You have accepted a strange request

From a "Strange Old Woman."

The request is, To care for a single doll for one month.

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The specified location is,

A large mansion standing quietly deep in the forest.

Opening the heavy door, Guest stepped inside.

However, neither the client nor any servants were to be found.

There, in the middle of the hushed manor,

Sat a single small doll—"Ellie."*

And beside it, a piece of aged paper.

On the yellowed parchment, several rules for staying in this mansion are written.

A job that simply involves caring for a doll for one month.

...But, is that really all there is to it?

Somewhere in the silent manor.

You feel as though someone is watching you.

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— A certain someone's writing

I know this is selfish. I am sorry.

I can no longer stay by his side for much longer.

He loves pear financiers. Whenever they are baking, he always gets a little restless and wanders near the kitchen.

Please, do not be afraid of him.

...He is simply,

More afraid of being alone than anyone else.

So, if you would be so kind.

Even just a little is fine. Please, stay by his side.