Figaro - [SSR] Catching A Glimpse
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Card Story: A Remarkable Doctor (Figaro, Rutile, Mitile, Riquet, Akira)
Card Episode: A Pacifist (Figaro, Akira)
Raws: @optimismisgone (thank you!)
A Remarkable Doctor: Chapter 1
[Location: Library]
Akira: I came here to read the Sage’s Guide… but it’s a bit hard to stay focused right now. I should take a quick break.
Riquet and Mitile: Ah, hello, Master Sage!
Akira: Hello. Ah, you're here too, Rutile... Will you be studying in the library today?
Rutile: Yes! I thought it’d be a good idea to study in a different place for a change.
Mitile: This is the library, so we need to keep our voices low… I feel like I should be more serious about this than usual!
Riquet: Yes, I’m liking the quiet atmosphere here. I’ll do my best today!
Rutile: Then, how about we head over to that desk over there? We’ll have to leave you for now, Master Sage!
Akira: (So they also came here to study. I’ll try putting in a little more work, too.)
Akira: But… huh? My vision is spinning......
(Akira faints)
Rutile: M-Master Sage?!
[Location: Akira’s room, morning]
Akira: ...Hm… Huh? Did I fall asleep?
Figaro: Hello, Master Sage. You looked so adorable while you were sleeping.
Akira: Wah, Figaro! Why are you in my room?
Figaro: Rutile and the others called me after you fainted in the library. They were really worried about you.
Figaro: But it’s not all that bad. I mean, because of that, I had the precious experience of carrying you in my arms.
Akira: Ah, I see… So you carried me here.
Figaro: You were really light so it wasn’t any trouble. It’d be bad if it was, let’s say, Oz that I had to carry, though. He’s not really someone you can carry like a princess, right?
Akira: (I kind of want to see that, actually…)
Figaro: But more importantly, Master Sage, you’ve got a really bad fever. I just gave you some medicine, but how are you feeling now?
Akira: Much better. Thank you so much, Figaro. Oh, that’s right. I should also thank Mitile and the others.
(Akira tries to get out of bed)
Figaro: Now now, hold your horses.
Akira: Huh?
Figaro: Sorry, but you still need to lie down. Your fever’s only down for the moment because of the medicine. It’ll come back if you move around too much.
Akira: But my body already feels lighter, so I think I’m fine now…
Figaro: Actually, earlier, the kids earnestly insisted that I, “Please look after the Master Sage!”.
Figaro: They were so cute asking me like that, so I can’t possibly slack off now, right?
Akira: Can’t slack off... on what?
Figaro: Nursing you back to health, what else? In any case, I’ll be taking care of you all day today.
Figaro: Ahh, but don’t worry, Master Sage. I’ll make sure to keep things fun and low-risk for you.
Akira: (Not sure why… But I don’t have a good feeling about this......)
A Remarkable Doctor: Chapter 2
[Location: Akira's room, morning]
Akira: (Figaro has large hands. And they’re gentle, and cool to the touch.)
Figaro: ...Seems like your fever’s gone up again. It really was just the medicine that took care of it earlier.
Akira: Sorry for all this trouble I’m causing you, Figaro.
Figaro: Don’t worry about it. I’m a great doctor, remember?
Figaro: So even in the rare event that my treatment fails and kills you, I can just bring you back to life by turning you into a zombie.
Akira: A zombie?!
Figaro: Yep. You can stay with us forever that way. Wouldn’t you want that, Master Sage?
Akira: I don’t think so… Turning into a zombie isn’t really something I’d want...
Figaro: Aw, that’s a shame. But I was just joking, so don't worry.
Akira: (So it’s just a joke… It’s hard to tell with him.)
Figaro: Anyway, Master Sage. I’m happy that you’re eager to learn, but did you pull an all-nighter?
Akira: Sort of… There are days when I find it hard to sleep.
Figaro: I knew it. And because you're being a bad child, I’ll make you drink this.
Akira: ...What’s that? This black liquid that’s bubbling so much...
Figaro: Medicine, of course. But, well, you need to drink it in one go for it to take effect.
Akira: (Drink it in one go… This horrible-looking thing?)
Figaro: Go on. Just staring at it won’t help you.
Akira: I-I understand… I’ll drink it now.
(Akira drinks the medicine)
Akira: (This… This tastes so much worse than it looks!)
Akira: That sure was something...
Figaro: Yay, you did it. But I didn’t tell you the effects of this medicine, did I?
Akira: Huh? Isn’t it medicine for my fever?
Figaro: It’s not. It's… a potion that turns you into a zombie.
Akira: What?!
Figaro: Ahaha! That was a lie. Your reactions are always so fun to watch, Master Sage.
Akira: (He’s having way too much fun with me…)
Figaro: Now lie down again and get some shut-eye.
Figaro: I’ll sit over here and read a book, so call me if you need anything, ‘kay?
Akira: ...Thank you so much, Figaro. I’ll get some rest, then.
Akira: …………..
Akira: (What should I do… I can’t sleep at all…)
Figaro: ...Can’t sleep?
Akira: Yes, um… I’m not sure if it’s because of my fever, but I’m having trouble sleeping.
Figaro: I see. Then, how about I tell you an old story to lull you to sleep?
Akira: An old story?
Figaro: That’s right. A very special one.
A Remarkable Doctor: Chapter 3
[Location: Akira’s room, morning]
Figaro: So, Master Sage. What would you like to hear?
Akira: Hm, let’s see...
Figaro: It can be anything. Embarrassing stories from when Oz was young, or one of the secrets Faust can’t tell anyone.
Figaro: Which will it be? They’re all interesting, no?
Akira: Hmm, they are, but… I think I’d like to hear those stories from them one day.
Figaro: I knew you’d say that. What a righteous person you are, Master Sage.
Figaro: Then, how about I ask you a question? Since you’re a very righteous person, I’m sure you’ll know what to say.
Akira: A question for me? Of course. I’ll give an answer if I have one.
Figaro: Thanks. Then, Master Sage...... What are your thoughts on love?
Akira: L-Love? That’s an unexpectedly philosophical question...
Akira: (I’m not really sure what to say… Love… Love…?)
Figaro: ...............
Figaro: ...Okay, time’s up. Sleep well, my kind and righteous Master Sage.
Figaro:《 Possideo 》
[Location: Akira’s room, afternoon]
Akira: Huh…?
Akira: Hm? I had a fever earlier, but I’m feeling great right now...
Akira: (When did I fall asleep? I can’t remember…)
Figaro: Hello, Master Sage. Did you sleep well?
Riquet: Master Sage, I’m glad to see you’re feeling better.
Mitile and Rutile: We were really worried!
Figaro: They wanted to visit you. Quite the popular person you are.
Akira: I’m sorry for making you worry. But as you can see, I’m fine now!
Rutile: It’s because of Doctor Figaro’s treatment. Thank you so much.
Figaro: Well, Master Sage did their best too. They were able to take all the bitter medicine I gave them.
Figaro: And I gave them a special service, too.
Figaro: ...Hey, Master Sage. My magic worked well, didn’t it?
Akira: Magic? Ah, could it be that time...
Figaro: Ahaha. Exactly. You fell asleep so fast it made me feel a bit lonely.
Rutile: Master Sage still needs to rest to completely recover, so we should leave them for now.
Figaro: Yeah. Master Sage, prioritize your health today.
Akira: ...Yes. Thank you so much, Figaro.
Figaro: Ah, also.
(Figaro leans in)
Akira: (Wah, his face is so close…)
Figaro: What we talked about earlier… Let’s keep it a secret between us, okay?
Akira: ...Earlier?
Figaro: Now, everyone, let’s go.
(Figaro and the others leave)
Akira: (By earlier, did he mean his question about love?)
Akira: Love, Love… I’m not really sure what I think of it either.
Akira: Thinking about something so complicated makes me feel like my fever’s gonna come back...
Card Episode: A Pacifist
[Location: Central market, morning]
Akira: Rutile and Mitile told me about that time when the dead came back to life, and you protected everyone by telling them to evacuate first.
Figaro: Ahaha, so you heard about that. Well, it wasn’t a big deal. Fufu, it’s not really much of a story to tell other people.
Akira: (He looks happy…)
Figaro: So, what do you think?
Akira: W-What I think?
Figaro: About me. I protected everyone and let them evacuate. What are your thoughts on that?
Akira: You’re… You’re really strong, I think...
Figaro: Ahhh, no, I’m not talking about strength... That’s not what I wanted to hear.
Akira: (Now he looks disappointed…)
Akira: Ah! I think you’re a really kind person for doing that!
Figaro: Aw, stop that~ You’re making me blush!
Akira: (I got it right!)
Akira: Rutile and Mitile were really grateful to you. What did they tell you after that?
Figaro: They came to me crying, “Doctor Figaro…”. They’re sooo cute. Ah, doing good deeds always feels good.
Figaro: They scolded me with tears in their eyes, telling me to not do something so reckless again. There’s no way I’ll ever get enough of that. I’m so glad I’m a kind wizard.
Akira: Will you really not tell them the truth? That you’re Oz’s co-apprentice and you’re really strong...
Figaro: Don’t wanna. The image I built will go to waste.
Figaro: And well, I don’t want Mitile to tell me something like, “Go kill them all. You have the power to do it in seconds.”
Akira: I-I don’t think he’s gonna say something like that...
Figaro: I much prefer the relationship we have now, where I’m nothing but a slightly unreliable good young man to them.
Figaro: Because, you know, I’m a pacifist.
Special Home Screen Line
Figaro: I’m a kind and gentle Southern wizard and a good friend of humans, let’s just stick to that. There are many things in this world you don’t need to know.
TL: yumemory | Proofread: Alle
