idolpro | princess maker - Heart Soldier Senshi

[ 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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[OUT COMES THE NOTEBOOK]

We need to keep educating Joy, she's going to need all the knowledge and training she can get for the fight ahead.

I suggest we try and keep it relatively balanced, but cut back on culture lessons slightly in favour of martial arts.

We... We might not be able to give her as much free time either, but we can try to give her something fun to do like a normal kid.

We also need to figure out who'll teach her what. I can handle maths and science, and martial arts, but culture I'll be relying on the books just as much... What does everyone else feel confident in?

Sorry, dude. I don't think I'm gonna be much help on the book smarts stuff.

I could do martial arts and gymnastics, though?

That would be great, you're really agile so there's a lot she could learn from you.

I'll see what I can do.

[Mori nods]

We'll help out where we can, since right now training is what will keep us busiest until we can gather more information and work out our next move. Abi-kun is going to teach her about swords too, which can fall under that.

How's this for a schedule?

Jeez. Should've known you'd have a plan ready to go. Looks good to me, dude.

[Small smile]

I do my best. What should we do with her free time? We don't have much to waste, but, maybe one of us could take care of her and do something fun to help her relax while someone else is off working on the rescue effort?

It's important we take time not to get too stressed as well, we should all have at least one slot with her.

Re: DISCUSSION

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[this dragon is very fussy on the inside]

I can teach her...how to use a sword and...survival skills.

[but that's about it, he didn't have a formal education himself, so]

[Mori nods]

I think those are lessons we could all probably use right now. I don't remember much survival training, and we may not be able to stay in towns very much anymore now we're on the move.

[he nods. Him growing up alone did leave him with a lot of random information about how to fend for yourself, at least]

I can...probably help.

Thank you, Abi-kun. We'll be relying on you.

How are you holding up with all this?

I'm...okay, but I'm worried...

...Mm. Me too. I hope they're okay.

Hiryuu-san and King-san are tough, I'm sure they're fighting too. They wouldn't let any kidnappers push them around.

She's definitely gonna need those.

[a nod. ok, good, it's nice that he can offer something useful]

...how're you doing, dude? You doing okay?

I'm...worried...

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...Well, uh, I could probably teacher her culture stuff and basic etiquette, 'cause that's how the sisters entertain customers back home.

Can't help with the maths or martial arts much, though.

We can cover those two but culture is something I wouldn't know where to start with, we could really use your help there.

Hey, Joy?

"Huh? What is it?"

We're gonna be pretty busy, but we wanna make sure you have some time to do fun stuff, too.

There anything you super want to do?

She frowns, thinking for a moment.

"I want to save Mother and Papa first before I do fun things again. 'Cause, it won't be as fun without them."

Well, look at it this way. We gotta stop traveling sometimes, right? We're gonna need to go find supplies, or go into towns to get more info and stuff.

Plus, we'll have time on the way. We can play games and stuff while we're on the move.