STAR OCEAN: THE SECOND STORY - GIRL TALK WITH RENA AND OPERA ========== compiled by Maiji/Mary Huang The Ragbag @ http://humangray.com/rag DISCLAIMER Game data is created and owned by its developer/publisher. You are free to use the information provided in this transcript as inspiration/reference for your own projects. However, please do respect the fact that I did take the time to write down and type up everything, so if you found The Ragbag a useful resource, a credit and link would be very much appreciated! ========== WHAT IS THIS? What the title says. Rena and Opera girl-talk about jewelry and boys in Arlia. Claude becomes a victim yet again. ========== (!) (...) (sweatdrop) (heart) etc. = the SO2 emoticons; (<) is the yellow alert/noticing things emoticon, (C) is the angry cloud of annoyance, (X) is the frustated squiggly cloud of annoyance, and (;;;) is the nervous multiple sweatdrops as opposed to one big one. xD *these are actions ...* #, ##, and ### denote different options and their results. __________ [in Arlia, Hearn's general store] Rena: What are you doing, Opera? Opera: Hi, Rena. I'm just doing a little shopping for jewelry. - But I certainly can't say that the selection is very good. Rena: It can't be helped. It might be better in a big town like Cross ... Opera: But the cutting and metalwork is all done by hand, so it has a certain warmth so I do like it. Rena: (?) By hand? Is there any way to do it other than with your own hands? Opera: (;;;) If you put it that way, well, no. Rena: (?) Opera: By the way, do you like jewelry, Rena? Rena: # Yes, I love jewelry. ## Not really. __________ # Rena: Yes, I love jewelry. Opera: Of course you do. They say diamonds are a girl's best friend. Rena: But I have no money, so I don't have much. Opera: Someone as cute as you could ask the boys to buy you as much as you want, you know. Rena: Do you really think so? Opera: So Rena, no one has ever given you jewelry? Rena: (...) Opera: Why don't you act a little coy in front of the boy you like? He is certain to give you presents. - I know. For the time being, what about Claude? I'm sure he wouldn't say no if cute little Rena asked him for something, even if it was a little extravagant. Rena: (;;;) What ...? ### If that were so, I'd be happy. #### I'd be mortified if it came to that. ##### No, no, it could never come to that. __________ ### Rena: If that were so, I'd be happy. Opera: You are so very honest. Rena: But I would really be so happy if that were so. Opera: Whoo. Young love is so naive and innocent. You can express your feelings so honestly. Rena: But Opera, you are only 23 years old yourself. Opera: No, more like already 23. Rena: Is that how you feel? Opera: *turns away* That's about it. As you get older, so many things get in the way so that you can't simply put your feelings out front. Rena: (...) Opera: *turns back* So you should make your mark and catch Claude while you have the chance. He certainly has the makings for becoming a good man. Rena: I don't know about that. (;_;) Opera: But just waiting will get you nowhere. You have got to get together and polish him. *steps towards her* Even a 100 carat Diamond in the raw must be polished or it is nothing more than a pebble. Rena; That is a great comparison. (<-WTF RENA XD) Opera: This advice is from someone with more experience in life, so you ought to take it to heart. Rena: Yes, you are right. [if you talk to Opera again] Opera: Well, regardless, it would be nice if Claude would really buy you something. [END OF PA FOR OPTION ###] __________ #### Rena: I'd be mortified if it came to that. Opera: Oh really? Rena: Yes, really. I'd be mortified. Opera: I think you'd really be happy. Rena: That's not true, I'd really be mortified. I'd really be mortified if Claude would give me something. *Claude comes in and stops at the door, staring at both of them* Rena: (!) Opera: (<) Claude: Hmm ... Rena: Claude ... All three of them: (...) Opera: Hey, Claude ... Claude: You seemed to be awfully busy ... Rena: Did, did you overhear ...? Claude: Well, I have some stuff to do ... *turns and leaves* Rena: Wa, wait! It's not like that, Claude. Opera: Sounds like he heard it perfectly. [if you talk to Opera again] Opera: Sorry, Rena. (Claude cannot be found anywhere. Maybe he went to the Shingo forest to cry) [END OF PA FOR OPTION ####] __________ ##### Rena: No, no, it could never come to that. Claude hasn't even thought of anything like that. Opera: Not even once? Rena: Why do you think Claude would think of me in that way? It would never happen ... Opera: It doesn't matter what Claude thinks of you, Rena. The important thing is what you Rena think of Claude. Rena: *stops sweating* I, ... I just don't know. I don't know if I could look at Claude in that way. Opera: If that's it, then it's the most correct answer. No need to rush. Anyway, as time passes, the answer will come naturally. Rena: (...) *Claude comes in and looks at Rena* Rena and Opera: (<) Claude: Well, well. What are you two doing, shopping? Opera: Huh? Well, sort of. Just looking. Hearn: (...) Rena: Tee hee ... Claude: What, is there something stuck on my face? Rena: No, there's nothing on your face. Opera: Right, nothing there ... Claude: (?) Sheesh. You two are an odd pair. [if you talk to Opera again] Opera: Just wait a little longer. You may find the answer yourself. [if you talk to Claude] Claude: Say, what were you talking about with Opera? Rena: It's S-E-C-R-E-T (heart). [END OF PA FOR OPTION #####] __________ ## Rena: Not really. Opera: Oh, is that right? Maybe it is a little early for a girl of your age. Rena: I don't think it's quite that. I just don't think there is any need to wear jewelry. Opera: But if you did find someone you like, you certainly would want to dress up for him, won't you? Rena: (...) Opera: Rena, you still have your whole life in front of you. Rena: Do you think so ...? Opera: Isn't there someone you have your eye on? Rena: (;;;) What! Who are talking about? (this is not a typo, she is missing "you") [if you talk to Opera again] Opera: Rena, you too will definitely begin to get interested in jewelry. [END OF PA FOR OPTION ##]