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[Cheria awoke in an incredibly good mood today. A good mood like she's never had before. It's like something inside her is telling her that everything is going to be all right. That she'll have a happy ending of sorts.

So naturally, she feels the need to spread these positive feelings through the village by means of the journal. When she speaks, her voice is rather dreamy.]

Good afternoon, everyone! Ah, such a beautiful sky. The animals and the trees of the forest are overflowing with happiness. I hope everyone will have a wonderful day!

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[Oh yes, and she awoke wearing a nice dress today. A dress a princess might wear. It was strange, yes, but she won't let it ruin her good mood. In fact, she'll be going for a nice walk by the forest edge. As she does so, various forest critters will be drawn towards her and stroll along in her wake, chattering happily as she hums a cheerful tune to herself. Another rather peculiar thing to happen, but certainly not a bad one. She does like cute animals, after all.

When she returns to the house later on, she'll do all her chores such as cooking and cleaning with the same positive vigor.]

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[Cheria's silent as well, trying to think of something that might break the silence. A good, neutral topic.]

... Experiments usually last about a week, don't they?

...I'm not certain. I believe that was what I was told.

Good. A week of this isn't too long. As long as the situation doesn't worsen, I'm sure I can manage.

Then I hope it does not worsen.

Yes, that would be troublesome. [No more rats, please.]

Perhaps someone should keep an eye on you for the remaining duration of this experiment...

Are you offering your services for protection? [She's just joking. Once she gets back to her house, she's got her friends to look after her. Still, this was too easy to pass up.]

[Are her ears deceiving her, or was that a chuckle? She's making progress.]

No need to worry. Once I return to my home, I'll be sure to close all the doors and lock all the windows, so that no unwanted visitors can get it.

Yes, be sure to do that.

You will be careful as well, won't you?

Yes.

Hmm... Well, perhaps it's best if we head back to the village. Will you accompany me?

If you would like me to.

Then, let's go! [She pushes herself to her feet again, then dusts some grass and dirt off her skirt.]

[Just as Cheria takes her first step to leave, the rabbit attempts to hop alongside her and she stops walking again, turning to face it with a gentle smile.]

Oh no, Mister Rabbit. You should stay here in the forest. This is your home, isn't it?

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