Stars are struck by waves and fall asleep《Trickster. I have something for you.》

The entity handed me an offering marked with a key that was bluish in places. I thought only Gas Haven or Haddonfield had such a color. ...... I was puzzled as to where in the world the key was...but I took the key from the entity.

「T-Thank you...」

《The other day you gave me the souls of survivors with five generators left.》

He was right, we wiped out all the survivors the other day. I was so happy then... But there must have been many other killers who annihilated survivors besides me... I wonder why…

《I am very pleased with what the new killer has accomplished so far. As a reward, this offering is my reward. Use it and enjoy the rest to your heart's content.》

Admiration is a word that doesn't sound like him... And there must be something behind the scenes for someone who makes us go through the same ritual over and over again like this to suddenly become so nice... Maybe I shouldn't read too much into it, but in a world like this, it's fatal to be unguarded.

｢T-Thank you｣

I reluctantly accepted it, but I wondered where this key was going... I thought. The key is a white antique shape, and I am happy just to look at it. However, it would be a waste if I did not use it. Who on earth would I use it for ...... Since I am the only one who got it, should I be the only one to use it…

｢Hmm...｣

While I was having such a hard time, I heard a knock at my door. I opened the door to see who it was, and a man wearing a mask that looked like a white crying face... Ghost face was standing there. I talked with him a lot, and even had an evening drink with him, we were like friends. I had an idea.
『Let's go with him』

｢Trickster, did you find my pen in your roo…｣
｢Let's go togetherGhost face」
｢Ha｣

I explained to him why. I told him that I had received an offering of a mysterious key from the entity as a reward for defeating all the survivors, and that I wanted him to come with me because I was worried about being alone. He crossed his arms for a moment and thought about it, but reluctantly agreed.

｢Well... It's okay, isn't it Sounds like fun.｣
｢Really Thank you It's reassuring to have a Ghosty in my life.｣
｢Oh, yeah. So Where are those keys going｣
｢No, I don't know where I'm going either…｣

I wonder where it will really go....I am both curious and anxious.... But if I don't try it, it will stay that way. I made up my mind and went with him to the lobby for the ritual. I put on my add-ons and perk as usual for self-defense.

｢Are you ready Ghosty｣
｢of course.｣

We take a break and burn the offerings. So far, the ritual is the same. The moment I watched it burn down, I wondered if it was my imagination that I faintly smelled the scent of the tide. ...... Suddenly, a spotlight-like light appeared, blindingly bright. I closed my eyes, and when I opened them again, there was an unimaginable sight in the misty forest

｢The ocean｣
｢Why the ocean｣

The smell of the tide was not just in your mind Eerily endless white sandy beaches, crystal clear seawater, and cloudy skies that did not suit a brief respite.... But I thought it wasn't like me to be depressed just because the weather was bad, so I cackled and frolicked anyway

｢Great, great｣
｢Do you get that excited｣
｢Why are you so calm It's the ocean, remember We should be having more fun｣
｢You're the only one who gets this excited. All I have to do is watch the ocean.…｣

With that, he sat down on a checkered seat that had been there for some time or had been prepared from the beginning. Thanks to the entity. If I had come here alone, I don't think I would have been so happy. I took off my shoes, rolled up my pants to my knees, and dipped my feet into the sea water. It was cold and somehow warm...very oceanic. Gosfeh should have played too, it would have been a shame. Yes, let's play some more. Let's pick up a sea glass of our favorite color from the sandy beach, or stand on the edge of the waves....

｢Haha｣

I get creepy when I stand here.... If I didn't have my weight, I would be taken away by this endless blue sea when the tide goes out. Every time I imagine that, I get scared, but when I look down, I see my feet. I feel relieved when I see them.

｢I'm getting the chills... maybe the real ghosts are calling to me ｣
｢You are not the kind of cheap man who follows the voice of the dead, are you｣
｢Of course. I can't be satisfied without a live human voice.｣

Still, I felt incredibly tired, even though I should not have been moving that much.... The power of the sea is great.... I took a breath and was about to return to where Ghosty was when I heard a loud noise. I turned around to see a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a basket of refreshments on the beach. I approached and examined the contents in detail.

｢This looks delicious~ Oh, I've always wanted to try this wine at least once｣
｢If these places are so thoughtful, why is the weather like this｣
｢I don't care. Look at this You'd like it, wouldn't you｣

Sitting on the seat, he pours a glass of wine, says cheers, and hits it. A sip of the wine with a pleasant sound is followed by the taste of the wine itself. I talk with him about various things while being hit by the pleasant sound of the waves and the sea breeze.

｢Speaking of which, I met an interesting survivor the other day.｣
｢What do you mean by interesting｣
｢He didn't even try to run away when I was standing there, he just fixed the generator, and when he finally found me, he started screaming and hid in his locker.｣
｢Isn't that survivor more stupid than funny｣
｢I know, right I had no choice but to be merciful and mementoize him at the end. Right in front of Hutch.｣
｢You're a bad person too｣

With that said, he lifts his mask and takes a sip of wine. Ghosty has pretty good skin too... It would be a shame not to show it. More importantly, I think he's just as bad as me...

｢Oops, that goes for Ghosty too right｣
｢I will not have a merciful end like Trickster. I am going to systematically tome out.｣
｢Awww, I'm scared｣
｢When I get back from here, I'm going to stick a knife in you.｣
｢But first, let me deliver my knife to you ;)｣

We continued this conversation for a long time, and before I knew it, he had turned off the voice changer and was using his real Danny voice. I loved that low-pitched, pleasant voice, but I also love his real voice. I could also hear the sound of the rippling waves and gradually drifted off to sleep....

｢Hm Jiwoon, are you already sleepy｣
｢Yeah...I'm a little tired...I'm going to bed...｣

I fall asleep with my head in Danny's lap as I collapse. The smell of cologne makes me feel even more at ease. The sound of the waves is soothing... I wish these hours could go on forever...
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I drink a glass of wine while watching Jiwoon face as she sleeps peacefully on my lap. The clouds are clearing and the sun is shining a little. It's already late, Entity. Jiwoon is already asleep...

｢Huh...｣

Oh, my hair is a little bit over my eyes... Touching the skin of her neat face with beautiful makeup. Come to think of it, this is the first time I've seen that famous idol "Trickster" looking so carefree. It's not like him to sleep unprotected ...... But that's what I love about him. Ah, yes

｢...okay｣

I took a camera out of my own clothes and took a picture of his sleeping face as a souvenir of his peaceful, defenseless sleep.

｢Well photographed.｣

My own personal trickster.

｢Good night, Jiwoon.｣

He kissed her just to touch her as he said so.