The Taste of "Warmth"

(Idle)

Komano Manato: *sigh* Still couldn't make it in time...

(Talk to Komano Manato)

Komano Manato: Come back tomorrow...

What're you doing here, Manato?

You seem a bit down...

Komano Manato: (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍), sorry you had to see me like that...

Komano Manato: Work doesn't usually run this late, but today's job was kinda tricky, so I ended up wasting a lot of time...

Did you miss something?

Looks like you've been overworking yourself, huh?

Komano Manato: This is kinda embarrassing...

Komano Manato: I just couldn't make it to the cable car before the sun went down, that's all...

The sun...?

Cable car...?

Komano Manato: The setting sun's rays feel warmest on my skin, like gentle hands massaging every muscle, melting away the day's fatigue...

Komano Manato: At times like this, sitting in the cable car, I can totally clear my mind.

Sounds super nice...

Now I'm feeling the regret too!

Komano Manato: Crap, I think I infected you with my bad mood...!

Komano Manato: Hmm... in that case, I've gotta step up and take responsibility for fixing this.

Just kidding...

No need to worry about me...

Komano Manato: No worries, this way I get to relax a little too.

Komano Manato: Let's go to Blazewood first. There's a cool secret there...

Sure!

(Idle)

Komano Manato: Let's head over there then...!

(Talk to Manato again, optional)

Komano Manato: If it's not convenient for you, it's totally fine to just say no!

I'm good to go!

Head to Blazewood with Manato

 Commission Description

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According to Manato, Blazewood has another kind of special warmth...

Blazewood

(Idle)

Komano Manato: Yeah, this is the spot.

(Talk to Komano Manato)

Komano Manato: So, (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍), have you noticed anything special about this place?

Sand dunes, motorcycles, wild tracks...

I do feel way better now...

Komano Manato: When I first came here, it was just to find a part-time job. Although I couldn't find suitable work back then, stumbling upon this place turned out to be a nice bonus.

A great bonus!

What an incredibly precious place to share!

Komano Manato: I'm glad you like it.

Komano Manato: Later on, I'd come here sometimes when I wanted to get some sun...

Komano Manato: Hearing those engines roar, feeling the erupting heat, imagining them tearing across the wilderness. It just makes your mood better.

You're really into this stuff!

Komano Manato: Sunlight and open spaces are essential for canine Thirens.

You're surprisingly chatty today!

Komano Manato: Sorry, once I get started on a topic I'm into, I just can't hit the brakes...

Komano Manato: But that's not all there is to my secret hideout...

Komano Manato: Port Elpis also has something that's sure to improve your mood.

I'm so curious...

Please, Manato!

Komano Manato: Sure.

(Idle)

Komano Manato: Let's head to the next spot.

(Talk to Manato again, optional)

Komano Manato: Sharing secrets like this feels way more special than swapping ghost stories at Spook Shack. Do you feel the same way?

Yup!

Tell me more~

Head to Port Elpis with Manato

 Commission Description

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Even at night, Port Elpis has something that helps Manato unwind...

Port Elpis

(Idle)

Komano Manato: We're here.

(Talk to Komano Manato)

Komano Manato: This is definitely the right place.

Let me take a guess...!

The answer lies in the distant lights and sea breeze!

Komano Manato: Whoa, you sure are quick... I feel if we keep talking, I won't have any secrets left...

Komano Manato: I love this endless sea stretching as far as the eye can see. The lighthouse and the twinkling lights of skyscrapers on the skyline seem so far away, yet they make me want to run towards them...

Komano Manato: I guess that's what I'm working towards.

Komano Manato: I want to give A-Cing and A-Yuet a more stable life... At least, so they won't have to live on the streets like they did when they were young...

You've already done a great job...

So that's why you work so hard...

Komano Manato: Actually, I see you as my aspiration too.

 ?!

What...?

Komano Manato: Because Random Play's doing great, and you siblings are living together in peace!

Komano Manato: So you're my aspiration.

(Breathe a sigh of relief...)

(Feel somewhat lost and empty...)

Komano Manato: What's wrong, (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍)?

Komano Manato: Come to think of it, it's gotten pretty late... Should we head back and get some rest?

It's dangerous to go back alone...

You should crash at the video store for the night...

Komano Manato: ...I'd love to, but wouldn't that be too much trouble?

Consider it thanks for sharing your mood with me!

Komano Manato: Then, thanks, I'll accept the offer.

Return to the video store with Manato

 Commission Description

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It's getting late, let's head back to the video store and rest.

(Idle)

Komano Manato: (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍), let's head out.

(Talk to Komano Manato - the player is teleported to Sixth Street)

You return to the video store with Manato.
After making the sleeping arrangements, Manato and you promise to "see each other tomorrow."

After a good night's sleep, you see Manato at the video store entrance as promised.

Komano Manato: Good morning, (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍).

Good morning, Manato!

Komano Manato: Can't shake the feeling that this is all part of your plan...

Komano Manato: The morning sunlight at the video store feels so good... Makes me wanna hang around here a bit more.

Komano Manato: Dang, looks like all those secret hideouts can't compare to this one.

Komano Manato: Despite experiencing that warmth countless times...

Komano Manato: None of them ever made me feel as happy as I do right now...

Komano Manato: ...Wonder why?

Because we're friends?

Komano Manato: You're right, sharing moments like these with friends makes me even happier.

Because of trust?

Komano Manato: Hmm... Makes sense, staying in a place you feel safe lets you appreciate happiness more.

Komano Manato: (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍), I hope you won't mind if I come around to bother you more often in the future.

You can stay here as long as you want.

The video store's door's always open.

Komano Manato: Hmm... I should do something for you too...

Trust Rank Upgrade to Close with Komano Manato

(Idle)

Komano Manato: What should I do...

(Talk to Manato again, optional)

Komano Manato: Would you like to try my cooking sometime, (‍BelleBelleText for Wise / WiseWiseText for Belle‍)?

For sure!

You gotta invite me!