Oscar's 2nd Character Story

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 Characters: Oscar & Akira

 

Oscar: Akira. That’s it for today’s training; head back to your room and wash off your sweat.

Akira: Hah, whaddya mean we’re already finished? I’m just gettin’ started. This is personal training, so let’s just keep at it for a little longer.

Oscar: You’re already doing more training than usual. If you overdo it just because you’re feeling good, you’ll come to regret it later.

Akira: Regret? What’s wrong with training when I’m feelin’ good?

Oscar: So you won’t understand until it’s too late, huh…

But then I’ll have to stay and accompany him. Hmm, what should I do…

Akira: What’re ya whispering about?

Oscar: It’s nothing… We can’t stay here forever. Our allotted time is just about over.

Akira: Wha, that’s news to me! You just came up with that on the fly, didn’t ya?!

Oscar: … That’s not true.

Akira: I can tell you’re lying, y’know.

Oscar: …!

J-Just do as you’re told, Akira. Practice is over, so return to your room already.

Akira: Woah—watch it…! Don’t drag me out! You're just overpowerin' me, damn it!
 

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Oscar: (Hah… I ended up having to use brute force again.)

(Getting Akira to do as he’s told is always an uphill battle. I’ve had the faint impression that he and Alexander are rather similar for quite a while now.)

(They’re both just extremely defiant, so getting them to listen to what I say is a tremendous struggle.)

(Well, Akira can actually comprehend the words being spoken to him, at the very least. If I manage to properly express myself, I’m sure he’ll come around eventually…)

(That said, I’m severely lacking in any sort of ability to do so. To think I can’t even offer up a convincing lie…)

(... There's no point in worrying about it here. I should head back and take a shower already.)
 

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Akira: HELL YEAH! I'm at max voltage!

Oscar: …?

Akira: Hey, Oscar. You sure took your time.

But never mind that and take a look! I'm on a roll today!

Oscar: "Take a look"…? Aren't you just lazing on the sofa and playing a game?

Akira: That's right. Both my training and gaming are going great.

Oscar: I don’t see how those are related at all…

Well, whatever. By the way, Akira… isn’t it a little chilly in here?

Akira: That so? Well, I got all stuffy after my shower, so I did crank the air conditioner up.

Oscar: I see, so that’s why…

Akira: Oh, the boss showed up! I’ll beat it in an instant!

Oscar: (It’s grown rather late… Brad-sama should be home soon.)

Akira. Take the time right now to clean up the living room.

Akira: Hah? Why do I have to?

Oscar: There are clothes, snacks, and plastic bottles scattered around… The room wasn’t this messy before we went out to train. This is all your doing, isn’t it?

Brad-sama won’t be happy if he comes home and sees this.

Akira: Shut it, you sound just like Will. Why do I gotta put up with this when he’s finally out on an errand for once…

Oscar: I see, so you’re this languid because Will’s not here.

Akira: I’ll clean it up. But only after I’m finished with my game. I’m used to getting yelled at by Brad, so it’s no big deal.

Oscar: (... I’d prefer if he cleaned up right now, but how do I get him to listen to me?)

(A method besides persistence and force…)

Akira: Ah… speakin’ of which, is that bad for hedgehogs or somethin’?

Oscar: What?

Akira: Earlier, you were worried about how cold it was, right?

Will told me that hedgehogs aren’t good with the cold once. Is it better if the temp isn’t too low?

Oscar: Ah… it’s true that they’re weak to the cold, but as long as the door is closed, it’s not an issue.

Akira: Hmm? Well that’s good, but ya seemed sorta bothered so I thought I’d make sure.

Oscar: Ah, that was because…

Achoo!

Akira: Huh?

Oscar: Don’t worry about it. I’ll go take a shower and warm up.

Akira: Wha… are ya bad with the cold, by any chance? 

Oscar: …… It's embarrassing to admit, but yes.

Akira: ……

Oscar: I-Is it that unexpected? Well, I usually get told as much when this gets brought up, but…

Akira: It's way too unexpected… How can you be cold when you got all those muscles covering you up?

Oscar: Hmm… that's true. I'm on the more muscular side, but no matter what I do, I haven't managed to grow stronger against the cold.

Akira: Hmm…? Does that mean I'm better with the cold than you?

I can hang out in the snow with just a tank top and shorts on. I had to stop cuz Will got super pissy over it, but I did that a lot when I was younger.

Oscar: …!

Akira: And while we're at it, I'm good with the heat too. Being strong against both means I seriously am a geniu—

Oscar: That's amazing, Akira…

Akira: Huh?

Oscar: I can handle the heat, but I'm horrible with the cold. That's why I genuinely think you're amazing, Akira.

Akira: T-That so… Bein' told that so seriously is gonna throw me off guard…

Hehe, it's not a bad feeling, though.

Alright! I feel great, so I'm gonna get this room cleaned up in a giffy. Ah, I'll raise up the temp too ♪

Oscar: (He started cleaning up very enthusiastically… Just what made him change his tune?)

(I'm not really sure, but I'm glad he started acting more obedient.)

Alright. I'll lend you a hand, so let's get this room cleaned right away, Akira.

 

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