Yukari Quest, continued?!

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>That's... quite the evil smile.

>"Well, the mission is to find her first. After that, it all depends on how much talking she does... And whether or not she's alone."
>"Whilst punishing that kappa is on both of our minds, I won't have anyone else hurt in this if they are being forced to work for her. Understand?"

>"Then, shall we get moving?"

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>That's... quite the evil smile.

>"Well, the mission is to find her first. After that, it all depends on how much talking she does... And whether or not she's alone."
>"Whilst punishing that kappa is on both of our minds, I won't have anyone else hurt in this if they are being forced to work for her. Understand?"

>"Then, shall we get moving?"

>It is quite a smile.
>"If she's not alone. Then what?"
>Momiji's smile fades slowly.
>"Why?"
>"Not before we get what we're doing sorted."

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"Because if that kappa is doing like the shrine maiden is, then I have no interest in harming those who have nothing to do with this."
>"However, the punishment that shall be dealt to the kappa should easily make up for that; don't you think?"

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"Because if that kappa is doing like the shrine maiden is, then I have no interest in harming those who have nothing to do with this."
>"However, the punishment that shall be dealt to the kappa should easily make up for that; don't you think?"

>"And how will you know that they had nothing to do with it?"
>"No."
>Momiji looks at you with a frown on her face.

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"... Okay then. How about you tell me what you plan to do?"

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"... Okay then. How about you tell me what you plan to do?"

>"I want to get in there for two reasons. Nitori, and what she took from me."
>"You seem to have something against the kappa too, and no qualms with dealing with her, so there's no problem there."
>"The other thing, it happens to be a person, is likely working for Nitori. If you're going to get in my way in regards to her, then we have a problem."
>"What you do with anything or anyone else in there doesn't matter to me."

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"If it's only one person over then the kappa you have on your mind, then I suppose that's your own business. I'll make sure not to get involved in that."

>"In which case, I'll take care of whoever is in there, and assist you in 'dealing' with the kappa. If you find who you're looking for, then I guess she's all yours."
>"If that's okay with you, shall we get moving?"

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"If it's only one person over then the kappa you have on your mind, then I suppose that's your own business. I'll make sure not to get involved in that."

>"In which case, I'll take care of whoever is in there, and assist you in 'dealing' with the kappa. If you find who you're looking for, then I guess she's all yours."
>"If that's okay with you, shall we get moving?"

>"That sounds good. You had better keep to your word, though."
>"Alright then, you lead."

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>Keep an eye on Momiji and descend on her the mountain.

>"All I have is that it's near the foot of the mountain; somewhere past the Kappa Town. Do you have an idea of where it is at after that?"

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>Keep an eye on Momiji and descend on her the mountain.

>"All I have is that it's near the foot of the mountain; somewhere past the Kappa Town. Do you have an idea of where it is at after that?"

>You go down on Momiji.
>"What the hell do you think you're doing?!"
>Her protest stops before long, though.
>You head down the mountain, Momiji following not far behind you, amongst the trees.
>"Yes. Don't worry, I'll point it out when we're close."
>The two of you continue travelling down the mountain, past Kappa town, until Momiji points out a strange rock formation near the base of the mountain.
>"Over there, the entrance."

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>Head in the direction she pointed.
>Keep an eye on Momiji.
>Stop at the entrance; and hope that Momiji doesn't go charging in.
>Scan the surroundings.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>Head in the direction she pointed.
>Keep an eye on Momiji.
>Stop at the entrance; and hope that Momiji doesn't go charging in.
>Scan the surroundings.

>You head towards the laboratory's entrance, with Momiji not far behind you.
>You make sure to keep watching her, making sure that she doesn't do anything rash. She seems to be following your lead, for now.
>You reach the door made of steel. It is closed.
>There is nothing of note in your surroundings.

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>Giggle a little.
>"Something tells me we can't just knock and enter."
>Look at Momiji,
>"But that's not going to stop me from doing so~ <3"

>Walk up and knock on the door. He will knock four times

>Time until next gap?

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>Giggle a little.
>"Something tells me we can't just knock and enter."
>Look at Momiji,
>"But that's not going to stop me from doing so~ <3"

>Walk up and knock on the door. He will knock four times

>Time until next gap?

>You giggle a little, Momiji raises an eyebrow at you but pays you further attention.
>"Indeed."
>You take a look at Momiji.
>"Hey, wait! What are you-"
>Momiji tries to grab you, but is too slow to prevent you from knocking on the door.
>You think that you could open up another gap if you so desired.
>There is no response from the other side of the door, yet.
>"What did you do that for?!"

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"You'll see~ <3 Now get to the side; so you're sort of out of sight from whoever answers the door."

>Knock again; several times this time.

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"You'll see~ <3 Now get to the side; so you're sort of out of sight from whoever answers the door."

>Knock again; several times this time.

>"And they called me mad?!"
>You raise your arm to knock on the door once more, when you hear something turning on the other side.
>Momiji jumps away from you, going back to cover.
>You hear a voice come from the door.
>"Who is this?"

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>Do we recognise this voice?

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>Do we recognise this voice?

>You do not.

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"My name is Yukari Yakumo; I trust you have heard of me."

>"Might I ask who you are; a name for a name, no?"

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"My name is Yukari Yakumo; I trust you have heard of me."

>"Might I ask who you are; a name for a name, no?"

>"Yukari Yakumo?! As in the manipulator of boundaries?!"
>"Wait right there!"
>You hear footsteps and a faint "Professor!". The person on the other side of the door seems to be running.
>After a few moments, the door opens, revealing Nitori Kawashiro and another kappa behind her.

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>Smile a little.
>"Professor, huh? I guess certain things in life really do change with time."

>Stare at Nitori; then frown.

>"I do believe you have something to say to me... as I have something to say to you; depending on what you say to me right now."

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>Smile a little.
>"Professor, huh? I guess certain things in life really do change with time."

>Stare at Nitori; then frown.

>"I do believe you have something to say to me... as I have something to say to you; depending on what you say to me right now."

>You give Nitori a small smile, she seems a bit frightened by it.
>Nitori gets on the ground, kneeling in front of you and lowering her head.
>"I'm sorry! I'm so sorry for what I've done! I've messed everything up! I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry!"
>"P-professor?"
>The kappa behind Nitori seems a bit taken aback.

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"Sorry... You're sorry..."
>"Do you realise how much trouble you've caused me?"
>"I have been sealed for 2 years because of whatever you attempted to do. 2 years of silence... and what do I happen to come back to?"
>"The world I loved torn apart. My shikigami has been rendered somewhat useless, the shrine maiden I used to look out for has become a monster, and one of my closest friends and her servant have been put through absolute hell."

>"And all you can say is that you're sorry?"

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"Sorry... You're sorry..."
>"Do you realise how much trouble you've caused me?"
>"I have been sealed for 2 years because of whatever you attempted to do. 2 years of silence... and what do I happen to come back to?"
>"The world I loved torn apart. My shikigami has been rendered somewhat useless, the shrine maiden I used to look out for has become a monster, and one of my closest friends and her servant have been put through absolute hell."

>"And all you can say is that you're sorry?"

>"Yes! I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!"
>"I know! I know!"
>"I didn't know what the consequences of my actions would be!"
>"Not that that's an excuse! No! Of course not!"
>"If there were any way for me to take back what I've done, I would! I'd give anything for that ability!"
>"Not that I haven't been trying! I've been trying to fix everything I've done!"
>"But I can't do it..."
>"I know that I have no right to ask this of you... But I need your help... I don't know how to fix everything..."

>_

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>"Everything that you have done is simply..."
>Wait a second...
>"Hold on... you said you've been trying to fix things?"
>"Stand up; right now!"

>Once she is up, look at her; how does she look?

>"You started all of this... How long have you been trying to fix things? Tell me everything... Starting from 2 years ago."

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>"Everything that you have done is simply..."
>Wait a second...
>"Hold on... you said you've been trying to fix things?"
>"Stand up; right now!"

>Once she is up, look at her; how does she look?

>"You started all of this... How long have you been trying to fix things? Tell me everything... Starting from 2 years ago."

>"I know... I know..."
>Huh? What did she say?
>You tell Nitori to get up, which she does.
>She looks tired and weary.
>"Of course I have. Trying so hard... But I just can't do it..."
>"I've been trying to fix things ever since I was knocked back into sense... I think it was... A year ago, longer perhaps?"
>"I've lost track of time in here."
>"I wasn't in the right state of mind two years ago."
>"I was a monster, a complete monster."
>"I broke the border, performed vivisections and abductions. I performed sick and twisted experiments for my own pleasure, to see what I could get away with."
>Nitori has a look of self loathing on her face.
>"So many things that I need to fix."
>"For the entirety of the past year I've been working on one problem. I killed someone's pet, and I will bring her back."
>"I know I'm close, so close, but I can't make the final step work."
>"I need to find her soul but both the Netherworld and Higan, the most likely places for it to be, are inaccessible."
>"To that end, I tried to create another machine, one that could fix the border."
>"I finished it a few days ago, and used it."
>"But it was to no avail."
>"But... But... If you're here..."

>_

[Yukarin]

>"Then it did work, to an extent..."
>Sigh
>"As for this pet, who are you talking about?"

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>That explains a few things.
>"I think your machine likely did have some effect, although a fairly minor one. I believe it's likely what allowed me to return."
>"Let me ask you something: what changed you? You said you were a monster; what changed that?"

[Tamashii Kanjou]

>After first line. (Both Yukarin & GYMO's question.)
>One sharp slap across the face.

>"That is for, as you said, being an absolute monster."

>Hug her.

>"And this... is to say I believe you."
>"It will do you some good to know that the Netherworld is accessible now; I have fixed that incident."

>On the end of the pet question.
>"I'm sure I can ask Yuyuko later about it."

[Dormio Ergo Sum]

>That explains a few things.
>"I think your machine likely did have some effect, although a fairly minor one. I believe it's likely what allowed me to return."

>"Then it did work, to an extent..."

>It does, doesn't it?
>"What are you talking about...?"
>"Wait... really?"

>One sharp slap across the face.

>"That is for, as you said, being an absolute monster."

>Hug her.

>"And this... is to say I believe you."

>Nitori does not react to your slap.
>The kappa behind her, on the other hand, shouts "Professor!" and begins to approach. However, Nitori raises her arm to stop her and shakes her head at her.
>After this, you give Nitori a hug. You can see the surprise on her face as you do so, before she relaxes in your hold.
>"I don't deserve this kindness..."

>"Let me ask you something: what changed you? You said you were a monster; what changed that?"

>"Brain damage."
>Nitori gives a weak chuckle.
>"I was that far gone, apparently."

>Sigh
>"As for this pet, who are you talking about?"

>On the end of the pet question.
>"I'm sure I can ask Yuyuko later about it."

>"The hell raven from Chireiden, Utsuho Reiuji."
>"Wait. Ask the princess of the Netherworld? How?"

>"It will do you some good to know that the Netherworld is accessible now; I have fixed that incident."

>"Really?"
>"That's fantastic!"

>_