Chapter 27 (1/2)

You could say that the second half of the story in 'Dorgaku' moved at a faster pace, a complete change from the peaceful student life depicted in the first half.

After all, this is when the protagonist is revealed to be the queen. From here on, all h.e.l.l will break loose, Mary will face retribution during the graduation ceremony, and on to the ending… The story events would move in rapid succession.

And what could be considered the biggest turning point here, was the dating event. The event itself was your run-of-the-mill romantic scenario with nothing noteworthy, and yet there was one 'mechanic' here used against the player.

”A mechanic, you say?”

What do you mean? Addie asked as he c.o.c.ked his neck to the side, all the while he was sipping his tea.

To this, Mary replied with, 'something good' and took a bite of her cake… ”Ah, how delicious.” She said as her eyes widened slightly and looked towards the cake in front of her.

It was a cake that she had randomly selected as they entered the Cafe to rest and to talk. But the perfect level of sweetness and the freshness of the fruit had a lingering effect, it made you want more. It was easily on the same level as anything the pastry chef employed at the Albert house could make.

Without realizing it, Mary's thoughts had become overridden by the cake. Instead of continuing with her explanation, she found herself saying, ”Hey, why don't you order one as well,” to Addie.

She may have been Mary Albert, but she was only a child. A growing child. There would be times when her conscious were whisked away by a chance encounter with a delectable dessert.

Knowing this, but not caring, Addie coughed rather loudly in order to press her to continue.

Mary understood the meaning behind it, and wiped her mouth lightly with a handkerchief and said, ”Excuse me.”

”So, what do you mean by the mechanic?”

”This upcoming dating event. It is the turning point for who will reach what end.”

”And this ending or turning point thing, what exactly are those?”

Addie turned his head to the side again as he called over a waiter and ordered some cake.

Mary ordered a second plate for herself with a ”I'll have another as well.' Addie gave her a look but she just nodded.

Normally, if one played through the game without knowing anything, they would probably a.s.sume that this was just another romantic event.

You would meet the person you were waiting for, they would praise your sense of fas.h.i.+on, several dialogues would occur around the city, and a smile with a 'That was fun, let's do this again,' would end the scenario. It didn't matter who it was, it was that simple.

However, during this dating scene, Mary would intrude upon the scene and try to lure away the partner right in front of the protagonist. The unsuspecting player may think, 'What?' at this development.

But then again, it was a repeated pattern as well. Here, Mary would be rejected once again and she would fling some petty insults towards the protagonist, and then leave… Or so one would think.

…But, that was only if the player had gone through the story without a hitch up until that point.

For instance, perhaps you were caught off guard during the party with Patrick's route, and you weren't able to raise your affinity level with him. Or you were being greedy and spent to much time talking with the others… Acting in such a light-headed way in a game that focused on romance could have grave consequences.

It was obvious, the one that you had your mind set on would end up with Mary.

”What!? Why would he do that! We are talking about the villainess daughter, Mary. Are we not? The spoiled and childish, a creepy, disgusting girl who comes out all over the place!”

”I understand why you would be surprised, and yes, she is a loathsome girl. But even so, perhaps you should have little restraint when talking to someone with the same name! I think I shall have half of your cake as a punishment!”

”Well, you and the villainous Mary are quite different. And I think you have had enough cake!”

”Cake and croquette don't fill up the same s.p.a.ce!”

Mary began to make nonsensical excuses, and so Addie had to rebuke her by saying, ”You won't be able to eat dinner if you eat too much now!”

They would have surely looked like especially close siblings or even a couple that have known each other for a long time, to any onlookers. At least, they did not appear to have a master and servant relations.h.i.+p.

After this most tranquil of interactions, Addie pulled his cake towards him for protection and continued the conversation with a ”And then what?”

”So, why would the male lead fall for the villainous daughter?”

”It's because his affinity level with you is very low. For instance, even if you started his route once, if you started to show an interest in other boys, he will hate you. It's obvious. It's the same in the game and in the real world, it may be easy to make someone like you, but having that continue can be difficult.”

”…Even so, don't you think it's a little much to in turn, go to the side of the villainous daughter?”