Chloe SSR: How to Make Up

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Story Title: How to Make Up
Unlock with: SSR [Sharing Happiness] Chloe



Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3


Chapter 1

[Hotel Room]

Akira: Hm? I hear some sort of fuss over there, like someone's arguing.

Shino: You're so clueless. Just do whatever you want, then.

Heathcliff: Fine, I will. You don't have to tell me.

Chloe: H-Hey you two, let's calm down for a sec...

Akira: (Those three...?! Let's go check...)

Chloe: Shino, you're letting him go?

Shino: I don't care about him.

Akira: (I thought I heard Heathcliff's voice, but I don't see him anywhere...)

(I wonder if it's okay to ask what happened.)

Um... Hello.

Shino: ...Tch.

Chloe: Master Sage?!

Akira: Sorry, I didn't intend to eavesdrop, but I was just wondering what's wrong...

Chloe: Uh... Well, um...

Shino: ...I was arguing with Heath when Chloe walked by. That's all.

Akira: I see...

Chloe: Yeah... It really looked like they were going at it, so I tried to get them to make up. Sorry I wasn't much use...

Shino: That's not it. We were just... being stubborn.

Akira: Why were you fighting in the first place...?

Chloe: Now that you mention it, I don't know either.

Shino: Well...

Chloe: Ah... It's okay if you don't want to talk about it.

Shino: It's not a big deal. ...Heath was getting a book from the shelf for me.

Chloe: Uh-huh.

Shino: It wasn't even that tall a shelf. I could've gotten to it if I reached a bit. That's when I just blurted it out.

I asked him, "Are you mocking me because I'm short?"

Chloe: Ah...

Akira: Yeah...

Shino: Then Heath was all, "Why did you have to say it like that?!" and that's when Chloe came by.

Akira: (Shino looks kind of dejected...)

Chloe: ...What are you thinking right now, Shino?

Shino: What do you mean?

Chloe: You didn't mean to say what you said to Heath, right?

Shino: ...Yeah, it just slipped out. I really didn't mean to say it like that.

Chloe: Then why not apologize to Heath? The faster you apologize, the easier it is to make up.

I mean, you've been sounding really down since it happened.

Shino: No... I haven't. I haven't, right, Sage?

Akira: Mm... Well, you might have...

Chloe: See?

Shino: ...Okay, I get it. It was my fault this time, after all.

Akira: Then let's go apologize to Heathcliff.

Shino: ...

Akira: ...Shino?

Chloe: (Maybe it's awkward for Shino because he knows he's in the wrong...?)

Mm... I got it! How about giving him a present when you apologize?

Akira: Oh, good idea! That'll get your feelings across.

Shino: ...Feelings, huh.

Chloe: Hey, let's go searching for a nice present. I'll show you around town!



Chapter 2

[City of Affluence]

Akira: Wow... It's so lively here.

Chloe: People from the West love rare and fashionable things.

This place especially has all kinds of products coming through here, so you can find basically anything you want!

Shino: ...

Akira: Shino?

Shino: Everything smells so good.

Chloe: There are a lot of food stalls and stuff along this road. But we can't stop right now— Heath's present is top priority!

Shino: I know. I was just having a sniff.

Akira: (Shino reminds me of an animal...)

Chloe: Hmm, the gift shop should be... around here, I think?

Akira: There are a lot of stylish little trinkets here, huh.

Chloe: It's fun just window shopping, right? Ah, this would suit Rustica.

Shino: ...You and Rustica are always so friendly with each other. Don't you ever fight?

Chloe: Mm, now that you mention it... I don't think we've ever had, like, an argument.

Akira: Oh, really?

Chloe: Yeah. We did have a disagreement once, but I apologized and we made up. I think that's about it.

Shino: You're so mature, Chloe. With Heath and I... that wouldn't happen so easily.

Chloe: Ahaha. I'm not that mature, really.

Shino: But you gave in first and apologized. If you were immature, you wouldn't do that.

Chloe: ...The reason we can be this way is because Rustica's always so nice.

He's always helping me out with a bright smile on his face. It's just...

He's so sweet that I wonder... if he's not holding something back, something he can't tell me.

Akira: Chloe...

Chloe: So I'm jealous, but also admire you and Heath because you can just say whatever you like to each other.

Shino: I see... If you say so, Chloe, then I'll keep that in mind.

Akira: (Both of them care so much for their friends.)

Shino: ...Hm?

Akira: What's wrong, Shino? Ah... there are flowers over here.

Chloe: Oh, there are. I didn't even notice.

Shino: Chloe, Sage... Do you think these flowers are pretty?

Akira: Huh? Ah, yeah. They're very pretty. Right, Chloe?

Chloe: Yeah, really pretty.

Shino: Do you think Heath would be happy if I put these together in a bouquet for him?

Chloe: ...Of course!



Chapter 3

[Hotel Room]

Akira: We picked a lot of flowers, and now it's a wonderful bouquet.

Chloe: That was my first time picking flowers. It was so much fun!

Akira: It really was. It felt like I was in a fairy tale...

Shino: ...

Chloe: Shino? Why are you hanging your head like that?

Shino: Do you think... Heath will like it?

Akira: Shino...

Chloe: It...

It's gonna be fine!

Shino: Wah?

Akira: (T-That was loud for Chloe!)

Chloe: I'm sure Heath would love anything you got for him. It'll be alright!

Shino: I-I see... You're right. Yeah.

I'll go get Heath.



Heathcliff: You said you wanted to talk...?

Shino: ...Uh, earlier, I...

Heathcliff: Um, what? You're kinda quiet.

Shino: Ngh... I mean...

Chloe: Shino...! You can do it!

Shino: Chloe... Okay, I got this.

Heathcliff: (What's Chloe doing behind Shino...?)

Shino: Heath!

Heathcliff: Wha—?

Shino: I'm sorry about earlier. It was my fault.

These flowers are a symbol of my apology, so I want you to have them.

Heathcliff: ...Pfft.

Didn't you give me flowers whenever we fought as kids, too? You really never change. I guess I don't, either.

Thank you, Shino. I... was also being stubborn, and it wasn't doing any good. I'm sorry.

Shino: Heath...

Heathcliff: Let's put that behind us and shake hands.

Shino: Yeah...

Chloe: Phew, thank goodness!

Shino was so brave. I was really impressed! Don't you think so, Master Sage?

Akira: Yeah, it worked out. Shino's feelings were rewarded... This is all thanks to you, Chloe.

Chloe: What? Me?

Shino: Yeah. If you weren't here, I wouldn't have apologized like this.

You were kind to me, cheered me on, and gave me advice. I'm grateful.

Chloe: I-It was nothing! You're the one who did your best, Shino.

Heathcliff: But just now, you were supporting Shino from behind, right? I have to thank you too.

Rustica: Hello there. What a lively bunch we have here!

Chloe: Rustica!

Rustica: Oh? I thought you were having a party, but is that not the case?

Akira: Ah, actually...

Rustica: ...Oh, I see now. Chloe's such a gentle boy.

He's very earnest and does his utmost to help people in need. Isn't it wonderful?

That kindness supports me every single day. Thank you so much, Chloe.

Chloe: ...Rustica. U-Umm, you too...

Ehehe... I don't know what kind of face I should make here.

Akira: (He's a little nervous, but he seems happy... It's very charming.)

Rustica: Oh, my. Everyone's smiling. Has something nice happened? Heh... What a lovely day it is today.