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Fricle's Yearning story
One day, Fricle began seeing an image of Picora. Master's heart aches at the sight of Fricle finding comfort in that image, longing for memories of the past with Picora.
1 scenes, 72 lines
1. What the Former Student Means to Fricle
72 linesWhat the Former Student Means to Fricle
Belita's Office
*Huff, huff* Hey, Belita. I'm not late, am I?
What? But we promised to meet here! I ran all the way so I wouldn't be late...!
It can't be helped. It's for Her Majesty's sake, both mentally and physically.
Her Majesty didn't want to go, but I made her leave anyway. So, if you want to blame someone, blame me.
...No, I wasn't trying to blame anyone...
But aren't you going to rest? Looks like you've been working nonstop.
How could I dare rest when Her Majesty stepped away?
I was taking over her duties and handling them.
And these days, I don't really need to rest anymore.
Whenever things get hard, something appears to comfort me.
As Fricle closes her eyes for a moment, an image of Picora appears above her head.
Huh? Isn't that...?
It may all be in the past, but whenever I look at this... the dreams I once held come flooding back to me.
So I lose myself in those memories for a while.
It makes the hardships feel a little more bearable.
Um, Fricle? Is what you're seeing perhaps that Picora up there?
It's definitely her, but she looks unusually serious. This feels a little weird. I never imagined I'd see her like that.
...How did you know? Can you see it too? How?
Is it one of those privileges you have... or something like that?
Uh... yeah, you could say that.
Hmph... At least you're the one who found out, not those other idiots...
Fricle, actually, this thing is...
You don't need to explain. I suppose... this is some kind of illusion created by my mind.
Huh? You knew?
Isn't it obvious? Just think about the Picora who's on the surface right now.
There's no way she could ever become like this in reality.
If only she hadn't run away back then, this would've become a reality...
Look at her. See how sharp and strong she looks.
*Sigh...* Seeing this brings me comfort, but it also fills me with regret.
Master, is Picora... doing well?
Yeah. Somehow, she gets even more flamboyant every time I see her.
Still going around plastering weird stickers all over the place?
That's right. There's nowhere she hasn't put one.
She puts one up because she likes something. She puts one up because she hates something...
Hehe, yeah... always following her own convictions and pushing forward... that's exactly how she was before she left the kingdom.
She's put tons of stickers on that staff you gave her, especially.
Ah, that staff!
Right, I gave it to her to commemorate the day she officially became my student.
I see even that staff wasn't safe from the Sticker Witch, heh heh...
Maybe it's just my imagination, but there seems to be a hint of regret and sadness in Fricle's bitter smile.
...By the way, Fricle, did you know?
Picora, that stubborn girl who won't give a second glance to anything she doesn't like...
...always keeps that staff with her, even if she has covered it in stickers.
...Why?
I suppose it's because it means that much to her?
And that staff was a gift from you, wasn't it?
A favor? Sure, go ahead.
I won't ask you to be a good teacher to Picora. That would be far too irresponsible of me to say.
Instead, just be the teacher Picora wants you to be.
I couldn't be the teacher she needed, but I have a feeling you could be.
That's a difficult request... but since it's coming from you, I'll try.
...Thank you.
Ugh, getting all sentimental like this really isn't my style.
Picora, that troublemaker... giving me a hard time even after leaving!
Master, never, ever tell anyone else that I see this illusion.
Especially not to the other witches. Will you promise me that?
Of course. Don't worry about that.
Also, Fricle, next time I visit the Witch Kingdom, I'll bring Picora along with me.
No, there's no need for that...
You can catch up with your former student... and nag her a bit, too!
...Hmm...
And eat something delicious together. Okay?
Well... I don't really mind either way,
but I suppose Lady Belita would be pleased to see Picora... Ahem.
Aww, look at you, using Belita as an excuse when you're just happy to see Picora! Honestly, you can be cute sometimes.
Alright! Then next time, I'll come back with Picora!