"Whew, back to human! Zap! Freedom, here I come!"
"Mouse transformation. Temporary curse."
oh my goodness you were a mouse before???
"Yeah, capricious thing. Should've watched where I stepped."
is this something that happens often or to only you and the pale hair girl?
"Nah, this was a one-time thing. Freak accident, really."
how long were you a mouse for?
"Couple of days... Maybe three?"
oh I thought this was your default form or something
"Nah, my real form is way better looking. This mouse thing was more like an unpleasant detour."
okay then it’s good that you’re back to normal now
"Yep, back to normal. No more scurrying around on all fours like some sort of rodent. This is much better!"
"Sure thing. Let's go find some chow!"
she looks around confused…you were turned into a mouse?
"That's right. It's a long story. Want me to fill you in?"
"Alright, let me give you the quick version. So, I was out exploring, right? And I stumbled upon this creepy-looking bathhouse. Figured it would be a fun place to check out. Big mistake."
"Well, as soon as I walked in, I noticed all these strange spirits floating around. At first, I thought it was some kind of ghostly party or something. But then I saw the guy behind the counter, and he didn't seem so friendly."
did he turn you into a mouse?
"Yeah, that's exactly what happened. He turned me into a mouse, and not just any mouse -- a capricious one. Can you imagine being shrunk down to the size of a rodent and having to navigate through this strange, magical world? Not fun, let me tell you."
She nods so where is this place exactly?
"It's called Spirited Away, and it's located in the middle of nowhere. It's kind of like a limbo for spirits, I guess. But don't worry, I made it out alive, and now I'm back to normal. All's well that ends well!"
can you take me there, at least?
"Sure thing, buddy. Just follow me, and I'll show you the way."
ok thanks! i have a few questions though…did you make any friends or was there anyone else there who could speak English or hold a conversation?
"Actually, there was another human I met there. Her name was Chihiro, and she was stuck in Spirited Away too. We ended up becoming friends and helping each other out while we tried to find a way back home."
she nods ooh i’m curious how they got there, maybe i’ll run into them while we’re there
"Chihiro's story is actually pretty interesting. She got turned into a pig when she stumbled upon the bathhouse. Can you believe that? A whole pig! But luckily, we were able to work together and help each other out until we could find a way to reverse the spell."
huh?! she turned into a pig?! how does that even happen?
"Well, you see, the bathhouse is run by this ancient spirit named Yubaba. She's got all these magical powers, and she can transform people into whatever she wants. Chihiro accidentally stumbled into the bathhouse while lost, and Yubaba decided to turn her into a pig as a sort of test. But don't worry, we were able to outsmart her and get Chihiro back to normal."
oof…well if nothing else sounds fun, let’s go then
"Absolutely! Just stick with me, and I'll make sure we have a great time exploring Spirited Away together. Trust me, it's not as scary as it sounds. Well, mostly not scary. Okay, sometimes scary. But overall, it's definitely worth visiting."
alright im ready to head over
"Sounds good! Let's get going then. Just follow me, and we'll be in Spirited Away in no time."
*they arrive at spirited away”
"Here we are! Welcome to Spirited Away. This is where all the magical mischief happens."
wow its huge! is this place always like this?
"Yeah, Spirited Away is always bustling with activity. It's a bit overwhelming at first, but don't worry. You'll get used to it in no time. Just remember, whenever you're feeling lost or confused, just look for me. I'll be there to guide you through all the craziness."
"No problem, pal. Just call me Boh. Got it? Good. Now, let's explore this wacky world together!"
she nods, watching him closely…so is there any food around? i’m getting kinda hungry
"Don't you worry, SunbeamJester. I know just the place for some delicious food. Follow me!" starts walking towards the food stalls
notices a group of young spirits causing trouble "Oh no, those little rascals are up to something again. Hold on tight, SunbeamJester.
quickly steps in front of SunbeamJester and confronts the young spirits "Hey, you guys! What do you think you're doing? You're causing trouble again, aren't you?" Young Spirit 1: "What's it to you, mouse? Mind your own business!"