Ch. 4: Eternal Battlefront
Tropical Fantasy Pt. 1
You
...
You
...
You
...?
You
Wh-Where... am I?
Sanae
Miss PLAYER.
Sanae
If you do not wish to come with us, please just stay there and watch. Please don't say anything or do anything.
Sanae
Whatever you do... do not open that journal or talk to Miss Reimu...
Sanae
Of course, you can always go over to them. They are your true friends.
Sanae
We won't blame you. There's no way we could.
Sanae
That is also a path that will lead to a miracle.
Sanae
Even without you, another type of miracle will occur. We will simply pray and believe in that.
Sanae
―Because we're shrine maidens.
Sanae
..."Incantation complete."
Sanae
Here comes the miracle!
Sanae
World-crossing boundary... OPEN!
You
...
You
Oh... That's right. I remember now.
You
I ultimately sided with that blue Reimu...
You
...and fought against my friends.
You
...
You
...
You
No... anything I say now will just end up being an excuse.
You
I can't let what happened in the past be for nothing. I need to keep moving forward.
You
I will make sure to give them a proper apology once I return...!
You
...
You
...
You
But what is this place...?
You
There's no light or sound, and I can't sense any temperature... There's absolutely nothing here...
???
This is a section of my Multidimensional Neural Network. To be precise, we're inside a virtual consciousness zone it created.
You
(What? I can hear a terrifyingly beautiful voice speaking to me in my own head...?!)
???
You are currently traveling to another world with the blue Reimu and the other Sanae.
???
But the passage of time is indefinitely delayed in this area of consciousness... Or better said, it's purified.
???
Let's have a little chat.
???
My name is Junko. I'm a sagacious spirit who holds a grudge against the Lunar Capital...
Junko
I am someone who is always observing the movements of the Lunar Capital to prepare for my next attack.
You
Miss... Junko.
You
Are you saying that you have a grudge against Eientei and the Lunarians...?
Junko
Yes, I do. I hate Chang'e and everything associated with her. My very being is a personification of that grudge.
Junko
But holding onto a grudge isn't that simple. Purification is rather complicated.
Junko
You're still too young to know this, but be it the history of the universe or humankind, history can only be traced back so far.
Junko
That is because there is always a threshold that cannot be crossed while ascertaining a single definitive form of the past.
Junko
Purification means restoring something to how it originally was. It's like recreating the irretrievable past as it is.
You
This is much too difficult!
Junko
Hahaha, I'm sure it is.
Junko
Ah... well, I didn't mean to digress.
Junko
So basically, I'm silently acting upon my grudge against the Lunar Capital by keeping a careful eye on their movements...
Junko
...with this Multidimensional Neural Network.
You
Multidimensional...? Is that like magic?
Junko
It's senjutsu. You can't even imagine how extensive and complex senjutsu is.
Junko
But that's exactly why I can keep an eye on the movements of the moon. And also...
Junko
...track your movements.
You
So then, do you also know about the memories I've lost...?
Junko
I mentioned this earlier, but history can only be traced back up to a certain point.
Junko
I have the power of purification. That doesn't mean I can restore your memories...
Junko
It just means that I can give your lost memories a form. And you could use that to try and find your memories.
Junko
I'm interested in trying it out, but do you have any objections?
You
W-Well, I don't know about that...!
Junko
I thought you'd say that. But I also thought that you would be a bit more scared.
Junko
Hmm...
Junko
You really are unnatural.
You
Huh?
Junko
Don't get me wrong. I'm not thinking about getting rid of you.
Junko
It's just that I have seen many worlds through the Multidimensional Neural Network...
Junko
...but I haven't found another you anywhere else.
Junko
But well, it's not like I'm giving you a compliment. This is much more serious.
You
So it's normal for everyone to have a version of themselves in every world like Reimu and Marisa do? But I don't...?
Junko
You could say that. But that isn't a complete representation.
You
...?
Junko
Let me put it in other words.
Junko
Who are you?
You
Um... I don't remember...
Junko
Exactly. That is the point.
Junko
You have convinced yourself...
Junko
...that you have forgotten who you are.
You
So this isn't about my memories...?
Junko
No, it is because that is what you believe. It's foolish to think that there is an absolute truth.
Junko
But again, if I had to put it differently...
Junko
..it's not that you have forgotten. It's that you have been forgotten.
You
I've been forgotten...? By whom...?
Junko
I wonder...
Junko
If I had to put it in simple words, I would say by the universe. Or by the memories of the world.
Junko
Or... by a transcendental, absolute god-like being who is different from the gods of Heaven and Earth.
Junko
It's like the tales depicted in picture books that children like. You can't properly express them with words.
You
If even someone as incredible as you doesn't know, then how could I find out who they are...?
Junko
Everything I'm saying right now is all based on what I could read from you.
Junko
That means nothing will be clear unless you yourself follow your destiny.
Junko
Things that are unusual have an origin. Foreign bodies should not be so readily accepted into a system without good reason.
Junko
And that reason is most likely related to a Lost Word.
You
I'm somehow related to the Lost Word Incident...?
Junko
Yes, and we need to find out how. This is something that means a lot to me too.
You
Why?
Junko
If you trace back your history and follow your fate in a manner that most closely resembles the original way...
Junko
...then that's essentially the same as purification.
Junko
Will you show me how you do it? I probably won't get this opportunity again.
You
A-All right...!
Junko
Your personality... you seem timid, but you aren't. That's not much different from the people who exist in every world.
Junko
You are unusual, but also not. Maybe that quality about you can give us a clue...
Junko
...to reclaim your original name.
You
Huh?! But my name is PLAYER...
Junko
That's a name that came to your mind after Yukari Yakumo pressed for an answer. How do you know it's your real name?
You
But if that's the case... then why did the name PLAYER come to my mind?
Junko
There's obviously a reason and meaning behind it. You could say that your fate is linked to your name.
You
Getting my name back would mean I can fix my fate...!
Junko
Exactly.
Junko
Losing a name is a much more terrifying fate than you can imagine.
Junko
And to reclaim what was lost, you must have the resolve to overcome that fear. Do you possess that resolve?
You
I do...
Junko
I hope you realize you can't take that back.
???
Oh? Are you sure those words are really your words?
???
Maybe you should think more carefully about this.
You
...?
Junko
Argh! Why are you here so soon?!
???
It couldn't hurt for you to welcome me. I am you after all.
You
...?! T-Tiny Miss Junko?!
???
I'm Junko, but I'm not tiny!
Junko?
Ahem.
Junko?
Now then, I also want to have a little chat with Miss PLAYER.
Junko?
I need to learn as much as possible about the irregular. Who knows what might happen down the line.
Junko
You don't need to listen to her, PLAYER.
Junko
She's like a collection of the noise inside me―a tumor of nerves. You can think of her as a separate person.
Junko?
What? How rude. I am you, and you are me.
Junko?
The way I see it, you and I are pretty much the same. We're more similar than the other versions of us in the other worlds.
Junko
Hmph. Nonsense.
Junko?
That's...
Junko?
...not nice!
Junko?
I'm!
Junko?
Just!
Junko?
Trying!
Junko?
To have!
Junko?
A conversation!
Junko
(PLAYER.)
Junko
(I'm going to draw her attention, and at the same time, I'll send you back to the space you were in.)
Junko
(Because of the nature of this place, you won't remember what happened here. But I'll use powerful senjutsu so that...)
Junko
(...you will remember the one thing I'm going to tell you now.)
Junko
("Once you reach the other world, find the Hecatia of that world.")
You
(Miss Hecatia...?!)
Junko
(Come on, it's time to go.)
Junko?
What's wrong? Do you not even have the energy to argue?
Junko
Hehe...
Junko
You're such a fool. It doesn't matter if you really are me or not.
Junko?
...What do you mean?
Junko
Do you know what a battle of bullets is?
Junko?
Yes, but what about it...? Don't tell me you're thinking about doing something stupid like having a battle here.
Junko
Yes, exactly. You're going to play with me.
Junko
For a very long time.
Junko?
Huh? I refuse! I have no reason to accept that invitation!
Junko
It doesn't matter what you want. Your fate was sealed the moment you entered this virtual consciousness zone.
Junko?
Wh-What?!
Junko
I have created this area through empirical contemplation.
Junko
We'll be playing by the battle of bullets rules laid out by the sages on Earth...
Junko
And fate will keep repeating with the help of the Ultramarine Orb Elixir created by the Lunar Sage who descended to Earth.
Junko
That's rightー
Junko
ーIt's going to be a battle with flawless and sheer madness. The battle won't end until you can avoid every single bullet!
Junko?
Y-You tricked me...!
Junko
(Go on, PLAYER. You don't need to worry about me. I'm the one who dragged you into this.)
You
(Miss Junko...!)
You
(Even so, thank you...!)
Junko
(...?!)
Junko
(Hehe... We'll meet again.)
Tropical Fantasy Pt. 2
(Huh...? I'm here already?)
(Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh...?!)
Blablibloblub?!
(B-Beautiful.)
Glublub.
(Ah.)
(I can't breathe.)
???
Hold onto me.
(...?)
???
Here we goooo!
P-Phew...!
???
*cough* *cough*
Reimu
Whoa! I thought I was gonna die!
Sanae
Buuuuut! A miracle saved us!
Sanae
*cough* *cough* *cough*
Reimu
I think that miracle or whatever was almost a disaster!
Sanae
Now, now! You must be used to it by now.
Reimu
No, I'm not talking about us.
Reimu
What if something happened to PLAYER? We could never apologize enough to the people of that Gensokyo.
Sanae
You're right. I'm sorry... I'll reflect on what I've done...
Sanae
I should have been calmer while using that technique. I got a bit impatient.
Sanae
OK...! Reflection time over!
Sanae
So, what's next?
Reimu
Geez! Are you really even sorry?
Did the two of you pull me out of the water?
Reimu
Ah, no. Someone pulled me out as well, along with Sanae.
Reimu
And the one who pulled us all out is over there...
???
Alohaaaa! Welcome to my Gensokyo.
???
I'm Yukari Yakumo. From the look on your face, I assume you at least recognize me and my name.
Yukari
I suppose you should call this world the Gensokyo of Eternal Summer to differentiate it from your own.
Yukari
We've only had summer here since forever.
Hello, Miss Yukari of this Gensokyo!
Aloha?! Gensokyo with a sea again?! Nice swimsuit.
???
Hey, Reimu! Let's have a match of beach volleyball next!
???
All right. I'm gonna win by a landslide.
...?!
Reimu
Ahaha!
Marisa
Hehehe!
Are they the Reimu and Marisa of this world?!
(They look so carefree...)
Reimu
PLAYER, I'm sure you're very curious about the people of this world, but...!
Right. This isn't the time for that.
Yukari
Let's play in the water together once you finish what you need to do. There's plenty of fun things to do here.
Reimu
Argh...! It's offputting how carefree the Yukari of this world is.
Reimu
In the highly unlikely event that we can afford the time to play around... I'll think about it.
Yukari
Heehee! Thank you, blue Reimu. No matter what world you're from, you're always straightforward.
Sanae
I-I want to play...! I want to play with everyone!
Reimu
Huh? You can't. We're in a hurry.
Reimu
We need to head back to our ship right away.
Ship...?
Reimu
Yes, a ship. Didn't you notice it?
Reimu
Look, it's over there across the sea. It looks big even from here.
Huh?!
What's that?! It's HUGE!
(Is that a spaceship?!)
Reimu
Oh... there's somewhere we need to stop by before we go back to the ship.
Reimu
PLAYER. I'll show you the way...
Reimu
...to the Beach House.
Tropical Fantasy Pt. 3
Cirno
Hey! What's going on, Mister Shopkeeper?!
Cirno
I ordered a swimsuit!
Cirno
Why aren't you making one for me?! Are you busy...?
???
Haven't I explained already?
???
There are a couple of things I require to make any clothes.
???
First, you need to tell me what kind of swimsuit you want. I won't know what to make otherwise.
???
I already have some patterns and designs, but if I make something random, I'm sure you won't be able to carry it off.
???
And then there's one more thing I need. This is the most important thing...
???
I'll need materials to make the swimsuit. I want you to procure these yourself.
Kogasa
So you're saying that Reimu and Marisa are playing around in their swimsuits because...
Kogasa
...they were the first to gather all the materials?!
???
Well, yes. Those two were pretty quick to collect them all.
???
The resources on this island aren't unlimited. So it's basically first come, first served.
Minamitsu
Did you hear that, everyone?!
Nitori
There's no time to waste!
Wakasagihime
W-We have to hurry!
Parsee
*sigh* Jealousy is hard work.
???
I explained the exact same thing the other day as well.
Kosuzu
U-Um...!
Miyoi
S-Sir!
???
I know what you want to ask. You want to take a break from work and go gather materials for a swimsuit, too, right?
???
Go on... I'll look after the shop in your absence.
Miyoi & Kosuzu
Yay! Our manager is so understanding!
???
Ah, peace at last.
???
The only ones left here are the two who are looking for tools in the back, and you...
Y-You're Mister Rinnosuke, aren't you?!
(That's such a summer look!)
???
Yes, that's right. I'm Rinnosuke Morichika...
Rinnosuke
It sounds like you've already met another me in your world.
Well, yes.
Rinnosuke
OK, then let me give you a proper welcome.
Rinnosuke
Welcome to the Beach House Kourindou.
Rinnosuke
Would you like a bottle of soft drink? It's not free though.
OK! I'll take one!
Rinnosuke
Well...? You've also come here to borrow some tools, haven't you?
Rinnosuke
To fix your ship, right?
Rinnosuke
The ship with an exciting name and purpose...
Rinnosuke
...the Probability Space Hypervessel.
Probability... is that the ship's official name?
Um, I didn't come for that.
Rinnosuke
Oh... I see.
Rinnosuke
If you wait for that ship to be repaired, you won't be able to achieve your goal.
Rinnosuke
You're going to save that Yukari Yakumo, aren't you? I guessed from the look on your faces.
(Reimu told me that's our mission on the way here.)
But Miss Yukari isn't in this world, is she...?
Rinnosuke
That's right. This world is like a temporary residence for those girls.
Rinnosuke
That's probably why they had to stop over here before traveling to another world.
Rinnosuke
Now I get it.
Rinnosuke
The ship is under repair, so the thing you need right now is a way to travel between worlds without the ship.
Even Miss Sanae's miracles aren't that powerful.
Rinnosuke
Hmmm...
Rinnosuke
Normally, Yukari would be able to help you, but I'm sure you've seen how our Yukari is. Who else has a good ability...?
Rinnosuke
There's Okina Matara, Seiga Kaku, Doremy Sweet, Watatsuki no Toyohime, Tenshi Hinanawi, and Kasen Ibaraki... Hmm.
Rinnosuke
None of them are reliable in this world. They have pretty much the same mentality as Yukari Yakumo.
Rinnosuke
Junko.
...?!
Rinnosuke
She could help you despite the circumstances of this world... Wait. No. I think she's missing right now.
Um, what about Miss Hecatia...?
Rinnosuke
Ah, yes. Traveling between worlds is possible for someone like Hecatia Lapislazuli.
Rinnosuke
If you're looking for her, I know where she is.
Tropical Fantasy Pt. 4
Reimu
Oh, I see... It'd be possible for the Hecatia of this world to send us to "that world."
Reimu
That's good to know. Thanks, PLAYER.
Sanae
But the problem lies in where that freaky... where Miss Hecatia is right now...
Sanae
Who would've thought that she'd be at the bottom of the sea of all places!
Reimu
What about your ability to cause miracles? Can't you get us there?
Sanae
I can! But not right now!
Reimu
(Which one is it?)
Mister Rinnosuke said he has just the item we need.
Reimu
It was a thing that lets us breathe underwater, right?
Reimu
But he said he forgot where he put it. Gosh, Mister Rinnosuke is so...
Reimu
Ah, well. I guess we can't do anything about that. So let's not waste any time and continue fixing the ship as a backup.
Did you find the tools you need to fix it?
Sanae
Not at all.
Sanae
But anything could get washed ashore, so we should regularly visit Mister Rinnosuke. He likes salvaging things.
Reimu
Come on, let's go.
???
Everyone! Run!
???
It's the lost fairies!
Reimu
They're here! This is bad!
Marisa
Why are they here in broad daylight?!
Reimu
You there! You need to escape with us!
Huh? Me?!
Reimu
PLAYER is fine. She can handle this with us.
Yukari
You've all come to help us, haven't you?!
Yukari
The lost fairies are slightly different from the fairies native to our world, so we haven't been able to get rid of them.
Yukari
But it sure is strange to see so many of them out here in broad daylight.
Reimu
This is no time for complaining.
Reimu
You should run too, Yukari. You don't like fighting, do you?
Sanae
I'll help evacuate everyone on the beach! Miss Reimu, hurry before it's too late!
Reimu
I know!
Yukari
...
Yukari
I'll help too.
Reimu
...!
Reimu
Fine. But if you're gonna drag us down, I'll send you flying to the back!
Yukari
*huff*... *huff*... We did it.
Reimu
I didn't think you had it in you. I see Yukari is still Yukari no matter what world she's from.
Yukari
It's my duty. I am the one who must protect Volva from Levania...
Tropical Fantasy Pt. 5
―At Eientei. After the battle in the village.
Eirin
...I understand.
Eirin
And I hope you understand our side as well...
Eirin
...along with the reason why we told you what we know.
Sumireko
An unknown mastermind might be involved in an incident that's on a whole other level than the ones we've faced so far.
Sumireko
That incident might be revealed at any moment... And the mastermind might be someone in this Gensokyo, right?
Eirin
Hm, I wouldn't jump to that conclusion. I'm just saying that we should doubt everyone who is suspicious.
Eirin
Many in Gensokyo have threatening powers but don't use them for evil. Others think the same about us at Eientei too.
Eirin
We entrusted the Hakurei shrine maiden with the Seal Crystal matter, but there has been no progress.
Eirin
And while we've been waiting, Seal Crystals have started appearing all over the place.
Eirin
So, before sending one to the shrine, I decided to investigate it thoroughly...
Eirin
And sure enough, the Seal Crystals are not something we should take lightly by any standard.
Sumireko
Wh-Why are you telling me something so important?!
Sumireko
Is it because... I am someone who can be easily silenced?!
Reisen
No, no, not at all.
Reisen
It's because we recognize your true potential.
Reisen
And also because you don't seem to be the kind of person who would deceive people...
Sumireko
You give me too much credit, and that's just making me more nervous!
Eirin
That sounds rough.
Eirin
―Tewi.
Tewi
I'm here! Always at your service.
Eirin
Did everything go as planned with our guests?
Tewi
Yes, I've made sure that they agreed to every little thing.
Tewi
They were sad that they didn't get to talk to you more.
Eirin
Yes, they are good kids.
Eirin
OK, great... Now, no one from the moon will poke their nose in our business.
Eirin
I wasn't going to let them interfere, to begin with, but I don't want suspicion to fall on those girls again.
Eirin
This is the least I could do to maintain peace.
Sumireko
Wh-What do you mean, Miss Eirin?!
Eirin
I made up my mind because of your appeal and Reisen's report.
Eirin
...
Eirin
We will also travel to other worlds.
Eirin
We need to find out where PLAYER went. We must also find out what the other Reimu and Sanae are up to.
Eirin
All of this has to be related to the inter-dimensional incident.
Eirin
Traveling to other worlds is the only way to gather more information.
Sumireko
I see? (I don't get it at all!)
Sumireko
(But if that's what it takes to save PLAYER-o...!)
Eirin
OK, so let's start with the preparations for testing interworld travel right away.
Eirin
Of course, due to the lack of information, the method is far from perfect. It has a ninety percent chance of failing.
Eirin
And that's why we're going to test it on you, Reisen.
Reisen
Sure, I'll do it.
Reisen
Wait...
Reisen
Huh?!
Reisen
You're going to test it even though there's only a ten percent chance of success?!
Eirin
Since you can manipulate wavelengths, the success rate will dramatically increase during the hyperspace jump.
Reisen
Phew... That's a relief. What will it increase to?
Eirin
To fifteen percent, give or take.
Reisen
That's it?!
Tewi
Heh heh heh! Reisen! Should I use my ability to increase your luck?
Eirin
Tewi's ability could help us get the correct path.
Eirin
It'll substantially bring up the success rate to eighteen percent.
Tewi
That's nothing!
Reisen
I-I'm done for...
Eirin
Hmmm... I can't think of any other way to increase our success rate.
???
There is a way, Eirin. A way to get a one hundred percent success rate.
Kaguya
All you need to do is send Sumireko instead of Reisen. And also add my ability to the mix.
Eve of the Imperishable Night Pt. 1
(Phew, things are finally in order!)
(But this room...)
(...it's just like the room from back then.)
Reimu
Whoa?! You're done already?! I still haven't made any progress.
I was just thinking about everything while cleaning...
...and I was done before I knew it.
Reimu
...
Sanae
Miss Reeeeeeeiiiiiimu! I'm never going to finish cleaning all this!
Reimu
Stop being so loud. I'm not done either, so I can't help you.
Sanae
Nooo, don't say that!
Sanae
We've been traveling together for such a long time. We're friends, aren't we?
Reimu
Really? Have you forgotten that the whole point of this ship is that we're rivals who have come together by chance?
Reimu
But well, compared to the others, your goals align closer to mine.
Sanae
What?! But I'm really fond of you! And I like everyone else on this ship too!
Reimu
(How irritating.)
Um, I still don't get the point of this ship...!
Reimu
Well, that's no surprise. But... I'm sorry.
Reimu
Without Yukari here, I don't have the confidence to explain it well.
Reimu
The design of this ship is a real pain...!
Sanae
For now, just remember that this room is like the core of the ship!
Sanae
And we have quite a lot of crew... members... or should I call them "allies" on this ship.
Sanae
But everyone is currently scattered to the four winds. That's why this ship is full of holes.
You mean if you lose allies, you lose parts of the ship?
Sanae
That's also not easy to explain right now...
Reimu
PLAYER, can you come with me for a bit?
Sure. Where are we going?
Reimu
To my cabin... my room.
Sanae
Then I'll go too―
Reimu
You stay here and rest!
Sanae
Hmph. Fiiiine.
Huh? We're outside...? At Hakurei Shrine?
Reimu
This room is for my use. It's a mess because I've just returned.
Reimu
It's apparently a space created using comparative physics and the Non-Unified Magic World Theory or something.
Reimu
It doesn't make any sense to me though.
(I wonder if it's like something virtual...)
Reimu
I... wanted to give you something.
Oh, I found this while cleaning earlier...
What is it? A musical instrument of some sort...?
Reimu
Yes, it's probably a musical instrument.
Reimu
But that instrument is the only thing... that doesn't belong to any of our allies...
Reimu
Yukari might know something about it though.
(It might be insensitive to ask why she's giving it to me.)
You... trust me?
Reimu
Why... don't you...
...?
Reimu
Why don't you blame us?
Reimu
We took you away from the world you were in, from the Gensokyo you were in... without even asking you.
Reimu
We forced you to come with us for our own convenience.
That's not true.
You're not the bad guy.
Reimu
...
Reimu
I...
Reimu
I feel so lost right now...
Reimu
And I don't deserve to be forgiven...
Reimu
I mean... she didn't even get to choose. I didn't let her choose!
Still...
I did choose to come here.
We'll talk to this Miss Yukari together once we're done.
That will solve everything.
Eve of the Imperishable Night Pt. 2
Come to think of it... I've just been calling her Reimu.
What I said earlier was also kind of arrogant...
I'll talk to her about it properly later...
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...?!
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Who are you?
Ah! Are you the Marisa of this world?
You look really different without your swimsuit.
Marisa
...!
Marisa
I'm used to people knowing my name even though I've never met them before, but the swimsuit...
Marisa
Well, whatever!
Marisa
Are you taking a walk and enjoying the cool evening breeze? I hope you know it's not safe here.
Reimu said she'd come running if I play this instrument.
So I'm going to Kourindou to run a little errand.
Marisa
Oh? Reimu said that?
Marisa
Well then, you better play that thing right now.
Why...?
Marisa
Look carefully.
Marisa
Well, you'll soon be able to see them. We're already...
Marisa
...surrounded by the lost fairies of Levania.
OK! Let's take care of them together, Marisa!
Marisa
Sure―
Marisa
―No, wait! Aren't you going to call for your friends?!
I don't need to...
Fighting back-to-back makes us friends too, right?
Marisa
Stop being so hasty. We still have to fight!
Marisa
That being said...
Marisa
...we're already friends!
Marisa
Cover my back.
Marisa
I'll take care of all the angles other than your front!
Marisa
Wow! That was pretty impressive!
Marisa
I'd love to stick around and get to know you better...
Marisa
But I can't. I'm supposed to meet someone now. Let's talk more next time.
Marisa
I'm sure we'll meet again.
Eve of the Imperishable Night Pt. 3
Rinnosuke
Nice timing.
Rinnosuke
I found that thing you wanted. I was just thinking about sending a message to you.
Thank you!
Rinnosuke
Here you go.
A fish hook made of stone?
Rinnosuke
It's a magatama―an item from the Age of the Gods. The god who made this is quite the oddball though.
Ah, yes. It's a magatama.
Rinnosuke
This lets you breathe in places where you usually can't. It's just what you all need right now.
But... it must be expensive, right?
Rinnosuke
You can pay me back later this time.
Rinnosuke
You guys are driving away the lost fairies of Levania for us, so I really owe you one.
Rinnosuke
I'm not that fond of debts, but being a man, I don't indulge in battles of bullets.
Rinnosuke
Come to think of it, how do you fight? It doesn't look like you can shoot bullets.
Rinnosuke
Wasn't it dangerous getting here? It's night right now, so it's even more dangerous than usual.
Actually, I used this...!
Rinnosuke
Whoa...! Can I hold that for a second?
Yes, of course!
Rinnosuke
Oh, wow...! What do we have here?!
(I feel like this is going to take some time...!)
―Meanwhile, Sumireko Usami was...
Sumireko
O-Ouch...! Landing failed!
Sumireko
Was the warp thing a success...? And anyway, why did sending me make the success rate one hundred percent...?
Sumireko
Whoa, this place is really sci-fi.
Sumireko
It's good that I arrived safely, but why is there no one here?
Sumireko
It would be nice if PLAYER-o showed up. That would make things so much easier!
???
You... do you know PLAYER...?
Sumireko
Huh?! Who's that?! Where's that voice coming from?!
???
Uh...
Sumireko
A childlike Miss Yukari...? She looks terribly weak. This is bad.
Sumireko
H-Hold on to me.
Yukari
Sorry... thank you. But... hurry... run...
Sumireko
Don't worry about it. This is no big deal! But more importantly...
Sumireko
...which way should I go?!
???
You two! What are you both doing there?!
Sumireko
W-Who are you?!
Reisen?
I see she's injured! But it's dangerous here! Can you fly?!
Sumireko
Y-Yes! I can!
Reisen?
OK, great.
Reisen?
I'll guide you, so just follow me!
Sumireko
O-OK...
Sumireko
...Lead the way!
―Meanwhile, somewhere at the bottom of the sea.
???
All right.
???
Listen up, everyone.
???
We're gonna keep this short, 'cause if we take too long, "they" will notice. Let's start this meeting already.
???
Oh, oopsie! This body isn't the right one for this place.
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...Whoops, not this one.
???
This is my work body!
???
Yeah, this body just feels right in this world.
???
If you wanna have a swimsuit fashion show, then come work in my world.
???
You'll always be welcome.
???
Oh, and by the way, I'm the only one attending from my world because I alone am enough...
???
(What a strange swimsuit.)
???
Let's get this started already.
???
I'd like to start expanding my reign a little.
???
That's the reason I've come.
???
Now, now. Please calm down, milady.
???
Let me handle the negotiations and discussions. I'll make sure we come out on top.
???
It's quite a relief to hear the ultimate maid of our Scarlet Devil Mansion say that.
???
Right, Remilia?
???
Hmph. Who do you think you are, you Scarlet Devil Mansion people?
???
It is not your reign that will be expanded with this opportunity.
???
It shall be the reign of my Palace of the Earth Spirits. There's no one else more suitable than us. However...
???
It seems everyone has come prepared with a high-level psyche-lock.
???
But don't you worry, Satori.
???
They might have protected their consciousness, but they can't protect their unconsciousness.
???
I haven't come here for any meeting.
???
Just like last time, I'm here only to reveal my new "cards."
???
We will show all our cards to create an illusion of fairness.
???
You should already know how far our influence extends over other universes.
???
Huh? What do you mean? Where are your new cards?
???
They're right next to you.
???
Hehehe!
???
Kyahaha!
???
(This meeting...)
???
(...is gonna get rough!)
Eve of the Imperishable Night Pt. 4
We can start exploring once I take this magatama back...
Huh...?
Reimu
...
Reimu! You came to pick me up?!
Reimu
PLAYER!
Reimu
N-No! Don't come this way!
Yukari
Oh, it's PLAYER.
Yukari
So you weren't lying when you said PLAYER is safe and that you don't intend on causing her any harm.
Reimu
That's what I've been telling you to begin with.
Kasen
*sigh* If only you had been a bit more gentle with your words, then I would've believed you.
Okina
Oh, dear. We put in a lot of effort to follow them all the way here. So maybe we came off as a bit too terrifying?
Kasen
Huh? We aren't scary or anything!
Okina
That right there. That's exactly what I'm talking about.
Yukari
So that's how it is.
Yukari
PLAYER is under the care of Hakurei Shrine. Even though temporarily, she is the same as Reimu to me.
Yukari
If someone were to abduct Reimu, I'd go beyond the ends of the world to chase down the culprit.
Yukari
No matter what it takes... and no matter what the cost.
Reimu
Huh?
Reimu
And so you've stretched the limits of your powers, teamed up... and came all the way here after exhausting yourselves?
You
(No, Reimu, stop! They're definitely going to misunderstand if you say it like that!)
Reimu
(O-Oops...! I tend to provoke people whenever I'm ready for battle...!)
Yukari
Protect those you've decided to protect and foster those you've decided to foster. That's what it means to be a sage.
Yukari
So tell me. Is there something you know?
Reimu
...
Yukari
Very well then. We'll talk through a battle of bullets.
Yukari
That's what we do best.
Reimu
W-We won?!
Yukari
It's not over yet. We still have plenty of Spell Cards and breath to spare.
Yukari
I won't let this battle end until I make you cry.
Reimu
I...
Reimu
I'm sorry...
Reimu
Actually... we... I don't know how to say this.
Reimu
But we're really in a fix.
Reimu
I'll tell you all about it...
Reimu
...no, that's not what I mean.
Reimu
I'm really sorry for selfishly getting PLAYER involved in all of this.
Yukari
...
Miss Yukari, I came here of my own accord.
I apologize for deciding this without consulting you.
Yukari
...
Yukari
All right. I'll forgive you.
Reimu
Eh? Really?!
(Just like that?!)
Yukari
First of all, I'm not that mad about you getting PLAYER involved.
Yukari
More than that... Reimu, I'm mad that despite knowing how to travel across worlds...
Yukari
...you didn't seek help from the people in the other worlds you visited even when your friends were in danger.
Yukari
Your intentions might have been noble, or maybe you did it because you were trying to manage a crisis.
Yukari
Or perhaps you did it because you're hurting inside. I don't know anything. But still.
Yukari
You still should have sought help from a different Gensokyo. For the sake of your own Gensokyo.
Yukari
You should've been more confident, more honest... more bold.
Kasen
She's right. There's nothing wrong with relying on people at times like these.
Okina
But you sure showed some disciplinary skills in that battle just now.
Kasen
Huh? Really?
Okina
Haha...
Reimu
Is it...
Reimu
...too late to ask for help now?
Of course not, Reimu!
Reimu
...
Reimu
I-I really need help...
Kasen
Obviously, we'll help!
Okina
Yes, we'll help you out.
Yukari
Reimu. Just like Gensokyo, we also accept you.
Yukari
And you better accept us in your heart as well.
Reimu
Yes... I do!
―Meanwhile, at some place.
???
Huh?
???
I came here because I was summoned by the higher-ups, and who is this I see? It's so unusual to see you here.
???
Who asked you to come? Was it Lady Yorihime? Or was it Lady Sagume? It could've also been Lady Toyohime though.
???
Shut up. My work here is done.
???
I'm busy, unlike you. It seems that the rebels and kaiju are up to something.
???
But well, that doesn't concern you now.
???
We're right near the higher-ups, so I can't say anything up-front, but...
???
...are you happy?
???
Haha, what kind of question is that?
???
We're happy as long as we live in the Capital.
―Meanwhile, at some other place.
???
She was awfully weak, so I put her in a healing pod. I determined that it was necessary.
???
As for the human who was with her, she is sound asleep. She was mentally and physically exhausted due to extreme stress.
???
Phew, that's good...
???
Good work out there.
???
But from the looks of it, it doesn't seem like we can take it easy.
???
You think so too, don't you, Commander?
???
Yes, you're right, Strategist.
???
But, that means...
???
...we'll have to fight again.
ーMeanwhile, at ■■■■.
???
So that's what happened when I was just playing around while half-asleep?
???
How pathetic.
???
But still...
???
...every single world that possesses a Gensokyo is unyielding.
???
I didn't think they would last this long after everything that happened.
???
But this is just an empty dream that will only last until I finish arriving.
???
...
???
The Lost Word is complete.
???
It wasn't easy to make the target that loses its name and the target that loses its existence be one and the same.
???
But I'm not surprised that it took a few tests.
???
It's like trying to catch a fish with a net that dissolves in water.
???
But that is possible in this world... or rather, this universe.
???
―The key was to have friends. How ironic.―
???
Lost Words will no longer leave any trace. The lost targets will be robbed of both their name and existence simultaneously.
???
Restoring Lost Words is now essentially impossible for the ones in that world and also for the ones from other worlds.
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...
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...
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It doesn't bother me either way.
