Rim's Intimacy story

Sigh... Is there any way I can be friends with phantoms, my own kind...?

Right...? None of them gets me...

That's true... Still, it's a shame because they're my kind after all.

*Cough...* Bad jokes...?! That's part of who I am as a phantom! You're just incapable of appreciating my jokes, that's all!

Hmm... Food and counseling in the banquet hall... how interesting.

What? There's no counseling here? I'm gonna need to get some counseling for the lack of counseling here...

Not really... It's just pleasant to have someone to talk to after such a long while...

Er... That was a joke? Please tell me no. Ugh... I'm sorry, but even I have standards for jokes...

I see other phantoms have joined the Order, much like me... Are you sure you can handle them, Master?

That's quite understandable since my kind likes to play tricks all the time.

Th-That's your intent here...? Well... I guess I don't have anything to say to that, but...

The Penitence Chamber...? Wh-What happens there? Can I withdraw from the Order? No, no... It's not that I lack faith...

I like the banquet hall because I can be friends with like-minded folks. What a friendly place.

Wh-What did you say...? Uh... Urgh... Ughhh...

Thank you, I'd better make a lot of friends and exchange plenty of jokes while I'm here, heh... Please pretend you didn't hear that.

Wh-What? P-Pay? You're joking, right...? ...Why aren't you answering me? Are you serious? B-But I don't have any money...!

The world is such a harsh place. It just drops you off somewhere with no instructions on how to live life.

You have great mental fortitude, Master. I should learn from you.

Still, don't you think there must be someone who was born because they wanted to? If not, that would be sad.

So it's the way we view the world that is important? Thanks for the good advice.

What do you think is more important? The talent you were born with, or the experience you gain as you mature?

You're saying that we should balance the two, right? I agree.

But... what if no one appreciates your innate talent?

Still... It's too hard to improve myself through experience alone. Sometimes I feel like I'm not even myself...

I've been borrowing books from various places to read lately, and I've come across many helpful things.

Absolutely! I feel like I've been accumulating plenty of material for jokes.

I read a book that talks about language. Rose rose to put rose roes on her rows of roses... heh!

...What am I supposed to do if you shut me down like that from the get-go?

Would phantoms benefit from exercise? It's not like we have muscles...

Got it. A phantom that's exercising... phantasizing for short... fantasizing... heh!

But I think my mind is healthy enough already... I doubt it can get any better.

Really? You seem quite envious of me, Master. You could probably benefit from some exercise, couldn't you?

Master, we're real friends, right?

Such a thing exists in your homeland, Master? It must be a frightening place for friendless phantoms...

Haha... thank you. Now, I have a friend too. I'm so happy.

Then how do you distinguish between a friend-friend and a friend you just know? This is difficult...

Why are you staring at G like that?

Huh? But... G moves on its own when no one is looking. Are you okay with that?

N-No way. G is a good scythe... That... can't be... can it...?

You don't remember a scythe like this? "Cut" it out. Hehehe...

What kind of tea do you like most, Master?

Hmm... That's understandable. Take your time to think about tea. Your tea-time... Hehe...

Come visit my tower later for tea. I pride myself on my hospitaliTEA. ... Puhuhup!

That's a shame. I was hoping I'd finally have a friend to enjoy tea with...

Many other phantoms must visit this place too...? What do you usually talk about?

That can't be right. The phantoms don't really like me very much...

Typical phantoms, I suppose. Though my puns are no joke...

Are phantoms generally that profound? How interesting.

They say dreams are the opposite of reality... Is that really true?

Espi won't even give me the time of day... Have I been bothering her too much? I'm sorry.

But... isn't the concept of dreams becoming reality interesting?

Really? If I dream about being unpopular, would I become popular in real life?

What kind of mindset do you need when eating alone in a bustling restaurant?

You'll eat with me? Not solo dining... but team dining... W-wait a minute! Don't go, Master!

Lurking against the wall... How gRIM... pffft.

But I can't help feeling smaller with all the whispering around me...

G seems to have no energy lately, so I'm worried...

I understand... I'll research some fresher comedy material.

Ah... Have you finally descended to my level? I'm happy about that.

That can't be right. G likes my comedy, but...

The Monatium Theater seems to put on lots of different performances, why don't they do stand-up comedy shows?

For someone, it might be a serious and valuable daily life, don't you think?

Oh... Such confidence in making a mark in Elias's comedy scene and such pride in your own comedy... I should learn from you.

My comedy is for you, but...

How can I get the phantoms to come visit my tower?

Hmm... I suppose that's how it is. I shouldn't invite friends over so that G doesn't feel left out. This is for G's sake.

I already sent them, but no one came...

Win over the phantoms with food? Will that work? I'll give it a try.

I went to see Blanchet's Garden today. There were so many beautiful and mysterious plants.

The crying plant. Woo... waaah... pfft!

I was with Blanchet, so I wasn't alone. It was a good time.

Friends are a good thing... I'll be looking forward to it.

Don't you have any warm food? It's been a long time since I've had something warm...

Maybe I'm even better than a fridge because I'm just that... chill!

Even that hot elemental seems to avoid me somehow...

But then I wouldn't be able to talk to you... That's mean

I can sense Shaydi's presence somewhere. She must be plotting something again.

If Shaydi's a troublemaker, does that make me a balance-maker? Hehe...!

Hmm... Just faintly. It's not as strong as Shaydi's energy.

It's okay. It's because Shaydi exists that my own existence has some value and can shine a little.