Intense Competition

(Idle)

Eddie: Not intense enough...

(Talk to Eddie)

Eddie: Hmm, this just isn't exciting enough...

Something troubling you?

Something on your mind?

Eddie: Well, not exactly. I've just been thinking about how to make fishing more exciting.

Eddie: My coach says if I keep practicing in such a boring manner, I'll never improve.

You mean the Ultimate Angler is slow-paced?

Eddie: Oh, that's not what I mean. Actually, I only started fishing this week, and I didn't even sign up for the competition. But now that you mention it, competitions really do make everything more exciting — even fishing!

Competitions are the best training, you know.

Eddie: Oh, you're totally right — competitions really do bring excitement to fishing! How did I not think of that?

That makes sense.

Glad you figured it out.

Eddie: By the way, do you know anyone nearby? How about we organize a friendly match?

Sure, let's do it!

Great, I happen to know someone who'd join us.

Eddie: It's settled then. Let's meet at the dock.

(Talk to Ben)

Ben: Ah, it's you, (‍Mr. ManagerMr. ManagerText for Wise / Miss ManagerMiss ManagerText for Belle‍). Are you here to fish, too?

Yes, I'm collecting fish.

I want to practice fishing.

Ben: What do you say? You up for a match with me?

Ben: I'm hardly a competitive person, but I won't yield when it comes to fishing and budget meetings.

It's great to embrace your true nature.

I knew I could count on you.

Ben: Ah, thank you. Honestly, I feel a little embarrassed having people praise me so candidly. By the way, what brings you here?

(You tell Ben what happened...)

Ben: A friendly match? Sure, let's go.

(Idle)

Eddie:I wonder if the opponent's strong? If not, it's no fun...

(Talk to Eddie)

Eddie: Whoa, what an intimidating Bear Thiren...

This is my friend.

He's a great angler!

Ben: Oh, sorry! Did I startle you?

Eddie: Not at all! In fact, this is perfect — there's no way my coach will complain about the intensity now.

Eddie: No time to waste. Let's get started then!

Ben, let's do our best!

(Start fishing)

We need some time to prepare.

(Exit dialogue)

(Talk to Eddie after exiting dialogue)

Eddie: Are you two ready for the match?

Ben: (‍Mr.Mr.Text for Wise / MissMissText for Belle‍) Manager, I'm ready to start whenever you are.

Ready! Let's start!

Hold on, I need a moment.

Rank top 2 in the competition

(During fishing)

Eddie: Great! I hooked one!

(Talk to Eddie)

Eddie: Aww, like I thought, you two beat me fair and square!

GG!

Ben, you're really impressive!

Ben: Eddie, you did great too. So, was this intense enough for you?

Eddie: I think so! Now I just need to report my training results to my coach, and I'll get to enjoy some ice cream today!

Ben: Hmm, though it's good to have both rewards and punishments, your coach actually controls your snacks?

Eddie: Yep! My coach says if my self-chosen training isn't intense enough, it won't help me lose weight, so I'd have to give up all sweets.

(Ah, so it's a fitness coach?!)

(I think you totally misunderstood his coach!)

Eddie: ...And done! Thanks for helping me with training! I'm heading off now. See you later!

And with that, Eddie leaves...

Ben: Hmm... I can't shake the feeling Eddie misunderstood something. But I couldn't bring myself to say anything just now.

To be honest, neither could I...

Ben: I wonder if we were actually any help at all... But, (‍MisterMisterText for Wise / MissMissText for Belle‍), I'm happy to have gone fishing with you.

Ben: Next time, if you're free, I'll take you to one of my favorite fishing spots in the wild. We can catch some cod there.

I can't wait!

It's a deal!