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[ When you insert the key and open the door, you'll find yourself in a humble cottage, in what seems to be the living room specifically. There are several doors, but a specific one catches your eye: simple in its decoration, the door has a cute little wooden plaque with flowers carved into it. Though the door is closed, you can see through it—as if it's somewhat transparent.

A wooden cradle sits in the room beyond, which is otherwise plain. Inside, a baby sleeps peacefully. When she stirs, calling for her parent, you are there to cradle her back to sleep. ]

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[ Slowly, the scene changes, fading in and out with various silent scenes—the baby coos pleasantly, giggling jovially when you (presumably) make faces at her; she tries to pick herself up and falls over, but she does not cry; a disagreement between you and her lead to a thoughtful discussion; the young girl carries a large laundry basket to do chores; she buys a pet bird, looking so proud for having earned the money all by herself; then the wall becomes opaque. ]

[ In the middle of the open doorway, a young girl the age of 10 stands, smiling at you. A bird with beautiful plumage rests on her shoulder.

This is your daughter. You tried your best to rear her, and she's been good to you. You know she is capable of anything if she puts her mind to it - even becoming a princess. But you also know it's not easy to become a princess - she'll have to work hard, and she's capable of it but you'll have to guide her hand, most certainly. Better she become a princess than go off to war, though; you could not stand to see your baby girl die on the battlefield. Whether she actually becomes a princess or not . . . well, that's up to fate, isn't it? All you can do is try your best. ]

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". . . Uhmmm. . .

I don't really need friends."

Are you sure? That sounds very lonely.

"Yeah. I mean. . . I'm fine, so. . ."

You're a brave girl and I respect that. But friends are a form of strength, you know? They're there for you when you need them and make life a little happier. They're a reason to keep going, a reason to smile every day. I want you to have that happiness.

". . . But no one likes me. . ."

Well, we can try and work on that. Do you want to be friends with your classmates, or do you want to find friends somewhere else?

The girl shrugs.

". . . It's not like they bully me or anything. They're scared of me 'cause I got a scary nickname and I can kick their ass."

You can, but I don't think you would without a reason. I trust you.... Though I don't think that helps if they don't. Say.... would you want to invite them over for a slumber party?

". . . A slumber party?"

Her eyes go wide as she looks to you.

"Can we? Can we have one?"

Of course! We'll invite everyone and make sure there's lots of food and games to play. And of course, you'll have time to spend hanging out.

"Okay - okay! That sounds fun. . . "

Why do you feel that way?

" 'Cause I don't really need 'em. Like, what's the point?"

Maybe you don’t feel like you need them, but you might want some eventually. It’s good to have people who can support you.

". . . But they don't like me, anyway."

Yeah. Your classmates are being unreasonable, but not everyone is like that. You could find people who do like you.

"Where do I find them?"

[she shrugs]

There’s stuff to do outside of school, right? You could meet new people during outside activities.

"Oh. Yeah . . . I'll try that."

Just as long as you like them, and they like you. That’s what’s important.

"Yeah!"

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