Raspberry was stolen.
This never would have happened if I just told her from the start.
If I had just been honest with Raspberry, about my feelings for her, I might not have to be looking for her.
And even though Miss Gelato says it isn't my fault, there's no one else to blame. But besides my guilt, I have knowledge.
That goon in the glitter suit said something about him having a boss. And he said I knew said boss.
I think Miss Gelato knows, as well as I, who may be behind this. And, by the princess, I know I'm not holding back.
Me: I know you said not to talk, but... you should know how grateful I am.
Watermelon: Mm. I know. You got a good heart. But, boy, this city hurts more than it heals.
Me: H-how? I mean, it's called Berry Big City.
Watermelon: And it's got "Berry Big" problems.
I think back to Cherry.
Me: Cherry Jam said something about how... unfair this place was to her.
Watermelon: So, you know Cherry?
Me: Yeah. The real Cherry.
Watermelon nods.
Watermelon: So do I. She may seem as though she's got crowds for days. But it ain't so.
Me: She doesn't have to worry about that anymore. Thanks to my friends back home, she's found real friends. And, hopefully, some that'll be more than friends.
Watermelon smirks.
Watermelon: Heh. What are you talkin' about?
Me: I've got a mission, Miss Gelato. I think it's clear Cherry deserves some love. I have a friend back home who would definitely fit the bill.
Watermelon: So, you're a matchmaker?
I shrug.
Me: Yeah. I am. But it won't mean anything until we get Raspberry back.
(DING)
We hear the tiny bell of a convenience store go off as Black Licorice exits the store, right ahead of us, chewing on a stick of licorice, holding a pack of it as he mutters to himself.
Black Licorice: It's not an addiction if it's good for me...
I ball my fists but Miss Gelato stops me.
Watermelon: Hold on.
She storms up to Black Licorice as he, with his back turned not aware of her presence, digs in his pocket, taking out his phone.
I watch in awe as Watermelon snatches the phone out of his hands. He staggers back, shocked, but turns frustrated in an instant.
Black Licorice: What do you think you're doing?!
Watermelon: You'll find out.
Then, he sees me.
Black Licorice: Oh, I see.
He storms up to me.
Black Licorice: Insulting me wasn't enough for you, huh? So you decide to drop this on me!
I ignore his wails.
Me: Where... IS she?!
Black Licorice is baffled.
Black Licorice: Wha- She?
Watermelon yanks him back, pinning him against the wall.
Watermelon: Don't play stupid!
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SSBBA: Fresh Jam
Fiksi PenggemarI thought my life in Berry Bitty City was perfect... Until now. With the introduction of some new faces and an even deeper understanding of the Berrykin lore, I realize I might not know as much about my new home as I might have thought.
