!

All right, let's call it a day. Treasure is nothing when you're around.

Let's go somewhere else next time. Here I can hardly focus on anything other than you.