Hikikomori Quest - Remaking my Life: Part 5

[Tashi]

Daiko:

>Look surprised.
>"I think I might've found it out Aya."
>Try to get that energy to our soul and repeat until we're near balanced, then try to split.

> "Found out what?" She asks. "This is just confusing, you know..."
> You start to absorb that energy in your horn in your own soul. You think you feel a bit better than before.
> Maybe you have now 43%?
> You start a cycle of absorbing the energy in Tsuru's soul into your horn, then to your very being.
> Man, maybe you are doing something like this, but Tsuru's energy doesn't seem to fade that much. She has so much energy.
> You repeat until you have 73%.
> You can continue if you want.
> _

[Neovereign]

>How much does Tsuru have?

[Tashi]

>How much does Tsuru have?

> She still has her 65%. It's like you absorbed the magic energy in her soul, instead of the soul itself.
> Huh... so you can transform that kind of energy in your own?
> _

[Neovereign]

Daiko:

>Try to transform the energy back into Tsuru's.

[Monarda]

Nijis:

>"Uh... less than you it seems."

Kiku-chan:

>"No, if we are caught, i'm taking the blame, i'll say i got a bit lost and you tried to stop me."

Bastet-chan:

>How is everyone faring ?

[Neovereign]

//I really don't think you should pursue the machine. Especially after what Remilia talked of. She probably trusts Kiku a bit now, while disliking just Daiko more. And would it be alright for Kiku to just be fired so quickly after being hired? Job credibility would plummet.

[Tashi]

Daiko:

>Try to transform the energy back into Tsuru's.

> You revert the process you have done so far.
> You return to your 33% state, while Tsuru's magic energy is replenished... or you think so, at least.
> Aya crosses of arms, a bit frustrated.

Nijis:

>"Uh... less than you it seems."

> "Huh..." She pokes your chest this time.

Kiku-chan:

>"No, if we are caught, i'm taking the blame, i'll say i got a bit lost and you tried to stop me."

> "H-Huh? B-But why?" She asks worriedly.

Bastet-chan:

>How is everyone faring ?

> Marisa left to see Sanae. Alice and the dolls followed.
> You are sitted down in a couch in Hatate's house along with Sakura.
> Momiji changed her pajamas to an outfit. She's eating right now.
> Hatate is in her desk, seemingly writting.
> _

[Neovereign]

//Darnit. I meant just to transform a bit of it. I should've specified... Now I've gotta rethink...

Daiko:

>Take in enough energy to get one of us to 100% and split Tsuru off. I think that's the way, at least...

[Monarda]

Poked Niji:

>"Huh ?"

Kiku-chan:

>"I don't wanna get you into trouble because of me, anyways, we just hope nothing goes wrong, it's just a peek, and i am committed to keep this a secret even if don't want to anyways..."

[Neovereign]

Spoiler:

//Welp, Curiosity Killed the Cat...

[Tashi]

//Darnit. I meant just to transform a bit of it. I should've specified... Now I've gotta rethink...

Daiko:

>Take in enough energy to get one of us to 100% and split Tsuru off. I think that's the way, at least...

> You continue with the cycle...
> Aya seems to be a bit annoyed by now. "Look, I need to-"
> You are enveloped by black sphere.
> Another sphere comes from it. It's a violet one.
> Both spheres disappear. You and Tsuru are separated now.
> Aya blinks and look at both of you. "... What?"
> (Tsuru) You think you feel a bit weak concerning your magic... Maybe some rest can help?

Poked Niji:

>"Huh ?"

> "You poked my chest, so I'm poking yours." She says, not stopping.

Kiku-chan:

>"I don't wanna get you into trouble because of me, anyways, we just hope nothing goes wrong, it's just a peek, and i am committed to keep this a secret even if don't want to anyways..."

> "No need to worry. We're friends, isn't it?" Koa smiles.
> _

[Monarda]

Kiku-chan:

>"If you say so... besides, nobody else will know either, well... unless that Aya person manages something."

Poked Niji:

>"Okay..."

Free Niji:

>Hug Kokoro-chan.
>"Hey Kokoro-chan, what kind of youkai are you anyways ?"

[Tashi]

Kiku-chan:

>"If you say so... besides, nobody else will know either, well... unless that Aya person manages something."

> "Aya? Why exactly she?" Koa tilts her head.

Poked Niji:

>"Okay..."

Free Niji:

>Hug Kokoro-chan.
>"Hey Kokoro-chan, what kind of youkai are you anyways ?"

> You hug Kokoro. She caress you hair.
> "I'm a Menreiki." She replies.
> _

[Monarda]

Free Niji:

>"Mmhm.... Menreiki ?"
>Smile and enjoy.

Kiku-chan:

>"Last time i saw her, she was snooping up everywhere to find out about what the mansion is planning, she also told us that the Mistress even tried to hire Sanae."

[Tashi]

Free Niji:

>"Mmhm.... Menreiki ?"
>Smile and enjoy.

> "It's part of the Tsukumogami type of youkai. A Menreiki it's a Tsukumogami that has masks as it's essence."

Kiku-chan:

>"Last time i saw her, she was snooping up everywhere to find out about what the mansion is planning, she also told us that the Mistress even tried to hire Sanae."

> "U-Uh... yeah, that's true... I don't know the details about it, though..."
> _

[Neovereign]

Tsuru:

>"Ehehe, of course I'm feeling a bit weak... "

Daiko:

>"Dang...  So, Aya... Since it's probably not safe for Tsuru to go out alone and get clothes, you'll probably have to come with us... At least I know that I can probably get you back out now though."
>Rejoin with Tsuru.

[Tashi]

Tsuru:

>"Ehehe, of course I'm feeling a bit weak... "

Daiko:

>"Dang...  So, Aya... Since it's probably not safe for Tsuru to go out alone and get clothes, you'll probably have to come with us... At least I know that I can probably get you back out now though."
>Rejoin with Tsuru.

> You place a hand in Tsuru's shoulder, starting to "absorb" her back. She starts to fade away, prompting Aya a jump.
> She fades away completely.
> The tengu blinks a few times. "... ... A-A-Are you ABSOLUTELY sure it's safe...??"
> _

[Monarda]

Kiku-chan:

>"It's real strange... there would have been no eay Sanae would have accepted due to her role as a shrine maiden, so why even try ?"

Poked Niji:

>"Oh... so each of those are part of you."
>Poke the nearest mask.

[Tashi]

Kiku-chan:

>"It's real strange... there would have been no eay Sanae would have accepted due to her role as a shrine maiden, so why even try ?"

> "I don't know... but the mistress always tries, I guess."

Poked Niji:

>"Oh... so each of those are part of you."
>Poke the nearest mask.

> You (Yellow, by the way) poke the fox mask.
> "That's right."
> _

[Monarda]

Niji Yellow:

>"So what is this mask for ?"

[Tashi]

Niji Yellow:

>"So what is this mask for ?"

> "That one represents seriousness."
> _

[Monarda]

Niji Yellow:

>"And what about the monkey one ?"

Kiku-chan:

>"So... where is it ?"

[Neovereign]

Daiko:

>"No, but you saw her out here on her own right? Anyways, looks like we'll need to get clothes for you instead."

[Tashi]

Niji Yellow:

>"And what about the monkey one ?"

> "Confusion." She answers.

Kiku-chan:

>"So... where is it ?"

> "Here." She stops in front of a door.

Daiko:

>"No, but you saw her out here on her own right? Anyways, looks like we'll need to get clothes for you instead."

> "..." Aya thinks for a few seconds. "O-Okay..."
> _

[Neovereign]

Daiko:

>Future-sense for Aya.

[Monarda]

Niji Yellow:

>"Uh... just a question, why do you use masks for that ?"

Kiku-chan:

>"Oh, uh... so who opens it ?"

[Tashi]

Niji Yellow:

>"Uh... just a question, why do you use masks for that ?"

> "I can't express my emotions through my face... so I use the masks to let people know them."

Kiku-chan:

>"Oh, uh... so who opens it ?"

> "Wait a second..." Koakuma whispers before sticking her ear in the door.
> Some seconds pass away...
> Koakuma nods to you and slowly opens the door.

Daiko:

>Future-sense for Aya.

> You repeat the future-sigh with Aya.
> "...?" She raises an eyebrow.
> ...
> Still the same...
> _

[Neovereign]

Daiko:

>"Ugh... It still look like that crowd's gonna be mad at you, so leaving you is... We'll just get some clothes from around the house."
>Start getting clothing that would hide Aya well.

[Tashi]

Daiko:

>"Ugh... It still look like that crowd's gonna be mad at you, so leaving you is... We'll just get some clothes from around the house."
>Start getting clothing that would hide Aya well.

> You start to mainly collect the coats that you and Sakura have.
> "Guess it's better than nothing..."
> _

[Monarda]

Niji Yellow:

>"Huh ? That's not true, i remember clearly you smiling when you and Daiko-kun first met, just before you left."

Kiku-chan:

>Slowly peek in.