yumemory | Shylock - [R] Fancy a Match?

Unpredictable Thrill: Chapter 1

[Location: Manor’s bar, day]

Akira: Chess, you say?

Shylock: Yes. A breather would be nice once in a while. Will you have a match with me?

Akira: Gladly. But is it okay with you? I’ve never played chess so I’m a complete beginner….

Shylock: There is no problem. You will have the joy of learning something for the first time.

Shylock: I shall teach you how. Hands on, all from zero.

Akira: (He’s talking about chess, right…?)

Shylock: Let us start from the pieces and their movement. This one is called ‘the King’. As its name suggests, it is the king piece, and—

[timeskip]

Shylock: Checkmate.

Akira: I lost in the blink of an eye…

Shylock: Thank you for having a match with me. It was fun.

Akira: Huh, really?

Shylock: Hm? Is something the matter? You seem as though you cannot believe me.

Akira: Uhm, because I lost before it could get interesting…. It’s hard to believe you still find it fun.

Shylock: Why, that is just the opposite.

Shylock: A beginner moves their pieces freely, flexibly, without relying on theories.

Shylock: Master Sage, I could not guess your movements. That is why I find it odd, unique, yet daring at times.

Akira: Um, unique?

Akira: (Is that a compliment…?)

Shylock: Heheh. There is nothing more exciting than things one cannot predict.

Shylock: I would love another match. If you ever fancy another chess match, then by all means.

Shylock: Next time, I shall make sure to treat you gently—like I did today.

day and dreams, night and wishes