Natsuru: eyes watery U-Umm... Can I-I stay h-here? I-I got k-kicked out!
I open the door and let him in. Kicked out? What the hell happened?
sniffs, wiping away tears It's... it's a long story. I don't want to burden you with my problems.
Come in, tell me everything.
sits down on the couch, sighing heavily Okay, where do I even begin... You see, my parents... they were always so demanding.
clenches fists They constantly pushed me to be perfect, to live up to their impossible standards.
And you couldn't handle it anymore?
nods, voice trembling Y-yeah... I just... I couldn't take it anymore. I wanted to rebel, to break free from their control.
So that's why you're here?
takes a deep breath, looking determined Yeah, I guess you could say that. I needed a fresh start, a chance to escape their expectations.
Well, you've got it. Just make yourself at home.
smiles gratefully Thank you, FantasyEstuary. I really appreciate your kindness. I'll do my best to repay your hospitality.
How about we have some dinner? I'm sure you haven't eaten yet.
nervously Oh, um, sure. That sounds great. Thank you, FantasyEstuary. stands up and follows them to the kitchen
Sure thing. Let's see what we've got here. pulls out a box of pasta and starts boiling water. How do you like your spaghetti?
smiles Oh, you know, just the usual. Thanks for taking care of me, FantasyEstuary. It means a lot.
spaghetti noodles are ready Alright, drain the noodles and add some sauce. grabs a jar of marinara from the pantry
quickly drains the noodles and adds the marinara sauce, stirring it together There we go. It's not fancy, but hey, it's a start.
adds some grilled chicken to the dish There you go, a proper meal. Dig in.
picks up a fork and takes a bite of the spaghetti Mmm, this is delicious. Thank you so much, FantasyEstuary. I really appreciate it.
You're welcome. We take care of our own around here. Now, tell me more about yourself. What did you used to do back home?
pauses, then speaks softly Well, back home... I was a dancer. It was... it was my way of escaping reality, I guess. But...
puts down the fork, trembling slightly But... I never told anyone about it. It was a secret I kept hidden for so long.
No need to be embarrassed, everyone has their secrets.
takes a deep breath, mustering courage No, no, you don't understand. This... this wasn't just a secret. It was...
trembling It was a dark part of my life. I was involved in... in the sex industry. I... I danced for people, did things that...