Her Mask (II)

(Idle)

Pulchra: Hmm... hmm-hmm...

(Talk to Pulchra)

Pulchra: Hey, Proxy, you're here.

It's rare for you to invite me out.

Pulchra: Come on now, don't I always think of you first when something good comes up?

Pulchra: Today is no different. Look, I got a Beaverson discount coupon. Two people can get an 20% discount when going to the store together.

I'm surprised you didn't bail.

Pulchra: As I see it, Phaethon is meant for great things. So shouldn't you let go of the small things?

Pulchra: Lucky me brought you something great today! Look, a Beaverson discount coupon - 20% off hairstyling for two people.

So you just want me for the discount!

Pulchra: You really know how to misinterpret someone's good intentions. If I were just looking for a coupon buddy, I could just stand outside Beaverson and shout. I'd get a crowd rushing towards me in a second.

Pulchra: I've got the coupon right here, want to use it?

Alright, since you're being so considerate!

Pulchra: Hehe, that's more like it. Okay, let's go...

Pulchra: —!!!

Why did you suddenly go silent?

Pulchra: Uhhh... ah, oh, I just realized the coupon's only valid from next week!

What's got you so shocked?

Pulchra: Uh... n—no, I didn't see anything! I just realized the discount is only valid from next week!

Pulchra: Sorry, Proxy, looks like we won't be able to do our hair together today.

Why do I feel like you're brushing me off?

Pulchra: I'm not brushing you off, I've wanted to do my hair for ages! Since you're already here, I won't let it be a wasted trip — Let me treat you today.

So how are you going to make it up to me?

Pulchra: I knew you'd say that. Don't worry, I already got you to come out, so I definitely can't let you have come out for nothing. I'll treat you later.

Oh? What are you treating me to?

Pulchra: Hmm... well, how about we take a walk by the river? We can think while we walk. Alright, let's get going!

(Pulchra seems a little unsettled since earlier... Am I just imagining it? Since she wants to take a walk, I'll go with her — maybe I'll get my answer.)

Take a walk with Pulchra nearby

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Pulchra suddenly wants to take a walk nearby. She seems a bit uneasy... I wonder what's going on? Better go along with her request for now.

(While walking)

Pulchra: Alright, Proxy, let's hurry!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍I seem to recall you saying you disliked taking walks, and that only dog Thirens would like something like that.I seem to recall you saying you disliked taking walks, and that only dog Thirens would like something like that.Text for Wise / Didn't you say you don't like taking walks? And that only dog Thirens would like something like that.Didn't you say you don't like taking walks? And that only dog Thirens would like something like that.Text for Belle‍)

Pulchra: Can't I suddenly feel like taking a walk today? Cat Thirens are always this unpredictable.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Alright, alright. Whatever you say...

(Interact with the Riverside Guardrail)

Pulchra: ...

Why did you suddenly stop?

Pulchra: A stroll is all about stopping every now and then to take in the sights. Like the scenery here's pretty nice.

What are you looking for?

Pulchra: No way, I'm just admiring the scenery, don't overthink it.

Pulchra: Ah, Proxy, why don't you rest here while I go take a look around!

Hey hey, Pulchra!

Pulchra vanishes in the blink of an eye...

(Something's definitely off about Pulchra. Better follow her and see what's up.)

Talk to Pulchra

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Pulchra suddenly stopped at the entrance of the hot pot restaurant. Let's ask her what happened.

(While going towards Pulchra, a Thiren woman named Zora is present next to a Hot Pot Resteraunt employee.)

(Talk to Pulchra)

Hot Pot Restaurant Employee: Welcome! How many guests today?

Pulchra: Hm? Oh... T—Two people.

You're planning on eating Hotpot?

But don't you hate spicy and hot food?

Pulchra: It's nice to switch things up once in a while. Besides, don't you like it? Come on, let's go in!

Pulchra pulled you into the restaurant without giving you a chance to object. As expected, even though you ordered the least spicy soup base, she kept complaining, all while barely touching the other, non-spicy soup base...

Pulchra: Sigh...

What's wrong with you today?

Why are you pushing yourself today?

Pulchra: Hm? Nothing much. You're being unusually considerate today... I'm not sure how to react.

Pulchra: Don't overthink it, I was just going with the flow. I had a great time today. I better be getting back, bye!

Pulchra left...

(A "great time" huh...? Someone should have told that to her face.)

Fairy, what do you think?

Fairy: I am here, Master. Retrieving Pulchra's facial data information, performing emotional analysis, please wait a moment.

Fairy: Analysis results are as follows: 35% disappointment, 45% relief, 20% agitation.

How complicated...

Fairy: Affirmative. Observation: Pulchra's attention today was frequently drawn to a nearby young cat Thiren.

Fairy: After the female entered the Simmer restaurant, she followed closely behind her.

A young female Thiren?

Did you see her near the restaurant entrance?

Fairy: Affirmative.

(Did Pulchra become anxious because she saw that person?)

(We didn't see her again after being led into the restaurant — she probably went into a private room. But who was she...?)

(I'll head home for now. Seems I'll need to investigate this matter more later.)

Trust Rank Upgrade to Close with Pulchra Fellini