Koishi Komeiji
Koishi Komeiji's Fantasy Rebirth Story
(I can't find Koishi anywhere!)
(Where could she be?)
Koishi
*pat* *pat* *pat* *pat* *pat* *pat* *pat* *pat*
Koishi
*belly rubs* *belly rubs* *belly rubs* *belly rubs* *belly rubs*
Ah, there you are!
Koishi
Oh no, you found me!
What are you doing?
Koishi
Umm... playing with these big friendly doggos!
Koishi
I hadn't been home in a while, so I'm just taking it easy. I'm surprised you knew to look for me here!
I checked everywhere. Even the surface...
Koishi
No way?!
Koishi
That's crazy! What if you couldn't see me? Were you just gonna keep on searching forever?
Koishi
...
Koishi
Guess you found me though. You're pretty amazing.
Koishi
How come you were looking for me? Everyone's supposed to forget that I exist...
Koishi
Actually, this isn't the first time. You always find me like this.
Koishi
What could that mean...?
Koishi
Uhhhh...
Now you mention it, it is pretty strange...
Koishi
Maybe you're like me?
Koishi
But how can we check? Hmm, this is tricky...
Koishi
Hrmmm... Hrmmmmm...!
(Is Koishi... trying to think?)
Koishi
HRMMMMM!
Koishi
...Ah! Just now, you were thinking that I was thinking about something, right?
Koishi
You were, weren't you?!
Well, yeah, but...
Koishi
I knew it! But the truth is...
Koishi
...I wasn't thinking about anything at all!
No way?!
Koishi
If I look like I'm feeling something or thinking about something...
Koishi
...I only look that way. I told you that sometime after we met.
Koishi
If I look like I'm having a conversation or communicating with someone...
Koishi
...then you're seeing things. I told you that on the day we met.
Koishi
If I look like I'm laughing, I'm not.
Koishi
If I look like I'm crying, I'm not.
Koishi
Right now it might look like I'm telling you about myself, but I'm not.
Koishi
Even if it looks like I'm thinking about something and trying to act on my thoughts...
Koishi
...it's just a coincidence.
Koishi
One that comes about because of your desire to talk to me.
...
Koishi
As for me, I really love having fun.
Koishi
I love my cute pets, and I love my big sister.
Koishi
And...
Koishi
...I love you too.
M-Me?
Koishi
Actually, no. These feelings...
Koishi
...are just another fantasy.
Koishi
The Lost Word Incident is close now.
Koishi
You need to leave.
Koishi
You need to leave and get as far away from here as possible.
Koishi
Run, and don't look back.
I... I can't do that!
Koishi
You're so kind.
Koishi
But that kindness is holding you back.
Koishi
You want to sacrifice yourself even though you don't have to... even though it would make no difference.
Koishi
All it would do is hold me and the others back. So, please, run.
Koishi
What don't you understand?
Koishi
You staying here will only make things worse.
Koishi
This was never where you belong.
...?
Koishi
It's all right. That just means you don't have to worry. You don't owe this place anything.
Koishi
You're not one of us. This isn't your responsibility to bear.
Koishi
I only want to keep you safe. I want you to keep yourself safe.
Koishi
Don't get attached to me. Or anyone here, for that matter...
Koishi
...because it won't be long until we part.
...
OK, Koishi. I understand.
Koishi
You do? Then it was all worth it.
No, not that.
Koishi
What then?
I understand a part of myself that I'd hidden away.
Koishi
...
Everything you just said...
Koishi
...
...was my own subconscious anxiety speaking.
Koishi
Hm, it sounds like you really do understand.
Koishi
Even with my third eye pressed shut, I can still see a faint shadow of the world through it.
Koishi
The you I see there isn't exactly happy...
Koishi
...but you're not sad, either. If anything, you're―
Koishi
...No, never mind. This sort of stuff is kinda out of my comfort zone.
Koishi
There's no point thinking about it anymore! And that includes looking like I'm thinking about it!
I can't thank you enough, Koishi.
Koishi
Teehee!
This is for you...!
Koishi
What is it?!
It's a gift from the sages, but it's also from me!
Miss Yukari said you're our secret weapon!
Koishi
She did?!
Koishi
I dunno what that means, but it sounds fun! Actually, I've seen the greater youkai handing out cute outfits before!
Koishi
I wanna see it! Can I open it?! Pleeeease!
Of course. Go ahead!
Koishi
Th-This is...!
Koishi
Wow!
You look pleased, and that's enough for me!
Koishi
Thank you, PLAYER! I'll thank the sages subconsciously, too!
Koishi
I'm sure Satori and the others will be jealous when I show it to them!
It's a little grown up, but it suits you perfectly!
Koishi
Oh!
Koishi
You really think I look like a grown up?! Teehee!
Koishi
Now I've got this outfit, I'm gonna give it my all!
Koishi
Lost Word Incident? Pah, bring it on!
Koishi
I'll show it who's boss!
Costume Presentation
Koishi Komeiji
I think the reason I am like how I am now is because I love Satori so much... What? Why do I think that? I just do! Playing with you is fun and I treasure the fun I have with Satori just as much. That's all it is.
