"Well now, my dear, didn't you once say that a life without danger is a life not worth living?"
Moist patted her hand and said, "Well, Spike, I married you, didn't I?"
"You couldn't resist, could you? It's like a drug. You're not happy unless someone is trying to kill you, or you're in the center of some other kind of drama, out of which, of course, the famous Moist von Lipwig will jump to safety at the very last moment. Is it a disease? Some kind of syndrome?"
Moist put on his meek face as only husbands and puppies can do and said, "Would you like me to stop? I will if you say so."
There was silence until Adora Belle said, "You bastard, you know I can't do that. If you stopped all of that you wouldn't be Moist von Lipwig!"
Terry Pratchett, Raising Steam
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Chapter 2: Stage and Dreams
Narrated by Nikki.
Narrator: When I was in school, the teacher used to ask me what’s my dream. [Your Name], what would you say?
Choose either “I’m not ready yet” or “I got a lot of dreams.”
If “ready,” ...
You: You caught me unprepared. I don’t know.
Narrator: Yeah, it’s a serious question.
If “dreams,” ...
You: I have many dreams. Not sure which one you want to hear about.
Narrator: I thought I was only greedy, having so many dreams.
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Narrator: Since childhood, I always said my dream was to be a designer. That never changed.
Narrator: But on top of that, there are many things I want to do.
Choose either “Travel around the world?” or “Such as...?”
If “travel,” ...
You: Let me guess. Travel around the world?
Narrator: Right. One of them. But this one... surprisingly has already come true?
If “such as,” ...
You: Many things... for example?
Narrator: To name one at random... a cartoonist, or illustrator. Sometimes I want to cut my hair short, or have a romantic relationship...
Choose “??!!”
You: Really??!!
Narrator: I mean, IF EVER, not right now.
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Narrator: And I want to be on the stage. I always wonder how it feels to stand in the spotlight...
Choose either “You seem to yearn for the stage, Nikki” or “Why do you yearn for the stage?”
If “seem to,” ...
You: You must be serious about being on the stage, Nikki. Your eyes have a different shine to them.
Narrator: I can’t help but be excited every time I talk about it.
If “why,” ...
You: Your eyes have a different kind of shine now. Why do you want the spotlight, Nikki?
Narrator: You’d understand, too, if you have ever seen a truly splendid stage performance.
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Narrator: To me, the stage is a special place.
Narrator: My mom designed a costume, with diamonds set in feathers. It looked gorgeous on a mannequin.
Narrator: But once worn on the stage, under the spotlight, it shone beyond my wildest imagination.
Narrator: As it if were a living thing with a soul, soaring on those feathers, with dreamy diamonds sparkling on its back.
Choose “Who?”
You: Worn by whom?
Narrator: By a cute opera singer. She used to visit my mom’s studio often.
Young Miss: Come here, Nikki! Here’s a bunny doll for you.
Nikki: Cute, and plush! Thank you!
Narrator: She’s got a gentle smile. Always bringing me gifts, like plush toys and lollipops.
Narrator: She’s shy and polite, especially when Mom was designing costumes for her.
Mom: You’re early today.
Young Miss: Sorry for the trouble.
Mom: No such thing. Come, try this on. I got some new ideas last night. You will look gorgeous in it.
Young Miss: I... really? Thank you.
Narrator: Introverted as she was, she showed me the magic of the stage for the first time ever.
Narrator: Under the gaze of everyone, her dance was so sexy and flaunting. That confident smile was the opposite of her normal self.
Choose either “Even Nikki shines like a different person on stage!” or “You never tried to get on the stage before, Nikki?”
If “different,” ...
You: You’ll be like that on the stage, too, Nikki!
Narrator: Me? No way.
If “never,” ...
You: What? Have you never been on the stage yourself?
Narrator: I have, but...
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Narrator: I’ll definitely freeze, being the center of attention.
Narrator: I gave a public speech in middle school. I prepared thoroughly for it, in case of stage fright. Everything had to be perfect.
Narrator: I knew it was wrong to be so compulsive. But easier said than done.
Narrator: So, a designer behind the scenes fits me better.
Narrator: Everyone has his or her strengths and weaknesses, right?
Choose either “Even things you’re not good at are worth a try” or “It’s good to focus on things you’re good at.”
If “worth,” ...
You: Even a weakness is worth having, no?
Narrator: Probably yes, but I may not have the courage to step onto the stage.
If “focus,” ...
You: Don’t push yourself too hard. There’s nothing wrong with focusing on your strengths.
Narrator: Yeah. Keep the stage a distant dream. Better that way.
--
Narrator: But occasionally, when I see others performing, I always wonder how it would feel if I were up there.
Chapter 1
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
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To the CoA kids... was this a one time thing, or are you now open to something more casual?
CoA Peeps: Hi!
CoA Y/N: Um? I don't know, we haven't really brought up wanting to go for it again since then.
Maya: I mean, I wouldn't mind...
Ji-eun: Neither would I...
CoA Y/N: Same...
CoA Girls: *look at Jungkook*
CoA Jungkook: ...oh boy. Would I get in trouble if I said yes?
CoA Y/N: *giggles* No baby, you wouldn't.
CoA Jungkook: *shrugs* Then why not? I can handle them all with no problem! *gives a bunny smile*
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