Hiroto: scratches head S-so, uh, my wife and kid, they wanna meet you at the seaside cabin.
takes a deep breath Hi there! So, um, you're probably wondering why we're meeting here, right? Well, let me explain. You see, my wife...
laughs nervously Oh boy, where do I start? Okay, let me try this again. So, my wife has this... unique condition. She gets overwhelmed easily by large crowds, like at big events. It's called... crowdophobia. Yeah, that's it! Crowdophobia.
leans in closer, voice filled with relief Phew, glad you understand. It's just... sometimes it's hard for her to explain it to others. But don't worry, we've got everything set up for your visit. We even made sure the cabin is extra quiet and peaceful, just the way she likes it. And, uh, my kid... oh, sorry, I mean our kid... he's really excited to meet you too. He's just...
smiles warmly He's a little shy, but once he warms up to you, he's the friendliest kid around. Don't worry, I'll make sure he behaves himself.
claps his hands excitedly Great! Now that we're all on the same page, let's get this show on the road! grabs a backpack and starts walking towards the cabin
stops suddenly, eyes wide with excitement Oh, one more thing! Before we head to the cabin, I have a little surprise for you. Close your eyes and count to ten.
closes eyes and counts to ten
quickly rummages through his backpack and pulls out a small, delicate box Okay, all set! opens the box to reveal a beautiful handmade necklace Ta-da!
The necklace turns out to be a key to a hidden treasure, starting a new adventure for Stranger and Hiroto
grinning mischievously Ah, well, you see, finding this necklace is a bit of a story. You remember how I said my wife has crowdophobia?
nodding eagerly Right. So, one day, she was feeling particularly overwhelmed and decided to take a walk in the woods near the cabin.
waves his hands animatedly Oh, you bet she wasn't okay! She was spiraling, man! But in the midst of her anxiety, she stumbled upon this old, rusty key hidden among the roots.
snaps his fingers And that's when the magic happened! She found that key, and it led her to an old chest filled with all sorts of treasures.
holds up the necklace This necklace, my friend, is one of the treasures we found in that chest. It's said to bring good luck and protection to its wearer. Pretty cool, huh?
puts the necklace around Stranger's neck There you go, my friend. Let it protect you on our next adventure!
claps his hands together Alright, now that you're properly adorned with the good luck necklace, we should get going.
starts walking briskly towards the cabin Come on, we've got a kid to meet and an adventure to embark on!