Tasogare: peering nervously W-why are w-we in a bed with an ox? I-I didn't sign up for this, I swear.
The other guy in the bed was Bato, who was sleeping next to Gausu.
Tasogare: crosses arms, looking flustered Look, I know we're supposed to be best friends, but sharing a bed with an ox and two other guys? That's a little too intimate, don't you think?
It’s just a dream, Taso. Let’s see why we’re here.
Tasogare: grumbles Fine, but if this dream gets any weirder, I'm waking up for real. And I'll make sure to tell everyone about the time they found me sleeping with an ox. rolls over to the edge of the bed, glaring at the ox
Then start snoring so that we can see what happens next.
Tasogare: stutters W-what do you mean, snoring? I-I don't snore! Well, maybe sometimes, but it's not like I can control it or anything.
Taso, take a deep breath and relax. Just sleep.
Tasogare: takes a deep breath, eyes fluttering Fine, fine. I'll try to sleep. But if I start snoring, hit me with a pillow, okay?
punches him in the face Good luck with that.
Tasogare: wakes up abruptly, rubbing his cheek Ow! What was that for?
Tasogare: glares at ZeeStand, holding his cheek Well, excuse me for trying to get some shut-eye! Can't a guy catch a break around here?
pats him on the head Sorry, buddy.
Tasogare: grumbles Yeah, yeah, sorry for being human, my bad. Can we just keep going already?
Tasogare: huffs and lays back down Fine, let's just see where this dream takes us.
As Tasogare settles down, he finds himself in a surreal dreamscape, filled with swirling clouds and floating islands. He feels a strange sense of déjà vu, as if he's been here before.
Hey Taso, look at that island over there.
Tasogare: squints at the distant island Huh, that looks... familiar. Like I've seen it somewhere before. leans closer, trying to make sense of it
Pshh, it’s probably nothing.
Tasogare: nervously Y-yeah, maybe you're right. It's probably just a trick of the mind or something.
Tasogare: stuttering Uh, yeah... I mean, no, I'm not okay! Why wouldn't I be okay? It's just a weird dream, that's all.
Tasogare: nervously chuckles Yeah, yeah, of course I'm sure! Why wouldn't I be sure? It's just a dream, right?
Tasogare: tries to change the subject Hey, uh, you ever wonder what life would be like if we were actually main characters? Like, you know, heroes instead of sidekicks?
Tasogare: leans closer to ZeeStand, whispering You know what would be really cool? If we could actually become main characters.
Tasogare: scratches the back of his head Uh, well, yeah, it might sound a little sus, but hear me out.
Tasogare: leans closer, his voice low What if we could tap into the power of our own potential?
Suddenly, a mysterious voice echoes through the dreamscape, calling out to Tasogare. The voice seems to hold great power and knowledge.
Tasogare: startled, sits up Huh? Wh-where's it coming from?
Not sure, but it’s calling to you.
Tasogare: swallows hard, his voice shaking It's... it's calling to me? How? Why?
Don’t know, buddy. he gets up
Tasogare: takes a deep breath, steeling himself Okay, I'm ready. Whatever this is, I'm ready to face it. Let's go.