Most Comfortable Movie-Watching Position

Steps

1. Read Komano Manato's DM
2. Talk to Komano Manato

Dialogue

Read Komano Manato's DM

 Commission Description

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Komano Manato seems to need help. Check his DM.

Random Play

WiseBelle, there's something important...

REPLY

What's up...?

I'm here!

Actually, it's about movies... I was wondering if you had any good film recommendations...

I'd like something wholesome, healing, and suitable for children to watch...

Since I don't know much about movies, and there are way too many options to choose from...

I don't even know where to start...

REPLY

Planning to watch with A-Cing and A-Yuet?

Got it, I'll keep A-Cing and A-Yuet's preferences in mind

Ah... thanks so much! A-Cing and A-Yuet will be thrilled

REPLY

I recommend "Boy in the Space Helmet"!

"Boy in the Space Helmet"... how about that one?

I heard about this film while looking stuff up... It's a family film set in a school, right?

But before I borrow the film, I'd like to watch it with you.

REPLY

Sure, I'd love to!

I've already got it ready!

I'll be right there!

Talk to Komano Manato

 Commission Description

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Komano Manato arrived at the video store right on time. Let's have a chat with him.

Random Play

(Idle)

Komano Manato: I wonder what it's gonna be...

(Talk to Manato)

Komano Manato: (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍), I didn't keep you waiting too long, did I?

Nope, you're right on time!

Komano Manato: It was such a sudden request after all, and the fact you already managed to handle it is a massive help.

It's my specialty after all!

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The following is recorded in the Partner Archive

 "Most Comfortable Movie-Watching Position"

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Story Description: You help Manato pick out a movie — "Boy in the Space Helmet" — for him to watch with A-Cing and A-Yuet. But before that, he invites you to watch it with him. By the time the credits roll, the details of the movie feel like a blur... the only thing you remember is how soft Manato's handmade cushion is...

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Komano Manato: Wow! Knew I was right to ask you for help.

I just helped pick the movie. That's all.

It's not a big deal!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): I just helped pick the movie. It's not a big deal, Manato!

Komano Manato: No, it means a lot.

Komano Manato: Because of all the part-time jobs I've got, I barely get time to relax, let alone spend time with A-Cing and A-Yuet. So when I finally get a break, I wanna make it count. Like, actually sit down and watch a good movie with them.

Komano Manato: Kids are constantly growing and figuring things out. If they get the wrong message early on, it's not easy to unlearn it later in life.

That's really thoughtful of you...

But watching it first means...

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): That's really thoughtful of you, Manato. But if we watch the movie now, won't it be boring for you to rewatch it with A-Cing and A-Yuet later?

Komano Manato: Nah, I don't mind rewatching it. What matters more is being ready to answer all their questions when I watch it with them.

Komano Manato: Even if it's the same movie, watching it with someone else makes it a whole different experience.
Plus, I'm kinda curious about how you watch movies, like if you've got any little habits and stuff.

Huh? Me?

That was direct...

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Huh? Me? I'd love to find out (‍tootooText for Belle‍).
(‍ThoughThoughText for Wise / AlsoAlsoText for Belle‍), I didn't expect you to be this direct (‍about itabout itText for Belle‍)...

Komano Manato: *sniff*
You've got this lively energy. I think it makes watching the movie extra fun.

Komano Manato: Whew... Alright, this is all set.

His broad frame shifts slightly, revealing the couch behind him.
A pile of cushions and soft blankets forms a cozy little nest.

Is this... a custom Manato-made nest?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Is this... a custom Manato-made nest?

(So that was what he was fixing up...)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (So that's what he was fixing up...)

Komano Manato: Folks at the mine all say I've got some kinda secret skill when it comes to setting up cushions. They say it helps them shake off all the stress from a long day's work...

Komano Manato: Movies take a while to get through, so I figured this setup might help with posture, keep your muscles relaxed, maybe even prevent some long-term issues.

Thank you, Manato!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Thank you, Manato... (‍That's so thoughtful of you!That's so thoughtful of you!Text for Wise / you're always so thoughtful!you're always so thoughtful!Text for Belle‍)

Komano Manato: Don't worry about it! It's nothing compared to what you've done for us lately.
Hey... Wanna give it a try? If it's comfy enough, we can start the movie.

Sure!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Alright. Let's start the movie.Alright. Let's start the movie.Text for Wise / Sure, let's get the movie started!Sure, let's get the movie started!Text for Belle‍)

You sink into the cushion nest Manato made. It's so cozy it feels like getting wrapped up in a warm hug. Your body starts to relax slowly without you even noticing.
In the soft flicker of light from the screen, you hear Manato's calm, steady breathing.

The title fades in: "Boy in the Space Helmet."
It tells the story of a young boy born with facial differences who wears a helmet to school. As he struggles with silent bullying and subtle discrimination, the warmth of his family and the kindness from his friends slowly help him heal.
In the end, under a gentle beam of sunlight, the story comes to an end.

You sniff quietly, only to hear another soft sniff right next to you.

Komano Manato: ...

Komano Manato: So there is a way to handle school bullying...

What's wrong...?

Did it remind you of something, Manato?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): What's wrong...? Did it remind you of something, Manato?

Komano Manato: It's nothing. Just... made me think of some things that happened back in school. There were weird rumors about me floating around. Some people thought I was a bully or something.

Komano Manato: I wanted to clear things up... but it's hard in a big school like that.

That must've been rough...

So what'd you do about it?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): That must've been rough... (‍So how'd you handle it?So how'd you handle it?Text for Wise / So what'd you do about it?So what'd you do about it?Text for Belle‍)

Komano Manato: It used to bother me at first, then some friends told me to switch up how I dress, so I did. I'm still not sure what changed, but after that, people stopped talking behind my back as much...

Kinda sounds like you started playing into that image...

Did that make it harder to make new friends?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Sounds like you leaned into that stereotype... did that make it harder for you to make new friends?

Komano Manato: Maybe. But honestly, I'm more comfortable this way. I get to focus more on what I actually wanna do. My jobs and everything.

Komano Manato: And hey, if someone still wants to be friends with me, that's how you know they're a real friend. Right?

True.

This sounds like an alternate version of the movie.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): True. And listening to your story feels like watching a different version of this movie.

Komano Manato: Hmm... thinking about it like that, I guess I'll have even more to talk about when I watch it with A-Cing and A-Yuet.

Komano Manato: Thanks, (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍). I'll see you around.
Let's watch something together again sometime.

(Komano Manato can now promote the video store.)

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(Idle)

Komano Manato: A-Cing and A-Yuet would like this...

(Talk to Manato again, optional)

Komano Manato: (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍), if you've got any other movies to recommend next time, hit me up!

Komano Manato: I really enjoyed watching that movie with you.

Trivia

• "Boy in a Space Helmet" is a reference to the film Wonder; it too is about a boy who wears an astronaut helmet when out in public to hide the facial deformities his genetic condition caused him, and who tries to fit in at school despite bullism.

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