Chloe SSR: His Wish

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Story Title: His Wish
Unlock with: SSR [Leaping Towards the Sparkling Night Sky] Chloe



Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3


Chapter 1

[Central City]

Chloe: The Central capital really has this great energy about it, huh. It's so urban and stylish.

Akira: Sorry to drag you out here during your time off, Chloe.

Chloe: No problem. I wanted to go out, anyway! Did you have something to do here?

Akira: I wanted to go clothes shopping. I thought maybe you could help me pick. Is that okay?

Chloe: Of course! I like making clothes, sure, but picking them out's just as fun! I'll help you choose the outfit that's just right for you!

What are you feeling right now? Like chatting at a party? Or do you wanna go more sophisticated?

I'll find just the perfect clothing for whatever occasion. So? What'll it be?

Akira: Hm...

Today, I feel like expressing my thanks to a person who's always doing his best for everyone, and getting to see him smile!

Chloe: You're so kind, Master Sage. ...But I understand that feeling very well.

I sew outfits because I love to make everyone smile.

Akira: Chloe... Thank you so much for always making such beautiful outfits for us.

Actually, I... wanted to gift you some clothing as a thank-you present. It's your birthday soon, right?

Chloe: Huh? Wait, is that why we're shopping today?

Akira: The Western wizards probably have some celebration planned for your actual birthday, so I thought it'd be nice if you could spend it in a new outfit.

Chloe: Master Sage... Thank you! That makes me really happy!

Just knowing that you're thinking about me like this fills up my heart. It already feels like I've gotten a present.

Akira: Ahaha. I haven't even given you anything yet! Let's go pick out some clothing that perfectly fits your mood today!

Chloe: Yeah!



Chloe: ...How is it? Does it look weird?

Akira: It looks great! It really suits you.

Chloe: Really? Ehehe...

Thank you, Master Sage. I... always wanted to walk around stores with friends and get presents.

Cheeks dusted red like roses, Chloe brought his hands to his shoulders, as if hugging his own outfit close.

Akira: Seeing you this happy... it makes me really happy, too.

???: Now, which shall we choose?

Akira: Hm? That voice...

Rustica: Chloe always brings us smiles. We must gift him a smile as well.

Murr: We'll give him a thrill with the greatest clothing he's ever seen!

Akira: (Th-The Western wizards...? Oh no, did their present just get spoiled?!)

Murr: Huh?

Shylock & Rustica: Oh?

Chloe: Ah...

Akira: (We made eye contact...)



Chapter 2

[Central City]

Shylock: Why, if it isn't Chloe and the Sage. Are you having a nice day out together?

Murr: I've never seen you wear that outfit before, Chloe! How'd you get it?

Akira: Um, to tell the truth...

[Akira explains what's happening]

Murr: Oh? So it's a present from the Sage, huh!

Shylock: You have wonderful taste in gifts, Master Sage.

Rustica: Isn't this nice, Chloe? It suits you so well.

Chloe: Ehehe, thank you!

Akira: (Thank goodness... It seems like they don't mind that their present got spoiled.)

Rustica: Then we'll have to do our best as well.

Shylock: The real battle begins when one's plans go awry.

Murr: Let's go right now! We gotta find an extra special present that rivals the Sage's!

Look forward to it, Chloe!

Chloe: An extra special present...?

Akira: (Wait, this actually sounds concerning...)

[Hallway]

A few days passed until the day before Chloe's birthday. Having been invited to afternoon tea time, I made my way to Chloe's room.

Akira: (...Ah. There's someone coming this way.)

Oz: ......

Akira: (Huh? Oz looks weirdly tired...)

Um, Oz...

Chloe: Master Sage, I'm here to pick you up!

Ah, Master Oz? Uh, h-hello...

Oz: ......

Chloe: ...He left. Geez, I was so nervous.

Akira: (Oz seemed a little strange... I wonder if something happened.)

[Chloe's Room]

Chloe: ...So anyway, seems like Rustica and co. are thinking of something for my birthday.

The three of them are so creative with their surprises! I can't even imagine what they'll come up with. I'm super excited!

Akira: Can't wait for tomorrow, huh?

Chloe: Yeah!

Akira: (Chloe is so honest. When he's happy, his smile's the brightest, and when he's nervous...)

...Oh, by the way, do you think Oz is scary?

Chloe: Master Oz? Mm... I mean, people call him the strongest wizard in the land, so I'd be lying if I said I wasn't scared... but I think he might actually be really nice.

Arthur respects him so much, after all. And besides, he wears my clothes with care even though I'm sure he already has tons of fancy outfits.

Ah, and he's got a great build! He's handsome and he's got wide shoulders, so I bet he'd look good in anything. I wanna make all kinds of things for him!

Chloe's kind words spilled out one after another like sparkling jewels from an open treasure box.

Iris-colored eyes as bright as the coming spring, he excitedly spoke of Oz not as a terrible wizard, but as someone much more wonderful.

Akira: (...Chloe's so kind. I'm sure the other Western wizards are working hard on a surprise that'll make him really happy.)



Chapter 3

[Hallway]

Akira: Sounds like someone's having fun over there...

???: Here Chloe, this is for you!

Akira: (Murr's voice? Oh, they're probably celebrating Chloe's birthday. I'll go tell him happy birthday too.)

[Lounge]

Murr: How's that? Surprised?

Rustica: Seeing you this shocked just makes all the hard work worth it.

Shylock: There's nothing more "extra special" than this, don't you think?

Chloe: Um, uhh... I dunno if "shocked" is the way to put it...

Oz: ......

Akira: (Huh? Oz?)

Oz stood there, surrounded by the Western wizards. While he and Chloe both looked very troubled, the other three seemed to be quite delighted.

Akira: W-What's going on here...?

Oz: ...I'd like to know.

Murr: It's a birthday present!

Akira: What is?

Murr: Oz! Oz is the present!

Akira: Wh... Huh?!

Rustica: With Oz's magic, any wish can be granted.

Shylock: Now then, Chloe—make your wish. On this special day, you're the king.

Murr: What'll it be, Chloe? Fireworks? Falling stars? World domination, maybe? Your pick!

Oz: ...*sigh*

Akira: (The Western wizards really managed to push Oz into this... I'm impressed.)

Oz: Chloe. State your wish.

Chloe: My... wish?

...Thank you, everybody. I never even imagined that I'd get Master Oz himself as a present! I'm shocked, but I'm really happy!

There's nothing I could want more. I'm already so blessed! Being able to celebrate with everyone is the greatest present I could ever have!

Rustica: Chloe...

While Chloe smiled brightly, Rustica wrapped him in a gentle embrace.

Chloe: Wah! R-Rustica?

After Rustica slowly pulled away, a beautiful, shining bottle appeared in Chloe's hands.

Chloe: Ah, this is the nail polish I wanted, right...? Thanks, Rustica!

Shylock: Oh my, getting a head start, are we?

Rustica: I'm Chloe's teacher, after all. I'd like to be the one to make him the happiest... and I'm afraid I can't let even Master Oz take that role.

Oz: ......

[The manor shakes]

Chloe: Wah?!

Akira: (Those fireworks are huge! The whole manor is shaking!)

Shylock: Is this your doing, Murr?

Murr: Not me! Isn't it from Oz?

Oz: Who knows.

Shylock: Well, this is surprising.

Rustica: Incredible, Master Oz. What tremendous and lovely fireworks these are.

Murr: Wooow! They're gonna rip the sky in two! You like it, Chloe?

Chloe: Yeah! I'm having a total blast! I won't ever forget this day.

Akira: I'm glad to hear that, Chloe. Happy birthday!