角色故事•二(解锁条件:角色等级40)
「人和人总需要某种契机才能开始交流,美梦中的各种特调便是化学反应的催化剂。
我观察四周,很快就找到一个习惯左右逢源的形象。
借着美梦特调的名头,他从糖浆与苏乐达的历史讲起,向客人解释摇晃的时间与成品风味的关联,再后来,是特调的香气与一个人性格的适配程度,如何掌握搭配成分的秘诀…周遭的脸沉没在黑暗里,他倾听着或悲伤或喜悦的絮语,在觥筹交错中冷眼看着众人的心。
他等待客人一个个散去,独自将银色的酒杯擦得锃亮,望着门外。日复一日,他等待着一个永远也不会回来的人,等待那个人给他一个永远的谎言来终结如此漫长的命运。
灯光尽数熄灭,他独自行在街上,投下的影子很长很长——
也许,我最后也会踏上与他一样的命定之路。」
——《手记•美梦调饮师》
Character Story: Part II
• Unlocked at Character Level 40
"People need an opportunity to connect with each other, and the diverse special mixes within the Dreamscape serve as catalysts for such reactions.
As I check out my surroundings, I soon notice an individual who's used to suavely navigating through life.
Using the Sweet Dream Special's fame as a starting point, he starts the conversation with the history of syrups and SoulGlad, explaining to the guests the connection between the time spent shaking the drink and the flavor of the final product. Then, he talks about the degrees of fit between the special mix's aroma with a person's personality, and how to master the secret of matching the right ingredients... The surrounding faces drown in the darkness of the surroundings. He listens to the whispers of sorrow or joy, all the while coldly observing the hearts of the masses as the drunken party continues.
He waits for all the guests to depart, then polishes the silver cups on his own until they gleam while gazing out the door. Day after day, he waits for someone who will never return, waiting for that person to give him an eternal lie that will end such a never-ending destiny.
He walks alone down the street as lights go out one after another, and he casts a long shadow behind him —
Perhaps I, too, will step on to the same predetermined path as he is on."
— Note: Sweet Dream Drinksmith