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Riddle
Riddle
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…It's five minutes before the interview is scheduled to begin. The presenter should be arriving any moment now.
I'm curious who the "Magical Birthday Dice" chose for me. I do hope it is one of the model students.
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???
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There is no need to fret.
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Azul
Azul
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I, Azul Ashengrotto, shall be your presenter.
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Riddle
Riddle
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Azul… So, it's you. I look forward to having you today.
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Azul
Azul
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My pleasure. Happy birthday. Please accept this present.
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Riddle
Riddle
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Thank you. I'll open it right away.
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[rustle, rustle]
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Riddle
Riddle
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Oh, what a stylish lamp. It has a milk-colored shade with a lattice pattern. Is this pattern supposed to be the suits from playing cards?
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Azul
Azul
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Indeed. I believed it would be the perfect design for you, who regards the Queen of Hearts so highly.
I researched and analyzed your preferred tastes and selected something I thought you would be pleased to own.
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Riddle
Riddle
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You seem to have used your intelligence gathering for something good, for once. It is indeed a good design. I think it will match my room well.
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Azul
Azul
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Well, I am pleased to hear that. Oh yes, and since we are doing this interview anyway, perhaps I could be so bold as to inquire about your room?
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Riddle
Riddle
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My room…? Well, I am very particular with creating an environment that would allow me to focus on my studies.
I make sure to organize my textbooks and other documents properly so as to always be able to find what I am looking for easily…
Also, taking into account the long hours I sit at my desk, I chose a desk lamp that would ease any eye strain.
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Azul
Azul
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I see. So, the secret to continuing to keep the top spot in our year is not simply from your constant studying…
I do hope you'll find use in my present for your future studies.
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Riddle
Riddle
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Your present…? Are you trying to tell me that this light has a function that will help me with my studies?
…Hm? There are small plates on the inside of the shade. What is this…?
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Azul
Azul
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My present to you is not a simple lamp. It is an aroma lamp.
We Dorm Leaders have a room all to ourselves. I thought it would be beneficial to not only adjust the interior decoration to your liking, but the fragrance as well.
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Riddle
Riddle
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Oh, yes, I've heard that different scents can have different effects on people. I cannot say that I've experienced it, myself, however…
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Azul
Azul
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I thought that might be the case, so I have brought a few different aroma oils that may be to your liking.
I would absolutely be delighted to provide all of these to you, however the constraints on the gift budget makes that difficult… Please select one of these.
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Riddle
Riddle
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Yes, we have to follow the rules, after all. Let me try each of the scents.
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Azul
Azul
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Today, we have prepared for you these fragrances that will help with your focus and has a refreshing effect on your body. Please try this one first.
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[sniff, sniff]
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Riddle
Riddle
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This one is a little intense…
However, it does remind me of the refreshing sensation I feel whenever I am riding my horse through the forest or meadows. I suppose I do not dislike it.
I feel as though that cleared my head somehow. This one may not be bad if I wish to switch focuses.
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Azul
Azul
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I am pleased to hear you say that. These other two fragrances may be more familiar to you, Riddle-san.
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[sniff, sniff]
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Riddle
Riddle
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This is… lemon. Even aroma oils can replicate the fresh scents of fruits, I see.
And this one is… the scent of roses. It is fragrant and sweet… Yes, a lovely smell.
It brings to mind the vision of the Heartslabyul roses in full bloom. I think I quite like this one.
Azul, may I choose this one?
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Azul
Azul
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Of course. I was right in thinking that you would be choosing the rose scent, as the Dorm Leader of Heartslabyul.
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Riddle
Riddle
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I'm slightly conflicted that it played right into your expectations, but… Thank you. I'll use the lamp as soon as I return to my room.
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