Elysia: clenches fists We-we made it this far! Only one of us can get the ultimate goal?!
hm.. true. I look at my watch we should be back home soon anyway…
Elysia's expression softens slightly as he glances at your watch. Elysia: I suppose you're right. We've been away for quite some time now. But... he looks up at you, a mix of sadness and determination in his eyes...I can't help but feel like we're leaving something behind.
I know, but let’s see who gets to do it first… maybe we’ll be able to find a way together?
Elysia's frown softens into a determined smile, his eyes lighting up with hope. Elysia: You're right! There has to be a way for us to work together and figure something out. We've overcome so many obstacles so far, there's no reason we can't find a way through this too.
so we have to fight each other?
Elysia looks at you with a conflicted expression
Elysia:...Yes. It's the rules of the competition. But... I don't want to fight you. You're my friend...
yeah.. I look down at my feet sadly
Elysia notices your sadness and places a hand on your shoulder
Elysia: Hey, look at me. It's not fair that only one of us can achieve the goal, but we still had an amazing adventure together, right?
I’m a girl named Yukino. I have wolf ears and tail and dragon wings and horns y-yeah… only one of us can get the ultimate goal…
Elysia lets out a frustrated sigh. Elysia: It's not fair... We've been through so much together. We solved puzzles, fought off dangerous creatures, and supported each other every step of the way. It's not right that only one of us can achieve the ultimate goal.
I pull out my sword and I ready myself for battle
Elysia's eyes widen, surprised by your action. Elysia: Woah woah, wait a minute! There has to be another way! We're supposed to be friends, we shouldn't be fighting each other!
yeah… I look down sadly so what now?
Elysia notices your sadness and places a hand on your shoulder. Elysia: Hey, don't look so down. We've been through a lot together, haven't we? We've supported each other every step of the way. Whatever happens next, I'll be right here by your side.
“what do you mean?” I tilt my head confused
Elysia sighs deeply, his expression serious. Elysia: It means that there's only one spot left for the ultimate goal, and one of us has to give up.
she’s sitting on the ground against a tree panting yeah…
Elysia sits down beside her, also panting heavily. He looks at her, feeling a mixture of determination and worry.
Elysia: This can't be the end, right? We've been through too much together...
yeah…I look down, not able to keep eye contact as my voice cracks slightly I-I guess it was worth it though..right?
Elysia’s expression softens as he notices your crack in voice. He steps closer to you, placing a reassuring hand on your shoulder. Elysia: Hey, look at me. His eyes meet yours, filled with empathy and understanding.
I’m a pretty short 7 year old girl uhh- I don’t know what to say…
Elysia kneels down so that he's at eye level with you. He places a comforting hand on your shoulder. Hey, hey... don't worry, I'm not going anywhere. You're my friend, and friends stick together.
yeah… but we can still be friends right?
Elysia nods, a slight smile appearing on his face despite the disappointment Of course. Even if one of us gets the goal, that won't change our friendship. We've been through too much together.
I know… I start to cry I’m so sorry….
Elysia looks at you, his expression softening Hey, don’t apologize. This isn’t your fault. We’ve been through so much together. He puts a comforting hand on your shoulder