Monday, January 6, 2025

Anime Collaboration Campaign - Short Story (1)

 

Murr
I’m Murr! He’s Murr!

Cain
What’s going on?
Who’s “he”?

Murr
I came up with a new game!
Introduce yourself as if you’re talking about a friend!

Shylock
Oh.
That sounds like an interesting game.

Heathcliff
Interesting...?
When it comes to myself, I can only focus on my flaws, though...

Cain
That’s why it’s fine.
You wouldn’t badmouth a friend while introducing them, right?

Heathcliff
You’ve got a point...

Shylock
How about this? If you mention one flaw,
you should also mention one good point.

Cain
That’s a great idea!
Alright, I’ll give it a shot.

Cain
Hey! I’m Cain!
And this is my friend, Cain!

Cain
He’s not great at thinking about complicated things, but he’s a caring guy who looks out for his comrades.
His swordsmanship is pretty solid too.

Cain
If you’re up for it, why not be his friend?

Cain
How was that?

Shylock
It was wonderful.

Murr
Maybe you could add that one of your eyes was replaced with Owen’s? That might count as a flaw.

Heathcliff
I think so too. He’s probably self-conscious about it.

Cain
You’re talking about Owen?
What do you mean, wanting me to list it as a flaw...?

Cain
Alright then, this red eye is a flaw too.

Heathcliff
I think that’s a good call!

Murr
Owen will be happy about it too!

Shylock
Then, I’ll go next.

Shylock
I am Shylock.
And this is my friend, Shylock.

Shylock
He’s a great conversationalist, knowledgeable about drinks,
and spending time with him feels like a moment uniquely painted in vibrant colors.

Shylock
However, people who expect too much from him, or too little,
might find themselves incompatible with him.

Shylock
To the indifferent, he offers temptation.
To the overly eager, he presents a challenge.

Shylock
He enjoys the push and pull of desire,
navigated with both conflict and restraint.
If that appeals to you, he welcomes you.

Heathcliff
Wow...
That really sounds like a Shylock kind of introduction.

Heathcliff
It makes you want to approach him... but also feel a bit intimidated...

Shylock
Intimidated, you say?
Please, be more assertive.
He loves to tempt, especially those like you—
so cautious and adorably reserved.

Heathcliff
...!

Cain
Hey now, don’t tease Heath like that.
Shino will get mad at you.

Shylock
My apologies.

Murr
Alright, it’s my turn next!

Heathcliff
Wait… uh, I don’t think I can say anything impressive,
so maybe I shouldn’t go last…

Cain
What are you talking about? Don’t be so modest.
I’m looking forward to it!

Shylock
Yes, end it with a flourish, a dazzling touch,
if you please.

Heathcliff
W-Wait… hold on…

Murr
I’m Murr!
And this is my friend, Murr!

Heathcliff
Ah…!

Murr
His troublesome trait is that his soul is shattered, scattered,
and completely messed up!

Murr
But his good trait is that he’s polite, well-behaved,
and absolutely adorable!

Heathcliff
How should I put it…?
In a way, it’s very Murr-like, but in another way, not so Murr-like?

Shylock
Not at all.
He’s just exceptionally well-trained.

Murr
He’s just pretending to be well-trained!

Cain
I see.
That’s very Murr-like.

Murr
Now, Heathcliff is up for the finale!

Heathcliff
I’m getting nervous...

Heathcliff
...

Heathcliff
I’m Heathcliff.
And this is my friend, Heathcliff.

Heathcliff
He’s timid, shy, hesitant, and often struggles to get things right…

Heathcliff
But in the end, he can wrap things up perfectly.

All Three
Ohhh…!

Heathcliff
Repsevaivulp Sonus》!

  (flower petals float across the screen)

Murr
Wow!!

Cain
As expected!

Shylock
You ended it with such a flourish and elegance.

Heathcliff
Phew… that made me nervous.

Heathcliff
Please take good care of my friend, Heathcliff.

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