Maidens of the Kaleidoscope
~Beyond the Border~ => Rumia's Party Games => Mystia's Stored Games => Topic started by: Tashi on November 01, 2016, 12:21:14 PM
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>Your name is Daikoku "Daiko" Susumu, a hybrid of human and youkai who quietly spends most of his time locked in his house, located in the village of humans.
>You're a boy with a pretty messy hair, having several strands of black hair on your face. Your eyes did not stand for anything because its a usual black color. The clothes that you have was the so common brown kimono that many villagers used day after day. You aren't that different of the others. You are tall, though.
>However, your inner self shows how different you are from others. You are somebody quite timid, especially because you're not used to dealing with people correctly if we talk about long conversations. Despite this, your sense of help if they have a problem is enormous, even more if you decide to solve it. Many of your friends respected you by your most important feature: intelligence. You're one of the smartest people in the village of humans, something that even the school teacher, someone with so much knowledge, has given you merit.
>So it was in the past. You have locked yourself in your own home, changing your personality in a 180 degrees. You no longer have friends. No longer help people. Nobody's looking for you and you do not want them to. Hell, even you stopped attending classes. Reasons? When you begin to increase your intelligence, likewise you started to gradually see things in a slightly more mature way than others. This led you to see things from your day to day as a nuisance, like talking with people, or laugh because someone tells a joke, so you started getting away from them. Those who claimed to be your "friends" also secretly envied how "perfect" you were, but it was noticeable. Gradually you were becoming what you are now: a hikikomori. The times you leave your house per month can be counted on the fingers of one hand ... and that's if you are not "eating" a book at that time, your favorite hobby.
>It's been many years since the disappearance of your youkai mother, which she was the couple of your father, an ordinary human being who is no longer among you ... but five meters underground.
>Currently you live with Sakura obaa-san, mother of your mother and, of course, your grandmother. Several times, as a tip, which irritates you, she tells that you will not accomplish anything if you keep this up, that you must change. Whenever your dear obaa-san (one of the few people that you tolerate) repeat this words, your brain starts to work... the part that has long been asleep: nostalgia. You think it is impossible to return to the past, change your attitude ... be a happy person ... raise a family ... seem unattainable goals right now. It's hard to guess anything besides that being alone is the best now.
>Speaking of "right now" ... You are sitting on a pillow in the living room of your humble home, reading a book, as always. It seems that your dear obaa-san started to make breakfast, starting to have a well known smell to you: rice with curry.
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>Cry into our pillow.
>Who are our friends? Current and old?
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>Cry into our pillow.
>Gradually your attention to the book starts to decrease, then start remembering those moments of the past. Tears begin to drop by your eyes and flow down your cheeks. You clean yourself quickly, trying to think of other things.
>Who are our friends? Current and old?
>In the past, almost everyone in the village were friends. Currently, due to not spending time in improving relations and the lack of communication with the outside, the only person who can really say you're his friend is your beloved grandmother. There is also the teacher of the school, although, again, almost never go out, so you could not say exactly that is your friend, because you do not know almost nothing about her.
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>Retrieve arms from book
>Quests
>Inventory
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>Retrieve arms from book
>You should... not r-read...!
>Inventory
>Beyond your clothes and your books, you have a bag that you always carry with you to make your grandmother sporadic favors. That's the only reason why you go outside, by the way. Inside one of the pockets of the bag you always carry a card game. Maybe you expect to play with someone anytime? Who knows ~ ...
>Quests
>You really don't have anything to do-
*Groan*
>No, wait. change that. You are hungry as hell, so you're waiting for dear obaa-san to finish breakfast.
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>What book were we reading?
>What kind of Youkai was our mom?
>Do we have any opinions on any of the major players in Gensokyo?
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>What book were we reading?
>The book cover says "Wrath of the Exiled Vampires". The story goes back many years in the past, in a village. Counts as how a witch, dressed in black and white, with the power of her magic and various weapons, such as silver stakes, holy water, garlic, etc. begins her adventure to stop once and for all her nemesis, the evil and all-powerful queen of the castle adjacent to the town, which has been abducting humans to feed the vampires living there. The priestess of the village church, dressed in white and red, joins the cause of the witch to free his home from the bloody creatures ... maybe she also have an ulterior motive, like becoming better known for the resolution of the incident and more people will donate to the church. Who knows. You still need a lot to finish it.
>What kind of Youkai was our mom?
>You don't remember how your mom is, because she disappeared when you were about one year old. Your grandmother, however, has tried her best in explaining to you about your mother. Apparently, she was a night youkai, more specifically, a Yuki-onna. Her ability was to predict, partially, a future event of someone, even for herself. She wasn't hostile, as some people might think.
>Do we have any opinions on any of the major players in Gensokyo?
>No. You really don't know that much the outskirts of the human village.
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>How much do we like the meal being prepared in the other room?
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>How much do we like the meal being prepared in the other room?
>Rice and curry isn't exactly your favorite meal, but-...
*GROOOAN*
> ... your stomach does not seem to care much about that.
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>How old is our grandmother?
>Groan.
>Get up and leave the room to go eat some food.
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>How old is our grandmother?
>You're not too sure about that. You would swear that since you have knowledge, you have never seen any change in her, not even a single one. When you asked for her age, she just changed the subject, giving you a warm smile.
>Get up and leave the room to go eat some food.
>You get up of the pillow, leaving the damn book at last open book in the little table that was in front of you, beginning to make your way to the kitchen.
>The voice of a old lady comes from the kitchen.
>"Daiko-kun, can you come a minute?"
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>"Sure thing, obba-san."
>Go into the kitchen.
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>What does our grandma look like?
>Is she on our mother or our father's side of the family?
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>"Sure thing, obba-san."
>You answer to the request of your grandmother.
>Go to the kitchen.
>You keep walking, entering to the kitchen.
>She was there, taking care of the food with the delicious aroma.
>"My... It's so strange that you actually came to hear why I called you... Can you do me a favor?
>She asks with her usual smile.
>What does our grandma look like?
>You look at your grandma carefully. It's nothing especial, just a old lady, except for her apparent "eternal life". She has, unlike you, a blue kimono with some white in it, just like her white hair. Despite their wrinkles and advanced age, it seems to have much energy as ever.
>Is she on our mother or our father's side of the family?
>She's the mother of your mom, so obviously in her side.
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>So if our mother was a youkai, and our grandmother doesn't seem to age, does that mean our grandmother is a youkai as well?
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>"I guess I just feel like doing something new today. What do you need me to do?"
>Do we have any abilities or skills of note?
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>So if our mother was a youkai, and our grandmother doesn't seem to age, does that mean our grandmother is a youkai as well?
>You think about that and it's quite possible. It's not something you asked to her yet.
>Do we have any abilities or skills of note?
>As far as you know, you didn't experimented anything abnormal yet, so it's a mystery to you.
>"I guess I just feel like doing something new today. What do you need me to do?"
>"Here" Grandma gives you a sheet of paper that seems to have something written.
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>Read it !
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>[READING INTENSIFIES]
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//Sorry for some delay with the replies, my timezone It's four hours late with the one the forum shows .3.
>Read it !
>You start to read the enigmatic piece of paper. Oh boy...
>What was written are requests.
>Buy:
>Rice
>Tomatoes
>Even more rice
>Some bread
>*Add here more things*
>Go to the Hakurei Shrine and donate.
>*Even more things to buy*
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>How much muns do we have?
>How many times does "rice" or a variant of "more rice" show up on the list in total?
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>How much muns do we have?
>You are not rich or anything, but it's not like things will cost too much, so you have the right ... Which makes you wonder: why our dear grandmother wants to donate to a shrine? It would not be a waste of money? It's not like we are the only ones who donate to that shrine... ... right?
>How many times does "rice" or a variant of "more rice" show up on the list in total?
>At least five more times. It seems obaa-san likes to experiment with rice.
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>Specifically, how much cash do we have on hand?
>If we don't have any where do we keep our money?
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>Specifically, how much cash do we have on hand?
>If we don't have any where do we keep our money?
>The two of you keep the money in a "secret place"... It's in a false wood floor tile. Elly sneezes somewhere. You are exactly above it, actually.
>"Can you get the money? My back is no longer in their best years to bend that way..."
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>"Oh, sure."
>Remove the tile.
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>"Oh, sure."
>Remove the tile.
>You squat, thus removing the tile carefully.
>Looks like there isn't so much cash. It seems that only you could buy a little more than half of the items on the list ...
>"My... I'd swear we had something more in store ..." The tone of the voice of your grandma changes from a calm one to a concerned one.
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>Uh oh.
>Have we ever been to the Shrine?
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>Uh oh.
>It's worrying. Your grandma do little works for money, and that's almost every day.
>You always have a considerable amount in store ... but ... your grandmother hasn't had a chance lately to work ...
>Have we ever been to the Shrine?
>Never. You may need some directions to reach it.
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>"Well have to do some cuts to the shopping list... does this also mean we won't donate to this shrine anymore ?"
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>"Well have to do some cuts to the shopping list... does this also mean we won't donate to this shrine anymore ?"
>" ... Donate only a small amount, the rest for food. I'm gonna think about something to solve this situation, okay?
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>"....Does this mean I have to get a job?"
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>"....Does this mean I have to get a job?"
>Grandma Sakura laughs.
>"It's so strange for you to say something like that... I'd appreciate your help, Daiko-kun."
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>"Can't we do something else ? Isn't there some work i can do at home here ?"
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>"Can't we do something else ? Isn't there some work i can do at home here ?"
>"I... don't really know, darling... Maybe Miss Kamisama Kamishirasawa know something that you can do here?
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>"Guh..."
>Frown.
>"...okay... just because it's you obaa-san."
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>"Guh..."
>Frown.
>"...okay... just because it's you obaa-san."
>"Thank you, Daiko-kun. I'm counting on you"
>Grandma Sakura gives you a warm smile, eyes closed.
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>"Don't mention it..."
>Smile a bit.
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>"Don't mention it..."
>Smile a bit.
>You reply the smile of your grandma. Is this a new beginning...?
>"Now, now... Do you want to fill your stomach with food before doing anything?"
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>Nod.
>"Yea..."
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>Nod.
>"Yea..."
>As you nod, grandma Sakura places two dishes and begins to serve some food.
>"So tell me... What book you are reading this time?"
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>"Wrath of the Exiled Vampires, it's pretty good so far."
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>"Wrath of the Exiled Vampires, it's pretty good so far."
>Your grandma smiles.
>"Oh, I remember that one"
>Gives you the dish with your food.
>"It kinda reminds me that "Red Mist" incident a bit..."
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>Tilt our head.
>"Red Mist... ?"
>Do we have any knowledge about that ?
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>Tilt our head.
>"Red Mist... ?"
>Do we have any knowledge about that ?
>The "red mist" thing seems familiar... Chances are that your grandmother Sakura has told you about it in the past and you were not listening.
>"Yes. In one of my conversations with Miss Kamishirasawa, she told me about the red mist that surrounded the village. The story surely can remind you a lot about this incident... I'm sure you remember that, right?"
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>"...A bit."
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>"...A bit."
>"Yeah, sure" Giggles.
>Time passes, and the two of you end their meals.
>"Aah, I always amaze myself"
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>How was the meal?
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>How was the meal?
>It wasn't your favorite food... but grandma Sakura SURELY cooks so well.
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>"Huh?"
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>"Huh?"
>"Anyway... Please, buy the things and I will think about how to solve this"
>Obaa-san takes your dish and begins to clean it.
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>"I'll buy as much as I can."
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>"I'll buy as much as I can."
>"Oh, and don't forget your coat. This winter is much colder than the others."
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>Find the coat in question and put it on.
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>Find the coat in question and put it on.
>You give a glance to the hanger. Nope, not there.
>You go to your room to see if it is there.
>When the door is open, you see your mess room. Books in the floor here, some clothes there...
>The coat it's in your bed, so you take it and put it.
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>If we're all ready to go, let's head outside and into the town.
>Don't forget to give the list one last thorough check before we go.
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>If we're all ready to go, let's head outside and into the town.
>Don't forget to give the list one last thorough check before we go.
> You read one more time your list of "quests".
> Buy different types of food.
> Go to the Hakurei Shrine and donate.
> Once seen your goals you head to your house main door, opening it to go outside. You see that everything is covered in snow. It's snowing too!
> All the people it's still lively as usual, even more actually. Childs are playing in the snow, making figures and snowmans. Adults are with their business. You're very near the market place of the village.
> Between all the people, you can see a known silver hair with some blue in it.
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>Take a better peek at the familiar person.
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>Take a better peek at the familiar person.
> You walk to the direction of that familiar hair. Once you're close you finally see it's the teacher of the school.
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>Given we were noticed for being intelligent and suddenly stopped going to school, maybe visiting
Keine the school teacher isn't a good idea. This is just my opinion though.
>We closed the door, right?
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>Makes sense.
>If we have too, shyfully go to the market avoiding eye contact with her.
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>Given we were noticed for being intelligent and suddenly stopped going to school, maybe visiting Keine the school teacher isn't a good idea. This is just my opinion though.
>Makes sense.
>If we have too, shyfully go to the market avoiding eye contact with her.
> You don't think it's a good idea to suddenly talk with the teacher as if nothing had happened, so you stop getting closer. Maybe it's better to leave this to obaa-san.
> You start to leave, making sure she doesn't notice you.
>We closed the door, right?
> Yes, you did it.
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>Continue on.
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>Continue on.
> You keep walking until you reach the market place.
> The place is full of people.
> You notice that some sellers have unusual things in stock, like fireworks.
> Okay, it's finally time to bu-
> DAIKOKU SUSUMU! STOP RIGHT THERE!
> A girl voice shouts from meters behind you. This attracts the atention of several people.
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>Turn to see who it is, a bit frightfully so.
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>Turn to see who it is, a bit frightfully so.
> You begin to turn slowly, hoping it's nothing bad. When you turn around, you immediately are tackle-hugged, making you and the person fall in the snow.
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>"Ow !"
>Recover our bearings and identify the hugger.
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>"Ow !"
>Recover our bearings and identify the hugger.
> This person surely has strength!
> You try to get rid of your attacker and get up, unsuccessfully.
> "Well, FINALLY you leave that house, idiot!"
> The girl says with a frown. She's still hugging you.
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>"Y-Yeah...uhm... w-who are you ?"
>Look confused and embarassed.
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>Look confused and embarassed.
> You blush a bit because the actions of this person are... to friendly.
> People of the surroundings begin to giggle at the scene.
>"Y-Yeah...uhm... w-who are you ?"
> "Huh? ... ... HUUUH?!?!" Your attacker, relieful for you, stands up "You... You big meanie! How could you forget who I am?!"
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>"Huh...? ...wait a moment..."
>Examine the girl more closely, try to see if we can find any detail we recognize on her.
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>"Huh...? ...wait a moment..."
>Examine the girl more closely, try to see if we can find any detail we recognize on her.
> You examine your hugger closely.
> She wears a pink kimono with some flower patterns in it. Unlike yours, she has a skirt. She has stockings with slippers and has a coat over everything. You finally look at her head. Her eyes are blue and hair too. However, there's one thing she has that makes her different of anyone... her ice horn in the left side of the head.
> "Well? You finally remembered, big meanie of all the meanies?"
> She's Arukas Hantai. It was the second best of your class, only surpassed by you. She was your best friend back then.
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>Is she a youkai hybrid like us ?
>"...Arukas ? Is that you ? You have changed quite a bit."
>Be a bit happy to find an old friend again.
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>Is she a youkai hybrid like us ?
> Not a hybrid, but a full blood youkai. She hasn't told you exactly to which species she belongs to.
>"...Arukas ? Is that you ? You have changed quite a bit."
>Be a bit happy to find an old friend again.
> The girl smiles brightly.
> "Yay! You remember!"
> She help you to stand up.
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>"Thanks, and well... it's not easy to forget, your species has that ice horn on the side, and i haven't seen another of whichever you kind's name is around."
>Do we still have the money and the list with us ?
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>"Thanks, and well... it's not easy to forget, your species has that ice horn on the side, and i haven't seen another of whichever you kind's name is around."
> "Oh yeah? And what about that "who are you" thingy? You surely recognized me, of course" Says sarcastically.
> Akuras cross her arms and looks away somewhat angered.
>Do we still have the money and the list with us ?
> You search for the money in your bag... Yes, you have it.
> You search for the list that was in your hands... You don't have it and it's nowhere to be seen!
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>"I was confuse-oh no !"
>Look around worriedly.
>"The list, where is it ? This is bad...
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>"I was confuse-oh no !"
>Look around worriedly.
>"The list, where is it ? This is bad...
> "Huh? List?"
> When you look around, you see a paper flying in the wind away from the two of you.
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>"C-Catch that escaping paper !"
>Head after said paper while dragging our companion along.
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>"C-Catch that escaping paper !"
>Head after said paper while dragging our companion along.
> You start "chasing" the sheet of paper, apologizing to each person you pushed inadvertently to not waste time.
> "W-Wait for me Dai-kun! Take it easy!" Akuras says while following you.
> And then, Akuras become another soldier of Miniking's army of yukkuris.
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>"S-Sorry !"
>Slow down a bit.
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>"S-Sorry !"
>Slow down a bit.
> You slow down, letting Arukas get to your side.
> "I-Is that piece of paper yours?"
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>"I think so, it's my shopping list, things will be so troublesome if i can't retrieve it..."
>Keep going !
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>"I think so, it's my shopping list, things will be so troublesome if i can't retrieve it..."
> "Troublesome? How MUCH do you have to buy then?"
>Keep going !
> You keep running after the paper. Arukas still following you.
> The wind changes a bit the direction, and so do the paper, sticking in the ceiling of a house.
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>"Guh..."
>Can we reach it ?
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>"Guh..."
>Can we reach it ?
> You can if you lift Arukas or if she lift you... Still, it's the house of someone else.
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>Look back to her and point at the paper.
>"Uh... Could I get a bit of help getting this?"
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>Look back to her and point at the paper.
>"Uh... Could I get a bit of help getting this?"
> "Sure. Lift me up and I will get it for you"
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>"Okay..."
>Does it seem like we can lift her ?
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>"Okay."
>Try to carefully lift her up.
>"Don't fall or anything."
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>"Okay..."
>Does it seem like we can lift her ?
> She's half your height more or less, and judging when she was on top of you, she doesn't seem to weigh so much.
>"Okay."
>Try to carefully lift her up.
>"Don't fall or anything."
> You squat, turning your back to her. Arukas carefully begins to stand in your shoulders.
> "And don't dare you to peek" Frown.
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>"I'm not that kind of people silly."
>Do not look up, just look down or forward.
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>"I'm not that kind of people silly."
>Do not look up, just look down or forward.
> You maintain your look down.
> "Who knows? You might be a a pervert in secret..." Arukas try to reach the paper with her hand " ... that steal the underwear of womans!"
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>"H-Hey ! I'm better than that !"
>Try lifting her a bit more, still don't look.
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>Peep anyway
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>"You're the one who proposed me lifting you anyways. I would've been fine with you lifting me. Anyways, can you reach it?"
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>"H-Hey ! I'm better than that !"
>Try lifting her a bit more, still don't look.
>"You're the one who proposed me lifting you anyways. I would've been fine with you lifting me. Anyways, can you reach it?"
> You lift her more, trying your best to not look.
> "Theres no way I could lift you... and that means you are a "super thief of woman underwear AND a expert handler"?" Arukas's still trying to reach it.
>Peep anyway
> You think that a peek it's not going to hurt so you do it.
> That was the last thing you thinked before being found dead in the snow
> QUEST END: PEEK END
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>Sigh and keep at it.
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>Sigh and keep at it.
> You lift her a little more.
> " ... Oh, c'mon!" Arukas jump a bit and grabs the paper "There! I have it!"
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>"Alright. Ready to get down?"
>Don't move yet.
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>"Alright. Ready to get down?"
>Don't move yet.
> "Yep!" Arukas jump from your shoulders to the snow "I weigh a lot?"
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>"Nah, you are really light."
>Get up.
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>"Thanks for the help."
>Hold our hand out for the paper.
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>"Nah, you are really light."
>Get up.
> You stand up again.
> "Thanks for the compliment, hehe."
>"Thanks for the help."
>Hold our hand out for the paper.
> "No problem... buuut I will read this before I give it to you!"
> The girls starts to do so.
> " ... Uh..."
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>"...it's not my shopping list right ?"
>Sigh.
>"Just my luck..."
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>"...it's not my shopping list right ?"
>Sigh.
>"Just my luck..."
> "Yeah, it's not a shopping list... but here! Take a look at this! I almost forgotten about it!
> Hands to you the paper.
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>Read it i guess ?
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>"Huh?"
>Take the paper and read it.
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>Read it i guess ?
>"Huh?"
>Take the paper and read it.
> You grab and begin to read the not-a-shopping-list paper.
> It's more like a brochure.
> Has a few words printed on it, along with various types of luminous balls of different shapes in the background. They are really beautiful.
> Coming Soon! The Fantastic Danmaku Festival! It says in the center of the paper.
> There are too a little text in the lower left corner.
> Courtesy of Bunbunmaru Newspaper.
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>"A Danmaku Festival ? So there will be like a tournament for danmaku duels or something ?"
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>"A Danmaku Festival ? So there will be like a tournament for danmaku duels or something ?"
> "Of course not!" Arukas begins "... Uh... I think not... The thing is, it's only one month and a half to be a new year in Gensokyo, so this is to make that night something memorable! The danmaku it is not only for duels, but also to turn a night sky into a true spectacle!" Smiles brightly "They also say it will be like a competition ... there will be a representative from each group who will show how beautiful they can combine their patterns with their partners or alone. The judges will decide the winning group and will be rewarded even with some money from the Hieda family!" Arukas finishes, looking at you expectantly.
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>"Sounds really nice, let's go watch it then when it's the time, it seems like an unique opportunity."
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>"Sounds really nice, let's go watch it then when it's the time, it seems like an unique opportunity."
> "R-Really?! Promise?!"
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>Nod.
>"It would be a nice opportunity to learn more too, and you helped me out chasing this paper, so even if it wasn't the one, i owe you one."
>Shrug.
>"And even then, we are best friends, this is what we do right ?"
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>Nod.
>"It would be a nice opportunity to learn more too, and you helped me out chasing this paper, so even if it wasn't the one, i owe you one."
>Shrug.
>"And even then, we are best friends, this is what we do right ?"
> You are hugged again, without the tackle.
> "You're the best Dai-kun! I hope you stop being locked up and come outside more often!"
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//Wish I was here earlier to at least have us hesitate about promising it. Something could happen that's out of our control that day... Thanks.
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//Well you had the time, i saw that you were logged in, and i am sure there will be a way fpr us to properly attend it.
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//I was playing an online game. :(
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//The parser is going to sleep, so everyone will have time to choose what to do. Good night~
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//Didn't even notice there wasn't an action posted :derp:
>"I've been... thinking about it."
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//Didn't even notice there wasn't an action posted :derp:
>"I've been... thinking about it."
//The parser doesn't give a danmaku about sleep and wants to keep playing.
> "About what?"
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//The parser doesn't give a danmaku about sleep and wants to keep playing.
>"Being cooped inside less... At least, giving it a try."
>Remember to actually and awkwardly check with miss KamishirikodamaKamishirasawa about helping our grandmother out.
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>"Being cooped inside less... At least, giving it a try."
>Remember to actually and awkwardly check with miss KamishirikodamaKamishirasawa about helping our grandmother out.
> "Oh my... That's incredible! When you tell that to Sakura she'll be very happy!"
> You make a mental note about remembering to talk to Miss Kamehameha Kamishirasawa relative to a job.
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>"It's still just thinking about giving it a try. No guarantees."
>Think for a second.
>"Ah... I think I might know what happened to my list..."
>Sigh.
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>"It's still just thinking about giving it a try. No guarantees."
>Think for a second.
>"Ah... I think I might know what happened to my list..."
>Sigh.
> "Uh? What...?"
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>"Remember when you tackled me earlier?"
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>"Remember when you tackled me earlier?"
> "Oh, yes... Uh... Sorry about that..." Look away a bit.
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>"Could you help me find it then?"
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>"Could you help me find it then?"
> "Of course!"
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>"Thanks Arukas."
>Start heading back to where we were tackled with her.
>"So, how have you been? And how's Miss Kamishoutoku Kamishirasawa?"
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>How windy was it when she tackled us anyway?
>How windy is it now?
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>"Thanks Arukas."
>Start heading back to where we were tackled with her.
>"So, how have you been? And how's Miss Kamishoutoku Kamishirasawa?"
> You start directing to the place. Arukas follow you.
> "Well... There has been a bunch of strange things since you locked up yourself, like... scarlet mist shrouding the village and all Gensokyo... or when it was spring but winter never ended... Heck, even one full moon night lasted FOREVER to end! This Gensokyo place it's strange..." Giggles "But pretty neat"
>How windy was it when she tackled us anyway?
>How windy is it now?
> It was considerably windy when the tackle happened.
> Right now it seems to have calmed down.
> _
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>"Scarlet mist ? Didn't obaa-san say something about that ? What was that ?"
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>"I guess I missed a lot..."
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//Why ?
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>"I guess I missed a lot..."
> "I don't have any objections."
>"Scarlet mist ? Didn't obaa-san say something about that ? What was that ?"
> "It seems that a vampire moved to Gensokyo and caused all that ruckus. I don't know more of the details."
> _
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>"Huh... it's really like the book i was reading..."
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>"Huh... it's really like the book i was reading..."
> The girl hits your arm playfully.
> "I guess that's the only thing you can say that is "interesting" if I do a question about how were you doing, huh"
> _
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>Blush.
>"H-Hey, books are very interesting too ! Although... a vampire... a real one around..."
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>Blush.
>"H-Hey, books are very interesting too ! Although... a vampire... a real one around..."
> Arukas jump in front of you, with a big smile.
> "Are you scared?"
> _
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>"Of course not ! Why would i be afraid ? I bet i could go there no problem."
>What do we remember about our mother besides her being a yuki-onna ?
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>"Of course not ! Why would i be afraid ? I bet i could go there no problem."
> "Oh? Then, when you finish all the things you have to do, go to the scarlet mansion near the Misty Lake and request to stay there one night. Can you do that?
> Arukas smirk.
>What do we remember about our mother besides her being a yuki-onna ?
> You can't remember, mainly because you were one year old when she disappeared.
> _
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>"Ehhh ?!"
>Jump a bit.
>"B-But what about obaa-san ? And would they even let me ? And i w-would have to prep up some luggage for a day there."
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>"Ehhh ?!"
>Jump a bit.
>"B-But what about obaa-san ? And would they even let me ? And i w-would have to prep up some luggage for a day there."
> "Don't worry about Sakura, I will tell her you're going to stay in the house of one of my friends... ... ... H-Hey...
> Blink.
> "D-Do you REALLY pretend to do THAT?"
> _
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>"W-Well YOU were the one who suggested it ! How would i know it was a joke ?"
>Bonk her head lightly.
>"A-A-And even then, i would only consider agreeing if you came too !"
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>"W-Well YOU were the one who suggested it ! How would i know it was a joke ?"
> "Who in their right mind would think it's a good idea to go?!"
>Bonk her head lightly.
> You hit her head soft enough to not to hurt her.
> "H-Hey!"
>"A-A-And even then, i would only consider agreeing if you came too !"
> "Whaaat?! Those books surely are driving you crazy, pal! I can go with you, but it's still NOT a good idea!"
> _
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//Missed more... great. Should prob focus on Dai less if things are going this fast.
>"Just because I come out once doesn't mean I'm gonna be available all the time you know. Sorry about that, by the way."
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//Missed more... great. Should prob focus on Dai less if things are going this fast.
>"Just because I come out once doesn't mean I'm gonna be available all the time you know. Sorry about that, by the way."
> "Hmph!"
> Arukas cross her arms and looks away... again.
> "You can sometimes be a meanie..."
> _
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>Cross our arms too and frown.
>"And you are one handful of a person..."
>Let the frown loosen up into a grin.
>"I guess that's why i like you, eheheh..."
>Wait for Miniking to appear this time.
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//Are we going down this route already, or are we still staying best friends with her?
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//You mean dating ? Um, i was actually not thinking about that at all, i just answered naturally, but if you are okay with it then why not ?
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//I'm for it, but if we aren't, we should change it to "That's why we're friends."
If we are though, that's fine.
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>Cross our arms too and frown.
>"And you are one handful of a person..."
>Let the frown loosen up into a grin.
>"I guess that's why i like you, eheheh..."
>Wait for Miniking to appear this time.
> You mimic the girl's actions, but you smile a bit.
> "Hope you don't mean THAT..." Whispers to herself "Anyway... Let's get you shopping list already"
> _
> You start to wait for Miniking-senpai.
> You receive a cookie for waiting.
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>Nod.
>"So what were you doing out here before you saw me ?"
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>Nod.
>"So what were you doing out here before you saw me ?"
> "I was searching for Keine. I wanted to talk with her about... some things. Probably she's now in the school teaching, so I have to wait."
> _
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>"Some things you aren't going to specify here, right?"
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>Look around for our paper.
>"Where did that list go... ?"
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>"Some things you aren't going to specify here, right?"
> "Sorry! Girls thingies!" Giggles.
>Look around for our paper.
>"Where did that list go... ?"
> You catch a glimpse of something in the snow.
> _
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>"Right."
>Retrieve it and examine it.
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>"Right."
>Retrieve it and examine it.
> You pick it up and look at it... It's your list!
> _
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>"Here it is."
>Check to see if it's still readable.
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>"Here it is."
>Check to see if it's still readable.
> The paper it's wet and there are some letters that are illegible here and there, but not a big deal.
> _
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>"It works, could have been way worse, thanks Arukas."
>Check what we have to buy again.
>"But what should i prioritize on this ? We are kinda short on money..."
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>"It works, could have been way worse, thanks Arukas."
>Check what we have to buy again.
>"But what should i prioritize on this ? We are kinda short on money..."
> The list indicates you to buy bread, rice, some vegetables and other kind of food. The word "rice" is repeated several times.
> In the bottom of the paper says "Donate to the Hakurei Shrine".
> "You have economic problems?"
> _
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>Nod.
>"We had less money than we predicted, and obaa-san shouldn't take care of everything by herself, so we need to talk with Miss Keine for a way to solve this."
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>Nod.
>"We had less money than we predicted, and obaa-san shouldn't take care of everything by herself, so we need to talk with Miss Keine for a way to solve this."
> "I see..." Arukas look a bit sad "Sorry if I can't help you with that Dai-kun... If I see Keine, I will tell you're looking for her, okay?"
> _
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>"Okay, thanks Arukas-chan."
>Smile faintly.
>"So i guess you have to get going with your own stuff now ?"
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>"Okay, thanks Arukas-chan."
>Smile faintly.
>"So i guess you have to get going with your own stuff now ?"
> "I don't mind following you a bit more"
> _
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>"Really ? Thanks Arukas-chan."
>Be glad she is making us company and head to the marketplace.
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>"Really ? Thanks Arukas-chan."
>Be glad she is making us company and head to the marketplace.
> You feel a comfort in your chest knowing that, at least in these purchases, you will not be alone.
> The two of you make their way to the marketplace.
> "This place always makes me smile... This people is so full of energy everytime" Arukas smiles brightly.
> _
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>"I'm not here on the happiest of occasions, sadly. Maybe another time I can come to actually browse or something."
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>"I'm not here on the happiest of occasions, sadly. Maybe another time I can come to actually browse or something."
> "C'mon! cheer up! Everything has a solution, even in the worst situations! You just need to have faith!"
> When she says the word "faith" your chest hurts a bit for only a second.
> _
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>Do we have bad history with the word?
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>Is the word a bringer of bad memories to us ?
>"Ugh..."
>Brace our chest for a moment.
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>Do we have bad history with the word?
>Is the word a bringer of bad memories to us ?
>"Ugh..."
>Brace our chest for a moment.
> Faith... Not "bad memories", but it reminds you of the many times you've thought of that word since you locked yourself up.
> You put your hand in your chest, hoping that the pain don't come back.
> "S-Something wrong?" Arukas looks at you worriedly.
> _
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>"Nothing, it was just an odd pain i felt, it's gone now."
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>"Nothing, it was just an odd pain i felt, it's gone now."
> "Are you sure...?"
> _
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>"Yeah, if i feel something again i'll tell you."
>Put a hand on her shoulder.
>"Don't worry, okay ?"
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>"Yeah, if i feel something again i'll tell you."
>Put a hand on her shoulder.
>"Don't worry, okay ?"
> "... Okay. I will trust in you."
> _
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>Have we (or Obaa-san) donated to the Hakurei Shrine before? If so, how much? How much money do we even have?
>Search for what's first on the list.
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>Have we (or Obaa-san) donated to the Hakurei Shrine before? If so, how much? How much money do we even have?
> Grandma Sakura always donate to the Hakurei Shrine 100 ? or so every month.
> In your bag you have 2500 ?.
//Don't really know how ? works by the way, I only know that 100 it's almost nothing... I guess? Kill me.
>Search for what's first on the list.
> You check the first thing in the list... Oh, surprise, it's rice.
> _
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>"Should we go to the shrine first? Get that done with now, then get what I can from the list."
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>"Should we go to the shrine first? Get that done with now, then get what I can from the list."
> "Shrine? You mean the Hakurei Shrine? I think I can go, yes."
> _
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>Head on over to the Hakurei Shrine.
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>Head on over to the Hakurei Shrine.
> You don't know how to reach the shrine, so Arukas guides you.
> The two of you keep walking until you are no longer in the Human Village. It's your first time in the outskirts since so long!
> Arukas looks back at you, still walking.
> "Dai-kun, I need to tell you another thing."
> _
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>"Yea?"
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>"Yea?"
> "You know about the legend of the Kuchi-" Tonge lock "... the Ku-chi-sa-ke-onna?" Finishes.
> _
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>Do we?
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>Do we?
> More or less. You didn't have reasons to pay much attention to a simple legend.
> _
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>"Eh."
-
>"Eh."
> "Well.. I can not be sure, but lately, at night, there have been people in the village who claim to have seen a girl approaching to them and ask if she is pretty... Others even say that she don't even ask nothing and immediately attacks... Luckily, none have been wounded..."
> _
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>"Maybe you should start staying inside too Arukas. If a situation like that is happening."
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>"Maybe you should start staying inside too Arukas. If a situation like that is happening."
> "Actually, I want to meet her."
> _
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>"What?"
-
>"What?"
> "I want to know who she is and ask her to stop scaring and trying to hurt people" Arukas smiles innocently.
> _
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>"What."
>"You heard the stories yourself! You don't know anything about her aside from she attacks people - you have no idea what her motivations are or why she's doing this, and that's assuming she doesn't straight-up attack you!"
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>"What."
>"You heard the stories yourself! You don't know anything about her aside from she attacks people - you have no idea what her motivations are or why she's doing this, and that's assuming she doesn't straight-up attack you!"
> Arukas keeps her smile.
> "I have great confidence in my negotiating skills, you know. Maybe she just need a hug? Or maybe she wants a date with someone but doesn't know how to do it! Yes, maybe something like that! Hehehe!"
> _
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>"You think that youkai's attacking people because she can't get a date?"
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>Stop walking.
>"Arukas, please don't get yourself hurt. If you are, or worse, and I could've stopped you..."
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>"You think that youkai's attacking people because she can't get a date?"
> "Who knows? The only way to know that is asking her."
>Stop walking.
>"Arukas, please don't get yourself hurt. If you are, or worse, and I could've stopped you..."
> You stop, and so do Arukas.
> "Haha, don't worry about me. After all, someone should take the initiative to stop her, right?"
> _
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>"Wouldn't someone else will do it if it becomes a problem though? You don't have to."
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>"Wouldn't someone else will do it if it becomes a problem though? You don't have to."
> "It's better to resolve it before it becomes a problem, don't you think?"
> _
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>"Well then Miss Keine should be the one to talk to her, i bet she would think so too."
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>"Well then Miss Keine should be the one to talk to her, i bet she would think so too."
> "C'mon! You don't have faith in me?"
> That feeling of pain returns in your chest, but this is something different...
> _
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>"Guh..."
>Brace our chest again.
>"This pain... it's somehow different than before..."
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>"Guh..."
>Brace our chest again.
>"This pain... it's somehow different than before..."
> "H-Huh? Again? Are you sure you're okay...?"
> It suddenly stops when you hear a girl's voice.
> "Excuse me..." Someone says in front of you.
> _
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>"Huh ?"
>Look at said voice's direction and examine it's owner.
>"Y-Yes ?"
-
>"Huh ?"
>Look at said voice's direction and examine it's owner.
>"Y-Yes ?"
> You direct your view to the owner.
> She has a pink hair with a hat. Her clothes are purple with some white. She has... wings? and pointed ears?
> "Pardon me... but could you two help me with something?" It's noted in her expression that she is embarrased.
> "What is it?" Arukas ask.
> "Well..." The girl then looks to a stand near the road "As you can see... someone pranked me and I bet it was work of those fairies and put a mountain of snow in the wheels of my stand... and I can't move it on my own now..."
> _
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>"Oh."
>Turn to Arukas.
>"Wanna help her ? We have to be quick though if you do."
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>Look over and examine the stand from here first. Is she telling the truth?
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>Look over and examine the stand from here first. Is she telling the truth?
> You give a look at the stand in question. It's a fairly big one and very well cared too. In your limited vision of the interior, because there was a kind of papers hanging in the entrance that block your vision, you can see seats. It appears she wasn't lying, because the wheels are buried in snow.
>"Oh."
>Turn to Arukas.
>"Wanna help her ? We have to be quick though if you do."
> "Of course! Let's help her!
> "...!" The girl smiles "T-Thank you very much!"
> _
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>Nod and start heading over there with Arukas.
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>Nod and start heading over there with Arukas.
> The three of you head behind the stand.
> Arukas place her hands in the stand "Let's push it until we get it out of the snow, 'kay"?
> "Okay" The other girl mimics her.
> Something or someone is behind you.
> _
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>"Eh ?"
>Look behind us.
-
>"Eh ?"
>Look behind us.
> You look behind you, but there's nothing. Huh, you could swear that there was something very close to you...
> "Something wrong?" The girl ask.
> _
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>"Nothing, I just thought someone was behind me for a sec."
-
>"There was something here..."
>Feel with our hands. There had to be something there.
-
>"Nothing, I just thought someone was behind me for a sec."
>"There was something here..."
>Feel with our hands. There had to be something there.
> You try to feel something with your hand.
> "Seriously Dai-kun, are you REALLY okay?"
> You feel something smooth in your hand for a second.
> You hear a "Eek!"
> Arukas looks confused.
> "It may be them!" The girl shouts.
> _
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>Try to leap towards where the sound came from and grab the person with our arms in a tackle.
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>Try to leap towards where the sound came from and grab the person with our arms in a tackle.
> You, now knowing that SOMETHING was there, attempt to grab it.
> "Kyaah! L-Let me go!" Says a voice very near to you.
> It appears that you grabbed a arm.
> "You messed up, Luna! We're caught!" Another voice complains.
> At that moment, three figures are now visible. It appears that they're fairies.
> "I knew it!" The stand girl shout angered.
> "W-We can explain!" The blue fairy says nervously.
> _
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>"Then do so, or else we'll call Miss Keine."
>Keep a grip on her, but nothing too tight.
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>"Then do so, or else we'll call Miss Keine."
>Keep a grip on her, but nothing too tight.
> You still restrict the movement of the blonde white fairy.
> "I will tell you everything if you let me go!" Demands the white one.
> "Wha? Of course not! You were the one who ruined it letting them hear us, and on top of that you are going to reveal my master plan?!" The red one shout.
> "H-He touched my wing and I get scared, okay?! And it's not a "master plan" you dummy! You were just going to snatch the satchel of this human!" The blonde replies.
> "You're a idiot, Luna!"
> "You too, Sunny!"
> "Uhm... Guys...?" The blue one tries to interfere.
> Arukas giggle a bit at the scene.
> The stand girl is crossed of arms.
> _
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>Turn to the blue fairy with a confused look.
>"Are they always like this ?"
-
>"Could you just explain already?"
-
>Turn to the blue fairy with a confused look.
>"Are they always like this ?"
> The blue fairy sighs "If something go wrong, it always end like this..."
> "That's not true!" Say the two in unison.
> "Yes, it is."
> "Hey, what side are you on, Star? The red one, that seems to be called Sunny, asks.
> "I'm just being realistic! We're caught, do not worsen our situation." Star answers.
> Sunny just pouts.
>"Could you just explain already?"
> "... We like to make pranks to people. There. Happy? Now, release our friend!" Sunny shout.
> "Yea, let me go already!" Luna starts to struggle.
> _
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>"Well how do i know you won't try to steal my satchel again ? And i am a half-youkai, not a human."
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//No need to give out details about our self if they didn't even give theirs.
>"I need this bag. I'm not just gonna let you go for trying to steal it."
>Turn to the stand woman.
>"You think they can help undo their prank?"
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>"Well how do i know you won't try to steal my satchel again ? And i am a half-youkai, not a human."
//No need to give out details about our self if they didn't even give theirs.
>"I need this bag. I'm not just gonna let you go for trying to steal it."
>Turn to the stand woman.
>"You think they can help undo their prank?"
> "I will make sure they do it" She answers.
> "Undo it yourself!" Sunny shout.
> "You really don't have choice Sunny" Star says.
> "Why?"
> "We don't wanna meet the headbutt teacher, are we? She's really scary when mad..."
> "U-Uh..." Sunny pouts.
> _
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>"So ? What will it be ?"
-
>"So ? What will it be ?"
> "... ... ..." Sunny puts a thoughtful face "Fiiine, we'll heeelp..."
> Luna sighs "Now, can you let me go?"
> _
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>Nod and let go.
>"So who are you three anyways ?"
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>Nod and let go.
>"So who are you three anyways ?"
> You finally let go the white fairy.
> "You will never know my name!"
> "She's Sunny Milk" Says Luna in a annoyed tone "and i'm Luna Child"
> "Stop getting involved!"
> "I am Star Sapphire" Says the blue fairy.
> "We are The Three Fairies of Light!" Sunny says proudly.
> "Oh, with all this things I never introduced me. I'm Mystia Lorelei." The stand girl smile.
> "Don't worry! Arukas Hantai to the order~"
> _
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>"Daikoku Susumu."
>Glance over to Arukas.
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>"Daikoku Susumu."
>Glance over to Arukas.
> "Now girls... and boy" Arukas says "Let's move this stand from the snow for Misty... No mind if I call you like that?"
> "None" Mystia giggles.
> "Alright. Let's do this!"
> "Okay" "Okaaay..." The three fairies says, Sunny annoyed.
> All lay their hands in the stand.
> _
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>Assist as well.
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>Assist as well.
> "When I say three!" Arukas prepares.
> So do the others.
> "One... Two... ... Three! Push!" Everybody starts to push.
> "W-Why the heck you have this heavy thing?!" Sunny questions, still pushing.
> "I-It's my job!" Mystia replies.
> _
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>"Less talk and more pushing !"
>Keep pushing.
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>"Less talk and more pushing !"
>Keep pushing.
> You keep pushing until all of you succeeded.
> "Uff, uff..." Luna pants.
> "There ya' go. Now you can continue to sell ... whatever you sell" Sunny sighs in relief.
> "See? Now we're not in trouble" Star adds.
> Mystia bows a few times.
> "I don't know how to show my gratitude to all of you... Thank you very much Arukas! Daiko-kun!" Mystia smiles.
> "... And us? We didn't do anything?" Sunny whispers.
> "What did you expect, idiot? Free food?" Luna scolds Sunny.
> "Well, yeah! ... If they do not give us anything, then I'll take my share!" The red fairy begins to open your bag silently.
> _
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>Pull it away from her.
>"Hey ! Don't steal our money, we are already short on it !"
>Bonk her head.
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>Pull it away from her.
>"Hey ! Don't steal our money, we are already short on it !"
>Bonk her head.
> You avoid that the fairy continues with its actions and you give her a hit to the head.
> "Atatatata...!" She puts her hands on her head, a tear coming from her left eye "I-I'll remember this, human! L-Let's go Luna, Star!" Sunny starts to leave, sobbing a little.
> "Sorry for everything!" Says Star before start following Sunny.
> "Later" And the last one follow the other two.
> " ... Those fairies always make a ruckus to everyone they prank" Mystia sighs.
> "But they're funny, hehe!"
> _
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>"I shouldn't have bonked her, but it's the money obaa-san works hard for, so it got me upset..."
>Sigh.
-
>"Who knows if that fairy holds grudges? The last thing I need is a reprisal from someone like her..."
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>"Who knows if that fairy holds grudges? The last thing I need is a reprisal from someone like her..."
> "If that happens, then expect a prank... a very bad one, if you can"
>"I shouldn't have bonked her, but it's the money obaa-san works hard for, so it got me upset..."
>Sigh.
> "I see... Hey! I already know how to repay the favor!
> _
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//Seriously tapping people/putting our hands on them unwanted like that needs to stop...
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//It wasn't really that though, still true.
-
>"Huh?"
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//Seriously tapping people/putting our hands on them unwanted like that needs to stop...
//It wasn't really that though, still true.
//The parser is amazed with how the players like to touch people
>"Huh?"
> "If any of you have time in the night, I will give you some free grilled lampreys! That's what this stand is, so anytime you need some food, come and I will happily let you eat!" Smiles.
> "Aww! You're so cuuute!"
> _
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>"Any night!? Really!?"
-
>"Any night!? Really!?"
> "Yes! ... Well... I don't think I can do it ALL the nights... but I can sometimes! I don't have any problem at all!"
> _
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>"T-Thanks a lot. So where are you usually at?"
-
>"T-Thanks a lot. So where are you usually at?"
> "Here, near the village, so it's not so much of a walk"
> _
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>Nod.
>"Thank you again Misty."
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>Nod.
>"Thank you again Misty."
> "... Misty...?"
> _
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>"Oh, sorry..." Look over to Arukas.
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>"Oh, sorry..." Look over to Arukas.
> Arukas only giggles a bit.
> "N-No... It's not that... You just caught me off guard..." Smiles "Well then, I hope to see you soon Daiko-kun, you too Arukas-san.
> "Count for it!"
> _
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>"See you later."
>Wave.
-
>"See you later."
>Wave.
> You wave at Mystia and she replicates with the same gesture.
> You and Arukas keep going to the shrine.
> It stopped snowing some time before the discussion with the fairies.
> The sun is on top of you, so it's probably afternoon right now.
> _
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>Yawn a bit and continue.
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>Yawn a bit and continue.
> "Already tired?" Arukas ask.
> _
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>"Eh."
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>"Eh."
> "... Tell me something Daikoku Susumu."
> Her tone suddenly changes to a more serious one.
> _
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>Look over to her.
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//Hey, you know that we did not do shopping at the market yet right ?
-
>Look over to her.
> You look at her... It's kinda creepy how she suddenly changed her attitude, even her face it's completely serious. It's like you are in front of another person.
> "Do you believe in fate?"
> _
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//We hadn't decided which we'd prioritize yet. I figured that since Obaa-san stressed it a bit, we should donate 100? to the Hakurei Shrine. We can get what we can from the list afterwards.
>"Huh?"
-
//We hadn't decided which we'd prioritize yet. I figured that since Obaa-san stressed it a bit, we should donate 100? to the Hakurei Shrine. We can get what we can from the list afterwards.
>"Huh?"
> "Do you believe that all is predestined? That nothing is changeable, no matter what? Tell me, do you believe in that?"
> _
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>"...N-No. Things should always be able to be changed."
-
>"Arukas..."
-
>"Arukas..."
>"...N-No. Things should always be able to be changed."
> You begin to feel uncomfortable.
> Arukas still seeing you with that look that it's most likely piercing through your very soul.
> "... Is that so...?"
> _
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>"A-Arukas?"
>Stop walking.
-
>"A-Arukas?"
>Stop walking.
> You stop walking, and she stops too.
> "Is that so...?"
> _
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>"Y-Yes ! No matter what, i have faith that things can always be changed for the better !"
>Take a serious tone too.
>"Why are you acting like this all of a sudden ? It's like you aren't even yourself !"
-
>Step back a bit.
>"A-Arukas, are you alright?"
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>"Y-Yes ! No matter what, i have faith that things can always be changed for the better !"
>Take a serious tone too.
>"Why are you acting like this all of a sudden ? It's like you aren't even yourself !"
> You take a serious tone... or atleast you try to. The discomfort is agonizing.
>Step back a bit.
>"A-Arukas, are you alright?"
> "... Faith..."
> Your discomfort disappears as fast as it had come.
> Arukas smile again.
> "Then, nothing more need to be discussed"
> And, if nothing had happened, she goes forward, continuing the way to the shrine.
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>Make sure our heart's alright.
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>Make sure our heart's alright.
> You place one hand in your chest. Your heart it's beating so fast right now.
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>Resume following, a bit further behind this time.
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>Resume following, a bit further behind this time.
> You follow her again, but maintaining a reasonable distance.
> Soon enough, the two of you reach a large staircase.
> "Ah... This stairs are always this long..." Sighs.
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>Keep following quietly.
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>Keep following quietly.
> You don't say anything at her commentary.
> "...?"
> She turn around to see you.
> "What's wrong?"
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>"You were just... acting a bit weird."
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>"You were just... acting a bit weird."
> Arukas giggles.
> "That's because sometimes it's needed to face things in other way to actually know the meaning of them."
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>"That really wasn't like you Arukas. Or maybe I've been in too long..."
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>"Still... that word... every time someone says "Faith" the feeling comes back..."
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>"That really wasn't like you Arukas. Or maybe I've been in too long..."
> "Tell me..." Arukas begins "When someone says to you "this is anger", "this is love", "this is fear", or any othe emotions... you think you can understand them like that? If you want to really know the meaning of those, you need to feel the REAL anger... you need to sense what love truly is... you need to see the fear with your very own eyes... I just wanted to see if you're still... the gentle Daikoku Susumu of the past and not a person who really doesn't care about others." Finish the last bit with a smile.
>"Still... that word... every time someone says "Faith" the feeling comes back..."
> Arukas giggles.
> "That's because you have faith..."
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>"...what about you ?"
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>"...what about you ?"
> "Hm? What do you mean?"
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>"You never showed me that side of yours, there is quite a bit i have yet to know about you, i don't even know what kind of youkai you are."
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>"You never showed me that side of yours, there is quite a bit i have yet to know about you, i don't even know what kind of youkai you are."
> "Yeah, sorry about that... That's because I don't usually act like that."
> "If you are to curious about what kind of youkai I am, I'm a mixture of a yuki-onna and a oni, resulting in a Ice Oni."
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>"Yuki-onna ? Like me ?"
>Look a tad surprised.
>"So we are both hybrids..."
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>"Yuki-onna ? Like me ?"
>Look a tad surprised.
>"So we are both hybrids..."
> Arukas laughs.
> "Are you calling yourself a princess of ice?"
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>"H-Hey ! I have nothing to do with ice, at least according to obaa-san."
>Puff up.
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>"H-Hey ! I have nothing to do with ice, at least according to obaa-san."
>Puff up.
> "But you don't even know what abilities you have..."
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>"Well... she also told me mother could foresee the future or something..."
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>"Well... she also told me mother could foresee the future or something..."
> "And something strange has happened to you about that?"
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>Shake our head
>"No, at least not yet."
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>Shake our head
>"No, at least not yet."
> "Well, you will need to know soon or later, so don't worry about it... Let's get through this stairs, they're sooo boring..."
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>"...at least they are tall unlike you, hehehe."
>Giggle a bit.
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>"...at least they are tall unlike you, hehehe."
>Giggle a bit.
> "... Meanie." Arukas giggle too and begins to climb the stairs.
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>Follow.
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>Follow.
> You begin to climb the stairs.
> When you're near the top, where a torii stands, you can hear two voices.
> "Well, if you're so confident of yourself, then try it" One voice says.
> "Sorry, those are your fairies, so it's your problem" The other one says.
> "You think I like them to be here? Who in their right mind want that?
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>Look at Arukas with a puzzled look and keep going.
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>"Hey, let's be a bit quiet. Someone's up there."
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>"Hey, let's be a bit quiet. Someone's up there."
> "Don't worry so much. I know them, hehe"
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>"If you say so..."
>Continue.
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>"If you say so..."
>Continue.
> You continue.
> "Oh, and enjoy your visits"
> "What visits?"
> Arukas reach the top.
> "Hi Reimu! Hi Yuka-... Huh? Yukari is not here?"
> "What?" The shrine maiden that is looking at Arukas turn around to the shrine. There's nobody there. "... She's always like that..." Whispers to herself before sighing, annoyed.
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>Wave shyfully to the shrine maiden.
>"H-Hi there..."
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>Wave shyfully to the shrine maiden.
>"H-Hi there..."
> The shrine maiden only looks at you when you wave to her.
> "So you brought a friend or something?" The maiden asks to Arukas.
> "Yep. His name is Daikoku. Dai-kun, she is the shrine maiden of the Hakurei Shrine, Reimu"
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>"The shrine maiden? Uh, I came to donate."
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>"The shrine maiden? Uh, I came to donate."
> The moment you say that, you will swear a smile is marked on her face for about a second.
> "I see... Well, the donation box is over there" She points with her finger to the shrine. There's a box near.
> Arukas giggles.
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>Nod and head there.
>Examine the amount of our funds.
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>We were donating 100 yen, as Obaasan had before. Let's not risk showing how much we actually have.
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//Um... why not ? We need to at some moment to see how much we can buy.
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>Nod and head there.
> As you head there, Arukas begins to talk with Reimu.
>Examine the amount of our funds.
>We were donating 100 yen, as Obaasan had before. Let's not risk showing how much we actually have.
> You think about counting all your money, but you decide in the end to not.
> The donation box it's in front of you.
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>Insert the 100 yen in it.
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>Insert the 100 yen in it.
> You insert the money through the slots in the box.
> ...
> No, wait. You didn't inserted anything. The money is floating in front of you.
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>"Ehhh ?"
>Check our satchel, is it open or closed ?
>Grab that floating money ?
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>"Ehhh ?"
>Check our satchel, is it open or closed ?
> It's open.
>Grab that floating money ?
> You try to grab the money, but quickly it moves away of you.
> "This is my revenge!" A voice says.
> Arukas and Reimu look where you are.
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>"Oh no you don't ! That money isn't yours ! Give it back !"
>Chase after it.
>"Someone get that fairy !"
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>"Oh no you don't ! That money isn't yours ! Give it back !"
> "It's mine now! Deal with it!" The money quickly goes behind the shrine.
>Chase after it.
>"Someone get that fairy !"
> "What?! I won't let that fairies get my donations!" Reimu flies, chasing her too.
> Arukas follow the two of you.
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>"Obaa-san works hard for that money ! And it's all that we have for food !"
>Keep going after her !
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//God damn instant karma. I saw this coming. I just couldn't do anything to prevent it... :matsuriscowl:
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>"Obaa-san works hard for that money ! And it's all that we have for food !"
>Keep going after her !
> You keep the pace.
> "Yeah, sure! Food and you're donating to this shrine maiden in bankrupt!"
> "Now you have done it!" Reimu raise her stick, shooting needles to where Sunny is about to fly.
> "Waah!"
> Sunny changes direction suddenly, going into the woods.
> The needles impact in a tree.
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>"Cmon ! We can't let her escape !"
>Try to catch her if we are able to reach her.
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>"Cmon ! We can't let her escape !"
>Try to catch her if we are able to reach her.
> You try to shorten the way to catch her.
> Soon enough, you can see an entrance to a cave in the mountain that is behind the shrine.
> "...!" Sunny realizes your move and tries to change direction aga-
> Thunk.
> ... ... Nevermind. She struck herself with a tree and fall to the ground, unconscious.
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>"Ouch..."
>Approach her and check up on her while retrieving our money.
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>"Ouch..."
>Approach her and check up on her while retrieving our money.
> You approach her and examine her, taking your money again.
> Her eyes are now spirals, and her forehead was bleeding very lightly.
> Reimu and Arukas arrives.
> "Huh..."
> "D-Did you just hit her again, Dai-kun?!" Says Arukas with a worried look.
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>"No... she bumped on the tree and fell unconscious..."
>Try to clean the blood a bit.
>"Where are her friends ? Did she try to pull this off by herself ?"
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>"No... she bumped on the tree and fell unconscious..."
>Try to clean the blood a bit.
> You use your own sleeve to clean her forehead.
>"Where are her friends ? Did she try to pull this off by herself ?"
> "She's the most stubborn of the three." Reimu says.
> "That's pretty... obvious..." A low drop on Aruka's temple.
> "Probably they didn't want to do anything while she still go for it. To all this, why does it seem that she had a grudge against you?
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>"She had tried to steal some of my money before, so i bonked her in the head."
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>"As Arukas said, I hit her a little after she almost stole the money I needed... that was going too far though, and I regret doing it..."
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>"She had tried to steal some of my money before, so i bonked her in the head."
>"As Arukas said, I hit her a little after she almost stole the money I needed... that was going too far though, and I regret doing it..."
> "Neither do I when I punish them for the pranks they make me, but I've also learned that I prefer not to have them all over me all the damn time" Reimu now has an annoyed tone.
> "You two are meanies..." Arukas frowns.
> "That's what they get"
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>"I guess some things can't be helped."
>Take some coins, 3 or 4, and put them on Sunny's hand.
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>We are not wasting coins on a fairy who tried to steal from us twice (and succeeded the 2nd time). We don't have the leisure to do so, with how much money we actually have left.
//But if you really feel like it, go ahead and dump some coins on the immortal.
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//Well, i was thinking at least a coin would relax her nerves.
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>"I guess some things can't be helped."
>Take some coins, 3 or 4, and put them on Sunny's hand.
>We are not wasting coins on a fairy who tried to steal from us twice (and succeeded the 2nd time). We don't have the leisure to do so, with how much money we actually have left.
//But if you really feel like it, go ahead and dump some coins on the immortal.
> You think about giving Sunny some money, even though she tried to steal it and she did it the second time.
> ...
> You take 1 coin of 10? and leave it in Sunny's hand. It's better to not have enemies...
> Reimu raises an eyebrow "Huh. That's very kind of you"
> "I hope she's okay... Let's take her to the shrine!"
> "No"
> "Yes, let's!" Arukas takes Sunny in her arms, returning to the shrine.
> "Hey! I already said NO!" Reimu follows her.
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>"You two seem close..."
>Follow.
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>"You two seem close..."
>Follow.
> You follow the oni girl and the shrine maiden.
> You are Sunny Milk, leader of the mischievous Three Fairies of Light.
> Alongside Luna Child and Star Sapphire, you play pranks to whoever comes in desire, just for fun. Sometimes the pranks can go well or bad... or maybe the two things.
> One day you played a prank on Mystia Lorelei, covering with the snow that the winter brought the wheels of the stand, for the anguish of the night sparrow.
> Right after that, you try to "borrow" the bag of Da... What was his name? Daiko-kusus? Dai-kuromus? Either way,, the one THAT human was carrying, That only caused you to get a hit in the head, however.
> Vowing revenge, you try again to steal him without Luna or Star, this time with success.
> However, things did not go so well when you hit a tree... with your face. You fell unconscious.
> You start opening your eyes.
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>"Ugh..."
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>"Ugh..."
> You completely open your eyes.
> You are not in the forest nor the shrine.
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>[LOOKING AROUND INTENSIFIES!]
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>[LOOKING AROUND INTENSIFIES!]
> WHERE I AM PARSER?!
> I DON'T KNOW SUNNY! LOOK AROUND!
> I'M LOOKING AROUND! DO YOUR JOB AND PARSE!
> ERROR 404 SANNY! I CAN'T PARSE!
> GIT GUD!
> You look around.
> Yep, this is the tree house of your team.
> You are lying down in a blanket with three pillows, your head resting in one of them.
> For a fairy, your house is ... somewhat tidy. It's not the big thing, though. You even have a little wardrobe! Where could it have come from?
> There's a carpet of you and your two best friends in the middle of the room... It's not very well done, but for you it's okay. You like to wipe your feet in Luna's face.
> There are also other objects, such as chairs and a table.
> Luna and Star are nowhere to be seen.
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>"Hello ? Luna ? Star ? Anyone ?"
>Get up and peek outside.
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>"Hello ? Luna ? Star ? Anyone ?"
>Get up and peek outside.
> You get up, calling for your friends.
> When you do not receive a reply, you decide to take a look outside.
> The sky is... red and blue?
> Wait... red and blue?!
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>"Huwha ?!"
>Rub our eyes, it can't be right.
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>"Huwha ?!"
>Rub our eyes, it can't be right.
> You rub your eyes. this has to be because you just woke up ...
> Then you look again at the sky. It's still red and blue! But if you remember not drinking any alcohol last night!
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>"What the heck ?!"
>Fly around looking for our friends.
>"Luna !!! Star !!!"
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>"What the heck ?!"
>Fly around looking for our friends.
>"Luna !!! Star !!!"
> You start to fly around the trees, calling for your friends. Quickly you notice that some trees are... purple?!
> "We are here, Sunny!" The voice of Star sounds from your left.
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>Look over there and head there.
>"Star what is going on ?! The sky is red and blue !!"
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>Look over there and head there.
>"Star what is going on ?! The sky is red and blue !!"
> They're near the shrine, so you go there.
> "We already know that" Luna says.
> Star giggles. "Why are you amazed, Sunny? It has always been like this."
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>"That's not true ! The sky always was this big blue thing with the white clouds floating in it !"
>Frown.
>"This isn't a prank is it ?!"
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>"That's not true ! The sky always was this big blue thing with the white clouds floating in it !"
>Frown.
>"This isn't a prank is it ?!"
> "A prank?" Star looks confused.
> "Do you even think that we can change the sky like that?! It always has been like this, dummy!"
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>"No it definitely hasn't ! This can only be some weird dream then !"
>Slap ourselves to try and wake up.
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>"No it definitely hasn't ! This can only be some weird dream then !"
>Slap ourselves to try and wake up.
> You slap yourself, making Star and Luna jump a bit.
> The strange thing is that you don't feel any pain at all.
> "Uhm... Speaking of pranks... We have to talk to you about something Sunny..." Star says while looking away.
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>"Eh ?"
>Look confused.
>"You haven't been doing any without me have you ?"
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>"Eh ?"
>Look confused.
>"You haven't been doing any without me have you ?"
> "N-No! It's not that... It is... uhm... I-It's... that w-"
> "We think you aren't a good leader" Luna interrupts.
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>"W-Wha ?! But we have always been like this ! Who would lead us then ?!"
>This can only be a dream...
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>"W-Wha ?! But we have always been like this ! Who would lead us then ?!"
> "Someone better than you. We talked about this and we already appointed a new leader."
> "L-Luna! You are being mean!"
> "I'm only saying the truth!"
>This can only be a dream...
> It has to be! They're your very BEST friends! How could they?! Not a dream, but a nightmare!
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>"Then i will first her for leader-sheep of the group ! What's her name ?!"
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>"I can't be replaced! None of us can! Our powers aren't super good when we aren't together."
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>"I can't be replaced! None of us can! Our powers aren't super good when we aren't together."
> "It's hard, but hey! It's gonna be even more fun with our new leader!" Luna smiles happily.
>"Then i will first her for leader-sheep of the group ! What's her name ?!"
> Luna and Star look at each other.
> "Aaalright!"
> A voice come from the shrine and three figures come out. These figures are Reimu, the gap girl... and Clownpiece.
> "Thank you very much for the lessons, miss Clownpiece!" Says Reimu with a unusual happy smile... and a clown hat.
> "Anytime! Just remember, take it all easy and have fun!" Clownpiece replies.
> "You're so wise, Clowny!" Yukari has the same expression... and the clown hat.
> "Thank you, gap lady!
> Luna and Star look at you again.
> "It's Clownpiece-sama!" They say in unison.
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>"No... this isn't right... this gotta be a dream... if i do it again..."
>Find the nearest tree, then fly at a running speed towards it and ram it so we fall unconscious.
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>"No... this isn't right... this gotta be a dream... if i do it again..."
>Find the nearest tree, then fly at a running speed towards it and ram it so we fall unconscious.
> You move away from a tree and then fly quickly to it, stamping yourself in the tree.
> You only feel a light pain in your head, but in the rest of your body... it feels REALLY painful.
> This time, Luna and Star are still smilling, even after what you just did.
> "Oh, Sunny!" Clownpiece approaches happily "Did Luna and Star give you the news-news?"
> "Yes, Clownpiece-sama!" They say again in unison.
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>"You guys can't just abandon me like this... T-This is treachery. Treason. T-This is stupid and unfair!"
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>"You guys can't just abandon me like this... T-This is treachery. Treason. T-This is stupid and unfair!"
> The pair only keeps their smiles. It's really creepy how happy they are...
> "Don't tell me you're going to cry" Says Clownpiece coldly, still with her smile "I'm better than you, so it's normal to be replaced, you know"
> "Actually..." She smiles even more and raise her staff to the sky "I'M THE BEST, RIGHT GENSOKYO?!"
> "CLOWNPIECE-SAMA IS THE BEST!!!"
> It's like all Gensokyo replies! Even the pair of fairies and Reimu, along with the gap girl!
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>"You're crazy!"
>Attack Clownpiece.
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>"You're crazy!"
>Attack Clownpiece.
> You attack Clownpiece with danmaku.
> "Maybe I'm crazy..."
> The danmaku reach her.
> "But i'm better than you..."
> You are Daikoku Susumu. You're currently in the Hakurei Shrine, waiting for Sunny Milk to wake up.
> "KYAAAHH!!" Sunny shrieks, desperately moving all its extremities, kicking your face in the process.
> "S-Sunny! SUNNY! Calm down!" Luna shouts.
> "Wake up, Sunny!" Star it's close to break down and cry.
> "H-Huh?!" She stops and open her eyes.
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>"Ack. Calm down."
>Hold our face a bit.
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>"Sunny, were not gonna hurt you."
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>"Ack. Calm down."
>Hold our face a bit.
> She really kicked you hard, so you hold your face.
>"Sunny, were not gonna hurt you."
> "W-Wha... What happened? I was in front of Clownpiece and..." Sunny pants.
> "Calm down, little fairy. It was just a nightmare" Arukas reassures.
> "Your wound got worse" Reimu says "We put bandages and an ice pack to anesthetize your forehead. It appears you're fine"
> "... Eh?"
> "In other words, you can't feel so much your head right now, no?"
> "S-So that's why I didn't felt pain in my head..."
> "S-Sunny!" Luna and Star say in unison before hugging her.
> "G-Guys..."
> "You had us worried!" Star breaks down and starts to cry.
> "Y-You guys said you didn't need me and then replaced me..."
> "Don't ever say that! Never!" Luna starts to cry too "We'll always be together! No matter what!"
> "No one's going to separate us!"
> "L-Luna... S-Star... Waaaah!!" Sunny sobs a little before starting to cry and hug her friends.
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>Lean a bit towards Arukas.
>"Must've been a bad dream."
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>Lean a bit towards Arukas.
>"Must've been a bad dream."
> "Yeah... But the important thing is that she is well"
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>Nod and turn to the trio.
>"So why weren't you together anyways ?"
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>Nod and turn to the trio.
>"So why weren't you together anyways ?"
> "We... We left it for today. The pranks, I mean" Star says, trying to calm down.
> "But Sunny wanted the revenge against you..." Luna separates, wiping her face.
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>"Yeah... sorry for bonking your head, it wasn't nice of me, even if you tried to steal our money."
>Sigh.
>"Well, i guessed it was okay to let you have a coin at least."
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>"Yeah... sorry for bonking your head, it wasn't nice of me, even if you tried to steal our money."
>Sigh.
>"Well, i guessed it was okay to let you have a coin at least."
> "A-A coin? ... Huh?" Sunny look at her own hand. She grab the coin with the other hand "... This does not mean that you are going to save yourself from pranks" Pouts.
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>"Can you at least not steal my stuff then ? If you had taken that money then we would have had nothing to eat..."
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>"Can you at least not steal my stuff then ? If you had taken that money then we would have had nothing to eat..."
> Sunny sighs "Fiiine... I will not take your thingies, but you're gonna get pranked if I want!"
> "And we are gonna help, as usual!" Star smiles.
> "Be careful, human!" Says Luna.
> "I... think that means it's all right?" Arukas asks.
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>"I'm not a human, i'm a half-youkai..."
> !
>"...hey, what do you three know about this vampire mansion near the lake i heard about ?"
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>"I'm not a human, i'm a half-youkai..."
> "Then... Then... Humoukai! Or Youman!"
> !
>"...hey, what do you three know about this vampire mansion near the lake i heard about ?"
> Star looks confused "The vampire mansion? ... Oh, you mean THAT place?"
> Sunny does not pay much attention.
> "Well... That mansion is MUCH bigger inside than the outside, and I think that's because the powers of the chief maid" Luna says.
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>"So it isn't dangerous there ?"
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>"So it isn't dangerous there ?"
> The three fairies look at you with a impressed face.
> Reimu sighs.
> "Tell me. You can shoot danmaku? Or fly?" Reimu asks
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>"No... But uh, thinking about it now, it is owned by a vampire,so it's probably dangerous... I probably shouldn't have overlooked that..."
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>"No... But uh, thinking about it now, it is owned by a vampire, so it's probably dangerous... I probably shouldn't have overlooked that..."
> "That's what I was going to say. Even if you could enter with the permission of it's owner, you probably need to know how to defend yourself... and even then I doubt that you could do something if you're inexpert."
> "Y-You're being scary, Reimu" Arukas says.
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>"Well, it's not like they teach that to us at the village, but it sounds like something useful that i could learn..."
> !
>"...hey Arukas, that Danmaku Festival, can anyone take part in it ?"
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>"Well, it's not like they teach that to us at the village, but it sounds like something useful that i could learn..."
> "And I find strange that you don't know how to fight a danmaku battle, because Arukas-"
> "EJEM!" Arukas interrupts.
> "Hm?"
> "M-My throat... I'm just clearing my throat..." She looks nervous.
> "Hm... Well, in the end, humans in the village just want a normal life" Reimu finishes.
> !
> They spotted you, Raf! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P5qbcRAXVk)
>"...hey Arukas, that Danmaku Festival, can anyone take part in it ?"
> "U-Uh? I guess so..."
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>Eye Arukas suspiciously.
>"It doesn't take a genius to understand that you know ? Why didn't you tell me ?"
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>Eye Arukas suspiciously.
>"It doesn't take a genius to understand that you know ? Why didn't you tell me ?"
> "I-I don't know whatcha' talking about, hahaha..." Laughs nervously while looking away.
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>"And you keep calling me the mean one... What else did I miss?"
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>"And you keep calling me the mean one... What else did I miss?"
> "C-C'mon! It's not the big deal! I was planning a surprise! ..." Arukas sighs defeated.
> She goes outside and begins to fly "This, too..."
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>"I would have appreciated a lot more if you had invited me too you know...it makes me upset that i was left out like this..."
>Frown.
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>"I would have appreciated a lot more if you had invited me too you know...it makes me upset that i was left out like this..."
>Frown.
> "S-Sorry Dai-kun..." Looks down "I was going to make a surprise for you in the festival..."
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>Puff up and look away.
>"I wanted for us to learn together... and then maybe we could even take part on it as a team... you silly stubborn ice oni."
>Look back at her with a slight smile.
>"Lucky for you, i can't seem to truly get mad at you no matter what you pull off."
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>"But I'm still a bit upset at myself for being stuck in so long while you..."
>Sigh.
>"Congratulations..."
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>Puff up and look away.
>"I wanted for us to learn together... and then maybe we could even take part on it as a team... you silly stubborn ice oni."
>Look back at her with a slight smile.
>"Lucky for you, i can't seem to truly get mad at you no matter what you pull off."
> You look away, annoyed. This girl really has surprises...
> You look again at her, this time more relaxed.
> "W-Well... Thanks, I guess?"
>"But I'm still a bit upset at myself for being stuck in so long while you..."
>Sigh.
>"Congratulations..."
> "Don't worry... You will learn how to use danmaku! And even you're going to fly around! I'm gonna make sure of it!"
> _
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>"Then you will have to let me be your special partner for your training then, you owe it to me !"
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>"Then you will have to let me be your special partner for your training then, you owe it to me !"
> "Promise! Hehe!"
> _
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>"Flying would've been useful for that paper. But it was the wrong one anyways... Speaking of which."
>Did we donate to the shrine yet?
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>"Flying would've been useful for that paper. But it was the wrong one anyways... Speaking of which."
>Did we donate to the shrine yet?
> You didn't donated yet.
> _
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>Retrieve 100?
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>Retrieve 100?
> You open your bag and retrieve 100? with ten coins of 10?.
> _
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>Head out and place the coins in the box.
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>Head out and place the coins in the box.
> You go to the donation box and deposit the coins inside.
> This makes a distinctive sound.
> Reimu heads out and looks at you "Thanks for donate to the Hakurei Shrine. I hope you come back again"
> _
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>"Uh, you're welcome."
>Nod.
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>"Uh, you're welcome."
>Nod.
> She nods too.
> "Well, I guess that's all our business here?" Arukas descends.
> _
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>"Uh huh, now we gotta go to the market to buy as much of the list as this can let us."
>Shake our satchel.
>"Not to mention we both need to find Miss Keine again."
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>"Uh huh, now we gotta go to the market to buy as much of the list as this can let us."
>Shake our satchel.
>"Not to mention we both need to find Miss Keine again."
> "Oh, the teacher of the school, you mean?"
> "Yep! Tell those three fairies that it was funny!"
> "They're already gone... Finally..."
> _
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>"They're kinda like little kids... reminds me of our childhood."
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>"They're kinda like little kids... reminds me of our childhood."
> "Did you make pranks to every person you saw?" Arukas asks.
> _
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>"Well it doesn't seem like all they do is prank however, else Star and Luna would have gone with her too."
>Look a bit curious.
>"Wait, so that's why you wanted to talk to Miss Keine ? Because she was the one teaching you ?"
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>"Well it doesn't seem like all they do is prank however, else Star and Luna would have gone with her too."
> "You have a point."
>Look a bit curious.
>"Wait, so that's why you wanted to talk to Miss Keine ? Because she was the one teaching you ?"
> "Eh? Oh, no, no. I want to talk with her about the Kuchiwhatever-onna." She replies.
> "Excuse me? It's causing a ruckus again?"
> "I hope it doesn't turn like that... Do you know her?"
> "It's a long story. Anyway, I hope she doesn't start another incident." The shrine maiden sighs annoyed.
> _
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>Look concerned.
>"I still don't want to let you go there alone, being able to fight or not."
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>Look concerned.
>"I still don't want to let you go there alone, being able to fight or not."
> "I'm not going to be defeated that easily if we have to battle, you know" Smiles.
> _
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>"Still."
-
>"Still."
> "..."
> Arukas pouts.
> "You're a stubborn book-eater, you know that?"
> _
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>"Call me whatever you want. I'm still Daikoku."
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>"Call me whatever you want. I'm still Daikoku."
> "Ah..."
> Arukas Is impressed by your answer.
> "... You win. Fiiine. If I'm going to search for that girl, I will let you tag along." Says defeated.
> _
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>Nod a little.
>"Now for actually shopping..."
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>Nod a little.
>"Now for actually shopping..."
> "Oh right! Okay Reimu, time for us to depart. Take care!"
> "Yeah, whatever. You two too."
> _
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>"Goodbye."
>Wave.
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>"Goodbye."
>Wave.
> Arukas mimics you too.
> "Alright. Goodbye." Reimu waves back a bit.
> _
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>Start heading back.
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>Start heading back.
> You start heading back, descending the stairs. Arukas follows you.
> As you do so, you hear a sound behind you.
> "You enjoyed the visits?" A voice asks. It's not Reimu.
> "Why the heck you always do that?"
> "I want to talk to you, not to-..."
> You can no longer understand what the voice is saying.
> Arukas giggles "Goodbye to you too, Yukari!" She shouts.
> _
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>"Huh?"
-
>"Huh?"
> "Oh, it's a friend of Reimu and mine" She says "She can create gaps to leave and appear whenever she want's too. That's why she wasn't there"
> _
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>"That sounds worrying... So, how are you and Reimu friends?"
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>"That sounds worrying... So, how are you and Reimu friends?"
> "We have known for a long time. I really can't recall how much"
> _
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>"Longer than us?"
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>"Longer than us?"
> "I don't think so..."
> _
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>"Anything else? Or are you still saving up for the festival?"
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>"Anything else? Or are you still saving up for the festival?"
> U-Uhm... a bit...?"
> _
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>Sigh.
>"You are a box of surprises, you aren't some famous sake drinking champion too are you ?"
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>Sigh.
>"You are a box of surprises, you aren't some famous sake drinking champion too are you ?"
> "Uh, no. That title belongs to someone else"
> _
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>"Good."
>Grin then look at her seriously.
>"Arukas, may i ask a question?"
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>"Good."
>Grin then look at her seriously.
>"Arukas, may i ask a question?"
> "Of course. What is it?"
> _
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>"What motivates you the most ? In life i mean."
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>"What motivates you the most ? In life i mean."
> After you say this, silence envelops the place.
> "... Protect the life I love... and besides... I need to find someone" Says cryptically with a frown.
> _
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>Stare at her some more.
>"So you are just like me."
>Put a hand on her shoulder.
>"We both will find the people we seek, the question is, do you want us to do it together ?"
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>Stare at her some more.
>"So you are just like me."
>Put a hand on her shoulder.
>"We both will find the people we seek, the question is, do you want us to do it together ?"
> Arukas look at you.
> "What are you trying to say?"
> _
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>"It has been years ever since my mother went missing, all i know about her is what obaa-san told me, but if she could foresee events from the future, then something must have forced her to go away."
>Look away.
>"All that time i spent indoors, it was time i could have used to find out more about it, or to prepare myself by learning danmaku and flight like you did, yet..."
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>"It has been years ever since my mother went missing, all i know about her is what obaa-san told me, but if she could foresee events from the future, then something must have forced her to go away."
>Look away.
>"All that time i spent indoors, it was time i could have used to find out more about it, or to prepare myself by learning danmaku and flight like you did, yet..."
> "... I see... " Arukas looks down.
> "We'll find her... I'm sure we will..."
> _
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>"Yeah..."
>Look at her with resolve.
>"When is your training happening again ? I can't afford to waste much time now."
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>"Yeah..."
>Look at her with resolve.
>"When is your training happening again ? I can't afford to waste much time now."
> "Tomorrow I will practice... you can meet me in the outskirts of the village."
> _
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>"I will be there as soon as i am able to."
>Focus again on walking down the stairway.
>"...i was scared that since we were separate all this time that we would have stopped being friends... i sometimes would cry when that thought came up..."
//Wait for Miniking or anyone else.
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//Replace the phrase about crying? v
>"I was pretty sure everyone just gave up on me after a while. So I gave up on everyone else. Turns out I was very wrong. I'm... really sorry about that..."
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>"I will be there as soon as i am able to."
>Focus again on walking down the stairway.
//Wait for Miniking or anyone else.
//Replace the phrase about crying? v
>"I was pretty sure everyone just gave up on me after a while. So I gave up on everyone else. Turns out I was very wrong. I'm... really sorry about that..."
> "Those who really wanted to be your friends didn't gave up on you... Take me and Keine for examples."
> _
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//I wanted to clear it with Raf before letting it be posted :ohdear:
>"Keine too? What has she been saying about me?"
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//I wanted to clear it with Raf before letting it be posted :ohdear:
>"Keine too? What has she been saying about me?"
//Guess I have to slow down a bit :derp:
> "She wants to know you more and she's worried too about why you locked yourself up."
> _
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>"I'll have to talk to her after this anyways..."
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>"I'll have to talk to her after this anyways..."
> "Yeah, that's a plus."
> _
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>Sigh.
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>Sigh.
> "Ton of things this day, don't you think?" Giggles.
> _
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>"Tell me, it's like life just decided to pile a lot of things to do on us."
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>"Tell me, it's like life just decided to pile a lot of things to do on us."
> "Don't forget about that stand girl we helped... and the fact that you were almost robbed by a fairy... What's next?"
> You finish walking down the stairs.
> _
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>"We could meet an actual super thief of women's underwear. There's still a lot of time in the day for it."
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>"We could meet an actual super thief of women's underwear. There's still a lot of time in the day for it."
> "And with your luck, what can't happen?"
> The girl pats your shoulder.
> "I don't know if that's good luck... or bad luck"
> _
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>"Well even with all that happened, in my opinion i am the luckiest guy around for having met you again."
>Smile.
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>"And that you didn't give up on me."
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>"Well even with all that happened, in my opinion i am the luckiest guy around for having met you again."
>Smile.
>"And that you didn't give up on me."
> "And I am the luckiest girl around for finally see you're outside" Arukas sticks her tongue out.
> _
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>"Hehehe."
-
>"Hehehe."
> You keep walking.
> You suddenly feel a pressure in the air...
> _
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>"?"
>Keep walking but stay aware.
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>"?"
>Keep walking but stay aware.
> You keep your way, this time carefully.
> Arukas has a serious face.
> Soon enough, you see a figure that comes from the direction of the village... to yours. It appears she or he has a umbrella.
> As that figures comes closer, the pressure it's more heavy...
> _
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>"It is her ?"
>Be on our guard.
-
>"It is her ?"
>Be on our guard.
> You stay on guard for whatever can happen.
> "... If that's the Kuchisake-onna... then she has an overwhelming power... but I doubt she is..."
> _
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>"We should just keep our space and carry on then. No one was injured in the reports, right?"
-
>"Either way, this ill feeling is not good, let's watch each other's back."
-
>"We should just keep our space and carry on then. No one was injured in the reports, right?"
> "That's what they said..."
>"Either way, this ill feeling is not good, let's watch each other's back."
> The figure is getting closer. You can now see it's a green haired girl...
> "Ugh... I can sense her power even here..." Frown "It's matter of seconds for that woman to meet us in the road... You think is a good idea to take another route?" Arukas looks concerned.
> _
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>"We're just minding our own business. If we detour now, it'll definitely look like we're avoiding her. And to think you were saying you'd want to help the Kuchisake-onna."
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>"We're just minding our own business. If we detour now, it'll definitely look like we're avoiding her. And to think you were saying you'd want to help the Kuchisake-onna."
> "I want to! I'm just being preventive about anything, I didn't expected her to have this kind of presence!"
> _
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>"Alright. Do you think that stand girl is there still?"
-
>"Alright. Do you think that stand girl is there still?"
> "She said she is there at night... I dunno if is right now"
> _
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>"Let's just go somewhere."
-
>"Let's just go somewhere."
> "The fo-"
> "Good day" A voice says.
> The girl is passing by your side. It seems that the two of you taked so much time to talk.
> You feel chills as she pass by.
> _
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>"O-Oh ! G-Good day to you Miss, i don't recall seeing you around before."
>Fidget a bit.
-
>Shorten it to just "O-Oh! G-Good day to you too."
>Keep going.
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>"O-Oh ! G-Good day to you Miss, i don't recall seeing you around before."
>Fidget a bit.
>Shorten it to just "O-Oh! G-Good day to you too."
>Keep going.
> She doesn't say anything else. Looks like she's going to the shrine.
> You continue your way, a bit nervous.
> Arukas follows you.
> "... Guess it's not..."
> _
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>"Say... didn't Miss Reimu say that she knew this Kuchisake-onna person ? And that girl is headed for the shrine..."
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>"Say... didn't Miss Reimu say that she knew this Kuchisake-onna person ? And that girl is headed for the shrine..."
> "What do you think? Is she?"
> _
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>"Probably not. We weren't asked..."
-
>"Probably not. We weren't asked..."
> "Yeah... Now I don't know what to do..."
> _
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>"...Miss Reimu should be able to handle herself if that girl is looking for trouble i guess..."
>Look worried.
>"But you could feel it right ? Such pressure in the air out of nowhere..."
-
>"...Miss Reimu should be able to handle herself if that girl is looking for trouble i guess..."
>Look worried.
>"But you could feel it right ? Such pressure in the air out of nowhere..."
> "Yeah... It seems she's... normal... but her only presence it's outstanding..."
> Parser: She's in my avatar, does she looks NORMAL?
> _
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//You picked the wrong pic, as long as her flowers are okay, she is like a normal person. :3
>"I wouldn't say normal, i bet she could beat up even this Kuchisake-onna person, although i do wonder what is her business on the shrine..."
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//You picked the wrong pic, as long as her flowers are okay, she is like a normal person. :3
>"I wouldn't say normal, i bet she could beat up even this Kuchisake-onna person, although i do wonder what is her business on the shrine..."
//Or if she doesn't want to bully anyone :V... Speaking of Yuukarin... Has she ever fought in canon with all her power?
> "Let's go and find out?"
> _
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//What about PC-98 Yuuka, who claimed Genocide was a game.
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//What about PC-98 Yuuka, who claimed Genocide was a game.
//I played LLS one time, and that time I completed 1cc normal (Brag Out Mode: OFF) It was more of a test run than a serious one... so I didn't readed any dialogue :V
-
>"U-Uhm... wouldn't it be odd to suddenly start following her ?"
-
//Derp, she says that in MS.
>"U-Uhm... wouldn't it be odd to suddenly start following her ?"
> "I-I guess so..."
> _
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>"Let's just get back to the list."
-
>"Let's just get back to the list."
> Arukas nods.
> "Let's hope that everything will be okay."
> _
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>"It would be wiser to call Miss Keine anyways if it goes bad, you are still learning and i would have been a dead weight basically..."
>Look down.
-
>"It would be wiser to call Miss Keine anyways if it goes bad, you are still learning and i would have been a dead weight basically..."
>Look down.
> "We'll change that then" Giggles.
> _
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>"I wanted for us to change that together, besides how can i do that now ? It's not like i can just start flying around from scratch, i don't even know i can do it..."
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>"I wanted for us to change that together, besides how can i do that now ? It's not like i can just start flying around from scratch, i don't even know i can do it..."
> "I think you need to talk with Keine about some training too... Who knows? Maybe she can find some time to teach you."
> _
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>"Yeah... still...
>Look away slightly upset.
>"It's not the same, it would have been much more.fun if we had started together..."
>Shake away that feeling.
>"N-No use thinking about that though."
-
>"Yeah... still...
>Look away slightly upset.
>"It's not the same, it would have been much more.fun if we had started together..."
>Shake away that feeling.
>"N-No use thinking about that though."
> "It will not do you any good to think what is already done... Be a more positive... Please..." Arukas pleads.
> _
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>"Arukas..."
>Blush a bit.
>"O-Okay... but i want you to come with me to Miss Keine too, i don't think i will be able to talk to her properly again after all this time..."
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>"Arukas..."
>Blush a bit.
>"O-Okay... but i want you to come with me to Miss Keine too, i don't think i will be able to talk to her properly again after all this time..."
> "I will, so don't worry! Hehe!
> _
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>"Don't just blurt out that I'm back to how I was either."
-
>"Don't just blurt out that I'm back to how I was either."
> "Oooh why nooot?"
> _
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>"B-Because I need to get used to being out like this again."
-
>Lean a bit towards her and playfully say:
>"Oh well i bet we could find out if that horn can melt away or not, ehehe."
>Giggle some.
//Minikiiiiiiing.
-
//You called~
-
>"B-Because I need to get used to being out like this again."
> "C'mon, it's a big deal to do that? I say nonsense! Hehe!"
>Lean a bit towards her and playfully say:
>"Oh well i bet we could find out if that horn can melt away or not, ehehe."
>Giggle some.
//Minikiiiiiiing.
> "You will need to work hard if you want to melt this gorgeous horn, pal"
> She says in the same way.
> _
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>"Gorgeous as it may be, it's probably not impossible to melt... Maybe."
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>"Gorgeous as it may be, it's probably not impossible to melt... Maybe."
> "If that happens in battle, then I'm most likely screwed"
> _
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>"Why?"
-
>"Why?"
> "The powers of the oni accumulate in our horns, so if they are cut or something like that, I would have to wait for it to grow back to reuse my skills."
> Arukas sighs.
> "That's the biggest weak point of us... It's absolutely not easy, but it is possible to break them."
> _
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>"Oh... It's pretty cool that it grows back though, right?"
-
>"Oh... It's pretty cool that it grows back though, right?"
> "It feels weird... but it doesn't hurt, and i'm fine with just that"
> _
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>"I can't wait to see what else you can do when the festival rolls around."
-
>"I can't wait to see what else you can do when the festival rolls around."
> "And once you know how, I'll want to see your "new techniques" so bad, hehe"
> _
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>"New techniques?"
-
>"New techniques?"
> "In danmaku, I mean"
> "Speaking of techniques... Do you still don't know if you have powers?"
> _
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>"Not that I know of yet...."
-
>"Not that I know of yet...."
> "Huh, that's strange... You're half-youkai, after all..."
> _
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>"I can try..."
>Try to think of the two of us, and what might happen later. Maybe it's like our mother's.
-
>"I can try..."
>Try to think of the two of us, and what might happen later. Maybe it's like our mother's.
> You make your image and that of the girl in your mind.
> You try to imagine what could happen in a while.
> What you get it's only a strange feeling in your right arm.
> _
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>Examine our right arm.
-
>Examine our right arm.
> You look at your arm and start touching it. It's totally fine.
> _
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>Try again, keeping an eye on our arm.
-
>Try again, keeping an eye on our arm.
> You try again, this time seeing your arm. The feeling, however, doesn't come back.
> _
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>Look over to Arukas.
>"Any ideas?"
-
>Look over to Arukas.
>"Any ideas?"
> "Huh? For?"
> _
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>"Any powers I might have."
-
>"Any powers I might have."
> "Weeell... You're very intelligent and... ... ..." A drop drops down the temple "Aaand... Uh..."
> _
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>Look a bit down.
>"It's alright. I'll probably figure it out later. We should get back to shopping."
-
>Look a bit down.
>"It's alright. I'll probably figure it out later. We should get back to shopping."
> It' makes you upset that you don't know what are your powers... if you have any, that is.
> "Uh... Sorry..."
> _
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>Continue on.
>Try to imagine the two of us again.
-
>Continue on.
>Try to imagine the two of us again.
> You continue heading to the village.
> You keep trying to think about the two of you again.
> _
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>Try to relax a bit.
>Imagine the good ol giggling Arukas alongside us taking a stroll together similar to this one.
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>Try to be a bit happy.
-
>Try to relax a bit.
>Imagine the good ol giggling Arukas alongside us taking a stroll together similar to this one.
>Try to be a bit happy.
> You let out a long sigh, calming down and thinking about it again, this time with more happiness.
> You feel a tickle in your right arm again.
> _
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>Imagine the two of us making jokes to each other and laughing, then sitting down on a bench, holding hands...
>Blush and smile a bit from that thought.
-
>Imagine the two of us practicing, like she said we'd do tomorrow.
>Have this precede/Have this before Raf's (if it even matters).
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>Imagine the two of us practicing, like she said we'd do tomorrow.
>Have this precede/Have this before Raf's (if it even matters).
> You imagine yourself in training with Arukas.
> The tingling sensation feels less.
>Imagine the two of us making jokes to each other and laughing, then sitting down on a bench, holding hands...
>Blush and smile a bit from that thought.
> You imagine you and Arukas being together, smiling at each other-
> "Why are you blushing?"
> Arukas is in front of you, looking at you.
> _
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>"A-Arukas ! I, uh..."
>Blush some more.
>"W-When i thought about moments of us having fun, i felt a strange feeling in my right arm, so...eh..."
-
>"I was trying to see if I could make myself feel that way more."
-
>"A-Arukas ! I, uh..."
>Blush some more.
>"W-When i thought about moments of us having fun, i felt a strange feeling in my right arm, so...eh..."
> "..." She looks away for a moment and sighs.
>"I was trying to see if I could make myself feel that way more."
> She return her look at you " What do you exactly mean?"
> _
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>"Well, apart from trying to figure out what power I have, there was a really nice feeling when thinking about that stuff."
//Gonna be away for a bit.
-
>"I thought that maybe it was my ability, sorry about that, i can stop if it makes you uncomfortable..."
-
>"Well, apart from trying to figure out what power I have, there was a really nice feeling when thinking about that stuff."
//Gonna be away for a bit.
> "Uh... Oookay...?"
>"I thought that maybe it was my ability, sorry about that, i can stop if it makes you uncomfortable..."
> "Not really... It's just strange... I wonder if Keine can help with finding your abilities."
> The moment she appoints Keine, the feeling in your arm it's more intense.
> _
> _
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>"Ohh !"
>Hold our right arm but don't look at it.
>"The feeling got stronger when you mentioned Miss Keine, looks like she might have the answer."
>Think about Miss Keine and all that she did for us in the past, and remember the good times we had at school and imagine how glad she will be that we finally went outside again.
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>"Ohh !"
>Hold our right arm but don't look at it.
>"The feeling got stronger when you mentioned Miss Keine, looks like she might have the answer."
>Think about Miss Keine and all that she did for us in the past, and remember the good times we had at school and imagine how glad she will be that we finally went outside again.
> You grab your arm, trying to remember moments with Keine, focusing your mind in her.
> The tingling becomes less intense, as if something is missing...
> _
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>Remember of when both Arukas and us would ask Miss Keine to clear our doubts, and imagine all three of us talking again at school relaxing after so long, with a concerned but still happy Miss Keine counseling us, Arukas pranking us a bit and us retaliating playfully by making fun of her short height.
>"...are my abilities tied to emotions ?"
>Smile at that sight of joy.
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>Remember of when both Arukas and us would ask Miss Keine to clear our doubts, and imagine all three of us talking again at school relaxing after so long, with a concerned but still happy Miss Keine counseling us, Arukas pranking us a bit and us retaliating playfully by making fun of her short height.
>"...are my abilities tied to emotions ?"
>Smile at that sight of joy.
> You put Arukas and Keine along with you in your mind. The feeling it's now even more intense.
> That reach a point where you feel like your arm is being bend.
> After that, every tingling disappears.
> _
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>"It... stopped..."
>Examine our arm.
-
>"Maybe something's gonna happen between you and Miss Kamishirasawa. I think you should be careful..."
-
>"It... stopped..."
>Examine our arm.
> Your arm is completely fine.
>"Maybe something's gonna happen between you and Miss Kamishirasawa. I think you should be careful..."
> "Huh?"
> _
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>"When i thought about all three of us together, my arm felt like it would bend..."
>Look confused.
>"It's scary, i can't understand it, what is it trying to tell me ?"
-
>Try to think about the three of us again.
-
>"When i thought about all three of us together, my arm felt like it would bend..."
>Look confused.
>"It's scary, i can't understand it, what is it trying to tell me ?"
> "Uhm... I don't know... Maybe something about your arm?"
>Try to think about the three of us again.
> You try again to think in the image of you three.
> Nothing seems to happen.
> _
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>"I just hope it's not anything bad, you two are really important to me, as much as Obaa-san."
>Smile a bit.
>"At least i discovered just a bit about what can my ability be."
-
>"I just hope it's not anything bad, you two are really important to me, as much as Obaa-san."
>Smile a bit.
>"At least i discovered just a bit about what can my ability be."
> "Well, you're intelligent, so no surprise there." Giggles.
> You are near to where Mystia's stand was. She's nowhere to be seen, the same for her stand.
> _
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>Grin.
>"Not as much as how you are pretty though."
>Look around some more.
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>Grin.
>"Not as much as how you are pretty though."
>Look around some more.
> "I know right? I know I'm beautiful." Laughs.
> _
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>"Heheheh."
>Smile.
>"But seriously, you are really pretty, that horn looks really nice too, meanwhile i look so normal that there is basically no difference between me and a human..."
-
>"Heheheh."
>Smile.
>"But seriously, you are really pretty, that horn looks really nice too, meanwhile i look so normal that there is basically no difference between me and a human..."
> "What's the problem with looking normal?"
> Arukas raises a hand.
> "You don't have to be down because you're a half-human too, because there's something that makes you outstand above much people..."
> The girl pokes your head.
> "This thingie. When you can control danmaku, you have a great advantage with this"
> _
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>Look at her slightly surprised.
>"...sometimes i just wanna give you a hug Arukas."
>Smile some more.
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>Look at her slightly surprised.
>"...sometimes i just wanna give you a hug Arukas."
>Smile some more.
> "Anytime!" Arukas spread her arms to you.
> _
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>Hug her.
>"It really lifts me up that you still cared about me, despite all that time I've been away. This day would've been much different without seeing you again."
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>Hug her.
>"It really lifts me up that you still cared about me, despite all that time I've been away. This day would've been much different without seeing you again."
> You hug her.
> "I must protect you, after all..." You hear her whisper, probably to herself.
> "Hehe. I guess I have to say thank you too. It really made me happy that you are finally outside"
> _
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>"Huh?"
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>"Huh?"
> "Nothing, nothing" She separates "Looks like Mystia isn't here..."
> _
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>Nod.
>"Why did none of you visit me then ?"
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>"Arukas..."
>Look upset.
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>Nod.
>"Why did none of you visit me then ?"
>"Arukas..."
>Look upset.
> "Excuse me?"
> _
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>"What do you mean by you must protect me?"
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>"What do you mean by you must protect me?"
> "I already said it was nothing"
> _
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>"Please don't just think of me like that. It's nice to know, but you don't have to."
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>"I don't want you risking your life for me, you are just too much for me !"
//Miniking ?
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>"Even if you were confident you'd be alright, it still makes me... feel useless. That's the last thing I want right now."
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>"Please don't just think of me like that. It's nice to know, but you don't have to."
> "Many people think that Gensokyo is a "wonderland"... I say nonsense."
> Arukas frown.
> "Gensokyo can sometimes be so cruel. I can't let anyone be harmed by any kind of youkai, specially you. It's my duty too."
>"I don't want you risking your life for me, you are just too much for me !"
//Miniking ?
> "And you are for me, but it's what I have to do."
>"Even if you were confident you'd be alright, it still makes me... feel useless. That's the last thing I want right now."
> "... ... Okay... Promise me one more thing... Promise that you are going to be strong in all the adversities... That you aren't going to be defeated so easily... Promise me... that you will fight and overcome all problems"
> _
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>"...i will, for Obaa-san, for Miss Keine, for Mother..."
>Hug Arukas with affection.
>"...and especially for you, together we can defeat all the adversities that life throws at us, and we will find the people we seek..."
//Minikiiiiing !
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>Hug a bit tighter. Don't let go yet.
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>"...i will, for Obaa-san, for Miss Keine, for Mother..."
>Hug Arukas with affection.
>"...and especially for you, together we can defeat all the adversities that life throws at us, and we will find the people we seek..."
//Minikiiiiing !
>Hug a bit tighter. Don't let go yet.
> You hug your dear friend tightly. She corresponds.
> "I'm sure you're going to be a even more great person in the future"
> _
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>Let go.
>"Arukas. Is there anything else I missed over the time I've been gone?"
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>Let go.
>"Arukas. Is there anything else I missed over the time I've been gone?"
> You separate.
> "Like what?"
> _
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>"Were there any other incidents ?"
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>"What about our friends? Have they talked about me recently? Have you made any new friends?"
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>"Were there any other incidents ?"
> "Well... Reimu is the one that resolve them.. most of the time... I don't asked her what incidents could happen aside from the ones I mentioned before."
>"What about our friends? Have they talked about me recently? Have you made any new friends?"
> "Those idiots? Nah. I don't talk to them anymore. They were saying bad things about you, so I cut any connections with them. Luckily, the rest of the people in the village it's not like that. They are really nice."
> _
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>"Oh... Erm, well, we should get back to shopping. It's been delayed enough already."
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>"Oh... Erm, well, we should get back to shopping. It's been delayed enough already."
> "Yeah. I'm hungry too."
> _
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>Start heading to the market again.
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>Have our hand slowly reach for Arukas', then change our mind and back away.
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>Start heading to the market again.
> You resume your way to the market place of the village.
>Have our hand slowly reach for Arukas', then change our mind and back away.
> You try to reach the hand of your friend with yours, but something in your mind makes you back away. She appears to looking in the contrary direction.
> This time, the village it's not so crouded than before. Some stalls are closed too.
> The sun started to descend some time before.
> In one specific shop, you can see Keine buying some prepared food.
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>Take a breath and slowly hold her hand for real this time, then point at Miss Keine with our other one.
>"There she is, let's go talk to her."
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>Don't hold her hand yet.
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>Take a breath and slowly hold her hand for real this time, then point at Miss Keine with our other one.
>"There she is, let's go talk to her."
>Don't hold her hand yet.
> "Oh!" Arukas go ahead.
> _
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>Follow her !
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>How old are we, and how old is Arukas?
>Catch up to Arukas.
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>How old are we, and how old is Arukas?
> You're between 19 and 21 year old. Arukas is... Now that you think about it, Arukas never said how old is she. She also never changed a bit with the years.
>Follow her !
>Catch up to Arukas.
> You keep the pace of Arukas.
> "Hello Keine!" She shouts
> "Huh?" Keine turns to the two of you.
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>"H-Hey Miss Keine..."
>Wave faintly.
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>Remember to ask Arukas how old she is (politely).
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>Remember to ask Arukas how old she is (politely).
> You make a mental note about the age of Arukas. It's necessary!
>"H-Hey Miss Keine..."
>Wave faintly.
> "O-Oh my... Daiko? Daikoku Susumu? It's REALLY you?!" She's in shock.
> _
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>Shy away a bit, then nod.
>"Y-Yeah... it's been a while i know.."
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>Shy away a bit, then nod.
>"Y-Yeah... it's been a while i know.."
> "I... I don't know what to do... Maybe I have to be very happy? Or before that I have to lecture you?" Keine is thinking.
> "D-Don't be like that, Kei..."
> "... Yeah, you're right" The teacher smiles. "Good to see you again, Daiko-kun. How are you doing?"
> _
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>"...On one hand, it's been really nice to see that Arukas and you still care about me after all this time. On another, we haven't been doing the best back at home... I'd... like to be happy about being out again."
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>"...On one hand, it's been really nice to see that Arukas and you still care about me after all this time. On another, we haven't been doing the best back at home... I'd... like to be happy about being out again."
> Keine smiles even more "Marvelous! I'm really happy that you finally realized that being locked up it's nothing good."
> "But... what do you mean that you aren't doing the best at home? Something happened between you and Sakura?"
> _
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>"No, we're fine. I mean, we're..."
>Sigh a bit.
>"I've been thinking about finding a job..."
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>"Not to mention that i need danmaku and flight lessons too..."
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>Hold that off for a bit later. We don't need that for us and Obaa-san.
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//Sigh.
>Instead, say:
>"...among other important things."
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>"No, we're fine. I mean, we're..."
>Sigh a bit.
>"Do you know of any jobs I might be able to get?"
> "Oh... I think I get it now... Well... What is most talked about is the festival, so it is more probable get a job of something related..."
> "The point?" Arukas asks.
> "What about helping with the decorations? Like... making attractive designs! Or maybe... be an employee of a seller with things related to the festival? Everyone is very excited about it."
//Sigh.
>Instead, say:
>"...among other important things."
> "May I ask what do you mean?"
>"Not to mention that i need danmaku and flight lessons too..."
>Hold that off for a bit later. We don't need that for us and Obaa-san.
> You'll ask about danmaku and flight lessons later.
> _
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>Go on and mention the danmaku and flight.
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>"Some things came up on my mind, and i have decided that it would be wise to learn danmaku and flight."
>Point to Arukas.
>"Besides if we are planning on going to the danmaku festival, might as well see if we can take part in it together as a duo."
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>Go on and mention the danmaku and flight.
>"Some things came up on my mind, and i have decided that it would be wise to learn danmaku and flight."
>Point to Arukas.
>"Besides if we are planning on going to the danmaku festival, might as well see if we can take part in it together as a duo."
> You ask Miss Keine about danmaku and flight lessons.
> "W-Wha...? Do you really want to... learn about danmaku and how to fly?" Keine is very surprised.
> "Can you? Pleeease Keineee! He wants to learn about it so bad!"
> "..." She is quiet.
> "... Double please?"
> "... In that case... I think there's another thing to solve economical problems... You know that the winner team of the competition will have some money of the Hieda family, right?"
> _
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>"Yea. We read about it."
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>"Wait... so you mean to say that you think both of us have a chance of winning ?"
>Look surprised.
>"B-But won't there be a lot of experienced people ? Then again... as long as i have Arukas by my side..."
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>"Yea. We read about it."
> "I'm trying to gather the representant team of the Human Village." She sighs "So far, the only one that I can count in it's Arukas"
> "Huh? Why not you too?"
> "I'm going to be a judge, along with Akyuu and someone else. The teams are of five people maximum, and one of them has to be the leader. I'm not saying that you can't participate only being the two of you, but if your team is full, then you have more chances to make variables, wonderful and gorgeous patterns."
>"Wait... so you mean to say that you think both of us have a chance of winning ?"
>Look surprised.
>"B-But won't there be a lot of experienced people ? Then again... as long as i have Arukas by my side..."
> "Anyone have chances to win. What matters here is how beautiful they are at danmaku... and have fun" She replies.
> "And yes, very skilled people is going to be here... I suppose..."
> _
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>Stare at Miss Keine with resolve.
>"Would you be able to aid Arukas and i on our training session tomorrow then ? She has the basics covered fortunately but i am completely new to it."
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>Stare at Miss Keine with resolve.
>"Would you be able to aid Arukas and i on our training session tomorrow then ? She has the basics covered fortunately but i am completely new to it."
> You look at Keine with sparkling eyes. She smiles.
> "This day was the last of the school this year... So I have the next days free... How can I say no to that determined look?" Giggles.
> _
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>"The last day already ?! Guh... so much time i had to search..."
>Sigh them smile again.
>"Still, this is great ! This way the training will be much more effective and satisfying with all of us together."
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>"The last day already ?! Guh... so much time i had to search..."
>Sigh them smile again.
>"Still, this is great ! This way the training will be much more effective and satisfying with all of us together."
> "But remember. If I give you lessons does not mean that I will have a preference for you at the festival."
> "Got it, Miss Judge! Hehe!" Arukas giggles and jumps a bit "Also... Can I ask something?"
> "Go ahead."
> "Who is Mokou?" She questions.
> "W-Wha?" Keine looks at the small bag of prepared food in her left hand. The name 'Mokou' is written in it.
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>"Oh?"
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//What a convient time for that signature change... You're doing it right~ (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,19522.msg1255998.html#msg1255998)
>"Oh?"
//Dammit, my charisma is breaking apart.
> "I-It's just a friend..." She tries to hide it back her "She normally just hunt her food and ignite it to eat... ... literally..." Sigh "I want her to eat something different."
> _
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>"She... Literally burns her food?"
>Do we know anything about this "Mokou" person?
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>"She... Literally burns her food?"
>Do we know anything about this "Mokou" person?
> "Uhm... Yeah... D-Don't ask me why..."
> It's the first time you heard this name.
> _
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>"I think I should start getting things now..."
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>"I think I should start getting things now..."
> Keine just keeps looking away.
> "Well, that aside... Hey, Keine. Do you know something about the Kuchiwhatever-onna?"
> She looks at Arukas, a bit confused "The... what?"
> "Kuchiwhatever-onna"
> "... I think you mean the KuchiSAKE-onna."
> "Yeah, that one" Arukas pouts.
> _
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>Look over to Arukas.
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>Look over to Arukas.
> She notices you are looking at her. She winks to you before looking again to Keine.
> "So? You know something?"
> "Well... I know the stories of the villagers... This is so worrying, so I need to find her."
> "Don't worry! I WILL find her!"
> "..." Blink "Excuse me?"
> "Yep! And Daiko will be my beloved assistant!"
> Keine looks at you "D-Do you favor what she's saying?!"
> _
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>Jump a bit.
>"Well... We want to resolve things peacefully..."
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>Jump a bit.
>"Well... We want to resolve things peacefully..."
> "Do you really... really..."
> Keine facepalms,.
> "You guys really don't have remedy..."
> "Don't worry about us! Tomorrow we'll begin to investigate that too. Not today, because I'm already trashed" Arukas sighs.
> "Just... don't do anything reckless, okay? Anything that happens, inform me."
> _
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>"A-Alright..."
>Look around for vendors of what we need on the list.
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>"A-Alright..."
>Look around for vendors of what we need on the list.
> You can see some stalls of rice and vegetables.
> "Another thing..." Keine says "Arukas, how is your physical training?"
> "Oh, it's good! I'm really trying to unlock the physical strength that I must have as a oni."
> "Can you show me some of it? To make sure the two of you will be okay."
> "Of course! ... Hmm... What I can do..." She looks to everywhere, trying to find something to show her strength. She stops her look in you.
> Arukas grins.
> "Caught ya' off guard, pal!" She grabs your right arm and bend it a little, only causing minor pain.
> _
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>"H-Hey, quit- Ah! Wait a sec Arukas."
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>"H-Hey, quit- Ah! Wait a sec Arukas."
> "Na-ah. I will not stop until I broke your arm!"
> "Arukas!"
> "Joke! Joke! Geez!" She let you go.
> _
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>"Remember the feeling I was having earlier?"
>How similar did this just feel to that?
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>"Remember the feeling I was having earlier?"
>How similar did this just feel to that?
> "The... feeling...?" Blink "... Waaah?!"
> It's very similar, except that it was a bit more painful that time.
> _
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>"It was almost just like it. But it hurt a bit more... I think I might've figured out my power."
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>"It was almost just like it. But it hurt a bit more... I think I might've figured out my power."
> "Your... power..."
> "Can I know what you guys are talking about?" Keine asks.
> _
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>"Earlier, we were trying to figure out what my power might be, if I had any. So, I started to think of Arukas and myself. My arm tingled a bit. Then, as I thought more, thinking about the three of us, it felt like my arm was being bent. The three of us are here, and my arm was bent, as I felt. More painfully though..."
>What size do we believe Arukas's chest is? What about Keine's?
> How much shorter is Arukas than us? Are we as tall as Keine?
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>"Earlier, we were trying to figure out what my power might be, if I had any. So, I started to think of Arukas and myself. My arm tingled a bit. Then, as I thought more, thinking about the three of us, it felt like my arm was being bent. The three of us are here, and my arm was bent, as I felt. More painfully though..."
> "So, in other words... Did you feel this could happen..."
>What size do we believe Arukas's chest is? What about Keine's?
> How much shorter is Arukas than us? Are we as tall as Keine?
> Arukas doesn't seem to be very gifted... Keine, on the other hand...
> You're the same height as Keine. Arukas only reachs your chest.
> _
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>"Yeah, but it was different, maybe it warned me of what could have happened... instead of what would happen outright."
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>"But, in short, yea. I guess I did."
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>"Yeah, but it was different, maybe it warned me of what could have happened... instead of what would happen outright."
>"But, in short, yea. I guess I did."
> "Interesting... Very interesting... I assumed you would inherit your mother's powers, not on the same scale, but something nonetheless." Keine says.
> "Aww man! This is incredible!" Arukas giggles.
> _
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>"Yeah..."
>Look a bit down.
>"...do you know anything about why did Mother leave and disappear Miss Keine ? Any clue ?"
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>"Yeah..."
>Look a bit down.
>"...do you know anything about why did Mother leave and disappear Miss Keine ? Any clue ?"
> "... I'm sorry Daiko-kun... I'm afraid I have no information to give you..."
> _
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>"It's alright..."
>Look away.
>"If i work together with you i am sure we can find something."
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>"It's alright..."
>Look away.
>"If i work together with you i am sure we can find something."
> Keine nods.
> "I will try to talk to the villagers to see if there are some sort of job for you. That said, I take my leave now to see my friend." Keine begins to leave.
> She stops and looks above her shoulder to see you.
> "Oh, and Daikoku?"
> _
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>"Yes?"
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>"Yes?"
> She smiles "It's good to see you again."
> _
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>Perk up.
>"Thanks..."
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>Perk up.
>"Thanks..."
> She nods one more time before leaving.
> "Weeell... Daiko-kun, I think I must leave now too."
> _
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>"Y-You too Arukas!?"
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>"Y-You too Arukas!?"
> "Like I said, I'm really trashed... Right now I want to rest..." She says.
> _
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>"Well be careful to not fall asleep while walking back home."
>Giggle some.
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>"Well be careful to not fall asleep while walking back home."
>Giggle some.
> "Yeah, yeah. And you don't fall asleep when eating a book, okay?" She smiles.
> _
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>"Right right."
>Smile, and once she starts to move, gently grab her arm.
>"Wait ! Before you go, please answer me something."
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>"Right right."
>Smile, and once she starts to move, gently grab her arm.
>"Wait ! Before you go, please answer me something."
> She starts to leave, but you grab her arm.
> "Uh? What is it?" She asks.
> _
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>Take a breath.
>"...w-would you like to... someday uhm...."
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>Take a breath.
>"...w-would you like to... someday uhm...."
> Arukas lean her face a bit "Like to... what?"
> _
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//Now we wait for Miniking to see if we chicken out and leave it for another day or go through with it. :v
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//Now we wait for Miniking to see if we chicken out and leave it for another day or go through with it. :v
//The parser has no objections :derp:.
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//Sorry for making everyone wait. I'm usually in school whenever I'm on and off. I'll almost always be available when my status is online for longer than normal.
>"Hang out again. Like... a date."
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>"Hang out again. Like... a date."
> "We don't have a date planned already?" She says.
> _
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>Look surprised and blush.
>"W-W-We do ?! Like a for real date ? Just the two of us together and enjoying each others' company ?"
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>Look surprised and blush.
>"W-W-We do ?! Like a for real date ? Just the two of us together and enjoying each others' company ?"
> "Uh... I was thinking that the day of the festival was a date..." She sticks out her tongue.
> _
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>"Oh. Yeah."
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>Blush more and smile.
>"I was a bit worried you wouldn't really want to have a date with me... looks like i was wrong."
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>"Oh. Yeah."
>Blush more and smile.
>"I was a bit worried you wouldn't really want to have a date with me... looks like i was wrong."
> "You're so kind, why I have to say no? Hehe" Giggles "So, the festival one is a date?"
> _
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>Nod.
>"What about the practice?"
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>Nod.
>"What about the practice?"
> "I guess you can count it! Don't worry, hehe!"
> _
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>"Alright."
>Smile.
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>Let go of her arm and hold her hand instead.
>"I'll do my best and keep our promise okay ? So keep your part of the promise too."
//Miniking-approved ?
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//Yea.
Also, no need for approval for small stuff. I'm gone a lot in school T.T
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>"Alright."
>Smile.
>Let go of her arm and hold her hand instead.
>"I'll do my best and keep our promise okay ? So keep your part of the promise too."
//Miniking-approved ?
> You take her hand.
> "Of course!" She says "I will not break any!"
> _
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>"Just like i imagined, tomorrow at the village outskirts right ? Any specific area ?"
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>"Just like i imagined, tomorrow at the village outskirts right ? Any specific area ?"
> "Hmm... Just in the outskirts, near the road. See you there?"
> _
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>Nod.
>"It's not right to leave someone waiting, especially a lady like you."
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>Nod.
>"It's not right to leave someone waiting, especially a lady like you."
> "Yeah, I know." Giggles.
> _
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>Giggle too.
>"Well have a good rest Arukas-chan, may tomorrow be a step forward for us."
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>Make sure not to forget our dates. Both time-wise and that they're dates.
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>Giggle too.
>"Well have a good rest Arukas-chan, may tomorrow be a step forward for us."
> "Yes!"
> Arukas starts to leave. Once she's far away, she turns around to see you and wave.
> "Later!"
>Make sure not to forget our dates. Both time-wise and that they're dates.
> You try to repeat in your mind that you have dates to attend. Nobody would like to be late...
> _
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>"Be seeing you!"
>Wave back.
> Start searching for things to buy from our list.
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>"Be seeing you!"
>Wave back.
> You wave to her too. She leaves afterwards.
> Start searching for things to buy from our list.
> Now that you are alone, you go to the stall of rice and vegetables you saw before.
> "... ... He isn't... normal..." Whispers to herself.
> While you ask the employee for the "excessive" amount of rice, along with some vegetables, you feel as if you are observed.
> _
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>Who whispered that ? The stall employee ?
>Take some casual looks around us, nothing too suspicious, then go back to our shopping.
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>Who whispered that ? The stall employee ?
> It was a very low whisper. Now that you realize, the employee also heard it, looking into his tent. Seems that it came from that side. He, however, doesn't pay much attention to it and keep collecting what you asked for.
>Take some casual looks around us, nothing too suspicious, then go back to our shopping.
> You look around pretending you're just looking around while you wait. Nothing seems abnormal.
> "Here, sir" The employee put two bags in front of you of rice and vegetables. "I think this will be... 560?" He says.
> _
//Random amounts FTW.
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>"Thank you."
>Pay the good sir, then evaluate what else can we buy.
>In the meanwhile, take some glances around for our mysterious observer.
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>"Thank you."
>Pay the good sir, then evaluate what else can we buy.
> You pay to the employee.
> "Thanks to you. Have a good day." He says.
> You have 1830?.
> You check the problematic list. Rice and vegetables are done. The list says "meat" too.
>In the meanwhile, take some glances around for our mysterious observer.
> You look around discreetly. You don't catch anyone looking at you.
> You are still being observed.
> _
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>Ponder if that voice we heard sounded like Sunny.
>Look around for anyone selling meat.
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>Ponder if that voice we heard sounded like Sunny.
>Look around for anyone selling meat.
> Sunny's voice sound energical. That one doesn't.
> You search with your look for some meat vendor. Soon enough, you find it a bit away from you.
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>Head there !
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>Head there !
> You head there.
> As you do so, you can feel how your observer moves from a spot to another.
> _
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>Do we have any idea of where our observer is now ?
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>Try to think of where we are now. The marketplace, and of us. See if we get any feelings.
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>Do we have any idea of where our observer is now ?
> You don't. However, judging by the times you looked around, it seems that your stalker it's in a place where you can't see her/him so easily.
> In other words, this person isn't in the streets of the village.
>Try to think of where we are now. The marketplace, and of us. See if we get any feelings.
> You make the image in your mind of you standing in the marketplace.
> You don't seem to feel anything.
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>Relax a bit then greet the meat salesperson and ask for some meat.
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>Relax a bit then greet the meat salesperson and ask for some meat.
> You let a big relaxing sigh out.
> You approach to the seller, greet him and you ask for meat.
> "Sure. How much? 300?? 500? or 700??" He asks.
> _
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>How much of the list do we have left ?
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>How much of the list do we have left ?
> There's still bread, some fruits, noodles and some sauces too. It appears to be more things in the list, but this are more of the same for reservation.
> _
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>"Um.... we have to save up, so the 300? choice seems like the best for now..."
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>"Um.... we have to save up, so the 300? choice seems like the best for now..."
> "Got it" The man begins to gather meat.
> You are still being observed.
> _
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>Endure it for now.
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>Endure it for now.
> You try not to think about this stalker.
> The meat seller, once he finally gathered a amount of meat, looks at you.
> "Here it i-... Uhm... Sir?" He asks.
> _
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>"Yes ? Something wrong ?"
>Check for our satchel and stuff.
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>"Yes ? Something wrong ?"
>Check for our satchel and stuff.
> You check yourself. All fine. You search for the money.
> "... Do you know her?" The seller then raises a hand to a direction behind you.
> _
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>"Huh?"
>Look back.
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>"Huh ?"
>Turn around.
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>"Huh ?"
>Turn around.
> You turn around to see what he means.
> He is pointing to an alley. You only see a bit of a lavender hair before this one leaving.
> "Huh... There was a woman there, looking here... It seems that she began to go as soon as I pointed her. She was beautiful, I must say." The seller says.
> _
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>"I'm not sure if I know her or not. I haven't been around much recently. I almost didn't recognize my best friend earlier, hehe."
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>"I'm not sure if I know her or not. I haven't been around much recently. I almost didn't recognize my best friend earlier, hehe."
> "I see... Whatever, here's your order" The seller lends you the bag of meat packed in plastic.
> _
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>"Thank you."
>Take the bag.
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>"Thank you."
>Take the bag.
> You take the bag.
> You now feel being observed from another place.
> _
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>Start searching for the next item.
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>Start searching for the next item.
> You're gonna take your leave, but the voice of the seller stops you.
> "Err... Sir? Pay me, please..." He says.
> _
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>"I always feel like somebody's watching me..." (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bQwin3Vv0k)
>"Oh, s-sorry. My apologies."
>Pay the man.
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>"I-I'm really sorry!"
>Hand out the money required to pay him.
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>"I always feel like somebody's watching me..." (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bQwin3Vv0k)
> You nailed it.
>"Oh, s-sorry. My apologies."
>Pay the man.
>"I-I'm really sorry!"
>Hand out the money required to pay him.
> You give the money to the man, ashamed.
> "Thank you sir." He bows one time.
> _
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>"S-Sorry again." Bow in return.
>Now start for another item.
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>"S-Sorry again." Bow in return.
>Now start for another item.
> You leave.
> It seems that the stalls of bread, sauce, noodles and fruits are close to each other.
> You have 1530?.
> _
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>Head for them with our stuff.
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>Head for them with our stuff.
> You begin to buy all the things.
> Fortunately, this time nothing strange happened.
> The sensation of being observed persists, however.
> You ended up with 200?.
> _
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>Try to find an empty place that's still wide enough for us to be observed from.
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>Try to find an empty place that's still wide enough for us to be observed from.
> You keep walking, trying to find some place with enough wideness.
> You stop at one edge of the village. You have a very large and plain space.
> _
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>Do we still feel like we are being observed ?
>If so: "You can come out now, don't be shy."
>Smile and wait paciently.
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>Do we still feel like we are being observed ?
>If so: "You can come out now, don't be shy."
>Smile and wait paciently.
> A couple of minutes pass away.
> Finally, someone comes out from the alleys.
> _
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>Look at said person and smile.
>"Hello there."
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>Look at said person and smile.
>"Hello there."
> You look at your stalker and you greet her.
> "... Hello..." The lavender hair girl replies. Her pupils are heart shaped.
> She has masks in blue flames orbiting her.
> _
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>"Nice to meet you Miss, what is your name ?"
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>"Nice to meet you Miss, what is your name ?"
> The girl doesn't answer. She just keeps looking you with a poker face.
> _
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>"...um... my name is Daikoku Susumu, a half-youkai from the village."
>Look a bit curiously at the masks.
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>"...um... my name is Daikoku Susumu, a half-youkai from the village."
>Look a bit curiously at the masks.
> She still doesn't answer.
> You can see a demon-like mask. A monkey one too. She has various types of masks.
> Near her face is a fox-like mask.
> _
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>Slowly approach her and try to get her attention.
>"Miss ? Is something wrong ?"
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>Slowly approach her and try to get her attention.
>"Miss ? Is something wrong ?"
> You start to approach quietly. She doesn't seem to have a problem with that.
> ... And she doesn't seem to say anything, too. She is just... looking at you.
> _
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>Don't approach. Just ask.
//Welp, nvm. A few seconds too late... :(
>"Um... you alright?"
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>Don't approach. Just ask.
//Welp, nvm. A few seconds too late... :(
>"Um... you alright?"
//Sorry for the ninja'd .-.
> "Yeah" She says... still looking at you.
> _
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>"Oh good, so um..."
>Fidget some.
>"You are the girl that was following me around while i shopped right ?"
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>"Oh good, so um..."
>Fidget some.
>"You are the girl that was following me around while i shopped right ?"
> "Yes." She replies.
> _
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>"Did you want me for something?"
-
>"Did you want me for something?"
> "No. You are interesting."
> _
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>"Oh. Thank you. What makes you think so?"
-
>Do we know what kind of Youkai she is?
-
>Do we know what kind of Youkai she is?
> You don't. You do not even know if she is a youkai.
>"Oh. Thank you. What makes you think so?"
> "When I saw you, I just begin to feel that you are really interesting." She says, still with her poker face "Except for the shopping part. That was boring as hell."
> _
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>Laugh a bit.
>"Sorry. I needed a few things, and I haven't went shopping in a long time. Wish I could've made it more interesting for you then."
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>Laugh a bit.
>"Sorry. I needed a few things, and I haven't went shopping in a long time. Wish I could've made it more interesting for you then."
> "In what way?" She asks.
> _
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>"...Not sure."
>Shrug.
>"What would you have wanted to see happen?"
-
>"...Not sure."
>Shrug.
>"What would you have wanted to see happen?"
> "I don't know" She says.
> The fox mask starts to orbitate her. One orbiting mask of a happy man stops and is now near her face.
> "Maybe that you steal some food and, little by little, more and more people would chase you all over Gensokyo until there was a point where you can not be pursued because... everyone is after you." She finishes.
> _
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>"Hehehe. I nearly forgot to pay earlier, so it almost happened. Everyone in Gensokyo though... Whew, I don't think I could outrun that many people."
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>"Hehehe. I nearly forgot to pay earlier, so it almost happened. Everyone in Gensokyo though... Whew, I don't think I could outrun that many people."
> "You are really strange... You don't know who I am? Why don't you run or something? She asks.
> _
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>"No, I don't. You seem really nice. How about we introduce ourselves properly this time?"
>Hold out our hand.
>"I'm Daikoku Susumu. It's nice to meet you."
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>"No, I don't. You seem really nice. How about we introduce ourselves properly this time?"
>Hold out our hand.
>"I'm Daikoku Susumu. It's nice to meet you."
> "..."
> The girl looks at your hand, then at your eyes. She repeat this actions two more times. With her poker face, of course.
> "You really are someone strange..." She holds your hand "... Kokoro. Hata no Kokoro."
> _
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>Give a light handshake.
>"What's strange is that you expected me to run. It'd be rude to just leave like that."
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>Give a light handshake.
>"What's strange is that you expected me to run. It'd be rude to just leave like that."
> "It's what people normally do" The girl, that you now know her name is Kokoro, says.
> _
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>"That's really mean... Why would they do that?"
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>"That's really mean... Why would they do that?"
> "They run because I attack them"
> _
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>"Huh? You attack them? Why?"
-
>"Huh? You attack them? Why?"
> "Because I want to be the new and improved Kuchisake-onna"
> _
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>"Kuchi-oh... You're the one people have been talking about? Why do you want this though?"
-
>"Also... New and improved? How? Why?"
-
>"Kuchi-oh... You're the one people have been talking about? Why do you want this though?"
> "Because I want to be the new and improved Kuchisake-onna" She repeats... what she just said.
>"Also... New and improved? How? Why?"
> "The new and improved Kuchisake-onna is not affected by hair products like pomade. The new and improved Kuchisake-onna is much stronger than the past Kuchisake-onna." She says normally, and her inexpresive face doesn't help.
> _
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>"But many people have started being fearful of you, and some are thinking about retaliating. Do you really want this?"
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>"But many people have started being fearful of you, and some are thinking about retaliating. Do you really want this?"
> The happy mask orbitates her. Now a sad woman mask is near her face.
> "But... I want to be the new and improved Kuchisake-onna..."
> _
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>"Maybe something can be worked out...You aren't hurting anyone badly, right?"
-
>"Maybe something can be worked out...You aren't hurting anyone badly, right?"
> "I couldn't do it... because they always escape from me..."
> _
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>"Is that good or bad for you?"
-
>"Is that good or bad for you?"
> "It's bad, obviously. If they escape, then how can I become the new and improved Kuchisake-onna?"
> _
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>"Can you please tell me what you would gain from becoming the new and improved Kuchisake-onna?"
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>"They'll still know it's you though, right? And if they try the trick, it won't work. If they run before you have to attack them, then no one needs to get hurt."
-
>"Can you please tell me what you would gain from becoming the new and improved Kuchisake-onna?"
> "Well... I can..."
> Silence.
> "... I can..."
> More silence.
> "... ... ... I don't know. I just know I want to be the new and improved Kuchisake-onna."
>"They'll still know it's you though, right? And if they try the trick, it won't work. If they run before you have to attack them, then no one needs to get hurt."
> "I have to ask them if I am pretty... No matter what they respond, I will attack them... So I better save time and attack them inmediately. That's how the Kuchisake-onna is."
> _
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>"Don't you want to try something different though? Something people will like you for?"
-
>"Don't you want to try something different though? Something people will like you for?"
> "Like what?" She asks.
> _
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>"Do you know how to use Danmaku?"
-
>"Do you know how to use Danmaku?"
> "Of course I do"
> _
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>"Why don't you join the Village Team for the Danmaku Festival then ? It will be great !"
-
//We could probably ask her to join us. They said there could be teams of more than just two.
>"Winning will definitely get you recognized."
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>"Why don't you join the Village Team for the Danmaku Festival then ? It will be great !"
//We could probably ask her to join us. They said there could be teams of more than just two.
>"Winning will definitely get you recognized."
> "Village Team? Danmaku Festival?" Kokoro leans her head a bit.
> The sad woman mask orbitates. The monkey one is now near her face.
> "What do you mean?" She still has her poker face. "And what good would it do to be recognized?"
> _
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>"You'll be popular. People will know you. There's a chance to make friends there too."
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>"And isn't that what you would get with being the new Kuchisake-onna ? You would take part in a competition to see who has the most gorgeous and beautiful danmaku patterns, it's better than hurting someone and getting in trouble right ?"
>Keep our smile.
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>"You'll be popular. People will know you. There's a chance to make friends there too."
> "..." Kokoro looks at the sky, like if she was thinking. "I don't have friends... I'm not popular... And people doesn't seem to care about me if I don't attack them..."
> Blink.
> "Are these things really important...?"
>"And isn't that what you would get with being the new Kuchisake-onna ? You would take part in a competition to see who has the most gorgeous and beautiful danmaku patterns, it's better than hurting someone and getting in trouble right ?"
>Keep our smile.
> "... I'm sure I can make gorgeous danmaku too..."
> It appears that Kokoro it's still thinking.
> _
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>"I'll be your friend then. People will care about you in a good way if you do something they like too. Like, me for example. I don't want you to get hurt or hated, because you're nice."
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>"Having friends is the same as having people that you care about and want to be at their side, and they also care about you."
>Look to the sky.
>"Together they have fun and enjoy each other's company, and help each other when you need them."
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>"I'll be your friend then. People will care about you in a good way if you do something they like too. Like, me for example. I don't want you to get hurt or hated, because you're nice."
> Kokoro look at you "You... don't want bad things happen to me...? You want to be... my friend...?"
>"Having friends is the same as having people that you care about and want to be at their side, and they also care about you."
>Look to the sky.
>"Together they have fun and enjoy each other's company, and help each other when you need them."
> "... ... ..."
> Kokoro's masks orbitate, including the monkey one. It seems that they can't decide what mask have to be near Kokoro's face...
> Finally, one gets closer to the face of Kokoro. It's a happy woman face mask.
> "... Do you really mean it...? It's not a trick because I want to be the new and improved Kuchisake-onna...?"
> _
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>"Of course. I'd like to spend more time with you and get to know you more. The masks you have near you look wondrous and amazing. I'd be really upset if something bad happened to you. You don't deserve that."
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>"Of course. I'd like to spend more time with you and get to know you more. The masks you have near you look wondrous and amazing. I'd be really upset if something bad happened to you. You don't deserve that."
> "I... I wil... think... about it..." She mumbles.
> _
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>Nod.
>"Alright. I really hope we can meet again soon Kokoro. I gotta go now though. At least to put what I shopped for at home."
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>"Take care okay ? I wouldn't want you getting hurt or anything, besides, there is also someone else that is my friend that also wants to be your friend."
>Bow with a smile
>"It was a great pleasure to meet you Kokoro-chan, can i call you this please ?"
>Allow parsing of the posts.
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>Let's keep it just between us and Kokoro. We can bring Arukas into things later.
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//I dunno... if you say so...
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>"Take care okay ? I wouldn't want you getting hurt or anything, besides, there is also someone else that is my friend that also wants to be your friend."
>Bow with a smile
>"It was a great pleasure to meet you Kokoro-chan, can i call you this please ?"
>Allow parsing of the posts.
>Let's keep it just between us and Kokoro. We can bring Arukas into things later.
> "... Yes, you can... But how I call you...?" She says.
> _
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>"Daiko."
>Give her a smile.
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>"Daiko."
>Give her a smile.
> "... Daiko... I guess that's fine"
> _
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>"Again, I really hope we can meet again later."
>Start heading back home with our groceries.
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>"Again, I really hope we can meet again later."
>Start heading back home with our groceries.
> You start heading to your beloved home.
> "Also... Another thing..." She says.
> _
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>"Huh?"
>Look to her.
-
>"Huh?"
>Look to her.
> You turn around to see her.
> "... Am I pretty?" She asks.
> _
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>Nod.
>"Yes."
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>Nod.
>"Yes."
> "Really?"
> _
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>Nod again.
>"Your hair looks beautiful. Your eyes and your hair compliment each other very well too."
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>Nod again.
>"Your hair looks beautiful. Your eyes and your hair compliment each other very well too."
> Kokoro this time doesn't say anything.
> Instead, she turn around, giving her back to you.
> She looks above her shoulder. Incredibly enough, she has a little smile.
> "Thank you..." Says.
> _
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>Smile back.
>"You're welcome, although i just said the truth Kokoro-chan, no need to thank me."
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>Smile back.
>"You're welcome, although i just said the truth Kokoro-chan, no need to thank me."
> "Thank you... You are pretty, too."
> _
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>Blush some.
>"U-Uh i don't think i am that pretty, i think i look pretty normal..."
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>Blush some.
>"U-Uh i don't think i am that pretty, i think i look pretty normal..."
> "For me you are pretty, and that's all I need."
> _
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>"O-Oh... Thank you, Kokoro."
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>"O-Oh... Thank you, Kokoro."
> She smile a little bit more.
> "I'm just saying the truth. See you later, Daiko"
> Kokoro leaves.
> _
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>"You too."
>Start heading home.
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>"You too."
>Start heading home.
> You go home.
> Right now it's sunset.
> Yes, you're a casanova, idiot.
> You hear a voice in your head.
> _
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>"Huh?"
>Look around a bit.
-
>"Huh?"
>Look around a bit.
> You look around. Nobody seems to be here.
> What the hell are you doing? I'm right here!
> You hear it again.
> _
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>"Me?"
-
>Do we recognize said voice ?
>"Here where ?"
-
>"Me?"
>Do we recognize said voice ?
>"Here where ?"
> Yes, you! IN YOUR STUPID MIND!
> You don't recognize that voice. You just know it's a female voice.
> _
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>"C-Casanova? I-I'm just trying to be friendly."
//Will be gone for a while again. Hopefully things don't go unfixable.
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>"I just saw the opportunity to have a new friend, plus i already have feelings for someone else Miss !"
>Blush.
>"W-We even have a date marked at the Danmaku Festival !"
-
>"C-Casanova? I-I'm just trying to be friendly."
//Will be gone for a while again. Hopefully things don't go unfixable.
> Yeah, yeah, whatever.
>"I just saw the opportunity to have a new friend, plus i already have feelings for someone else Miss !"
>Blush.
>"W-We even have a date marked at the Danmaku Festival !"
> Look, pal. I don't really care what relationships you have. Can you let me out? I'm just sick of being here in this box like thingie in your head.. The voice says,
> _
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>"Eh... how ? Who are you anyways ?"
>Tap our feet.
-
>"Eh... how ? Who are you anyways ?"
>Tap our feet.
> Who am I? You don't even know that? I am you.
> _
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>"Box thingy? And, I'm a guy..."
>Try to imagine a possible box with someone in it. A female, that is.
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>"If you are me, then why are you acting like you are a completely independent person ? Besides this is the first time i ever hear you on my mind."
-
>"Box thingy? And, I'm a guy..."
>Try to imagine a possible box with someone in it. A female, that is.
> You make a image of a box in a pitch black place in your mind and you try to make a image of a woman.
> The box suddenly changes to a purple opened one. A black cat is inside it.
> The cat look where you are supposed to be.
> See? The voice belongs to the cat. It seems she's talking with her mind.
>"If you are me, then why are you acting like you are a completely independent person ? Besides this is the first time i ever hear you on my mind."
> Because I tried to talk with you since we have knowledge of things! I was inside this thing for twenty years! You know wh has twenty years too? You! And with that I mean me too! I have my own mind, but you and me are the same!"
-
>"Huh... This is pretty weird and... unexpected."
>Try to pick the cat up out of the box, if we can think of ourself in our mind.
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>"So why are you a cat of all things ? I was expecting like a fenale version of myself or something."
-
>"Huh... This is pretty weird and... unexpected."
>Try to pick the cat up out of the box, if we can think of ourself in our mind.
> Oh, you don't say?
> You try to think on yourself to make you appear in the place you're seeing.
> It's hard, but it appears that you make it... somehow.
> You get closer and try to lift the cat. It's... really heavy... No, it's impossible to move her.
> You can't She says. You can't let me out like that. I need you to let me control your body! It's my body, too!
>"So why are you a cat of all things ? I was expecting like a female version of myself or something."
> Dunno. Maybe this is the image that I left with at the end. And yes, it's most likely that I am your "female self"... and you are my "male self".
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>"H-How will i know that you won't try anything funny then ?"
-
>"H-How will i know that you won't try anything funny then ?"
> I don't promise anything. I've been twenty years here! It's my turn now!
> _
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>"Ok look, that may be true, but i can't have you messing around with stuff from all the 20 years of my life, let's go home and when we are alone in our room, we'll deal with that okay ?"
>Keep heading home.
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>"Ok look, that may be true, but i can't have you messing around with stuff from all the 20 years of my life, let's go home and when we are alone in our room, we'll deal with that okay ?"
>Keep heading home.
> You continue your way to home.
> Hey! I said now! Let me out! Let me ooout!
> You start to feel the same pain in your chest you felt with the word "faith".
> _
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>"Ugh... wait... when i was with Arukas-chan, and i felt that pain when she said the word 'Faith', was that you ?"
>Keep heading home.
>"Is your name 'Faith' ?"
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>"At least let me get home and get the stuff to Obaa-san."
-
>"Ugh... wait... when i was with Arukas-chan, and i felt that pain when she said the word 'Faith', was that you ?"
>Keep heading home.
>"Is your name 'Faith' ?"
> And you think I don't felt it?
> You continue.
> No. Logically, my name is the same as yours... SADLY. I don't want people calling me "Daikoku". It's a boy name... No thanks. Meow.
>"At least let me get home and get the stuff to Obaa-san."
> ... Fine. Grandma Sakura is waiting for us.
> _
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>"Well you don't *have* to call yourself Daikoku, after all i was named like that because i was a boy, you can get yourself a name you like i guess then."
>How late is it ?
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>"Well you don't *have* to call yourself Daikoku, after all i was named like that because i was a boy, you can get yourself a name you like i guess then."
>How late is it ?
> Even if I don't want to be called "Daikoku", I still don't know what name I can have...
> It's sunset already.
> _
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>"Huh.... how about Kagura ?"
>Check for our satchel and shoppings, everything alright ?
-
>"Huh.... how about Kagura ?"
>Check for our satchel and shoppings, everything alright ?
> Kagura? ... ... It doesn't sound bad. More ideas?
> You make sure everything is in order. Yes, everything alright.
> _
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>"Uh... Tsubaki... Karin... Verdandi like the norn of the present... Ryune... Amira... oh, and Chiyome, those are all that i have for now."
>Take a mental break.
>"Did you like any ?"
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>"Uh... Tsubaki... Karin... Verdandi like the norn of the present... Ryune... Amira... oh, and Chiyome, those are all that i have for now."
>Take a mental break.
>"Did you like any ?"
> Weeell... Let me think about it and I will give you an answer later.
> _
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//Have fun. :D
>"Okay, so you are me and at the same time not me right ? Does that mean you know everything i know but you don't have the same tastes i do ?"
>How are we from home ?
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//Have fun. :D
>"Okay, so you are me and at the same time not me right ? Does that mean you know everything i know but you don't have the same tastes i do ?"
>How are we from home ?
//Actually, I would like that you and Mini (And other players, but the two of you are the most actives) give her a name. I'm not gonna say anything else because it will be spoiler :P.
> You hit the target with that.
> You aren't so far away. Maybe a couple of minutes of more walking.
> _
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>"Huh, that's a really intriguing thing, i wonder why did this happen to us... should we tell Obaa-san about this ? Or maybe Miss Keine or Arukas ?"
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>"Huh, that's a really intriguing thing, i wonder why did this happen to us... should we tell Obaa-san about this ? Or maybe Miss Keine or Arukas ?"
> Tell me... How do you expect them to react when you tell them that you have a cat that can not leave a box of your mind? And said cat tells you that you and her are the same living thing?
> _
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>"Well... Arukas might believe it. Maybe... What about Kiku for a name?"
>"Also, if you've been stuck for twenty years, then I'm really sorry about that..."
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>"Well... Arukas might believe it. Maybe... What about Kiku for a name?"
> Don't give me a "might", I want a "surely".
> I can think about that one too.
>"Also, if you've been stuck for twenty years, then I'm really sorry about that..."
> At least I could see what you've done all these years. Being alone in this place for twenty year it could have been VERY boring.
> _
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>"Well if only we had someone that understood this kind of stuff..."
>In our studies, did we ever find something about a youkai that can feel for other's souls, or that can study or read minds ?
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>Continue on.
>"Thinking back to what I've been doing for so long until today though, I bet it still was boring for you..."
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>"Well if only we had someone that understood this kind of stuff..."
>In our studies, did we ever find something about a youkai that can feel for other's souls, or that can study or read minds ?
> Only you acknowledge about a mind reading youkai species. They are named "Satori", and they have a third eye that can read the mind of someone.
>Continue on.
>"Thinking back to what I've been doing for so long until today though, I bet it still was boring for you..."
> You keep heading to home. There's not much walking left.
> VERY boring.
> _
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>"Sorry about that. Wasn't the best time of my life..."
//Will be back for a much longer time in about an hour.
-
>"Sorry about that. Wasn't the best time of my life..."
//Will be back for a much longer time in about an hour.
> You don't say? She says sarcastically.
> _
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>"Hm... i guess the only person that wouls believe us is a Satori, but i don't know any that live around here."
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>"Hm... i guess the only person that wouls believe us is a Satori, but i don't know any that live around here."
> And I neither do, obviously.
> You can see your home.
> _
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>"Home sweet home, let's see how Obaa-san is faring."
>Head inside.
>"Obaa-saaaaaan ! I'm home !"
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>"Home sweet home, let's see how Obaa-san is faring."
>Head inside.
>"Obaa-saaaaaan ! I'm home !"
> "Ah, Daiko-kun." She is sitting in a pillow. She's drinking some tea. "Welcome back"
> _
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>"Thank you Obaa-san."
>Close the door and deposit the goods.
>"I brought the groceries and donated to the shrine, i took a while because a lot of stuff happened too."
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>"Thank you Obaa-san."
>Close the door and deposit the goods.
>"I brought the groceries and donated to the shrine, i took a while because a lot of stuff happened too."
> "I understand. Things can get rough some times"
> If only she knew...
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>"Would you like me for anything else?"
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>Think this on our head for her: "Yeah, once i tell her all that we need we can go to our room and work on that, don't worry okay ?"
>"Yeah... but today was a great day ! I met up with Arukas-chan and Miss Keine again !"
>Smile.
>"Those two still remembered and cared for me even after this time, especially Arukas-chan..."
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>"Would you like me for anything else?"
> "I'd like you to take a rest. You deserve it" She smiles warmly.
>Think this on our head for her: "Yeah, once i tell her all that we need we can go to our room and work on that, don't worry okay ?"
>"Yeah... but today was a great day ! I met up with Arukas-chan and Miss Keine again !"
>Smile.
>"Those two still remembered and cared for me even after this time, especially Arukas-chan..."
> I guess...
> "Oh, no big surprise there. Those two really appreciate you. Everyone who meet you have the honor to know a noble man"
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>"Thank you Obaa-san."
>Bow and head to our room.
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>"Thank you Obaa-san."
>Bow and head to our room.
>Wait, don't.
>"Obaa-san... also another important thing, it seems like i did inherit Mother's abilities, i was able to feel and in a way, foresee an event in the future earlier, but it happened differently from what i had felt."
//Shouldn' 't we tell her ?
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//Sure.
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//Okay.
>Parse that command.
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>"Thank you Obaa-san."
> "Thanks to you for doing this requests, Daiko-kun"
>Wait, don't.
>"Obaa-san... also another important thing, it seems like i did inherit Mother's abilities, i was able to feel and in a way, foresee an event in the future earlier, but it happened differently from what i had felt."
//Shouldn' 't we tell her ?
> "---" Sakura close her eyes.
> Looks like she's thinking.
> "Then, I'm very sorry for you"
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>"Huh? Why?"
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>"...does this have anything to do with what happened to mother ?"
>Sit down with her.
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>"Huh? Why?"
>"...does this have anything to do with what happened to mother ?"
>Sit down with her.
> You sit next to her.
> "..."
> Sakura open her eyes. She has a serious look.
> "Let me ask you something..." Her eyes meet yours "You think this "predict the future events" thing is good and cool, don't you...?"
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>"Well, it can be scary..."
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>"Not entirely... The first thing I seemed to predict was just a feeling, which was more painful than it depicted..."
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>"It looks like a harsh ability, that demands great responsibility, but if i use it correctly, then i can take choices for a better future for me and everyone else."
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>"Well, it can be scary..."
>"Not entirely... The first thing I seemed to predict was just a feeling, which was more painful than it depicted..."
>"It looks like a harsh ability, that demands great responsibility, but if i use it correctly, then i can take choices for a better future for me and everyone else."
> "... Let's put an example..." Sakura puts her cup in the table "Can you please lend me your cardgame for a moment?"
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>Nod and retrieve our cardgame.
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>Nod and retrieve our cardgame.
> You take the cardgame out of your bag. You give it to Sakura.
> She then put a card in the table. It's a jack of diamonds.
> "This is you." She says.
> Puts another card, next to the jack of diamonds. It's a joker.
> "And this is your powers."
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>"Okay..."
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>"So you mean that my powers act as a wildcard ? How exactly so ?"
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>"Okay..."
>"So you mean that my powers act as a wildcard ? How exactly so ?"
> She raises her hand, in a way to say to you to stop for a moment.
> "Your power will make you predict a future event. Let's say... a good one"
> She puts one heart card just above jack of diamonds, touching the cards each other just a tiny bit.
> "You are very happy for what is going to happen to you..." She puts a finger for a moment on the joker "Let's not forget that it's because this..."
> She puts another card. This time, it's one of spades card. This one touchs the first heart card.
> "This time, the next event it's a bad one. Let's say that you want to solve it... Let's predict a solution, then..."
> She puts now two cards touching the first spades card. They are two of hearts and two of clubs.
> "But surprise... there's another problem and another good thing..."
> She puts more cards. Three of spades, three of clubs and three of diamonds.
> "You try to predict a solution... and you only predict more problems..." She looks at you "Are you following me?"
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>Nod.
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>Nod.
> "To summarize things, if you get too attached to this ability, you can transform yourself from a clear mind..."
> Sakura lets all of the cards fall her hand to the table... Every heart, club, spade, or diamond card is touching your card directly or by connection of the other cards. All the kings, queens and the three other jacks are in the ground.
> "... to a messy mind, thinking only about predictions. Being a messy mind makes you take the wrong decisions... Taking wrong decisions make the other people..." She looks at the kings, queens and jacks. "... give their back to you. And... Taking bad decision while alone... can destroy yourself..."
> She closes her eyes.
> "And let's not forget..." She raises the joker card. "... that all it's because of this..."
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>"Er..."
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>"Er..."
> T-This woman...
> "... Promise me that you aren't going to be like that..." She says, after opening her eyes and looking at yours.
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>"...i won't, i won't pursue my predictions like that, sometimes you just have to take it blindly and trust yourself."
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>Just say that we won't.
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>"...i won't, i won't pursue my predictions like that, sometimes you just have to take it blindly and trust yourself."
>Just say that we won't.
> "Like you said, this is a wildcard... but a wildcard that can backfire."
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>"Was that what happened to Mother ? Was that why she went away ?"
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>"Was that what happened to Mother ? Was that why she went away ?"
> "I don't know... I only know that she was in great pressure, and all because the predictions..."
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>"Okay..."
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>"Okay..."
> She nods and begins to collect the cards.
> "Who knows? Maybe with that ability... you can found my daughter and your mother..."
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>"Obaa-san... are you also a yuki-onna ?"
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>"Obaa-san... are you also a yuki-onna ?"
> "No, Daiko-kun..."
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>"Then what are you Obaa-san ?"
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>"Then what are you Obaa-san ?"
> "..."
> She laughs a bit after fully collecting the card game. She give it to you, then.
> "There are things that will be known in their right time" She says with a smile.
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>"Obaa-san... you are truly a mystery..."
>Smile.
>"Thank you for the talk, and thank you for adopting Mother."
>Bow.
>"May i head to my room now ?"
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>"Obaa-san... you are truly a mystery..."
>Smile.
>"Thank you for the talk, and thank you for adopting Mother."
>Bow.
>"May i head to my room now ?"
> "Go on. Rest."
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>Nod and head to our room.
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>Nod and head to our room.
> You stand up and head to your room. Once inside, you close the door.
> Alright. Let's get down to business. Can you NOW let me out? The voice says.
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>"Alright. How does it work?"
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>"Alright. How does it work?"
> The question here is HOW you want me to know that?
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>"Then how did you know that I couldn't let you out unless you have control over my body?"
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>"Then how did you know that I couldn't let you out unless you have control over my body?"
> Because it's the only way I can think of... Do you have a better idea? Eating all those books gived you any knowledge about it?
> _
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>"Not sure. You'd know too, wouldn't you? Or did you just ignore those?"
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>"Not sure. You'd know too, wouldn't you? Or did you just ignore those?"
> All the information you have gotten in your life I have it too, so that's a no. We still can have different ideas, that's why I'm asking..
> _
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>"Oh... What if you try to move part of my body?"
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>"Oh... What if you try to move part of my body?"
> The old fashioned way, huh? Fine. I will try.
> The cat begins to move her upper right paw up and down, in an attempt to move your right arm. She looks... hilarious.
> _
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>Do we feel anything? If not, do the following...
>"E-Er... Well, try to get out of the box yourself."
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>Do we feel anything? If not, do the following...
>"E-Er... Well, try to get out of the box yourself."
> You don't feel anything.
> I already tried. There is always a part of my body that should be touching the bottom of this... box... If I try move, for example, my left paw, while the rest of my body is outside, it just feels like I can't move my paw.
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>Try to imagine the box away.
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>Try to imagine the box away.
> Think, think... You try to think the box not being there.
> You feel pain in your chest.
> Nyah! W-What are you doing?!
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>Stop it!
>"Sorry! I was trying to free you by removing the box. But it looks like it's not gonna work..."
>"I'm afraid to try, but what do you think would happen if I got in the box too? Would both of us be stuck?"
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>Stop it!
>"Sorry! I was trying to free you by removing the box. But it looks like it's not gonna work..."
>"I'm afraid to try, but what do you think would happen if I got in the box too? Would both of us be stuck?"
> You stop. The pain ceases.
> You surely are reckless, pal. What if we end up in a limbo forever? ... ... But I admit that I am also curious.
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>"Yea... a bit too reckless to try though..."
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>"Yea... a bit too reckless to try though..."
> By the way... That pain... why do we feel it? It seems is always linked to me...
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>"Well, there was the thing about faith too..."
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>"Well, there was the thing about faith too..."
> But what has to do the faith in all here? It's not just a single damned word?
> _
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>"Arukas said we had faith."
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>"Arukas said we had faith."
> Ugh, that girl it's just so cryptic. Why you tolerate her?
> _
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>"You don't like her?"
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>"You don't like her?"
> Unlike you, there's something about her that just doesn't fit in my little head... The worst thing it's that I don't know what it is. It's not I don't like her in general, but I just don't like her to be a cryptic book sometimes that none of us can decipher.
> _
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>"She was acting weird that one time. Hm... Well, lifting the box upside down probably won't work... What else do you remember? Were you just this cat your... our whole life?"
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>"She was acting weird that one time. Hm... Well, lifting the box upside down probably won't work... What else do you remember? Were you just this cat your... our whole life?"
> Yeah. It's hard to believe? Hmm.. Why don't you try to lift me up again? Maybe if you try harder...
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>"Alright."
>Grab hold of the cat again and try to lift her.
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>"Alright."
>Grab hold of the cat again and try to lift her.
> You grab the cat.
> Meow.
> You try to lift her.
> Just keep going, don't mind me. I want to get out.
> You keep trying with all your strength.
> It feels... that you are lifting her a bit?
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>"I-I think it's working."
>Keep at it.
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>"I-I think it's working."
>Keep at it.
> You keep going.
> It feels too that something is pulling her back to the box.
> ...?!
> You still keep pulling. You feel, however, that you are going to fall too...
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>"You feel that? I think something or someone might be stopping us."
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>"You feel that? I think something or someone might be stopping us."
> I-I feel too that you will-
> Being so focused on lifting her and not paying attention to yourself, you fall ... straight to the box.
> Everything is dark now.
> ...
> You start to open your eyes.
> You can't see anything, but feel that something is blocking your eyesight. It feels like cloth in your head.
//See you guys tomorrow. Enjoy cliffhanger :P
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Don't you dare. I know I'm gonna miss stuff then.
>"Kiku!?"
>Try to remove the cloth.
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//Don't you dare. I know I'm gonna miss stuff then.
>"Kiku!?"
>Try to remove the cloth.
//I'm gonna make sure that you are online to continue this, so don't worry so much about that.
> You call for your cat friend. No one answers.
> It's somewhat hard to remove the cloth... It's like you are wrapped in clothes.
> _
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>"Hello ?!"
>Keep trying to break free !
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>"Kiku, please answer me!"
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>"Hello ?!"
>Keep trying to break free !
> You keep trying. Soon enough, you finally remove all the cloth that was surrounding you.
> It was just one of the clothes that did you left at the floor...
> Wait... How is that possible? And why everything is so huge?
> Or rather... why are you so small?
>"Kiku, please answer me!"
> You call again for her. Again, no response.
> _
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>"KIKUU! PLEASE RESPOOONND!
>Examine ourself.
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>"KIKUU! PLEASE RESPOOONND!
>Examine ourself.
> W-What?! W-What happened?! The voice suddenly appears.
> You examine yourself. Black hair... Paws? Short body? Tail? Strange tingling in your ears?
> You are... a cat.
> _
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>"E-Ehh!? I-I'm a cat now!? Kiku, are you alright!?"
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>"E-Ehh!? I-I'm a cat now!? Kiku, are you alright!?"
> A-A cat? T-Then... what I am... ... ... UWAAAAAHHH?!?! The voice screams in surprise.
> _
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>Try to imagine what Kiku looks like. Or try to see our body out there.
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>Move around our room.
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>Move around our room.
> You begin to explore your room in your new appearance. It... feels weird and difficult to walk in four legs.
>Try to imagine what Kiku looks like. Or try to see our body out there.
> You let your imagination fly again, trying to decipher how she looks like now.
> In your mind, the purple box appears again. This time is much larger.
> You are still a cat in your mind.
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>"Alright, try opening it now."
>Attempt to imagine the box opening.
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>"Kiku? What's going on? How do you see like this?"
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>"Alright, try opening it now."
>Attempt to imagine the box opening.
> You easily open the box with your imagination.
> "I-I'm..."
> Inside it, there is a girl with a brown kimono, just like yours, but this is a female one. She has black hair and... cat ears... along with a cat tail... She isn't as tall as you in your human form.
> "I-I'm a human!
>"Kiku? What's going on? How do you see like this?"
> "I-I don't know! I was unconscious just a moment ago!"
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>"Um... i am not sure about the human thing... check you head and back."
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>"Um... i am not sure about the human thing... check you head and back."
> "Eh?" She raises her hands to touch her head.
> Twitch twitch. Her ears react when touching them.
> "Eeeeh??"
> She guide her hands to her back. Soon enough, she grabs her tail.
> "Whaaat?! I am a Neko!" She shouts.
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>"So we actually switched... at least we're not both stuck... Kiku, what do you want to try first, like this?"
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>"Yep, so you are a youkai, while i'm a little cat now."
>Approach the box.
>"Try coming out of the box now."
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>"So how would we even switch back? Same way?"
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>"So we actually switched... at least we're not both stuck... Kiku, what do you want to try first, like this?"
> "I-I don't really known... I'm so impressed right now..." She says, voice shaking a bit.
>"Yep, so you are a youkai, while i'm a little cat now."
>Approach the box.
>"Try coming out of the box now."
> "Good idea!" She walks to one end to get out "It was about ti-"
> Thunk.
> ... She falls backwards.
> "... My damned luck" You hear her say.
>"So how would we even switch back? Same way?"
> "I don't know" She is lying down in the box "But... but..."
> You hear a little sobbing.
> "It's no faaair! I am the one supposed to be outside if that's the case, not YOU!" The girl cries.
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>"I don't get it either... this box is annoying..."
>Try to imagine a saw or cutting object inside the box too, or imagining the box losing it's walls.
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>So we're the one out in the real world, as a cat?
>"Hold on, don't cry Kiku, we can still think of things."
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>"I don't get it either... this box is annoying..."
>Try to imagine a saw or cutting object inside the box too, or imagining the box losing it's walls.
> You try to imagine something sharp. It's impossible to do it inside the box, but a saw appears outside.
> Then you try to imagine the box without it's walls.
> You begin to feel pain in your cat body.
>So we're the one out in the real world, as a cat?
>"Hold on, don't cry Kiku, we can still think of things."
> Yes. You are a cat in the real world. It's like you and her swapped bodies.
> "I-I'm sick of this! Sick of this box! Sick of ALL of this! I want a life too! I WANT IT SO BAD!"
> You feel the pain even more.
> _
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>"Eaghh !"
>Endure a bit the pain.
>"If only we had any way of sharing the body equally... guh...it's painful..."
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>Try and describe the pain to ourself more.
>"I don't get why there's that pain... Maybe it's something that can help."
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>"Eaghh !"
>Endure a bit the pain.
>"If only we had any way of sharing the body equally... guh...it's painful..."
> You start to resist the pain.
> "Nyaaah!" The girl hugs herself. "Make it stop! Make it stooop!!
> You can hear crack sounds.
>Try and describe the pain to ourself more.
>"I don't get why there's that pain... Maybe it's something that can help."
> It feels like something inside you is breaking apart slowly.
> "It hurts, GODDAMMIT! If I have to suffer this, then I want to DIE!"
> And that feeling intensifies.
> _
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>"P-Please. We can find something out. We'll need help from others though. M-Maybe Arukas can help. O-Or Grandma Sakura."
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>"P-Please. We can find something out. We'll need help from others though. M-Maybe Arukas can help. O-Or Grandma Sakura."
> "J-JUST STOP THIS PAIN!!" She cries.
> _
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>"I-I'll try!"
>Reimagine the box's walls.
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>Stop imagining the box breaking, instead think of us swapping places with her.
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>"I-I'll try!"
>Reimagine the box's walls.
>Stop imagining the box breaking, instead think of us swapping places with her.
> The box walls reappears.
> The pain ceases a bit.
> You imagine yourself switching places with her.
> Nothing seems to happen.
> "U-Ugh... ... I give..." She says.
> _
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>"I'm sorry... for not being able to free you..."
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>"I'm sorry... for not being able to free you..."
> "Just... come to this box and swap to get your body back... or be like that if you want, I don't care anymore..."
> _
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>Hold onto her and start to try and lift her out.
>"I'll find a way to help you Kiku... This is just too cruel to sit by for."
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>Hold onto her and start to try and lift her out.
>"I'll find a way to help you Kiku... This is just too cruel to sit by for."
> She moves away from you before you can do anything.
> "Maybe it's like your friend said... Gensokyo can sometimes be so cruel... Well, I guess I have to deal with this..."
> _
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>"I'll help you. We just need to figure it out slowly."
>Do the process to swap.
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>"I'll help you. We just need to figure it out slowly."
>Do the process to swap.
> She doesn't answer.
> You enter in the box slowly. Everything fades to dark for a moment.
> After that, you open your eyes. You're back to normal.
> _
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>Lie down and try not to do anything.
>"Kiku. Can you try to move my body now?"
>If she agrees, try to feel for any feelings we might get.
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>Lie down and try not to do anything.
>"Kiku. Can you try to move my body now?"
>If she agrees, try to feel for any feelings we might get.
> She doesn't answer again.
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>Wait a few seconds.
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>Wait a few seconds.
> You wait...
> ...
> The fingers of your left arm begin to move..
> _
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>"I think you're doing something."
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>"I think you're doing something."
> ... Uh?
> Your entire arm begin to move.
> Your left arm is moving? For real?
> _
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>"Yea. Try feeling the floor or some fabric. Can you feel it? I won't try to do anything myself."
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>Be glad for both of us.
>"This is great Kiku !"
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>"Yea. Try feeling the floor or some fabric. Can you feel it? I won't try to do anything myself."
> I can't feel anything... Need you to tell me if I grab something She says.
> You grab the blanket of your bed.
>Be glad for both of us.
>"This is great Kiku !"
> I-I know right? ... ... Huh? She asks.
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>"You grabbed my bed's blanket. Um... try to imagine feeling it or something."
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>"You grabbed my bed's blanket. Um... try to imagine feeling it or something."
> Right.
> Some seconds of silence.
> It feels warm?
> _
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>Does it?
>If so. "Yea! This is great!"
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>Does it?
>If so. "Yea! This is great!"
> Yes.
> O-Oh my... ...?! T-The box... is starting to break! She says.
> _
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>"Huh? Keep trying things then!"
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>"Huh? Keep trying things then!"
> R-Right!
> You start to move your limbs erratically.
> Just a little more! Tell me another thing to do!
> _
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>"Okay, i will tell you where to go and grab the book i was reading today."
>Give her said instructions.
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>"Okay, okay. Try seeing out of my eyes, or seeing what I see!"
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>"Okay, i will tell you where to go and grab the book i was reading today."
>Give her said instructions.
> You say her to go to the left, where the door of your room is. She opens it.
> Looks like it's so late. Sakura probably is asleep.
> The book is in the table, so you tell her to go there.
> T-This one?
> You grabbed the book.
>"Okay, okay. Try seeing out of my eyes, or seeing what I see!"
> Okay.
> Silence envelops your mind.
> You can feel how someone is with you, looking at the book together.
> ... Wrath of the Exiled Vampire? Am I correct?
>
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>Look around us.
>"Yes ! You got it all !"
>Imagine her on our mind, in her Neko Youkai form, then hug her.
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>Is the box still intact?
>"It feels like you're right here with me!"
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>Look around us.
>"Yes ! You got it all !"
>Imagine her on our mind, in her Neko Youkai form, then hug her.
> You try now to imagine her again. However, she doesn't appear like that.
>Is the box still intact?
>"It feels like you're right here with me!"
> The box is cracked so bad. White light comes from the cracks too.
> T-This is going to-
> You feel a shock in your mind. You fall unconscious again after hearing something break.
> ...
> Hey! Listen to me! Wake up!
> You hear a faint voice...
> _
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>Open our eyes and look around.
>"Huh?"
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>Open our eyes and look around.
>"Huh?"
> You open your eyes. It seems it's still late in the night.
> Finally! You had me worried! She says.
> _
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>"Ugh...What happened?"
>Try to imagine Kiku again. Is the box there?
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>Examine ourselves, are we alright ?
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>"Ugh...What happened?"
>Try to imagine Kiku again. Is the box there?
> Come to your mind and see it for yourself. Meow~
> You make the image again of the cat and the box. The box is no longer there and your female self is now free.
> We made it!
>Examine ourselves, are we alright ?
> You check for something unnusual in yourself. Everything seems fine.
> _
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>"Yes! Okay, that's one step forward. You can control my body now and feel things too, but you're still stuck in here..."
>Is it the female herself, or the cat version?
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>She is like her Neko Youkai self right ? If so hug her.
>"That's great ! Now you won't have to be stuck in that box any longer, and you know what ? I bet we can even find a way to split us so we can each have our own body."
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>"Yes! Okay, that's one step forward. You can control my body now and feel things too, but you're still stuck in here..."
>Is it the female herself, or the cat version?
> It's the cat one.
> Yeah... But here! While you unconscious, I practice a bit and I can do this!
> A black sphere surrounds the cat. After a few seconds, this sphere disappears. There is the neko girl standing there.
> "I can change every time I want!" She says with a smile.
>She is like her Neko Youkai self right ? If so hug her.
>"That's great ! Now you won't have to be stuck in that box any longer, and you know what ? I bet we can even find a way to split us so we can each have our own body."
> You hug her.
> "This is a great step forward, I know. And, considering our luck, I'm pretty sure we can find a way to split up, nyah~" She says.
> _
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>"Ehehe, you are really cute you know ?"
>Smile.
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>"This amazing. No more box! Though it doesn't look like splitting up will be as easy. That'll be the last step though, and you're completely free. ...What should we do next? Do you want to try anything?"
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>"Ehehe, you are really cute you know ?"
>Smile.
> "You are making a compliment to yourself, nyah~"
>"This amazing. No more box! Though it doesn't look like splitting up will be as easy. That'll be the last step though, and you're completely free. ...What should we do next? Do you want to try anything?"
> "Actually, yes... Can't we swap? Like... me being in the real world? and you only being here?"
> _
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>"Maybe... But I can't think of any way. We don't have any clues to being able to do so. It seems easier to just find someone that can split us."
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>"Maybe... But I can't think of any way. We don't have any clues to being able to do so. It seems easier to just find someone that can split us."
> "Hmm..." The neko girl puts a thinking face "You said that when we where experimenting you felt that I was with you, right?"
> _
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>Nod.
>"Like i had someone by my side, so maybe..."
>Focus on that feeling we had, then try will our body into changing.
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>Try instead to focus on the feeling and have her actually appear next to us, like it felt.
//It's better if we can manage to get Kiku out here with us, rather than needing to share a body.
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>Try instead to focus on the feeling and have her actually appear next to us, like it felt.
//It's better if we can manage to get Kiku out here with us, rather than needing to share a body.
>If this doesn't work, then try the first idea.
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>Nod.
>"Like i had someone by my side, so maybe..."
>Focus on that feeling we had, then try will our body into changing.
>Try instead to focus on the feeling and have her actually appear next to us, like it felt.
//It's better if we can manage to get Kiku out here with us, rather than needing to share a body.
>If this doesn't work, then try the first idea.
> You focus yourself in the feeling of not being alone. You find it pretty easily.
> Then you try to let her appear next to you... It doesn't work.
> You try the second option: Let her take control.
> "Ah!"
> Your real self is enveloped in a sphere of darkness.
> After a few seconds, this dissapears. It's the neko girl.
> "..."
> Blink.
> "... I... I am here...?"
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>"Ah, did it work?"
>Examine ourself.
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>"Well looks like we can now change between your body, mine, or the cat form."
>Can we control her body just fine like we do to ours ?
>"It's late, but i think we can still take a quick walk around the village before heading to bed."
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//I think we should just turn in now. Try to find someone to split us tomorrow.
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>"Ah, did it work?"
>Examine ourself.
> You examine yourself and surroundings. You are only in the pitch black place. The neko girl of the mind is next to you.
>"Well looks like we can now change between your body, mine, or the cat form."
>Can we control her body just fine like we do to ours ?
>"It's late, but i think we can still take a quick walk around the village before heading to bed."
> You try to do so. It seems like you can.
> "..." The neko girl smiles. "You know what? From now on, my name will be Kiku for real. If we manage to split up, then we will be like brothers. Thank you, my male self, hehe."
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>"Siblings."
>Nod.
>"Since you're a girl. So, you wanna enjoy yourself for the night? We can start searching for someone or something to help us split tomorrow. Or do you want to try tonight still? I can still think of ways."
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>"Call me Daiko-kun, and it's a pleasure Kiku-chan."
>Have us lie down on the bed and relax.
>"We should tell obaa-san, Arukas-chan and Miss Keine about us later too. I am sure they would be willing to help out."
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>"Siblings."
>Nod.
>"Since you're a girl. So, you wanna enjoy yourself for the night? We can start searching for someone or something to help us split tomorrow. Or do you want to try tonight still? I can still think of ways."
> "Sincerely? What I want now is to rest, nyah~"
>"Call me Daiko-kun, and it's a pleasure Kiku-chan."
>Have us lie down on the bed and relax.
>"We should tell obaa-san, Arukas-chan and Miss Keine about us later too. I am sure they would be willing to help out."
> Kiku returns to the room and close the door. She lies in bed.
> "Yeah... We will tell them about our... ..." She smiles brightly "Our Soul Swap ability!"
> You can now control your female self, Kiku.
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>"Heheheheh !"
>Get our blankets and pillows and such and arrange them to have a night of rest.
>"Tomorrow we have a big day ahead of us, we will begin our training to learn danmaku and flight, how do you feel about that Kiku-chan ?"
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>Visually examine her chest.
>Now physically examine it.
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>Visually examine her chest.
>Now physically examine it.
> Hmm... Your female self surely has some decent sizes...
> You make her touch them. They feel soft.
>"Heheheheh !"
>Get our blankets and pillows and such and arrange them to have a night of rest.
>"Tomorrow we have a big day ahead of us, we will begin our training to learn danmaku and flight, how do you feel about that Kiku-chan ?"
> "How i feel?" asks
> She says while preparing to sleep, with her comfy pillow and her warm blanket.
> "I feel we will be the best! Prepare yourself Gensokyo! We are going to make a new page of history ourselves!"
> And then, you close your eyes to sleep. Tomorrow will be a great day...