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Stay in the Sky Garden

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[player] I'll stay here.
[Xenia] But you'll be left all alone here...
[player] I'll be fine. I don't really like large crowds, so I'll be more comfortable here.
[Xenia] I was worried that you would feel lonely if you were to watch the fireworks alone. Since you'll be fine, I'm going to head down there now.
[-] I wave and see Xenia running down like a happy bird with her hands holding the hem of her skirt. Meanwhile, I wait for the fireworks display to start with lots of sumptuous food around me.
[???] Why are you all alone here?
[-] Osamu Saitou's voice coming from behind me indicates that he's returned after finishing what he was doing.
[player] Xenia prefers the lively atmosphere of the plaza, so she's gone down there to watch the fireworks.
[Osamu Saitou] I see. Her parents did mention that she's quite interested in the recreational activities of the common people.
[player] Have you finished your work?
[Osamu Saitou] Not yet, but there's still some time until my next meeting, so I can watch the fireworks with you here.
[Osamu Saitou] After all, leaving a VIP who has come here upon my invitation to watch the fireworks alone here is not my idea of hospitality.
[player] Your invitation? But I got my ticket... from Fu Ji.
[Osamu Saitou] Yes, I was busy today, so I asked the owner of Luck and Fortune to give you the ticket on my behalf.
[player] On your... behalf?
[Osamu Saitou] Is something wrong?
[player] ...No, not at all. Thank you for the ticket.
[-] I suddenly understand why Fu Ji was acting so strangely today and silently note to myself that she is the most cunning businessperson in One Han City.
[Osamu Saitou] The fireworks display is about to start.
[-] After Osamu Saitou finishes speaking, a gorgeous firework shoots up into the sky in front of my eyes and fills the air with golden light.
[player] It's beautiful...
[-] Osamu Saitou and I both stop talking as we enjoy this magnificent fireworks show in silence. After seeing the fireworks that form the amusement park's logo, which signal the end of the show in the sky, I reluctantly withdraw my gaze.
[-] The plaza downstairs suddenly sounds a lot noisier after the night sky becomes silent again. Beside me, Osamu Saitou suddenly asks me a question.
[Osamu Saitou] Can I ask you something?
[player] Sure, if I can be of any help to you.
[Osamu Saitou] I noticed that other than Xenia, some other customers who were originally here in the Sky Garden also went down to the plaza to watch the fireworks.
[Osamu Saitou] Do you think the plaza is more attractive to everyone than this observation deck that was specially built here in the Sky Garden?
[player] I think it depends on people's preferences. Some people prefer a quieter place with a better view.
[player] Others, like Xenia, might like the atmosphere of cheering together as a group for something joyous, kind of like being at a music festival, more than simply watching fireworks...
[player] That's just my opinion, and I can't speak for everyone.
[Osamu Saitou] No, your opinion is very important to me... because you're also an important customer of this amusement park. I think it'll be necessary to redivide the plaza again later to make it more convenient for people to watch the fireworks.
[-] Looking at the expression Osamu Saitou is making when he's thinking seriously, I make a comment with a tinge of emotion.
[player] I think SAMU Joy Island will become the best amusement park in One Han City.
[Osamu Saitou] Why do you say that?
[player] Because the person running it is always thinking about the tourists and is willing to consider things from their perspective.
[Osamu Saitou] If a project that is meant to serve the people isn't driven by the interests of the people, that project will be a failure.
[player] T-That's such an official-sounding answer.
[Osamu Saitou] What about you then?
[player] What about me?
[Osamu Saitou] Will SAMU Joy Island become your favorite amusement park?
[player] It already is my favorite amusement park!
[Osamu Saitou] That's good.
[-] Osamu Saitou turns around and looks at me sincerely.
[Osamu Saitou] I hope you'll enjoy it even more the next time I invite you here.