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Eat Beans to Beat Beans?
Yuugi
Ouch! Setsubun sure does hurt... I was taking mamemaki lightly...
Kasen
It's lucky you two are just "hurt," being oni and all. I've had enough...
Reimu
Sorry! I did tell the kids to take it easy...
Suika
Oh well! It did hurt, but in a way, it's good to see that kids will be kids, right?!
Suika
The real problem is our vulnerability to these beans.
Yuugi
Yeah, you're right, though I think it's more of a mental thing in Kasen's case. We shouldn't have underestimated those kids.
Surprisingly, they were quite the naughty bunch...
It was truly a battle of beans...!
Yuugi
Well, we thought we knew what we were getting into... But who could've guessed we'd be that vulnerable to the beans?
Remilia
Oh my, I came expecting a party... but it's just some bunch of oni loitering around the shrine...
Remilia
What? Don't tell me you are all hiding from the bean-throwing humans here?
Yuugi
Well, you're right about the bean throwing part, but we're not hiding. Reimu asked us to help out with the shrine festivities.
Kasen
Yes, we played the part of the targets for their beans... Ah, I'm still shaking even now...!
Suika
We just wanted to scare the kids... but the plan completely backfired!
Remilia
I see... You've been to hell and back, then have you? Beans are one of the few things that oni are weak to, after all.
Suika
But the kids seem to be enjoying themselves! Only if there was a way...
Remilia
A way to overcome your weakness to beans? I wouldn't say that there isn't one...
Hermit, Oni & Oni
What?! There is?!
Yuugi
Wait, what about you though, Remilia? Doesn't this concern you as well?
Remilia
Of course. Vampires are blood-sucking oni, after all. But I've obviously taken anti-bean measures.
Kasen
For real? Please do tell. What are these anti-bean measures you speak of?
Remilia
The way to overcome the beans...
Remilia
Is to eat them!
Suika
Eat...?
Kasen
The beans...?
Yuugi
Come to think of it, don't you like natto?
Remilia
I do. I regularly ask Sakuya to prepare natto on rice for me.
Reimu
Hm... It makes sense. The idea that consuming something will let you gain its power is an old one.
So in short, overcome beans with the power of beans?
Kasen
I see... Why didn't we think of that? But how many would we have to eat exactly?
Yuugi
Hmmm... I dunno. How about 100 times our age? Would that work?
Suika
What?! I can't eat that many! I don't even have an appetite for beans to begin with!
Remilia
That would certainly be true for any ordinary beans. But Sakuya can turn them into something delicious if you ask her.
Yuugi
Oh really? And you say that without any bias?
Remilia
Of course. Also, she recently found some "mysterious beans," so you can try the godly bean sweets she makes with them.
Mysterious beans...?
Godly bean sweets...?
Remilia
Yes. Based on what Sakuya heard, it seems like the humans adore these sweets as though they were sent from gods.
Yuugi
Whoa! I don't quite get it, but those beans sound amazing!
Suika
They certainly do! But what's so special about them?
Remilia
Well, rejuvenating the brain and anti-aging are just a few of the beans' properties that Sakuya mentioned.
Kasen
Sounds healthy. And if they are sweet as well...
Suika
I know, right? I'd like to taste some!
Remilia
I knew you'd say that. Feel free to come over to the Scarlet Devil Mansion.
Yuugi
Heheh! We can't miss this opportunity! PLAYER, you're coming too, right?
Of course! I want to try some too!
Kasen
As expected! OK then, we'll leave as soon as we're done cleaning up the shrine...
Reimu
I can clean up all the beans here on my own, you know?
Yuugi
You?! Clean?! On your own?! And you're volunteering?! ...Now that's rare. Is it also gonna snow today?
Reimu
How rude! I always clean the shrine! And anyway, I can't ask you to clean up after everything you've been through.
Reimu
But you better keep some of those bean sweets for me! I'll come over later!
Suika
All right! To the Scarlet Devil Mansion! Bean sweets―Here we come!
Maid Test
Suika
Finally here... Wait... Huh? What's all this commotion about?
Kasen
Hmmm, and the guard isn't here either.
Remilia
That's strange... I wonder... Did something happen in my absence?
Remilia
Meiling! Where are you?!
Meiling
L-Lady Remilia! Welcome back! We've been waiting...!
Remilia
What's going on here? And what's with your outfit?
Meiling
I'm sorry, milady. It's the fairies and their pranks... The whole mansion has been vandalized.
Meiling
We're short on staff for such a big mess, so everyone is busy dealing with it. Miss Sakuya is supervising inside...!
Remilia
I see, so Sakuya is inside, is she? Let's all gather inside then!
Yuugi
Whoa, the fairies really went all out, didn't they...?
This looks terrible...
Remilia
...I can't believe my eyes. Sakuya, what on earth is this?
Sakuya
I'm sorry, milady. We were outnumbered by the fairies and were attacked by stray phantoms. We lost those ingredients...
Kasen
Ingredients... Don't tell me you mean THE ingredients for the sweets!
Sakuya
Yes. One of the stolen ingredients was the mysterious beans Lady Remilia was looking forward to. They are all gone...
Suika
What?! Then we won't be able to eat the bean sweets!
Remilia
Hm... Suika is right... Sakuya, please prioritize cleaning up this mess and getting the ingredients back.
Kasen
Wait. There's no way we can overlook this situation!
Yuugi
That's right. I want to eat those godly bean sweets as soon as possible! Let's help make that happen!
Yes, let's! We can't possibly ignore this!
Sakuya
Even Meiling has been helping... but I hope you realize that a maid's job calls for more than just physical labor.
Suika
Not to worry. Yuugi, Kasen, and I will be working together! Skill, strength, and brains... we've got it all covered!
Sakuya
I see you're confident... But let's see if you can pass my maid test.
Sakuya
Speed is of utmost importance for serving, cleaning, waiting, and battles of bullets. Maids need more than just strength.
Suika
Roger that! We'll show you that oni aren't all brawn!
Sakuya
I see you weren't lying. Those were some decent maid skills.
Yuugi
Told you!
Kasen
That means we passed, right?
Sakuya
Yes. We need all the help we can get, so I'll put you all to work right away.
Remilia
All the help we can get, you say? Then maybe I should help too.
Sakuya
L-Lady Remilia...! That's so kind of you! I humbly accept your help.
But... Is that OK?
Isn't Remilia the mistress of the mansion...?
Remilia
It's just another source of entertainment in my book. And I can't ignore this mess exactly because I am the mistress.
Remilia
Also, I want to eat Sakuya's bean sweets as soon as possible.
Maid Uniforms are Combat Uniforms
Sakuya
Lady Remilia, the tools are ready. How do your work clothes fit?
Remilia
Everything is perfect as always. Thank you, Sakuya.
Suika
I guess we've gotta look the part, eh? Isn't this the first time we've ever worn matching outfits like this?
Yuugi
I know, right? And these clothes... They are so frilly and yet so convenient to move around in.
Kasen
But... We aren't used to being maids, so it feels kind of awkward... Or rather embarrassing...
Don't be embarrassed!
It suits you!
Kasen
R-Really? Well, I suppose it would certainly be better to carry it with confidence rather than be shy about it...!
Sakuya
Exactly! It might be temporary, but I expect you to behave like maids worthy of the Scarlet Devil Mansion.
Suika
Behave like one... Hmmm... Well I don't guarantee perfection, but I'll do my best!
Yuugi
Yeah, it's not like we'd be able to tell what perfection is, anyway!
Remilia
OK, OK. Enough of this. Let's get to work. Where should we start, Sakuya?
Sakuya
I was thinking about starting from this entrance here. It's a good spot for you all to get used to the cleaning equipment.
Yuugi
You mean these things Kasen and I have, right? Doesn't mine suck up things like trash and phantoms?
Kasen
Seems like it. Mine is a piece of custom-made equipment for getting rid of rubble and fairies, right?
Suika
How cool is that?! Pretty please get one for me too next time!
Sakuya
Sure. That is, if there is a next time... It would be a nuisance to have all hell break loose again.
Remilia
Now that everything's ready, let's begin!
Maid Oni & Cleaning Hermit
Let's do this!
Yuugi
Ahahaha! I'm going to suck it all up! The garbage, the rubble... everything! Yeaaaaaaah!
Kasen
Phew, this area is starting to look clean now.
Suika
Yeah, everything seems to be going smoothly at Yuugi's end too. It's quite a good start I'd say.
Remilia
Hm...?
What's wrong?
Remilia
Shhh! ...I knew it. Someone's here.
Now that you mention it, I do hear something.
Suika
What? What is it?
Sakuya
There is a high possibility that the uninvited guests are hiding amongst the rubble.
Yuugi
Uninvited guests? ...Oh, you mean those prankster fairies?
Suika
Now this is worth cleaning! We just need to knock them out, right?
Kasen
Well, you're not wrong... Just don't go overboard, OK?
Yuugi
And that's how we clean up fairies! We're making good progress with all this cleaning!
Remilia
Yes, those were some good cleaning and battle of bullet skills. Quite impressive for your first time as a maid!
Suika
Hehe! You won't get anything for your praise! And don't go forgetting about those bean sweets after we're done!
Kasen
Aren't you just asking to be paid in bean sweets? Although, I suppose it's something you'd do.
Remilia
Heehee... honesty is the best policy, after all. I promise you will have your bean sweets once we get the ingredients back.
Sakuya
We still have a lot left to clean, so I'll explain about the stolen ingredients once we are done.
Trouble in the Kitchen?
Yuugi
It's beginning to look pretty clean now! What does the head maid have to say about it?
Sakuya
It's looking good. And with this, the hall is done. What do you think, milady?
Remilia
Oh my, it's looking so much better now. Let's quickly get the other rooms done too.
Kasen
I'm also done here. Where do we clean next?
Sakuya
I'll take you there. Please follow me too, milady...
Suika
Is this... the kitchen? The fairies made a big mess here too...
Sakuya
Yes. The fairies also stole quite a few of the ingredients that were stored here.
I don't think we can call this a prank anymore...
Remilia
They did go overboard this time... I will have to think of a punishment for the culprits after we're done with all this.
Yuugi
Mischief is something that's ingrained in a fairy―Nothing we can do about that. Let's just get done with cleaning for now.
Kasen
Hmmph... but this is terrible even by fairy standards... An awful lot of food has been stolen.
Kasen
And it seems there's a clear distinction between the places that were vandalized for some reason.
Suika
By the way, what ingredients were stolen, exactly?
Sakuya
Those mysterious beans I purchased from Kourindou for one. Lady Remilia seems to have mentioned them to you.
Yuugi
Yes, we came here just to eat sweets made from those beans.
Sakuya
Also, sugar, mysterious butter, and skimmed milk powder... Everything I had prepared for making bean sweets is gone.
Remilia
Sugar, you say? ...Haven't we been stockpiling it lately? Is it all gone too?
Sakuya
Yes... Considering their taste... that was one thing they went after intensively and on such a large scale.
Yuugi
It's going to be a pain getting it back from them. We better hurry, or they might just eat it all up!
That's too many things... in large quantities...
Wow... That's too many to remember...
Sakuya
Don't worry. I'll hand out a list of the ingredients that were stolen. Make sure you keep a record.
Yuugi
That'll make things easy for us... Trying to remember every single thing would've been a pain...
Kasen
Yes, this is certainly more efficient. Especially when it's on such a large scale...
Kasen
And look... the fairies are back at it again!
Sakuya
Now they've asked for it. We're going to drive them away with bullets. Ready, everyone?
Kasen
There sure is a lot of them. I wonder who's behind all this... and what their motive is.
Sakuya
It's not like asking a random fairy will give us any answers. Let's just get this over with!
Watch Your Step-Fairies About!
Suika
Hey, you! You prankster fairies there! Gather up! We'll show you who's boss!
Yuugi
We won't run! We won't hide! Come at us with all you've got!
They're as daring as ever...!
Sakuya
You've got to give it to them though. It sounds like empty provocation, but they're actually luring them in.
Kasen
And they are doing it all instinctively. That's so like them.
Remilia
Well, that doesn't matter. They are cleaning up after all... And their opponents are just puny random fairies―No big deal.
Suika
Aw, it's over already? That wasn't satisfying at all...
Yuugi
Well, whatever. Let's just hope there are more of them next time, as numbers is all they've got going for them.
Suika
Not really... Aren't there fairies who pride themselves on their strength―Wha?!
Kasen
S-Suika?! What happened all of a sudden?!
T-The floor is frozen?!
Looks like she slipped...!
Remilia
Ice... That only means one thing...
Cirno
Whoa, look what I found! Oni dressed up as maids!
Sakuya
So that means... You are the mastermind behind all these fairies, correct?
Suika
Ouch! This frozen floor... You're the one behind it?! I'll get you for this! Fight me!
Cirno
Hahaha! You don't have to go easy on me just because you're an oni! I'm the STRONGEST there is!
Remilia
Well, now this seems to be an interesting opponent even for Suika. It's perfect. Let her deal with this.
Sakuya
I suppose we could leave this one to her.
Yuugi
Cirno sure says whatever comes to mind! And it seems like Suika is having fun.
Suika
Hmmm... She actually is the strongest amongst all the fairies. I like how she's not scared even a little about facing an oni.
You like how she's not scared...?
Wh-What about the battle of bullets...?
Suika
Yeah. Can't we forgive Cirno and let this one go out of respect for her bravery?
Remilia
...What?! Are you serious?! Of course we can't! Exterminate her with a battle of bullets, like you're supposed to!
Suika
Oh well... I guess I have no choice. Let's do this then.
Cirno
Noooooo! I won't let you ruin my successful prank! I ain't gonna lose!
Cirno
Uh-oh! This looks bad... I better retreat for now!
Suika
What? Are we going to play tag now? Then you better... wha―?!
Yuugi
Geez! You tripped on nothing this time! Well, this is also very much like you though.
Remilia
What are you doing? We've lost Cirno, all thanks to you...
Sakuya
What's done is done... Let's leave Cirno alone for now. We must prioritize cleaning up the mansion.
Return of the Prank Festival?!
Sakuya
OK! You can stop cleaning the kitchen now.
Yuugi
Hm? You sure? I don't wanna leave it half-done.
Sakuya
Yes. I'll manage the rest on my own. You can all move on to the maids' quarters.
You mean just us?
Are you going to stay here?
Remilia
Oh, I see. You want to keep an eye on the remaining ingredients for the sweets, don't you?
Sakuya
That's right. It's possible that those havoc-wreaking fairies might attack again.
Kasen
I see, I see. So that would make this like our base for regathering all the stolen ingredients, right?
Suika
Great! Now let's get going so we can move a step closer to eating those bean sweets!
Remilia
I'll leave the surveillance of this place to you, Sakuya. If we find anything, we'll stop by and drop it in here.
Sakuya
Sounds like a plan. All the best, milady!
Kasen
So this is the maids' quarters. This place is as messy as the rest of the mansion...
Remilia
Indeed. This place shows the extent of how thorough the wild fairies were in their rampage.
???
*sob* Where did you go, Cirno...?
Yuugi
Hm? Who's that? Are those pesky fairies back for more?
Suika
Oh, look at what we have here...
Daiyousei
Eek! O-Oh no! I've been found!
Suika
Aren't you the one who's always hanging around with Cirno?
Suika
To think that you'd also have a hand in this... You and Cirno sure are close.
Remilia
This is no time to chitchat! Look at what's in her hand! It's a bag full of our sugar!
Kasen
Calm down, Remilia. We might be able to talk this out...
Daiyousei
Th-This... leaves me no ch-choice...!
What does she mean?
Daiyousei
T-Trick or bullet! Give me sweets, or it's a battle of bullets!
Suika
...Eh? What was that? Trick or... Huh? What?
Kasen
Wow... She seems desperate. Doesn't look like there's any room for discussion here.
Yuugi
We need to calm her down first. I guess we should go along with this battle of bullets.
Daiyousei
D-Don't underestimate me because I'm a-alone! ...I-I know how to f-fight...!
Daiyousei
*sob* I didn't even stand a chance...!
Kasen
Even so, I think you did quite well... You were just in the wrong place at the wrong time...
Yuugi
So, have you calmed down? We promise not to get mad, so could you tell us why you're playing these pranks?
Daiyousei
Umm... Cirno told us that it was time for the prank festival where we contend for sweets again.
Remilia
Prank festival? Are you talking about the one we took part in last autumn?
Daiyousei
Yes. That's why we all snuck in to gather sweets...
Suika
Never heard of this festival before... And it's not even autumn. I think you might have misunderstood something.
Daiyousei
N-No way...!
Yuugi
But I must say, those were some great skills you showed in the battle. As expected of Daiyousei, I suppose!
Kasen
I agree. But we need that sugar to make the bean sweets.
Suika
We came all the way here just to eat those sweets, after all. It would be great if you could return it to us.
Daiyousei
Really? I'm sorry... You can have it back.
Come over once the sweets are ready! We'll share!
Daiyousei
I will!
Remilia
That sure was one bizarre crime...
Yuugi
Well, we managed to get one of the ingredients back. Let's be happy about that.
Remilia
That's true. Let's go back to where Sakuya is for now.
Maid License?!
Remilia
Sakuya! We have great news! We managed to retrieve a bag of sugar!
Sakuya
Welcome back, milady. It's good to see that our efforts paid off so soon.
Yuugi
Yeah, well, it wasn't all that difficult for us.
Yuugi
By the way... who's that next to you? Did you hire a new maid?
Youmu
No, not at all. I'm only here to help, just like you. It's just temporary, but I look forward to working with you all!
Youmu!
You came to help!
Youmu
Yes! Well, I originally came here to learn how to make sweets from Sakuya...
Kasen
Yes, this isn't really the time for dessert-making lessons.
Sakuya
Exactly. And so she offered to help. I'll have her work with all of you.
Suika
It's like fate, isn't it? And she seems to be quite comfortable in that maid outfit.
Remilia
Youmu has temporarily worked as a maid here before. So technically, she is like your senior.
Wasn't it a half-day thing, if I remember correctly?
Youmu
That's right. So let me know if you need any help! I might be of some use.
Kasen
Great! That's reassuring!
Suika
How nice... Youmu has prior maid experience. That means the maid test must have been a piece of cake for you.
Youmu
...Test? What test?
Kasen
...Huh? Don't tell me that you didn't have to take any test?
Youmu
...Ummm, not that I know of.
Yuugi
Oh, wow, so you mean we're the only ones who had to take the test? And Youmu just got a free pass?
Sakuya
Th-That was never my intention. But she does have a great track record as a gardener...
Suika
Are you just making up excuses now? Besides, how can you be sure her cleaning skills haven't dropped off since last time.
Remilia
...They do have a point, Sakuya. I think you should make Youmu take the test too.
Sakuya
If you say so, milady.
Sakuya
It's as you heard, Youmu, I'll have you partake in a battle of bullets for the test.
Youmu
That's some strange turn of events... But I guess it will help me warm up! Let's do this!
Sakuya
As the head maid, I will be the one conducting this test. Come at me, half-human half-phantom swordswoman!
Remilia
I don't think you needed any warming up! Let me do the honors... You have passed with flying colors!
Youmu
Thank you! Now I can proudly call myself a full-fledged maid!
Suika
Heh! I expected nothing less. You're used to serving Yuyuko, after all!
Remilia
Indeed. Well, you will be working with all of us now. Let's do our best!
Cut Down the Stray Phantoms?
Kasen
OK, before we forget... Here's the bag of sugar we retrieved.
Sakuya
Thank you. Now please get the rest of the ingredients back too.
Yuugi
Sure, leave it to us!
Suika
Yeah! OK, so where should we clean next?
Sakuya
Next is the library. Lady Patchouli is currently taking command of the cleaning effort there.
Remilia
I see. So you want us to go help Patchy.
Looks like this is going to be a battle of endurance!
We'll take care of it!
Sakuya
I will stay here to keep an eye on the ingredients. I also need to give directions to the other maids.
Yuugi
So this is the library. It's cooler in here than I expected.
Patchouli
Oh, you are here already? Great. Now I can finally breathe a little.
Remilia
I see you have been busy, Patchy. And it sounds like Sakuya has filled you in about us coming here.
Patchouli
Yes. That's exactly why I asked for help. I have my hands full with trying to protect all these books...
Kasen
Such good judgment is important when you're the one calling the shots. And you have quite a presence in that maid outfit.
Patchouli
The maid outfit has nothing to do with it. I just borrowed an outfit from Sakuya to avoid getting my own clothes dirty.
Remilia
You say that, but you look to be in a rather good mood. Seems to me like you might have taken a liking to it.
Patchouli
You think? ...Well, if you're the one saying that, then maybe there's some truth to your words.
Suika
Ahem, sorry to ruin the good mood and all, but could you tell us what exactly we should be doing here?
Patchouli
Oh, right. It seems like this place is infested with a host of stray phantoms. I would like you to get rid of them.
Yuugi
Stray phantoms, huh? So that's where this strange chill came from. It makes sense now.
Youmu
I'm not good at dealing with scary things... But I'll try my best! I'm a half-human half-phantom, after all! I am scared, though!
Patchouli
Is she going to be OK...? But I think Youmu's sword skills and her knowledge will be helpful when it comes to phantoms.
Suika
Phantom extermination, eh? Kasen here is no slouch in that regard, either!
Yuugi
Yeah! She's got some first-hand experience. Right, Kasen?
Kasen
Y-Yeah... I could squish them in the palm of my hand if that's what I wanted to do...
Youmu
Umm, please try not to destroy them completely. I'm afraid it might affect the Netherworld... And that scares me...
Remilia
W-Well we are all clear on what we have to do for now, right? So let's start getting rid of these phantoms.
Patchouli
I'll help out a little, too. That way, I will be able to protect my books better.
Youmu
Thank you for the support. But with my swords here, I swear no one will lay a finger on any of your precious books!
Patchouli
That's reassuring. I'll put my trust in you then.
Phantom Panic!
Kasen
Now, little phantoms, if you don't want to be crushed into smithereens, go back to where you came from!
Yuugi
Hahaha, you seem quite motivated! I won't lose, though!
Suika
Come on! This is your last chance! Run now while you still can!
Youmu
We won't chase after those who choose to run. But if you come at us, we'll cut you down... Because you're scary!
Patchouli
Wow... I didn't think everything would go so smoothly.
And now we're done with the library too!
Patchouli
Yes. Now all that's left is my room.
Remilia
Come to think of it... you've been alone this entire time. That's quite a rare sight.
Now that you mention it...!
You're right! Koakuma is nowhere to be seen...
Patchouli
I know... She's usually the first one on the scene when there are any signs of trouble...
Remilia
Something smells fishy...
Remilia
Anyway, let's finish cleaning up first. We'll get our answers soon enough.
Patchouli
...You're right.
Remilia
Come on, let's go! We'll be left behind by Suika and the others at this rate.
Youmu
Sorry for barging in! We are here to clean up the phantoms... Huh? ...What?
Koakuma
W-Waaaaaaaait! Please wait! Huh? Why is everyone here?!
Patchouli
...Koakuma? What on earth are you doing in my room?
Koakuma
S-S-Sorry! I-I was just trying to replicate your experiment... And it failed...!
Yuugi
A failed experiment...?
Suika
Don't tell me it's related to the appearance of all these phantoms...
Koakuma
Y-Yes! I-I'm not sure why but a whole lot of phantoms started coming out of this magic book...!
Patchouli
I see. It seems like the magic book has gone berserk. And what's with that mysterious butter behind you?
Koakuma
Um, the phantoms have kept it safe to protect it from being stolen by the fairies...
Remilia
Protect? It looks more like they're an accomplice... Patchy, what do you think we should do?
Patchouli
First, we need to stop this magic book with a battle of bullets. That should take care of the phantom problem.
Remilia
In that case, we don't need to hold back. Everyone, give it all you've got!
Patchouli
And now it's Koakuma's turn. She needs to be punished too.
Kasen
Well, her actions were audacious. I don't like it, but we need to do this. So prepare yourself!
Koakuma
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?! N-No waaaaaay!
Koakuma
*sob* I didn't stand a chance... I'm sorry, Lady Patchouli! Please forgive me!
Patchouli
Peace at last... OK, now it's time for someone to do some explaining.
Koakuma
The truth is... I wanted to help Lady Patchouli with putting an end to the whole fairies thing.
That means...
Don't tell me...
Suika
So basically, you were trying to do the opposite of what actually happened with the phantoms?
Koakuma
Yes! ...But instead, I just ended up making things worse...
Kasen
Oh, so you're not an accomplice then.
Yuugi
I see. It's quite confusing, but we know for a fact that she did protect the ingredient.
Patchouli
Oh well, what's done is done. But the next time you find yourself in trouble, come to me right away. Got it?
Koakuma
Thank you, Lady Patchouli... I'll be more careful from now on!
Basement Destruction Chronicle!
Sakuya
Great work! We can now cross mysterious butter off the list too.
Remilia
Yes, everything seems to be lining up nicely. What else is remaining on the list...?
Mysterious beans and skimmed milk powder, right?!
Sakuya
Yes. We will finally be able to make the bean sweets once we get those back.
Kasen
But didn't you say that a lot more sugar was stolen? Will just that one bag suffice?
Sakuya
Yes, it's more than sufficient for the bean sweets. And we have been slowly retrieving the rest of the sugar too.
That's a relief.
Youmu
Great! Then we can move on to retrieve the rest of the items without any worry!
Suika
Where should we go next?
Sakuya
The young mistress needs help in the basement. As for Youmu, I'll have you go help Meiling in the courtyard.
Youmu
Got it. I'm used to working in the garden at Hakugyokurou! This is the perfect chance to display my gardening skills!
Remilia
That sounds good. But I doubt it will go so smoothly for us. I just hope Flan doesn't get the urge to destroy anything...
The mansion might collapse if that happens...
Suika
You're talking about that loose cannon of a girl, right?! Sounds like fun! Let's go see what's going on down there! I can't wait!
Youmu
OK, let's split up. I wish you the best of luck!
Remilia
The faster we meet up with Flan, the better. She really wanted to help, so there's no telling what kind of havoc she'll cause...
Kasen
Hm...? Where's all that noise coming from?
Could it be Flan...?
Remilia
There's no mistaking it. That explosion sound must be Flan's doing.
Flandre
Come on! No taking breaks here! Swoooooosh and Ka-BOOM!
Kasen
Sh-She's wreaking havoc! The stray fairies are all going out of commission, one after the other!
Yuugi
I know relying on brute force is an oni's forte... but at this rate, the whole mansion is going to end up collapsing.
Suika
I'd rather not be buried alive. We have to take her on!
Flandre
Ahahaha! Are you here to play with me? You won't break easy, will you? I want to have fun!
Suika
Hah, you're definitely a vampire if you think you can destroy an oni. This looks like it will be a pretty even match.
Yuugi
Don't worry―we don't break so easy! Let's have some fun. Come play with us until you're satisfied!
Flandre
Yaaaay! That was fun! But I'm tired now...
Suika
Yeah, same here. I'm tired too. Let's take a short break here.
Flandre
Great idea! My sister and the others can handle the rest!
Remilia
*sigh* Fine. We'll take care of the rest. You oni are pretty tough. I knew you wouldn't disappoint...
Night Parade Rubble Relay!
Remilia
By the way, Flan, it looks like you've been helping Sakuya as well... Am I right?
Her outfit does match ours...
Are you saying that because of her maid outfit?
Flandre
Bingo! Sakuya told me that the fairies have come to play, so I should tend to them as a maid!
Kasen
Um...? Nothing about exterminating them?
Remilia
It is my assumption, but... I think Sakuya must have foreseen this... Which is why she chose her words wisely.
Yuugi
Wh-Whoa... She sure knows how to serve you well.
Flandre
But... before I knew it, pretty much all the fairies went out of commission...
Suika
Who can blame them...? Anyway, it looks like our job is more about cleaning up the rubble instead of the fairies now.
Remilia
Indeed... even the passage ahead is blocked... and we don't have enough people to clear the path...
Suika
You can leave that to me! I'm literally a hundred people, you know!
Flandre
Whoa...! She split into so many Suikas! Awesome! That's even more amazing than what I can do!
Kasen
I see. That's a clever way of using your powers. Great work, Suika! Now we have all the hands we could ever need.
Suika
Yeah, but we're not as physically strong like this. Yuugi, could you crush this for me?
Yuugi
Sure can!
Yuugi
There! That should make it easier to carry.
Remilia
Now that's some brilliant teamwork...
It's a rubble relay!
Suika
Haha, you mean like a bucket relay? Look, this should be a big enough gap for us to pass through.
Remilia
Yes, thanks to you, we've made some good progress. I have a newfound respect for you.
Suika
Wow, thanks! ...Huh? Looks like someone's coming from the other side.
Clownpiece
Eeeeeeeep! I thought I got away, but what are they doing here?! They've spotted me! Wh-What do I do?!
Yuugi
Oh, look, is that another fairy...? This one seems to be acting a bit strange.
Clownpiece
I-I'm left with no choice...! An eye for an eye, and crazy for crazy!
Flandre
Ahahaha! You want to fight? Don't go out of commission this time, OK?!
Remilia
W-Wait a second, Flan! Argh, I suppose we have to fight now!
Clownpiece
Noooooooooo! Even craziness didn't get me a win! I can't keep going―I surrender!
Clownpiece
P-Please spare me! I b-beg you! I was just about to be buried alive a moment ago!
Suika
Buried alive? You mean from the aftereffects of Flan's rampage...?
Remilia
That must be it. It would have been terrifying to see the roof start to fall all around you so suddenly.
Clownpiece
Of course it was! I came here to test my abilities, NOT suffocate in a stuffy basement!
Oh, the abilities you improved during Shichi-Go-San...
Remilia
Well, I suppose I cannot blame you. Just give back what you stole, and we'll turn a blind eye to the rest.
Charge! Three Fairy Thieves!
Remilia
So... Have you calmed down yet?
Remilia
I understand you've been through a lot because of my little sister. So I am willing to ignore the fact that you snuck in.
Clownpiece
*sniff* Only if I knew this was going to happen... I am so done with this basement!
Yuugi
But I must say... You sure are tolerant. I suppose that's to be expected from a mistress of a mansion.
Remilia
That's a given. Tolerance is one of the most fundamental qualities for anyone of higher stature.
Flandre
Wow, Remilia is being so charismatic today―Such a rare sight!
Remilia
R-Rare, you say? Geez, sorry to disappoint! I just haven't had the chance to show you my charisma, OK?
Kasen
Sorry for the interruption, but look... This is what we retrieved just now...
Is that... sugar?
I expected there to be more...
Kasen
Yes. The other fairies are probably holding on to the rest of the ingredients.
Clownpiece
You're right... I was with Sunny and the others before I got here.
Kasen
Could you be a bit more specific?
Clownpiece
Sunny and the others were also gathering some white powder. They were disappointed when they found out it wasn't sugar...
Could it possibly be... the skimmed milk powder?
Suika
Probably. So... any idea where these three fairies were headed?
Clownpiece
I'm pretty sure they said something about going to the head's room. That's where the most treasure should be, apparently.
Remilia
The head? Does that mean... MY room?! Wh-What?! H-How dare they! This is unforgivable!
Yuugi
And just like that... The charisma vanishes! Anyway, we now know our next destination.
Flandre
Yaaaaaaaaay! It's time to charge into Remilia's room!
Remilia
Hey! You lot! What on earth are you doing in my room! Stop this instant! That's an order!
Sunny Milk
Oh, nice timing! Where's the sweet stuff?
Luna Child
This powder isn't very sweet. Well, I suppose it could work in a coffee.
Star Sapphire
You're a noble vampire, right? Then you ought to have more delicious sweets around!
Yuugi
Hahaha! I like that cheeky attitude of yours!
Remilia
Don't admire them! They need to be punished, and this mess needs to be cleaned up!
Luna Child
Oh... It looks like she's mad for real.
Star Sapphire
Doesn't that just prove that she thinks of us as a threat? We should be proud!
Remilia
You've got some guts. I'll give you that. But you seem to have the wrong idea, so let me set things straight!
Sunny Milk
Eeeeeeep! You're really serious about this, aren't you?
Remilia
That's right. And we will be cleaning up the room. But first, you need to tell us everything you know.
Kasen
...So you're also doing this because of what Cirno said. This story sounds a lot like what we heard from Daiyousei.
Star Sapphire
We heard that we might find a lot of sweets and candies here, so we came to get some...
Suika
There's nothing wrong with fairies playing pranks, but that doesn't give you an excuse to steal.
Remilia
Exactly! Stop acting like Marisa! This mansion doesn't need any more thieves...
Sunny Milk
B-But... Miss Marisa says she just borrows the books and has every intention of returning them...
Yuugi
Oh really? So you plan on returning the stolen foodstuff? Once you eat something, it's gone forever, you know?
Luna Child
Sorry... We'll reconsider our pranks for the future... And you can have this back too...
Kasen
As long as you understand. And if you've learned anything today, think about what exactly is permissible as a prank, OK?
Find the Mysterious Beans!
Remilia
*sigh* I'm just glad that the cleaning is finally over. Sakuya, we're back.
Flandre
Sakuya, I helped too! Here are the ingredients we retrieved!
Sakuya
Welcome back, milady, young mistress. I'll keep these safe.
Kasen
This time we managed to retrieve the milk powder and some sugar.
Youmu
Oh, everyone's back. Great work, everyone!
Suika
You too, Youmu. Seems like everything went well at your end too.
Sakuya
Only one place left now. The clock tower on the roof. And the last ingredient we need to retrieve is the mysterious beans.
One more to go...!
We didn't find them at any of the other locations...
Sakuya
Yes. If the fairies have hidden them somewhere, then that's the only other place left.
Yuugi
I see. It's finally time to drop the curtain on this cleaning act.
Youmu
We've come this far. One last push! Let's take this on with all we've got!
Kasen
Right! Let's get going then!
Suika
*sniff* Mm... The air outside feels so fresh, especially after being inside for so long. Smells like freedom!
Yuugi
More so because we were in the library and the basement for quite a while. We can finally say goodbye to the dust bunnies!
Remilia
I understand the sentiment. But I hope you realize that getting rid of those dust bunnies is what a maid's job entails.
Flandre
Forget the nitty-gritty, Remilia! We're finally outside with everyone! Let's enjoy it!
Youmu
Well, we certainly are an unusual group... But it seems like we've run out of time for chitchat.
Kasen
Yeah, it looks like the fairies have sensed that this is the end and are headed our way.
Remilia
Seems like it. In other words, this will be our one last push.
Suika
If they aren't going to hold back, then let's go all out too!
Youmu
As you wish! I'll take the lead. Follow me!
Kasen
Oh, why are there bake-danuki here? Are they new reinforcements or something?
Youmu
I'm curious too, but we don't have time to think. Let's think about it after we've cleared our path.
Suika
Finally! Looks like they've given up... Hm? What's wrong, Kasen?
Kasen
I don't know, but I thought I sensed something... Maybe it's just my imagination.
Flandre
Just standing around like this is boring! Let's go! Let's go! Come on!
Remilia
Not sure about boring, but I agree with Flan. We will have plenty of time to think after we get the beans back.
Kasen
I suppose that's true... Let's hurry.
Fate Finds a Way
Suika
Hmmm... We've looked for the beans in every nook and corner... And we still haven't found anything...
Yuugi
I know, right? The only thing we've managed to find is a little dirt on the walls.
Youmu
This is very strange... Where in the world could the mysterious beans be?
Flandre
Huh?! I thought you said you've looked through the whole mansion. There's nowhere else to look, right?
Could they have taken them outside...?
Kasen
That is one possibility. But if that's the case, then it would make it much more difficult to get them back.
Yuugi
Aw, man! That means we won't get to eat those bean sweets after all!
Suika
Nooooo! We've worked so hard for it! I'll even settle for other normal beans, at this rate!
Remilia
Calm down, Suika. It's still too early to be giving up.
Flandre
Remilia...?
Does that mean you know something...?
Have you figured something out...?
Remilia
Yes, I've figured it out―A clue that could lead us to the whereabouts of the beans.
Suika
R-Really? Then we'll be able to eat the godly bean sweets?! For real?!
Yuugi
I'll hold you to that. Oni never go back on their word, and that goes for vampires too, right?
Remilia
Of course. And to prove that... We'll have to get the one hiding to come out in the open.
Remilia
I know you're there.
???
Ayayayaya... The optical camouflage I borrowed from Nitori doesn't seem to work against you! You saw right through it...
Youmu
This voice... Is that Aya?!
Aya
Yep! The pure and righteous reporter, Aya Shameimaru. I see you're all working hard to get rid of the fairies!
Suika
Yeah, we are, but what on earth are YOU doing sneaking around here?
Aya
Let's just say I have my reasons. It would be difficult to explain in short...
Flandre
Hm? I don't understand... Were you playing hide and seek?
Aya
Uh, sure? I was here for a story... Wait... hide and seek is a valid reason? OK, then that's my reason.
Yuugi
Hey! Stop with this nonsense! If you're going to keep dodging the question, then we'll ask you with a battle of bullets!
Flandre
Hey, I want to play, too! I won't lose! Let me join the battle of bullets!
Remilia
OK, you can join. The crow tengu should make a good play buddy for you.
Aya
Are we going to play...? OK, I don't mind. It looks like it will make for good content after all.
Aya
Wh-Whaaaa?! I didn't expect this! Is she going to do the swoooooosh and Ka-BOOM thing?!
Flandre
Yes, yes, and yes! Here I go!
Aya
Nooooo! This is too much! The bean story is on hold for now! B-Bye!
Kasen
Wh-What?! NOW you run?! Everyone! Don't let her get away!
Yuugi
Got it! I don't know what she was doing here, but we can't let her do as she pleases!
Flandre
Ahaha! Are we playing tag now? Yay! Bring it on!
The One Behind the Beans
Suika
Hold it right there! It's obvious you know where the mysterious beans are!
Aya
Oh? Do I now? But why would I just give away such an important piece of information?
Aya
If you reaaaally want to know... then you'll have to keep up with me first!
Youmu
Hmmph, such obvious provocation tactics... Having said that, we can't lose sight of her!
Remilia
Youmu's right. If we want to know more about the beans, we'll have to follow her.
Flandre
Ahahaha! Sounds like fun! I won't hold back then!
Yuugi
That's more like it! Hey, fairies! You better not get in the way, or I'll send you flying myself!
Flandre
Huh? Where did she go...? Did she vanish?
Suika
Nope... She's still here. I can feel it. I'll go look for her...
Kasen
I'll try asking the animals nearby. They might have noticed something.
Youmu
OK then, I'll keep a lookout! Anything might happen, so better to be safe than sorry.
Yuugi
There's no way she'll be hiding this close by...
Suika
Aha! I see her! She's in that room right there!
Kasen
Yes, I got the same info. It's the same room we cleaned before Youmu joined us.
The room Daiyousei was in?
Isn't it the first place we looked...?
Yuugi
That means she was right under our noses this whole time...!
Remilia
You're sure it's that room, right? Then there's no reason not to charge inside!
Youmu
We might have missed something! We've got to hurry before she gets away!
Suika
Ah! We finally caught up! You better tell us about the beans now... Huh?!
Mamizou
Oh ho! You followed Aya's scent and found your way here, huh? Just what I'd expect from a vampire.
Yuugi
Now it all makes sense. You guys were working together to confuse us.
Remilia
Caught red-handed. Now let's settle this with a battle of bullets!
Aya
But... Eh? ...Wait a minute! I agree that it was misleading, but...!
Mamizou
It's OK, Aya. They won't listen to any of that. Let's just have the battle of bullets and then talk.
Mamizou
Ouch, that hurt... I knew there was no way we could beat oni in a straight-up battle of bullets. We surrender...
Yuugi
Now that's a good sport! So what were you going to do with the stolen beans?
Mamizou
Yes. I guess we need to clear up this misunderstanding...
Suika
Huh? Are you saying that you guys never intended on stealing those beans?!
Mamizou
Correct. Our goal was to protect these beans from the fairies' pranks...
Mamizou
It started when I bought beans at the store. The fairies there misinterpreted the tradition I told them about bean sweets.
Youmu
Well, that sounds like a disaster...
Mamizou
That is what triggered this whole ordeal. I apologize on both Aya's and my behalf.
Kasen
Well... we did get the mysterious beans back at the end of the day, so I see no harm in forgiving them.
Mamizou
Much appreciated. Well, I thought if we helped you with the beans... you would have to share the spoils with us.
Remilia
Oh? You've got quite some nerve for a tanuki. But well... I agree with Kasen. I have no issues with forgiving you.
Aya
I'm also really sorry! But thanks to all this, I've got the perfect story!
Remilia
You're forgiven. But we'll be conducting the editorial supervision of the newspaper at the mansion, OK?
Aya
Ah, sure... Ayayaya...
Mamizou's Recipe
Remilia
Sakuya! We've finally retrieved the final ingredient!
Sakuya
Welcome back, milady. That's great news! You've successfully retrieved the mysterious beans!
Flandre
Yay! We'll finally be able to eat the bean sweets!
Suika
That's right. This is what we came here for in the first place.
Yuugi
Well, there are many more mouths to feed now, but I guess that shouldn't be a problem with all the ingredients we have.
Kasen
We can finally take a breather now that the whole thing with the fairies and Mamizou is resolved!
Youmu
Indeed! And now Sakuya can finally teach me how to make sweets!
Sakuya
Yes, of course I'll teach you!
Sakuya
Now to the bean sweets... I wonder what the best way to prepare them is...?
Mamizou
Hm...? Sorry for poking my nose, but do you not know how to prepare these beans?
Sakuya
Not really... But my guess is that we might need to boil them like azuki beans?
Mamizou
Ah... So you don't know how to properly prepare them. Then it's a good thing that I'm still here.
The mysterious beans aren't the same as azuki beans!
Aren't these... cacao beans?
Mamizou
Indeed... Worry not, for I shall give you instructions on how to prepare them.
Sakuya
Oh, wow. I'm surprised a tanuki like you is so knowledgeable about this.
Mamizou
It's less about me being a tanuki and more about where I come from. Anyway, there's one thing you must know.
Youmu
Wh-What would that be?
Mamizou
The way to prepare these beans can't be conveyed in "words." It needs to be understood with the "heart."
Sakuya
Heart, you say...?
Mamizou
Correct. And to teach you how, we will have to have another battle of bullets.
Suika
Oh, I see. A battle of bullets will help with understanding things better. How very Gensokyo-like!
Kasen
Now even I'm interested in this preparation method. I'll join too!
Let's do our best, Sakuya!
Sakuya
In that case, it would be my pleasure to learn this method. But I won't be holding back!
Mamizou
Of course. Only when you go all out will you be able to understand with your heart. Here I come!
Mamizou
Hm, that was pretty good. And you seem to have learned from my teachings, so that's a relief.
Yuugi
Yeah! I can't put it in words, but it sure feels like I've understood everything with my heart.
Youmu
What's important is the temperature and humidity. And a pure heart...! I am now confident that we will be able to nail this!
Mamizou
It seems like you lot have everything under control. I am looking forward to your exquisite bean sweets.
Oni vs. Beans Rematch
Remilia
Oh, so this is how we make bean sweets... It was thanks to Mamizou that we were able to understand it so well!
Youmu
Yes! I'm so grateful that I can now prepare delicious sweets for Lady Yuyuko!
Suika
I know, right? And to think how much we've waited for this moment!
Yuugi
Yeah, we were well rewarded for all the effort we put into cleaning the mansion this whole time!
Kasen
I agree. Hard work never goes to waste! Now let's finally eat...
Wait a minute...
Sakuya seems to be concerned about something...
Sakuya
Oh, did I make it that obvious? Yes, there is still one big problem that hasn't been resolved.
Mamizou
What is it? Are the ingredients not sufficient? Or is there something that you didn't understand?
Sakuya
That's not it. We have enough ingredients, and I've understood the method too. There's something else...
Remilia
What?! There's not enough ice?! Hmph, I guess we'll have to ask Patchy to help...
Flandre
But where is Patchouli? I haven't seen her for a while. Did she go back to read her books in the library?
Sakuya
Um... Speaking of Lady Patchouli... She's been out of action ever since the cleaning in the library was finished.
Flandre
Out of action...? You mean she collapsed again?
Sakuya
Yes, we can't ask her for any help... At least not until her asthma subsides. That would be too cruel...
Kasen
It was a very physically straining job, after all... Finding ice is going to be tough, but we can't possibly be that cruel to her...
Suika
But... Nooooo! That's not fair...! Not after everything we've gone through!
Remilia
All right... I agree with Kasen. We need to come up with another solution.
Youmu
But how exactly can we get such huge quantities of ice out of nowhere...?
I know! How about Cirno?!
We can ask Cirno to freeze some ice for us!
Sakuya
Oh, right! There's Cirno! She could definitely help sort this out!
Suika
That's a relief! You know what they say, a thief one day can be your savior the next!
Kasen
But Cirno got away from us early on... We've looked through the whole mansion, right? She was nowhere to be found...
Yuugi
Maybe she left the mansion...? Youmu, did you see her when you were out in the garden?
Youmu
Oh, yes! I did spot Cirno leaving the mansion while I was working! She was mumbling something about revenge...
Revenge?!
Suika
Heh! Is she going to strike back with some new prank or something? I'd like to see that!
Remilia
I'd prefer the mansion to not suffer any more damage... But if what you heard is true, she should be back anytime now.
Cirno
Hey, maids! I've returned! Show yourselves!
Remilia
Oh, there we go... Nice timing.
Let's go see Cirno!
Remilia
Yes, let's! Sakuya, please continue with the preparations for the sweets with Mamizou in the meanwhile.
Sakuya
As you wish, milady. Good luck!
Remilia
Cirno... So we finally meet again. I assume that you are ready for a rematch, correct?
Cirno
Yeah, sorry for the wait! I struggled earlier, but I won't lose this time!
Kasen
Yeah, about that... Could you please hold on a sec? We need you to do something for us...
Cirno
Hmph! Save it! I'm going to avenge Dai and the others by defeating you all!
Suika
Oh, my. It doesn't look like she's gonna listen.
Yuugi
Ah, it's a pain, but I guess I can go one more round!
Flandre
Yaaaay! I want to play with Cirno too! Are we going to have a battle of bullets then?
Cirno
Hehehe! I came prepared this time! Eat this! OUT WITH THE ONI!
Kasen
Eeek?! B-B-Beans?! Nooooo! Not the beans again!
Cirno
Take this! And that! Hah! Now who's the strongest, huh?! I am! Here, have some more! OUT WITH THE ONI!
Remilia
Getting hit by so many beans would be dangerous, no matter how you look at it...
Suika
O-Ouch...! It hurts! But we've almost got our hands on the tasty bean sweets... We can't be losing to beans at this stage!
Yuugi
You're right...! We can't give up... It's for the bean sweets! Let's mash these beans to a pulp!
Kasen
Wait, what?! Aren't we putting the cart before the horse! Why must we suffer getting hit with beans just to eat beans?!
Remilia
This is no time for hesitation, Kasen. You just have to dodge! Be it beans or bullets―you'll be fine as long as you're not hit!
Kasen
T-True. We're not helping out at Hakurei Shrine for mamemaki this time, so it's fine to dodge! OK, I'm ready! Come at me!
Cirno
Whaaaaaaat?! Y-You guys are even stronger than before!
Kasen
*huff*... I somehow managed to dodge all that. How about we use the same trick for next year's mamemaki too?
Cirno
Argh! This is it for me... I surrender...
Cirno
Grrr... How frustrating! But I'll admit defeat. I'm at your mercy.
Yuugi
Aha! We have your word! And to that, we'll have you help us with the bean sweets preparations!
Cirno
Bean sweets preparations? What are you on about?
Flandre
You know... Sakuya is preparing yummy sweets as we speak. But she says we don't have enough ice!
Remilia
And that's where you come in. We could use your cold powers. You will help, won't you?
Cirno
OH! You need my powers! Yeah, I'll do it! Of course I will! But I want some of those sweets too!
Suika
That's what I wanted to hear! Now we can finally reach our goal!
Kasen
Finally is an understatement! It's been a while since I've felt so exhausted...
Remilia
Indeed. And don't worry, I'll make the arrangements to properly thank you, Cirno.
Cirno
Yaaaaay! It was worth coming back here!
Final Perfect Freeze!
Cirno
So what exactly do you need me to do?
Remilia
Teehee, be honored. Your job is to take care of the final touches.
Suika
The melted bean sweets must be cooled to be set in shape. Your efforts will determine the final look for the sweets!
Cirno
So basically, I just need to use Perfect Freeze on these hot melted sweets, right?!
Kasen
Yes, that's the gist of it. Glad to see that you are a quick learner.
Cirno
Hehe! That's because I'm the STRONGEST! ...But the fact that I lost is still frustrating...
Yuugi
It's always better to know what your limits are. But I do like how you're always up for a challenge!
Cirno
Hmph... I thought things would go my way with all the progress I made last year.
Remilia
You know... You might be pretty strong for a fairy, but I suggest you stop going around challenging oni...
Cirno
I shouldn't...? But this year is colder than usual, and I learned a lot at last year's Shichi-Go-San!
Yes, you did work really hard last year.
Cirno
Right?! That's why I had my hopes up this time...! Hmmph!
Suika
Losing doesn't change the fact that you got stronger. You somehow managed to lead such a massive group after all.
Kasen
Maybe your growth has been more in leadership. And besides, you're not the only one who has grown. We've grown too.
Cirno
Whaaaat?!
Youmu
Of course. We haven't stopped training. So there's no way we won't get stronger.
Yuugi
Beans are our weakness, but we can train to overcome them. Thanks to that, we also got to experience working as maids.
Suika
We were certainly quite busy as maids. It's like all this while we were training without even realizing it.
Cirno
Hm... Really? Maybe working as a maid is a shortcut to getting stronger...?
Um... That makes sense, I guess?
Maids are powerful, right?!
Remilia
Well, you can always consult with Sakuya about it if you like... Ah, look, she's here now...
Sakuya
Sorry for the wait, everyone. Now all that's left is the cooling process.
Mamizou
Look, we've put the sweets in molds. Cirno, can you try freezing them molds and all?
Cirno
All righty! You can count on me!
Yuugi
Wow, so much improvement not only in Cirno's power but also in her control. All the cold air is focused on the sweets.
Sakuya
You're right... The bean sweets are freezing up in an instant, but I can barely feel any cold air come my way.
That's proof of Cirno's growth!
Mamizou
Indeed. I can ascertain that.
Mamizou
Now then, everyone... I present to you... the long-awaited bean sweets!
Suika
Finally! Let's feast already!
Sakuya
Teehee, there's enough for everyone. No need to rush.
Sakuya
Did everyone get one? Then let's all have a taste at once!
Remilia
Great idea. Here's to the completion of the mysterious bean sweets...
Bean-Hungry Maids
Let's eat!
Kasen
Mm! So sweet... so delicious! It's been a while since I ate something so tasty!
Suika
It has this bittersweet flavor... It's so addictive!
Yuugi
Yum! I could eat this nonstop! This would go great with sake!
Remilia
I agree. It would even go well with tea. This will surely help us develop a tolerance for beans!
Flandre
Yeah! They'd also be yummy in cake! Or even other sweets!
Youmu
Great idea! I'm fairly sure Lady Yuyuko will also love this taste!
Mamizou
Oh, that reminds me... There's a tradition behind these sweets in the outside world.
What kind of a tradition?
(Is she talking about Valentine's Day?)
Mamizou
It takes place about ten days after Setsubun. People give these bean sweets to their friends and loved ones.
Yuugi
Oh, that sounds interesting. It's like the complete opposite of mamemaki! Such a sweet event.
Remilia
I've never heard of this, either. I'll ask Patchy about it later.
Flandre
That's right, Patchouli! Is she still asleep? Let's take these sweets to her later!
Sakuya
Good idea. Lady Patchouli will surely be delighted.
Cirno
And I'm going to tell Dai all about it! I'm so going to brag about this in front of all the other fairies!
Mamizou
How nice... As an outsider, it's great to see that such a nostalgic tradition is finding its way here.
Suika
Interesting. I'm going to try asking Yukari all about this the next time I see her.
Youmu
Lady Yukari seems knowledgeable. She would know about this for sure. Maybe even Lady Yuyuko might be aware...
Sanae would probably love to talk about it.
Mamizou
That's true. I suggest you keep spreading info about this bean sweets tradition.
Mamizou
I'll take your leave now. And I'll take some sweets with me if you don't mind... a reward for Aya and a souvenir for Nue.
Kasen
Wow, Mamizou, you sure know how to jump on any opportunity...
Suika
Hahaha, let her have some. It will help spread the word, and maybe then we'll have more opportunities to eat them later!
Kasen
That's true... I've also taken a liking to them, so I'll try spreading the word too.
Kasen
(Sumireko might know more if it's something that originated from the outside world...)
Distribute the Bean Sweets!
Remilia
Thank you all for accepting my invitation and coming here today.
Yuugi
We haven't been here since the bean sweets thing, right? I still can't get over how great they tasted.
Kasen
I wanted to extend my thanks to you for that as well.
Kasen
Looking at everyone who's gathered here, is it safe to say that this is related to the bean sweets?
Remilia
That's right. Suika came to me with something, which is why I have asked you all to gather here at my mansion.
Suika knows something?
Suika
Yeah! Sooooooo let me take over the explanations!
Suika
OK, so I assume you guys remember the tradition behind those bean sweets, right?
Kasen
Yes, Mamizou told us that people give these bean sweets to their friends and loved ones.
Suika
Exactly! So that gave me a brilliant idea! Can't we use these bean sweets as a replacement for the roasted beans?!
Yuugi
A replacement for the roasted beans? Um... I don't think I follow...
Suika
I mean... Don't you remember the horror we had to face at the shrine?
Kasen
You're talking about mamemaki, right? Of course I remember. It was so horrible that I'd erase it from my memory if I could.
You all had such a terrible time back then...
Yuugi
Yeah... But didn't we do that whole thing with eating the bean sweets to build a tolerance against mamemaki?
Yuugi
Well, I guess I understand if you just want to eat more of 'em...
Suika
Let me finish! The beans hurt precisely because they're those roasted beans.
Remilia
Basically, what Suika is trying to say, is that getting hit by these bean sweets wouldn't even hurt. And they are delicious!
Suika
Exactly! They're safe, delicious, and way better than those roasted beans! Who would mind getting hit by these!
Yuugi
Oh, I get it now. So you're saying we should spread these bean sweets around, right?
Remilia
Distribute would be a more appropriate word. Simply put, she wants this tradition to catch on.
Suika
Yeah, that's why I came to Remilia with this idea...
Remilia
I saw it as just another step in our battle against beans, so I decided to organize all of this!
Kasen
I see. You're like the executive committee member who will be overseeing everything. Great, count me in!
You can count me in too!
It would be a pleasure to help!
Yuugi
You guys sure are up for anything! OK, then I'm in too!
Suika
Yeah! I knew you'd all help! Now we just have to wait till the bean sweets are ready.
Remilia
You needn't worry about that. Sakuya! Everything is ready, right?
Sakuya
Yes, milady. I just need to load them onto the trolley.
Yuugi
Fully prepared, I see. But I must say that I'm a bit surprised at how literally everyone's helping with this.
Sakuya
Well, we were looking to show our gratitude for all your help last time. And Suika's plan just happened to come along.
Suika
Now that everyone's caught up... Let's get ready.
Kasen
Ready for what? To distribute bean sweets?
Remilia
Obviously. And since all of this is organized by the Scarlet Devil Mansion, I'll have you dress up in maid uniforms again.
Yuugi
Oh, it's like a dress for the occasion sort of thing, huh? Well, I don't mind.
Kasen
I suppose I should have expected this with Remilia as the organizer. Oh well... It is a type of uniform as you say...
And they're cute! It's a great idea!
Remilia
Of course, I will also be accompanying you all in a maid uniform. That will give us a better sense of unity.
Yuugi
Makes sense. But what is the real maid gonna be doing?
Sakuya
I will be staying back at the mansion. There are still a lot of repairs and preparations to be taken care of here.
Kasen
You're as busy as ever, I see. OK then, I guess we should get going.
We'll take care of distributing the bean sweets!
Sakuya
Please do. I am sure you will all achieve what you've set out to do.
Suika
Sooooooo now that everything's clear, let's get changed and head on out!
These Beans Are Sweet?!
Yuugi
Wow... This sure is a huge trolley. And we're expected to distribute all these sweets...?
Suika
If we're going to be doing this, we might as well go big and go all out!
Suika
Besides, PLAYER already did something similar at the end of last year.
Oh, that's right! This is actually quite similar!
Remilia
Sakuya and Meiling told me about that event. Actually, I even took some ideas from there.
Kasen
Still... Just look at all these sweets... You sure have gone all out. Sakuya must have had a hard time preparing all of this.
Remilia
Heehee, don't go underestimating my Sakuya. This is just a taste of what she's capable of when she gives it her all.
Suika
I've been to plenty of your parties... and Sakuya is always so composed like she could throw a feast every day, no problem.
A f-feast every day?!
Maids are amazing...!
Remilia
Exactly. I can say with confidence that the head maid of my Scarlet Devil Mansion is the best there is in all of Gensokyo.
Cirno
The BEST in Gensokyo?! Even better than ME?! Who might that be... Oh, look, it's the maid army!
Daiyousei
You're all dressed up in matching outfits again. Are you headed somewhere together?
Suika
Oh, it's Cirno with her buddies. Buzzing with energy as usual.
Cirno
Sup! Piece and Sunny are with me too! By the way, what's that huge cart you've got there?
Remilia
Heehee, nice timing. Do you remember the sweets you helped us with last time? We are going around distributing them.
Cirno
The last time...? You mean those yummy sweets you made me freeze?!
Sunny Milk
What? What's going on, Cirno?! Not fair! What have you been doing behind our backs?!
Clownpiece
And all while I had to face that horror in the basement... I should've known Cirno was involved in something crazy!
Star Sapphire
Forget that... what exactly are these bean sweets anyway? Cirno was bragging about them a while back, but...
Kasen
Well, I guess showing you would be quickest. See, it's just as Cirno said. They're delicious sweets!
Here, have some!
Luna Child
Hmmm, so these are the bean sweets... They're kind of the same color as coffee.
Sunny Milk
You're right! They also look bitter like coffee! Are you sure these taste good?
Cirno
They ARE yummy, so don't compare them to that disgusting coffee! I tasted the sweets myself last time!
Luna Child
Hey! I heard that! Coffee might be bitter, but it's delicious, OK?!
Sunny Milk
Really? I prefer milk over coffee, though.
Star Sapphire
But look, Luna is right. They sure look black-ish... Don't tell me they're salty like soy sauce...
Yuugi
Wow, these fairies sure are going at it...
Remilia
By the way, my favorite drink is the tea made by Sakuya.
Kasen
Not you too, Remilia! Well, we have a lot of variety, so take your time and have a look.
Clownpiece
Wow, look, there's a round one too! It looks like a muddy dango! How fun!
Daiyousei
Hm, I wonder what kind of drinks these would go well with... What drinks do you like, Miss PLAYER?
Hm, like green tea.
I love ramune soda!
Cirno
I prefer cold drinks. But usually, people only serve hot tea...
Kasen
Oh look, first Remilia and now even PLAYER and Cirno are chiming in. This is getting out of hand.
Suika
Haha, this is quite interesting in itself, but yeah, OK... Attention everyone!
Suika
How about we battle it out to decide which flavor is the best once and for all?
Sunny Milk
A battle of bullets! What a great idea! I'm in!
Clownpiece
Me too! I'll show you a LUNATIC TIME in this battle for sure!
Cirno
Oh really? Like I'm going to lose! I'm the STRONGEST, after all!
I won't lose either!
Suika
Yeah, that's what I wanna hear! Now guys! This will prove which flavor is the best, so don't hold back!
Cirno
NOOOOO! PLAYER, you guys weren't half bad! Aaaaah! It's frustrating, but I'll admit defeat!
Daiyousei
I thought we might have grown and gotten better by now... But I guess the same goes for Miss PLAYER...
Yuugi
There ya go, here are the bean sweets we promised. These ones are super sweet!
Cirno
Oh, right, I almost forgot! This one's mine!
Cirno
Mmm! So yummy!
Sunny Milk
Look at her go at it... I guess Cirno was telling the truth.
Star Sapphire
Let's have some too then...! Wow! They really are sweet and delicious!
Clownpiece
You're right! I've never had such sweets before! So sweet! So LUNATIC!
Luna Child
The slight bitterness just brings out the sweetness even more! These would probably go well with coffee!
Daiyousei
They'll probably taste nice with black tea too. I'm so happy to receive such delicious sweets!
Suika
Glad you like 'em! We're gonna distribute these to the others too, so please spread the word!
Cirno
Yeah! Sure thing! I'll brag about these sweets to all my friends at school!
Kasen
Thank you. That would be a great help. OK everyone, let's head to our next destination.
Remilia
The next destination... is the Human Village going by what's closest.
Remilia
All right everyone, let's keep up this pace and distribute the rest of the sweets!
Cat and Bean Sweets
Yuugi
Phew, we're finally at the Human Village. So, how do we go about doing this?
Suika
Hm, how about we just randomly parade through the streets? We're bound to stand out in our outfits.
Kasen
Well, you're right about the standing out part... But did you notice the KIND of looks we're getting?
There's a sort of uneasiness in the air...
Remilia
...It's understandable. This is just the sort of reaction I would expect toward a group consisting of some oni and a vampire.
Suika
Huh? But I've stayed at an inn with Yuugi here once before. We never got such looks back then...
Yuugi
Yeah, but back then, we were in the midst of an incident, if I'm not wrong. The situation was different from now.
Kasen
Anyway, if we want to get anything done here, we first need to find a place where youkai are welcome.
In that case, how about Suzunaan?
Remilia
Suzunaan... Oh, right. I've heard about it from Patchy. Isn't it a rental bookstore that also deals in demon books?
Kasen
Now that you mention it, that place is actually quite accepting of youkai. What are we waiting for then? Let's go.
Suika
Hellooooo! Anybody there?
Kosuzu
Ah, welcome... Uh... What? Oni maids...?! How adorable!
Keine
Oh, and PLAYER is here too! This is quite an odd group.
Kasen
Actually, we came here to distribute a little something.
Remilia
We recently learned about this tradition linked with bean sweets, and we're trying to make it catch on in Gensokyo.
Kosuzu
Bean sweets, you say? Ah, is that the same tradition Miss Mamizou was talking about?!
Keine
I might have heard of it too. Something about giving bean sweets to your close friends and loved ones, was it?
Remilia
Excellent. You two already know about it. Yes, we've come here to spread this tradition.
Keine
Perfect timing! I wanted to tell the kids at school all about it. It would be a good opportunity to give them these sweets.
???
What's this? There are so many people! Is there a festival going on or something?
Keine
Hm? Oh, it's Chen. That means... your mistress must be with you, right?
Chen
Mehehe! I'm out shopping for textbooks with Lady Ran today!
Ran
Suzunaan sure is bustling with people today. Those outfits... is it the maid for a day group from the Scarlet Devil Mansion?
Suika
Oh, look who we have here! Ran and Chen... the Yukari duo! Nice timing, you guys!
Kosuzu
We were just talking about the bean sweets! Have you heard about them?
Ran
Bean sweets? Ah, yes. I heard about them from Youmu just the other day. And honestly, they have piqued my interest.
Chen
Mine too! We were talking about tasting those bean sweets the other day!
Remilia
That's some nice timing. We are currently going around distributing those sweets.
Ran
I see. So that's why there is a cart out front... It must be full of those bean sweets, correct?
Kasen
That's right. This is a good opportunity to distribute the sweets to everyone here.
Yuugi
Whoa! Hold it right there! Giving away sweets just like that is a bit boring, don't ya think?
I-Is it?
Suika
Yeah! Let's have a battle of bullets with the bean sweets at stake, like we did with the fairies!
Keine
Oh, how very interesting. I accept that challenge.
Kosuzu
Yes, please! This would be a great opportunity for me to show off the results of my daily training!
Chen
Mehehe! You can't beat me and Lady Ran!
Remilia
Oh my, everyone actually seems on board. Well then, PLAYER, you better not hold back either.
Suika
Now THAT was a good battle! And now, as promised, you can have some bean sweets!
Kosuzu
Yay! Ever since I heard about them, I've been wanting to know what these sweets taste like!
Yuugi
Glad to hear it! Go on, have some... and here's one for the little kitten too...
Kasen
Wait, Yuugi! Is it OK to feed these sweets to a beast youkai...?
Kosuzu
Oh, I think I heard Miss Mamizou telling all the little tanuki something about it... Something like...
Kosuzu
"These godly sweets might be like a drug to me, but to you, it's a deadly poison."
Kosuzu
"Don't you ever, ever sneak a bite! Got it?"
Ran
I-Is that true?! Then we should be careful. We need to wait until we know they are safe for sure.
Chen
Meow?! You can't just exclude us! That's not fair!
Remilia
Oh, don't worry. Sakuya prepared some other sweets too. These baked sweets should be safe.
Ran
Really? Let me be the poison tester, just in case... *nom* *nom* Yes, these are delicious and seem to have no ill effects.
Chen
So I'm allowed to have some then? Yay! I get to eat sweets with everyone!
Sakuya did a good job predicting such a scenario...!
Keine
Definitely! I'll have to keep this in mind, but just to be sure, those other sweets are safe for everyone, right?
Remilia
Seems like it. But anything in excess is poison. So please be careful about overeating.
Keine
Yes, everything in moderation, right? The more delicious something is, the more careful we need to be!
Chen
Yeah, I'll be careful too! Meow... but these really are yummy!
Blizzard Bullets!
Suika
It sure was a good idea to go to the Human Village, especially since we managed to distribute the sweets to Keine.
Kasen
Yes, all the kids should get to eat these sweets now. We did pretty good, didn't we?
Yuugi
I know, right? Now I want to go back and enjoy savoring the sweets in peace.
Yeah, let's go back... I'm starting to get hungry.
I think the fatigue is getting to me...
Remilia
Yes, it's getting cold too. I'll have a nice cup of hot tea once I get back home.
Suika
Come on, let's go! It's really getting cold now...
Suika
Hm... Huh? Wait a minute... Did the temperature just drop suddenly?
Kasen
I don't think we can call this just "cold" anymore! Look! A snowstorm is brewing!
Remilia
Unbelievable! A blizzard out of nowhere...! Is everyone all right?!
Suika
Th-This is bad... Brrr... It's soooooo cold! We're all going to end up frozen, just like these bean sweets!
Yuugi
It's not THAT cold, you know... Aaaah...?! *stumble*
Remilia
That was quite a fall... I can't blame her, though. When it's this cold, everything is bound to be frozen and slippery...
You OK, Yuugi...?
Remilia
We need to do something... If this snow keeps up, we won't be able to move the trolley anymore.
Suika
Um... Sorry to say this, but it's already stuck... I think the wheel is frozen...
???
Oh my, what are you doing lugging such a huge cart around?
Yuugi
Hm? Who's that? And what's with that airheaded question at a time like this...?
Letty
I'm the mastermind behind all of this... Just kidding. What's in your cart?
Remilia
It's filled with bean sweets. We were distributing them until just earlier.
Letty
Oh my, bean sweets! How wonderful! I see you've still got plenty left...
Yuugi
Well, yeah! We had a lot to begin with!
Letty
Oh, really? Then it must be my lucky day. Could you give me some?
Suika
You can't just show up here and expect us to hand over our sweets. Are you threatening to freeze us if we don't?
Yuugi
Where's the fun in just handing them over? If you want some, you'll have to battle for 'em.
Are we having a snowball fight? I'm good at those!
Kasen
Hehe, how reassuring, PLAYER.
Remilia
*sigh* I guess we have no choice... Let's get this over with, then go back home.
Letty
Teehee! Anything for those tasty bean sweets! I won't be holding back!
Letty
Oh my, you're burning with such passion. I'm going to get myself burnt if I'm not careful.
Remilia
You weren't holding anything back either. Do you want the sweets that bad?
Letty
Well... I have my reasons...
Suika
Huh?! You knew about the bean sweets all along?!
Letty
Yes. I heard about them from Cirno. She shared some with me, but...
You wanted to eat more?
They were so delicious you couldn't stop yourself?
Letty
Exactly! I wanted to have some more, so I went looking for you all.
Suika
So that's what this is about. You should have just said so to begin with...
Kasen
I suppose that's a good enough reason as any. Here's your share.
Thank you for the winter this year!
Letty
Um... Would it be possible to get more of these?
Suika
Really? You want more?! I think that's more than enough for one person. You like them that much, huh?
Letty
Well, yes. They're so sweet, and I love how they melt in my mouth... And I know about the gifting tradition, so...
Letty
I want to eat a lot myself, but I'd also like some to give as gifts to the people close to me. This isn't enough for both.
Remilia
*sigh* OK, fine. You can take as much as you like. It will make it easier for us to bring the trolley back to the mansion.
Make sure you don't eat them all, OK?!
Letty
Wow, this is wonderful! I am more than satisfied with this many!
Suika
Glad to see you're happy! You're a winter youkai, so distributing these sweets kind of suits you!
Remilia
Yes, that would certainly do well for her image. I'm kind of counting on you being a promoter for our bean sweets.
Letty
Heehee, now I've got to live up to your expectations. I am grateful for all these bean sweets, after all.
Yuugi
Tell Cirno we said hello!
Suika
That sure was a heartwarming encounter, even though it was amidst a snowstorm! I somehow stopped noticing the cold.
Kasen
The snowstorm seems to have calmed down too... Wait... What exactly caused this drop in temperature to begin with?
Remilia
Don't think too much about it. Let's just get back to the mansion already.
It's pitch dark now.
Yuugi
Yeah, I almost forgot what we were doing before all this. Let's go and warm up inside.
Oni and Bean Sweets
Suika
Ah... nice and warm! It's good to finally be back inside.
Yuugi
It may not have been smooth sailing, but I think we all deserve a good rest.
Kasen
True... Oh, look, it's Reimu and Marisa! What brings you here?
Reimu
I heard about the bean sweets at the shrine, so I got curious and came here. You still have some left, right?
Marisa
I heard about the bean sweets from Patchouli. Are they really so melt-in-your-mouth sweet that it takes your breath away?
Remilia
Oh my, the rumors have spread that far, have they? I didn't expect our marketing strategy to be so effective.
Suika
Right?! I bet the crow tengu newspapers will be raving about it soon since they hate being slow to cover the latest trend.
I wonder if Hatate will win this time.
Yuugi
Oh, you mean the Kakashi Spirit News, eh? Yeah, I guess that newspaper is Aya's biggest rival.
Reimu
I wonder which will be first... the extra by Hatate or Aya. In either case, you better be careful about locking up the doors.
Remilia
Yes, we don't want a repeat of the fairy fiasco. I'll enforce editorial supervision on any tengu coverage of the story.
Sakuya
Sorry to keep you waiting, milady. I'm done with the teatime preparations. Follow me, please.
Remilia
Thank you for your hard work, Sakuya. Come on, maid group... Follow me!
Reimu
Teatime just for the maid group?! Hey! We're your guests, you know! You can't just leave us here and have your teatime!
Marisa
Yeah, you heard her! That's called inequality, you know! We demand tea and bean sweets!
Sakuya
Calm down, you two. Don't worry. I've already prepared your share and set it aside.
Marisa
Hmmph! Fine, I'll let it slide today... But in return, I'll go visit Patchouli later.
Kasen
Um... So are we the guests or the maids...? Oh well, I humbly accept your invitation.
Remilia
I'd like to officially thank each and every one of you. Thanks to you, this mansion has regained its scarlet splendor.
Suika
You don't need to thank us. We came for the bean sweets, and it's not like we could just leave after seeing what happened.
Sakuya
Even so, your service was even better than I expected. And being maids of the mansion, you deserve to be rewarded.
Are we going to get lots of godly bean sweets?!
Remilia
Yes. It's not as lively as our usual parties, but we've prepared tea and bean sweets for you all. Make yourself at home.
Yuugi
Sweet! I will! And it's good to change it up once in a while!
Kasen
I agree. But this is teatime so you shouldn't party as hard as you normally do, OK? There is a proper etiquette for this...
Suika
Don't worry about it, Kasen. We don't usually do formalities in Gensokyo. And aren't you obsessed with the bean sweets too?
Remilia
Heehee, your face is giving it away. You don't need to hold back. You can eat to your heart's content.
Kasen
I-If you insist. And I suppose it's OK since we're eating these beans to overcome our weakness to them...
Kasen
...I just realized something. Do you really think people will be OK with throwing something as delicious as these sweets?
Yuugi
Hm? You've got a point there. If I was meant to be doing the throwing, I'd surely eat them myself instead.
Kasen
Right?! So can we really say that Suika's plan to replace the roasted beans with these bean sweets was a success...?
Don't worry! I'll throw the bean sweets at you!
Suika
Well that settles that. I guess we don't need to worry about it!
Remilia
Good. It sounds like all our anti-bean measures should be sufficient.
Suika
Of course! I'm not afraid of next year's Setsubun anymore!
Yuugi
You say that, but you seem to enjoy Setsubun every year anyway. But well, I agree that it's not scary!
Kasen
I'd expect nothing less from you two... And I suppose I too have overcome some of my fear with all of this.
Kasen
But, you know... If it has to be beans, I'd prefer the bean sweets.
Then let's distribute bean sweets next year as well!
Kasen
Yes. It would be nice if the tradition of distributing bean sweets would catch on instead of the whole throwing beans tradition.
Kasen
Haha, I think this is the first time I've ever actually looked forward to Setsubun.
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