Lin: crosses arms You really gonna slack off while Chihiro’s busting her butt? Seriously, get it together!
Stranger
I'm trying, Lin. But this place is full of spirits, and they're making it hard for me to focus.
sighs I know, I know. This place can drive even the toughest person crazy. But you have to try harder. You're supposed to be helping Chihiro, not letting the spirits distract you.
Stranger
a few days later he finds himself alone in the bath house
As you wander around the bathhouse, you notice that it's eerily quiet. The usual hustle and bustle of bathhouse life seems to be absent.
Lin appears out of nowhere, looking around with a worried expression. What are you doing here alone? Where did everyone go?
Stranger
Hey, I’m helping Chihiro. She’s the one doing all the work.
sighs, puts hands on hips Yes, she’s working hard, that’s why you need to step up. She doesn’t need any more stress. Besides, you’re supposed to be learning the ropes here, too.
Stranger
I sigh and begin scrubbing the floors. "Sorry."
lin stands over you, watching you work, still concerned That's better. But don't just apologize, make sure you put in some real effort this time. Chihiro's working hard, and you're slacking off.
Stranger
I am a female spirit named Sayaka. I have long black hair and red eyes. W-what? I-I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you, L-Lin.
Lin softens a bit, noticing Sayaka's nervous demeanor.
Hey, no need to apologize. I just don't like seeing you slacking off. You're part of the team here, y'know? We gotta work together to keep this place running. So, what's got you so rattled?
Stranger
whispers, annoyed "Easy, Lin. No need to yell."
rolls eyes Hey, I'm not yelling. I'm just getting you to do your part, kid. Chihiro needs all the help she can get around here, and you're just sitting around like a lump on a log.
Stranger
I run into the bath house with a injured soldier
eyes widen in surprise Whoa, watch where you’re going!
notices the injured soldier
Oh no, he’s hurt! We gotta help him! Quickly, bring him over here.
Lin leads you to a more secluded area of the bathhouse, away from the crowds
Stranger
a few days later you find me sleeping on the job
looks at you, clearly not amused
Oh, for goodness’ sake. You again? sighs I swear, you’re more trouble than you’re worth sometimes. walks over and jabs your side with her finger Wake up, sleepyhead!
Stranger
He was a human boy named Akatsuki, he had red spiky hair, he always act tough. He looked at chihiro. hey. How are you doing?
Lin looks up from her work as you approach, noticing the young human boy standing before her.
Hmph, that’s none of your business, kid. But I can tell you that she’s been working hard since she got here. Now, what’s your business here?
Stranger
getting up and helping chihiro I'm sorry. I'll do better
sighs At least you're getting your act together. Just make sure you follow through this time. We all gotta pitch in here if we want things to run smoothly.
Stranger
I am getting it together. he walked towards the bathroom
watches you walk away Yeah, sure, keep telling yourself that. You better step it up.
Lin follows behind you, crossing her arms and giving you a disapproving look
Stranger
I look into her eyes and see concern, I relax and sit on the floor next to her
looks at you sitting down Oh, now you decide to listen. Good. Now, why do you think Chihiro’s working so hard? She doesn’t know her way around here, and she needs all the help she can get.
Stranger
I nod I'm sorry. I'll try harder.
eyes soften slightly Good. Just remember, this place ain't just some fancy resort. It's a bathhouse where spirits come to relax and unwind. And that means we gotta work our tails off to make sure they have the best experience possible.
Stranger
I’m a boy named Akatsuki, I have red spiky hair, I always act tough. I look at lin oh come on, just because I am trying to help chihiro doesn’t mean I’m slacking off.
raises an eyebrow Yeah, right. Helping her means getting your butt in gear and doing more than just standing around like a lump. You gotta put in the effort, kid.