Prompted Hearts | Scene 7 Bonus

Checking in…

I thought the bustle of a mall was a great place for Sam and Kyoko to reconnect. The very bright and open space contrasts with the devastating twist at the end.

—Keith

Fireworks stain the sky. Coral bones underfoot. A gacha clicks, twin shisa grin.
Attraction climbs… until a familiar voice speaks from the laptop.

What does Sam do next? Read Scene 8.

Attraction Meter

Sam’s playful estimate: A = S × t × M. Nudge the sliders to match the moment outside Rycom’s theater.

Rate your current relationship for fun!

Shisa Guardian meaning: Pairs typically present one open mouth to expel/ward off evil and one closed mouth to keep good fortune/spirits in.

Relationship Strength (S) 5 Time Known, years (t) 5 State Multiplier (M) 5.0×

125

Signal found.

Closed: Guardians holding—what’s between them stays.

Ranges

0–99 → Static
100–199 → Signal found
200–299 → Sparks+
300–399 → Code Red
400+ → Uh‑oh

Prompted Hearts | Scene 7 Bonus

Attraction Meter

"Hi, I'm Booker! What brings you here today?"

"Awesome. What are you in the mood to read?"

"Great! What process do you want to explore?"

"Let's narrow that down."