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Diana's Yearning story
Beside Diana is another Diana. After seeing this unexpected younger version of Diana, Master starts an impromptu counseling session.
1 scenes, 63 lines
1. Childhood Dreams
63 linesChildhood Dreams
Werebeast Village
Oh, hello there, Master.
Huh...?
What's that floating next to Diana?
Hm, it looks like Diana's Yearning isn't an object.
Wait... Her Yearning isn't an object?
What could that be? A young Diana?
Master?
Yikes!
Oh, I didn't mean to startle you. It's just that you weren't responding.
Y-Yeah, I was lost in thought for a moment.
It doesn't seem like Diana's bothered about it, though.
Can't she see that?
Oh, she must see that... Aren't you supposed to know your own Yearning better than anyone else?
Diana's House
Um... Diana?
Has anything been on your mind lately?
On my mind?
Yeah, like maybe you've been seeing things or something that's been bothering you? Something like that?
Seeing things? I wouldn't say I've reached that point just yet.
Although I've been recalling my childhood memories quite vividly as of late.
Are you talking about those "glory days" I've only heard about?
Oh, dear, where did you hear of such nonsense?
I was merely a bit more hot-blooded than most. Hehehe.
I actually meant that I keep remembering days from when I was much younger than that.
Back when being Chief like I am now, protecting the village, or throwing punches, weren't even thoughts in my head.
Times when I was happy to just play around all day or get enough sleep... Those days keep coming back to me.
Youngchun? Youngchun!
What am I supposed to do about this?
I-I'm not exactly sure myself! Try figuring something out yourself!
Ugh, you're seriously no help at all!
Master?
Um, d-don't mind me!
Hey, how does it make you feel when you think back to those days, Diana?
It feels good. It makes me feel at peace.
It might have been a bit lonely, but those days were spent without worry.
I didn't have to worry about these little werebeasts like Tig or Butter.
Why does this feel like I'm Diana's therapist or something?
Still, I can't help but think... if only I had been a bit stronger back then.
I was innocent and weak... so I made a lot of mistakes.
That's it!
Sorry?
Oh, um, Diana? To be honest, I can also see what you're thinking.
Do such powers come with being Master of the Yggdrasil Order?
I can't see it that clearly or anything. It's more like a feeling.
Um, in the world I'm from, there's a saying that goes, "I am strong today because of the training I put myself through when I was younger."
But I can't turn back time, can I?
Er... you'd do it in your thoughts. Visualize meeting your younger self in your mind, and train them.
That way, you can forgive yourself for the past... and your present self grows stronger as well.
How intriguing...
It's not entirely unreasonable. They say one must be able to reflect upon oneself to become truly strong.
That's what you mean, right, Master?
Well, actually, I was thinking of a more hands-on approach...
If you have a method in mind, please feel free to share.
I am always willing to place my faith in you and do as you say, Master.
I appreciate you saying that, but... Hmm, so we're really doing this, then, yes?
As Master listens to Diana's childhood memories, her Yearning slowly grows clearer and stronger.
Then, suddenly, Diana's expression darkens as she realizes something.
She thinks, "Am I projecting the regrets of my past onto someone else in the present?"
It's quite deep, isn't it? It seems a trace of unease settled into a part of Diana...