Story Reader / Festival Event Story / The Destined Surprise / Story
Feeling a bit drowsy on a lazy afternoon, I head to my room to get some instant coffee.
Opening the door, I see a chair covered with a piece of silk cloth.
Except you don't remember having bought this and wonder if it's something you got as a gift from someone...
When you lift the silk cloth, though, you see a neatly crafted four-legged wooden chair.
Well, you'd end up ruining your spine if you sit on a cushioned chair for too long, though.
Turning around, you see Qu standing behind you. I never expected her to show up here.
Thought I'd drop by because it's a special day.
Happy Birthday, Commandant. Been a while since we last met. I see you've changed quite a bit.
I got that chair over there for you as a birthday gift. I mean, it's pretty common and all...
Oh, but it's made of high-quality rosewood, which is rare nowadays.
Don't mention it.
So? Want to try sitting down and see how it feels?
With Qu watching you, you slowly sit down on the rosewood chair.
With it, you seem to smell a faint fragrance of sun-dried chocolate, and you don't know if it's all just in your head.
The curve of the chair's back is an ergonomic design and feels just right.
Right when you're savoring the moment, a pair of hands find their way up your neck...
The cold fingers catch you by surprise.
So? How do you like it?
It's your special day. Do you have any requests?
A shoulder rub, huh? A bold request that is.
Qu places her hands on your shoulders awkwardly... before you start hearing cracks.
A sharp pain shoots through the gaps between your shoulder blades and collarbone.
Does it hurt that much? I didn't even apply any force.
Your face says otherwise, though.
Wait, me? C'mon, it's always been the other way around.
Perfect chance for me to get familiar with it, I think.
So be good and work with me here, yeah?
Just kidding. Let's call it a day here.
Drop by Kowloong sometime and I'll get you a professional chiropractor.
