SSR Chloe 【Matching Presents】

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"Like Blooming a Flower" 1:


(location: common room)
Arthur: Master Sage, so you were here in the common room. Do you have a moment to spare right now?

Akira: Yes, it's fine. What can I do for you?

Arthur: I would like to give this invitation to you.

Akira: An invitation?

Arthur: During this time period every year, there is a party held at the Central castle to celebrate the harvest.

If it's alright with you, will you attend the party?

It would please me if this could be an occasion where you can learn more about this world while also enjoying yourself.

Akira: So that's why you went out of your way. Thank you very much, Arthur.

I am very happy that you invited me, but I feel like I'll be out of place at that sort of luxurious social gathering...

Arthur: Why, that isn't true at all. Rather than being out of place, you are more than welcome.

If you attend the event, then I'm sure that all of the people at the castle will also be very pleased. I as well, of course.

However, I believe that you do have your own reasoning. If you feel as if you do not wish to attend, please do not hold it in and tell me.

Akira: Thank you very much. I'm going to think it over a bit.

Arthur: Understood. When you make your decision, please tell me.

*footsteps*

Akira: That's what I said, but what should I do...

It makes me nervous to be in a place I'm not used to... But I'm sure that Arthur invited me exactly because I'm not familiar with this place...

*footsteps*

Chloe: Master Sage, is something the matter?

Akira: Ah, Chloe...

Chloe: It kinda looked like you were mumbling to yourself ever since a little while ago...

Akira: I'm sorry for making so much noise.

Chloe: You weren't noisy at all! It's just, I was wondering if you were okay.

Ah, is that a letter...? ... Was there something bad written in it?

Akira: Ah, no, it's nothing like that. A little while ago, Arthur...

Chloe: Wow! Isn't this an invitation to a party?

A party at a castle, how nice. There's gonna be beautifully dressed people no matter where you look! I admire stuff like this.

... I know! Master Sage, have you already decided what you're going to wear to the party?

Akira: Umm, well, I kind of have to sort out my feelings on the matter first...

Chloe: If you haven't decided yet, can I make an outfit for you?

Master Sage, you always do your best to support us from the shadows, right? Kinda like the role of the soil in making a flower bloom.

So to show my gratitude, this time I'll become the soil, and I'll turn you into a flower.

I wanna gift you a wonderful outfit that will let you, our precious Master Sage, become the best flower at the party.

Akira: Chloe...

Chloe: Will you let me?

Akira: ... The truth is, I haven't actually decided if I'm going to the party yet...

Chloe: Wha—, really?

Akira: The reason why I was mumbling earlier was because I couldn't make up my mind.

Chloe: S-Sorry...! I got all excited and ended up getting ahead of myself.

Akira: No, it's fine! I'm really happy that's how you feel, Chloe.

Thanks to you, I've made up my mind. I've decided that I'll attend the party.

Chloe: ... Really?!

Akira: Yes! That's why, is it alright if I ask you to make my outfit for the party?

Chloe: Of course, leave it to me! I'm going to make an ultra-special outfit!

Umm, the time left until the party is... only three more days?!

I-I have to hurry and get down your measurements! Master Sage, let's head to my room!

*hurried footsteps*



"Like Making a Flower Bloom" 2:



(location: main hall)
Some days later: day of the party

Akira: (... It's almost time to leave, but...)

(I still haven't received my outfit... I wonder if Chloe is alright.)

*running footsteps*

Chloe: ... Master Sage!

Akira: Chloe!

Chloe: I'm sorry for keeping you waiting! I finally finished it. Are you okay on time?!

Akira: Yes, I can still make it!

Chloe: Thank goodness...! Okay, here's the finished outfit. I hope you like it.

*rustling*

Akira: ... Wow... This is such a wonderful suit...!

The white fabric and the golden embroidery are both so beautiful... Is this pattern a flower...?

Chloe: Yeah! I tried turning my image of you into embroidery.

Flowers make people feel warm on the inside, so... Ehehe.

Akira: Chloe...

(... He has dark circles under his eyes... He cut back on sleep to make this for me...)

Akira: ... Thank you so much for making this for my sake.

Because I'm going to be able to wear such a wonderful outfit, I'm really excited to go to the party now.

Chloe: ... Really?! I'm so happy that you like it...! Have lots of fun, okay!

Akira: Okay! I'll make sure to have fun!

(... I have to make sure I don't disgrace this outfit that Chloe put all his sincerity into making. I have to stand up proudly...!)

*footsteps*

Cockrobin: Master Sage! It's about time to leave. Are you prepared to go?

Akira: Ah, Mr. Cockrobin. The preparations have just been finished.

Cockrobin: Hm? But it seems that you haven't changed outfits yet... Ah, I knew it! You didn't have an outfit prepared!

But there is no need to worry. I thought this might happen, so I brought along an outfit for you to wear to the party.

Akira: Huh...?

Chloe: ...

Cockrobin: It was a sudden invitation, so I had thought that you might not have something prepared in time. Right, here it is!

*rustling*

Akira: ... Ah, umm.

Chloe: ... Um, Master Sage, it's okay to wear that outfit today!

Akira: Chloe?

Chloe: These clothes are really gorgeous, and I'm sure they'll fit right in at the party!

If it's a party hosted by the royal family, the outfit's gotta be at least this gorgeous.

That's why, don't worry too much about me. Today's supposed to be about you having fun, after all.

Akira: (Chloe... He's acting cheerful, but... I'm sure he's hurt...)

... Mr. Cockrobin, thank you very much for being so considerate to me.

... But, I'm sorry. Today, I would like to wear a special outfit that my precious friend made for me.

Chloe: ...!

Cockrobin: Ahh, I see! You had an outfit freshly made! That's a relief.

This is something that I had prepared just in case, so please don't let it bother you. Now, let's be off!

Akira: Yes. Chloe, I'll see you later!

Chloe: Right! I'll see you later!

*footsteps*

Chloe: (... Master Sage, thank you... For choosing my clothes...)



"Like Blooming a Flower" 3:


(location: outside Granvelle Castle. Evening)
Akira: Phew, that was extravagant. Just what you'd expect from a castle party...

It's already evening. It's nice and cool out here.

*footsteps*

Chloe: Ah, Master Sage!

Akira: ... Chloe? What are you doing here?

Chloe: I figured that the party might be ending soon, so I came to get you.

Master Sage, how was it? Was the party fun?

Akira: Yes, very much so! Everyone praised me, saying that my suit was wonderful.

I was able to speak to many people, and there was so much food on the tables...

Chloe: ......

Akira: ... Chloe?

(... He's looking at my clothes...?)

(... Huh? Did I accidentally get it stained?)

Um, is there a stain somewhere? Like did I drop some sauce on it or...

Chloe: Ah, no no! It's not dirty! ... I was looking at the color of the clothes.

Akira: The color?

Chloe: See, look. It was pure white this morning, but now it's dyed in the color of the evening sun.

Akira: ... Ah, you're right. It's like I'm wearing an orange suit...

Chloe: Yeah, this might be good too...

I picked white because it gives off a sense of purity, but looking at it like this, orange might be really nice...!

If I'm going to make the base orange, then maybe I should change the color of the golden embroidery. Maybe I should just make everything a similar color...?

Akira: (... He's in his own world. Chloe really is passionate. I'm sure that's just how much he loves making clothes.)

(... Now that I think about it, he worked several days with no sleep to make this outfit, too...)

Akira: ... Chloe, are you alright without resting?

Chloe: Hm? Why?

Akira: Um, well, I was thinking I'd feel really bad if you went out of your way to pick me up even though you're tired...

Chloe: Ah, I'm totally fine! I've slept a bit since earlier, plus I wanted to come pick you up.

... Today's the day that you turn into a flower as the star of the show, right?

I wanted to make sure you felt amazing right up until the very end!

Akira: ... Chloe...

Chloe: Ehehe. That's why, leave it to me and my broom to get us home!

If you fly at this time, there's a place where you can see the sunset really well.

I'll make sure to get you home, so want to make a little detour on our way back?

Akira: ... Yes, I'd love to! Today has been so fun that it feels like a dream.

Chloe: Hehe, it's not a dream, and it's still gonna keep going. Alright, then let's go!

*whoosh*





Card Episode "Pretty Boy Standard":




Akira: Chloe, thank you very much for making matching outfits for everyone before the parade.

Because they were wearing matching outfits, I feel like all the wizards from the Magic Manor had a sense of unity somehow!

Chloe: That makes me happy! Hearing you say it like that makes me want to work even harder!

I was super happy when everyone wore the outfits! But, I kinda feel like I've gotten a new challenge, too!

Akira: A new challenge?

Chloe: Yeah! I was thinking things like, this person might suit this kind of arrangement, surprisingly enough, and stuff like that.

I totally can't make up my mind! I wanna make something that that person will suit perfectly, but I also want to make them something that'll bring out a new charm to them!

Akira: I see! When you were making those outfits, did you have any difficulties?

Chloe: I guess with the Northern wizards' ones? Because I hadn't met them face-to-face.

So, secretly, I asked Lord Snow and Lord White about their images.

Akira: Ooh! That sounds fun! What did they say?

Chloe: A tall downer-type of pretty boy, a tall horror-type of pretty boy, and a tall wild-type of pretty boy...

Akira: Ahh, I feel like I can understand that...

Chloe: My standard of "pretty" was Rustica, see. I almost gave them white tights and frills...