Side Story: Read, Chat, Fall in Love

When this Side Story is available, the player will receive the following Topic from Eleonora in Contacts:

Eleonora: Hey, Itsuki! There's a favor I want to ask you. Eleonora: I'll be waiting in front of the Shibuya station. Hurry up!

If kept waiting, Eleonora will send another Topic.

Eleonora: How long are you gonna make me wait!? I'm waiting in front of Shibuya Station. Got that? Now get moving!

Shibuya Station

Eleonora: There you are, Itsuki. I know it's sudden, but... um... do you have some time? I want your opinion on something...

The player is given two options on how to respond:

• Yes
• No

If the player chooses "no":

Itsuki: Sorry... I'm not done taking care of my business yet.

Eleonora: Oh, I see... All right, come talk to me again when you have time.

>Conversation ends, side story not accepted.

If the player chooses "yes":

>The side story has been accepted.

Itsuki: If I can help, I'll gladly help out.

Eleonora: R-Right. That's quite prudent of you. So.. um... I-It's kind of awkward talking about this in the middle of the street... ...I know! The classroom set! There's a classroom filming studio that we always use. Let's go there!

The player will receive the following Topic from Eleonora:

Eleonora: I'm waiting at the classroom film set! You better hurry, Itsuki! Eleonora:

Class Film Set

Itsuki: ...So, what did you wanna talk about?

Eleonora: Um... Well... I-I... I-I need you to... *Breath* To, um... go on a d-d-d...

Itsuki: Ah. Sorry, I should check this.

The player will receive the following Topic from Maiko:

Maiko: Itsuki? Maiko: Maiko: I assume that right about now, Ellie is blushing bright red and stuttering "D-D-D..." like a deejay. Itsuki: Yes, she's doing exactly that. Maiko: I'll speak for our shy girl Ellie and explain your mission this time, okay? Maiko: You two... need to go on a date! Itsuki: What? Maiko: Well, Ellie was in a bit of a pickle. Maiko: See, she's appearing in this TV drama called "Dandelion in Love." Maiko: But she doesn't get how a high-school girl who's in love with the idea of love feels. Maiko: So wouldn't the best way to figure that out be going on an actual date? That being said... Maiko: Good luck being her partner!!! Maiko: Itsuki: Uh, Ms. Maiko?

Eleonora: D-D-D...

Itsuki: A date?

Eleonora: H-H-H-How do you know that!?

Itsuki: Er, Ms. Maiko just sent a Topic. What's this all about?

Elenora: There's nothing "about" it! I-It's just as she must've put it! This is only to dial my character in, you hear!? It's just training! If you get the wrong idea from this, I'll make you my next archery target! Actually, will you even be able to help me train for this?

The player is given to two options on how to respond:

• Leave it to me.
• You called me to do this.

If the player chooses option 1:

Itsuki: Leave it to me.

Eleonora: Huh, that's quite the confidence. All right, I'll train you in the ways of Hollywood.

Itsuki: How does training me help you...?

Eleonora: Now that that's settled, let's go all out. We need to research first. Let's read some magazines and make a plan.

>Eleonora walks away.

Itsuki: H-Hey, Ellie?

If the player chooses option 2:

Itsuki: You're the one who called me to do this though.

Eleonora: What, losing confidence, are we? I guess that's expected. You ARE new the industry... Fine, I'll train you in the ways of Hollywood.

Itsuki: How does training me help you...?

Eleonora: Now that that's settled, let's go all out. We need to research first. Let's read some magazines and make a plan.

>Eleonora walks away.

Itsuki: H-Hey, Ellie?

The player will receive the following Topic from Eleonora:

Eleonora: What're you doing, Itsuki? Hurry up and come where I am. Itsuki: Where's that? Eleonora: Didn't I tell you some place I can read magazines? Itsuki: Why're we going there separately? Eleonora: It'd be a scandel if someone were to think we're on a real date, you know. Eleonora: Anyway, I'll be waiting! Eleonora:

Shibuya: Hee Ho Mart

>At the magazine rack.

Eleonora: Ah, there you are! You're late!

Itsuki: We're starting this date off at a convenience store...?

Eleonora: What's so weird about it? Everyone in my hometown in Saitama does this.

Itsuki: That's kind of hard to believe...

Eleonora: Ooh, look, Itsuki! Isn't this general store adorable?

>Scene transitions to Eleonora holding a magazine.

Eleonora: Itsuki, this jewelry's so cute! This says that they have a store in Shibuya! Hey, let's go check it out later!

Itsuki: ...Sure.

Eleonora: ...What's with that indifferent answer? This is a date, so you should do what the girl asks.

The player is given two options on how to respond:

• All right.
• Isn't that a warped idea of dates?

If the player chooses option 1:

Itsuki: All right.

Eleonora: Well done in honestly accepting your mistake!

Itsuki: I'm not worthy of your praise.

If the player chooses option 2:

Itsuki: What's with that warped idea of dates? You've never dated anyone before, have you, Ellie?

Eleonora: Wh-What's wrong with that!? It's just, there are no Hollywood men around that suit me!

Itsuki: Huh.

>Two students approach near Itsuki and Eleonora.

Woman's Voice: Hey, isn't that girl over there really cute?

Woman's Voice: You're right. I wonder if she's biracial; she looks like a doll. I wish I could be like her.

Eleonora: ...Hmph.

Itsuki: You sure stand out.

Eleonora: I'm half Scandinavian, after all. They just think I'm some novelty. I'm used to it. That aside though, I'm feeling a bit thirsty. Say, why don't we get going?

The player is given two options on how to respond:

• Why not buy a drink?
• Where to?

If the player chooses option 1:

Itsuki: Why not buy a drink? We ARE at a convenience store and all...

Eleonora: Really!? Can't you sense what I'm getting at!? Geez, I'm making it so obvious too! Your girlfriend is saying she's thirsty! Now where do you think you should go?

If the player chooses option 2:

Itsuki: Where to?

Eleonora: Your girlfriend's saying she's thirsty. As the boyfriend, you need to sense what I'm getting at. It's all training!

>Eleonora leaves and the player will receive a Topic from her:

Eleonora: Now that we've gathered intel, it's time to get neck deep in my training! Next is a standard go-to place on dates! Eleonora: I'll be waiting for you there! I'm so thirsty I feel like I"m going to become a dried up persimmon. Itsuki: Wait, where are you? Eleonora: Figuring that out is part of the training! You better not make me wait too long, okay? Eleonora:

Cafe Seiren

>Outside the main entrance:

Eleonora: There you are, Itsuki. And yes, a cafe is the go-to place when you get thirsty. Now this is a traditional place to go on a date. Come on, let's really get this training underway!

>Inside the cafe where Itsuki and Eleonora are sitting across each other at a table.

Itsuki: What's that?

Eleonora: Don't you know? This is a smoothie! And it's loaded with enzymes! It's a must-have for Hollywood celebrities!

Itsuki: Is it good?

Eleonora: O-Of course it's good! It's popular in Hollywood, after all!

The player is given two options on how to respond:

• Why the fixation on Hollywood?
• You shouldn't force yourself...

If the player chooses option 1:

Itsuki: Why the fixation on Hollywood?

Eleonora: Because it's special... I mean, because Hollywood's the best.

Itsuki: I'm not sure I follow...

Elenora: You know how I'm biracial? I feel like I stick out like a sore thumb no matter where I go. It's like I don't belong. But if I become a Hollywood actress, I think things will be different. Like, once I become that famous, the world will make room for me--somewhere I actually belong.

Itsuki: So that's why...

'Eleonora: I-I may have said a little too much! Anyway, Hollywood is the best of the best! Well then, let's head to the next stop. Say, Itsuki! I wanna go see that jewelry place I saw earlier!

If the player chooses option 2:

Itsuki: You shouldn't force yourself to drink it...

Eleonora: I-I'm not forcing myself at all!

Itsuki: Why does everything you do have to involve Hollywood, Ellie?

Eleonora: Because it's special... I mean, because Hollywood's the best.

Itsuki: I'm not sure I follow...

Elenora: You know how I'm biracial? I feel like I stick out like a sore thumb no matter where I go. It's like I don't belong. But if I become a Hollywood actress, I think things will be different. Like, once I become that famous, the world will make room for me---somewhere I actually belong.

Itsuki: So that's why...

'Eleonora: I-I may have said a little too much! Anyway, Hollywood is the best of the best! Well then, let's head to the next stop. Say, Itsuki! I wanna go see that jewelry place I saw earlier!

The player will receive a new Topic from Eleonora:

Eleonora: You know where I mean by a jewelry store, right? Eleonora: It's like I'm giving you this question for free! Itsuki: Isn't this getting a bit off topic...? Eleonora: Haha, I'm starting to have fun with this. Eleonora: {{Tmsfe-sticker-02}

Shibuya Carabia

>Outside the store.

Eleonora: Right again! I'm glad you figured it out. Now, let's go in!

The screen transitions to the indoors.

Eleonora: Ooh! Everything's so pretty! It's nice coming somewhere like this once in a while. There's this mature woman's atmosphere about it. No way! Isn't that the same one Nanalie wore in that "Black Condor" movie? Wow, I didn't know they had a replica of it... ...

Itsuki: Something wrong?

Eleonora: This isn't right... We aren't doing any training at all... *Sigh* I'm no good at this. I honestly don't get things like dating or romance at all. Sorry, Itsuki. ...I dragged you around for nothing.

The player is given two options on how to respond:

• But it was fun.
• Maybe this is how it really is?

If the player chooses option 1:

Itsuki: But it was fun. I got to see a new side of you that I didn't know about.

Eleonora: Huh?

Itsuki: I was thinking that, if you really were my girlfriend, every day would be new and exciting.

Eleonora: Wh-Wh-Whoa! Wh-What're you saying, Itsuki!? S-Say, Itsuki. Do you think we look like we're going out to the people around us right now...?

Itsuki: Yeah. I think so.

Eleonora: ...Oh. I see.

Itsuki: What's up?

Eleonora: If we look like boyfriend and girlfriend, then what I'm feeling right now must be...

If the player chooses option 2:

Itsuki: Maybe this is how it really is too? Actual dates, I mean.

Eleonora: Huh?

Itsuki: I got to see a new side of you that I didn't know about, so I don't think it was a waste at all.

Eleonora: I-Is that right...? S-Say, Itsuki. Do you think we look like we're going out to the people around us right now...?

Itsuki: Yeah. I think so.

Eleonora: ...Oh. I see.

Itsuki: What's up?

Eleonora: If we look like boyfriend and girlfriend, then what I'm feeling right now must be...

>A light emanates from Eleonora and surrounds her. She gains a new Performa: Secret Tenderness.

Itsuki: It's beautiful...

Eleonora: Haha... I think I figured it out.

The player is given two options on how to respond:

• Figured what out?
• I see...

If the player chooses option 1:

Itsuki: Figured what out?

Eleonora: Huh!? You're really asking that? Isn't that a bit tactless!?

Itsuki: Is it?

Eleonora: *Sigh* You really are an exceptionally dense guy.

If the player chooses option 2:

Itsuki: I see...

Eleonora: Yup. I think I can pull off my new role as a high-school girl. And I couldn't have done it without you. Thanks for everything today.

The player will receive the following Topic from Tiki:

Tiki: It looks like a new Performa was born from Ellie! Tiki: I want to see what it looks like too. I'll be waiting at the Bloom Palace, so make sure to come perform a Unity! Tiki:

Bloom Palace

>Eleonora gains the new Radiant Skill: Door of Affection.

Virion: Do your best, my dear Ellie. And fear not. Do just as I've taught you, and everything shall go well.

Eleonora: I don't believe you've taught me anything though.

Virion: By the heavens! Do you not recall how I've toiled day after day, teaching you the refined conduct of a true lady?

Eleonora: Have you now?

Virion: It seems I must more strictly teach you the proper etiquette befitting one's stature henceforth. Without my peerless tutelage, the high society you strive for will be naught but a dream within a dream.

Eleonora: I've said this and again: it's not high society; it's Hollywood. Geez, Virion, get it straight...

The scene changes to a cinematic with Eleonora in a student uniform inside a classroom.

Fortuna Office

Itsuki: Hm...

Eleonora: What'd you think? Wasn't my acting pretty realistic?

Itsuki: I can't wait for next week's episode.

Eleonora: Of course you can't! Everyone said the same too. Spending the time to train in person definitely paid off. Still, that isn't all I'm capable of. There's more of my Hollywood success story... to be continued!

Job complete!