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Card Story: Relish the Sweet Truth* (Shylock, White)
Card Episode: Beware of the Side Effect (Shylock, Akira)
Relish the Sweet Truth: Chapter 1
[Location: Manor’s bar, afternoon]
Shylock: Welcome, Lord White. Have you a craving for alcohol at this time of day?
White: Nothing as such, I was merely passing by. Were you perhaps preparing something?
Shylock: It is as you say. I have a guest coming to spend the night in my room tonight, so I thought a light snack would be perfect.
White: Are you perhaps expecting a night of puzzle-solving?
Shylock: I’m not so sure myself, but I do know that it’s going to be a truly enthralling, exhilarating night.
White: A truly enthralling, exhilarating night…
Shylock: Whatever is the matter, Lord White?
White: Hohoho, ‘tis nothing. Rather than that, I’m a great deal more interested in that fancy dish you’re making. What is it?
Shylock: This is ham, marinated with an orange that Nero shared with me.
Shylock: You may partake in some, if you’d like.
White: Are you sure? Then, I’ll take you up on that offer.
White: …Oh my, that’s delicious! The sour citrus creates an exquisite balance of flavors with the ham. I should tell Snow about this!
Shylock: Fufu, thank you. I’m glad you like it.
White: I should be the one to thank you. Here you are, enjoy this with your guest tonight.
Shylock: This is…?
Relish the Sweet Truth: Chapter 2
[Location: Manor’s bar, afternoon]
White: A white chocolate bar, from the one and only White!
White: Well, I jest. This particular bar of chocolate is difficult to obtain, even for us.
White: It will surely fill your night with excitement.
Shylock: …Thank you, my guest and I shall savor every bite of it.
Shylock: Although, from the way you described it, this is not any ordinary chocolate, is it?
Shylock: May I ask what this chocolate actually is, if you don’t mind?
White: This chocolate was made with an ingredient that, if eaten, will immediately turn even the biggest liar into a truthful and sincere person.
White: I had the idea to have some fun with the Northern wizards with this chocolate, but….
White: I assume you and Murr don’t always have the chance to speak honestly about your feelings.
White: Why don’t the two of you partake in this chocolate and pour your hearts out to each other? I’m certain it will be intere—no, I’m certain it will be a fun night.
Shylock: Oh? Why should I eat it with Murr?
White: Hm? Do you not have plans with Murr tonight?
Shylock: I do not, in fact. The guest I will be having tonight is not Murr, but the Master Sage.
White: …What a turn of events!
Shylock: Fufu, this chocolate is a fine gift. I shall have a wonderful time enjoying it with my guest tonight.
Shylock: Master Sage has always been adorably sincere. I’m sure with this chocolate, they will be even more adorable.
Shylock: I must thank you once again, Lord White.
White: …
White, winking: Sage, dear, good luck!
Card Episode: Beware of the Side Effect
[Location: Manor’s hall, day]
Akira: There are many mysterious foods in this world. Have you ever eaten something that has a strange effect, Shylock?
Shylock: Murr and I once partook in sweets that would make us either laugh or cry endlessly.
Akira: Such a thing really exists…? What happened then?
Shylock: I can’t say it was particularly pleasant. I couldn’t stop crying due to its effects. Fortunately, tears were all that resulted, so there were no emotional consequences.
Shylock: However, I did become somewhat dehydrated from all the crying. Murr, who had laughed to no end, also suffered from muscle pain the next day.
Akira: Those side effects sound serious….
Shylock: Indeed. That’s why foods such as those should only be eaten once, for the experience.
Shylock: Hm, now I’m rather curious about what effect it might have on you, Master Sage.
Akira: I kind of want to try it, too. But those sweets had such an effect on you and Murr, so I’m a little scared….
Shylock: Then, shall we pick another kind that has an adorable effect for you to try?
Shylock: The next time I go out to the Western market, I’ll let you know if I come across an interesting find.
Special Home Screen Line
Shylock: There are meanings attached to the sorts of sweets that we give back, are there? Why, isn’t that just like the language of flowers? How lovely.
*Note: Truth (本音), as in someone’s true feelings, opinions, or thought towards something or someone.
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