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To the outside world,257Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd2XPMHOgqv
"Saira... get up, Saira." I opened my eyes, only to find Noir standing over me. "Where am I? Did Eddy send me here?"257Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0ehGqLuNbz
"While it can be considered a dream world, it is important to note that this dream was triggered by the injection you received, rather than by that troublesome crow. Now, get up and take a good look at yourself."257Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHcr63JISSi
"I'm a mermaid?" I looked down in complete shock and discovered my body changed. "My arms have fins hanging from them!" I noticed I was adorned in a stunning, flowing gown of shimmering green and blue.257Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXDwLGeuqW7
"The correct term would be Naiad, my dear. You should appreciate the fact that you possess clothing; typically, these mythical creatures are entirely bare. It is also fortunate that you do not have a tail replacing your legs, otherwise you would get nowhere around here."257Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxqv7GegPNP
"Is there anything you can do other than state the obvious?"257Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCa8YXnQNXK
"Naiads are known for their elegance and benevolence, and it is likely that they possessed refined manners, a quality that appears to be absent in a girl like yourself."257Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTyK4iHscI2
"That's rude!"257Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdcqjMqpNqx
"In order to escape the dream, you need to first enter the dream. Find the portal and go through it. That's all I can do for you, darling. Now, get exploring!"257Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ98NMVDd1ju
Noir vanished without a trace. I traveled around the space, stepping through small puddles of water and admiring the glass walls that surrounded me. It seemed like I was inside a massive aquarium.257Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ZU4upgOH6
I navigated through a narrow tunnel, captivated by the colorful fish darting about, seeking refuge among the vibrant coral formations. Visiting a zoo had always been a dream of mine. My mother told me about a zoo one morning, after she chaperoned students on a field trip.257Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0BRtAaM5P5
She spoke of the different animals she saw, and took a few pictures. I know she might've meant well in doing so, but the pictures made it even more painful, knowing I would never get to visit such a place. This dream is the best I could have. As I reached the end of the tunnel, I found the portal I was looking for.257Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSbBQAo10iz
