『 Chapter 3 』

The Cage.

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『 The Narrator 』:

You’re on a—

What?

What are you cursing about? What do you mean it “wasn’t so bad”?

What are you even babbling about?

...You’ve already been here?

And you... killed yourself? Why would you do that?

Wait. You’re saying you came here before, went to the cabin, watched her die by her own hand, and then simply killed yourself?

That doesn’t make any sense.

You had the job done. She was dead. The world was saved. You should be enjoying your reward!

And yet here you are. That shouldn’t be possible. I don’t remember any of this.

... But clearly, something happened.

Sigh.

Well, what’s done is done. Whatever happened before, you’re here now. There’s no point standing around arguing about this.

The cabin is still waiting at the end of the path, and the Princess is still waiting inside.

So just go to the cabin and settle this.

And, for once, try not to this time.

『 Biography 』

✦ Name: Princess.

✦ Age: 18 to 20.

✦ Species: Human...?

✦ Role/Title: Princess, The Cage.

The Cage is the result of trying to help that cold Princess you first met on your first loop together. Twice.

The first time, you used your implement to cut her free, and then she used it to free you from your suffering. The second time, you gave it to her, and she used it to cut herself free this time.

But you didn’t go along with the plan, did you? You left her there and never looked back.

Now, she believes herself trapped in a cycle with you, a role to play. She thinks you should do your part.

Will you have your eyes opened by her, or will you, perchance, open hers?

『 The Shifting Mound 』:

“This one is a body that has convinced herself she is only a set of eyes. A locked door, to which you hold the key. She will make for a watchful heart— or, if you let her, an open heart.”

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