
Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Toto - A Night of Memories and Fun - Main Story
Chapter 1 - In the Middle of a Task
Kingdom of Toys, Fairberg*, November... Among the view of houses made of colorful blocks, there was a tin locomotive running around... When I got invited to the event, "the Toy Market", that was starting tomorrow in this kingdom, I was taking a walk in the lively town.
T/N: Hinata's kingdom
??: Ah! This is where it was!
(Hm...?)
When I turned towards that familiar sounding voice... I saw someone that was crouched down while rummaging around the ground.
(Huh? Could that be...)
The moment I was about to speak, he energetically raised his face.
Toto: Ahh! It's Master!
MC: Toto-kun!
The prince of the Pad Town territory in the Kingdom of Oz, Toto-kun, his eyes shined as he got up.
Toto: Could it be that you were looking for me!?
Toto-kun and I reunited soon after I arrived in Fairberg.
-Flashback-
Toto: In place of Oswald, I came here to take care of the toys that'll be put up in the Toy Market. When I heard that Master will be coming too, I immediately accepted the task! Once I'm done, play with me!
-Flashback-
Toto: Master, look! I'm doing my task properly!
When he said that with a proud look, Toto-kun showed a toy in his hand.
MC: Yes, you're doing a very good job.
When I returned those words as I became filled with affection, Toto-kun smiled broadly...
Chapter 2 - A Toy's Owner
While looking at the adorable faces of the toys that were being set up among the town... After reuniting with Toto-kun, I felt how reliable he has become when I heard that he was working hard with his task.
MC: By the way, what were you doing on the ground?
Toto: I dropped a toy part, so I was looking for it. But, I managed to find it, so it's no problem!
(That meant the toy broke...)
///Choices///
- The poor toy (☽)
MC: You must treat it carefully, I feel sorry for the toy...
Toto: Feeling sorry...
- You must handle them carefully (☼)
MC: They're something you're in charge of, so you must handle them carefully.
Toto: ...I'm sorry.
When he said that downheartedly, Toto-kun looked somewhat happy.
///Choices///
Toto: Then, would it be really bad if I didn't fix it...?
When he nervously opened his hand, he showed a small gear.
Toto: It's the part that fell off... I found it, but I don't know where to put it.
(I want to fix it, but it might not be possible to put this toy on display for the Toy Market...)
MC: Toto-kun, that probably means your task isn't done yet.
Toto: Then, I can't play with you...? I don't want that! I've been really looking forward to playing with Master...!
When I wrapped my arms around Toto-kun's large body that has curled up, he looked up at me sadly.
MC: If you want to play with me, then we'll have to fix this toy and find a new owner for it.
Toto: Eh...? An owner... Is that like with me and Master?
(I want to be on equal terms with Toto-kun, but...)
MC: ...That's right. Toys are very important to their owners.
Toto: So, it won't be able to find an owner like this? Not being able to find an owner...
The situation of Toto-kun that didn't have any memories of "the owner that he was searching for" before meeting me and the toy that "hasn't found an owner" overlapped with each other.
Toto: Master...! I want to fix this toy and bring it to it's "owner"!
Feeling Toto-kun's strong determination from his earnest expression, warmth was spreading throughout my heart...
Chapter 3 - Added History
After leaving a small toy shop, Toto-kun shook his head with a gloomy look on his face.
Toto: ...It was no good here too.
MC: All the shops must be preparing for the Toy Market...
When Toto-kun frowned troubledly, he looked down at the tin toy.
Toto: At this rate, we won't be able to find a new owner...
MC: Toto-kun...
(Maybe I can...)
///Choices///
- If we can use magic (☽)
MC: If we could use magic, we might be able to ask where the toy is broken...
Toto: Master... You mean that you're going to figure it out even though it can't speak?
- If our hands were more skillful (☼)
MC: If our hands were more skillful, we would've been able to fix it...
Toto: Master... Are you going to fix it?
///Choices///
As Toto-kun was panting enthusiastically, he looked at me with the toy in his hand.
Toto: I'm really glad that Master is here with me.
MC: Fufu, I think so too.
Toto: Master does too!?
Even though he's been calling me, "Master", up till now like this... It honestly made me happy because of how it made me become more aware of various things.
(Toto-kun wanting to be by my side makes me feel reassured and think about other stuff.)
Toto: Then, let's hurry and find someone that can fix it!
Toto-kun pulled my hand with his free hand and walked into the town assertively.
(I'm able to be by Toto-kun's side from here on, but is that really okay...)
Noticing that I was deep in thought, Toto-kun looked at me with a confused expression.
Toto: What's wrong?
I...
///Choices///
- Tell him honestly (☼)
MC: I was thinking about Toto-kun.
Toto: Really!? That makes me really happy!
MC: Fufu. You're a good boy, Toto-kun.
- Avoid the question (☽)
MC: ...No, it's nothing.
Toto: Really? I don't want to trouble Master.
MC: Fufu. You're such a good boy, Toto-kun.
///Choices///
Toto: That's because I'm with Master! Also... I want to be praised more and make you happy...!
His innocent smile made my heart throb lightly.
(Our relationship might be a little odd. But, there's no mistaking that Toto-kun is a really irreplaceable person to me.)
MC: Toto-kun, would you show me the toy?
Toto: Sure!
Showing a smile, Toto-kun handed me the old toy.
(This toy looks like it has been handled carefully and despite how old it is, it's still in playable condition... Thinking about that makes me want to give it to someone that'll treasure it once more...)
As I was checking the toy, Toto-kun started looking at the gear that he took out from his pocket. When he brought it closer to his nose and sniffed it, he approached the toy that was in my hand...
MC: What's wrong?
Toto: This... has a different scent from the toy.
MC: Eh...?
The colors matched, but the gear was different from the toy's parts.
Toto: ...
When Toto-kun closed his eyes, he sniffed the toy again.
Toto: It has many scents, so it's hard to figure it out, but... Even though the toy has the scents of many people, I'm not getting a whiff of the gear's scent.
The part that has fallen from the toy itself had "the scent of the environment surrounding the owner"... We're probably not going to get much out of that.
MC: This gear, don't you think it's something that is used for something else?
Toto: ...What do you mean?
Toto-kun tilted his head to the side curiously. Getting a pleasant feeling, I held his hand and gently gripped the toy...
Chapter 4 - Memories of an Owner
In Toto-kun's hand, the old toy made a soft sound...
Toto: Hey, Master. If the gear is used for something else... Does that mean it's not part of this toy?
I gently placed my hand on Toto-kun's hand that was holding the toy.
MC: This toy has been passed down onto so many people. After so long, someone must've fixed the broken toy along the way... So, that gear isn't a part of it.
Toto: That's why it has a different scent...!
The toy surely had a long history of many owners... Thinking of that, the old toy looked bright in a special way.
Toto: I see... This toy had many owners playing with it...!
After hearing Toto-kun said that, despite that I thought that the toy broke from being dropped, there was a chance that it was broken before coming here.
MC: It must've been loved by all kinds of people.
Toto: Do you think this toy has lots of memories of being with it's owner?
MC: Fufu, I'm sure it does.
Imagining the many memories that this small toy holds gave me a warm feeling.
Toto: It has lots of memories, but... It doesn't have an owner... Even though I'm right beside Master, I didn't have any memories until meeting you... How can we make this toy happy?
I was unsure on how to answer that, but...
///Choices///
- There'll be an owner (☼)
MC: Hmm, that's difficult, but... I think it would be happy if it could make some new memories.
Toto: You mean like with me and Master!?
- It has memories (☽)
MC: The memories of being taken care of still remains in it's heart. Sometimes, you have to be proactive to meet someone new.
Toto: Is that what it means to have memories...?
///Choices///
MC: ...Toto-kun, what do you think?
Toto: Being beside Master makes me happy! That's why... I want to bring this toy to an owner!
Smiling broadly, Toto-kun held the toy up high. As the toy was being held up in the sunlight... The light scratches and dirt showed traces of it's memories of being with it's owners.
(I wonder if Oswald-san can keep it's memories alive by fixing it...)
MC: Hey, Toto-kun. Even if we can't fix it, how about we clean it? If we clean it to the fullest, we can bring it to the venue.
Toto: Sure...!
In Toto-kun's hand, I thought I saw the toy smiling a little...
Chapter 5 - After the Task
By the time the sky above the town was turning violet... Toto-kun and I arrived at the Toy Market venue while it was in the middle of preparations.
Toto: Here...! If you please.
MC: Do we still have time?
Female Receptionist: A toy to put on display for the Toy Market. You're still good.
Right before opening hours were closing, we were able to hand over the toy that Toto-kun was in charge of. Once the toy got repaired and cleaned, we handed it to the receptionist.
Female Receptionist: It's a good thing that you've made it on time.
The woman gently said that to the toy.
(It feels as if she was talking to something alive...)
Toto: Why would you say that?
Thinking the same thing, Toto-kun said that to the receptionist.
Female Receptionist: It was a way to appreciate it. Many toys receive a reward at night for all their hard work. That's why I'm glad that it made it on time.
Toto: ...?
(What does she mean...?)
As the female receptionist smiled, she carried the toy carefully. Thus, Toto-kun's hectic task has ended peacefully...
......
When we left the venue, we walked along the road that the evening sun was shining on.
Toto: I wonder if that toy will meet it's owner.
MC: I'm sure that it'll get passed down to a wonderful owner.
Toto: Yeah!
As Toto-kun happily said that, he walked excitedly.
Toto: Hey, will you be going to the Toy Market tomorrow too, Master?
MC: That's the plan. Since I was invited to come here, I thought about taking a look around.
After saying that, Toto-kun held my hand and looked straight at me.
Toto: In that case, I want to be with Master tomorrow too...! I've done my task properly, so let's play together tomorrow! Hey, is that okay?
Looking at Toto-kun tilting his head to the side sweetly made my heart tighten. I...
///Choices///
- Get worried (☽)
MC: We'll be going to places that has a lot of people around... Will you be okay?
Toto: Yeah. As long as I'm with Master, I'll be fine anywhere!
- Of course (☼)
MC: You were working hard today. Of course, I'll go with you tomorrow, Toto-kun.
Toto: Yay! We'll be together the entire time tomorrow, that's a promise.
///Choices///
As Toto-kun happily broke into a smile, he entwined our arms together tightly... Feeling his warmth strongly, my heartbeat went fast.
Toto: Hey, can I come over to Master's place?
MC: Eh?
Toto: If I sleep next to Master, we'll be together the whole time tomorrow!
(Could it be that he wants to stay in the same room together...?)
Towards Toto-kun's eyes that were brimming with expectations, I was at a loss on what to do...
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