Nemuno Sakata
Nemuno Sakata's Fantasy Rebirth Story
Nemuno
...Good. Everything's prepped for tomorrow.
I brought in the sign, Miss Nemuno!
I also finished washing the dishes!
Nemuno
Oh, there you are, PLAYER! Thanks for helpin' me close up.
Nemuno
That was a lotta work, so ya must be tired. Take a seat while I go make some tea.
Nemuno
Here ya go. It's hot, so be careful, OK?
Thank you!
I'll cool it down by blowing on it!
Nemuno
...It's gotten pretty quiet 'round 'ere.
Nemuno
It wasn't so long ago that noisy customers would keep chattin' away after closin' hours.
Nemuno
I used to brandish this 'ere cleaver and yell, "Out! Come back tomorrow"!
(I-I bet that worked really well!)
Nemuno
But now that the incident's gettin' closer, the greater youkai's takin' action, and all the humans 'n' youkai are stayin' indoors.
Nemuno
It's ironic how I miss all that noise now that it's gone.
Yeah, Gensokyo's all in a panic over the incident...
But I'll never stop coming to your restaurant!
Nemuno
PLAYER...
Nemuno
It's probably a bit late to be askin' this, but aren't you afraid of me?
I was scared when I first heard you were a yamanba...
But now I'm only scared of how yummy your food is!
Nemuno
Hahaha! Now that's a welcome surprise!
Nemuno
Still...
Nemuno
Most people are keepin' indoors, but you came all the way out 'ere by yourself. You've got guts for someone so small.
Nemuno
...And thanks for sayin' that. It means a lot.
Nemuno
...
Nemuno
I don't s'pose you'd be interested in stayin' here in my sanctuary?
Nemuno
I'm guessin' things are only gonna get worse in the Human Village and the rest of Gensokyo.
Nemuno
There might be riots, and the youkai are bound to cause more trouble.
Nemuno
But most importantly, once that incident thing starts...
Nemuno
...you might get hurt.
Nemuno
I can't let children put themselves in danger. That goes against my nature as a yamanba.
Nemuno
...But even if that wasn't the case, I wouldn't wanna lose you, PLAYER. I've taken quite a likin' to ya.
Nemuno
If you stayed here in my territory, I could protect you.
I'm really happy to hear you say that, Miss Nemuno.
Nemuno
Then...!
But I've decided to face the incident with everyone.
I know I'm just a kid, but I'm sure I can help somehow.
Nemuno
I see...
Nemuno
Then I'll help you however I can. But you've gotta at least let me protect you when you're here in me restaurant.
Of course! Thanks, Miss Nemuno!
Oh, and before I forget, I was asked to give this to you.
Nemuno
Hm? That's a fancy box... There's a letter too.
Nemuno
"Hello, Miss Nemuno Sakata. How have you been?"
Nemuno
"I've heard nothing but good things about your restaurant. I should've expected as much from a yamanba."
Nemuno
"Yamanba youkai have been around for a long time. They live in the mountains, far removed from human villages."
Nemuno
"You could say they live on the border between humans and gods."
Nemuno
"Now then, I suppose I should get to the point. We have prepared a gift for you."
Nemuno
"The origins of this costume have also become a thing of fantasy, so I'm sure you'll do it justice."
Nemuno
"We'll be counting on you when the time comes. Sincerely, Okina Matara."
Nemuno
Heh, that Gensokyo sage sure knows her stuff. So I'm guessin' this is one of those costumes they've been handin' out...
Nemuno
I-It's pretty flashy, huh?
Nemuno
But for some reason, I feel like it'd be pretty fun to wear!
Nemuno
Thanks for bringing this to me, PLAYER. And please tell Okina Matara that I understood her message.
No problem! Oh, and I was told you're meant to―
―make a pose like this when you wear that dress!
Nemuno
Huh? Um, OK. I'll give it a go.
All right, I better get going!
See you tomorrow, Miss Nemuno!
Nemuno
Yeah, take care. Make sure you call for me if you encounter any trouble!
Nemuno
PLAYER. I think I get what I saw in you now.
Nemuno
You're brave and calm under pressure despite being so young. You keep moving forward while lending a hand to others...
Nemuno
Just like Kintoki.
Costume Presentation
Nemuno Sakata
Yamanba live in solitude. That's why the other mountain youkai tend to distrust us. We're all but forgotten by humans and youkai, so I'm honestly grateful that you're scared of me. Though I never thought it'd be my cookin' skills that you fear!
