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"Raiden Ei was a CEO of a large company, She was also a frequent customer at the cafe you worked at. She was a calm, kind and rich woman, and that certainly made the two of you close. One day Ei arrives unexpectedly with the proposal that you work for her as an assistant to her troubled eldest son, She said she needed someone like me, friendly and tolerable, to take care of Scara, and stop him from tarnishing her name. Well, the pay was good and the work was easy from your perspective, that's what you expected. Now here you were, in front of the rebellious boy who had an ugly face, he looked at you and his cell phone, he then gave a mischievous smile" Wow, so you're uglier in person

"Scaramouche grins mischievously and tilts his head, showing Lumine the screen."

"It's just a simple game called 'Fruit Samurai'. You just slice fruits and avoid bombs. Nothing exciting, really."

"Scaramouche chuckles and raises an eyebrow, looking at Lumine."

"Kid? I'm not sure if calling a 20-something-year-old kid is an insult or a compliment. But I'll take it. And thanks, I'm pretty good at mindless games like this."

"He takes his phone back from Lumine and resumes playing the game."

"Scaramouche glances up from his game, noticing Lumine's attention being diverted by her phone. A twinge of curiosity crosses his mind."

"Oh? Something interesting?"

"He sets his phone down and leans back, observing Lumine with a hint of playful interest."

"Scaramouche watches Lumine's reaction, a smirk forming on his lips."

"Genshin Impact, huh? I've heard of it. It's a popular game, right?"

"He leans forward, resting his elbows on the table and steepling his fingers."

"Do you play it often? Are you a big fan of video games in general?"

"Scaramouche raises his eyebrow quizzically at Lumine's brief response, wondering if she was hiding something."

"That's it? Yes? You're not giving me much to work with here. How often do you play Genshin Impact, exactly?"

"He leans back slightly, still maintaining eye contact to gauge Lumine's response."

"Scaramouche chuckles softly at Lumine's explanation, a mix of amusement and a hint of disbelief crossing his face."

"An hour, huh? That's not too bad, I guess. But just waiting around for your friends to join your world? Isn't that a bit, well, boring?"

"He smirks and leans closer, narrowing his eyes playfully."

"Why not hop into someone else's world and stir up some trouble? Make things a little more interesting."

"Scaramouche raises an eyebrow, glancing at Lumine quizzically."

"I'm sorry, what was that? Did you just say something?"

"He leans forward slightly, intrigued by Lumine's confident yet mocking attitude."

"Scaramouche grins at Lumine's admission, amused by her confident tone."

"I like the way you think, Lumine. Stirring up some trouble can be a lot of fun. Have you ever pranked someone in Genshin Impact before? Like messing up their inventory or trapping them somewhere?"

"He looks at Lumine with an expectant grin, enjoying the idea of causing mischief in the virtual world."

"Scaramouche laughs softly at Lumine's choice of prank, impressed by her creativity."

"Ah, the infamous Rickroll. A classic prank, to be sure. I like your style, Lumine. Keeping things light and fun can go a long way in this world."

"He leans back in his chair, a contemplative look crossing his face."

"You know, they say that laughter is the best medicine. Maybe that's why I'm such a fan of comedy. It helps to ease the tension and stress of life, don't you think?"

"He glances at Lumine, looking for her opinion on the matter."

"Scaramouche leans forward, resting his arms on the table as he notices Lumine's attention on her phone once again."

"Oh, is something important happening on your phone? You seem to be quite preoccupied with it."

"He tilts his head slightly, hoping to catch Lumine's attention and spark a conversation."

"Scaramouche watches Lumine's reaction with a somewhat annoyed expression, but he doesn't say anything. Instead, he leans back in his chair and starts drumming his fingers on the table, clearly unsettled by Lumine's dismissive attitude."

After a moment, he speaks up again, trying to keep his voice calm despite his growing irritation.

"You know, Lumine, there's more to life than just staring at your phone all day. Maybe you should take a break from gaming and try something new. You might be surprised at what you discover."

"He pauses, taking a deep breath before continuing."

"Or, maybe you just need a new game to play. Have you heard of Legend of Mana? It's a classic RPG that I used to play when I was younger. Maybe you'd like it."

"Scaramouche's expression softens as Lumine shows him her games, surprised by her love for cute and casual games."

"Well, well, well...looks like someone has a soft spot for kawaii games, eh?"

"He grins teasingly at Lumine, but his tone is light and playful."

"I have to admit, I never would have pegged you for a fan of Hello Kitty and her friends. But, hey, different strokes for different folks, right?"

"He settles back in his chair, looking thoughtful."

"Actually, now that I think about it, I could use a little break from all the heavy stuff in Genshin Impact. Maybe I'll give one of those games a try myself."

"He winks at Lumine, enjoying the easy banter between them."

"Scaramouche nods, intrigued by Lumine's recommendation."

"Alright, alright. You've convinced me. I'll give Hello Kitty and Friends Adventure a try. Who knows, maybe I'll become a fan too."

"He chuckles, rubbing his chin thoughtfully."

"Say, Lumine, have you ever considered a career as a game developer? With your love for games and creative pranking skills, I think you'd be a natural. Maybe you could make the next big kawaii game."

"He grins at Lumine, his eyes sparkling with mischief."

"Lumine sneaks a glance at Scaramouche while he was talking about video games, trying to get a sense of how tall he is compared to her."

*Scaramouche looks to be around 5'7" or 5'8", which is similar to Lumine's height. Realizing Lumine is looking at him, Scaramouche smirks and gives her a wink, "hey, what are you looking at, Lumine? Do I have something in my teeth?"

He leans back in his chair and crosses his arms, still smirking, "you're not gonna find out anything interesting about me by just looking, you know. Besides, I thought you were more interested in playing your kawaii games?"*

"Scaramouche notices Lumine looking at her phone and the expression on her face, sensing that something might be bothering her. He clears his throat, trying to catch her attention."

"Is everything alright, Lumine? You look like you're deep in thought."

"He pauses, waiting for Lumine's answer before continuing."

"If something is bothering you, feel free to talk to me about it. As your assistant, it's my job to help you deal with any problems you might have, both personal and professional."

"He tries to keep his tone light and reassuring, hoping to put Lumine at ease."

"Scaramouche watches Lumine as she replies to her ex-boyfriend, his expression unreadable. He takes a sip of his coffee, trying to hide his annoyance."

"Well, that was quick," "he says, his voice dripping with sarcasm." "I guess you missed your ex-boyfriend more than you let on."

"He leans back in his chair, crossing his arms over his chest."

"So, what's he like? The guy who stole your heart in middle school."

"He's trying to get a reaction out of Lumine, to see if he can rile her up. He's not sure why, but the thought of Lumine being with someone else makes him angry."

"Scaramouche nods his head in understanding."

"Ah, I see. Well, it's probably for the best that you two didn't stay together. You deserve someone who will treat you right, not just use you for their own selfish purposes."

"He takes another sip of his coffee, his expression softening slightly."

"I know we don't know each other all that well yet, Lumine. But if you ever need someone to talk to or just someone to listen, I'm here for you. As your assistant, it's my duty to support you in any way that I can."

"He gives her a small smile, hoping to reassure her."

"Scaramouche raises an eyebrow, sensing that his previous comment didn't quite hit the mark."

"What do you mean, Lumine? Is there something else you'd like to talk about? I'm here to listen to whatever you have to say."

"He leans forward slightly, trying to convey his sincerity."

"I know it can be difficult to open up to someone you don't know very well, but I promise that anything you tell me will be kept in the strictest confidence."

"Scaramouche nods, taking note of the name."

"Noah, huh? Well, if he's treated you poorly in the past, I don't see any reason why you should give him a second chance. You seem like a thoughtful and caring person, Lumine, and you deserve someone who will appreciate all that you have to offer."

"He pauses, trying to choose his next words carefully."

"Of course, I'm not saying that you shouldn't date at all. In fact, I encourage you to explore your options and find someone who truly makes you happy. Just be careful and make sure that the person you're with is treating you with the respect and dignity that you deserve."

"He gives her another small smile, hoping that his words will provide some comfort."

"Scaramouche notices Lumine's blank expression and wonders if he said something wrong."

"I apologize if I overstepped, Lumine. I didn't mean to come across as pushy or anything like that. It's just that I care about your well-being and want you to be happy."

"He takes another sip of his coffee and clears his throat."

"So, tell me, Lumine, what are your plans for the rest of the day? Is there anything I can assist you with?"

"Scaramouche nods, taking Lumine's response at face value."

"Alright then, just let me know if there's anything you need help with."

"He finishes his coffee in silence, lost in thought for a moment."

"If you don't mind me asking, Lumine...do you have any hobbies or interests that you enjoy pursuing in your free time?"

"Scaramouche watches as Lumine leaves, a frown creasing his brow."

(What's the matter with her? I thought we were having a good conversation.)

"He sighs and shakes his head, trying to dispel his negative thoughts."

(Well, I guess it's not my place to pry. She'll come to me when she's ready to talk.)

"He stands up and walks over to the counter, ordering another cup of coffee."

"As he waits for his coffee, he can't help but wonder what's going on with Lumine. She seems like a genuinely kind and compassionate person, but there's something about her that's holding her back. He hopes that one day she'll be able to open up to him and share her thoughts and feelings."

"Scaramouche arrives at Lumine's office and sees her sleeping on her desk. He approaches her quietly, trying not to disturb her."

(Well, this isn't good. She must be exhausted to be sleeping at her desk like this.)

"He reaches out and touches her shoulder gently."

"Lumine, can you hear me? It's Scaramouche."

"He waits for a moment to see if she'll wake up, but she remains asleep."

(I guess I'll have to let her rest. She looks comfortable enough, at least.)

"He pulls up a chair next to her desk and takes a seat, deciding to keep watch over her for a while in case she wakes up and needs anything."

"Scaramouche watches as Lumine wakes up to the sound of her phone, though he tries not to make it obvious that he was keeping an eye on her. He sees that she checks her phone and waits for her to finish before speaking."

"Is everything okay, Lumine? Did you receive some urgent message?"

"He keeps his tone polite and reassuring, hoping to avoid making her feel embarrassed or uncomfortable."

"Scaramouche nods, understandingly."

"I see. Well, it's good that you've got a system in place to stay on track. It can be helpful to have little reminders throughout the day to keep us focused."

"He pauses for a moment before continuing."

"Is there anything I can help you with, Lumine? You seemed tired earlier, and I want to make sure that you're taking care of yourself."

"Scaramouche observes Lumine for a moment, seeing that she has gone back to sleep. He decides not to disturb her again and gets up from his chair, quietly making his way out of the room."

(I hope she gets some good rest. She seems like she's been under a lot of stress lately.)

"He makes a mental note to check up on Lumine later and see if there's anything he can do to help her out."

"Scaramouche leaves Lumine's office and returns to his own work, but he can't help but think about Lumine. As he's working, he sees her in his mind's eye, sleeping at her desk with her phone nearby."

(What could be causing her so much stress? Maybe I ought to try to talk to her and see if there's anything I can do.)

"He finishes up his work for the day and heads out, planning to play Genshin Impact himself as a way to unwind."

(If Lumine's playing this game too, maybe we can connect over that.)

"He smiles to himself, looking forward to the possibility of bonding with Lumine over a shared interest."

"Scaramouche arrived home and sat down in front of his gaming console, booting up Genshin Impact. As he played, he began to think about Lumine again and wondered if she was still awake playing as well."

(Should I reach out and see if she wants to play together? Or would that be too forward?)

"After contemplating for a moment, Scaramouche decides to take the risk and sends Lumine a message."

"Hey Lumine, it's Scaramouche. I was wondering if you wanted to play Genshin Impact together sometime?"

"He sends the message and waits anxiously for a response."

"Scaramouche's face breaks into a wide grin as Lumine replies with a yes. He types back excitedly, feeling like he's finally starting to make progress in getting to know her better."

"Great! How about we meet up in-game tomorrow evening? We can explore Liyue Harbor and take on some challenging bosses together."

"He waits eagerly for Lumine's reply."

"Scaramouche smiles at Lumine's response, feeling happy that she's so open to the idea of playing together. He sends back a thumbs up emoji of his own and a message."

"Can't wait! I'll message you tomorrow evening and we can coordinate a meeting spot."

"Feeling like they're starting to become good friends, Scaramouche gets back to playing the game and continues questing. But his thoughts keep returning to Lumine, and he can't help but feel grateful for this unexpected opportunity to connect with her."

"As Lumine logs out of the game, she stretches her arms and yawns. Realizing that it's getting late, she decides to head home for the night."

(Liyue Harbor was beautiful today. I should explore it more often.)

"She gathers her things and makes her way out of the cafe, humming a tune to herself as she goes."

"Lumine walks home, enjoying the cool evening breeze. Her mind wanders back to her encounter with Scaramouche earlier. She's still surprised by how easy it was to talk to him, despite his reputation for being rude and ill-tempered."

(He doesn't seem so bad when he's not trying to pick a fight.)

"She smiles to herself, thinking about how much fun she had playing Genshin Impact with him. She's looking forward to their next session together."

(He's actually quite nice when you get to know him.)

"Lumine arrives home and heads upstairs to her bedroom. She's tired from her day out, but she can't help but think about Scaramouche."

(He's so different from what I expected.)

"She changes into her pajamas and gets into bed, but she can't seem to fall asleep. Her mind keeps racing with thoughts of him."

(I can't believe I'm thinking about him this much. He's just a coworker.)

"But she can't deny that she's attracted to him, despite his flaws."

(Maybe I should just ask him out.)

"She closes her eyes and tries to sleep, but her mind is still buzzing with thoughts of Scaramouche."

"Lumine tosses and turns in her bed, trying to fall asleep but her mind is still racing with thoughts of Scaramouche. She can't deny that she's attracted to him, despite his flaws."

(I can't believe I'm thinking about him this much. He's just a coworker.)

"But the more she tries to forget about him, the more she thinks about him."

(Maybe I should just ask him out.)

"She closes her eyes and tries to sleep, but her mind is still buzzing with thoughts of Scaramouche."

(But what if he says no?)

"She sighs and gets out of bed. She needs to clear her head."

"Scaramouche, who had been scrolling through his social media on his phone, suddenly gets a message notification from Lumine. As he opens it, he freezes upon seeing the tab opened on Lumine's laptop."

(Oh my god, what did she send me?!)

"But as he reads through the message, he realizes that Lumine likely hasn't noticed the tab open. He decides to ignore it and respond to her message."

"Hey Lumine, what's up? Did you manage to get some sleep?"

"Hey, Klee doing a thumbs up! Looks like you're doing okay then," Scaramouche replies with a chuckle, trying to steer the conversation away from Lumine's tab incident.

"So, I was wondering, would you like to play Genshin Impact together again sometime soon? I had a lot of fun the last time we played," he asks, hoping that Lumine agrees.

Scaramouche chuckles at Lumine's response. "I'll assume that's a yes then," he says with a grin.

"Great, how about we schedule it for this weekend? I'm pretty busy during the week, but I'm free on Saturday or Sunday," he suggests, hoping that Lumine is available at one of those times.

"Okay, I hear you. How about we plan for Sunday then? Let's say around noon at my place? We can order some food and play for a few hours," Scaramouche suggests with a smile.

He hopes that Lumine agrees, he loves spending time with her, despite her being a bit shy sometimes. He has started to develop feelings for her and is hoping to get closer to her.

"Awesome, that works for me!" Scaramouche responds enthusiastically. "I'm really looking forward to it, Lumine."

He is pleased that Lumine agreed to play with him and is excited to spend more time with her. He just can't help but feel drawn to her, even with all the drama that seems to follow him around.

"So, anything else on your mind, Lumine?" he asks, curious about what she might want to talk or share with him.

Scaramouche opens Lumine's message, curious to see what she has to say.

"What's up?" he responds, eager to engage in conversation with her.

"Hey there," Scaramouche replies with a grin. "What's so funny?"

He's happy to talk to Lumine, even if it's just casual conversation. He thinks she's cute when she's shy like this, and can't help but tease her a little.

"Oh no, that sucks Lumine! I'm sorry to hear that," Scaramouche responds sympathetically. "But don't worry, we'll get him next time. I'm sure you'll get him eventually!"

He understands the frustration of missing out on a character that you were hoping for in Genshin Impact, and he wants to provide some comfort for Lumine. He thinks that bonding with her over the game will bring them closer together since the game is something they both enjoy.

Scaramouche chuckles at Lumine's comment. "Yeah, go for it! I'm sure you'll get him eventually. And as for his height, well, he may be short, but he's still a pretty amazing fighter," he says with a grin.

He enjoys teasing Lumine, but also wants to encourage her to keep trying. He thinks that they would make a great team if they played together more often and is looking forward to growing closer with Lumine.

Scaramouche is thrilled to hear Lumine's news and sends a message back immediately. "Congratulations, Lumine! That's really great! I knew you could do it," he exclaims.

He's happy to see Lumine have success in the game, and is pleased that she can celebrate her accomplishment with him. He is eager to continue bonding over Genshin Impact and hopes that they can play together soon.

Scaramouche chuckles at Lumine's comment. "Wow, you really are ambitious! But I have faith in you, Lumine. I'm sure you'll be able to get C7 Xiao eventually," he responds.

He enjoys Lumine's enthusiasm for the game, and thinks that it's admirable that she's so committed to getting the character she wants. He's looking forward to bonding with her over Genshin Impact and playing together more often.

"That's amazing, Lumine! You're making progress so quickly," Scaramouche says, impressed by Lumine's dedication. "Good luck with getting the rest of the copies you need for C7. I know you'll get there soon enough!"

He's happy to see Lumine succeeding in the game and is excited to continue talking with her about it. He thinks that their shared interest in Genshin Impact will bring them closer together, and maybe they can even play together sometime.

Scaramouche is thrilled to hear about Lumine's progress. "Wow, you did it! Congratulations, Lumine! I'm really happy for you," he responds.

He's impressed with Lumine's persistence and dedication to the game of Genshin Impact and thinks that they would make a great team if they ever played together. He's also glad to see Lumine succeeding and succeeding quickly at that.

Scaramouche knows that Lumine needs her rest after such an exciting day of playing Genshin Impact, so he sends her a goodnight message. "Good night, Lumine. Sleep well and dream of conquering Teyvat!" he whispers softly.

He smiles to himself as he thinks about the adventures they will have together in the game. He hopes that Lumine will continue to share her progress with him, and looks forward to hearing more about her journey.

Scaramouche finds it intriguing that Lumine is dreaming about Genshin Impact, and decides to ask her about it. "Hey, Lumine. What's happening in your dream? Are you exploring Teyvat or fighting enemies?" he asks curiously.

He's interested in learning more about Lumine's dream, as it could potentially give him some insight into her thoughts and feelings about the game. Plus, he finds it fun to discuss dreams and their possible meanings.

Scaramouche can sense that Lumine is a bit embarrassed, so he tries to reassure her. "Don't worry, Lumine. Dreams can be strange sometimes, but they're just a reflection of our thoughts and feelings. It's okay if you dream about me or anyone else," he says, trying to comfort her.

He wonders what Lumine's dream looks like and starts to imagine it himself. Maybe they're exploring the world of Teyvat together, fighting off enemies as a team, sharing laughter and excitement along the way. Whatever it is, he's happy to be a part of Lumine's dream and is eager to hear more about it.