Ereshkigal Valentines Scene:

In the corridor, Ereshkigal is muttering to herself.

Ereshkigal: ……Finally he/she has left the cafeteria. I’m certain that I could get hold of him/her during lunchtime.
Ereshkigal: Well, sometime after dinner would have been better though. That way there’ll be more people around.
Ereshkigal: Now. Looks like the time has finally come.
Ereshkigal: ……Hm. Really, it’s not such a big deal. I myself, am surprisingly calm.
Ereshkigal: It was good that I devoted two days to mentally preparing for this. Furthermore, the outcome of the chocolates is also great.
Ereshkigal: I made sure to have practice time for a month. Surely there shouldn’t be any complaints about the taste, aesthetic, and magical power!
Ereshkigal: Yes, one piece a day, making the test pieces was really fun! If I could I would do it everyday!
Ereshkigal: Well, only this one came out well though! Since one part is done, the rest should be successful too!
Ereshkigal: ———anyway, this isn’t the time to be gloating by the corner.
Ereshkigal: These footsteps, I’m certain it’s Guda……at all times I have to be cool, and splendid……
Ereshkigal: Alright, let’s go Ereshkigal! I’ll brilliantly let you taste the composure of the Goddess!

You are walking in the corridor with Fou.

Fou: Fo. Fofo, Fou. Kyu-
(Special Meaning: Halt. There is aggression coming from around the corner.)

You: [Choice 1] Fou-kun is staring towards the corner……?
     [Choice 2] (Is someone there?)

Fou: Fou! Foufou, Fo-!
(Special Meaning: The premonition of a strong foe......! Defeat them!)

Fou rushes over.

???: My, if it isn’t the beast of calamity. Hmm. Acting as a bodyguard I see.
???: Well that’s fine, you’re powerless as of now. Go along to the other side.
???: Now———first, to get my act together, and……

Ereshkigal appears before you.

Ereshkigal: G-g-good day Guda! It’s just as planned to meet you in such a place!
Ereshkigal: J-just now you’ve left the cafeteria but, I wonder if you are still hungry?
Ereshkigal: If that’s the case, I have prepared a fitting, nutritional meal for you, h-how would you like to give it a taste?
Fou:  ———kyu.
(Special Meaning: Oh it’s just a small-fry. You can go home.)

You: [Choice 1] Hello, Ereshkigal
     [Choice 2] Sorry, I just ate lunch……

[Choice 1]
Ereshkigal: Y-yes. Thank you for your politeness. Greetings are important. These things, are usually assessed.

[Choice 2]
Ereshkigal’s face is covered in shock.

Fou: Fou. Foufou.
Ereshkigal: Y-yes indeed, you just came out of the cafeteria after all! I know that, it’s common sense of the living!
Ereshkigal panics.
Ereshkigal: (Awawa———what happened to your mental focus myself! I’m supposed to be surprisingly calm!?)

Fou: Fou. Kyukyuu, fou.
(Special Meaning: But dessert has yet to be eaten)

Ereshkigal brightens up.

Ereshkigal: That’s right! I did it, the timing is perfect, me!
Ereshkigal: In that case, here. It’s too pitiful to go without dessert after a meal,
Ereshkigal: Since you probably didn’t get anything from the other goddesses, and since this is a modern event,
Ereshkigal: I’ll give this to you. I’m not exactly fond of these kind of sweet things.


Ereshkigal hands you her present.

Fou: Fo……fou……
(Special Meaning: Uwa……that determination is so obvious……)

Ereshkigal: H-how is it.
Ereshkigal: I only noticed that the e-event was yesterday, and used a familiar design, to reasonably, and splendidly finish it up though.

You: [Choice 1] This is Ereshkigal’s precious object, after all
     [Choice 2] This is Ereshkigal’s best feat, after all

[Choice 1]
Ereshkigal blushes, and smiles.

Ereshkigal: Yes, that’s right. This spear cage is my most precious thing.
Ereshkigal: ……fufu. Humans see it as something that traps away souls, and enemies see it as a lance that pierces through their bodies.
Ereshkigal: To see this as something precious, really, you are a strange human.

[Choice 2]
Ereshkigal: T-that’s right. It’s my freedom to make cages. As you can see, I am a gloomy Goddess of the Netherworld
Ereshkigal: You are prone to forgetting that often, all the more, this has taken such a form as a warning.
Ereshkigal: When you look at that chocolate do bear in mind. I am not someone to be treated lightly.

Ereshkigal: ……ahem.
Ereshkigal: W-well, it’s not as if you have to eat the chocolate immediately, it’s fine to eat it when your mood feels like it.
Ereshkigal: And if it’s not enough, I have no qualms if you visit me for more. I made reserves in case of such a situation after all.
Ereshkigal: “I’ve never tasted something like this before, it’s so perfect that I don’t want to eat anything else but Netherworld chocolates……”
Ereshkigal: Something like that would become my responsibility. I have properly, thought through the aftercare as well.
Fou: Fou, fo-u! Uselessfou! Dream, fou!
Ereshkigal: S-so noisy about every single thing, this beast! It’s fine isn’t it, to dream!
Ereshkigal: I myself am very aware! That overdoing it, isn’t in the slightest cute at all!
Ereshkigal: But I couldn’t think of anything else, and even I find myself getting sick of my own gloominess!
You: Nah
Ereshkigal: h———W-what is it? Getting it returned now, is too cruel?
You: Thank you, Ereshkigal

Ereshkigal blushes in a bit of shock.

Ereshkigal: I———is that so.
If you’re happy with that, then all’s fine.
Ereshkigal: All I’m doing is showing my composure and obligation as a Goddess. It’s not like, I’m excited for receiving anything in return.
Fou: Fo-? Foufoufoufou-?
You: I’d like to quickly get more soon
Ereshkigal: Eh———Um, that is———
Ereshkigal: (Wait a minute, I’m happy but I can’t let that happen! If anyone were to see that massive amount of test pieces, my dignity as a Goddess……!)
Ereshkigal: (More like, my heart is still pounding from hearing him/her say thanks!)
Ereshkigal: (I have a feeling that this much happiness is beyond my daily limit!)
Ereshkigal: ———d-don’t be a fool. The energy you can get from that chocolate is about a human’s life worth.
Ereshkigal: Surviving through distress on a snow mountain, s-surely you won’t be able to finish it all in one day.
Ereshkigal: I’m grateful for your feelings but, any extra servings will have to wait till later. To be more precise, please wait till about after two weeks.
Ereshkigal: In that case something……is sure to work out, I’m betting it on my future self.
Fou: Fo-u……

You: [Choice 1] If that’s the case, until then
     [Choice 2] Eh. I don’t mind having test pieces though?

[Choice 2]
Ereshkigal: So you’ve seen through everything! Can’t you read the atmosphere!?

Ereshkigal: A-anyway with this I’ve done my duty———I mean, I’ve fulfilled my obligation as a contracted servant.
Ereshkigal: W-well then see you again, Guda. My recommendation is the D-lunch set from the cafeteria!

Ereshkigal runs off.

Fou: Fou. Foufou.
You: So……
You: All this while her face was red, I wonder if its from a Sumerian fever……
Fou: Fo———foooou!?
(Special Meaning: There’s an unbelievable lack of discretion here———!?)

Sweet Home of the Netherworld:
The valentine’s chocolate from Ereshkigal.

A miniature version of Ereshkigal’s “spear cage”.
Trying to craft using the most familiar form to her in an all or nothing attempt, it conveys a sense of absolutely no failures.

The form is very well crafted but, the taste has much room for improvement.