A Country Girl in the Big City
I arrived at the meeting spot, but Dana was nowhere to be seen. Maybe it's taking her some time to get here?
I sat on a bench nearby and waited.
Aaah! I'm so sorry, Captain! Have you been waiting long?
On the way here, I stopped to help an elderly woman carrying heavy bags.
That was no problem in itself, but on the way back... I got a little lost...
Ooh... I'm sorry...
I just got here too.
R-really?
You really just arrived? That's a relief...
Anyway, thank you for inviting me to explore the city with you.
This is my very first time exploring a city, actually.
My grandma always said the city is a beautiful thorny rose.
She told me if you let your guard down for even a second, something terrible could happen.
If I'd come out here alone without you, Captain, I might not have made it!
It's not that dangerous...
Touring the city with the Captain!
I'll do my best to enjoy it safely!
It's the fountain from that day.
Ahaha! This is where I first met you, Captain.
But there sure are a lot more people out today.
The NOA Continental Film Festival will begin! Is everyone ready?!
*Crowd cheers*
Looks like a big event is happening!
Better make sure we don't get separated.
Yes, Captain. I'll be careful!
Huh?
Excuse me. Are you okay?
Oh, I'm fine! Don't worry!
Huh? Captain? When did you— Huh?!
Sorry! I'm running late on my delivery!
I-it's okay! But... huh? Captain?! Where did you go?
I-I have to hurry and catch up, but there are too many people...!
Should we check out over there too?
I turned to Dana and she was gone.
Dana?!
Aaah! Captain!
Captain! I'm right here! Over here, Captain!
Oooh... I'm sorry.
I said I'd be careful, but I nearly got lost right away.
Grandma was right...
The city really is a beautiful thorny rose!
You can't let your guard down for even a second!
Captain, I promise.
From now on, I'll stay alert at all times!
But even after that...
This bronze statue grants wishes?
Of course it does! A merchant's word is their bond, you know?
If you buy it now, I'll let it go for just fifty million gold. How about a hundred-year installment plan too?
Wait, what?!
Free food? The city's so generous!
Um, excuse me... you're not supposed to eat all of the samples...
...I'll cover the cost.
Aaah! Captain! Help meee!
You got swept up again?!
Ooh... I'm really sorry...
You're showing me around the city, and I keep messing up...
For someone who has only ever lived in the Canopus Mountains... the city is just too much...
It's beautiful, but it's a thorny rose...
Give me your hand.
My hand?
If we're holding hands, we won't get separated.
That should help, right?
Captain...
Ahaha! That's true. Holding hands will help!
If we're holding hands, we'll know right away if we get separated.
I won't let go, Captain!
After that, I walked hand in hand with Dana as we explored the sights of NOA.
When the tour was over, Dana gave me a bright smile, saying how happy she was to see the beauty of the city.