Story Reader / Floating Record / ER00 Reveries with a Whale / Story
That was close. Polar... pandas are dangerous.
Pulao manages to calm the "pandas" down. After they leave, the tour guide collapses to the ground. His suit has dirt on it, but he does not have time to clean it.
Mr. Guide, you can use my handkerchief if you don't mind.
Th-thank you.
Hey! What's wrong with you?! Why are you at some random stupid place again?!
The guide is about to take Pulao's handkerchief, but his terminal suddenly starts to talk, shocking him greatly.
His hands are juggling like a circus performer. Finally, he manages to catch the handkerchief before it drops to the ground.
Phew...
He wipes some cold sweat off his forehead and takes out the terminal.
You really are a genius.
As a tour guide, the last thing you do is take the client the wrong way. Across the entire company, our team is the only one that always gets a C in the KPI, and you are the reason why.
You are a disgrace!
But our KPI plummeted because you used the funds elsewhere...
What?
No, nothing. You are right, leader. It's all my fault. I promise I'll correct my mistake.
The terminal's video function is not enabled, but the tour guide is still bowing and nodding as he holds it.
I don't care about your promise. You say the same thing every time, but never fail to disappoint me.
You don't have to come tomorrow.
Please, don't!
I'm the only breadwinner in the family. I can't get fired... My kid needs to go to school, and I have a loan to pay...
As if I care.
Please, give me one more chance, leader. Look at my age. I'll never be able to find another job...
You want a chance? Who's going to give me a chance?
You've been in the industry for over ten years. Still, you take the clients to the wrong way multiple times every month. I'm losing all my hair handling their complaints.
Did you give my hair a chance?
...
Um... Can I say something?
No problem. My honored client, I have already punished his mistake. Please don't file another complaint...
Oh, no, I'm not "honored" at all. Besides, I never said I wanted to complain.
Actually, I asked him to take me here.
Huh?
The guide wants to say something, but Pulao makes a "shh" gesture. He covers his mouth and continues to listen to their conversation.
Are you saying that he didn't take you to the wrong way this time?
He didn't. Actually, Mr. Guide showed me lots of great views along the way, many of which I have never seen in the town! I saw rushing streams, steep valleys and dense jungles. They are so beautiful!
Mr. Guide did his job and went above and beyond. Instead of criticizing him, you should give him well-deserved praise.
I'd like to give him a five-star rating!
Um...
Fine, if the client says so, I can let you walk this time.
Thank you so much...
The tour guide keeps thanking his leader until the conversation is hung up. After quite a while, he finally stands up and returns Pulao's handkerchief with both hands.
Much appreciated. I don't know what I would do without you.
Hehe, you are welcome.
Sorry... I didn't take you to the Big Fish after all.
Don't worry. One of my friends used to say, "keep asking and you'll find your way." We just need to ask around.
That's true... Oh, it's getting late.
You should go pick up your kid. You have already helped me to get out of the most dangerous area. I can walk the rest on my own.
Um...
The tour guide opens his mouth but nothing comes out. When Pulao packs her bag and waves her hand to say goodbye, he suddenly stops her.
Wait a sec, girl.
You said you were looking for Big Fish's tears. But you don't have any containers with you.
You're right!
I left in a rush and completely forgot about it.
The tour guide takes out a pink water bottle with lovely bunny stickers on it.
This was my daughter's old bottle. When she grew up, she thought it was too childish and no longer used it.
It's just the right size for Big Fish's tears.
Just take it as a token of appreciation.
C-can I?
Of course. I'll ask my friends about the Big Fish when I go back. Once I hear something, I'll send it to your terminal.
Wow! Thanks, Mr. Guide!
Don't thank me. This is nothing compared to how much you have helped me to keep my job.
Your job is really important to you, it seems.
Of course. It means the world to someone my age.
Have you ever thought about changing to another job, or starting your own business?
I can't. Once you grow old, finding a job gets very difficult.
But I heard many good things about running a stall.
Why don't you start a shop near your daughter's school? It's less hectic, and you get to spend more time with her.
I'm never a business person.
But I think the kids will love your passion and kindness!
At least you never have to worry about not having enough customers!
Hmm... You have a point.
Thank you, I'll think about it! Hope you can find Big Fish too.
