Figaro - [SSR] Yearning for That Eternity

[yumemory]

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Card Story: What You Deem Special (Figaro, White, Akira)

Card Episode: The Masters’ Requests (Figaro, Akira)

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What You Deem Special: Chapter 1

[Location: Figaro's room, morning]

Figaro: ...Okay, done. It’s nice to see that Rutile and Mitile are both outstanding students.

(Someone knocks on the door)

White: Figgy, yoohoo~!

Akira: Hello, Figaro. Ah… Are you grading tests right now?

Figaro: I just finished, so no worries. Anyway, what brought you two here?

White: I have heard of an interesting celebration from the Sage’s world.

White: Do you know of it? In their world, there is this thing they call “White Day.”

Figaro: Yep, I’ve heard of that. Didn't we have Master Sage accompany us and have a blast the other day?

White: Correct. White Day is a day for me to express gratitude to myself. And that is why, for today, I shall have you do everything I ask of you.

Figaro: Excuse me? I thought I just told you that we just did something like that the other day?

White: Hmm, now I am not so sure about that. ‘Tis getting difficult for me to remember things these days.

Figaro: Stop acting like an old man only when it’s convenient for you…

Akira: Ahaha… Sorry for interrupting, but I was actually the one who invited White to do this.

Figaro: Really?

Akira: Yes. Arthur told us about a newly-opened cafe in Central that serves tasty churros.

White: And the best thing is, they are giving out more churro toppings to children who come with their parents!

Figaro: Which means?

White: Which means, my dear Figaro, you shall become my papa!

Figaro: Uhh, yeah, I don’t know about that… How about asking another wizard?

White: My dear boy, there you go again! Treating your precious mentor so callously is quite a bad look!

Figaro: I think you’re wrong about the “precious” part… Master Sage, you know you don’t have to go along with everything he says, right?

Akira: It’s okay, White treated me well the other day, so I want to return the favor…

White: My, what an admirable child you are, Sage. Now, now, allow me to pat your head.

White: Figaro, the Sage also suggested that if you refuse to act as the father, you can act as the child instead—whereas I will turn into my adult form and be your father.

Figaro: Well, that’s a lot tougher to do. Alright, I’ll lend you a hand, then.

Figaro: …Oh, does this mean you’ll be my child too, Master Sage?

Akira: Huh, me too?

White: Figaro, you couldn’t possibly be contemplating anything wicked right now, could you?

Figaro: Of course not! I was just thinking that now that I know I’m accompanying not only Lord White, but also the Master Sage, I’ll need to give my absolute best.

Figaro: …As your fine and handsome father.

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What You Deem Special: Chapter 2

[Location: Cafe, morning]

White took us to the rumored cafe. The cute and relaxing establishment carried the aroma of sweet-smelling pastries..

White: These are most certainly the churros we’ve heard about! My my, they’re full to bursting with all this chocolate sauce and fruit!

White: I have not told Snow that I will be here today. I shall get some to take home and surprise him. Now, Sage, you may eat to your heart’s content!

Akira: Alright then… wow! The dough is so crispy, and I can taste the chocolate and the bittersweet taste of fruits!

Figaro: Looks like you’re enjoying your meal. Here, Master Sage, have some of this cake too.

Figaro gave me a calm smile before handing me a plate of cake. After that, he sipped his coffee, crossing his long legs.

Akira: (He looks kinda cool, somehow…)

Figaro: What is it? I can see you staring, you know.

Akira: Ah, no. I was just thinking how nice and stylish this cafe is… and how you fit in perfectly in this kind of atmosphere.

Figaro: Haha, I’m glad to hear that. But yeah, this really is a nice place.

Figaro: The coffee is good, and the pastries aren’t bad either. Maybe I’ll take Mitile and the others here next time.

White: …Oh my, what is this? You were so against the idea earlier, but as it turns out, you do have the skills for this role.

Figaro: If you’re looking for amusement, then you ought to ask someone else.

Figaro: Surely there are other wizards who would’ve happily gone along with your game of play-pretend.

White: Hmph, you’re not cute at all! Even the Sage has been very accommodating of my whims! 

Akira: I don’t think of them as whims. I’m just happy that you’re happy, White.

Akira: Besides, coming here with the two of you has been a pleasurable new experience. Thank you for accompanying us, Figaro.

Figaro: You’re a good kid, you know that, Master Sage?

White: How about you take this opportunity to express your gratitude to them? They have always taken care of you, have they not? 

Figaro: I always let them know when I feel grateful, though?

White: Are you sure? You haven’t been roundabout only to brush it off like nothing special, like you always are?

Figaro: No way! I’m always honest about my feelings. Here, like this. 

That was what Figaro said before placing a strawberry on top of my cake. 

Akira: You’re giving it to me?

Figaro: Yup, you can have it. Whether it’s a special gift, or the tastiest bits of your cake…

Figaro: Showing your feelings in some kind of shape or form is the easiest way to get them across, right?

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What You Deem Special: Chapter 3

[Location: Dining hall, morning]

White: Hohoho. That sounds like something you would say.

Figaro: Hm, no response?

Akira: I… Well, thank you. But I prefer if you ate the strawberry yourself, Figaro.

Figaro: Why? Not a fan of strawberries?

Akira: I am. And I’m sure this strawberry is sweet and delicious too.

Akira: Getting something that everyone considers special and delicious makes me happy, but…

Akira: Instead of what everyone likes, I think I’d be happier if you gave me something you like, Figaro.

Figaro: …I see. I guess that’s a different way of looking at it.

Figaro looked a little surprised, but he then broke into a gentle smile.

Figaro: So I assume you’re not satisfied with this at all, are you, Master Sage?

Akira: I-It’s not like that…

Figaro: Ahaha, just kidding.

With a laugh, Figaro took the strawberry and put it straight into his mouth.

Figaro: …Yeah. You’re right, this strawberry is sweet and tasty.

 

[Location: Akira's room, night] 

Later that night. As I was getting ready for bed, I thought of what happened today.

The wizards loved the churros we brought back with us. And Figaro, with his face sandwiched between Snow and White’s delighted expressions, looked peaceful somehow.

Akira: (I was nervous about pretending to be a family, but the churros tasted really good. I might return for more some other time…)

(Figaro knocks)

Figaro: Master Sage, are you still up?

Akira: Oh, Figaro. Yes, let me open the door.

Figaro: Sorry for the late visit. I have something for you.

Figaro: I just thought I’d give you this.

Upon saying that, Figaro brought out a bag tied with a ribbon and held it in front of me.

Figaro: These are the new black tea leaves I’ve taken a liking to recently. I like my tea with a drop of brandy but…

Figaro: You can try making the tea strong at first then dilute it with milk. It has calming effects, so I recommend it.

Akira: Can I really have this? But why all of a sudden…?

Figaro: You told me you wanted what I like instead of what everyone else likes, didn’t you?

Figaro: After thinking about it, I figured I wanted to share with you something I find nice.

Akira: Figaro… 

Figaro: And you accompanied my mentor during his childish exploits, too. Thanks again for everything, Master Sage.

Figaro: So? Will you accept it this time?

Figaro leaned in, speaking gently as he asked me. I nodded, happy to see a look in his eyes more familiar to me than what I saw at the cafe.

Akira: Yes, of course! This makes me really happy. Thank you, Figaro.

I gently took the gift in my hands. It was a gift not filled with things that many others like, but with something that Figaro himself likes.

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Card Episode: The Masters’ Requests

[Location: Dining hall, night]

Akira: Good evening, Figaro… Hm? Are you feeling a little tired?

Figaro: Yeah, you could say that. Lords Snow and White got ahold of me and pestered me for a while.

Akira: Ahaha, thank you for all your hard work. Snow and White often ask for favors from you, don’t they?

Figaro: Well, they aren’t really just favors. They’re more like half-threats, if you ask me.

Akira: T-Threats?

Figaro: They range from little things like massaging their shoulders, to more extreme things like punishing troublesome people… 

Figaro: They feel like a nuisance sometimes, but more often than not I end up doing what they ask of me. 

Figaro: That’s why every time I see Mithra and the others get serious discipline from them, I feel nostalgic, and sorta creeped out.

Akira: Feeling like that while witnessing such brutality… That’s kind of amazing.

Figaro: I feel indebted to them, because they’re still my mentors, so I try to keep things reasonable and get along with them.

Figaro: I mean, after all, I’m just a Southern doctor who enjoys his quiet and heartwarming life.

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Special Home Screen Line

Figaro: People who give out sweets poured with heartfelt feelings are really considerate, aren’t they? And then there are those who can’t muster up the courage to reciprocate unless it’s a special day like today… Ahaha, both types are really cute.

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TL: yumemory | Proofread: Alle

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