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Spring is for Sword Festivals!
Youmu
Hayaaa! Hmmm... I still need to work on my fencing...
Yuyuko
Yooooumu! Come quick! This is no time to be practicing!
Youmu
Wh-What's wrong, Lady Yuyuko? Why do you look so flustered?
Yuyuko
That's what I want to talk to you about! It's because of the Sword Festival!
Youmu
The Sword Festival...?!
Yuyuko
Yes, Youmu! The Sword Festival is finally being held!
Youmu
What...?! It's going to be held at last?!
Youmu
But... what exactly are we going to be doing for this festival?
Yuyuko
Isn't that obvious?! We're going to liven things up with splendid sword dances and wonderful music for the egg.
Youmu
Um... What kind of a custom is that?
Yuyuko
*sigh* All right, come with me.
Youmu
Lady Yuyuko?! Where are you taking me?!
Yuyuko
Just come along. You'll understand everything once you see it for yourself.
Yuyuko
Sorry to have kept you waiting, Miss PLAYER! I finally found Youmu!
Nice work!
Youmu
Oh, Miss PLAYER, I didn't know you were here.
Youmu
So, Lady Yuyuko, what did you want to show me...?
Yuyuko
Ah, yes. Thanks for reminding me. There! Look at that enormous egg!
Youmu
Wow! That egg is huge...! What in the world is that?
Yuyuko
I'm not sure either. I just happened to find it here.
Youmu
You just happened to find it...? How strange... And what could lay such an egg, to begin with?
We don't know that yet...
We'll know once it hatches. Until then, it's a mystery.
Yuyuko
I was also curious about that, so I even tried to give it warmth by sitting on it. But it showed no signs of hatching...
Youmu
Oh, no wonder I couldn't find you every now and then. It was because you were playing over here.
Yuyuko
"Playing"?! It wasn't easy, you know! This egg is freezing cold! I thought I'd get frostbite or something!
Yuyuko
Anyway, that didn't work, so I thought I'd go ask an egg-hatching expert.
Yuyuko
Helloooo?!
Rinnosuke
Whoa?! Y-You scared me!
Yuyuko
Do you know how to hatch an egg?
Rinnosuke
Well that's random... Why have you come all the way here to ask me about something like that?
Yuyuko
You seem to be knowledgeable about quite a few things, so I thought maybe you'd know about such things too...
Rinnosuke
"Such things"?! What exactly do you take me for...?!
Rinnosuke
Actually... wait a minute... I think there was a book that mentioned something about this...
Yuyuko
Really?! What does it say?
Rinnosuke
Let me see... Ah, here it is. Apparently, the most common way to hatch an egg is to use something known as an incubator...
Yuyuko
In... cue... bay? What's that?
Rinnosuke
Well, I don't know much about it either. But what I do know is that I don't have such a thing in my shop.
Yuyuko
Then that doesn't help... Isn't there some other way?
Rinnosuke
Playing music is another common method. Maybe performing a dance or playing music in front of the egg would help?
Yuyuko
Dance and music...?! Oh, I've got just the idea! I'll be borrowing this book, OK?!
Rinnosuke
Eh? Borrowing...?! Hold on! You need to pay for that!
Youmu
I see... So that's how you got the idea. But why is it a "Sword" Festival?
Yuyuko
Let me explain... This book says that to hatch an egg, we need to go all out and liven things up with dance and music.
Yuyuko
So a festival with our sword dance and a performance by the Prismriver Ensemble might just get the egg to hatch!
Youmu
Hmmm... I see... But Lady Yuyuko, do you really think the egg will hatch because of something like a dance?
By the way, what's that book called?
Yuyuko
Um... The title is "How to raise an enormous egg."
Youmu
Oh, it really says that. Then maybe it will work? Hmmm... A sword dance...
Yuyuko
I sense a lack of confidence coming from you. OK, Youmu, tell me... What is your role here at Hakugyokurou?
Youmu
Eh? Um... I'm Hakugyokurou's sword instructor and gardener.
Miss Yuyuko is your student, isn't she?
Youmu
Yes... But I doubt my knowledge about swords is going to help with sword dances...
Yuyuko
Don't worry, Youmu. These things are all about putting your heart into it.
Yuyuko
And the others were also saying that having you participate is reassuring.
Youmu
Huh...? The others?
Yuyuko
That's right. With Miss PLAYER's help, I've asked quite a few people to participate.
I tried my best to help!
Everyone seemed really excited about it!
Youmu
I-I see... All right then! I suppose there is no turning back now...!
Yuyuko
Heehee, it's decided then! I've already arranged for the perfect outfits for the festival!
Youmu
Lady Yuyuko... you're pretty enthusiastic today. What kind of outfits...? Or rather, when did you even get them?
Apparently, she asked Mister Rinnosuke to make them.
Youmu
Oh... Lady Yuyuko sure has received a lot of help from Kourindou...
Yuyuko
Sorry to have kept you waiting, Youmu!
Yuyuko
Tada! These are the costumes for the festival!
Youmu
Wow... So that's your outfit. Um... I don't know what to say...
A bunny... swordswoman?
A hippity-hop is the key to a good sword dance!
Youmu
Are you sure you've got the correct outfit? Maybe we've received Eientei's order by mistake...
Yuyuko
For goodness' sake, that's not it! I ordered costumes that would perfectly match with the egg.
Yuyuko
Helloooo?! I've come to collect the costumes I ordered!
Rinnosuke
Yikes! You scared me! You're going to break the door if you open it with such force!
Yuyuko
More importantly...
Rinnosuke
How is that not important?!
Yuyuko
Ahem. More importantly, the costumes! The costumes I ordered are ready, aren't they?
Rinnosuke
*sigh* Well, yes. Your order is ready. Here are the costumes you ordered.
Yuyuko
What's this? Did I order bunny costumes?
Rinnosuke
I don't know about that. The order I received was for "costumes appropriate for a festival to revive an egg."
Yuyuko
And?! How does that translate to bunny outfits?!
Rinnosuke
Calm down. It's because this book clearly mentions that bunny outfits are related.
Yuyuko
Oh? You're right. Hmmm... bunnies and eggs, you say?
Rinnosuke
Hm? Is there something wrong?
Yuyuko
Ah, no. It's nothing. I'll be borrowing this book too.
Rinnosuke
Again with the borrowing! We're not a book rental store, you know! Huh...? What?! Where did you go?!
Yuyuko
Thank you for the costumes and the book. See you later!
Rinnosuke
Waaaait! At least close the door behind you! It's cold!
Yuyuko
That's how I ended up with these costumes. That book actually mentions that bunnies and eggs are closely related.
(It must be about Easter.)
Eggs do like the hippity hoppity...
Youmu
So they're related... Then maybe one of the Eientei rabbits might know more about this?
Yuyuko
Quite possible. Yes, let's call them here and ask them.
Youmu
OK. Let's go get Reisen and the others!
I'll go with you!
Yuyuko
Why thank you! Come on now, Youmu. You also have to change into your costume for the festival!
Grab the Egg and Fly!
Youmu
NIN-NIN! Youmu Konpaku, at your service!
Yuyuko
Heehee! It suits you so well. I'm glad you like it!
Youmu
To tell you the truth, I've always looked up to ninja.
Yuyuko
Oh, I didn't know that about you. But are ninja really all that impressive?
Youmu
Don't you know, Lady Yuyuko?! They can go "poof" and vanish! They're amazing!
Yuyuko
I see! That does sound incredible!
Yuyuko
But... how exactly do they vanish? Could it be possible that ninja are actually phantoms or something?
Youmu
Huh? H-How do ninja vanish...? A-Are they really ghosts...?
Everyone's here!
Youmu
Eeeeeeeeeeeeep?!
Yuyuko
It's OK, Youmu. That was just Miss PLAYER.
Youmu
Oh... Miss PLAYER. You scared me! I thought a ninja had appeared out of nowhere!
Yuyuko
You're the only ninja here, Youmu. Come on, let's go. We don't want to keep everyone waiting.
Youmu
*sob*... C-Coming...
Yuyuko
Welcome to Hakugyokurou! I'd like to thank you all for gathering here today.
Sakuya
Oh my, I had heard about them earlier, but I quite like the look of your matching outfits.
Yorihime
By the way, we're participating as performers for a Sword Festival, correct?
Yorihime
Honestly, I still don't understand how any of this is related to bunnies...
Tenshi
Who cares about that?! Just look at them! Those outfits are gorgeous, surprisingly cool, and stylish!
Tenshi
I hope you've arranged for a special outfit befitting someone of a noble stature such as myself.
Youmu
Of course! Lady Yuyuko has already arranged for a really dashing outfit for you.
Youmu
Oh, I see Miss Shion is also with you!
Shion
Mhm...! Miss Tenshi said she'd treat me to a delicious egg dish, so I came along!
Tenshi
I heard the egg was insanely huge! There should be more than enough to feed us all... multiple times!
Tenshi
I'll feed you so much you'll think you're in Heaven!
Shion
Miss Tenshi is so generous...! Eggs, rabbits... Just thinking about it all makes my mouth water!
Sakuya
Wait a minute. I thought the plan was to hatch the egg and raise whatever came out.
Sakuya
If you eat it, I won't have a souvenir for Lady Remilia...
Tewi
Yeah, watch out, Poverty God! I don't really care about the egg, but you better not try to eat any rabbits!
Reisen
Oh! Everyone's already here!
Reisen
Wow, you really are wearing bunny outfits...
Reisen
Lady Toyohime would have loved this...
Yorihime
I asked her to join us, but she said she couldn't make it because she's too busy...
Yuyuko
My, my. Maybe something urgent came up at the same time. How unfortunate.
Yorihime
Yes, she seemed to be quite flustered... Oh well, I'll tell her all about everything that happens here.
Tenshi
Well then! Now that everyone's here, it's time you tell us what exactly we're supposed to do.
Yuyuko
OK, allow me to explain everything. So, in short, we'll be doing this and that...
Youmu
Lady Yuyuko... you're supposed to explain what exactly the "this and that" entails!
Sakuya
...I see. So basically, we'll be performing the best ever sword dance and music to get the egg to hatch.
Yorihime
So where is this egg that you speak of? If it's that big, it has got to be in a noticeable place...
Yuyuko
It's in front of the Saigyou Ayakashi, on the other side of Hakugyokurou from where we are right now.
Tewi
The other side...? Wait... is it that same thing Marisa was trying to carry?
Youmu
Huh? She was trying to carry such a huge egg all by herself?!
Tewi
Yes, we saw her tying it to her broom and attempting to fly off with it!
Yuyuko
Wh-What did you say?!
We need to hurry and stop her!
Yuyuko
Our festival will be ruined without that egg! Someone, please come with me! Quickly!
Youmu
Lady Yuyuko! W-Wait for me!
Marisa
*grunt* Heave-ho! It's not working... It won't budge at all...
Tewi
Look! There she is!
Youmu
Wait! Hold it right there, Marisa! What do you plan on doing with that egg?!
Marisa
Oh, nice timing, everyone! Come, help me carry this.
Yuyuko
You can't do that, Marisa. We need that egg for our festival.
Sakuya
You're seriously trying to wrap it in a cloth and carry it with you? Are you out of your mind? That's too much...
Marisa
Nothing is too much! It's only game over when you give up!
Tenshi
No matter how you look at it, you're way OVER your carrying limit! It's impossible for a human to carry that on their own.
Marisa
Then I just have to surpass being human! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH....!
Wait... Is it really floating?!
It looks like it's slightly off the ground, Miss Yuyuko!
Yuyuko
Oh my, you're right. It is indeed floating! Just a little bit, but still! That's amazing!
Marisa
I'm not done yet! One last push towards the ground... Master... SPAAAAAAAARK!
Tenshi
Whoa! It's really floating! And to think that she's just a human! Incredible!
Marisa
Th-This is nothing...! Well then! I'll be on my way...!
Youmu
Lady Yuyuko! This is no time to be impressed! Snap out of it, Miss PLAYER! And Miss Tenshi too!
Oh, yes! We need to stop her!
Or this will be the end of our festival...!
Yuyuko
I'm sorry, Marisa, but we can't let you run off with the egg!
Marisa
Wow! You're putting your foot down, huh? I guess you leave me no choice then. Let's battle for the egg!
Yuyuko
As you wish! I hope you're ready, Youmu!
Youmu
Of course, Lady Yuyuko! I won't allow anyone to steal your precious egg! NIN-NIN!
Marisa
Come to think of it, why are you guys dressed as ninja and samurai... bunnies?
Youmu
That's because of this and that...! Um... I'll explain after the battle! Let's begin!
Marisa
Ouch! I kind of expected this. It's not easy to fight while carrying such a big egg...
Yuyuko
Of course. You're only a human, after all. Now then, we'll be taking the egg back!
Marisa
A festival to hatch this egg...? That sounds fun. I want to witness it hatch too!
Yuyuko
If you're here just to observe, then you're most welcome! Come on, everyone, let's get a hop on this hatching process!
Marisa
I'm excited to see what's going to come out of the egg! Maybe a vampire will finally be born...!
Sakuya
I doubt that's possible even for a mysterious egg...
Sakuya
Nonetheless, it's probably not a good idea to leave such a mysterious egg out in the open.
Yuyuko
You're right. I feel bad leaving it alone too. I should move it to someplace where I can keep an eye on it.
Youmu
Let's move it to the dojo for now! Everyone, please help me carry it!
Pre-Festival Sword Dancing!
Youmu
Phew... Finally done. It really is as heavy as it looks...
Yuyuko
It's good that Marisa was here to help us. Else, it would've been even more difficult to move it.
Marisa
I was so afraid of dropping and breaking it... I guess we can relax for now.
Yuyuko
Anyway, I'm glad we made it in time. The Prismriver Ensemble will be here soon.
Lyrica
Oh, were you just talking about us? Greetings, everyone!
Lunasa
The Prismriver Ensemble has entered the building.
Lunasa
So, is this the egg we're here to play music for?
Merlin
Whoa! I didn't think it'd be this big! What in the world could lay such an egg?
Yuyuko
We'll probably only know once it hatches!
Merlin
I see! Then we've got to play plenty of upbeat music for it!
Youmu
Thank you! We're counting on you!
Lyrica
We won't let you down! By the way, are these the only members who will be participating?
Huh? Where did everyone else go?
Sakuya
Oh, it looks like we've kept you waiting. The rest of the performers and I were just getting ready.
Yorihime
So this is what they mean by the right clothes for the right occasion... How do I look?
Yorihime
I've never seen such clothes in my life, so it took some time to put them on...
Tenshi
Gahaha! These costumes are splendid for something made by the lower class!
Tenshi
Hmmm... Did you say that these outfits were from Boutique Kourindou?
That's right, Miss Tenshi!
(They'd be more profitable than his second-hand shop...)
Yuyuko
Oh my! The three of you look perfect in them!
Yuyuko
OK! Now that everyone's ready... let's start with the rehearsals!
Lunasa
Leave that to us. We'll set up everything in a jiffy. Try to match the steps of the dance with the rhythm of our music.
Yuyuko
Great. Let's begin!
Merlin
How's it going, everyone? Looking good?
Yorihime
I wouldn't call it good... If anything, I'd say...
It looks bad?
Sakuya
No, I wouldn't go that far, but overall it doesn't fit well. I wonder how many months it will take for the egg to hatch...
Tenshi
Gah! This is such a pain! How about we just cut open the egg? That way, we'd even get to eat something delicious.
Marisa
Hold on! It would be worthless if we did that! Being a celestial, I'm sure you've heard about dragon stones.
Tenshi
Of course. They're stones with dragons inside. But what about them? It would be faster to just cut the egg open.
Shion
Um... Miss Tenshi, wouldn't a grilled dragon be way tastier than a raw egg...? Just like grilled chicken.
Shion
Aaah... Now I'm drooling!
Tenshi
Hm, that's a good point! So what are we going to do about this dance to make the egg hatch without breaking it?
Yuyuko
Hmmm... I wonder what we can do to coordinate the dance better...
Yorihime
Maybe it wasn't the best idea to have everyone dance together right from the beginning.
Sakuya
That's true. We just got together, so there's no way we'd all be perfectly in sync already.
Yorihime
How about we split into groups of two and try to coordinate accordingly?
So in short, we practice in parts?
Youmu
Oh, that would make it easier than trying to coordinate with everyone at once! What do you think, Lady Yuyuko?
Yuyuko
I think it's a good idea. Let's go with that!
Yorihime
Thank you. How about Sakuya and I go first?
Sakuya
All right. I'm sure with your skills it'll be fine. Make sure we're in sync.
Yorihime
Of course. OK, let's start. Prismriver Ensemble... music, please.
Lyrica
Here we go! Get ready to match the rhythm!
Lunasa
OK then! Session start...! Keep an eye on your partner's pace...!
Merlin
And make sure you don't lose track of your own pace either! OK, here we go!
Lyrica
It's looking good! That's some harmony!
Sakuya
It's certainly much easier to coordinate when there's just one person to keep up with.
Yuyuko
Next, let's see Tenshi and Youmu have a go at it!
Youmu
OK! Let's give it our best, Miss Tenshi!
Tenshi
Indeed. You can count on me! But you better not fall behind, OK?!
Slice and Dice Dancing!
Tenshi
Hm? Hey, Youmu, look over there! It seems like some stray phantoms have broken in!
Youmu
What?! Are they unknown phantoms? I-I can't see anything! I have my eyes closed!
Tenshi
Hippity-hoppity hippity-hop... It's time to bunny dance with the phantoms!
Youmu
Lady Yuyuko! I was able to concentrate on matching the rhythm after I closed my eyes!
Yuyuko
I saw that. You've gotten much better. And now it's time for the finishing touches!
Perfect Sword Steps!
Yuyuko
Now let's try the final sword dance with everyone together! Let's do this! Full of energy now!
Sakuya
Our coordination has gotten much better compared to when we first started. I think we'll do well this time.
Youmu
I think so too. Everyone, let's focus and do this!
Yuyuko
That was perfect! Let's make sure our main performance is just as good!
Youmu
Yes! Please rest well and restore your energy for the day of the festival, everyone!
Time for the Sword Festival!
Yuyuko
Good morning, everyone. The day has finally arrived.
Youmu
Good morning. The venue is already bustling with spectators.
Yorihime
Wow, there are so many of them. Reisen was telling me that she got separated from Tewi in the crowd.
Sakuya
Tewi? I just saw her with Reimu. They were setting up a food stand.
Yorihime
A food stand...? Oh, you're right. When did they...?
Reimu
Welcome, welcome! Try some of Hakurei Shrine's latest sweets... the "bunggo"!
Tewi
Have some adorable and delicious bunggo! You can have them with hot tea while enjoying the festival!
Shion
Huh? Are they... manju?!
Tenshi
Ahaha! That Reimu is the same as ever! No matter how broke she might be, she never gives up!
She's got a strong business mentality...
Manju... Urgh, I've got a bit of a headache!
Sakuya
Well, that's probably one of her strong points. But whether the business works out or not is a different story.
Tewi
I'll prove how good they are by taking a bite.
Tewi
Mmmmm... So sweet! So delicious!
Reimu
Hey! Stop stealing food, Tewi! If you want to eat them so badly, then you should buy them with your own money!
Yorihime
Is she there to help or just for the free food? Actually, did they even ask for permission to set up a food stand here?
Yuyuko
Hm, no, this is the first I'm hearing about any of this. Should I take some action against it?
Sakuya
It's probably too late to do anything now since it seems like Reimu is not the only one with a food stand here.
Tenshi
Whoa! You're right. Look, Nitori has set up a cucumber stand over there.
Nitori
Come savor the exceptional taste and freshness of these cucumbers chopped using sharp swords of the Netherworld!
Yoshika
Wow! These look delicious!
Yoshika
What kinda cucumbers are they?
Nitori
These are cucumbers cut using a sword with outstanding sharpness! A clean cut preserves the taste for a long time!
Rumia
Reaaaally?! Then I'll take one!
Nitori
Thank you! We offer the finest taste around! Not even the egg stand next door can beat us! So come have a taste!
Yoshika
Whoa! There's even an egg stand here?! I want some eggs!
Shion
*sob* What do I do! I want one too... But I don't want to stuff myself now. I need to keep some room for the huge egg!
Tenshi
Hehe, it seems like a lot of them have come here for the food. I guess they're not so different from Shion and me.
Youmu
Hmmm, I don't think they understand the main purpose of this festival...
Chen
Wait, Momiji! We've come to an egg festival, so let's go take a look at that food stand over there too!
Momiji
What are you talking about? It's a sword festival. Clearly, participating in the competition is the main event.
Momiji
We'll visit the food stands later!
Cirno
Oooh! Then I want to make a last-minute entry too!
Cirno
I can make my own sword, so that won't be a problem!
Daiyousei
B-But you'll be up against skilled swordswomen, right? I'm a little worried...
Shou
A competition...? Now that has piqued my interest!
Shou
Does the weapon have to be a sword? How about a beam... a laser beam? Is that allowed?
Marisa
We sure have a mixed lot of people here. And some of them are like me―Interested in both the swords and the egg.
Do you want to make a last-minute entry too?
Marisa
I did consider that. But unfortunately, I couldn't get my hands on a weapon...
Sakuya
Get your hands on...? Who were you trying to steal from this time?
Marisa
Well, I wanted to get the sword I'm keeping with Kourin. But he said it's dangerous and that I'm definitely not getting it...
Sakuya
And? You just gave up? That's not like you... considering you seem to have no problems stealing books from Lady Patchouli.
Marisa
Even I have some basic sense, you know. Yeah, I guess I'll just watch from the sidelines this time.
Aya
Oh, I see. Miss Marisa is quite knowledgeable, but she's not an expert in swords after all. I think you've made a wise decision.
Marisa
Yep! And you seem to be doing well, Aya! Always working hard as usual!
Aya
I've got to work hard to keep the news interesting! I'm looking forward to some exceptional headlines this time as well!
It's finally time to start...!
Youmu
Yes, everyone is waiting impatiently!
Yuyuko
Indeed! Well then! "The Hakugyokurou Spring Festival of Swords" begins now!
Let's Sword Dance
Yuyuko
Now that our audience is here let's introduce our performers.
Yuyuko
First up is my reliable sword instructor and gardener! The Half-Human, Half-Phantom Ninja Master Youmu Konpaku!
Youmu
NIN-NIN! Greetings, I'm the Ninja Bunny Youmu!
Yuyuko
And if you're wondering why she is a ninja and not a samurai, then that's because I'm the Samurai Bunny!
Youmu
And because me being a samurai would be no different from every other day...
Ninja Master Youmu!
Ghost Samurai Yuyuko!
Yuyuko
OK, then let's get a hop on with these introductions! Next up is an expert in...
Yuyuko
...beautiful and elusive knife handling skills! The perfect and elegant maid from the Scarlet Devil Mansion, Sakuya Izayoi!
Sakuya
Thank you for the introduction. I'm Sakuya, and today I will be performing as the juggler maid.
Yuyuko
And from the Lunar Capital... it's Watatsuki no Yorihime! Maybe we'll get to see her divine spirit sword skills today!
Yorihime
My name is Yorihime, and I will be acting as a dealer who'll be in charge of managing the competition.
A game master, huh?! She's so cool!
The Sword Dealer Yorihime!
Yuyuko
And last but not least is a master of the Sword of Hisou! The flawless and eccentric celestial, Tenshi Hinanawi!
Tenshi
Hmph! Calling me eccentric is getting really old now. Call me the Rabbit Rider Tenshi!
The Rabbit Rider Tenshi?!
A swordswoman... riding a rabbit?
Shion
Wow! Miss Tenshi! That's so cool!
Tenshi
I know, I know!
Yuyuko
And those were our five performers! I hope you all have a great time here!
Please enjoy the festival!
Yuyuko
Now let's begin the dance performance!
Sakuya
Shall we go first?
Tenshi
All right! I'll show them what a flawless and impeccable sword dance looks like!
Youmu
I concur! Let's go!
Aya
Whoa! It started off with a dynamic sword fight! I already have plenty of good shots I could use for my article!
Tenshi
Hehe! I can feel the excitement in the air! Of course, this was to be expected, though.
Sakuya
But the performance has only just begun. We still can't let our guard down.
Youmu
Get ready! Lady Yuyuko and Miss Yorihime will be joining us next!
Sword Dance Rebuttal
Yuyuko
Let's go Yorihime! Hop, hop, hippity-hop!
Yorihime
Very well. Dance is not my forte, but I'll put my heart and soul into my sword!
Yuyuko
That was good. Everyone is doing great!
Yorihime
You honor me with your compliments. I must admit that a show of captivating fencing is quite difficult.
Youmu
Nevertheless, the egg hasn't hatched yet... How much longer do we need to keep going before it hatches?
Tenshi
Now now, there's no need to rush. Let's keep going for now. It's still too early to be worried about such things!
Freestyle Sword Exercises
Momiji
I'm the best white wolf tengu swordswoman, Momiji Inubashiri! I request a duel for the title of the strongest!
Chen
I want to throw eggs too! Let me join!
Youmu
What? Last-minute entries? Also, aren't they misunderstanding the whole purpose of this festival...?
Sakuya
A maid must know how to deal with any problems that arise immediately. Let's handle this together.
Momiji
Huh? This isn't a martial arts tournament...? I-I apologize for the misunderstanding. This is so embarrassing...
Youmu
I'm just glad that the misunderstanding has been cleared. We'd like for you to be present when the egg hatches.
Chen
Oh, so it's a festival to hatch an egg... not to throw eggs. I wonder what will hatch from it.
Heavenly Ice Sword
Aya
Ayayayaya, a surprising last-minute entry by Momiji and Chen right on day one! That makes for some good story material!
Yorihime
It might have been a misunderstanding, but the white wolf tengu's fighting spirit is commendable!
Yuyuko
Heehee, it's starting to get interesting. Any challengers are most welcome so feel free to jump in!
Sakuya
It certainly is getting exciting... but wasn't the goal for us to perform a dance to get the egg to hatch?
Youmu
That's what it was supposed to be... but the host, Lady Yuyuko, seems to be enjoying herself, so...
Sakuya
I guess you're right... Since your mistress is happy, it would be insensitive to put a damper on things.
So who is our next challenger?
This is exciting!
Cirno
Me, ME! I'm next! LOOK! I made a sword out of ice!
Daiyousei
You're really going to do this, aren't you, Cirno? Please be careful!
Youmu
So the next opponent is Cirno? Very well. I'll take her on with all I've got!
Cirno
WHOA! Why're you a ninja...? Aren't we pretending to be samurai?
Tenshi
An ice sword... Hm, how very interesting. Let me join!
Youmu
What?! Two vs. one? Th-That's a little...
Yuyuko
Oh my! OK, if you're teaming up, then I'll join Youmu!
Youmu
Oh! Thank you, Lady Yuyuko! That's very reassuring!
Daiyousei
A two-on-two team battle...?! I hope Cirno doesn't get hurt...
Cirno
It doesn't matter how many I'm up against! 'Cause I'm the STRONGEST! I can handle both of you at once!
Tenshi
Heh... You've got guts. I'll give you that. But hold on.
Cirno
Huh? I can manage on my own―
Tenshi
I'll have you know that this is a performance. It's not just about winning.
Cirno
Wh-What do you mean?
Tenshi
We need to do something that'll excite the lower-class people, something they'll adore. An ice sword alone stands no chance.
Tenshi
And for that, we need... this!
Cirno
Th-That's... Is that really... the Sword of Hisou?!
Tenshi
That's right. And what do you think will happen if we combine my Sword of Hisou with your ice sword?
Tenshi
When I shine the light of the Sword of Hisou onto your clear ice...
Cirno
WHOOOA! COOOOL! My sword is glowing!
Youmu
I-I'll admit that it looks cool, but how does that make it any stronger?
Tenshi
The synergy between strength and beauty is exactly what creates true power.
Cirno
Right on! Let's do this, Tenshi! You and I together will make this the BEST festival ever!
Youmu
Hmmm... I don't quite get what you mean, but I'll accept your challenge!
Tenshi
If you've accepted the challenge, then why are you...?
Cirno
HEY! That's not fair! Stop running away!
Tenshi
Yeah! I've been unleashing such cool techniques here, and you're ruining it all by nimbly avoiding them!
Tenshi
Stop hiding! Show yourself and fight us head-on!
Youmu
I'm a ninja... Why wouldn't I hide?! Ninjutsu: Dual Kunai! NIN-NIN!
Cirno
AAAAAAH! She split into multiple Youmus and is throwing kunai again!
Youmu
I haven't split into anything! It's called moving at a very high speed!
Tenshi
Either way, you're just hopping around throwing kunai at us! Stand your ground and fight! You're being awfully rude!
Yuyuko
They're right, Youmu. Cirno was nice enough to participate, so you must fight them fair and square for a proper performance.
Youmu
Ugh... OK, but only because you're saying that, Lady Yuyuko.
Youmu
All right. I won't run, and I won't hide. Let's do this! NIN-NIN!
Yuyuko
Heehee... Not bad! But you'll have to do better than that to take my Youmu down!
Cirno
HAAAAAAAA! Watch me unleash all my power at once! Ice Sign: Swooooord Freeeeeeeeezer!
Tenshi
Hehe, you're pretty good for a fairy. Then let me match your power with my... Sword Skill: Sword of Ebullience!
Youmu
UUUAAAAAAARGH! Niiiiiiiiiiin!
Y-Youmu is glowing!
Daiyousei
Wow! Look at her! She's gleaming! The attacks combined look so STRONG.
Shion
I know... I've never seen such a thing before! Miss Tenshi, your Sword of Hisou is amazing...!
Tenshi
Hehe! Yeah, it's not bad.
Pen Mightier Than the Divine?
Yuyuko
Heehee, Cirno and Tenshi fought well. We can't make any more careless moves.
Youmu
I was defeated the moment I stopped dodging... That was my downfall.
Yuyuko
Don't worry about it, Youmu. Yorihime and I will handle the next performance. You can rest for a while.
Youmu
All right. In the name of ninja, I'll rest as much as I can and then return! NIN-NIN!
Yorihime
Well then! It's finally time for us to show what we're capable of.
Yuyuko
Indeed. Now let's present our miraculous act.
Yorihime
I was waiting to hear that. I've already asked Reisen and the others to make arrangements.
Reisen
Lady Yorihime! We're ready whenever you are! And I've already arranged for a guest!
Aya
W-Wait a minute, Miss Reisen! I agreed to help out, but what exactly are you going to do with me?!
Yorihime
Good job. You are still as hard-working and capable as ever, Reisen. Let's bring her on stage.
A miraculous act using Aya...?
The first step is to arrange for an energetic crow tengu.
Aya
Huh?! What is this dangerous-looking act! Miss Reisen, let go of me!
Yuyuko
Heehee, I'm glad to see that everything is well set up. OK, now let's explain what the act is all about.
Tewi
First, we'll place an apple on the head of our guest and have her hold a cucumber in her mouth.
Aya
An apple...? A cucumber...? D-Don't tell me you're...!
Yuyuko
Yorihime will split only the apple in two! And at the same time, I'll cut down the cucumber that's in our guest's mouth!
Aya
HUH?! Why have I been chosen for such a dangerous role?! There are people much more qualified right over there!
Yoshika
Yummy, yummy! *munch* *munch*... Cucumbers are yummy!
Rumia
Hm? Why is that tengu looking at me? Is she after my apple...?
Tewi
Their lack of a sense of urgency will make for a pretty poor photo. You know that. C'mon, this is for YOUR article, after all!
Momiji
Tewi is right. Maybe you should risk your own life for a change. Don't worry. I'll handle the pictures in your stead.
Tewi
Thanks for the support! Now then, hold the cucumber in your mouth!
Aya
Ayayaya! Mm... mmmph?!
Reimu
Oh! If you're going to have your picture taken, then here! Hold this too! Hakurei's famous sweet... the bunggo!
Aya
Ah... mmmu... mmph! Mwalriiight! Vut! Make sure you take a good photo!
Tenshi
Oh, it looks like she's ready to do this now. Or maybe she's just resigned herself to her fate.
So... is everyone else ready?
Yuyuko
Looks like it. OK then, Yorihime, let's count it down!
Yorihime
OK! Three, two, one... GO!
Aya
Agaga... ga... ha... huh? Th-They didn't do it...?
Sakuya
Brilliant! As you can see, they succeeded in only cutting the apple and cucumber!
Aya
Whoa... They really did it! I don't know what kind of trick that was, but that was an ingenious and miraculous act!
Yuyuko
Heehee! That was a huge success. As expected of Yorihime!
Yorihime
I wouldn't call it perfect... but I suppose it was mostly successful.
Aya
M-More importantly... Momiji, I hope you managed to capture a good photo!
Momiji
Umm... I don't know why, but I don't think it worked. There's some weird rattling sound coming from inside the camera...
Aya
Wh-Whaaaat?! Did you break my camera?!
Yorihime
Um... I don't think it's broken, but... Actually...
Yorihime
It seems like I accidentally also cut the film that's inside the camera...
Aya
Huh? You cut... just the film?!
Momiji
So you're saying that you cut just what was inside the camera?! Wow! That really is skillful!
Yorihime
Yes... I'm truly sorry...
Aya
No, I think that's incredible too! But...! My pictures! And I even risked my life for this...!
Yorihime
I-I apologize. I'll do everything within my power to restore it for you...
Aya
*sob*... You promise? I'll hold you to your word.
Sakuya
Now let's move on to preparing for the next performance.
Cucumber Slicing Sideshow!
Toyohime
Aah...! This is no good! It's all over! Everything is over...!
Reisen
Lady Toyohime... Please don't be so disheartened. If it's the lost egg you're worried about, investigations are ongoing.
Toyohime
Reisen... Thank you. I know the moon rabbits are doing everything they can...
Reisen
That's right. They say that "you shouldn't count your chickens before they hatch." So let's just wait patiently.
Toyohime
...Wouldn't the proverb "good things come to those who wait" fit better for what you're trying to say?
Toyohime
But you're right. I'll go rest for a while and wait for the moon rabbits' report...
Reisen
OK, I'll let you know as soon as we know anything―Oh, looks like I'm getting a call...!
Reisen
Yes, tell me... Hm, oh... What?! Are you sure?!
Toyohime
What is it? Did they find something?
Reisen
Lady Toyohime... We've managed to get a signal from the lost egg! I-It looks like it's in Gensokyo!
Toyohime
What...?! On Earth?! We need to do something! If it stays there, we're going to have trouble on our hands...!
Toyohime
This is no time to be resting! We need to leave at once! Reisen, please get ready to depart!
Reisen
OK, Lady Toyohime. Let's hurry!
Yuyuko
Next up is the performance by the kappa. They'll be putting on a show of slicing cucumbers!
Nitori
That's right! You'll be chopping up our beloved cucumbers! You can slice and dice and take them away! It's a steal!
Whoa!
Youmu
The kappa will keep bringing in cucumbers, and you have to keep slicing them!
Nitori
But the cucumbers won't come walking to you. The kappa might run or throw them at you. So decide appropriately.
Yuyuko
Heehee, I can't wait for the chance to put my skills to the test. Yorihime and I will continue to practice our cutting skills!
Yorihime
Very well. I see cucumbers are up next. All right, then this time around, I'll cut them gently, quickly, and deliciously!
Tenshi
Whoa, they've once again gone and done it extravagantly. They sliced everything, including the kappa!
Sakuya
Is this... really OK? Is all this work-related injury covered?
Nitori
Hehehe! You don't need to worry about that. That's just a little optical camouflage at work!
O-Optical camouflage?!
I thought that was only used for invisibility!
Nitori
Now that you know they're safe, our two performers can slice away to their heart's content!
Yorihime
I'm not sure I understand, but I'll take you up on that offer!
Yuyuko
Great! Now leave all your cucumbers here!
Youmu
Ah, look! The kappa that were supposed to have been split in two are happily dancing over there...!
Sakuya
Looks like Nitori was right about them being safe.
Nitori
This is a piece of cake for any Gensokyo kappa.
Nitori
Disclaimer: Kappa have been specially trained for such acts. Be a good kid, and do not try this at home!
That warning is disturbing...!
I'm a good kid. I will not try this...
Youmu
Maybe this is what real ninjutsu is all about! The kappa of Gensokyo are amazing!
How Ninja Vanish?
Youmu
Um, the optical camouflage made me wonder... Do ninja use a similar technique to go "poof" and disappear?
Nitori
Ninja? Poof? Are you talking about a smokescreen? I have a drone that uses one then escapes high up into the sky...
Youmu
Fly high above in the sky... An invention. Ah, I get it! They fly high up, so it seems like they've vanished! I can do that too!
Youmu
Thanks to you, the mystery has been solved! Let me slice up a cucumber in a decorative shape as a thank you!
Nitori
Mmm, this is delicious! A heart-shaped cucumber is refreshing.
Yuyuko
Yes, cucumbers cut by Youmu are exquisite. All it needs is some miso.
Youmu
I'm glad you liked it. Now, watch me disappear!
Guns Mightier Than Swords?
Toyohime
Phew, we're finally here... I want to get this over with, so I can rest...
Reisen
Are you all right, Lady Toyohime...? I forgot to mention this earlier, but please don't overexert yourself.
Toyohime
I'm fine. It will all be over once we retrieve the egg. More importantly, this is where it landed, correct?
Reisen
Yes, somewhere around this tree. It should be nearby...
Toyohime
I can't find it... But I do see a strange dent in the ground here...
Reisen
Yes, it looks like someone has moved it...
Toyohime
*sigh* I thought so... Our work is not done yet.
Reisen
Wh-What should we do?! We have no more clues left!
Toyohime
C-Calm down, Reisen! That egg is enormous. It can't have been carried far...!
Reisen
You're right! That was quick thinking, Lady Toyohime!
Toyohime
Right? ...Ah! We don't have time for flattery! We need to conduct a very thorough search!
Yuyuko
The next performance is a battle involving different weapons! Things are going to get much more interesting!
Looks like anything goes now.
Tenshi
It's good to see that you're open to trying out new things, but what exactly are we supposed to do here?
Youmu
Maybe the idea is for us swordswomen to battle against people wielding weapons other than swords...
Youmu
Like a spear or a kusarigama or something... Maybe we need to battle against someone wielding a weapon like that!
Yuyuko
Correct! So who's going first?
Reisen
I'll join! Guns are mightier than swords, after all!
Sakuya
Then I'll be your opponent since my knives are faster than any gun.
Yorihime
Gun vs. knife! This is going to be an exciting match, and it's a good opportunity to see the results of your training.
Reisen
Hehehe. Now there's no way I can lose with Lady Yorihime watching. Let's start, Sakuya!
Sakuya
Very well. But I won't be holding back. You'll be responsible for what happens if you don't take this seriously.
Tenshi
How will knives hold up against a gun, a projectile weapon? I'm looking forward to seeing how this plays out!
Yuyuko
Get ready! We're expecting a good match!
Reisen
All right, I'm not going to stop shooting! How long can you hold off?
Sakuya
Hm, it would be boring to just dodge like normal... Haa!
Reisen
Is she for real?! She didn't get shot, nor did she dodge even a single bullet! Is that even possible?!
Youmu
Unbelievable! She cut through Reisen's storm of bullets! Every single one of the bullets got split in half! This is remarkable...
That's Miss Sakuya for you...!
Youmu, did you know she could do this?!
Youmu
It wasn't for long, but I have trained to be a maid, so I know that's a skill only maids always pressed for time can possess!
Sakuya
Well, this is just another application of my skill to stop time and clean. It'd be a shame if I couldn't handle this efficiently.
Yorihime
Overwhelming speed and precision... It seems Reisen might have been at a disadvantage from the beginning.
Reisen
Grr, I can't believe I lost! I was so confident that I could win...
Reisen
I need to train extra hard!
Ah... She's gone!
Yuyuko
Hmmm, I'm sure she'll be fine! Now, who is going to perform next?
Lasers Mightier Than Swords?
Shou
I'll be the next challenger. If guns are permitted, then I suppose beams are not an issue either?
Tenshi
Yes, that's not a problem. Come at me with all you've got!
Shion
G-Good luck...! The Sword of Hisou should be able to cut beams too... right?!
Tenshi
Hehe, I might be able to do that. Just know that my opponent has her work cut out for her!
Tenshi
You need more beams than that! I'll cut through them all at once!
Marisa
Whoa! Tenshi actually knows what she's doing! Both battles of bullets and fencing are all about power!
Shou
I've been had... Who would've thought she'd use brute force... I need to train my beam skills further...
The Giant Egg Finally Chirps!
Yuyuko
I can feel the excitement in the air! It was definitely the right decision to invite everyone!
Youmu
I couldn't agree more, Lady Yuyuko! It's almost like a party now!
Lyrica
Yaaaaay! Is everyone feeling the beat yet? We're going to keep the music going!
Merlin
You're happy, and I'm happy! So let's keep those performances coming!
Lunasa
But don't go overboard with the partying. Remember to follow the rules and enjoy the music!
Tenshi
Stop being such a killjoy! Today we party unrestricted! And if any serious trouble shows up, I'll turn them to dust!
Everyone seems to be having fun!
But... aren't we forgetting something?
Sakuya
This was supposed to be a festival with sword dances and music... Haven't we digressed quite a bit?
Yuyuko
That's all right. I'm sure the egg is also enjoying this!
Yorihime
I didn't think it would be this successful... I wish my sister was here to enjoy this too...
Yuyuko
How about you tell her all about it when you return? I'm sure she would still enjoy hearing about it from you.
Yorihime
That makes sense. Then let's liven up this festival even further so I have more stories to tell...!
???
*beep* *beep* *beep*
Shou
Wh-What's that sound?! Is it coming from the egg...?
Chen
Is the egg going to hatch? It sounded like a crack was forming!
Reisen
The sound was too loud for that. It might have been the first cry of a chick, but I haven't ever heard one like that before...
Marisa
Yeah, it was a pretty strange sound...! It's gotta be a vampire... or a dragon!
Tenshi
Hmmm, then that would make the egg a dragon stone.
Sakuya
I don't think it's either... But I'm sure it's an unusual creature that milady will be most interested in seeing.
Youmu
I just hope a ghost doesn't come out of the egg...!
Yuyuko
Either way, it's a sign of the egg hatching! Come on, everyone. We have just a little more to go! Let's do our best!
Yeah!
Yorihime
(That sound feels kind of familiar...)
Don't Stop the Festival!
Shion
The egg is finally going to hatch! Ah... I wonder what we'll get to eat...?! A dragon? It's a dragon, isn't it?!
Tenshi
Who knows?! I have absolutely no clue!
Tenshi
However, I'm sure it's a creature that's not commonly found down on the ground!
Youmu
Huh? What's all that noise outside?
Now that you mention it...
It sounds like someone's fighting...
Yorihime
The voices sound a bit too aggressive for a festival. I'll go take a look.
Sakuya
I'll go with you. Troubleshooting is one of my duties as a maid.
Yuyuko
All right! I'll leave it to the two of you!
Reimu
GO! AWAY! You're ruining my sales! What do you want from us, you crazy moon rabbits?!
Nitori
AH! Wait! I just cut those! GYAAH! My exceptionally fresh and super delicious cucumbers! AAAH! Don't step on theeeeeem!
Tewi
C-Calm down! We're both rabbits, so I'm sure we can sit down and talk about this.
Yorihime
What?! What are the moon rabbits doing here?!
Sakuya
Oh, so you're not involved in any of this?
Yorihime
No. I have absolutely no clue about what's going on here. I just know that I ordered them to remain on stand-by...
Sakuya
Anyway, it looks like they're having a dispute with Reimu and the others. Let's go ask them about the situation for now.
Tewi
Huh?! No! You can't eat them! I'm saving those sweets for myself! Stop it!
Tewi
What?! You want to eat these dango? These aren't dango! They're bunggo! BUNGGO!
Nitori
Cucumbers... my delicious cucumbers... I grew them with such care... This is... This is just not done...
Sakuya
It doesn't look like they're in a state to give us any answers...
Reimu
Hey, Yorihime, they're your subordinates, aren't they?! You better take responsibility!
Yorihime
Of course. Hey, moon rabbits! Explain what's going on here!
Yorihime
Huh? You've only been ordered to find an egg? You know nothing more? Who would give such an order...?
Tewi
Phew! I managed to save the last one! The last bunggo!
Reimu
HEY! Stop stealing bunggo! Hand it over! NOW!
Tewi
No waaaaaaaaaay! I even helped you... you can't be this mean!
Reimu
Helped me? All you were doing was sneaking away my sweets! I have to constantly keep an eye on you!
Sakuya
I don't think we'll get any more information here. Let's go back to where the egg is.
Yorihime
You're right. Let's do that...
Oath of the Cherry Garden!
Tenshi
What's with these wretched rabbits?! What are those long ears for if you refuse to use them and listen to us?!
Shion
Stooop! Don't take the egg! *sob* I can't even scream because I haven't eaten anything all day...
Marisa
*sigh* If they refuse to listen, then we have no other choice but to resolve this with firepower!
Tenshi
Indeed! I'm going to turn them into dust!
Yeah!
It's all about power!
Reisen
W-Waaaait a minute!
Reisen
*huff*... *huff*... I finally caught up!
Youmu
Oh, look! It's the Reisen from the moon! So you're the one behind all of this!
Reisen
That's right... We've finally found it! We need to get cracking and take that egg back with us!
Yuyuko
Cracking? Well, that is what we're currently trying to do with the egg...
Reisen
That's not the "cracking" I meant! Anyway, we'll be taking it back!
Youmu
P-Please wait! Do you perhaps know something about this egg?
Marisa
Does that even matter? We're not gonna return the egg! No matter what their reason might be!
A-Are you serious, Marisa...?!
Tenshi
She's right! This egg is my treat to Shion! I'm not going to sit here and just watch them walk away with it!
Marisa
Our reasons might be different, but our goal is the same. No way I'm giving up before seeing what comes out of that egg!
Shion
I-I'm with you...! Miss Tenshi, Marisa... don't let them win!
Reisen
If you're not willing to listen... we'll have to take it by force!
Tenshi
As you wish! If you want it that badly then go ahead and try stealing it from us!
Reisen
Eeep... I failed... This is so frustrating...!
Marisa
So why are you so obsessed with the egg, anyway?
Reisen
We must retrieve that egg no matter what... That egg is...
Marisa
What do you mean the egg is unbelievably dangerous? How so? Is it too heavy? Too big? Or because of what's inside?
Reisen
Well... I don't know the details either... But I know it's dangerous if I don't take it back!
Tenshi
This conversation is going nowhere... Oh well. At least the egg is safe with us... Huh?!
Yuyuko
What?! Where did it go?!
When did it disappear?!
Don't tell me the egg was a phantom?!
Marisa
U-Unbelievable! They used a diversionary tactic on us?! Well... touche to them!
Reisen
Th-Those moon rabbits are exceptional. I'm sure they'll accomplish the mission...
Tenshi
We can't let them get away with this! We're going after them!
Strange Automatic Machine?
Youmu
Grr, they outsmarted us. They stole the egg while we were distracted by their assault...
Sakuya
We were much more powerful individually, but we were vastly outnumbered.
Yorihime
We can't be crying over spilled milk. We need to hurry and chase after those moon rabbits!
Tenshi
Do you know which way they went?
I'm sure they went that way!
Yuyuko
There are a lot of questions that need answering, but for now, let's just hurry and go after the egg!
Tenshi
I can finally see it now...!
Yuyuko
Who's that? There's someone else besides the moon rabbits. Is that the mastermind behind all of this?
Toyohime
What a relief... We were finally able to retrieve the egg. Now we just need to...
Yorihime
S-Sister?! Don't tell me you've been giving orders to the moon rabbits? Were you the one behind all of this?!
Toyohime
Oh, it's Yorihime...! Wait, why do you look so upset...?
Yuyuko
Oh dear, everything is happening so fast. We should sit down and properly explain both sides of this story.
I think that's a good idea...
They might have had their reasons...
Yorihime
V-Very well. Sister, I thought you turned down the invitation to the festival because you were extremely busy...
Toyohime
Yes, I was very busy. All because I was careless and dropped this egg...
Yuyuko
What? You dropped the egg?
Toyohime
Yes, this egg is my invention. I've named it the "Absolute Egg Chef"!
Youmu
The Absolute Egg Chef...?! What exactly is it?
Toyohime
I'm glad you asked! Just as the name suggests, it's a device that's capable of cooking absolutely any egg dish.
Marisa
Tsk... I thought I'd get to see an unusual creature, but it's just a device! Why'd you make such a misleading thing?!
Tenshi
So all it can do is make egg dishes... Which means it's just cookware in the shape of an egg.
Toyohime
Not at all! The best thing about this marvelous device is that it can produce the basic ingredient, the egg, all by itself!
Shion
I-It can produce eggs?! Does that mean it can create an endless supply of egg dishes from scratch?
Toyohime
Correct. That's why I had it under lock and key. I don't know how it fell down to Gensokyo...
Sakuya
I can't remember clearly... but didn't you make a similar blunder before?
Toyohime
Th-That was different! Everything will be fine this time as long as I can take the egg back...!
Yuyuko
...You can't.
Youmu
Huh? Lady Yuyuko...?
Yuyuko
Your audacity seems to know no bounds. This egg is no longer yours! It's mine!
Toyohime
What?! Why are you being so selfish?!
Yuyuko
I'm not being selfish. From the moment this egg fell in Hakugyokurou, it belongs to me, the Lady of Hakugyokurou.
Yorihime
I hear what you're saying but how in the world did you come up with that logic?!
Yuyuko
Aren't you aware of the three-second food rule?
Sakuya
The three-second... rule? What's that? I haven't heard about it either.
That sounds familiar...
Where did you get that information, Miss Yuyuko...?
Yuyuko
The book I borrowed from Kourindou says that if dropped food isn't picked up within three seconds, it's no longer yours.
Marisa
Hmmm, I haven't come across such a book... What is it called?
Yuyuko
Look! This is the book! The title says, "Understanding all there is to know! The world's rule book!"
Tenshi
Hmmm, since these rules apply on Earth, Yuyuko's claim holds water.
Marisa
I don't think so! These are the outside world's rules. They don't apply to Gensokyo.
Yuyuko
That doesn't matter! I refuse to hand over the egg! If you want it that bad, then let's have a battle of bullets!
Toyohime
I suppose I have no choice... But I won't hold back!
Yuyuko
Youmu! We can't afford to lose this time! I'm counting on your assistance!
Youmu
L-Lady Yuyuko?! Aren't you going a bit too far with this...?
Yuyuko
Stop complaining! This is a holy war with Hakugyokurou's meals on the line!
Youmu
I-I understand... This might be a somewhat weird situation that we're in, but I will assist you...! *poof*
Toyohime
Hmm... if you're going to stand your ground and refuse to back down, I suppose I'll have to concede this time...
Yuyuko
We did it! Now this egg is officially mine!
Youmu
Miss Toyohime, Miss Yorihime, I apologize. Lady Yuyuko got aggressive the moment she found out what the egg was.
Yuyuko
Well then! What should we eat first...? Hm, can you tell me how to operate this?
Toyohime
Very well... So first, you hop to the left and the right.
Toyohime
Huh? That's strange... The egg has already been activated.
Tenshi
It's already on? Good. That saves us from having to listen to all the boring explanations.
Toyohime
This is not good! To prevent malfunction, I included a set of complicated steps. It shouldn't start until those are complete...
Yorihime
Steps...? Don't tell me we managed to clear all the conditions during the festival...!
Toyohime
What? Are you telling me that you danced in front of the egg?
Yuyuko
What about it?! Why wouldn't we dance a lot?!
Toyohime
Did you also play something musical in front of it...?
Prismriver Ensemble
We did! We performed to the fullest!
Toyohime
My goodness... What have you done...?
Toyohime
What's worse is that it has received the command to make food, but now the controls are not working at all!
Youmu
What?! Is that going to be a problem?!
Toyohime
I-I made it like this for fun... B-But it's still a wonderful invention that promotes exercise and cooks food for you!
Sakuya
It seems like everything we were doing has completely backfired...
Toyohime
Exactly... Ah! Goodness! It's churning out dish after dish!
Pride of the Hungry!
Youmu
Wow... We're surrounded by mountains of egg dishes...
Sakuya
Even if I were to take Lady Remilia's share back with me, we still wouldn't be able to finish it all...
Yuyuko
Huh? What are you talking about? I'm going to eat all of it!
A-All of it?! By yourself?!
The Samurai Food Fighter?!
Yuyuko
Of course! I'm digging in!
Tenshi
Hold on! Who gave you the right to dig in?!
Tenshi
We were able to get the egg back thanks to me, so I should be the one to decide who gets to eat how much!
Shion
Y-Yeah! I want some too!
Yoshika
Oh! I finally found you all! So this is where you all were!
Rumia
Wow! So many eggs! All this is for us, right?! Let's eat!
Yuyuko
Y-You can't! It's all mine!
Rumia
Whaaaaat?! That's not fair! You can share some of it!
Yoshika
Yeah! Monopolizing is officially a crime!
Yuyuko
Oh, really? Who said that? And what exactly is my crime?
Yoshika
Umm... That thing Seiga was talking about... Ah, yes! The "Anti-Trust Law"!
Yuyuko
Unfortunately for you, it's not mentioned in the book "Understanding all there is to know! The world's rule book!"
Youmu
Forget that book... I think we should share the food equally with everyone...
Yuyuko
Whaaaaat?! But why...?
Yuyuko
Oyakodon, omelet rice, tamagoyaki, fried eggs, boiled eggs, steamed egg custard, egg on rice!
Yuyuko
Crab omelet on rice! Castella and pancakes! Crepes and puddings! I want to eat them all!
Yuyuko
I can't decide which to give away!
Youmu
L-Lady Yuyuko...?! If you eat all of that, you'll turn into an egg yourself...!
Yuyuko
I turned into a bunny, didn't I?! So why would I be afraid of turning into an egg?!
Tenshi
If you turn into an egg, I'll cut you open and feed you to Shion. Is that what you want?
Shion
Lady Tenshi... That's a little... Umm... I mean, if I'm going to eat an egg, I'd prefer to eat it boiled...!
Yoshika
Me too, me too! Hand it over! All of it!
Rumia
Yeaaaaah! Hand it over! All of it!
Then I guess a battle of bullets it is!
Yorihime
Looks like it. Well then, I'll be the referee.
Yorihime
This will be the finale of our festival! Now let's begin the match!
Tenshi
You're supposed to feed the hungry! So I'll be taking all you've got!
Yuyuko
I'm not going to make it so easy for you! I'll show you the strength of my lingering attachment to food!
Rumia
I don't know what's going on, but it's fuuuun, so whatever! Hand over the fooooood! All of it!
Toyohime
I better take this opportunity to retrieve the Egg Chef while everyone's fighting...
Marisa
So I've been thinking... We don't really need to fight over this.
Marisa
We have a device that can dish out unlimited egg dishes, don't we? Can't we use it to get enough food for everyone?
Toyohime
Eep!
Yuyuko
Oh my, you're right. I was blinded by all this delicious food and completely forgot about that.
Sakuya
*sigh* I thought you knew and were doing this anyway...
Yoshika
Whoa! A device that can create unlimited egg dishes? Cooooool! That's genius!
Rumia
Is that for reaaaaaal?! Who invented such an amazing device?!
Toyohime
G-Genius...? Your flattery is going to get you nowhere!
But it will get us endless dishes, won't it?
Toyohime
Yes... It can create dishes to your heart's content...
Yorihime
Sister, I think we should just do as they say and let them have as much as possible.
Yuyuko
YAY! Did you hear that, Youmu?! We're going to get more egg dishes! It's an egg festival!
Tenshi
Haha! This settles it. Are you happy now, Shion?
Shion
Whoa! Goddess... She's a Goddess...! Thank you, Miss Tenshi! Thank you, Lady Goddess! Thank you...!
Toyohime
Ah, Yorihime... I'm exhausted...
Yorihime
Y-You've worked hard today. Come on, everyone. Let's have a food party...
Egg-Eating Festival
Yuyuko
Mmmm... So delicious! Boiled eggs, rolled omelet, steamed egg custard... They're all exceptional!
Rumia
Wow! That crepe looooooks yummy! And that pudding tooooo!
Yoshika
Whoaaaaah! Yuuumy! I can't stop eating! More, please!
Tenshi
There's plenty to go around, so help yourself. Come on, Shion, stop being polite, or you won't get what you want.
Shion
Th-Thank you... This is delicious...! I never knew that boiled eggs could be so yummy...!
Sakuya
This omelet rice is a work of genius... I wonder if milady would also be satisfied by this...
Toyohime
Phew... Finally, everyone has calmed down. It was a long and painful journey...
We can finally label it as case closed...
I'm glad everything is so peaceful now...
Yorihime
We had our differences, but it seems that food really is the solution to every problem.
Youmu
I've been wondering about something... What exactly are the ingredients used for making these egg dishes...?
Toyohime
Oh, I thought I explained. The device basically creates eggs from scratch and then cooks them to make the dishes.
Youmu
The "creating eggs from scratch" is the part I don't understand. So it basically creates something from nothing?
Toyohime
Hm, it's a little difficult to give a detailed explanation... but you understand the concept of plus and minus, right?
Toyohime
By using a "plus egg," an egg that exists in the future, it can create endless eggs as long as the concept of eggs exists.
Toyohime
But for each "plus egg," it also creates a "minus egg"... Well, I'll explain the details some other time.
Rumia
Is that sooooo?! I don't really get it, but it sounds amazing!
Yuyuko
Thanks to that we can eat all of this food. Such a convenient invention! You really are a genius!
Youmu
Wait a minute... A minus egg...? Is that like the ghost of an egg or something?!
Toyohime
A ghost? What are you talking about all of a sudden? Are you maybe confusing it with an imaginary number?
Youmu
I-I-Imaginary...?
Yuyuko
What are you on about, Youmu? Come here, calm down, and have some food.
Youmu
AAAAAAAH! Lady Yuyuko! Don't eat that! Stooooooooooop eating!
Yuyuko
She's being strange again. None of that matters once it's inside your stomach. Everything is the same in there.
Yoshika
What? Can't your body digest ghosts? Seiga was saying something about that... it's called an allergy, right?
Youmu
No! That's not it at all! How are you all OK with this?!
Toyohime
Calm down! That is not how it works!
Toyohime
The details are too complicated, but rest assured that no ghosts are involved! And the food is perfectly healthy!
Youmu
R-Really? I thought we were eating something that would cause irreparable damage...
Sakuya
*sigh* You always react that way to ghosts, Youmu. Even though you're a half-human, half-phantom...
Youmu
I-I'm ashamed... But ghosts and being half-human, half-phantom are two different things...
Yuyuko
Such a wonderful thing to be able to eat endlessly. I'm not going to get bored of this anytime soon.
Toyohime
Ah... Yes... I won't be getting it back anytime soon either, will I?
Toyohime
I'm so tired now. I think I'll go visit Master and rest there...
Ask Mister Rinnosuke!
Yuyuko
Hellooooo!
Rinnosuke
Y-You again?! There's nothing new about your sudden visits, but what's with the large group today?
Youmu
Sorry about dropping in so abruptly. Lady Yuyuko really wants your help with something...
That's why we're here...
(So this is Boutique Kourindou...)
Rinnosuke
Hmm, guessing by the way you're dressed, it has something to do with the Egg Festival, right?
Sakuya
Yes, it's about that huge egg. We kind of have a problem...
Rinnosuke
Oh, so it's an egg cooking device...
Yorihime
Yes, it's my sister's invention... "The Absolute Egg Chef." We're having issues with the eggshells it produces...
Rinnosuke
What about the eggshells? If it produces eggs, it's obviously going to produce the shells to go along with them.
Tenshi
Well, there wouldn't be a problem if there were just a few eggshells. But how do we get rid of so many?!
Rinnosuke
So that's why you're here. But why me? I'm sure you know much more knowledgeable people who'd be able to help...
Yuyuko
There's no need to be so modest. I'm here because you provide credible information!
Sakuya
I agree that your information somehow ends up helping in the end. Also, it seems like this is where it all began this time.
Rinnosuke
Well, I'm in no position to refuse when you've come in such large numbers. And I suppose if it's just advice you seek...
Yuyuko
Thank you! I knew I could always count on you for such things!
Youmu
I once again apologize for being so pushy. I request you to forgive our audacity and lend us your knowledge.
Rinnosuke
OK, so you want to know how to get rid of the copious amounts of eggshells that this device has churned out, right?
Sakuya
That's right. We basically need to figure out how to trash the eggshells.
Tenshi
Can't we just toss them somewhere to make a shell mound or something?
Yorihime
That many of them? Someone or other is bound to complain about it.
Rinnosuke
Exactly. And if you just dispose of them without any thought, it could mess up the environment.
Rinnosuke
There have been cases where dumping large amounts of garbage in the mountains led to land and river pollution.
Sakuya
Really? If the river gets polluted, that would be a problem for us as well...
Tenshi
True. But then won't the garbage just keep piling up? We can't just sit on our hands and be buried under a pile of garbage.
Rinnosuke
You could make efforts to reduce disposable garbage. The outside world seems to give a lot of importance to recycling.
Yuyuko
Recycling...? What's that?
It means to reuse, right?
Rinnosuke
Yes. It's about turning garbage into something else and reusing it instead of simply throwing it away.
Yorihime
Hm, so maybe the eggshells that we see as useless can actually fulfill some sort of purpose.
Rinnosuke
That's pretty much it. I'm sure there was a special feature article on eggshells somewhere...
Rinnosuke
Ah, here it is. This book has details on how to dispose of eggshells.
Youmu
Let me see that... Hm, "Goodbye Garbage! Recycling Tips: Eggshell Edition." Oh! This is perfect!
Yuyuko
This is exactly the kind of book we need! Well then, I'll be taking it!
Youmu
L-Lady Yuyuko?! Where are you going all of a sudden?! Please don't leave us behind!
Rinnosuke
...I knew she'd do that... Aren't you guys going to go after her?
Sakuya
Yes, but is that really OK? She just took the book and ran off...
Rinnosuke
Well, it's fine as long as she brings it back once she's done with it. You should focus on solving your own problem.
Tenshi
Wow, you're quite the tolerant one. Thank you. We'll make good use of it!
Yorihime
Yes. We should get going. We need to catch up with Yuyuko and Youmu.
Let's Make Medicine!
Tenshi
So you've returned here after all.
Yuyuko
What took you so long? Where have you all been loitering around?
Youmu
Lady Yuyuko... Aren't you the one who left us and ran off...?
Sakuya
Well, it's good that we were finally able to regroup. So? Do we know what we're going to do about the eggshells yet?
Yuyuko
Yes, I've got it all under control! I plan on trying out several of the things mentioned in this book!
Yorihime
It seems like we have a plan of action. We'll help you with it then.
Yuyuko
All right! Let me tell you what we're going to try first...
Yuyuko
First, we'll use the eggshells as... medicine!
Medicine...?!
From eggshells?!
Yuyuko
Yes, I was surprised too. Apparently, finely powdered eggshells can be used to make stomach medicine.
Tenshi
So that was why Shion was chomping on the eggshells after upsetting her stomach by overeating―It's actually medicine.
Youmu
Hmmm, and the book also says that eggshell membranes are effective in treating wounds and minor burns.
Sakuya
Oh, they can be used as band-aids too? I didn't know they had such medicinal potential...
Yorihime
This is good to know. I am sure Lady Yagokoro will be pleased if we take them to Eientei.
Yuyuko
Great! Then let's get to making the medicine! We need to separate the membranes from the shells and powder them.
Youmu
Roger that! If we're going to be powdering the eggshells, we'll need a millstone grinder.
I'll help you get it, Youmu!
Youmu
That would be great! OK, then the two of us will go prepare the grinder!
Yorihime
I'll call for reinforcements from the moon rabbits. Meanwhile, everyone else can separate the membranes from the shells.
Youmu
Phew... we're back. How are things progressing here?
Sakuya
Everything is going well. We've managed to peel off the membranes and separate quite a lot of shells.
Yorihime
I asked the moon rabbits to take care of crushing the shells. It's a simple task, so they should be able to handle it.
Youmu
That's reassuring! And we won't keep you waiting any longer!
Yuyuko
Now that the millstone grinder is here let's get to grinding the shells.
Tenshi
All right! So? Where are those crushed eggshells?
Yorihime
Hm? I instructed the moon rabbits to bring them here... but I don't see them...
Yuyuko
Yorihime... Those moon rabbits who are throwing eggshells at each other are the ones you called to help, right?
Yorihime
Huh? Yes, that's right. I gave them clear instructions to crush the eggshells...
Sakuya
Well... The instructions are technically being followed, but I wouldn't call their work efficient...
Aren't they just having an eggshell fight?
In other words... Isn't that sabotage?
Yorihime
You're right... I need to go talk some sense into them...!
Yorihime
I apologize for the delay. The moon rabbits have started working sincerely now...
Youmu
Thank you... Meanwhile, we managed to gather the eggshells.
Yuyuko
Now we just need to grind these up into powder―then the medicine will be complete.
Tenshi
That was simpler than I thought it'd be. Is it done?
Sakuya
Yes. Now all we need to do is to take everything to Eientei.
Yorihime
Ah, yes... about that... Reisen will be coming here to collect it. You've all worked non-stop, so please take a rest for now.
Yuyuko
I guess you're right. Youmu, this would be a good time for some tea.
Youmu
Very well. How about you all join us too?
Tenshi
That's considerate of you. I'll join.
Sakuya
Please allow me to help you prepare the tea, Youmu.
Youmu
Thank you. OK, let's go! NIN-NIN! NIN-NIN!
Let's Make Chalk!
Reisen
What?! You want me to take all of this...?! But this is way too much...
Yuyuko
What?! You can't take all of it?!
Reisen
There's a limit to everything... And we already have some stocked up. We can't possibly store all of this.
Sakuya
Yes, we probably should have expected that reaction. We're the ones who need to find a means to give it all away...
Youmu
We're in no position to argue... We should be grateful that they're at least taking some of it off our hands...
Yorihime
You're right. We shouldn't trouble Lady Yagokoro with this. Please give our regards to everyone at Eientei.
Reisen
S-Sure. Well then, I've got to get going. I have work to do. See you...
Tenshi
Hmm... I didn't see that coming. So what should we do with the remaining eggshells?
Is there some other use for them...?
Yuyuko
Actually... I think there is! If I'm not wrong, I think the book had some more uses that we haven't tried yet!
Yuyuko
I'm sure it was... Ah! Here it is! It says the powdered eggshells can also be used to make chalk!
Tenshi
Are you talking about the same chalk that's used to write on the blackboard in school? Is that made from eggshells too?!
Youmu
Hm, I see. We just need to knead the powder with water and dry it... which means we can easily make this!
Sakuya
In that case, I'll go talk to Keine and the others. We better check how much chalk they need.
Yuyuko
You're such a dependable head maid! I'm sure you'll get things done in a flash!
Sakuya
I'll go right away. In the meanwhile, please proceed with manufacturing the chalk.
Sakuya
I'm back from talking with Keine... It seems like their stock is running low.
Tenshi
Wow! That was fast! But where is Keine?
Daiyousei
Um, Miss Keine is extremely busy, so we came to help in her stead.
Cirno
That's right! We'll carry the chalk back for you! Be grateful and hand it over!
Tenshi
I don't think that's the right attitude for someone running an errand, but whatever... Bring out the chalk.
Youmu
N-NIN... To be honest, we weren't able to complete all the chalk in time...
Daiyousei
What?! Did we come too early...?
Cirno
Then we'll help you! That should speed up the process!
Sakuya
Thank you... But it's a little difficult, so please follow our instructions, OK?
Cirno
Don't worry! So, the chalk is made out of that powder, right? I'll freeze it for you!
Yuyuko
No, you're not supposed to freeze it... Ah! Stop! You'll blow away the powder!
*cough* *cough*! Cirno, stop!
My eyes! My eyes?!
Cirno
HAHAHA! Once more!
Yorihime
W-Wait... *cough* Stop making a mess!
Yuyuko
Gosh! Everyone's covered in white powder!
Youmu
She isn't listening to a word we're saying... We need to calm her down.
Daiyousei
W-Wait... what?! Why are you attacking me too?!
Cirno
If it's a fight you want, it's a fight you'll get! I'll show you!
Cirno
Gah... *cough* *cough*! M-My throat...!
Youmu
We warned you... Now, let's gather up all the powder you blew everywhere.
Yorihime
Great, with this, all the chalk is complete. Sorry to have kept you waiting.
Daiyousei
Thank you... And I apologize for the trouble Cirno caused earlier...
Cirno
Sorry... It was my mistake. *cough*...
Tenshi
It's all right, as long as you understand what you did wrong. Give our regards to your teacher.
Cirno
OK. Let's go, Dai!
Daiyousei
Oh, wait for me, Cirno!
Be careful not to break the chalk!
Let's Make Cosmetics!
Tenshi
Hm, we've managed to use up a lot of the eggshells. At this rate, we should be able to clear out the rest too.
Youmu
I agree. It has also been fun making different things in the process!
Yorihime
I think I now understand why my sister is so devoted to inventing things.
Sakuya
So what will we be making next? I assume we haven't tried everything yet, have we?
Yuyuko
Hm, how about we try making cosmetics? The eggshell membranes from earlier are apparently good for the skin.
Sakuya
Are you saying that we can use them to make face packs? Why didn't you say so earlier?!
Yorihime
Well, we still have a lot leftover, so it should be fine. I'm more concerned about the eggshell powder...
Yes, we still have plenty of the powder leftover...
Tenshi
Hmmm, we used some to make the chalk... Can't we also use it to make cosmetic powder or something?
Yuyuko
We could do that... But apparently, the powder also works as a preservative.
Youmu
Preservative... and cosmetic powder... Aha! I have a brilliant idea! Wouldn't this be the perfect makeup for Yoshika?
Sakuya
Oh, right. This might be just the thing for that jiang shi. Her master also seems to dote on her.
I'm sure Miss Seiga would love that!
Yorihime
I think so too. Then what are we waiting for? Shall we invite them?
Yuyuko
Please do. Everyone who stays here will take care of making the face packs and the cosmetic powder.
Yorihime
We're back. Reimu and Shion were also there, so we brought them along.
Yoshika
Helloooo! What is it? What is it?! What's going to happen here?!
Shion
Hm... Why did you bring me here too...?
Tenshi
Why wouldn't we invite you? The more, the merrier! No harm in having a little fun with everyone!
Reimu
I heard about what you guys are up to. You're trying to make something interesting with eggshells, right?
Seiga
And I heard that you all are planning on gifting something to my cute little Yoshika. I was curious, so I came along.
Youmu
Actually, we've created cosmetics using the remaining eggshells.
Yuyuko
The benefits of these cosmetics would be perfect for Yoshika, so we thought we'd share them with her.
Yoshika
Wow, thank you! Does this mean I can use makeup for the first time?!
Seiga
Allow me to thank you too. Now, why don't we start with the makeover?
Sakuya
We've just finished making some, so let's start. I'll help.
Tenshi
Ahaha. The ones applying the makeup seem to be having fun already. But let's not stop working. We need to make more.
Youmu
You're right. We'll take care of producing the rest.
Sakuya
There, all done. I hope you like it.
Yoshika
Ehehe, thank you! Seiga... am I pretty now?
Seiga
Of course! The complexion of your skin is much better now. My dear Yoshika! Let me give you a hug!
Yoshika
Yaaaay! I got a compliment from Seiga! I'm so happy!
Reimu
So this is what funeral makeup looks like... Just kidding! Jokes aside, it looks quite good.
Seiga
It does, right?! Can I have some too?
Reimu
Whoa, whoa. You'll have to get in line. I'm also pretty interested in that makeup!
Youmu
Now now, please calm down. We have a lot to go around...
Joon
Oh, what's happening here? You all seem to be having a lot of fun!
Shion
Ah, Joon... Were you looking for me...?
Joon
Oh! Shion! What're you doing here?! I've been looking all over for you!
Joon
Oh my, are you unveiling new cosmetics? I want some too!
Reimu
Nuh-uh! These are mine! I won't let you get in the way!
Joon
What? Are you saying I get nothing? Stop being a hog! You dirt-poor shrine maiden!
Yoshika
A hog?! Hogging is bad!
Reimu
I'm not hogging anything! I'm just asking you to wait until your share is ready...
Yoshika
Don't argue! We're going to have a battle of bullets with cosmetics on the line!
Joon
That's a nice idea coming from a zombie. I'll take those cosmetics by force!
Joon
Huh? Our share will be ready soon? I didn't know you had enough for all of us.
Youmu
We do. So please don't worry. We have enough for everyone.
Joon
Then you should have just said so from the start. And since I'm here, let me join in on applying some makeup!
Joon
Wow, I can hardly recognize you! You should definitely wear light makeup!
Reimu
Anyone can look good if they put the effort in. There's a stark difference between before and after makeup!
Shion
Hm, I wonder though... Wouldn't it be better to eat it rather than using it as makeup?
Yoshika
What?! Will this powder taste good if I eat it up?!
Seiga
Oh my, don't forget your manners, Yoshika. Wouldn't you rather eat something more delicious than that?
Yuyuko
Exactly. Moreover, some types of cosmetic powders can be poisonous. So they're not recommended for the living.
Yorihime
That's very true. So, in other words, you could say that our cosmetics are pretty safe.
Sakuya
They certainly are... Maybe I should take some back with me for Lady Remilia.
Praise the Queen of Inventions!
Youmu
We've managed to use up all the eggshells. Good work, everyone.
Yuyuko
Great! We finally did it! It's all thanks to everyone pitching in! Thank you so much!
Tenshi
You don't need to thank us. I got to feed Shion to her heart's content, thanks to you.
Sakuya
Yes, and I now have a lot of souvenirs to take back. So you're not the only one who's grateful here.
Yorihime
Me too. We had our ups and downs, but thanks to my sister, we were able to enjoy this experience.
By the way, where is Miss Toyohime?
Youmu
I heard she was exhausted... How is she doing now?
Yorihime
I spoke to Reisen earlier, and she told me that my sister stopped by Eientei after she left here.
Toyohime
Yes, I was terribly overworked... I'm ashamed to say that I had to rely on Lady Yagokoro's hospitality.
Yorihime
S-Sister! Are you feeling better now?
Toyohime
Yes, thank you. But it seems like I ended up causing a lot of trouble for all of you while I was resting...
Yuyuko
Trouble? Oh, you're talking about the eggshells?
Toyohime
Yes. This was my responsibility, but you all had to deal with everything in my stead...
Toyohime
This means my inventions are still lacking. So, I'll take it back to make further improvements...
Yuyuko
That's not true! Be more confident!
Toyohime
Eh...?
Yuyuko
Your invention is a work of genius! Creating eggs from scratch is nothing short of a miracle!
Youmu
That's right! We might not understand the theory behind it, but we can clearly see how extraordinary your invention is!
Tenshi
And it can even cook while we're asleep, right? It also has a vast repertoire of dishes! It's amazing!
Sakuya
Indeed. It's not easy to come up with a menu. I'd want one of these at our mansion if it was a bit smaller and lighter.
Exactly! Have more confidence in yourself!
It's an amazing invention, Miss Toyohime!
Toyohime
S-Such kind words...!
Yorihime
I agree. And I even got to have fun with everyone here because of your invention.
Yuyuko
See... I'm not the only one who thinks your invention is incredible! You should be proud of yourself!
Toyohime
I see... So it has flaws, but it isn't that big of an issue...
Toyohime
Thank you, everyone. She was right. I shouldn't be so hard on myself.
Yuyuko
Who was right? Are you perhaps talking about something that happened at Eientei?
Toyohime
Yes, Lady Yagokoro gave me some similar advice. Thanks to you all, I have finally understood what she meant!
Youmu
I'm glad to hear that our words have helped you in some way!
Toyohime
Yes! This will definitely help with my next invention!
Toyohime
But I first want to make improvements to the Absolute Egg Chef... So, if you could return it for now...
Youmu
OK, then how about we use it to make a variety of dishes?! That will give you more data for your improvements!
Toyohime
Whaaaaaaaaat?!
Yuyuko
It's decided then! We're going to have all-you-can-eat egg dishes everyday from now on!
Sakuya
We'll continue to help as well. I'm sure my mistress and the others would like to place orders for some meals.
Tenshi
Me too! Or rather, Shion will, since she's always hungry. So please continue to feed her until she's satisfied!
Toyohime
Um... Th-Then I guess you leave me no choice...!
Yorihime
...? What is it, sister? Don't tell me there's some major issue with leaving the egg here...
Toyohime
N-Not at all. Please use it without any hesitation. Ohohohoho...
Yuyuko
Thank you! I knew you'd say that!
Youmu
I'll make sure to send you feedback regularly. I hope it'll help you with your new inventions!
Toyohime
Y-Yes... OK... I'll leave the data collection to you...
Toyohime
*sigh* It looks like they won't be returning it anytime soon...
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