[IC] - All the World's a Game

Room 508

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"Youmu we got a problem."
"What is it?"
"We don't have enough cilantro."
"Why not use parsley instead?"
"It doesn't have the scent that I'm looking for. I could try other herbs..."
"Never mind, I'll buy some."

Youmu grabbed her bag and left the room to buy cilantro.

"I see. I would be lying to say that I've heard of yours."

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Hotel, Hawaii; Yuyuko

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"Don't be long, Youmu!"

Now then, what to do...

I guess I can check out the rest of the hotel.

"I'm going out for a little bit. Tell Youmu not to worry when she comes back."

I exited to the elevator. I went down to the elevator to the lobby.

There I saw Axl talking to the recipient. I also saw the piano. And no one was there. I guess... I can... give it try.

I sat down on the seat. I familiarized myself with the notes. The notes were all aligned in order. What luck! I began slowly teaching myself.

Room 508

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"Well then, while we wait for Youmu..." Utsuho said as she rustled through her carriage. "Let's play a board game! How does monopoly sound?"

Hotel, Hawaii; Komachi

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"What's so fun about a monopoly?"

Room 508

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"It's a business-simulation game where you have to make other people bankrupt." Utsuho explained. "Rin brought it from the outside world, and it was so fun."

"Oh, it's a simulation. That explains it. I honestly thought you were going to go out on a monopoly. Sure, I'll join."

Room 508

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"Alright, who else wants to join?" Utsuho smiled, looking around.
"Uh, sure." Yukari dropped the magazine she was reading and sat near the gameboard.

"Alright, more people. Mind you that my danmakus are literally 'throwing away yesterday's money.' I might have a little luck on my side."

Room 508

"Alright, who else wants to join?" Utsuho smiled, looking around.

"Sure. Why not?", John said as he sat closer to the game board.

"Alright, the soldier is gonna play. Then again, I don't think being a soldier has anything to do with handling money. I mean, 'less ya buy your weapons."