Maidens of the Kaleidoscope
~Beyond the Border~ => Rumia's Party Games => Topic started by: Evil_Nazgul0616 on August 12, 2016, 03:11:10 AM
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>You are Maribel Hearn.
>You are a 19 years old university student majoring in psychology living in Kyoto, Japan. For a significant portion of your life you've caught glimpses of a land called Gensokyo in your dreams. Additionally, you were born with an ability to see boundaries, something that isn't normal for humans. You've kept these aspects about you secret for many years.
>Recently, these powers have been intensifying, and you've gained the ability to open and close tears in boundaries. Several days ago, you and your best friend, Renko Usami, entered Gensokyo using such a tear...
>Then things went downhill quickly. There were two shootings, and one of the victims was Reimu Hakurei, a shrine maiden you met within minutes of entering the realm. You found out, to your horror, that Renko was the assailant... You then met Yukari Yakumo, a youkai with powers similar to yours, who taught you basic danmaku, and assigned a cat youkai named Chen
>Later, after much searching, you found Renko again. You learned that she had been manipulated by an untrustworthy archangel known as Sariel. She had told Renko that her long lost sister, Sumireko was being held prisoner in Gensokyo, and that Reimu was the one keeping her imprisoned, which led to Reimu getting shot and put into critical condition. In actuality, Sariel merely wanted Reimu out of the way, so she could create a storm of pure chaos in order to draw out a real threat, another archangel by the name of Uriel. A plan that turned out entirely unnecessary, as Uriel did not respond to it.
>As you got roped into the angel's agenda, the three of you confronted Uriel head on, in the process, you found and released Sumireko. The confrontation ended with both angels heavily damaged, as Sariel sent you back to Gensokyo, where, after passing out from exhaustion, Yukari sent you home without Renko, and said you can return and stay in Gensokyo once your powers fully manifest. As she did so, she curiously dodged the question when you asked her if she could be your mother, a person you never knew that left your family soon after your birth...
>However, that's not the most upsetting thing that came from that experience. Over the course of your time in Gensokyo, you and Renko decided to turn your friendship into something more... intimate... Not only were you forced to leave the one you loved behind, but you also never got to say goodbye...
>A few days later, after spending most of your free time honing your skills, you re-entered Gensokyo by learning to create a tear without the need for a visible boundary, creating something similar to one of Yukari's gaps. You soon met YuugenMagan, who was observing Eientei. Shortly thereafter, you reunited with Renko, but the moment was short lived as Sumireko awoke, but seemed to be in some sort of trance. She broke out of Eientei, flying into the distance with a ton of random furniture.
>Before you could do anything, Yukari sent you back outside with the promise to find Sumireko. Unbeknownst to her, YuugenMagan followed you through the gap. After a brief conversation, she agreed to help find out what was wrong with Sumireko. And she helped you enter a realm known as Makai. There you obtained some money, and a fresh change of clothes. Meeting a couple of demons, Elis and Louise, as well as Shinki, the goddess of Makai, before you departed.
>After re-entering Gensokyo, you encountered three fairies, after helping them, one, named Luna, pointed you in three possible directions Sumireko might've flown. Towards a mansion, the Forest of Magic, or a sunflower field. You decided to head to the mansion. On the way there you met Rumia, and then you decided to make a tear directly to the mansion rather than walk the rest of the way.
>At the mansion, you met Sakuya Izayoi and Patchouli Knowledge. The latter offered to teach you a spell that could locate Sumireko, but was unable to do so due to complications with her health after Marisa broke into the library.
>You then managed to recruit Marisa into your group, and the three of you headed to the Garden of the Sun. There, after an encounter with a youkai named Yuuka, you found yourself reunited with Renko. The moment was short-lived as Marisa's broom crash-landed trying to carry you all away from the Garden. Shortly after the crash, you met a lonely, timid youkai with serious trust issues by the name of Rengeteki. After helping her back to her house after she sprained her ankle running from you, you promised to return and help her.
>You then tried to create a tear to Marisa's house, but the tear destabilized and probably would've torn reality apart if it wasn't for Yukari's timely intervention. Yukari then took you into her gap space after learning your location from Marisa. In there, you learned that she is, indeed, your mother... You also learned to make your own gaps, which are much more efficient and less draining than tears.
>After being released, and having Chen accompany you, you quickly regroup with Renko and YuugenMagan, the latter of which tells you that Marisa went home. You soon find Sumireko, whom YuugenMagan promptly possesses, revealing that she had been evil this whole time and has been using you for her own benefit, and incapacitates Chen. You also learned that Sumireko was fused with an angel named Matenshi, who you later learned was Sariel's child. YuugenMagan then heads to Uriel's realm, where she destroys both him and Sariel and absorbs their essence along with the essence of the other archangels. It was only after Renko managed to get Sumireko and Matenshi to resist that you were able to destroy the wicked youkai.
>You then headed to Eientei with Chen, Sumireko, and Renko. Where you met Koishi once more, and learned she planned to blind her third eye via surgery. You offered to go to the underground with her and help her face her family. Though Chen is preventing you from doing this right now.
>You are currently in Eientei. Yukari had just opened a gap in front of your group, and Chen has told you that she wants you and Renko to go through.
>INVENTORY:
>Black and White Shirt (equipped)
>>A shirt obtained in Makai. It's a little too small. It feels tight around your chest.
>Black Skirt (equipped)
>>A skirt obtained in Makai.
>Cloak (equipped)
>>A grey cloak with a hood you obtained in Makai.
>Satchel (equipped) (capacity: 20/20 units)
>>A bag for carrying items. Has a limited carrying capacity.
>Cellphone (1 unit)
>>A communication device used to call other people. You doubt this would be of much use in Gensokyo...
>Coin Pouch (3 units)
>>A bag filled with coins from Makai. You don't know how much is in here yet.
>Bucket (5 units) (Capacity: 0/5 units)
>>A metal bucket. Takes up a lot of room in the satchel, but you can put things in it.
>Shopping Bag. (1 unit)
>>A crumpled shopping bag you put your clothes in when you changed in Makai.
>Clothes (8 units)
>>Your signature outfit, a purple and white dress with a black belt.
>Hat (2 units)
>>A white cap that you wear almost all the time.
>QUESTS: MENTAL NOTES:
>[COMPLETE] You were forced to leave without Renko. You resolved to return. Now you've returned to Gensokyo and reunited with Renko.
>You never knew what Sumireko was doing in Gensokyo. You would like to investigate this further.
>Did ya get that thing I sent ya?: You need to find something to repay Kagerou with for her assistance in finding Renko.
>You wanted to find out if Yukari could be your mother, and if she wasn't, then you wanted to ask if she knows her whereabouts. Since then, you have learned that Yukari is indeed your mother, but that still leaves some questions unanswered.
>Approach the gap.
>"May Sumireko come as well? It's important."
>If Chen says some form of Yes, then head on through with everyone.
>"Let me see..." Chen closes her eyes for a second, "Ran-sama says Yukari-sama says it's okay."
>You step through the gap with your group and end up on a porch at the edge of a large, square zen garden. The porch, and the structure its attached to, seem to extend all the way around it.
>Yukari is sitting on the porch nearby, next to her is a pink-haired woman dressed in a blue outfit.
>"Hello, Maribel." says Yukari.
>"Hmm, there seems to be an extra person here..." The pink haired woman takes out a fan.
>"Sumireko was a last minute addition, one more person couldn't hurt, could it?" Yukari takes out a fan as well and opens it so that it obscures half her face.
>"Oh, no I suppose it won't. Besides, how does that one saying go? The more the merrier? Maybe we should invite Ran as well?"
>"Ran is currently busy I'm afraid."
>"Oh, what a shame then. At least there will be more for us."
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>"We found Sumireko and solved the problem with her acting strangely. And uh, more for what, if I might ask?"
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>Look around the place we are in.
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>"We found Sumireko and solved the problem with her acting strangely. And uh, more for what, if I might ask?"
>"Why, food of course!" says the pink haired woman, "I know it's rather late, but I feel that I should at least treat my guests to dinner... Speaking of which, Youmu dear!" she calls into a nearby doorway.
>Soon, a white-haired girl in a green dress emerges, on her back appear to be two swords, a katana and a wakizashi. Some large, odd, wisp-like thing seems to be following her, "Yes, Lady Yuyuko?"
>"We have guests, I trust that you can prepare a suitable meal for everyone?"
>"This late? Er... I-I mean, understood, Lady Yuyuko!" She does a quick bow, you think it was slightly apologetic, before she disappears back into the structure.
>The pink-haired woman smiles, before gaining a look of realization, "Wait... You are hungry, are you not?"
>"Well, now that I think of it," says Renko, "Yeah... I haven't really eaten since this morning..."
>"Me too." says Sumireko.
>Look around the place we are in.
>You look around.
>You are standing on a porch overlooking a beautiful Zen garden with sand, a few rocks, and a couple of cherry trees. The sky is dim, and seems to have an odd aura over it. A couple of wisp-like things snake through the air in the distance, creating some hypnotically beautiful trails.
>The structure itself seems old, but well-kept.
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>Are we hungry?
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>Are we hungry?
>Now that you think about it, you realize you are absolutely starving! You haven't eaten anything since breakfast.
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>"Yes! I would love some food, its been a long day! Thank you Ms-uh, whats your name?"
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>"Oh, I'm sorry. My name is Maribel Hearn."
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Let's introduce ourselves a little nicer! We've heard her referred to Yuyuko a few times, so we've got that part.
>"It's nice to meet you, miss Yuyuko. I'm Maribel." Do a lil' curtsy as well, since she seems sorta important, being called Lady and seemingly having a servant!
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Let's introduce ourselves a little nicer! We've heard her referred to Yuyuko a few times, so we've got that part.
Oops, sorry, i misread the part where youmu showed up.
>don't say what i said earlier.
>"And yes, i would love some food!"
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>"Oh, I'm sorry. My name is Maribel Hearn."
Let's introduce ourselves a little nicer! We've heard her referred to Yuyuko a few times, so we've got that part.
>"It's nice to meet you, miss Yuyuko. I'm Maribel." Do a lil' curtsy as well, since she seems sorta important, being called Lady and seemingly having a servant!
>You curtsy to Yuyuko.
>"I know who you are, Maribel." Yuyuko smiles, "Believe it or not, I've actually met you and Renko before, though you two couldn't see or hear me... But I swear you liked a different style of apparel, that current outfit seems kind of ridiculous."
>Yukari chuckles, "I agree, where did you even come by that ridiculous outfit anyway? It's a bit too small for you too..."
>"H-Hey! It's not ridiculous!" Renko defends you, "Don't listen to them Merry, that outfit looks fine..."
>"Yes! I would love some food, its been a long day! Thank you Ms-uh, whats your name?"
Oops, sorry, i misread the part where youmu showed up.
>don't say what i said earlier.
>"And yes, i would love some food!"
>"Splendid." Yuyuko smiles.
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>"Thanks Renko, but I kinda do prefer my normal outfit. I really should get to changing soon. It's a bit uncomfortable too."
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>"Thanks Renko, but I kinda do prefer my normal outfit. I really should get to changing soon. It's a bit uncomfortable too."
>"Oh..." Renko frowns a little, "Well, if it's uncomfortable for you, then you should change..."
>You notice her eyes linger on your chest for a bit, before she tears them away.
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>"Well, I kinda need somewhere private to change... And I'm not sure if it's alright right now...
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>"Well, I kinda need somewhere private to change... And I'm not sure if it's alright right now...
>"Well, considering you know how to create gaps now, you do have a private space you can access whenever you wish..." says Yukari, "You just need to figure out how to access it... And now wouldn't be an appropriate time for it anyway..."
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>Nod
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>"Watched Renko and i ? But how may i ask ?"
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>With that statement specifically directed at Yuyuko
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>Nod
>You nod in agreement.
>"Watched Renko and i ? But how may i ask ?"
>With that statement specifically directed at Yuyuko
>"Oh, you know... There was one time when you two were investigating a graveyard a year or two back, and I just happened to be there at the time." Yuyuko replies, "You couldn't see me, but I did get rather close to you. You probably felt nothing more than a chill."
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>Do we recall anything like that ?
>"Oh ! What were you doing there ?"
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>"And why couldn't we see you Lady Yuyuko? Me and Renko would have liked to ask you about the afterlife!"
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>"And why couldn't we see you Lady Yuyuko? Me and Renko would have liked to ask you about the afterlife!"
>Don't ask this, this would be going a bit out of character.
//We don't even know we are in the netherworld or that Yuyuko is a ghost.
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//We don't even know we are in the netherworld or that Yuyuko is a ghost.
She said she saw us while we were investigating the netherworld. And we couldn't see her. Mary is a paranormal investigator. I'm sure she could put 2 and 2 together. And even if she didn't figure out yuyuko was a ghost, she could reasonably assume that Yuyuko would know something about the Netherworld.
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//Well Yukari said she has been observing us for a long time, and she is no ghost is she ? So the same could apply for Yuyuko, since we know nothing of what she can do, and we saw a fairy capable of cloaking itself and others, so the same could happen here.
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Okay good point. But i'll ask yuyuko about the netherworld once we figure out she's a ghost.
>"And what is this place?"
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//Sure thing !
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>Do we recall anything like that ?
>"Oh ! What were you doing there ?"
>You do recall investigating graveyards on two separate occasions. The first was supposedly the location of an entrance to the netherworld, while the second was just a supernatural hotspot. You do recall feeling a chill the second time.
>"Well, there are certain areas in the outside world where ghosts like to play. And you just so happened to be in one." Yuyuko smiles.
>"And what is this place?"
>"Why, Hakugyokurou, of course!"
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>Do we know that name?
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>"Wait... does that mean that you're a ghost?"
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>"And what do you mean with "areas where ghosts like to play" ? What does "play" mean ?"
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>Do we know that name?
>You don't.
>"Wait... does that mean that you're a ghost?"
>"Of course... I thought it was pretty obvious that I was though... Oh well..." Yuyuko shrugs.
>"And what do you mean with "areas where ghosts like to play" ? What does "play" mean ?"
>"Oh, the usual, creeping out the occasional human, haunting, general loafing around..."
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>"Then.... would this place be the netherworld ?"
>Look with a surprised face.
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>Don't be surprised, we've been here before.
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>"Then.... would this place be the netherworld ?"
>Look with a surprised face.
>"Mhm." Yuyuko nods, "A beautiful place, is it not?"
>Don't be surprised, we've been here before.
>You have not. You've found an entrance, yes. But you've never actually entered.
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>"Yes it is a beautiful place! Who knew a place full of the dead could be like this?
>"Um... other than the dead."
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>"Yes it is a beautiful place! Who knew a place full of the dead could be like this?
>"Um... other than the dead."
>"If you think it's beautiful now, you should come see the Gardens of Hakugyokurou when the cherry trees are in full bloom." Yuyuko smiles, "It's quite a spectacle... Of course, it's nothing in comparison to the fabled bloom of the Saigyou Ayakashi, though unfortunately, that is a bloom I will never be able to see..."
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>"Why not?"
>Has Yukari done anything since this conversation started?
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>"Has the tree died ? I mean... if it`s not a ghost tree, did something happen to it ?"
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>"Why not?"
>"Has the tree died ? I mean... if it`s not a ghost tree, did something happen to it ?"
>"Oh, no no no! The Saigyou Ayakashi is far from dead. It was sealed away a long time ago. A corpse lies entangled in the tree's roots and keeps the seal active. I tried to revive it to break the seal once... It didn't really work out."
>"She also asked me to thin the barrier between Gensokyo and the Netherworld so she could gather essence of spring for the ritual." Yukari adds, "Caused a really nice, long winter."
>"Oh, Yukari. You shouldn't have spoiled the details, that story would've made a fun conversation topic over dinner." Yuyuko smirks.
>"There wasn't any rule saying I couldn't." Yukari chuckles, "So, now that I've started, shall I spoil the ending now?"
>"Well I'm certainly not going to stop you!" Yuyuko giggles a bit herself.
>Has Yukari done anything since this conversation started?
>Aside from speaking just now. It seems she was politely letting the conversation happen.
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>"You two seem like old childhood friends, ehehe ! It`s funny to see you and m-, i mean, Lady Yukari getting along so nice with each other."
>Smile.
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>"But i will admit, seeing a beautiful tree blossom is a strange reason to steal the spring."
> What has renko and sumi done since this conversation started?
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>"You two seem like old childhood friends, ehehe ! It`s funny to see you and m-, i mean, Lady Yukari getting along so nice with each other."
>Smile.
>"Oh, Yukari and I have been friends since I was alive. I sometimes wish I could remember those days though..."
>You notice Yukari frown slightly.
>"But i will admit, seeing a beautiful tree blossom is a strange reason to steal the spring."
>"Well, it wouldn't have bloomed otherwise. The essence of spring was able to temporarily overpower the seal enough so I could attempt to resurrect the corpse under the tree. Plus it got the tree to partially reflower, though it wasn't the fabled full bloom I longed for..."
> What has renko and sumi done since this conversation started?
>They seem to have been listening.
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>"What was it?"
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>"What was it?"
>"What was what?" Yuyuko asks.
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>"The ending that Lady Yukari mentioned, and the bloom that said tree achieved."
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>Add "and who was under the tree?"
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>"The ending that Lady Yukari mentioned, and the bloom that said tree achieved."
>"Well, the tree had 80% reflowering, but the blossoms only show their true beauty during a full bloom." says Yuyuko, "And then I couldn't finish the resurrection..."
>Add "and who was under the tree?"
>"You know, every time I remember, I seem to forget it again within a month... Perhaps it's not that important. Yukari, do you happen to remember who's corpse is sealing the tree?"
>"I do..." Yukari frowns, "It's yours... remember?"
>"Oh yeah... right... That's part of the reason why I couldn't finish the resurrection. I found myself starting to fade as it went on."
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>"Wow, that must been a shock. But i guess bad things like that are to be excepted when spring is stolen. I hope no body got hurt!"
>"Oh, and was the main reason for it failing, reimu?"
I think after this we should head inside and eat.
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>"Wow, that must been a shock. But i guess bad things like that are to be excepted when spring is stolen. I hope no body got hurt!"
>"Oh, and was the main reason for it failing, reimu?"
>"Well, her and Marisa, to be exact."
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um, i think you forgot to have yuyuko reply to my first comment.
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Well, it wasn't exactly a question; she probably just didn't have anything in particular to say about it.
>"Marisa too? She seems nice... if a bit theft prone..."
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Well, it wasn't exactly a question; she probably just didn't have anything in particular to say about it.
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>"Marisa too? She seems nice... if a bit theft prone..."
>"Theft prone? I don't ever recall her trying to steal from Hakugyokurou. If she ever did I'm sure Youmu would've at least tried to stop her..."
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>"Not really for that, but for books, she constantly raids the mansion by the lake to steal then from time to time."
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>"Not really for that, but for books, she constantly raids the mansion by the lake to steal then from time to time."
>"What mansion? The Prismrivers' Mansion? No, that doesn't have a lake by it... Oh wait. It does have a lake nearby, actually. But I don't think they keep much books other than music books... Does Marisa have a newfound interest in music"
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>"Um, not that one, it`s one that has a Vampire Mistress, a proficient magician named Patchouli, and a intriguing chief maid called Sakuya Izayoi."
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>"I think we should head inside now, i haven't ate since breakfast."
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>"Um, if we're allowed to, I mean."
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>"Um, not that one, it`s one that has a Vampire Mistress, a proficient magician named Patchouli, and a intriguing chief maid called Sakuya Izayoi."
>"Oh, that mansion... I don't really make a habit of visiting that one... Then again I don't really visit the Prismrivers either..."
>"I think we should head inside now, i haven't ate since breakfast."
>"Um, if we're allowed to, I mean."
>"Go ahead." says Yukari, "We can have our discussion over dinner. Or perhaps right after."
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>Nod joyfully.
>"Yes, it has been a while since we have had some rest, especially with that..... issue..."
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>"We'll finally be able to talk and clear up some things soon."
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>Nod joyfully.
>"Yes, it has been a while since we have had some rest, especially with that..... issue..."
>"We'll finally be able to talk and clear up some things soon."
>"Indeed."
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>"So ? Shall we ?"
>Follow !
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>"So ? Shall we ?"
>"You can go on ahead." Yukari replies, "Yuyuko and I will remain out here until dinner is ready."
>Follow !
>You and your group leave Yukari and Yuyuko and enter the structure. You soon find yourself in a room with a large, low table in the center, surrounded by cushions. In a nearby room, you hear sounds of cooking underway, as well as a couple of voices. One seems distinctly mechanical, while the other seems to be Youmu.
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>Sit down besides the table and wait.
>Can we hear the conversation ?
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>Sit down besides the table and wait.
>Can we hear the conversation ?
>You sit at the table.
>If you listen hard enough you could probably hear it, though it will probably be easier just to get closer too.
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>Let`s just stay put, better not eavesdrop on others conversation.
>"So Renko... what do you think of Gensokyo ? So many interesting people and places, it seems like a fairy tale come true."
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>Let`s just stay put, better not eavesdrop on others conversation.
>"So Renko... what do you think of Gensokyo ? So many interesting people and places, it seems like a fairy tale come true."
>You decide to stay put.
>"I think it's a pretty nice place overall." Renko replies, "Though, we've only seen a small part of it. There's probably places here that might change our opinion... Though lets not worry about that now... There's still the whole 'Judgement' to worry about anyway..."
>"I'm sure you'll be fine, Renko." says Sumireko, "I mean, I nearly destroyed the barrier and they let me off the hook..." she looks to a vacant spot at the table, "No, I'm not bluffing..."
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>"Yes, and we will all try to explain why you did what you did, so don't worry Renko."
>Hold Renko's hand as to ease her fears.
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>"Yes, and we will all try to explain why you did what you did, so don't worry Renko."
>Hold Renko's hand as to ease her fears.
>You hold Renko's hand, and she gives you a smile.
>"I don't have to worry as long as you're with me."
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>Smile and nod.
>"Renko.... thanks."
>Turn to Sumitenshi.
>"How is Matenshi doing Sumireko ? Is our friend alright ?"
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>Smile and nod.
>"Renko.... thanks."
>Turn to Sumitenshi.
>"How is Matenshi doing Sumireko ? Is our friend alright ?"
>"Matenshi is doing fine, but she seems a bit bored..." Sumireko replies "I think I'll actually give her a turn in a minute."
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>Nod.
>"Yea, good idea, we could talk to her some more."
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>Nod.
>"Yea, good idea, we could talk to her some more."
>As you say this, that Youmu person exits the nearby room holding a plate of rice balls, while the wisp-like thing behind her has a plate of cooked fish on top of it.
>"Oh, I didn't expect anyone to be in here so soon." she says as she notices you.
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>Smile.
>"We were all eager to have some food after a very long and tiring quest, and it's still not really done."
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>Smile.
>"We were all eager to have some food after a very long and tiring quest, and it's still not really done."
>"I see..." Youmu sets the food on the table, the wisp does the same, actually partially phasing through the table as it does so, "But I must ask you to please refrain from taking any food until all the food is set out and everyone is seated. Dinner is not completely finished yet."
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>Slightly sad face.
>"Okay.... say... this little cute wisp thing that follows you, is it a ghost companion of sorts ?"
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>Slightly sad face.
>"Okay.... say... this little cute wisp thing that follows you, is it a ghost companion of sorts ?"
>"E-Eh!? Cute!?!" Youmu blushes slightly as the wisp flies away from you, "I-It's not a companion... It's my phantom half..."
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>Head tilt. "Phantom half? Does that mean you're a ghost too like Yuyuko? I didn't see her with one of those, though..."
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>Head tilt. "Phantom half? Does that mean you're a ghost too like Yuyuko? I didn't see her with one of those, though..."
>"Well not really... I'm half ghost."
>"Half Ghost? So does that mean you're simultaneously alive and dead?" Renko asks.
>"Well... I guess so... In a way..."
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>"A schroedinger's ghost... well, not quite... that's really interesting, though."
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>"A schroedinger's ghost... well, not quite... that's really interesting, though."
>"Shraw-ding-what?" Youmu looks confused.
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>"It's a sort of story about Schroedinger's cat, which is both alive and dead until someone observes it, making it have to be one or the other... science can be really strange sometimes."
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>"It's a sort of story about Schroedinger's cat, which is both alive and dead until someone observes it, making it have to be one or the other... science can be really strange sometimes."
>"Science eh? I know someone who could talk to you endlessly about that stuff... And unfortunately she lives here..."
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>"Oh, what is her name?"
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>"Oh, what is her name?"
>"Mimi-chan... Apparently she's some kind of weapon that developed a soul and was sent here when she detonated... She's been living with us for about ten years now..."
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>"Why did she detonate ? Was there a war going on ?"
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>"Was that the voice I heard a minute ago?"
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>"Why did she detonate ? Was there a war going on ?"
>"No. There was a big incident ten years ago where Gensokyo started freezing over. Apparently she sacrificed herself to destroy the source of the freezing..."
>"Was that the voice I heard a minute ago?"
>Youmu nods.
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>"Would it be okay to call her over here ? Or is she busy with the cooking too ?"
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>"Would it be okay to call her over here ? Or is she busy with the cooking too ?"
>"It's okay. She doesn't really cook... Though she is trying to give me some weird recipes..."
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>"Huh ? Like what ?"
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>What kinds of recipes, specifically?
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>"Huh ? Like what ?"
>What kinds of recipes, specifically?
>"Some dishes her creator and her creator's assistant liked... As much as I'd like to give them a try, the ingredients she suggests are rather hard to come by. Especially since a lot of these dishes are foreign."
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>"Oh..."
>Eye Youmu's phantom half.
>"Do you uh, mind me asking a bit of questions? I mean, they are kind of silly questions..."
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>"Oh..."
>Eye Youmu's phantom half.
>"Do you uh, mind me asking a bit of questions? I mean, they are kind of silly questions..."
>"Um... No... I don't mind..."
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>"How does it feel? Like, how would it feel if I touched it? Or how would it feel to you if someone touches it. And does it feel like a part of you? Can you control it yourself?"
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>"How does it feel? Like, how would it feel if I touched it? Or how would it feel to you if someone touches it. And does it feel like a part of you? Can you control it yourself?"
>"Well... Um... It would feel weird for me... And for you, probably a bit cold. And it does feel like a part of me because, well, it is... And I can control it."
>_
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>"Hm... And it can pass through things too?"
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>"Hm... And it can pass through things too?"
>"Well it's a phantom, so yes..."
>_
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>"Cool..."
>Look back over to where we came in.
>"I wonder what ladu Yukari's been doing that's so important..."
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>"Cool..."
>Look back over to where we came in.
>"I wonder what ladu Yukari's been doing that's so important..."
>"I'm honestly not sure." says Youmu, "She came over for tea with lady Yuyuko, and usually that means the two of them just sit out there, talking. What they talk about is beyond me. I'm usually instructed to leave them alone unless called."
>_
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>"Oh..."
>Take the bucket out of our inventory.
>Kick it.
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>"Oh..."
>Take the bucket out of our inventory.
>You take out the bucket from your satchel.
>"What's with the bucket?" Youmu raises and eyebrow.
>Everyone else is giving you a curious look as well.
>Kick it.
>You stub your toe and die from the resulting infection.
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>"I got this from helping someone along the way when I was searching for you and Sumireko. Not too sure why I kept it with me here."
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>"I got this from helping someone along the way when I was searching for you and Sumireko. Not too sure why I kept it with me here."
>"Well, I mean, a bucket could be useful, right?" Renko asks, "You've had to have some reason to keep it..."
>_
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>"Well, yea. But I don't really have that much space to carry it with me everywhere. I could probably drop it off and pick it up another time when it's needed."
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>"Well, yea. But I don't really have that much space to carry it with me everywhere. I could probably drop it off and pick it up another time when it's needed."
>"I could carry it for you if you want." Renko offers, "There's plenty of space in my bag."
>"I smell something burning..." Sumireko says in Matenshi's voice.
>"AAAAAAAAAAAH! I FORGOT ABOUT THE STOVE!" Youmu quickly sprints out of the room.
>_
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>"Uh oh...."
>Fidget a bit.
>"...oh hey Matenshi, is everything alright with you two ?"
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>"Uh oh...."
>Fidget a bit.
>"I-I'm sure things will be fine..." Renko comments.
>"Yeah, Youmu is a good cook." says Chen, "She'll probably fix it somehow."
>"...oh hey Matenshi, is everything alright with you two ?"
>"Well we aren't fighting, are we?" Sumireko frowns.
>_
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>"Oh not that.... i meant if you both were feeling alright, we still have zero clues about how this happened to you two, so i'm kinda worried for side effects."
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>"Oh not that.... i meant if you both were feeling alright, we still have zero clues about how this happened to you two, so i'm kinda worried for side effects."
>"Well, I don't really feel any different from before." says Matenshi, "Neither does she."
>_
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>Smile.
>"Good ! I don`t want any more harm to befall my friends again."
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>Smile.
>"Good ! I don`t want any more harm to befall my friends again."
>"Friends? No offense, but I'm not your friend, Maribel. I barely know you. If anything we're more of acquaintances..."
>_
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>"Oh.."
>Slightly sad face.
>"Right... but that doesn`t stop us from getting to know each other better right ? It doesn`t feel right to just leave it like this."
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>"Oh.."
>Slightly sad face.
>"Right... but that doesn`t stop us from getting to know each other better right ? It doesn`t feel right to just leave it like this."
>"No, I suppose it doesn't... But honestly I'd like to be separated from Sumireko as soon as possible, and then return to my mother's plane so that I may prepare to take on her mantle... So that would leave little time to move beyond mere acquaintances."
>_
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>"I guess, although we don`t really have any clues about it, so it might take a while... does that mean we will never cross paths again ? Not even a letter ?"
>Frown a little.
>"Taking mother`s mantle..... will i have to do that too... ?"
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>"I guess, although we don`t really have any clues about it, so it might take a while... does that mean we will never cross paths again ? Not even a letter ?"
>"Why would I even write a letter?" Matenshi makes Sumireko's body frown.
>Frown a little.
>"Taking mother`s mantle..... will i have to do that too... ?"
>"Of course not. You are unfit to take up the mantle of an archangel. And how dare you even ask to replace my mother's occupation when the title rightfully belongs to me!"
>Matenshi scowls.
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>"I-I didn't mean it like that. Sorry."
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>"No no ! That`s not what i meant ! It`s just... that maybe i will be at the same place you are now.... to follow the steps of my mother..."
>Sad face.
>"I... i`m sorry... i never meant to say anything harmful... i`m just no good...."
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>"I-I didn't mean it like that. Sorry."
>"No no ! That`s not what i meant ! It`s just... that maybe i will be at the same place you are now.... to follow the steps of my mother..."
>"Oh..." Matenshi merely frowns again, "In that case, I wouldn't know. It would ultimately your decision as well as your mother's..."
>Sad face.
>"I... i`m sorry... i never meant to say anything harmful... i`m just no good...."
>"Don't say that, Merry." Renko puts a hand on your shoulder, "You're a very good person, no matter what. Please don't doubt yourself like that..."
>_
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>"No... i mean... every time i was near someone they always seem to have something bad happen to them, Miss Reimu, Miss Mamizou, Koishi, Marisa, Miss Patchouli, sure i did some stuff right, but...."
>Sigh.
>"Honestly i just wanted for us to become good friends, so we could forget all this horror we have been through and be happier, but i guess that isn`t possible is it ?"
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>"Especially since it doesn't seem like we'll have peace for too long..."
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>"No... i mean... every time i was near someone they always seem to have something bad happen to them, Miss Reimu, Miss Mamizou, Koishi, Marisa, Miss Patchouli, sure i did some stuff right, but...."
>Sigh.
>"Honestly i just wanted for us to become good friends, so we could forget all this horror we have been through and be happier, but i guess that isn`t possible is it ?"
>"Especially since it doesn't seem like we'll have peace for too long..."
>"I didn't say it wasn't possible..." Matenshi continues to frown, "I'm just saying I don't think there will be very much time to become good friends..."
>_
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>"See ? I always mess up somewhere, but at least there is a chance..."
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>"See ? I always mess up somewhere, but at least there is a chance..."
>"Merry, you're being too hard on yourself. Please, stop it." Renko frowns.
>Youmu emerges with another two plates of food. It seems to be a second fish, like the first, but this one looks a bit more charred. The phantom half is carrying what looks like some kind of cooked bird.
>_
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>"Yea.... i should stop and perk up a bit, no use in being all down."
>Look at the food with joy.
>"At least we now get to eat !"
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>"Yea.... i should stop and perk up a bit, no use in being all down."
>Look at the food with joy.
>"At least we now get to eat !"
>"Not quite yet." says Youmu, "There is a lot more food to prepare..."
>_
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>Girls are cooking...
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>"Oh.... well, i guess we can wait some more..."
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>"Oh.... well, i guess we can wait some more..."
>Girls are cooking...
>You wait.
>Youmu continuously brings out food until the table is half full. And she still seems to be going...
>_
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>Stare at the growing amount of food for a few seconds, then look at Matenshi/Sumireko and Renko.
>"...I think we might be biting off a bit more than we can chew."
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>Stare at the growing amount of food for a few seconds, then look at Matenshi/Sumireko and Renko.
>"...I think we might be biting off a bit more than we can chew."
>"How so...?" Renko asks, staring at the food.
>_
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>"Maybe we can`t handle all of this by ourselves, oh well, we can`t complain, better than no food at all."
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>"Maybe we can`t handle all of this by ourselves, oh well, we can`t complain, better than no food at all."
>"Well, lucky for you, most of this is for Lady Yuyuko..." Youmu cuts in as she sets down another plate, "Though, if you want seconds, I advise you eat quickly... Anyway, I only have about... twelve more dishes to put on the table before I call in Lady Yuyuko and Yukari."
>You notice a cylindrical figure float out of the kitchen doorway.
>_
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>"She can eat that much ?!? Hmm... if Lady Yuyuko is such a big eater, then you certainly are a great chef, i look forward to taste it !"
>Try to get a better look at the figure.
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>"She can eat that much ?!? Hmm... if Lady Yuyuko is such a big eater, then you certainly are a great chef, i look forward to taste it !"
>"Oh, I'm probably not that great... There's probably many out there that can do better than me. And yes, Lady Yuyuko is rather infamous for her... appetite..."
>Try to get a better look at the figure.
>You glimpse the figure.
>It's a freaking missile!
>A smiley face seems to be painted on the front, and the entire thing appears to be transparent.
>_
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>"E-Ehhhh ?!? But... is this the Mimi-chan you talked about ?"
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>"E-Ehhhh ?!? But... is this the Mimi-chan you talked about ?"
>"Hmm?" Youmu looks at the missile, "Yup, that's her."
>The missile rotates so that its front is facing the table
>"OH? AM I THE TOPIC OF THIS CONVERSATION?" A mechanical voice emanates from the weapon.
>_
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>Jump a bit at the fact that a missile has pointed itself towards our direction.
>"O-Oh. S-So you're Mimi-chan?"
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>Jump a bit at the fact that a missile has pointed itself towards our direction.
>"O-Oh. S-So you're Mimi-chan?"
>You jump a bit.
>"CORRECT. I AM A MODULAR INTERCONTINENTAL MISSILE AND IMPLOSIVE COGNIZANT HYPERDESTRUCTIVE ASCENDANT NEUTRALIZER OR M.I.M.I.C.H.A.N. UNIT."
>_
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>"Um, good afternoon."
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>"Umm..... i know we just started but.... how did you even arrive here in Gensokyo ? Isn't there the barrier to avoid that ?"
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>"Um, good afternoon."
>"AFTERNOON IS AN INCORRECT STATEMENT. MY INTERNAL CLOCK SUGGESTS THAT IT IS ACTUALLY WELL INTO THE EVENING. "GOOD EVENING" WOULD'VE BEEN THE LOGICAL THING TO SAY."
>"Umm..... i know we just started but.... how did you even arrive here in Gensokyo ? Isn't there the barrier to avoid that ?"
>"MY CREATOR BROUGHT ME INTO GENSOKYO VIA THE PROBABILITY SPACE HYPERVESSEL, A SHIP DESIGNED TO TRAVEL THROUGH PARALLEL UNIVERSES, AND I WAS GIVEN TO A LOCAL RESIDENT AS A PRIZE IN A CONTEST. I HAD REMAINED IN GENSOKYO UNTIL APPROXIMATELY TEN YEARS AGO, BEFORE, TO MY SURPRISE, I ENDED UP IN THE AFTERLIFE FOLLOWING MY DETONATION."
>_
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>"Parallel universes!?"
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>"Parallel universes!?"
>"CORRECT. CREATOR OKAZAKI COMES FROM A PARALLEL REALITY WHERE GENSOKYO, AS WELL AS MAGIC, NO LONGER EXIST. SHE CREATED THE HYPERVESSEL AS A WAY TO TRAVEL TO A WORLD WITH MAGIC, AND THIS UNIVERSE WAS AMONG THE FIRST SHE FOUND."
>_
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>"Huh... So... you're like a ghost? How is it like?"
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>"Huh... So... you're like a ghost? How is it like?"
>"IT IS FASCINATING. EVER SINCE I ENTERED THE AFTERLIFE, I HAVE BEEN RECORDING DATA THAT I EVENTUALLY WISH TO TRANSFER TO CREATOR OKAZAKI, SO THAT SHE MAY ONE DAY, IF SHE IS WILLING, BE ABLE TO PUBLISH MY FINDINGS."
>_
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>"So how is this miss Okazaki?"
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>"So how is this miss Okazaki?"
>"CREATOR OKAZAKI IS WELL. I DO BELIEVE SHE FOUND EMPLOYMENT WITH THE KAPPA IN GENSOKYO THE LAST TIME I SAW HER."
>_
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>"Hm, so what do you generally do here ? I can`t imagine what a ghost missile likes to do."
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>"Hm, so what do you generally do here ? I can`t imagine what a ghost missile likes to do."
>"I RECORD DATA. NOTHING MORE."
>_
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>"What about that thing you were talking to Miss Youmu, about some recipes you knew ?"
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>"What about that thing you were talking to Miss Youmu, about some recipes you knew ?"
>"I WAS MERELY SUGGESTING SHE TRIED PREPARING RECIPES THAT CREATOR OKAZAKI ENJOYED. FOR INSTANCE, I KNOW OF MANY DESERTS THAT INVOLVE STRAWBERRIES. OF COURSE, I ONLY KNOW THE RECIPES, I AM PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PREPARE THEM. I WOULD NOT WISH TO ANYWAY. IT GOES AGAINST MY PROGRAMMING. HOWEVER, IF RUUKOTO WAS HERE SHE COULD PREPARE ANYTHING. HER RECIPE DATABASE IS 800% GREATER THAN MINE."
>_
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>"Ruukoto ? Who is that ?"
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>"Ruukoto ? Who is that ?"
>"RUUKOTO IS A DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE ANDROID THAT SERVED CREATOR OKAZAKI. SHE WAS ALSO GIVEN TO A RESIDENT OF GENSOKYO AS A CONTEST PRIZE. THE SAME YEAR I WAS DETONATED, SHE CHANGED OWNERS ONCE AGAIN. CURRENTLY SHE SERVES A WOMAN BY THE NAME OF SANAE KOCHIYA."
>_
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>"Why did she ? Was she sold ?"
>Put on a curious look.
>"And what about that incident you detonated at, what was it ?"
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>"Why did she ? Was she sold ?"
>"HER PREVIOUS OWNER GAVE HER TO SANAE AND NO LONGER DESIRED TO KEEP HER."
>Put on a curious look.
>"And what about that incident you detonated at, what was it ?"
>"SANAE HAS REQUESTED THAT I WITHHOLD MOST OF THE DETAILS OF THAT INCIDENT. SO I ENCRYPTED MOST OF MY MEMORIES OF THAT EVENT. HOWEVER, I WAS USED TO ELIMINATE AN ENERGY SOURCE THAT WAS DRAWING IN ALL HEAT FROM GENSOKYO AND CAUSING IT TO FREEZE OVER."
>_
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>Nod.
>"I understand, so, what about those recipes you know, i am also from the outside world."
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>Nod.
>"I understand, so, what about those recipes you know, i am also from the outside world."
>"IF I WERE HOOKED UP TO A PRINTER, I COULD PRINT YOU A LIST. HOWEVER, I AM UNSURE HOW WELL I'D BE ABLE TO INTERFACE WITH TECHNOLOGY. I HAVE NOT INTERFACED WITH ANYTHING SINCE BEFORE I DETONATED."
>_
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>"Oh... could you then tell me one of them ? Maybe i know something about it, since i dunno if Lady Yuyuko would have a printer around."
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>"Oh... could you then tell me one of them ? Maybe i know something about it, since i dunno if Lady Yuyuko would have a printer around."
>"IS THERE A SPECIFIC CATEGORY YOU DESIRE?"
>_
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>"Hmm.... how about sweets ?"
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>"Hmm.... how about sweets ?"
>"I DO HAVE DATA ON SEVERAL DESSERTS INVOLVING STRAWBERRIES."
>_
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>"Strawberries? Why just that?"
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>"Strawberries? Why just that?"
>"CREATOR OKAZAKI WAS RATHER FOND OF THEM. I DO BELIEVE SHE ACTUALLY CULTIVATED A FEW STRAWBERRY PLANTS ON THE HYPERVESSEL. I NEVER SAW THEM MYSELF, BUT RUUKOTO KNEW OF THEIR EXISTENCE."
>_
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>"Huh. Mind giving us a few of the names of the desserts?"
>Look around. Who/what's all in here again.
>_
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>Look around.
>Not this again!
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>"Huh. Mind giving us a few of the names of the desserts?"
>"STRAWBERRY PARFAIT, STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE, STRAWBERRY SORBET, TART...."
>Look around. Who/what's all in here again.
>You look around.
>The table is 75% topped with food. Renko is staring at it, as well as Sumireko/Matenshi.
>Youmu is still bringing in food from the kitchen.
>Mimi-chan is floating between you and the kitchen door.
>_
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>"N-Nevermind. It's making me a bit hungrier..."
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>"N-Nevermind. It's making me a bit hungrier..."
>"VERY WELL."
>_
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>"Mimi-chan, have you ever heard of two people being in the same body? Not multiple personalities, I mean."
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>"Mimi-chan, have you ever heard of two people being in the same body? Not multiple personalities, I mean."
>"I HAVE NOT."
>_
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>"Oh.... what about your creator or this Sanae you talk about ? Would they know about this sort of thing ?"
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>"Oh.... what about your creator or this Sanae you talk about ? Would they know about this sort of thing ?"
>"BOTH COULD POTENTIALLY KNOW. HOWEVER, CREATOR OKAZAKI IS LEADING BY A 5% PROBABILITY, SINCE SHE POSSESSES A HIGHER INTELLIGENCE QUOTIENT."
>_
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>"That's an unfair assumption..."
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>"That's an unfair assumption..."
>"I AM A MACHINE. FAIRNESS IS NOT IN MY PROGRAMMING. EVEN IF I SOMEHOW DEVELOPED WHAT YOU ORGANICS CALL A "SOUL"..."
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>"Then how are you a ghost ? You should be a soul then."
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>"Then how are you a ghost ? You should be a soul then."
>"I ASCERTAINED THAT YOU NEED A SOUL IN ORDER TO EVEN EXIST AS A GHOST IN THE AFTERLIFE. DO YOU NOT?"
>_
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>"Mimi-chan, could you please tell me the answer to 13 divided by 0?
>"Mimi-chan, answer the next question with either 'yes', or 'no' and do not lie. Is the next thing you're going to say; 'no'?"
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR4H76SCCzY)
>"Do you have any strawberries with you right now Mimi-chan?"
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>"Mimi-chan, could you please tell me the answer to 13 divided by 0?
>"Mimi-chan, answer the next question with either 'yes', or 'no' and do not lie. Is the next thing you're going to say; 'no'?"
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR4H76SCCzY)
>Mimi-chan seems to lock up and spark, before she flickers out of existence.
>Murder count: 1
>"Do you have any strawberries with you right now Mimi-chan?"
>"WHY EVEN ASK? IT WOULD BE COMPLETELY ILLOGICAL FOR ME TO CARRY STRAWBERRIES. I DON'T EVEN POSSESS HANDS. THERE ARE ALSO NO STRAWBERRIES HERE. EVEN YOUMU, A GARDENER, DOES NOT CULTIVATE ANY."
>_
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>"Oh well, then i guess it isn't possible.... is there anything else that doesn't need strawberries ?"
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>Change murder count to 2 since we (hopefully) offed YgMg.
>"Are you almost done Youmu? Do you think I could change my clothes for a moment?"
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>"Oh well, then i guess it isn't possible.... is there anything else that doesn't need strawberries ?"
>"WELL, RUUKOTO ONCE SHARED WITH ME INFORMATION ABOUT A FOREIGN DESSERT CALLED A "BAKED ALASKA" THOUGH IT APPEARS TO BE ONE OF THE MORE DIFFICULT THINGS TO PREPARE..."
>Change murder count to 2 since we (hopefully) offed YgMg.
>You do so.
>"Are you almost done Youmu? Do you think I could change my clothes for a moment?"
>"I think if you were to change you clothes now, I would finish by the time you get back. Would you like me to take you to a more secluded room?"
>_
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>"Yes please."
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>"Yes please."
>Youmu nods, before her phantom half floats in front of you, as if beckoning you to follow.
>"I WILL BE IN THE GARDEN CONDUCTING OBSERVATIONS." says Mimi-chan, before floating out of the room.
>_
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>Take a quick look back at Renko.
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>Take a quick look back at Renko.
>You take a look at Renko and notice she has her phone out. She quickly puts it away as soon as you see it.
>_
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>Tilt our head a bit.
>"What is it Renko?"
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>Tilt our head a bit.
>"What is it Renko?"
>"U-Uh, n-nothing! I-It was n-nothing...!" she blushes slightly, "Uh... I-I was just cleaning the screen. Yeah!"
>
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>Eh.
>Let it slide.
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>Smile.
>"A quick photo is fine Renko. I haven't really gotten to see myself in a mirror for a bit, so it'd be nice to see if this outfit really is good on me or not."
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>Eh.
>Let it slide.
>Smile.
>"A quick photo is fine Renko. I haven't really gotten to see myself in a mirror for a bit, so it'd be nice to see if this outfit really is good on me or not."
>"O-Oh... Alright then..."
>Renko takes out the phone once more and snaps a picture.
>_
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>"Well, I'll be getting back to my usual look now."
>Turn back to Youmu's phantom half and follow it.
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>"Well, I'll be getting back to my usual look now."
>Turn back to Youmu's phantom half and follow it.
>You begin following Youmu's other half. Which leads you to a vacant room, before turning around and heading back in the direction you came from.
>_
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>Close the door and any windows if there are any.
>Settle down and take our clothes out of the satchel.
>Start changing up.
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>Examine the room, then start changing.
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>Examine the room, then start changing.
>You seem to be in a vacant room. A futon is on the floor, which is covered in tatami. There is a mirror near the wall, next to it is a dresser.
>Close the door and any windows if there are any.
>Settle down and take our clothes out of the satchel.
>Start changing up.
>You shut the door. There are no windows.
>You take your outfit out of your satchel and undress. It feels much better now that your chest isn't being constricted by that shirt. You then begin putting on your usual outfit.
>Soon, you are fully dressed, and you begin to place the Makai outfit in the satchel.
>_
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>Examine ourselves in the mirror, then start heading back to the others.
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>Examine ourselves in the mirror, then start heading back to the others.
>You look in the mirror. You seem to have put your outfit on correctly.
>You head out of the room and make your way back towards the dining room.
>The table is fully stocked now, and you notice Yukari and Yuyuko at the table, talking with each other. Yuyuko, seemingly absentmindedly, begins to reach for one of the plates as they talk, prompting Youmu to push it away from her.
>Renko and Sumireko/Matenshi are still there. The bucket is still where you left it.
>_
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>Return to our seat.
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>Return to our seat.
>You return to your seat.
>"Ah, there you are. Now shall we commence?" says Yukari.
>Youmu takes a seat next to Yuyuko.
>_
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>"Thank you for having us over."
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>"Yes, let's eat!"
>COMMENCE DEVOURMENT in a normal manner once everyone has begun.
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>"Thank you for having us over."
>"You're welcome." Yuyuko smiles.
>"Yes, let's eat!"
>COMMENCE DEVOURMENT in a normal manner once everyone has begun.
>You get a plate of food and begin eating.
>You aren't even halfway through it before you notice Yuyuko is already on her second plate.
>_
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>"Woah! How much was on that plate?"
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>"Woah! How much was on that plate?"
>"I think it was about the same as the rest of us, if not more." Renko whispers, "Um... Also, Merry, don't you think it's a bit rude to comment on a lady's eating habits....?"
>You notice Youmu is frowning at you.
>Yuyuko is either ignoring what you said or didn't seem to hear it.
>Yukari doesn't seem to care, but for a split second you swear you saw a slight smirk.
>_
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>"O-Oh. I-I'm really sorry. Please excuse me."
>Return to eating our food.
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>"I-I didn't mean to offend your mistress, Youmu...i was just surprised at how fast she ate, s-sorry.
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>"O-Oh. I-I'm really sorry. Please excuse me."
>Return to eating our food.
>"Hmm? Sorry for what?" Yuyuko asks.
>"I-I didn't mean to offend your mistress, Youmu...i was just surprised at how fast she ate, s-sorry.
>"Maybe you should just stop while you're ahead..." Youmu frowns.
>"How fast I ate?" Yuyuko looks at the table, "Oh, will you look at that...? I'm almost through two plates..."
>_
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>"S-Sorry."
>Put on a bit of an upset face and return to our food in silence.
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>"Stupid me !"
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>Let's just concentrate on -our- eating for a bit.
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>"S-Sorry."
>Put on a bit of an upset face and return to our food in silence.
>"Stupid me !"
>Let's just concentrate on -our- eating for a bit.
>You keep eating, and you finish your first plate. You notice Yuyuko is now on her fourth.
>_
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>Don't worry about how many are left, just politely get another one, doing the same once we are finished with this one.
>Don't get one someone is already taking though obviously.
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>Don't worry about how many are left, just politely get another one, doing the same once we are finished with this one.
>Don't get one someone is already taking though obviously.
>You get another plate of food and continue eating.
>_
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>Look around the table, anything interesting going on?
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>How many plates do we think we could go through before we're stuffed?
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>How is Renko?
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>Look around the table, anything interesting going on?
>You look around. Everyone seems to be busy eating, except Youmu, who seems to have finished after one plate.
>Roughly a third of the food on the table seems to be gone
>Sumireko seems to be whispering to herself and glancing to the side. Her food has been barely touched.
>How many plates do we think we could go through before we're stuffed?
>You think you should be good after this one.
>How is Renko?
>Renko is eating at about the same pace as you. She glances at Sumireko occasionally, looking slightly concerned.
>_
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>Finish up and do the proper table manners.
>Glance a bit at Sumitenshi too.
>"Hm...."
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>Finish up and do the proper table manners.
>You do so.
>Glance a bit at Sumitenshi too.
>"Hm...."
>You glance at them.
>They seem to be arguing through whispers, this goes on for a moment before one of them, you're unsure who, makes their body sigh and roll its eyes and hesitantly pick up a bit of food, studying it for a few seconds, before putting it in their mouth.
>_
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>"What's wrong Sumi? Are you not hungry?
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>"What's wrong Sumi? Are you not hungry?
>Hold up, better not disturb the table again, and it looks like one of them convinced the other to eat, so it is okay.
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>We've already screwed up enough. Let's just keep to ourselves for a bit...
>How are we feeling? Are we satisfied yet?
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Good point, dont wanna get shanked by youmoo
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>"What's wrong Sumi? Are you not hungry?
>Hold up, better not disturb the table again, and it looks like one of them convinced the other to eat, so it is okay.
>We've already screwed up enough. Let's just keep to ourselves for a bit...
>How are we feeling? Are we satisfied yet?
>You refrain from saying anything.
>You're starting to get full.
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>This should be enough then.
>Wait patiently for the others.
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>This should be enough then.
>Wait patiently for the others.
>You wait for all the others to stop.
>Sumireko/Matenshi finishes last, eating the last food on the table. Yuyuko seems to have eaten 80% of the food on the table...
>"Ah, that was good. Thank you, Miss Youmu." says Renko.
>"Oh, please, just Youmu would be fine. And you're welcome." Youmu bows before beginning to clean off the table.
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>"Thank you Youmu."
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>"Thank you Youmu."
>"You're welcome." Youmu replies.
>"Well, then now that dinner is finished," says Yukari, "I do believe you wanted to talk to me about something?"
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>"Y-Yea. So, you know how Renko did... um... that?"
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>"Y-Yea. So, you know how Renko did... um... that?"
>"Did what?" Youmu asks.
>"Oh, Youmu, dear." Yuyuko interrupts, "Could you please leave us for a bit? This is more of a private matter."
>"As you wish, Lady Yuyuko." She bows, before leaving the room.
>"Chen, you should leave as well." says Yukari, "This conversation may possibly lead to topics I do not wish for you or Ran to hear."
>"Whatever you say, Yukari-sama." Chen replies before exiting as well.
>Yukari turns to you, "Yes, I am well aware of what she did to Reimu. You were there, were you not?"
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>"Yes, so the reason why she did that, is because it was part of the plan someone had made to rescue Sumireko here."
>Point to Sumitenshi.
>"As you know Sumireko had been gone for a great while, and Renko was desperate to find her."
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>"So, she was given a deal by someone."
>Get out our phone and look for the picture of Sariel we should have.
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>"So, someone was able to take advantage of this."
>Get out our phone and look for the picture of Sariel we should have.
>Don't do the latter, it was a bad picture.
//BTW, i think it would be better if you reworded that sentence, remember that Matenshi is right next to us.
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>Edited, but we should still show the picture. It's part of the only evidence we have of her being real, aside from the feather that Sumireko now has and Matenshi herself.
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>Yeah, may as well show it. "It's not a good picture, but an angel told Renko she knew how to get Sumireko back."
>Are Sumi-tenshi's wings out still?
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>"Yes, so the reason why she did that, is because it was part of the plan someone had made to rescue Sumireko here."
>Point to Sumitenshi.
>"As you know Sumireko had been gone for a great while, and Renko was desperate to find her."
>"So, she was given a deal by someone."
>Get out our phone and look for the picture of Sariel we should have.
>Yeah, may as well show it. "It's not a good picture, but an angel told Renko she knew how to get Sumireko back."
>Are Sumi-tenshi's wings out still?
>Yukari examines the picture.
>"My... My... This is horrible photography isn't it? Maybe I should have you learn from the tengu..." she chuckles.
>Sumireko/Matenshi's wings are still out.
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//Okay, we have to make sure we don't go too into detail and make Sariel look bad. Else Matenshi might get stuck with something...
>Put the phone away.
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>"Not like i could use a flash or some other light source without being caught... anyways, Sumireko was capture by a man that wanted to return this world back the start, where the winged woman that Renko was helping wanted to stop that and leave the world to follow the course it is supposed to take, the plan didn't work sadly so we had to confront him face on, and in the process we rescued Sumireko, however..."
>Gesture to Sumitenshi.
>"Turns out Sumireko's body was merged with someone else's, now they are two minds and souls stuck in a single body, the second person is called Matenshi, an archangel."
>Look back to them.
>"Now we have to find a way to separate those two into their own bodies, but we have no idea where to start, so it might take days or weeks, and until then they have to learn how to live together as roommates, well, bodymates i guess in this case."
>Take a breath of resting.
>"Any questions ? I will see if i can answer them."
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//Okay, we have to make sure we don't go too into detail and make Sariel look bad. Else Matenshi might get stuck with something...
>Put the phone away.
>You do so.
>"Not like i could use a flash or some other light source without being caught... anyways, Sumireko was capture by a man that wanted to return this world back the start, where the winged woman that Renko was helping wanted to stop that and leave the world to follow the course it is supposed to take, the plan didn't work sadly so we had to confront him face on, and in the process we rescued Sumireko, however..."
>Gesture to Sumitenshi.
>"Turns out Sumireko's body was merged with someone else's, now they are two minds and souls stuck in a single body, the second person is called Matenshi, an archangel."
>"Actually, she says she's an archangel-to-be..." Sumireko corrects.
>Look back to them.
>"Now we have to find a way to separate those two into their own bodies, but we have no idea where to start, so it might take days or weeks, and until then they have to learn how to live together as roommates, well, bodymates i guess in this case."
>Take a breath of resting.
>"Any questions ? I will see if i can answer them."
>"Have you considered trying to separate them yourself using your abilities?" Yukari asks,
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>Blink. "Can... can I do that? I actually already sort of tried... after we saved Sumireko and she'd gone crazy and escaped from Eientei, she ended up getting possessed by Yuugenmagan, too... I tried to split Yuugen out of her, but I couldn't figure it out. Thankfully Sumireko and Matenshi managed to fight back enough that we all stopped her."
>Shake our head. "I'm not sure whether today or my first day in Gensokyo have been crazier... in any case, I don't have any idea where to start with trying to split them apart."
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//I think we might need to mention why Renko had to shoot Reimu too, since that's part of explaining things. We might be able to go around it somehow and still convince Yukari, but I don't have the time right now.
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We might, but Yukari seems more interested in having teaching time with our powers to fix Sumireko/Matenshi first (which is also pretty important), so we'll see how it goes.
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>"I don't want to hurt them accidentally or something worse... I'm not even sure if their bodies are together or just their souls or minds to start with."
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>Blink. "Can... can I do that? I actually already sort of tried... after we saved Sumireko and she'd gone crazy and escaped from Eientei, she ended up getting possessed by Yuugenmagan, too... I tried to split Yuugen out of her, but I couldn't figure it out. Thankfully Sumireko and Matenshi managed to fight back enough that we all stopped her."
>Shake our head. "I'm not sure whether today or my first day in Gensokyo have been crazier... in any case, I don't have any idea where to start with trying to split them apart."
>"I don't want to hurt them accidentally or something worse... I'm not even sure if their bodies are together or just their souls or minds to start with."
>"Ah yes, I forgot that even though your powers develop faster here, manipulating boundaries beyond physical and spatial boundaries would still be difficult for you at your current level of power..." Yukari opens a fan in front of her face, "My mistake. Perhaps I should take a look at it myself then... And... Who might this 'YuugenMagan' be?"
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>Frown and look to the side.
>"A traitorous, manipulative being who used me while I was still feeling down."
>Adopt an upset face.
>"Things almost went horribly..."
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>"Yuugenmagan approached me after you sent me outside Gensokyo, and convinced me to come back and find Sumireko because she knew how to help her... but then she just possessed her herself, and tried to absorb the power of the archangels to remake the world..."
>Shudder. "She got terrifyingly close to doing it, too, and... she killed Matenshi's mother and the other remaining archangel, Sariel and Uriel."
>Look a little down.
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>We probably shouldn't mention coming back to Gensokyo. Well, going to Makai.
>Describe YgMg's appearance to Yukari as well.
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>Well, we obviously went back to Gensokyo. But we can try not to bring up Makai... probably won't need to, unless she asks where we got the clothes. We could lie about getting them in the outside world, but...
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>Frown and look to the side.
>"A traitorous, manipulative being who used me while I was still feeling down."
>Adopt an upset face.
>"Things almost went horribly..."
>"Yuugenmagan approached me after you sent me outside Gensokyo, and convinced me to come back and find Sumireko because she knew how to help her... but then she just possessed her herself, and tried to absorb the power of the archangels to remake the world..."
>Shudder. "She got terrifyingly close to doing it, too, and... she killed Matenshi's mother and the other remaining archangel, Sariel and Uriel."
>Look a little down.
>"So she's a youkai from outside?" Yukari asks, "That's... improbable..."
>Describe YgMg's appearance to Yukari as well.
>"Hmm... I do not know of any youkai that matches that description..."
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>Turn to Sumitenshi.
>"Um, you two, did you notice something about her that might help identifying her ?"
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>"And, she's not from outside... she said she followed through the gap. I had seen her earlier today, when I was walking through Gensokyo in a kind of... dream state, without actually going in. She wasn't really physical... Sakuya from the Scarlet Devil Mansion wasn't able to touch her."
>Shake our head. "In any case, err... I think I sort of... killed her..."
>Look a little guilty. "E-err, that sounds really bad, but she was possessing Sumireko and trying to destroy the universe... I didn't have a choice!"
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>Turn to Sumitenshi.
>"Um, you two, did you notice something about her that might help identifying her ?"
>"When she was controlling our body, we saw her as a blonde woman with five orbs attached to a belt." says Sumireko, "She seemed to be wearing a Shrine Maiden's outfit..."
>"Hmm... I do remember that there was one youkai with that description around the time that the barrier was proposed who thought the idea of a barrier maintained by a human bloodline was a joke, even more so than most of the opposition at the time... So she murdered one of Reimu's ancestors, and proceeded to wear her clothes as a way to mock the Hakurei family. Thankfully, the maiden that was murdered already had a child, so the Hakurei bloodline was still linked to the barrier. Anyway, from what I recall that youkai was destroyed by a group of experienced youkai hunters and powerful youkai, and what remained of her was banished to Makai, never to return. And considering you couldn't have possibly been to Makai, I doubt this 'YuugenMagan' was that youkai."
>"And, she's not from outside... she said she followed through the gap. I had seen her earlier today, when I was walking through Gensokyo in a kind of... dream state, without actually going in. She wasn't really physical... Sakuya from the Scarlet Devil Mansion wasn't able to touch her."
>Shake our head. "In any case, err... I think I sort of... killed her..."
>Look a little guilty. "E-err, that sounds really bad, but she was possessing Sumireko and trying to destroy the universe... I didn't have a choice!"
>"Well, since you do have evidence to back up your stories, I believe you. You did the right thing, Maribel."
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>"Do you...understand why what happened, happened, now?"
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>"And i didn't do all of it right, if i had done so then nobody would have died, and Matenshi would still have her mother....."
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>"Do you...understand why what happened, happened, now?"
>Yukari nods, "I do... However, the judgement must still occur, regardless..."
>"And i didn't do all of it right, if i had done so then nobody would have died, and Matenshi would still have her mother....."
>"Well, you can't win every single battle Maribel... Life does not work that way..." Yukari turns to Sumireko, "You have my condolences..."
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>Nod slowly.
>"I suppose.... now.... should we tell them all about that other part ? The one about myself ?"
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>Nod slowly.
>"I suppose.... now.... should we tell them all about that other part ? The one about myself ?"
>Yukari slowly nods.
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>Take a breath.
>"So.... you know how i told you that i am actually a half-youkai half-human ?"
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>Take a breath.
>"So.... you know how i told you that i am actually a half-youkai half-human ?"
>"What!?" Renko looks mildly surprised, "No, you never told us..."
>"Renko is right." says Sumireko, "You didn't mention that at all..."
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>"Well, I only found out recently..."
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>"Um, i said it at that time i came out of the gap, but i guess you must have missed it...."
>Sigh.
>"Anyways... this on itself is already something that will affect my life from now on, however the most important part is..."
>Take a deep breath.
>".....Lady Yukari is my mother...."
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>"Well, I only found out recently..."
>"Um, i said it at that time i came out of the gap, but i guess you must have missed it...."
>Sigh.
//You actually did not say it. Miniking had the action countermanded, remember? (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,19697.msg1277698.html#msg1277698)
>"No... I definitely would've remembered if you did..." Renko frowns.
>"Anyways... this on itself is already something that will affect my life from now on, however the most important part is..."
>Take a deep breath.
>".....Lady Yukari is my mother...."
>"She is!?!" Renko looks between the two of you, "W-Well... I guess it kinda makes sense.... You do look a lot alike and have similar powers..."
>"Now, I trust that all of you will keep this information a secret..." Yukari frowns, "I do not wish to make the existence of my child a well-known fact, at least not yet... In fact, until today, only Yuyuko and myself knew of this..."
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>What do we remember of our father?
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//Oh. Welp Mini, that explains some stuff. u.u
>Nod.
>"Now another thing, and what has trouble mother and is the reason why she doesn't want me here, is that if i stay around here, i might become a full youkai."
>Turn to Lady Yukari.
>"Should i tell them about that other part ? The one about you in the past ?"
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>What do we remember of our father?
>There is nothing much to say. You recall he seemed to dislike it whenever you asked about your mother.
>Even though he raised you, and you loved each other as family, the two of you were never really close, to be honest...
>Nod.
>"Now another thing, and what has trouble mother and is the reason why she doesn't want me here, is that if i stay around here, i might become a full youkai."
>"Maribel, I asked you last time we spoke to not refer to me as 'Mother'..." Yukari frowns.
>"Oh, come now, Yukari. What's so wrong with her acknowledging your relation?" Yuyuko asks, "I mean, yes, I know about the whole secrecy thing, but what's so wrong with doing it in private like this?"
>"It's... complicated..."
>Turn to Lady Yukari.
>"Should i tell them about that other part ? The one about you in the past ?"
>"Go ahead." Yukari replies.
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>"I'm sorry... um...."
>Fidget a bit.
>"Lady Yukari actually wasn't a youkai her entire life, in fact she was born a human with her powers, much like i was, however it seems that with time she somehow became a youkai unwillingly."
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>"I'm sorry... um...."
>Fidget a bit.
>"Lady Yukari actually wasn't a youkai her entire life, in fact she was born a human with her powers, much like i was, however it seems that with time she somehow became a youkai unwillingly."
>"So... You think the same might happen to you?" Renko asks.
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>"It is very possible yes, that is why Lady Yukari was trying to keep me away from here, so that i could choose if i wanted to become one or not, since she didn't have that choice...."
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>"Being a youkai would mean I would live longer and my powers would probably grow quickly, but I would have to stay in Gensokyo too. Because of this, a big question came into my mind..."
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>"Well, not really stay, i could go back for a while, but never live there for a long time again...."
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>"It is very possible yes, that is why Lady Yukari was trying to keep me away from here, so that i could choose if i wanted to become one or not, since she didn't have that choice...."
>"Being a youkai would mean I would live longer and my powers would probably grow quickly, but I would have to stay in Gensokyo too. Because of this, a big question came into my mind..."
>"Well, not really stay, i could go back for a while, but never live there for a long time again...."
>"And what question would that be...?" Renko asks.
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>"What would you think of me? Would you rather have me stay how I am?"
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>"What would you think of me? Would you rather have me stay how I am?"
>"Well... I'd say to go with what makes you happy, but... If you became a youkai... You'd outlive me... Wouldn't you?"
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>"That's why I wouldn't be happy like that. I still want to be together with you."
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>"That's why I wouldn't be happy like that. I still want to be together with you."
>"So... If we weren't together, which option would you choose?" Renko asks.
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>"I don't know...'
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>"If i choose to stay a human, i will stay out of Gensokyo for years to come, and i have too many people that i want and promised to help, like Koishi and Regenteki, i just can't leave them behind like this...."
>Look down.
>"But if i choose to risk it and turn into a youkai, then i will outlive you like you said... we were talking about what if both of us became youkais though...."
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>"I don't know...'
>"If i choose to stay a human, i will stay out of Gensokyo for years to come, and i have too many people that i want and promised to help, like Koishi and Regenteki, i just can't leave them behind like this...."
>Look down.
>"But if i choose to risk it and turn into a youkai, then i will outlive you like you said... we were talking about what if both of us became youkais though...."
>"Both of us...!? Is that even possible?"
>"Any human can become a youkai given the right circumstances." says Yukari, "However, the process is irreversible. And you need to be cautious about where you do it..."
>"Why doesn't she just visit her friend's ghost?" Yuyuko asks, "That's what you've always done for me after I died..."
>"Well... There is that option as well..." You think you see a hint of sadness in Yukari's eyes for a second, "Anyway, there are other known ways to extend one's lifespan. Though it's up to the two of you whether or not to pursue them..."
>"Hmm..." Renko seems to be thinking.
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>Her friend's ghost ?
>"Lady Yukari, does the process to become a youkai involve harming others ? And what about those other ways ?"
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>Her friend's ghost ?
>You wonder if Yukari knew Yuyuko in life as well...
>"Lady Yukari, does the process to become a youkai involve harming others ? And what about those other ways ?"
>"It depends on the type of youkai you desire to become. You wouldn't need to harm anyone if you wished to become a magician or jinyou, though I would exercise caution with the latter though, Reimu has almost zero tolerance of Jinyou, and becoming one is considered taboo... Of course, for something like a vampire, you would need to feed on humans constantly... As for the other methods, there is always the option of becoming a hermit or celestial, or eating peaches grown in heaven. A prolonged stay in a pure land will also stop aging, though that would mean you'd have to spend most of your time there. You could also have Renko become a god, but that would take quite a bit of work..."
>She pauses, "I also do believe Eirin Yagokoro created an elixir of immortality on at least two separate occasions. Though I doubt she would give you one... And if Renko were to consume that, it would be likely that she would outlive you, as opposed to the other way around..."
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>"What type are you, Lady Yukari?"
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>"An elixir of immortality? I never thought such a thing could exist for real."
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>"What type are you, Lady Yukari?"
>"That is irrelevant." Yukari replies, "Only you have the capacity to become what I am..."
>"An elixir of immortality? I never thought such a thing could exist for real."
>"There are a lot of things in Gensokyo an outsider wouldn't believe is real."
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>"A magician seems like the best option we have then, i mean, once and if i do become a full youkai."
>Look curious.
>"And what do you mean only i can become your kind of youkai ? How different are you from others besides your abilities ?"
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>"How free would I be to return to the outside world if I became a magician?"
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>"How free would I be to return to the outside world if I became a magician?"
>Don't say this, she already just told us we might become a unique type of youkai.
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>"And what about you Renko? Are you okay with becoming a youkai? I don't want to force you into something you don't want to do."
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>"A magician seems like the best option we have then, i mean, once and if i do become a full youkai."
>Look curious.
>"And what do you mean only i can become your kind of youkai ? How different are you from others besides your abilities ?"
>"I became a youkai of boundaries the moment my powers matured. Should you decide to become a youkai, you will also become a youkai of boundaries due to having the same abilities as me. As Renko lacks the ability, she can never become the kind of youkai you would become."
>"How free would I be to return to the outside world if I became a magician?"
>Don't say this, she already just told us we might become a unique type of youkai.
>You refrain from saying this.
>"And what about you Renko? Are you okay with becoming a youkai? I don't want to force you into something you don't want to do."
>Renko thinks for a moment before nodding. "I'm okay with it, since it means I can keep being with you. But do I have to become a youkai though? I mean, Miss Yukari gave some alternative ways to extend my life too..."
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>"Well.... becoming a hermit would probably require a good amount of time alone and secluded somewhere, becoming a god sounds like overkill, and really out of our reach."
>Turn back to Lady Yukari.
>"What about the peaches or the pure land you spoke about ? Is there any way we could go there ?"
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>"But whichever one you'd prefer the most Renko, I'll try to help you achieve it."
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>"Well.... becoming a hermit would probably require a good amount of time alone and secluded somewhere, becoming a god sounds like overkill, and really out of our reach."
>Turn back to Lady Yukari.
>"What about the peaches or the pure land you spoke about ? Is there any way we could go there ?"
>"It is said that a diet of heavenly peaches can extend the human lifespan by thousands of years. Of course, I doubt the celestials would just give them to you... As for a pure land, a prolonged stay in one over several years will , there are several options... Though several are off limits for a good reason. Namely Higan and the Lunar Capital... Heaven might be an option, though you would also find the peaches there, as well as live there anyway should you decide to have Renko become a celestial rather than a hermit... There's also here in the netherworld, if you don't mind living near ghosts and being technically dead for a few years or more..."
>"But whichever one you'd prefer the most Renko, I'll try to help you achieve it."
>"I know you will." Renko smiles, "I think I'll need more time to think about which way to go, though..."
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>"I hope all of this can go well for once. I've had enough of things going so wrong..."
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>"I hope all of this can go well for once. I've had enough of things going so wrong..."
>"I hope so too..."
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>Sigh a bit.
>Look to Yukari.
>"So, aside from Lady Yuyuko and us here, we have to keep what we talked about here secret from everyone else? Even Ran and Chen?"
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>Sigh a bit.
>Look to Yukari.
>"So, aside from Lady Yuyuko and us here, we have to keep what we talked about here secret from everyone else? Even Ran and Chen?"
>Yukari nods, "Even Ran and Chen..."
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>"Alright.."
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>"Actually....that brings up another question i had."
>"Did my father know that you were my mother?"
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>"Actually....that brings up another question i had."
>"Did my father know that you were my mother?"
>Don't ask this, because i think that it's very obvious.
>Hmm... "Lady Yukari, did you also inherit your powers from your parents ?"
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Yeah, it's kind of hard for a father to not know who the mother is. Maury doesn't work in reverse. XD
>"If you say my powers aren't developed enough to separate Sumireko and Matenshi, does that mean you can do it?"
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>"Alright.."
>"Got it." says Renko
>"Actually....that brings up another question i had."
>"Did my father know that you were my mother?"
>Don't ask this, because i think that it's very obvious.
>You refrain from saying this.
>Hmm... "Lady Yukari, did you also inherit your powers from your parents ?"
>"I am unsure." Yukari replies, "Honestly, I barely remember either of them... I don't care to remember either."
>"If you say my powers aren't developed enough to separate Sumireko and Matenshi, does that mean you can do it?"
>"Did I not already say I could take a look at it if you wish?" Yukari opens a fan in front of her face, "My, my, Maribel... You are much too young to have a failing memory..."
>Yuyuko chuckles a bit.
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>"Sorry... it's been a really crazy day. That'd be wonderful Yukari, I'm sure they want to get into their own bodies as soon as they can."
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>Look back to Sumitenshi.
>"Well, it looks like we got lucky Matenshi, but... i really wished that we could have gotten to know each other better and not leave it like this."
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>"Sorry... it's been a really crazy day. That'd be wonderful Yukari, I'm sure they want to get into their own bodies as soon as they can."
>"Very well." Yukari stands up and opens a gap. After stepping into it, she ends up next to Sumireko, before placing a hand on her and closing her eyes.
>Look back to Sumitenshi.
>"Well, it looks like we got lucky Matenshi, but... i really wished that we could have gotten to know each other better and not leave it like this."
>"Maybe one day our paths will cross again..." Sumireko speaks in Matenshi's voice, "But until then, I suppose that this is farewell..."
>"Hmm..." says Yukari, "This is... interesting..."
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>"Huh ? What is it mo-Lady Yukari ?"
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>"Huh ? What is it mo-Lady Yukari ?"
>"The boundaries between their life forces are... intertwined... I can manipulate the boundaries to separate one of them, but it will destabilize the other. Essentially, if I separate one, it will kill the other."
>"What!?!" Renko and Sumireko exclaim in unison.
>"If you wish for me to continue, you must tell me which one you want to survive.... Otherwise, if you wish for both to survive, you will need to find some other method..."
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>Shake our head. "We'll have to try to find another way. Is there anyone you think could help, Yukari?"
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>"Could I ask you something briefly?"
>Beckon Yukari over and wait for her to come. When she does, whisper to her quietly. We don't really want this idea to be presented to the others if it turns out to be too unreliable.
>"Say, if I were skilled enough, do you think we could both do it at the same time for each of them? Before one becomes unstable, that is."
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>Shake our head. "We'll have to try to find another way. Is there anyone you think could help, Yukari?"
>"Perhaps the magician that lives in the Scarlet Devil Mansion would know something... And the kappa could probably take a look at it as well..."
>"Could I ask you something briefly?"
>"Go ahead."
>Beckon Yukari over and wait for her to come. When she does, whisper to her quietly. We don't really want this idea to be presented to the others if it turns out to be too unreliable.
>"Say, if I were skilled enough, do you think we could both do it at the same time for each of them? Before one becomes unstable, that is."
>Yukari comes over and you whisper.
>She shakes her head, "The most that would do is destabilize both of them, killing them both."
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>Whisper. "Mmph... I see."
>Then in normal voice again. "I talked to Patchouli earlier, in the Mansion, I think it'd be fine for me to visit again. We can see if she's got a better idea what to do."
>...let's use the front door this time. XD
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>Look back at Sumitenshi.
>"Sorry, it seems that we hit a dead end.... do you have any other ideas that could help us too ?"
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>Add "for the moment" after "hit a dead end".
>"What about miss Youmu and Yuyuko?"
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>Whisper. "Mmph... I see."
>Then in normal voice again. "I talked to Patchouli earlier, in the Mansion, I think it'd be fine for me to visit again. We can see if she's got a better idea what to do."
>...let's use the front door this time. XD
>"You're assuming that I'm going to allow you to stay in Gensokyo, Maribel..."
>Look back at Sumitenshi.
>"Sorry, it seems that we hit a dead end.... do you have any other ideas that could help us too ?"
>Add "for the moment" after "hit a dead end".
>"No... I can't really think of anything, sorry..." Sumireko frowns, "Huh? Matenshi, no... We're not doing that! Get that thought out of your head right now!"
>"What about miss Youmu and Yuyuko?"
>"What about us?" Yuyuko asks.
>_
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>"I was hoping you would have an idea."
>Turn back to Sumitenshi.
>"What's wrong ?"
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>"I was hoping you would have an idea."
>"Nope. Not a clue." Yuyuko shrugs.
>Turn back to Sumitenshi.
>"What's wrong ?"
>"I-It's nothing... Don't worry about it." Sumireko replies.
>_
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>"Does she have an idea, Sumireko?"
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>"Does she have an idea, Sumireko?"
>"I-I said don't worry about it."
>_
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>"So, are you two fine with staying like this then?"
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>Don't say that.
>Walk up to her.
>Put a hand on her shoulder.
>"You don't have to hide things from me, i have no interestence in hurting you. All i want is to help you. So please, tell me what she said."
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>"So, are you two fine with staying like this then?"
>Don't say that.
>Walk up to her.
>Put a hand on her shoulder.
>"You don't have to hide things from me, i have no interestence in hurting you. All i want is to help you. So please, tell me what she said."
>"Trust me, you wouldn't like it..." Sumireko frowns, "And I already told her off about it. So don't worry."
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>"Is it worse than one of you being killed or trapped? If not, then it's a potential plan I'd be willing to at least hear."
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>"Is it worse than one of you being killed or trapped? If not, then it's a potential plan I'd be willing to at least hear."
>"It is exactly about one of us being killed... Like I said, you won't like it..."
>_
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>Sigh.
>"I hoped not... I guess we'll still have to find another way."
>Turn to Yukari.
>"Will I be allowed to return to Gensokyo when Renko has decided?"
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>Sigh.
>"I hoped not... I guess we'll still have to find another way."
>Turn to Yukari.
>"Will I be allowed to return to Gensokyo when Renko has decided?"
>"Perhaps..." Yukari replies, "However, now that you know about the choice I wish to give you... Should you wish to decide now, and decide to become a youkai, I will allow you to remain here..."
>_
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>"You'll chose a way, right Renko? I don't want to do this and regret it..."
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>"You'll chose a way, right Renko? I don't want to do this and regret it..."
>"Of course." Renko nods.
>_
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>"I... I think I may want to wait. With everything's that has been going on, we might not be able to do this yet. Like, what if Renko's forced to leave Gensokyo as part of the judgement?"
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>"I... I think I may want to wait. With everything's that has been going on, we might not be able to do this yet. Like, what if Renko's forced to leave Gensokyo as part of the judgement?"
>"I might be able to alter Renko's punishment if we do decide to have her removed from Gensokyo." says Yukari "I'm sure 'working off her debt to Gensokyo' would be a fitting substitute for that if it comes to it... Of course, whether I decide to do that hinges on your decision to stay in Gensokyo or not. If you aren't even here to begin with, then there would be no point in keeping Renko here. I.... I know how much she means to you..."
>_
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>"Yeah, I... I should probably wait a little while before making a decision like that, if it means I can't return to living outside of Gensokyo after. I do want to at least stay long enough to see if I can help Sumireko and Matenshi, though.
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>"Yeah, I... I should probably wait a little while before making a decision like that, if it means I can't return to living outside of Gensokyo after. I do want to at least stay long enough to see if I can help Sumireko and Matenshi, though.
>Yukari thinks for a moment, before frowning
>"Very well... I will allow you to stay until then. On one condition..."
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>Curious look.
>"And what condition would it be Lady Yukari ?"
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>Curious look.
>"And what condition would it be Lady Yukari ?"
>"Your powers will grow exponentially the longer you are in Gensokyo... In the event that your powers become dangerously close to maturing before you can resolve the issue with Sumireko and Matenshi, you MUST give me a concrete decision right then and there."
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>"How will i notice that i am reaching that point ?"
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//I think it would be better for us to stay out until Renko decides or until the judgement time. That way, we get more time for our powers.
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>"How will i notice that i am reaching that point ?"
>"Should you want to stay, I will need you to report every time something new happens with your powers. I will also 'check in' on you from time to time to assess your powers personally."
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>"Huh, and how slow it would be compared to being here if i were to stay back home ?"
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>"Huh, and how slow it would be compared to being here if i were to stay back home ?"
>"I say that if you were to stay at home... At your current level, your powers will take a couple of years at most to develop fully. As opposed to weeks or even days here..."
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Sumireko might be okay...ish with futzing around with Matenshi inside her, but Matenshi is a little more likely to become frustrated I think and try to take matters into her own hands. We should go ahead and see if we can do something rather than leaving them -that- long, Miniking. iirc the judgment isn't until Reimu heals, and wasn't that supposed to take -months-?
>"I-I see... that's reasonable. Since otherwise, I could end up a youkai unintentionally... okay."
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//Renko's supposed to be sending us letters about what's happening. If something does happen later and we're needed, but we've expired our time already, then we're either losing them or going youkai.
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Well, she said days on the low end of time. We shouldn't need -days- to tell if we've got a decent chance of being able to figure it out or not, I think. At the least we should hit up Patchy.
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>"I-I see... that's reasonable. Since otherwise, I could end up a youkai unintentionally... okay."
>"So, have you made a decision?"
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//I don't mind either options, however if we are leaving then i want to at least help Koishi out with her sister and visit Regenteki again to check up on her and warn her that we will be leaving Gensokyo for a while. (Also honestly, i don't see any problem with becoming a youkai, but eh.)
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//We've already surpassed Yukari's expectations multiple times.
>"Oh? So it appears you've discovered how to travel by gap..." Yukari looks down, "Hmm... Perhaps your brief exposure to Gensokyo accelerated things faster than I anticipated. It should've taken you at least a few months out there before you were able to reach that point. I guess I'll need to take some more precautions..."
(On the topic of us claiming that we would come back if she sent us away...)
>Frown.
>"I'm coming back if you send me away..."
>Yukari gives you a frown of her own, "We'll see about that..."
And we still came back less than a day later. Especially surprising in a way she didn't expect and still thinks we're incapable of...
>"When she was controlling our body, we saw her as a blonde woman with five orbs attached to a belt." says Sumireko, "She seemed to be wearing a Shrine Maiden's outfit..."
>"Hmm... I do remember that there was one youkai with that description around the time that the barrier was proposed who thought the idea of a barrier maintained by a human bloodline was a joke, even more so than most of the opposition at the time... So she murdered one of Reimu's ancestors, and proceeded to wear her clothes as a way to mock the Hakurei family. Thankfully, the maiden that was murdered already had a child, so the Hakurei bloodline was still linked to the barrier. Anyway, from what I recall that youkai was destroyed by a group of experienced youkai hunters and powerful youkai, and what remained of her was banished to Makai, never to return. And considering you couldn't have possibly been to Makai, I doubt this 'YuugenMagan' was that youkai."
>"Well, since you do have evidence to back up your stories, I believe you. You did the right thing, Maribel."
>_
//So I'm still really unsure about risking the stay.
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//Well, i am sorry, but i am definitely not leaving without helping those two out, i'd rather risk becoming a youkai to help out two people with their very important life issues than abandon them and go bacm without even telling them anything, we can cut trip time with our gaps dramatically, so it shouldn't take long. Please understand my point of view.
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//Fine.
>Mental Notes.
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//Fine.
>Mental Notes.
>QUESTS: MENTAL NOTES:
>[COMPLETE] You were forced to leave without Renko. You resolved to return. Now you've returned to Gensokyo and reunited with Renko.
>You never knew what Sumireko was doing in Gensokyo. You would like to investigate this further.
>Did ya get that thing I sent ya?: You need to find something to repay Kagerou with for her assistance in finding Renko.
>You wanted to find out if Yukari could be your mother, and if she wasn't, then you wanted to ask if she knows her whereabouts. Since then, you have learned that Yukari is indeed your mother, but that still leaves some questions unanswered.
>Two's a crowd: Figure out a solution to Sumireko-Matenshi being one person.
>Judgement: Explain things to Reimu, Mamizou, and Marisa, hopefully having them understand. Enlisting Yukari's help would be really great for this.
>_
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While we should resolve big things (like -attempt- to do something about Sumitenshi) we probably shouldn't linger in Gensokyo longer than we need to, either. Figure out what's important and forget the other things for now.
>Add meeting Satori with Koishi to our mental notes.
I'd say that's one, since Koishi's current mental state is, well, a thing; it's a time sensitive matter and it won't take too much of our time. The stuff about Renko's judgment probably counts as this, too. Apart from that, asking Patchouli about Sumitenshi is high priority, and probably what we should do first, especially in case she wants a little time to examine her or something.
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I think we should stay, for a couple of days at least, because i don't trust Matenshi (Considering her plan to separate herself from Sumi involved one of them dying.), and because it would be nice to check on Koishi and maybe repay Kagerou and all that jazz.
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>Add meeting Satori with Koishi to our mental notes.
>You do so.
>QUEST MENTAL NOTE ADDED:
>>You wanted to accompany Koishi to her home and help her face her family.
>_
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//Nobody cares about Regenteki ? :(
>Add "Visit Regenteki to check up on her" on the mental notes too.
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//Nobody cares about Regenteki ? :(
>Add "Visit Regenteki to check up on her" on the mental notes too.
>QUEST MENTAL NOTE ADDED:
>>You told Rengeteki you would come back and "help her no matter what." And intend to follow up on this.
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>"Okay. I'll decide as soon as it's time..."
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>"Okay. I'll decide as soon as it's time..."
>"So, I take it you're staying? Or by 'as soon as it's time' do you mean when your powers develop in the outside world?" Yukari asks.
>"Giving ambiguous answers, huh? She really is your daughter, Yukari." Yuyuko chuckles.
>"Oh come now, Yuyuko," Yukari smirks, "I don't do that all the time..."
>_
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>"Um.... i could testify to the opposite, Lady Yuyuko is correct indeed."
>Nod.
>"And yes, there are some things i have to do here before i leave, so i will stay for just a bit more."
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>"Um.... i could testify to the opposite, Lady Yuyuko is correct indeed."
>Nod.
>"And yes, there are some things i have to do here before i leave, so i will stay for just a bit more."
>"Very well." Yukari replies.
>Renko lets out a yawn.
>"Tired, are we? Well, I suppose it is getting rather late... I do have a bit of room in my home if you three wish to spend the night there."
>_
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>Look back at them.
>"So ? Do you want to rest there ?"
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>Look back at them.
>"So ? Do you want to rest there ?"
>"Sure." Sumireko answers.
>"I don't mind." says Renko, "What about you?"
>_
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>"Well, not like we have many other options, and since you already offered, i guess we will take it."
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>"Well, not like we have many other options, and since you already offered, i guess we will take it."
>"Alright then." Yukari nods, before opening a gap, "Thank you for having us, Yuyuko."
>"Hey, don't mention it." Yuyuko smiles.
>"Oh, I should probably call Chen back in here..." Yukari opens another gap and pokes her upper torso through it. She lingers there for a second, before coming out and closing it. Chen returns to the room moments later.
>_
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>"Welcome back Chen !"
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>"Welcome back Chen !"
>"Hello again Miss Maribel!" Chen smiles.
>"Alright, now that everyone is here, let's head through the gap." says Yukari, "So, I have one extra futon, as well as Ran's bed available. It's only two beds, I know, but one of you can also sleep in the abandoned house next door if you wish. Anyway, do any of you have a preference..."
>"I don't really mind where I sleep." says Sumireko.
>"Two beds, huh..." Renko thinks for a moment, "Um... Merry... If you want to I mean... Do you think we could..."
>_
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>"Huh.... ? You mean like... that ?"
>Blush a bit and smile.
>"Y-Yea, why not ? That way Sumireko and Matenshi can stay in the house too."
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>"Huh.... ? You mean like... that ?"
>Blush a bit and smile.
>"Y-Yea, why not ? That way Sumireko and Matenshi can stay in the house too."
>Renko smiles in return.
>Yukari frowns slightly, but quickly covers it with a smile, "So, would you two prefer the futon, or Ran's bed once we get to the house?"
>_
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>"I guess whichever is big enough for two people."
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>"I guess whichever is big enough for two people."
>"Ran's bed it is then. Anyway, we've dallied long enough, we should get going."
>"Oh, it's fine, Yukari. I don't mind if you stayed a bit longer" says Yuyuko.
>Yukari smiles, "Perhaps some other time then. In the meantime, I bid you farewell."
>"Goodbye, Yukari."
>Yukari steps into the gap. Chen approaches it soon after.
>"C'mon guys! Last one through's a rotten egg!"
>Chen disappears through the gap soon after.
>_
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>Laugh some at Chen, but also dive in!
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>Laugh some at Chen, but also dive in!
>You chuckle a bit, before running through the gap soon after
>"H-Hey! Wait for-" you hear Renko exclaim before you find yourself in what is presumably Yukari's house. You appear to be in some kind of living room with a few chairs and a couple of tables. Yukari and Chen are in the middle of the room, pulling a futon out of a gap.
>You feel something slam into your back hard, causing you to fall forwards. Soon you end up on the ground with some weight on top of you
>"Ow..." You hear Renko say.
>"Ha! I guess you're a rotten egg, Maten- Uh... Are you two okay?" Sumireko's voice asks a few seconds later.
>_
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>Groan out "I... forgot to move out of the way."
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>Say, when we set Matenshi and Sumireko free, did the dust come out of their body or is it still there ?
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>Groan out "I... forgot to move out of the way."
>"Oh."
>"O-oh!" Renko gets off of you, "Sorry, Merry..."
>Say, when we set Matenshi and Sumireko free, did the dust come out of their body or is it still there ?
>Then dust did not leave their body. As far as you know, it's still there.
>_
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>"It's fine. As long as it's not payback for me falling on you those other times."
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>"It's fine. As long as it's not payback for me falling on you those other times."
>"Well, I honestly didn't mind those times..."
>Renko walks in front of you and holds a hand downward, as if to help you up.
>_
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>Accept Renko's hand and try to get up.
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>Accept Renko's hand and try to get up.
>You take Renko's hand and allow her to help you up.
>Yukari and Chen have finished setting up the futon.
>"There," says Yukari, "That's one bed ready... Shall I show you two to yours?"
>_
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>Nod.
>"Sure."
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>Nod.
>"Sure."
>With a wave of Yukari's hand, a gap opens up under both of you.
>"A-AH!" Renko yelps in surprise.
>The two of you land on a soft bed, lose your balance, and faceplant on top of it.
>Yukari casually emerges from another gap and steps into the room as you pick yourself up.
>"Oh good, I didn't miss the bed." she smiles, "Now, is there anything else you need?"
>_
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>Check for pillows, blankets and the like.
>Do we sleep naked or with clothes or with pajamas ?
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>Check for pillows, blankets and the like.
>The bed is fully stocked with them, and seems to have been neatly made before you and Renko landed on it.
>Do we sleep naked or with clothes or with pajamas ?
>You do not sleep in pajamas. You always sleep in your clothes when you're out on an adventure with Renko, and she does as well. But when you're alone at home, you sleep in your underwear, or occasionally in the nude. You have no idea if Renko does the same when she's alone.
>_
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>"I don't think so right Renko ?"
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>"I don't think so right Renko ?"
>"No. We don't need anything." Renko replies.
>"Very well, I'll leave you two to get some rest then. Sumireko is downstairs, Chen is across the hall if you need her, and I'll be at the end of the hall if you absolutely need me..."
>Yukari opens a gap and leaves the two of you alone.
>_
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>"Have you thought of which one you'd prefer Renko?"
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>"Have you thought of which one you'd prefer Renko?"
>"I've been doing some thinking... and becoming a youkai seems to be the simplest option... I'm not sure which youkai I'd want to be, though... What do you think?"
>_
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>"Well, anything that would harm others or that would have to isolate you isn't feasible, so becoming a vampire or a hermit is out, mother also said that Miss Reimu has almost no tolerance to a certain youkai kind for some reason, so that isn't the way either, becoming a magician seems to be the way, and Miss Patchouli from the Lake Mansion is a magician youkai, so maybe that's it ?"
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//lunch break
>"Well, anything that would harm others or that would have to isolate you isn't feasible, so becoming a vampire or a hermit is out, mother also said that Miss Reimu has almost no tolerance to a certain youkai kind for some reason, so that isn't the way either, becoming a magician seems to be the way, and Miss Patchouli from the Lake Mansion is a magician youkai, so maybe that's it ?"
>"Huh... I'm still trying to visualize myself as a magician... do you think I'd be a good one?"
>_
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>"Patchouli would do a better job at answering that then me, I think."
>Giggle, it's not meant to be a harsh response. We're supportive! "If it doesn't work out or you just don't like it, we can always find another way. There's probably a lot of kinds of magicians, though, so you might have plenty of wiggle room to just do things you end up better at or more interested in! Your ability has grown like mine, too... so you have some sort of special innate talent like I do, that might keep getting stronger."
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//On my last break.
>"Patchouli would do a better job at answering that then me, I think."
>"Who?"
>Giggle, it's not meant to be a harsh response. We're supportive! "If it doesn't work out or you just don't like it, we can always find another way. There's probably a lot of kinds of magicians, though, so you might have plenty of wiggle room to just do things you end up better at or more interested in! Your ability has grown like mine, too... so you have some sort of special innate talent like I do, that might keep getting stronger."
>"Yeah, you're right. " Renko smiles, "Though I doubt my powers will ever grow as much as yours..."
>_
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>"Don't say that about yourself! I'm sure being a living gps can be useful!"
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>"Didn't you say the same thing about your powers never getting any better last time?"
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>"Don't say that about yourself! I'm sure being a living gps can be useful!"
>"Well it does have its perks... Don't get me wrong..."
>"Didn't you say the same thing about your powers never getting any better last time?"
>"Well, yes... But I honestly don't think they can advance past this much... I mean, what else could possibly evolve from it?"
>_
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>"I can see a lot of potential, what if it also starts working during the day ? What if you can actually see what that person is seeing and what they hear ?"
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>"I can see a lot of potential, what if it also starts working during the day ? What if you can actually see what that person is seeing and what they hear ?"
>"Huh... I never thought of something like that. Though it does sound a bit..."
>Renko lets out a yawn.
>"...invasive..."
>_
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>"Well, i guess you will be able to control if you want to do it or not if that happens."
>Nod.
>"Should we take one last check on Sumireko and Matenshi before we go in for the night ?"
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>"Well, i guess you will be able to control if you want to do it or not if that happens."
>Nod.
>"Should we take one last check on Sumireko and Matenshi before we go in for the night ?"
>"Sure... Your mom said they were downstairs, right?"
>_
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>"Yes i think so, let's go."
>Head downstairs.
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>"Yes i think so, let's go."
>Head downstairs.
>You open the door and step into the hall with Renko, before heading down the nearby stairs.
>You emerge in the first room you were in. You spot Sumireko pulling back the covers and preparing to lie on the futon. Her hat, cape, and glasses are off, and lying on a nearby table. And you can now clearly see the tears in her clothes where Matenshi's wings emerge.
>"Oh... Nothing, I just meant it will be interesting sleeping with these wings... Does it feel uncomfortable to lie on them? I mean, you're just pressing your weight on top of them and all..." She says to nothing in particular.
>"...Really? Huh... So it's like having a big body pillow then? I mean, your wings are pretty soft..." She strokes one of the wings, before quickly pulling her hand back, "Oh... Sorry..."
>_
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>Nod slightly and start heading back slowly. But do keep listening.
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>Nod slightly and start heading back slowly. But do keep listening.
>You start heading back.
>"So... If you don't mind me asking... Why are you um... so sensitive at your wing roots anyway?"
>She winces as if someone was yelling at her, "AAAH! OKAY OKAY! I'M SORRY I ASKED!"
>She pauses, "Let's just... go to sleep..."
>_
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>"It seems they still need to work some issues out, but other than that, they seems to be getting along well... i hope everything ends well."
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>"It seems they still need to work some issues out, but other than that, they seems to be getting along well... i hope everything ends well."
>"Yeah... Me too..."
>_
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>Hold Renko's hand.
>"Let's not worry that much, if we don't keep our heads cool, it will take longer to solve everything."
>Smile.
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>Hold Renko's hand.
>"Let's not worry that much, if we don't keep our heads cool, it will take longer to solve everything."
>Smile.
>You take Renko's hand.
>"Yeah..." Renko smiles in return.
>_
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>"Ehehe..."
>Keep heading back.
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>"Ehehe..."
>Keep heading back.
>You continue to head back to your room, holding Renko's hand.
>Soon, you find yourself there yet again, and you close the door behind you.
>You notice the doorknob has a lock as you do so.
>_
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>Slowly lean towards Renko, then kiss her.
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>Slowly lean towards Renko, then kiss her.
>You lean towards Renko, and the two of you begin to share a passionate kiss....
>_
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>Continue a bit longer.
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>Withdraw the kiss and then hug her.
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>Withdraw the kiss and then hug her.
>Aw cmon guy, let them enjoy it a bit longer, it has been a good while ever since we had the chance to so this.
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>Let's not turn this into Get Laid Quest :V
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>Continue a bit longer.
>Withdraw the kiss and then hug her.
>You continue a bit longer, before withdrawing from the kiss and giving Renko a warm embrace.
>Let's not turn this into Get Laid Quest :V
//This made me laugh harder than it should have...
>_
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//We are not going that far. >_<
>Smile, then lie down on the bed.
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>Smile and then say "Have I mentioned that I love you?"
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>Don't lie down yet.
>"I hope we'll be able to freely enjoy things soon. These days have been tiring..."
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//We are not going that far. >_<
>Smile, then lie down on the bed.
>Don't lie down yet.
>Smile and then say "Have I mentioned that I love you?"
>You smile.
>"Yes. You have." Renko smiles in return, "And I love you too."
>"I hope we'll be able to freely enjoy things soon. These days have been tiring..."
>"You can say that again..." Renko takes off her hat and satchel and sets them on a nearby nightstand.
>_
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>Remove our hat and bag as well.
>"Still not up for practicing flight?"
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>Remove our hat and bag as well.
>You do so.
>"Still not up for practicing flight?"
>"Maybe tomorrow..." says Renko, "Besides... I'd probably need to learn if I'm going to become a youkai anyway..."
>_
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>Do we still have our shoes on? If so take them off too.
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>Do we still have our shoes on? If so take them off too.
>You take off your shoes.
>Renko takes off her shoes and socks.
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>Look around.
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>Look around.
>You look around the room.
>There is the bed and a large dresser, as well as a nightstand. There is a mirror in the corner of the room, as well as a few drawers on the side of the bed opposite of the nightstand. There is a picture of Ran and Chen on top of the drawer, the picture looks nice, until you soon notice Yukari photobombing in the background...
>_
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>Chuckle a bit at the photo.
>"So, about Sumireko... Has she always been able to do that object lifting thing?"
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>Chuckle a bit at the photo.
>You can't help but laugh a bit...
>"So, about Sumireko... Has she always been able to do that object lifting thing?"
>"Well... apparently she was able to do it for a while... But she never told anyone, not even her family... And I, myself, didn't believe it entirely until I saw it with my own eyes earlier... Really, the only reason I knew about it is because of this..."
>Renko picks up her satchel and takes out a black book from it. Enscribed on the front cover is "S. Usami"
>"...I should probably give this back to her tomorrow..."
>_
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>Jump a bit.
>"If you're giving it back directly, you should really apologize... How long have you had that?"
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>Jump a bit.
>"If you're giving it back directly, you should really apologize... How long have you had that?"
>"I've had it since a few years after she disappeared... I found it in a box of her things... I started reading it, hoping it would give clues as to where she disappeared to, but I didn't expect what I found inside... I met Sariel for the first time a few days later..."
>_
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>"Oh. I guess it's better that you were using it to try and find her..."
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>"Oh. I guess it's better that you were using it to try and find her..."
>"Oh come on, Merry.... I would've never looked at it if she was still around..."
>_
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>Sit down on the bed.
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>Sit down on the bed.
>You sit on the bed. Renko sets the book on the nightstand and has a seat next to you.
>_
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>Point to the book.
>"You think it's okay to have it out in the open like that? Especially since the door's not locked..."
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>Point to the book.
>"You think it's okay to have it out in the open like that? Especially since the door's not locked..."
>"You didn't lock it when we came in?" Renko asks.
>_
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>"No, i left it unlocked cause i didn't know if we were going to sleep or not, i could though."
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>"No, i left it unlocked cause i didn't know if we were going to sleep or not, i could though."
>"I thought we were going to sleep?"
>_
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>"I'll lock it now."
>Try to make a gap between us and the door's handle, and stick a hand through to lock it from there.
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>"I'll lock it now."
>Try to make a gap between us and the door's handle, and stick a hand through to lock it from there.
>You create a tiny gap, and it's other end materializes next to the door handle.
>You reach through it, causing Renko to jump a bit, and lock the door, before pulling your hand back.
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>Close the gap.
>Smile a bit to Renko.
>"Just wanted to see if it would work."
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>Close the gap.
>Smile a bit to Renko.
>"Just wanted to see if it would work."
>"Well, I guess it did... " Renko smiles back.
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>"So how do you think I looked in that other outfit? What was the best part?"
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>"So how do you think I looked in that other outfit? What was the best part?"
>"O-oh!!" Renko's face flushes red, "Uh... You really want to talk about that now?"
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>Blush a bit too.
>"Well, tomorrow is a busy day, so might as wrll right ?"
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>Blush a bit too.
>"Well, tomorrow is a busy day, so might as wrll right ?"
>"Oh... Well, alright... If you really want to know.... Um... I think you looked hot in that outfit..."
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>Go red.
>"R-R-Really ?!? I, um, thanks Renko !"
>Smile shyly.
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>Go red.
>"R-R-Really ?!? I, um, thanks Renko !"
>Smile shyly.
>"Y-Yeah... You did...." Renko blushes a bit more and returns the smile.
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>"But why ? What made you think that i looked h-hot ?"
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>"But why ? What made you think that i looked h-hot ?"
>"U-Uh... Well... I-It kinda.... hugged your... um..." You notice Renko glance at your chest, before looking away, "...figure... a bit..."
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>"Figure ? You mean...."
>Glance down at our chest too.
>"Oh !"
>Blush more.
>"Y-Yeah it was rather tight."
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>"Figure ? You mean...."
>Glance down at our chest too.
>"Oh !"
>Blush more.
>"Y-Yeah it was rather tight."
>"Y-Yeah... But it looked good on you..."
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>"Then i guess i will trade it for a different one back in Makai, or buy a new one, cause i can't keep that one..."
>Lean a bit towards Renko.
>"You know, it was okay to just say it before, we love each other remember ?"
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//TFW everything from this quest and Dai-chan quest is somehow ending up in my spam folder now...
>"Then i guess i will trade it for a different one back in Makai, or buy a new one, cause i can't keep that one..."
>Lean a bit towards Renko.
>"You know, it was okay to just say it before, we love each other remember ?"
>"Well, yeah... But there were others around too..."
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>"You could have called me to somewhere private, well, that is the past now... the only thing that worries me now... is what will those two do with the power of all the Archangels..."
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>"You could have called me to somewhere private, well, that is the past now... the only thing that worries me now... is what will those two do with the power of all the Archangels..."
>"Oh yeah..." Renko frowns, "That dust is still in them, isn't it...?"
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>"Yes, and we don't know what will happen to it after they are separated, or what does Matenshi plan to do with it, because they do have Sariel's dust inside them, along with every other archangel's, maybe we should ask them about that tomorrow..."
>Lie down.
>"We should stop thinking about that for now, or else we won't get any sleep."
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>"Yes, and we don't know what will happen to it after they are separated, or what does Matenshi plan to do with it, because they do have Sariel's dust inside them, along with every other archangel's, maybe we should ask them about that tomorrow..."
>Lie down.
>"We should stop thinking about that for now, or else we won't get any sleep."
>"Yeah... There's always tomorrow..." Renko lies down next to you.
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>"So, just a moment, but on the topic of family..."
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>"So, just a moment, but on the topic of family..."
>"Yes?"
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>"Well... er, never mind."
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>Give her a good night kiss.
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>"Well... er, never mind."
>"Oh... Okay then..." Renko frowns slightly.
>Give her a good night kiss.
>You kiss Renko again.
>She seems a little puzzled, but quickly shakes it off.
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>"Good night..."
>Hug her and proceed to take some well deserves rest.
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>"Good night..."
>Hug her and proceed to take some well deserves rest.
>Renko smiles.
>"Good night, Merry..."
>You hug Renko and she hugs you in return. Soon, you drift off to sleep in each other's arms...
>To be continued...
>End of Act II
>Act III is preparing... Please wait warmly until it is ready...
>Any final questions pertaining to this act or the previous act?
>Bonus features? [Y/N]?
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Awwwww, what a cute ending......
.....Oh god, that means things are just gonna get worse after this, are they?
And yes to bonus features.
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And yes to bonus features.
>Bonus Features:
>Extra Scene
>Soundtrack
>Art Gallery NOPE!!
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>Soundtrack
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>Extra Scene
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>Extra Sc-Oh, someone already said that.
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>Soundtrack
//Challenge accepted!
1. Return to Gensokyo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIO5H1YMTqI)
2. Theme of YuugenMagan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jMFV55kTi8)
3. Sumireko Awakens (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJQD-w5ODcg)
4. Yukari (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrVew1R1NcI)
5. Makai (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzW6scMJz98)
6. Rumia (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYvvKyYIc5s)
7. Scarlet Devil Mansion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpPlPKWW1Y0)
8. Marisa (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6L6E7TLy10)
9. Disturbance in the Garden (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR0vZ_yHAFM)
10. Rengeteki Encounter (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rGZiyi3Z_Q)
11. Rengeteki's House (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKAfsvu9Y58)
12. The Tear (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF7SnlApLKw)
13. YuugenMagan's Plan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LilIhBenZ7Y)
14. Nearing the End of Reality (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oluGWBK8Bk8)
15. Battle Against YuugenMagan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v66p1JS2QXs)
16. Calm (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfHAH2LNI4s)
17. The Netherworld (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW93YFbawPU)
18. Good Night, Renko (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQMLgvFwcV8)
>Extra Scene
>Extra Sc-Oh, someone already said that.
>"I-I'm sor- OOOF!"
>Rengeteki hits the ground with a thud.
>"You killed her..." a figure floats over, fists clenched.
>"I-I told you I never tried it on a person before! T-There's no telling what would've- AUGH!"
>"Bullshit!" the figure hits Rengeteki again, "I bet you did it because you thought if you couldn't have her, no one could!"
>"N-NO! NEVER I WOULD NEVER INTENT- AAAHH!" Rengeteki exclaims as the figure grabs her arm, "L-LET ME GO! PLEASE!"
>"No... Not until I make sure these hands won't erase anybody ever again!"
>"N-NO! S-STOP! MY ARM DOESN'T BEND- KYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!"
>...
>Rengeteki bolts upright in bed with a cold sweat... She looks around, before relaxing... She looks at her hands, and flexes her fingers... her left hand is mostly fine, but the fingers on her right hand only move halfway, another sad reminder of her past...
>"The nightmares... They're coming back..." She frowns...
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