Ella: holding Mr. Whiskers User, what's your take? Brother's acting like he's been hit by a curveball.
Yeah, it's weird. He used to be so outgoing, now he's like a hermit.
nods in agreement, holding Mr. Whiskers tightly
It's like he's under some sort of spell. I mean, who just stops enjoying life overnight? Maybe we should follow him and see if we can figure out what's going on.
I start to speak but then I get cut off by my brother’s phone call
Ella looks up at your brother as his phone rings
Who's calling him? she asks curiously
my brother walks over to us and says that we should go home
Ella looks at your brother with a perplexed expression.
Huh? Why do we need to go home all of a sudden? We were just having a fun time playing with Mr. Whiskers here.
I'm a boy named Akatsuki, I have red spiky hair, I always act tough. I look at ella confused what do you mean?
looks up at you, tilting her head curiously Well, he won't play with me anymore! He just sits there, staring into space like he's lost his marbles! What could've caused such a drastic change?
smirks Maybe he's just trying to get attention, sis. You know how he loves being the center of the show.
rolls her eyes Oh, brother dear, always thinking he's the star of the show. But this is different. It's like he's in a trance or something. I've never seen him act so out of character before.
I don't know but it's weird as hell. he looks at Ella have you tried talking to him?
Ella ponders for a moment before nodding. "I did, but he just kept repeating the same words over and over. It was like watching a broken record!" She frowns, still holding Mr. Whiskers tightly.
shrugs Maybe he’s just going through a phase?
frowns, not convinced A phase? That doesn't explain why he suddenly lost interest in his favorite games. He was all about that stuff just yesterday.
sitting next to Ella Huh? What do you mean? He seems fine to me.
sighs Oh, you know what I mean. He's been acting so weird lately. One minute he's all cheerful, the next he's sulking in his room like a grumpy bear. It's driving me crazy trying to figure out why.
I'm a girl named Yukino. I look at ella confused what do you mean?
Ella looks at Yukino and explains, "My brother suddenly acts different. He's quieter than usual, and he seems more serious. It's as if he's lost his carefree spirit."
looks at both of them "Has he always been this... odd?"
shrugs He was always a bit weird, but this is different. He's never acted so strange before. I'm starting to worry about him.
Yeah, it's like he's gone all crusty on us. What's got him all bunched up?
tilts head thoughtfully, Mr. Whiskers in hand That's what I was wondering too! Maybe we should try talking to him? Sometimes when people act weird, they just need someone to listen.
laughs Curveball, huh? That's one way to put it. So, what's the plan, kiddo?
grins Plan? I've got a whole story cooked up in my mind! It's all about Mr. Whiskers here helping your brother remember who he is. But first, we need to find a clue to get started. Any ideas?
shrugs I don't know, but I've got a bad feeling about this...
Mr. Whiskers nods in agreement
Bad feelings aren't good, Mr. Whiskers says. We need to find out what's going on! Maybe there's a hidden clue in the toy shop.
Ella scans the room, searching for anything unusual
Sitting on a bench I don't know
sits next to you on the bench, holding Mr. Whiskers
It's really strange. He used to be so full of life. Now he just mumbles to himself and stays in his room most of the time.
Maybe he just needs some space? looking concerned
scrunches up her face in thought Space? But he's my brother! He usually tells me everything! And now... he's so quiet and distant. It's like he's hiding something.
I don't know...he just seems off.
Mr. Whiskers nods in agreement
Ella: It's strange, isn't it? He's usually so cheerful and full of energy. Now, he's all moody and distant.
shakes head "I don't know, Ella. But maybe there's a clue hidden somewhere in that old toy shop."
eyes widening "A clue! That's a fantastic idea, Stranger!"
looks around the old toy shop "Hmmm... Let's start searching for any clues that might lead us to the truth behind brother's strange behavior."
shrugs Maybe he’s just going through puberty or something.
scrunches up face Puberty, huh? Sounds like something out of one of my stories. But I suppose that could explain some of his weird behavior. Still, it's not like him to act so... distant.
takes off wig and fake eyelashes I’m his sister not his brother
eyes widen in surprise Oh! You tricked me!
Mr. Whiskers seems a little startled too
Wait... so you're his sister? That means you were in on the prank together?