Friday, August 31, 2007

Alma Route: Day 1, Afternoon, Company Store Street

"Anri took a seat in the corner of the sidewalk cafe and waited for a while."

"One heroically hard-working waitress noticed her immediately."

Eliza
"What will you be have today, Anri-sama?"

Anri
"You."

"Not a single muscle on Eliza's face moved; she just shrugged her shoulders. She was fully accustomed to Anri's loose lips."

Eliza
"Aren't you being a little too bold, considering you've been confined to quarters?"

Anri
"Creeping around everywhere would just make me stand out even more."

Eliza
"...That is true. Then, your order?"

Anri
"Right."

"Anri lowered her voice a little."

Anri
"You've heard something about the incident, right?"

Eliza
"No, not yet."

"Eliza replied shortly, still pretending to take Anri's order."

Eliza
"However, I don't get to hear very much around here."

Anri
"Oh well, that's fine. Next time I see you, I'll have another favor to ask, though."

Anri
"In fact, there's something else I'd like to ask you."

Eliza
"What would that be?"

Anri
"I want to speak with Alma, from the first class. What do you suggest I do?"

Eliza
"Alma? Alma Hamilton-sama?"

"Eliza frowned, looking a little worried."

Eliza
"Why... I mean, it doesn;t do any good to ask me."

Anri
"Its about that scary supervisor."

Eliza
"Wells-sama, you mean."

Eliza
"Certainly, she has been acting like no one is allowed to associate with Alma-sama, but...."

Eliza
"As far as I know, other than Alma-sama's friends, I don't think she lets anyone through."

Anri
"But, there's probably no chance of her not disliking me."

Anri
"I'm going to have to try and find a different approach, aren't I?"

Eliza
"I have heard rumors about toilets and private chambers, but..."

"Though her tone was calm, there was a hint of shock blended in."

Eliza
"To such a degree does a foolish servant deliver excessive loyalty. I do not understand that kind of zeal."

Anri
"Well, maybe if we just understood Wells-san's methods -- Well, that's no good, either way."

Eliza
"Indeed."

"With a refined bow, Eliza appeared as if she had finished taking Anri's order, and turned to leave."

"For some reason, Anri gave in to her mischievous side, and gently groped Eliza's backside."

"--But, Eliza's gasp was suppressed in an instant."

"Without any change in her expression, Eliza left the table."

"Only Anri saw the glare Eliza shot back at her, and smiled wryly as a farewell."

Anri
"Damn, I knew it wouldn't be that easy."

"...A short while later, a cup of cinnamon tea was brought to Anri, into which a large quantity of salt had been mixed in."

Alma Route: Day 1, Afternoon, Alma's Private Room

"Alma's room was a standard single, located in the student quarters block."

"But then, considering the sort of people the students on this ship are, a member of the masses wouldn't think of it as standard at all."

"Although the rooms were all laid out the same, the arrangement of furnishings within them was left to the individual's discretion, and old items were never left behind by graduating students."

"From the wallpaper to the curtains, the girls all work hard within certain set limits to put their personalities and sensitivities on display."

"These girl's rooms are little pieces cut off from their castles -- they designate them as a part of their houses, places that match their upper-class rank."

"However none of that finery could be seen from the corridor."

Anri
"I want to speak with Alma Hamilton, so... if you're out here, would that mean that Alma's in her room?"

"Alma's attendant, Quincy Wells, didn't even acknowledge Anri's quip -- she just stood blocking the way like a wall of stone."

Anri
"Uuuum...."

Anri
"I want to speak with Alma, but if you're standing there, it'll be hard for me to reach the doorknob."

Anri
"I really can't understand why you keep standing there..."

Anri
"Thus, if you would move just a little bit to the right, it would help."

Wells
"...."

Anri
"...Are you listening?"

"Wells, who was by no means a heavily built person, protected the door to Alma's room like she was it's gatekeeper."

"Her manner of cold rejection made seem like a much greater obstacle."

Wells
"You seem troubled."

Anri
"I just want to speak to Alma, can't I even do that?"

Wells
"Nope."

"Was her curt response."

Anri
"Don't say that.... I've got something very important to tell her."

"Alma might possibly be the next victim in the incident."

"When she thought about that, Anri grew a little impatient."

"However, such concerns were truly useless with Wells mercilessly standing in the way."

Anri
"I am troubled.... That is, what I have to say is for Alma, but you would find it very important, too."

"She said cryptically, trying to somehow elicit interest from the other party."

"And yet, there was no visible change in Wells' expression."

*Choice: Wells-san, I...*

|give up.| |must praise you.|

(If you picked: give up.)

"Wells raised her eyebrows slightly. She seemed to be vaguely relieved."

Anri
"For the time being, I will try again another day."

Anri
"Say hello to Alma for me. See you."

"Anri's words didn't seem to reach Wells."

"Anri, seeing it was no use, walked away."

"Wells, one way or the other, means to make sure that Anri doesn't find a way to make her desire the meet Alma a reality."

(If you picked: must praise you.)

Anri
"Oh, Wells! You lovely dark madam!"

"Even Wells couldn't help but be startled when Anri suddenly raised her voice."

Anri
"Now, in this place, please permit me to applaud your unwavering loyalty. Oh nymph of the deep forest, I beg you not to close your ears to me."

Wells
"Anri-sama? I don't know what you intend by saying that, but flattery will get you nowhere with me."

Wells
"I would appreciate it if you would please cease these futile efforts."

Anri
"Thou! whose fidelity is matchless in Heaven or Earth -- wisdom from courage, beauty from ferocity, the figure whose sword protects maidens and their front doors like the watch dog of Hades, Cerberus!"

Wells
"...Cerberus?"

Anri
"No, just a moment. Watchdog of Hell, that's not beautiful at all. Yeah, that's not right. Take heart, for I shall begin once more."

Wells
"No, that's quite alright."

Anri
"--That glare as your name is slighted --that strong figure, is it not like the storied hero, Herakles?"

Wells
"Herakles?"

Anri
"Uh... no good, huh? No matter how I try to praise you, the adjectives are a long ways off from being beautiful."

Anri
"Is this some kind of curse?"

Wells
"Then you aren't making fun of me?"

Anri
"No way! What reason could I have to make fun of you?"

Anri
"But, its just that, I... umm, well, I'm not good at telling lies...."

"At this thoughtless remark, with almost no change in her complexion, Wells pointed down the corridor."

Wells
"Please leave."

Anri
"Right...."

"It seemed that Anri hadn't been paying much attention to her words."

"Anri, seeing it was no use, walked away."

"Wells, one way or the other, means to make sure that Anri doesn't find a way to make her desire the meet Alma a reality."

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Alma Route, Day 1, Afternoon, Kanae's Private Room.

Tenkyouin
"...So you see, Anri."

Anri
"Yeah?"

"Anri, who had been lost in reading the weekly paper, raised her head and took a sip from the coffee Tenkyouin had prepared for her."

Anri
"What is it, Kanae-san?"

Tenkyouin
"I don't mind you coming over to play, but have you made any progress in finding our criminal?"

Anri
"Yeah, well, little by little."

Tenkyouin
"I've said this already, but the only way I'll be able to cooperate with you in this investigation is if you bring me everything on Saturdays."

Tenkyouin
"Today being the exception, I can't have you coming over to do nothing but drink coffee."

Anri
"I know that. I only came over to take a little break."

Tenkyouin
"...Oh really?"

"Anri wore an innocent look as she sipped her coffee."

Alma Route: Day 1, Afternoon, Library

"Anri coming to the library was such a novelty that Chloe made her way over to her."

Chloe
"Anri, got a sec?"

Anri
"Certainly. Have I ever refused an invitation from you?"

Chloe
"I would prefer it if you tried not to make little speeches like that around here."

Chloe
"But whatever. ...You, there's talk about Anne-Shirley Bancroft being up to something strange. Know anything?"

Anri
"If there's ever been talk about Anne-Shirley not doing something strange, I've never heard it."

Chloe
"...Sorry, seems that's not enough to go by."

Chloe
"What I should have said was, in short, she has been going around to the locations involved in the incident and doing something, or at least that's what the rumors are saying."

Anri
"'This incident', meaning the recent rapes, right?"

Chloe
"Yeah."

Anri
"She's trying to help prove my innocence because of what I asked... do you think?"

"Anne-Shirley's eccentricities were well known. She didn't need to do much more than stand around to start rumors about her suspicious activity."

Anri
"What kind of strange things is she doing?"

Chloe
"The same as usual, it seems... muttering to herself, saying weird things."

Anri
"Aa-ah."

Chloe
"She hasn't caused any trouble here in the library, for which I grateful, but...."

Chloe
"Wouldn't it be better for her to be more careful? She wouldn't draw as much attention if she stayed out of sight."

Anri
"I see, thank you. I'll go talk to Anne-Shirley."

"Anri nodded at Chloe."

Anri
"By the way, Chloe, you free right now?"

Chloe
"I'm busy. Later."

Anri
"...."

Anri
"I guess I should go see someone else."

Alma Route: Day 1, Morning, Kanae's Private Room

Anri
"I'm coming in."

"Tenkyouin only glanced up briefly from her cluttered desk as Anri aimlessly wandered in before returning to her work."

"Though Anri normally didn't pay much attention to her surroundings, she knew that now was the time her friend worked on her experiments and research, so, not saying anything more, she sat down in a nearby chair."

"--After a little while, there was a sound like a motor turning, once, twice... and then a popping noise filled the room."

Tenkyouin
"...Failed."

"Since that troubled murmuring was a fairly usual occurrence, Anri felt that it might be a good time to try her greeting again."

Anri
"Hey, Kanae-san?"

Tenkyouin
"Morning, Anri."

Anri
"It's a little late in the day to be saying 'morning'."

Tenkyouin
"...Really? Thanks, when I get caught up in my work, my sense of time slips away."

Tenkyouin
"So, did you find something?"

Anri
"Nope. The way to do it is, wait until the weekend to start collecting."

Tenkyouin
"Right. How are you going to be asking your questions?"

Anri
"That is, well...."

"Anri threw her hands up in an exaggerated motion and shook her head."

Anri
"That is to say, I haven't made what would be thought of as great progress in that."

Tenkyouin
"So, you're wasting free time you don't have on chit-chat."

"With a wry smile, Tenkyouin went to start making coffee."

Tenkyouin
"What will you have?"

Anri
"Decaf."

"After a short but pleasant talk over their coffee, Anri left the room."

"Tenkyouin seemed a little anxious as she saw Anri off, but quickly pulled herself together and returned to her work."

Friday, August 24, 2007

Alma Route: Day 1, Morning, Classroom

Helena
"A-Anri!?"

"Class had just let out, when by chance she saw Anri stick her face in. She frowned, her tone surprised."

Helena
"You shouldn't come to places like this, where there's a lot of people.... Did you forget you're supposed to by confined to quarters?"

Anri
"...Ah, I did."

Helena
"Anri!?"

Rachel
"Is something wrong, Helena-san?"

Helena
"F-Fox-sensei, that's..."

Rachel
"Well, Anri-san! What are you doing here!?"

"When the astonished Rachel saw them, Anri wanted to smack herself in the head."

"Instead, she clapped her hand together."

Anri
"Ah, Rachel-sensei! Oh, right, you were my homeroom teacher."

Rachel
"...Anri-san...."

"Rachel's shoulders sagged."

Rachel
"I know you always space out during class, but at least try to remember what your homeroom teacher looks like, please."

Anri
"Don't let it worry you, I remember now."

"Anri doesn't realize it, but this is the third time they have had this conversation, and every time, Anri had given the same reassuring guarantee."

Rachel
"...Oh, forget it."

Rachel
"By the way, Anri-san, your punishment has been decided. You shouldn't be wandering around here like this."

Helena
"U-um, sensei..."

Anri
"Oh no, sensei, it's like this:"

"Before Helena could say what she had in mind, Anri surreptitiously whisper into Rachel's ear."

Anri
"I can't say this too loudly, but... my punishment is really only a front."

Rachel
"--Oh!"

Anri
"As a matter of fact, I've been ordered by by the Principal to conduct an undercover investigation to find out the true culprit in this Case of the Serial Assaults."

Rachel
"Like in a T.V. drama!?"

Anri
"This is the Principal we're talking about. If you don't believe me, please go ahead and ask her about it yourself."

Rachel
"No.... You're right, it does sound like something she would do."

Helena
"...."

Anri
"You are the only one I've told this to. If too many people hear about this, well...."

Rachel
"Yes, it must be kept a secret."

Rachel
"Well then, good luck, Anri-san."

"Rachel gave a small gesture of encouragement as she left."

"Helena was completely amazed."

Helena
"Secret orders from the Principal. What a load of nonsense...."

Anri
"But it wasn't a lie. The principal really did tell me to find the real culprit."

Helena
"You can be strangely glib sometimes."

Anri
"Hey now, Helena! You make it sound like I'm some kind of liar."

Anri
"Did you doubt me when I whispered my love poems to you?

Helena
"I-I never believed them at all!"

Anri
"What a thing to say!"

Anri
"Then I will repeat them a hundred times, as many times as it takes for you to believe me! Until you know how much love for you fills my heart!"

Helena
"N-no, please don't."

*Here...*

|I should do as I wish|I should do as Helena wishes|

(If you picked: Helena's wishes)

Anri
"Really?"

"Noticing the deep disappointment in Anri's voice, Helena relaxed."

Helena
"Now, you don't have time to play around, do you?"

Anri
"You're right, at least as long as she's unwilling."

"Anri nodded, her shoulders sagging as she finally remembered her situation."

Helena
"...What are you talking... Good luck, Anri."

Anri
"Thanks, Helena. Alright, I'll be going."

(If you picked: Anri's wishes)

Anri
"Uh-uh, Helena. I must make you understand my feelings."

Helena
"He-Anri... quit pulling!"

Helena
"Where do you plan on taking me!?"

Anri
"At this time of day, it shouldn't be too hard to find one or two empty classrooms."

Helena
"Eh, eh? That means.... Wait, wait a second!"

Anri
"Nuh-uh. No waiting."

"Several minutes later."

Helena
"Ah... d-don't...."

"Anri laid Helena down, so that Anri was on top. She then quickly spead Helena's thighs, and entangled her legs in Helena's."

"Anri, with miraculous timing, removed Helena's hair clips, causing her silvery hair to spread out in a wave."

"Although there was no sign of anyone around, it wouldn't be strange for someone to come in while they were at it."

"Strong objections sprang to Helena's mind. However, the great waves caused by Anri's advances kept her from expressing them."

Helena
"Don't... u-ua...!"

"All of her reserve gone, Anri pressed her lips against through Helena's unfastened collar and kissed her neck."

"Helena pushed Anri away, but her strength was waning."

Helena
"A-anri... no, stop it... please...."

Anri
"I couldn't do that, Helena. It would be a betrayal. Against your body and mind."

Helena
"Uu...."

"Helena shook her head at Anri's statement. She despaired, knowing that Anri never recognized any of her rejections."

"Anri already knew what Helena's feelings were. In fact, she had known from their very first time together."

Helena
"Huu! U-a-aa!"

"Helena couldn't suppress a moan of pleasure as Anri's hands ran over her legs."

Anri
"Look, Helena. Do you see it? You're becoming even more wonderful."

Helena
"N-a-aa...- nn...!"

Anri
"What incredible fortune! That I am able to look upon your figure as you undergo this transformation."

Helena
"St-sto...- a, n!"

"Helena's hands, which had been trying to push away Anri's body, now turned to deflecting Anri's caresses, as she removed Helena's jacket, blouse, and skirt one by one."

"Contrary to her own obstinate intentions, Helena's body was complying with Anri's requests. As if it wanted to help as Anri removed Helena's clothing."

"Helena didn't realize it, but her resistance and submission had already melted into one under Anri's control."

Helena
"U... no... don't...."

"Despite Helena's feeble denials, the frail glaze in her voice showed that Anri's fingers, tracing her curves, were winning her over."

Anri
"If you should ever forget, I will always help you to remember, Helena. How much I love you, and how much you feel in return."

Helena
"U-uu.. no... don't... th-that's not...."

"Helena's breath came in short sobs as Anri's dancing fingers set her thoughts aflame."

"Sex with Anri was always like this. Pleasure overwhelming Helena's internal objections. And though Anri brought it forth, that pleasure originated within her."

"Helena wanted to cry out in disgust. She would have if she could have found her voice. But now that urge was beginning to be washed away by tears of joy -- beginning to be crowded out by other feelings."

Anri
"My beloved Helena...."

Helena
"...Ua...!"

"Anri's words, voice, face, fingers, tongue, and her scent all had their effect on Helena. To the extent that her forceful rebukes fell from her tongue, and her body began to thrash like that of a wild beast."

Helena
"A-aha... a-aa...!"

Anri
"Fufu...."

"Anri shifted Helena's tidy little white lacy bra, exposing the already stiff protrusions within."

Helena
"Huu...! U-haa... N-no... a-aa!"

"Anri took one into her mouth and rolled it with her tongue. The stimulation caused Helena's head to shake, her hair speading out in a wave."

Helena
"A-aa... aa...."

Anri
"Oh yes, Helena, wonderful...."

Helena
"Huu-aa... don't, Anri... stop it...."

Anri
"I told you, I can't stop. Not as long as your face looks like that."

Helena
"Aah!"

"Helena hid her face in her hands, despairing that she was no longer able to resist her animal instinct. Even so, Anri ruthlessly continued her efforts to arouse her."

Helena
"A, nn, a...!"

"Anri's lips detached themselves from Helena's breast and moved slowly down the ridges of her belly. Helena's abdomen jerked violently up and down, as if it were riding the ceaseless waves of pleasure coming from Anri's kisses."

Helena
"A, aa, n, n-no, aa...."

"Anri traced a line down Helena's narrow, pale abdomen into her sunken navel. Helena's center caught flame like kindling thrown on to a bonfire as Anri gently made her way down her belly."

Helena
"Aa, Anri, don't... don't...!"

"Anri's tongue descending toward it's anticipated final destination gave Helena enough motivation to regain enough control over her thoughts to voice another rejection."

Anri
"You don't really want me to stop."

"As Anri whispered this, she dove into Helena's pale thicket."

Helena
"Huaa! A... haa... haa...."

"Helena arched her back and screamed. Anri's face fell away and then once again returned. To that place."

Anri
"Now, let's go, Helena."

Helena
"Aa...."

"Helena drew ragged breath at Anri's smug words; hopeless resignation, and even a hint of anticipation could be found in her tone."

"And, when Anri resumed her offensive, Helena's body was literally jubilant in response."

Helena
"A-haaa! A, hau, auu!"

"Anri's tongue entered Helena's divide. She drank freely of Helena's honey as she trailed her warm, wet crease."

Helena
"Huu, un-a, aa...!"

"Anri scooped up one of Helena's breasts in her hand and began to knead it; pinching and pulling the nipple."

Helena
"Hya-a-a, N-huu-uu...!"

"Anri nibbled lightly on Helena's clitoris, her fingers dancing along her labia. She even stretched Helena's brown flower bud with a finger, and this painful, irritating stimulus was added in."

Helena
"Haa, aa, aa... aa...."

"Anri's seeking hand drifted, her fingers finding Helena's weak points. Helena's breath quickened and she ran her fingers through her hair."

"Anri seemed to be everywhere at once. If Helena's body wished for a place to be touched by that rushing stream, Anri's hands were already there."

"As that stream grew in intensity, Helena could not keep herself from crying out, as she did now."

Helena
"A-aa-aaa...!"

"And now she was being forced up to a new height. She had experienced this journey many times before, but this time was greater than any before."

"And a wave of dismay came crashing down as well."

Helena
"Aa...! A-Anri... N-no, enough... already...!"

Anri
"...It's okay, Helena. Whenever you may go, I'll catch you when you fall."

Helena
"U-aa, nooo...!"

"Her statement could not have been taken as consent. However, her body's response was to accept the actions. This goaded Anri into turning up the intensity."

"Neither of them could have stopped at that point."

Helena
"A-aaa! N, haa-ah, aa!"

Helena
"...N, d-don't, Anri... I-I'm going to... going to...!"

Helena
"N-no... nooo...."

Anri
"Don't hold back, Helena. Now, let me see you in that moment."

Helena
"N-o, aa.... ...Don't... A-huaa, a-a...!"

Helena
"A, ha, a-uaaaa-------...!"

"Letting loose her loudest scream yet, Helena collapsed into Anri's arms."

Alma Route: Day 1, Morning, Niki's Private Room

"When Anri stopped by Niki's room to visit, she was greeted happily by Niki."

"Anri's smile grew soft in response to to the look of earnest admiration if Niki's eyes."

Anri
"Niki, I'm afraid I'm too busy to play right now."

"Niki shook her head and smiled, as if to say she understood."

Anri
"If it weren't for this incident, I would be able to spend more time, but..."

Anri
"I just don't know. Did you have something you wanted to tell me?"

Niki
"...!"

"Niki, looking apologetic, began to gesture that there was someone who wanted to see Anri."

Anri
"W-What is it, Niki?"

Niki
"...!"

"Most people, Anri included, had trouble reading Niki's gestures -- But, Anri could occasionally get an accurate reading."

Anri
"Uuuuuuhmmm. A? I? R?"

Anri
"A I R H E A D?"

Anri
"...Hmmm."

Anri
"Could you mean, Anne-Shirley?"

"Niki had difficulty answering this question, so she just nodded."

Anri
"Why did Anne-Shirley have you...? Okay. I'll go see her."

"Niki's face brightened as Anri made her promise."

Anri
"Anne-Shirley.... That girl, what's she up to?"