[ Troubled by Mafuyu's memory, Ai is lost in thought as she proceeds down one of the paths, following the sound of whispers and bracing herself for what she might hear. ]
[ Boy, Ai's getting deja vu between Sayaka's dreamshare and Mafuyu's palace! It's almost like pressuring girls to be perfect will wear at them and break them down. So Mafuyu was under such scrutiny. It makes Ai stand up straighter and step more carefully to avoid making any mess that might trouble Mafuyu until they can find her. ]
now in the right place
pats you gently
The princess is such a good girl, isn't she?
Yes, yes! She's devoted to the kingdom. She'll never waver.
Why would she? It's her dream to be the best ruler she can be. And so prestigious!
Exactly! She must remain perfect.
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Is that really her dream though?
[ She will question out loud as she walks by. ]
no subject
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Hold on, we'll find you.
[ She whispers back fiercely. Walking faster, but not so fast it's unsightly, she heads towards the castle. ]