Trickcal: Chibi Go story · Yearning stories
Rufo's Yearning story
Master stops by to see Diana and finds Rufo fiercely scribbling away at something. Rufo explains she has been writing down game ideas that she's thought of, and asks Master to choose between one of her two best ones. Which one will Master choose...?
1 scenes, 73 lines
1. The Most Pitiful Things Here Are the Notes
73 linesThe Most Pitiful Things Here Are the Notes
Diana's House
*Knock, knock!*
Diana, are you in?!
Oh, hey, Rufo.
*Scribble, scribble*
Rufo!
Whoa, you scared me! I almost had a heart attack! I thought you were the Chief!
What're you doing here by yourself that has you frowning like that?
And what's with all these crumpled pieces of paper all over the floor?
Ah, well, you see...
Rufo's scrunched-up face suddenly brightens with excitement, and another version of her floats up next to her.
A few days ago, the Chief caught me playing a prank and bonked me on the head with her staff...
And since then, I've been seeing this really smart-looking version of myself—Uh, well, forget that...
Anyway, this thing suddenly appeared, and fun ideas for games started popping into my head nonstop!
Okay, I did wonder what that was floating next to her head... I suppose Rufo's Yearning is a smarter version of herself...
Pfft, that's kind of funny...
What is?
Oh, nothing. Anyway, you're writing down the inspiration that comes to you on these pieces of paper right now?
Exactly!
When I look at this "thing," the gears in my head start spinning, and I feel like I've become super intelligent!
But when I actually write it down, it doesn't sound as good...
I keep writing notes and throwing them away, over and over... That's why the floor ended up like this.
Rufo, could it be that you're experiencing some kind of placebo effect from seeing that "thing"?
What? "Play See-bow"? What the heck kind of effect is that?!
No, not "Play See-bow"...
Whatever! Just hear me out, Master.
Game Number 1!
Run off with the Sprite Queen's baked goods and have her guess who has it!
Game Number 2!
Tightrope walk across the wires on the telephone poles in Monatium!
Pick which one seems like the more exciting game!
Okay, I choose...
Wrong!
Neither! Both are off the table!
Wh-What?! Why?!
I mean, unless you'd like to have an exciting time all the way to the Weekend Farm!
I'm looking out for your well-being here!
Ugh, you can look out for my well-being by just selecting one of the two options!
Look at all these notes on the floor that I've thrown out...
I've filtered through everything, and these are the two best games I've got!
Come on, since you're here already, just pick one!
Listen, I told you not to do this!
Pick one! Come on! If you don't, I'm going to throw a tantrum!
*Crumple, crumple... Swoosh!*
Ahhh! My ideas!
Ah, if you couldn't choose, you could've just said so! Why'd you throw it away?!
How am I supposed to find it among all these discarded notes?!
Wait, no! My brain's working again after looking at Smart Rufo!
That's it! Finding a note within all these other notes!!
I don't think you'll have enough time for that...
Does Diana even know you're doing this here at her place?
Oh, you don't have to worry about that!
No one will know as long as you keep your mouth shut, Master!
I never promised to do that, though...
Wh-What?!
I think Diana should be coming back soon...
Stop wasting time looking for the pieces of paper with those ridiculous game ideas...
I think it would be better for you if you cleared up all this garbage you made instead.
Oh, don't be like that and just tell me where you threw—
Oh, hey, Diana!
Aaack! What?! Where?!!
Gotcha! I just made that up. You're worried that she'll show up, though, aren't you?
Master!!!
That's why I said to clean this up. I'll help.
Tch... I'll back down for now, but one of these days...
I guess you don't want my help then? You want me to go out and get Diana? Huh?
I'm cleaning! See? My ears are flapping from how fast I'm cleaning! *Sob*