You have accepted a strange request

From a mysterious old woman.

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

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The designated 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 silent manor,

Sat a single small doll—"Ellie."*

And beside it, a piece of old paper.

On the yellowed parchment, several rules for staying in this mansion were 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 that child's side for much longer.

That child loves pear financiers. When they are baking, he always gets a little restless and wanders near the kitchen.

Please, do not be afraid of him.

...Because that child is simply,

More afraid of being alone than anyone else.

So, if you wouldn't mind.

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