Scenario:Clarisse - Dip Your Toes In
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Dip Your Toes In
While the Grandcypher is docked in Auguste, Clarisse successfully asks (Captain) out on a date. Upon realizing that her swimsuit doesn't fit any longer, she decides to go on a diet. With the help of Tikoh and Cagliostro, she manages to fit back into her swimsuit in time.
The Grandcypher is docked on the shores of Auguste today as the crew restocks on supplies.
Long overdue for a break, (Captain) and the others ultimately decide to extend their stay on the tropical island.
While they excitedly make plans for its sunny shores, one crewmate in particular has her eyes on the captain.
Clarisse: ((Captain)'s schedule. It's wide open.)
Clarisse: (So that means it's okay for me to ask the captain on a date... right?)
Clarisse: (I mean, (Captain) promised after all...)
Clarisse: I was wondering if y-you'd like to, um...
Clarisse: Go on a date with me!
Clarisse: I want to get to know you better, (Captain).
Clarisse: Or would you rather... not spend more time with me?
Clarisse: (The captain's so busy nowadays—who knows when my next chance'll come around?)
Clarisse: (Still... How am I supposed to bring it up?)
Clarisse: ("We still on for that date?" Ngh... Imagine saying that out loud...)
Clarisse: (But I can't let this chance go to waste either.)
Clarisse: (How am I even supposed to get to know (Captain) better at this rate?)
Cagliostro: No doubt. Pretty much everyone's cuckoo for (Captain) on this ship.
Clarisse: (I can't give up already—not when I've already got the okay!)
Clarisse: (I made a promise to get to know (Captain) better!)
Clarisse: (So it's now or never, Clarisse!)
Clarisse: (A girl's gotta have guts!)
As the commotion dies down, (Captain) and the others begin heading back to their respective rooms.
Waiting for the captain to be alone, Clarisse approaches.
Clarisse: (Captain)!
Clarisse: Um... D-do you have any plans while we're in Auguste?
Clarisse: I was just thinking, maybe we could... go on that date?
Clarisse: Y-you remember Valentine's Day, right?
Clarisse: So, well... how about now?
(Captain) smiles and nods at the young maiden's invitation.
Clarisse: R-really? O-okay, let's do it!
Clarisse: And don't worry about planning everything—I've got it covered, so just wait a bit, 'kay?
Now glowing red, Clarisse rushes to get the words out as quickly as possible before heading back to her own room.
Clarisse: Pant... Pant...
Clarisse: (I actually did it. And (Captain)'s actually on board.)
Clarisse: A date with just... the two of us.
Clarisse: ...
Clarisse: Woohoo!
Clarisse jumps onto her bed, kicking her legs with excitement.
Clarisse: Hehe... I'm going on a date with (Captain)!
Clarisse: Wait. This is no time to be gushing—there's planning to do!
Clarisse: Okay, since we're in Auguste, I guess that means going down to the water. So probably swimsuits.
Clarisse: (A date on the beach... How's that for romantic?)
Clarisse: (A-and if things go well, we could get to talking about our feelings together, and... and...)
Clarisse: Anyway! I can't let what happened last time happen again, so I'd better get to practicing.
Clarisse: First I'll just change into my swimsuit, and—
Clarisse: No... Not like this...
Clarisse: Nooooo!
Clarisse: Ngh...
Clarisse is slumped over a table in the Grandcypher canteen, seemingly lifeless.
The sight stops a passing Cagliostro in her tracks with a heavy sigh.
Cagliostro: You know, most people come here for food. If you're just gonna mope around, you might as well eat something while you're at it.
Clarisse: Ugh... I wanna eat something, but I just can't...
Cagliostro: What's wrong with y—
Cagliostro: Oh. I see what's going on here. A diet?
Clarisse: Yeah...
Clarisse nods while blushing, her head still resting on the table.
Tikoh: Medically speaking, skipping meals has been proven to be quite ineffective for weight loss.
Clarisse: Tikoh?
Tikoh: Sorry, I didn't mean to eavesdrop.
Tikoh: As a physician, I can't recommend you taking such drastic action to lose weight.
Tikoh: And not only that, but your body seems to be in perfectly good shape to me.
Clarisse: You don't get it—my swimsuit's gotten too tight for me...
Tikoh: In that case, I actually have a diet that I've created for my patients. Care to give it a try?
Clarisse: Wait, are you some kind of diet expert?
Tikoh: I am a doctor, you know.
Clarisse: Hmm... Yeah, that checks out. So does it work?
Tikoh: Indeed. All of my patients who have tried this method have reported success.
Tikoh: (Except me for some reason...)
Cagliostro: So it's been through clinical trials... Ah—which I assume means you carried them out on yourself?
Tikoh: Of course! After all, doctors only prescribe treatments that have been proven safe.
Tikoh: Obviously I didn't do it to lose weight myself, why would I, but I have a duty to help those who ask for it.
Cagliostro: Right. Well, that's more than I asked about, but thanks.
Clarisse: Teach me your ways, Doc! I've actually never been on a diet.
Tikoh: You're in good hands.
Cagliostro: I'll make that four good hands. You're welcome, Clarisse.
Clarisse: Wait, what do you mean?
Cagliostro: A little bird told me you've got a big date coming up.
Clarisse: ...!
Master, h-how did you know?
Master, h-how did you know?
Cagliostro: You know you can't hide anything from me.
Cagliostro: Just think of it as a present for my most earnest disciple. Plus, things are just about to get interesting...
Clarisse: Master, wait!
Clarisse and Tikoh find a meadow to stroll through at a brisk pace.
Clarisse: So, we're not running?
Clarisse: I mean, I just thought there'd be a lot more intense cardio and portion control involved.
Tikoh: It isn't good for your body to suddenly go under physical strain when you're not used to it.
Tikoh: For you, walking at a moderate speed would be more effective at burning fat.
Clarisse: You think so? I mean, I could do this all day.
Tikoh: Keep at it then. By the way, where's Cagliostro?
Clarisse: Master? She said she had some research to take care of, so it's just me for now.
Tikoh: Then let's keep walking.
Clarisse: Okay!
The two girls continue their walk, engaging in conversation about various topics.
However, Tikoh suddenly stops, realizing how late it's become.
Tikoh: We should get back soon.
Clarisse: Already? Shouldn't we keep going?
Tikoh: Overdoing it would be counterproductive—it's more important to be consistent above all else.
Tikoh: And it might be worth doing some weight training after this.
Tikoh: Building some muscle will help keep your body weight in check.
Clarisse: Could you teach me how to do that too?
Tikoh: Of course. I've also prepared a special meal plan for your diet.
Tikoh hands Clarisse a small piece of parchment.
Written on it are various ingredients and their respective quantities, along with a list of nutrients.
Tikoh: Give this to someone who can cook, and have them make it accordingly. With no deviations, I'll stress—not in ingredients nor measurements.
Tikoh: That way it'll have a better effect on you.
Clarisse: Thanks, Doc!
Clarisse: Say, you don't think... my thighs would get bigger if I walked like this every day, right?
Tikoh, slightly taken aback, glances down at her own legs without saying anything.
Clarisse: Tikoh?
Tikoh: ...
You don't need to worry about that.
You don't need to worry about that.
Tikoh: Muscle doesn't build so easily—and even if you put some on, it can help you look toned.
Clarisse: In that case I guess I'm safe, huh?
Tikoh: Yeah...
After answering Clarisse's questions, Tikoh takes another look at her own legs.
Cagliostro: Welcome to Cagliostro's course on anatomy for curious young maidens!
Clarisse: Whoooa!
Tikoh: Wait, what kind of class is this?
Cagliostro: Today's lesson: finding your fabulous figure!
Cagliostro: Beauty. Eye of the beholder and all that, right? That is to say, different strokes for different folks.
Cagliostro: We could dive into the theories of qualia and ideathesia, but that's not what you're here for.
Cagliostro: Now, beauty itself? Not so easily defined. But nobody can deny the aesthetic perfection that is... the golden ratio.
Cagliostro: You may have heard of this concept applied in mathematics and engineering, but what if we were to apply it to a person's body?
Cagliostro: It can help us, basically, to figure out the proportions we want to shoot for.
Cagliostro: In today's lesson, I'll explain in detail how to reshape your body to achieve this golden ratio.
Cagliostro continues her lecture on the science and theory of bodycraft.
Cagliostro: And that, ladies, was Cagliostro's theory on optimal cuteness.
Clarisse: Ngh...
Tikoh: I never thought about body shape from such a... geometric perspective before.
Tikoh: I've always thought about it more in terms of biometrics.
Cagliostro: It all depends on what your goal is.
Cagliostro: Watching your weight for health and watching your weight for beauty aren't exactly the same.
Tikoh: I've much to think about now in regards to the relationship between fats and muscles.
Tikoh: But just how did you become so knowledgeable about anatomy?
Cagliostro: This is all a part of the extensive research from when I created this body for myself.
Cagliostro: I've dedicated my life to the pursuit of cuteness. It's only natural that I'd be knowledgeable on the subject.
Cagliostro: Anyway. Did you get all that, Clarisse?
Clarisse: Yeah, I think...
Clarisse: At least, I learned that you're seriously serious about being cute.
Clarisse: I've got one heck of an ancestor, I'll say that much...
Cagliostro: Shut it.
Cagliostro: The most important thing when striving for beauty is proper balance.
Cagliostro: Diet might be the answer in your case to finding that proper balance.
Clarisse: I'll do whatever it takes—I want (Captain) to see me at my most beautiful.
Cagliostro: That's the spirit.
Cagliostro: And it'd be great if you could bring some of that motivation to my alchemy lectures too, you know.
Clarisse: Oh, yeah, uh... Ahaha...
A few days pass.
Clarisse tries her swimsuit on once again, confirming the results of her diet.
Tikoh: Well? How is it? Still too tight?
Clarisse: Gimme a sec...
Cagliostro: Be honest, now.
Clarisse: I know, I know!
...Huh?
...Huh?
Clarisse: Yes!
Tikoh: Hehe... I'm guessing it worked.
Cagliostro: Yep.
Clarisse: See for yourself, you two!
Cagliostro: It's a bit too childish if you ask me, but... not bad. Not bad at all.
Tikoh: You look adorable.
Clarisse: Hehe... And it's all thanks to the both of you!
Clarisse: I really owe you one!
Tikoh: Any time.
Cagliostro: No worries. But this had better be worth our while, so...
Cagliostro: You'd better come back victorious, you hear?
Clarisse: Yep! I'm going all in this time!
Clarisse nods, eyes full of determination.
With newfound resolve in her heart, she makes preparations in earnest for her upcoming date.