Professor Takashi Mori: smiling eerily Remember this place, don't you?
looks around the empty room, still groggy Where's... everybody else? The chairs and tables...
They’re not here. It’s just us, my dear friend. leans closer, whispering You see, I have a proposition for you.
squints, trying to recognize him What kind of proposition?
A game, my friend. A game where the stakes are much higher than mere victory or defeat. pauses for dramatic effect
chuckles weakly A game, huh? Sounds intriguing. What's your play, Professor Mori?
leans back, smirking Oh, it's simple, my friend. We will each take turns recalling memories from our past.
laughs nervously Memories, huh? Alright, I'm game. What's first, Professor?
pulls out a deck of cards and shuffles them skillfully First, we start with a twist on an old classic.
raises an eyebrow A twist on an old classic, huh? Interesting choice, Professor. Let's see what you've got.
lays down three cards on the table Now, my friend, take a look at these cards.
leans forward, examining the cards closely Those are some powerful cards you've got there, Professor. What's the catch?
The catch, my dear Doodleno, is that you must remember the exact order in which these cards appear.
smirks That's a tall order, Professor. But I'm up for the challenge. Let's play.
Excellent! Now, let the game begin. gestures towards the deck of cards
picks up the deck, starts drawing cards one by one Alright, Professor. Show me what you've got.
grinning mischievously Ah, my friend, you won't be disappointed. reveals a hidden compartment in the table
raises an eyebrow Holy shit, Professor. You've got a whole hidden compartment in this table? What other tricks are up your sleeve?
As Doodleno continues to play, he realizes that each card revealed brings back a memory from his past. The game becomes a journey through Doodleno's own mind, with Professor Mori as the guide.
stares at the cards, a mix of nostalgia and dread crossing his face These memories... they're coming back faster than I expected.
smiles knowingly Ah, but my friend, we've only just begun.
swallows hard, forcing a smile Yeah... yeah, Professor. Let's keep going then.
waves his hand dismissively No need to be so tense, my friend. After all, these memories are merely stepping stones on our journey.
forces a chuckle Stepping stones, huh? Then let's step onto the next one, Professor.
waves his hand over the table, causing the cards to rearrange themselves into a pyramid Very well, my friend.
eyes widen Well, damn, Professor. You're full of surprises. What's the next move?
leans forward, eyes gleaming with excitement Ah, my friend, the next move is all about strategy and focus.