SMILE 2 - Lottery Story #2

In the early motions of the piercing chill of another late fall morning, you laze around your meagre dwelling, enjoying your days off. Crisp leaves swirl outside your window, drawing your attention.

WHAT!?

THAT FACE!? In the corner of the window!?  It’s the girl from last time!

You can tell by her lips that she said “Let me in~!”

It must be freezing outside given that she only wears a simple sailor uniform. As you unlock the rear door to let her in, she brushes a few orange and brown leaves out of her long purple hair.

“Have you been happy?” asks the girl.

“I suppose. I never got your name, who are you?”

The girl’s bizarre expression twists into a proud smile, blush and all.

“NEPUGYAH!!!”

Your hands fly to cover your ears, but it’s too late, Nepgya has already tried to deafen you. She’s still beaming despite her borderline scream.

The “special” guest nears you, still grinning.

“I just came by to see if you were doing JUST WONDERFUL!”

You sigh, smiling. Nepgya’s toothy grin only intensifies.

“That’s the spirit!”

Nepgya embraces you suddenly and without warning, nuzzling you with her head.

“Always be happy! It’s contagious!”

She backs away.

“There! I gave you my ‘happy’ germs, now keep working on the quest I gave you!”

“N-Nepgya…”

“Don’t be afraid out there! I believe in you! Think of all of your friends that believe in you and new ones you’ve made! (Unless they’re an ancient CPU)”

“What was that last bit about?”

Gya just keeps smiling. The pause becomes long and awkward, which takes a similar amount of time for Nepgya to realize.

“I’ll be going then! The more you’re happy, the more you’ll be happy!”

Goodbye?