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Ortho
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What can I do to make it even more like a real rabbit?
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Silver
Silver
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Is that you there, Ortho?
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Ortho
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Ah, Silver-san.
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Silver
Silver
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You seem to be wearing your Rabbit Gear. The sight of you in that outfit reminds me of our trip.
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Ortho
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The shopping we did, the festival and race… That was real fun, huh.
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Silver
Silver
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Yeah. However, why are you wearing your Rabbit Gear here, on campus?
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Ortho
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Since I finished repairing every part of the Rabbit Gear that broke during the race, I was just doing a function test.
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Silver
Silver
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I see. Has it returned to normal?
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Ortho
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Yep. And I didn’t just fix it, but I overhauled its performance completely.
But… I feel like it’s still missing the proper rabbit-like characteristics, which is the most crucial aspect of the Rabbit Gear.
I don’t know what I should do…
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Silver
Silver
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…Ortho, I assume you haven’t seen many wild rabbits up close, have you?
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Ortho
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I’ve never seen one personally… But I’ve gathered data on them from books and the internet. I’ve also studied a lot of rabbit videos.
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Silver
Silver
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I see. You put in a ton of effort.
However, there are often differences in seeing the real thing and merely reading about it. The first time I left Briar Valley, there were many things that were new to me as well.
If you see a real rabbit, you may discover something that helps.
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Ortho
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Oh, I see. You do have a point, Silver-san. But, what can I do to even meet a real live rabbit?
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Silver
Silver
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In the woods behind the campus, there are many wild rabbits.
I’ve had the opportunity to interact with rabbits much in my past. I may be able to be of help. Come with me.
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Ortho
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Yay! Thanks, Silver-san.
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Ortho
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We’re here in the woods behind the campus, but… Now what?
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Silver
Silver
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If we just wait here, the rabbits should start to make their appearance.
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Ortho
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Eh, really!? But I read in my books that rabbits are really cautious…
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Wild Rabbit
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[rustle]
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Ortho
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Heat source detected. What’s that over there…? A rabbit!
And it’s coming over here! I wonder why.
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Silver
Silver
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I don’t really understand why, but… Animals often like to approach me.
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Ortho
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There’s two, three… And more! WOW!
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Wild Rabbit
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[rustle, rustle]
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Ortho
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Ah, they ran away.
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Silver
Silver
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They must have been frightened by your loud voice.
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Wild Rabbit
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[shup]
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Silver
Silver
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That rabbit over there is standing up on its hindlegs and looking over at us.
It’s vigilantly watching us. With its ears perked up like that, it’s warily listening for any sounds we make.
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Ortho
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Okay, I see. Maybe if I move around like that, I’ll seem more like a rabbit.
Alright, I’m gonna try that.
[shup!]
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Silver
Silver
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Yeah. You look just like it.
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Wild Rabbit
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[pitter, patter]
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Silver
Silver
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It came up to me. I’ll pat its head.
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Wild Rabbit
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[hop! hop! hop!]
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Silver
Silver
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And when it’s happy, it hops like this.
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Ortho
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Like this…? [hop! hop! hop!]
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Silver
Silver
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When you want to run away like they did earlier, you want to quickly make a big jump.
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Ortho
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Simulating an enemy attack, and… Run upon first contact! [JUMP, JUMP!!!]
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Wild Rabbit
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[runs in circles]
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Ortho
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Ah. The rabbit is running in circles around you.
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Silver
Silver
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This looks to be how they move when they want to play.
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Ortho
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It’s a motion to play, okay. [runs in circles]
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Wild Rabbit
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[thump!]
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Silver
Silver
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When it kicks the ground with its hindlegs that forcefully, it must be angry.
Perhaps it’s in a bad mood, since I am not playing with it.
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Ortho
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So it’s like its Rage Meter maxed out. [THUMP! THUMP!]
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Silver
Silver
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How is it? Are you starting to understand?
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Ortho
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Yeah. When I get to see the actual thing shown in front of me, it’s so much easier to get!
When the motion is linked to a specific emotion, I feel like I’m able to reproduce it so much better.
Hey, Silver-san. Teach me about its other actions. The more data I can store, the more I’ll be able to put to good use!
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Silver
Silver
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Got it. Next is…
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The next day
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Ortho
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When relaxing, I lay on my side and kick out my legs.
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[lounges about]
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Ortho
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When I’m in a good mood, I hop around.
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[hop! hop! hop! hop!]
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Everyone
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OOOOOOOOOH!!
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Ortho
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Hey, everyone, what do you think of my updated Rabbit Gear Mk-II?
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Deuce
Deuce
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You seem to have copied a lot of actual rabbit movements. That’s amazing.
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Epel
Epel
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Back when I was a kid, I took care of rabbits, and you’re acting just like them!
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Choice 1: You can do so many things!
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Choice 2: You're just like a real rabbit!
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Ortho
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Yep. I've added a ton of different possible variations in motion.Yay! You saying that makes all the testing worth it.
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Ortho
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Thanks to Silver-san, I was able to greatly improve my Rabbit Gear. Thank you!
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Silver
Silver
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It wasn’t anything much. Your desire and motivation was just strong enough. That’s all.
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Deuce
Deuce
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…Hey, Ortho. Why did you fix the Rabbit Gear in the first place, when you’re not going to use it anymore?
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Ortho
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Well, obviously, so I can wear it during next year’s White Rabbit Festival.
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Deuce
Deuce
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Eh!? Are you going to come to Clock Town next year too? I guess you really liked the festival.
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Ortho
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Yep. And let’s all win the Rabbit Run Race next year, too!
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Epel
Epel
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EH, ALL OF US!? You mean I have to wear that outfit again…!?
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Grim
Grim
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Then, next time, I’m gonna race too! I’ll be the anchor leg of the relay and really stand out!
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Ortho
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Ehh! I want to be the anchor next time!
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Silver
Silver
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I look forward to next year, Ortho.
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Ortho
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Yeah. I’ll completely smash through all the traps and win it hands down!
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