BerukaPeri

Peri: Hey, Beruka! Are you feeling tired today?

Beruka: I'm not all that tired, no...why? Did I look tired to you?

Peri: Nope. I asked because you didn't. But that's no good -- you should be more tired.

Beruka: What are you talking about? What would you want me to be tired for?

Peri: No special reason. I just want you to be more tired. You're a little annoying when you are, but that's when you show your true self. You get so very expressive, and I love it when you do!

Beruka: Wh-what? Me, annoying...? Nobody's ever said that to me. And I haven't noticed any change in my expression...

Peri: You're all wrong. You just don't know your true self. But I know you! You're cheerful and talkative!

Beruka: I don't understand at all. Explain for me.

Peri: Ehehee, that's a secret! I'm not telling you.

Beruka: It's going to bother me. Tell me, now.

Peri: Nuh-uh. If I tell you, all the fun's gonna disappear!

Beruka: I told you to say it. If you don't...I'll kill you.

Peri: Whaaat!? Then I'll kill you first!

Beruka: I accept your challenge.

Peri: You're really going to do it? Alright... ...But I don't wanna. If you die, it won't be fun anymore. All I want is for you to be tired today. That's all. Later~!

Beruka: Hey...wait a second! ...What was the point of all that...?

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Beruka: Peri, about our conversation before. Explain yourself, please. I can't go into battle when I'm so focused on this.

Peri: Oh, that is pretty tough, huh... Got it. Then I'll tell you. But I have one condition.

Beruka: What? If you need someone to disappear, I will obey.

Peri: No, not that! I want you to be tired every day from now on, too! Be tired for me every day and sleep tight at night, and I'll be satisfied.

Beruka: Sleep tight? That's what you want...? Could it be that you want to tire me out during the day so you can attack me while I'm asl--

Peri: I'm not gonna do that. Killing people who can't fight back isn't any fun. I just wanna talk with you. While you're asleep.

Beruka: While I'm asleep...?

Peri: Sometimes, I creep into your room...and I talk with you while you're asleep!

Beruka: Huh? Y-you'll have to be clearer...

Peri: When you're dead-tired and you're sleeping like a rock, you have a habit of sleep-talking. At first, I thought that was annoying and I couldn't sleep, so I was gonna wake you up and tell you. But then it was so weird; when I told you, you replied even while you were sleeping. I thought it was fun! So I decided to do it more.

Beruka: What!?

Peri: When you're sleeping, you're carefree and expressive. I'd say "I'll come back tomorrow so we can talk more." And then you'd say "Yeah, let's do it!" And then I saw you smile in your sleep. And that's what I love the most about you.

Beruka: Th-that's impossible...I can't believe it. You're saying that I got so tired that I let my guard down in the castle? Even when I'm asleep, if someone was close to me, I should've noticed...!

Peri: Maybe I'm good at "killing" any sign that I'm nearby!

Beruka: Peri...I have a request. You need to stop...this must be why I've been sleep-deprived recently.

Peri: Really? That's a shame...

Beruka: Peri. Instead of talking to me when I'm sleeping, how about just my normal self?

Peri: ...But you're not all that fun normally.

Beruka: I-I know. I'll try being more carefree, if possible. If it's only in front of you, at least...

Peri: Really? No problem, then! We'll start immediately, right after the festival begins! Be expressive and carefree, with a big smile!

Beruka: A-alright... I'm worried about whether I can actually do it, but... First off, I'll have to train my muscles to smile...