> Wait for a break in the action to ask 'em.
> Keep nibbling on some of that dried squid and look around the room.
> Inventory
>It might be a while before they're distracted enough for you to ask them, so you just look around while lightly snacking on what's left of your bag of dried squid.
>You see all sorts of gizmos, gadgets, odds-and-ends, and all sorts of stuff that spilled over into Nitori's home part of her workshop. Nitori said most kappa keep 'Home' and 'Workplace' mostly-defined despite being in the same building usually, but she never cared about keeping it clean-cut like that. Says it helps if some uppity punk tries to burglarize the place, but you just think she doesn't care.
>Hm? You see a newspaper sitting on the edge of the table that a large mechanical
thing is sitting on. You get curious and decide to read it.
Mysterious Chamber found in the Old Mines!
We interviewed the foreman of the operation, an Oni by the name of Josuke Nakano, on the findings.
"Nobody down 'ere really knows what it's for, besides the fact that there's some girl chained to a rock in there. My boys tried busting it, but neither the rock nor the chains gave any. We've even had Yuugi the Strong come down here and try! No luck, as annoyed as it makes all of us."
And as we all know, an Annoyed Oni is a Scary Oni! I quickly fled the area when I heard that, so I couldn't interview further...The Staff apologizes most sincerely.
There's a picture of the girl in question, you think she's missing some sort of feature, but you aren't sure what since it's still in black-and-white...You should ask Yukari about it.
>There's a smaller article that also catches your eye..
Gatekeeper to give Martial Arts Lessons?
Hong Meiling, renowned slacker-slash-gatekeeper of the Scarlet Devil Mansion has gone on the record as saying that she will give Martial Arts Lessons during her days off.
Apparently she isn't getting paid as much as she'd like, so she's taken up this second job. One wonders if the infamous 'Scarlet Devil' even pays her workers.
Signup Fee: 600 Yen
>Hmm...You should probably look into that! You've been feeling your natural ability to fight unarmed has been falling behind, and you think even Rumia could throw a better punch at this point. It says tomorrow's one of her days off, so you should ask Yukari about that! You have to wonder why it's so cheap though...
>Inventory? Here. There's a lot though! You wonder how you can even carry all this, even with the really deep pockets your cloak has...It doesn't take long before you start blaming Yukari. You'll probably offload some of this stuff when you get home, since you probably won't need it anymore.
~Inventory~
Cooking Outfit(Unequipped)
This stylish-looking White Apron and Green Kimono set looked brown when you first saw it, but you blinked and it was green like all the others.
Cooking Hat(Unequipped)
This poofy hat is a must for any chef, as the Legendary Chef Boyardee can attest...But you kinda wonder just who he is.
Classy Suit (Equipped)
Yukari probably left this in your closet, you think it looks snazzy!
Tiny Ribbon (Worn as Accessory 1)
Cute little ribbon you woke up with.
Nifty Cloak (Worn as Accessory 2)
Yukari gave you this cloak to go with your suit, it's even got a pouch for Ponga to sit in! (You don't think he can use it anymore now though...)
Snazzy Cap (Current Headgear)
Yukari gave you this neat little hat at the same time as the Cloak, apparently it was made as part of a set to go with the Suit.
Classy Headgear (Unequipped)
Snazzy Top hat that goes with the suit. You think it adds charm, but does it add CHARISMA?
Yukari's Note (Key Item)
A note that was addressed to you, written by Yukari.
Blank Spellcards(2) (Key Item)
These blank spellcards were given to you by
CidNitori, as well as Momiji, but you can't use them until you have them engraved somehow.
Mountain Map (Key Item)
This is a simple map of the Youkai Mountain, simple enough that even you can read it. It marks such important places as Moriya Shrine, Tengu Village, Kappa Village, and the Outpost!
Momiji's Newspaper (Key Item)
A newspaper with a picture of a green-haired woman on the front, who could she be?
Froggy's Iron Ring (Equipped as Accessory)
The Red Kedama dropped this when you defeated it. It's apparently one of the many Iron Rings that were scattered all across Gensokyo when Suwako and the Red-White fought.
Athletic Wrappings(Equipped on Arms)
A roll of Athletic Bandages that people who play sports often wear, it has a caricature of a drunk-looking girl with horns on it. Maybe they belong to whoever's face that is?
They seem to have a strange effect when you equip them.
Macca(Total: 224)
These weird coins were given to you by Ran, they were helpful in resolving the Nozuchi incident. They must have some kind of power, but you can't feel anything.
Yen(Current Total: 6200)
Gensokyo's currency apparently, it seems to have been one of the many things adopted from the Outside World. This is important for buying things!
Elegant Chopsticks (Key Item)
These were given to you by Yuyuko as thanks for the food you and Youmu made, you've been needing something like this for a long time!
Shimmering Blue Rose (Key Item)
A mysterious Blue Rose that shines faintly, you found it in your cloak's pocket after dancing with a strange girl whom nobody could see but you...You have a feeling that it's probably important.
Pagoda-shaped Lantern (Key Item)
You stumbled across this strange object as you were exploring, Literally. It looks kinda like a Pagoda almost...And what's with that gem in there?
Star-shaped Key (Key Item)
You found this Star-shaped Key in the Iceberg Fortress, You need the other three keys to gain access to the Dungeon.
Moon-shaped Key (Key Item)
You found this key in the wreckage of a desk in the Iceberg Fortress, it's one of four keys to allow access to the Dungeon!
Sun-shaped Key (Key Item)
You found this key in a room in the Iceberg Fortress with a trio of mysterious armors, it's one of Four keys to get into the Dungeon.
Crown-topped Key (Key Item)
The fourth and final key to unlock the dungeons where Dai was being held. Cirno had it when you knocked her out of the King Frost.
? Shoes (Weapon: Footwear -Unequipped)
You found these strange shoes hidden in the depths of the Iceberg Fortress. They seem to increase Graze just by wearing them, wonder how they do that?
Really Cold Dagger
You found this weird dagger in the undercroft of that iceberg, who knows what it can do though? You'll take it to Ran or Yukari later.
Tengu Village Passport (Key Item)
This is a Civilian Passport for the Tengu Village! Now you can go around there without an escort! But since it says Civilian, that must mean there's still places you can't get on your own.
1&1/2 Bags of Dried Squid Strips(Misc Item)
It's not your favorite, but it'll do. Chen likes it though!
1 Seasoned Chicken Meatbun 4-Packs(Misc Item)
A 4-pack of Seasoned Chicken Meatbuns, preserved via magic or something. You just know they'll keep nigh-indefinitely.
1 Plain Beef Meatbun 4-Pack(Misc Item)
A 4-pack of Plain Beef Meatbuns, preserved via magic or something. You just know they'll keep nigh-indefinitely.
1 Teriyaki Beef Meatbun 4-Pack(Misc Item)
A 4-pack of Teriyaki Beef Meatbuns, preserved via magic or something. You just know they'll keep nigh-indefinitely.
1 Container of Candy Stars(Misc Item)
A container of Candy Stars, your favorite sweet. You got it to share with Chen.