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Just as you turn around, a firm tug on your wrist sends you stumbling backward, completely off balance, before you can even take a step.
Commandant!
You were the one who invited me out, so why bolt upon seeing me?
You asked Vera out today for Valentine's Day as a token of thanks for all her help.
Vera's smile was trouble spelled out, making you want to flee.
You invited me out of the blue, then darted away, and now, you're suddenly apologizing... Got something up your sleeve?
Vera cuts you off abruptly before you can finish.
Today's some kind of festival, right? Which one exactly?
Vera pretends not to know.
With no other option under Vera's insistent gaze, you find yourself explaining the origins and customs of Valentine's Day to her.
So, it's a lovey-dovey festival, huh.
I find it curious. Why would the commandant specifically ask me out on this day?
Is this a date?
It is a date, right?
It is a date, right?
Geez...
Vera sighs impatiently.
You're thanking me for my past help by inviting me to this event and meeting here first. Isn't a date essentially a prearranged meeting?
I really don't know what you're stressing about.
Vera's annoyed expression seems legit. Are you overthinking?
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So, you did want to ask me out!
No wonder you've been acting so weird since we met, Commandant.
So, you had these flirty thoughts all along.
It's amusing how you invite me on such a special day and then act like it's no big deal. Your contradictions are kind of cute.
Thanks to you, I'm feeling pretty happy now.
As a token of appreciation, I'll go along with this date.
But beware, being seen with an unpopular Construct like me might make you unpopular too.
If you ever find yourself unloved and homeless, you can come crying to me. With my big heart, I might even let you crash in my room.
After all, Commandant's quite the catch.
Let your guard down for a second, and some other Construct might snatch you away.
But whatever's in my grasp is mine.
Vera grips your hand a bit tighter.
I'm a bit manipulative, you see.
Since Commandant asked me out, you can't ditch me until I'm satisfied.
