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Belita's Yearning story
A locket-shaped Yearning appears beside Belita, with a portrait of Erpin inside.
1 scenes, 91 lines
1. My Sister, So Far Yet So Close
91 linesMy Sister, So Far Yet So Close
Witch Palace, Audience Chamber
Come to think of it, I only know what Erpin was like when she was little.
What's this about all of a sudden, Belita?
I went underground while Erpin was still little...
I don't really know how she's doing as queen of the Sprite Kingdom, or what her day-to-day life is like.
Even when I do see Erpin, I usually just ask how she's been, and we only talk about everyday things for a little while.
Oh, so it's like one of those relatives you only see during the holidays.
You know, when you've got nothing else to talk about, so you ask, "How's school going?" or "Find a job yet?"
Just those awkward questions you ask when you don't know what else to say.
I don't really understand what you mean, but I think I get the idea.
Master, you're with Erpin almost every day, aren't you?
Yeah. We're together at work, and Ner usually yells at both of us, too.
Jealous? Of getting yelled at by Ner?
That's not what I meant! Even when I want to see my sister, I'm usually too busy to go visit her.
But you can see Erpin whenever you want, can't you?
Huh. I never really thought about what it'd be like to live so far from Erpin that I couldn't see her every day.
I guess I'd feel lonely too, if I were in your shoes.
Then why don't you go see Erpin on your next day off, Belita?
I don't get days off...
What?
Fricle helps me out, but there's just too much work. I won't be getting a day off anytime soon.
Erpin goes out and has fun all the time, though.
That can't be. Being queen of the Sprite Kingdom must keep her plenty busy too.
Uh, well... She does look busy. But somehow, she always gets everything done.
I guess you're busier because you don't have any sprites or humans to take some of the work off your hands.
I think I know how my sister manages to have so much free time!
How?
Erpin must finish all her work ahead of time. That's why she has so much free time!
Huh?
Honestly, my little sister really knows how to get things done. And she works fast, too.
I don't even know how to argue with that. We really do think completely differently.
After listening to Belita sing her sister's praises for quite a while...
Suddenly, something appears beside Belita's head.
Is that a Yearning?
A necklace? No... a locket? Why is it floating in midair?
Inside the locket is a portrait of Erpin.
A portrait of Erpin?
Belita looks baffled by the sudden turn of events, so I give her as vague an explanation as I can.
Yep. That's exactly right.
But that portrait...
Doesn't she look... way too smart?
Too smart? Isn't that only natural?
Huh?
She's my sister, after all. And she's the queen of an entire kingdom.
It's only natural that her portrait shows such composure, intelligence, and even a certain charisma.
Mmmmm...
So this is Belita's idealized version of Erpin...
Having a portrait floating beside me felt strange at first,
but now that I think about it, it's not so bad.
Yeah? That's good, then.
Whenever I want to see my sister's face, I can just look at this.
I suppose I could practice making conversation with her while looking at this portrait, too.
Why don't you start right now?
R-right now?
I can watch and give you pointers.
Very well. They say you should eat cake as soon as it's served.
Um, Erpin?
H-how are your studies going? Any trouble ruling the kingdom?
Aagh! That's awful! You're exactly like one of those relatives you only see during the holidays!
How about something... smaller? More casual.
Okay, the topic's more casual, but now I have no idea what the conversation is even about.
Just give me one topic to talk about!
What about her friends?
Friends? I see! What an excellent suggestion.
Erpin, did you and your friends enjoy the bread yesterday?
You just added her friends! It's the same question as before!
I guess?
Hmm... Maybe you're right.
Maybe I was thinking about it too narrowly.
Erpin would probably be happy just getting to talk to her sister.
All right! Belita, when you see Erpin, start by talking about bread.
Croissants, eclairs, macarons, pudding, tarts, brownies...
Talk about desserts. Erpin will love that.
Thank you, Master. I think I can talk to my sister without things getting awkward next time I see her.
You truly are understanding and thoughtful.
The moment snacks come up, Belita loses focus. She even gulps every now and then.
All that dessert talk must've made her hungry.
Well, Belita, I should get going. Oh, right! I forgot I have to water a plant!
Water a plant? That's important. You'd better get going.
I feel bad keeping her any longer, so I leave earlier than planned.
A little while after I leave the room, I hear loud munching and chomping from inside.
She really is a lot like the little sister she loves so much...