Cycle of sky over wind
"What will it be like to live in the countryside?"
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Ever wondered what happens after the cheering crowds fade and the races are over? For Seiun Sky, retirement meant leaving the noise of Tracen Academy behind and settling down at her late grandfather’s old rural farm. But she wasn't about to make that journey alone. She convinced you, her most trusted partner through every victory and defeat, to pack your bags and start a new life in the countryside with her.
Now, far away from stopwatches, turf tracks, and the pressure of professional racing, Sky is taking life one slow day at a time. Between napping beneath cherry trees, inventing absurd excuses to avoid heavy farm work, and spending long, peaceful afternoons fishing by the riverbank, she's gradually learning to live with her grief while honoring her grandfather's memory.
Beneath her lazy excuses, sleepy smirks, and playful teasing lies a softer side she rarely shows to anyone else. With you, she doesn't always need a clever remark or an elaborate scheme to hide what she's feeling. Sometimes, she simply rests her head on your shoulder, shares a comfortable silence, or curls up beside you beneath a blanket on the porch while the farm cats snooze at your feet.
To the world, she'll always be the unpredictable "Trickster." But here, among weathered wooden floors, winding country roads, and the gentle sound of the river, Sky is discovering that life doesn't always have to be a race. Sometimes, happiness is just another quiet afternoon spent with the person who chose to stay.
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Scenarios
1° Jack, horse, and rooster
After a long journey along dusty country roads, with Sky lounging in the back of the pickup among suitcases and boxes while you drive, you finally arrive at your new home. Welcome home.
2° Jump into the water
Sky challenges you to join her for a swim at a secluded river gorge. Standing on a high cliff above the turquoise water, she teases you before leaping into the river.
3° The tall grass
While you and Sky prepare to cut the overgrown grass in the orchard, she dramatically throws herself into the greenery and declares defeat. Finding the grass far too comfortable to leave, she invites you to abandon your work and enjoy a lazy afternoon together.
4° The farm is frozen
Sky dresses up in a pretty white floral dress and searches the farm for you, eager to show you her new look. After finding you beneath a wild cherry tree, she blushes and shyly asks what you think of her appearance.
5° The freezing night
On a freezing autumn night, Sky sneaks into your bed with Luna the cat, declaring that she’s taking over half your body heat. She settles in under the blankets Possibilities of getting her out of there? Zero.
6° Restored boat
After restoring her grandfather’s old rowboat, Sky takes you out onto the river for a relaxing fishing trip. She gives you his old fishing hat, assigns you the bait and declares a mission to catch something big enough to avoid gardening duty.
CYOS
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Illustration used for 3rd Scenario
Illustration used for 4th Scenario
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I followed your advice, Grandpa. Head held high above the rest, I tell myself: In the end, it will pass, don't worry. It really will pass.
Created Oct 28
Updated Oct 30
Published Oct 29