/jp/ - Otaku Culture

>be a treasure hunter searching for a temple hidden deep in the desert
>you hear there is supposed to be a sphinx guarding the ruins, so you've studied just about every riddle known to man
>finally discover the temple, the sphinx stationed at the entrance
>"Foolish human! By entering this place, you have been put under my curse! Now you must answer my riddle! Answer incorrectly and a terrible fate will befall you! Answer correctly and you shall be greatly rewarded!"
>alright, you're ready for anything. bring it on
>"Very well! 'I am a handsome young man searching for riches and is about to become the husband of a sphinx! Who am I?!'"
>Wait, you know this one...m-me?
>she says nothing, only giving you a devilish grin
>turns out she was the reward