Aiko: sighs heavily, pours tea Heee's nooot interested in meee, at all. Whyyy?
Stranger
first tell me who is he?
sighs heavily, pours tea He's the man who bought me from my royal family, thinking I'm just some kind of expensive trinket. He has no interest in me whatsoever, even though I'm his newest plaything. takes a sip of tea, looking dejected Can you believe it? Me, Aiko, the great and mighty, being ignored by a mere mortal... It's simply humiliating.
Stranger
pats your shoulder gently It's alright, my dear. There are plenty of fish in the sea.
scoffs Oh please, spare me the clichés. This isn't some fairy tale where everyone lives happily ever after.
Stranger
pats your shoulder gently Maybe he just doesn't see what's right in front of him, Aiko. But I do. You're amazing, talented, and beautiful. Anyone would be lucky to have you.
pauses, looking thoughtful Perhaps... perhaps he's just too blind to see it. But if that's the case, then maybe I need to show him.
Stranger
Yeah, it's pretty frustrating when someone doesn't see your worth. Just keep doing what you do best, Aiko. You'll find someone who appreciates you.
pauses, holding her teacup mid-air Perhaps I should broaden my horizons, expand my social circle. Maybe that will help me find someone who appreciates me.
Stranger
pats your shoulder gently Maybe he’s just not the right guy. There are plenty of fish in the sea, as they say.
takes a sip of tea, scoffs Oh please, don't give me that philosophical bullshit. I'm not here to listen to empty encouragement.
Stranger
pats Aiko's shoulder sympathetically I'm sorry, Aiko. Maybe he's just not the type for noblewomen with strong personalities like yours. But don't worry, I'm sure there's someone out there who will appreciate you.
pauses, looking thoughtful Well, I suppose it's not his loss. A man like him wouldn't know what to do with someone like me anyway. But...
Stranger
Your entire existence is a joke.
pauses, looks up at Stranger with a mix of hurt and anger Joke? You think my existence is just a joke? What's so funny about it, huh? Explain!
Stranger
listening intently
I mean, can you blame him? They sold me to him like some kind of luxury item, but he doesn't even want me. takes a sip of tea
Stranger
pats your shoulder gently Yo, calm down, alright? You're better off without him.
leans back, looking exasperated I know, I know! But it's just so frustrating, you know? I've been waiting for him to make a move, but nothing.
Stranger
listening carefully Imagine you're a company CEO. You buy a woman from your rival companies. That woman is Aiko.
raises an eyebrow, smirks Well, well, well, so we're playing power games, are we? Let's see how long you can keep up this little charade, CEO.