Planetes
3. y. The Door Mind (1)

Elliot put his tarot cards on the table and tried to read his luck today. The beer gap passes the exhalation. Wasn't good.

There were even warnings of lurking danger. He quite understands that there are indeed many who threaten him, but who would have thought in his prediction said that he was required to be aware of people close to him.

"Hhh, disaster moreover will arise," complained escaped from the gap of the manifestation of Neptune this.

『You are an expert in this field, yes?』Kazuto approached Elliot while providing three cups of coffee.

"Kazuto-san," Elliot reached out to his cup and took a slow sip of his coffee for a moment. "It can be said that this is my natural talent."

『Natural talent, yes?』Kazuto was silent for a moment while sipping slowly on his coffee. 『If not wrong Neptune is a symbol of dream, illusion, addiction, mystery, inspiration and also magical powers in addition to sea and ocean symbols. Is that true?』

"Yes, it's true, Kazuto-san." Elliot nodded his head. "But, for some reason, to create illusions and dreams I cannot do."

『Is it related to your curse?』Kazuto asked again. Elliot nodded his head once more. 『Your spiritual strength is immense, but unfortunately you cannot make good use of it.』Kazuto sighed. 『Even you split yourself in half, this is more chaotic than I thought.』

Elliot remained silent. He himself was confused how to respond to Kazuto's words.

"I don't really remember what happened before the fifteenth century, Kazuto-san. Even the memories of the aftermath were constantly eroded despite Poseidon taking pains to transfer them to me." Elliot explained it to Kazuto.

Kazuto listened to all of that carefully. It feels right that Elliot has been cursed ever since. But he does not know what will happen if Elliot breaks all the curses. Is possible....

『Elliot, listen to me! Try to keep you split in two, never mind to reunite yourself!』Kazuto held Elliot's shoulders.

"Eh, why?"

『Association is eyeing it. When your powers are all gathered, the Association will move to capture you!』

Kazuto realized why there was something strange about Clarissa. The Association's ultimate goal is to bring Elliot to the lab. Is it possible for Clarissa to wear a mask to fool him? But, why?

"What does it mean that Clarissa is now united with Chylara?" elliot asked his teacher Clarissa seriously.

『Not wrong again, if judging from the seal on his neck.』

Those words from Kazuto made Elliot widen his eyes. However, Kazuto continued his sentence.

『Since the beginning, he has been framed by the Association. But how else? He also wanted to find Arcturus despite having to sacrifice everything.』tapan Kazuto then turned straight to Elliot. 『Stay act like you don't know anything, okay? Don't let Clarissa know that you've realized that she's different from before.』

Seeing Kazuto's serious expression, Elliot nodded his head. He can't comment if it's like that. Supposing he was forced to help Clarissa from the bad situation, what she was in only ended up being the Association's catch.

Kazuto realized Clarissa's presence was getting closer. Quickly, he opened up a new topic.

『Which other curse do you want to lose?』

"Ah, if you can't sleep at a certain time, the view of death, and bad luck." Elliot sighed softly. "But, dealing with Deeky Dama makes me dizzy."

『Why do I have to deal with that creature, anyway? You know that he hates men, right?』Kazuto patted his forehead.

"You're talking about curses?" clarissa's voice surprised the two.

"Ah, we are indeed talking about the solution. Especially the bad luck." Elliot immediately replied to the girl.

"You're gonna have me go undercover, are you?" elliot's eyebrows furrowed.

"Who told you to go undercover? You're ready to be bait." Clarissa's words made her petrified for a moment.

"Hey, how are you? I told you that Deeky Dama almost killed me, right? How am I being bait?"

[No matter women.] Elliot.

"If it were just me, he wouldn't attack, would he? Hence it must be fished," Clarissa responded casually.

'I guess I should be watching Clarissa, ' Kazuto went inside.

『Before a while, we'll deal with the problem of not being able to sleep Elliot. How to get into bad luck?』The confused Kazuto interrupted.

Clarissa was stunned for a moment and said while grinning. "Oh, yes. Sorry, I'm too excited."

Kazuto flicked his face in annoyance, while Elliot heaved a sigh of relief. At least he doesn't have to deal with Deeky Dama anytime soon.

"Oh, yes. But, that means I have to get into your subconscious, right?" Clarissa asked.

"Yes, and be careful with the granny who's at one of the doors. Although I managed to escape from her, she took away my sleeping ability," Elliot sighed.

'That's not an ability, is it?' Kazuto and Clarissa are also in love.

"Then I can't sleep with you. I'll only go in after you meet the one who's depriving you of sleep." Clarissa folded her hands in front of her chest.

"No problem, anyway. But, how do you know what's in my dream?" Elliot asked too.

『You've forgotten my existence, haven't you? You can ask me for help! 💢』Kazuto seems annoyed because both Elliot and Clarissa are busy discussing themselves.

"Eh, sorry, Master!" Clarissa immediately clenched her hands together in front of her chest.

Kazuto sighed. 『Elliot, you can use the tools in my lab. Clarissa, you provide aromatherapy, and pillows.』

"Well, Master." the girl immediately went to prepare whatever was needed.

『Elliot, come with me to the lab.』Kazuto gestured for Elliot to follow him.

"Ah, yes." half-running, he followed the footsteps of the stern-faced man.

The Doors to The Mind. Games to peek at the door of one's mind. That time Elliot carelessly entered his partner's mind to save him and ended up himself affected.

The door in his friend's mind was terrible. Like a abandoned building. Elliot himself did not understand why the thoughts of his friend were so.

It seems that this time he has to prepare for the worst possible in this low danger game. Due to a misstep, everyone involved will be affected.