Benben Tsukumo
Benben Tsukumo's Fantasy Rebirth Story
Benben
Thanks for coming to our concert, everyone. I hope you enjoy my solo performance until Yatsuhashi returns.
Benben
We used to just be old tools, but now we can sing and perform... I'm really thankful to Raiko for making this possible.
Benben
Tsukumogami are abandoned tools turned into youkai. We resent our former owners and the world that made us.
Benben
However, there are some people who find joy in the music I pour my heart and soul into.
Benben
Hehe, and that makes me genuinely happy. Thanks, everyone.
Benben
I should ask Raiko to join us for our next concert. Maybe we could go all out and play some rock music.
Benben
I'm better at playing melancholic ballads and melodies, but it'd be nice to play something different for a change.
That sounds like a really fun concert!
(I wonder what biwa and koto rock music sounds like!)
Benben
I'm sure Yatsuhashi would also enjoy playing some rock music for you all.
Benben
Hehe, I don't even have to ask her to know that 'cause she's like a sister to me.
Benben
...No, our bond is even stronger than that. I'd say we know each other better than some blood-related sisters.
Benben
Sorry, I'm rambling, aren't I? All right, I'm gonna play another―
Anxious Fan
Do you think the rumors about the big incident are true...? I came here to try and forget about it, but...
Worried Fan
Yeah, I doubt we'll be able to go out to concerts like this once it gets here. I'm scared to think what might happen.
Anxious Fan
Me too. But it's not like there's anything weak youkai like us can do about it...
Benben
(...I'm glad everyone came to our concert, but it seems they're still worried about the big incident.)
Benben
(I get it... It's not easy staying calm while some mysterious and terrifying threat is looming.)
Benben
(There must be something I can do...)
Benben
...Listen up, everyone.
Benben
I know that you're all worried about the rumors... I'm worried too.
Benben
But I know a girl who, despite everything, is doing all that she can to stop the incident.
Benben
She never gives up hope, no matter what gets in her way. You can hear her defiant spirit in the music she plays.
Benben
I've never seen such a brave child before.
Benben
I'm not trying to say that you all have to be as brave as her, but...
Benben
Even weaklings can become a force to be reckoned with! There's nothing to be worried about if we all stand together!
(Wow...! Miss Benben's speech inspired everyone!)
Miss Benben! Play a rock song!
Benben
Good idea!
Benben
I was planning to wait until Yatsuhashi got back before going all out, but...
Benben
That was awesome!
Benben
I know the future is uncertain, but...
Benben
Don't forget that if worse comes to worst, the sages and the other strong people of Gensokyo will protect you.
Benben
Of course, I'll also help out with what little power I have.
Benben
We want to protect you...
Benben
You may think this is because the strong have a duty to protect the weak.
Benben
And, well, you wouldn't be wrong about that.
Benben
But there's another reason...
Benben
It's because we want you to know that with a little courage, you can protect someone too.
Benben
If the tables ever turn on us, the weak will have to protect the strong.
Benben
It'll be like a rebellion, an uprising, where the protected become the protectors.
Benben
So there might come a time when I'll have to rely on all of you. Can I count on you?
Audience
Of course!
Benben
Hehe, thanks!
Benben
Also, I was meaning to mention this earlier, but we each received a beautiful dress recently.
Benben
They were graciously given to us along with an important duty, so we thought we'd save them for a special occasion...
Benben
And today seems pretty special to me! Yatsuhashi should be done changing soon.
Benben
We'll perform the next song in those dresses. And we've chosen the perfect song to match.
Benben
Let's end this night with a peaceful melody, free of all fears and concerns.
Costume Presentation
Benben Tsukumo
You're weaker than me and Yatsuhashi, but you have a different sort of strength. I guess determining who's stronger than who isn't that simple after all. I'm still new to being a tsukumogami, so please teach me what it means to be strong, OK?
