Lossy's Journal

Remilia

It's finally time for the second Scarlet Devil Mansion Prank Party!

Remilia

There'll be no restrictions on pranks for this one! But you can use candies to gain immunity from being pranked!

Sakuya

But remember, the number of candies is limited. Be careful not to eat too many.

Sakuya

If you don't have any to hand over, there's no telling how many pranks you'll fall victim to.

Rumia

Huh?! No one told me about this!

Rumia

Gah! And here I thought I'd get to stuff myself with candies. *nom* Looks like I'll have to take it slow. *nom*

Koakuma

You just ate two more...

Cirno

Mnm! Buh I bwanna eat candee!

Daiyousei

Byeah, be too! I can't beleib bwis!

Koakuma

Please don't speak with your mouths full... We need to stop everyone from eating all the candies quick.

Koakuma

Who's that...?

Wakasagihime

Whoa... This place is packed!

Kagerou

Everyone's dressed differently to normal. Were we supposed to wear outfits like that too?

Sekibanki

Stop staring at people. They'll think we're weird. Nobody said anything about special outfits, so don't sweat it!

Sekibanki

Anyway, I have some right here. I brought them just in case. Now, let's go stuff ourselves silly with candy!

Koakuma

If you have costumes, why haven't you changed into them?

Wakasagihime

Koakuma?! W-W-Were you listening to us just now?!

Kagerou

I-I don't know what you're talking about! We thought we could participate in our regular clothes―

Koakuma

But I heard Miss Sekibanki say she brought costumes.

Koakuma

And yet you haven't changed into them... I wonder why...!

Sekibanki

I-It's no use! She heard everything!

Wakasagihime

To tell you the truth, we didn't know what kind of costumes we needed, so we asked Mister Rinnosuke to make us some.

Kagerou

But when we tried them on, they were kinda... embarrassing. And since the rules say costumes aren't mandatory...

Koakuma

It'll be such a waste if you don't wear them, though... Especially since you got them custom-made.

Koakuma

That's why you gotta change right now!

Grassroots Youkai Network

Huh?!

Koakuma

C'mon, the changing room's this way!

Grassroots Youkai Network

Noooo!

Koakuma

Stop being so shy and come on out!

Wakasagihime

I don't feel as embarrassed as I thought I would. It fits perfectly, and I look just like Kagerou!

Sekibanki

It's so comfy. That shopkeeper's a pretty good costume maker.

Kagerou

Um, what about me? D-Do I look OK? What do you think, PLAYER?

You all look great!

It's like you've all switched places!

Wakasagihime

Whoa, PLAYER! When did you get here?!

Koakuma

I asked her to come check out your big costume reveal!

Kagerou

I feel like everyone's watching us...

Rumia

Your costumes are just like mine and Koakuma's! We switched our looks too!

Remilia

My, my. What a lovely sight. I'm already looking forward to seeing what kind of pranks are played tonight.

Sakuya

You truly are a devil, aren't you, milady?

Daiyousei

Bwis candee is soooo gwood!

Cirno

I bwant bwore... Bnow!

Wakasagihime

You know stuffing your cheeks with candy like that makes you look like squirrels, right?

Kagerou

We better go get some for ourselves before they run out!

Sekibanki

Yeah, I'm starving. Let's grab some from over there.

Remilia

The party's in full swing. It's about time I get to see some mind-blowing pranks.

Nue

Leave that to me!

Nue

This prank festival is perfect for me with my ability to conceal myself! Let's play a little game I came up with!

Sakuya

We need something so innovative it'll leave everyone's minds blown and jaws dropped. Is it anything like that?

Nue

Of course! Are you ready to be amazed?! I've prepared everything we need for this game... right over there!

Grassroots Youkai Network

*nom nom* *chomp chomp* *munch munch*

Nue

Huh?

Rumia

What are we looking at? All I can see is Wakasagihime and the others gobbling down candies.

Sakuya

What's the matter, Nue?

Nue

Arrrrrgh! What have you guys doooone?!

Grassroots Youkai Network

Huh?!

Nue

Who said you could eat the candies I brought?! You've ruined everything!

Wakasagihime

Were we not supposed to eat these?! They just looked so tempting...

Wakasagihime

Each color had a different taste and texture. Sweet, bitter, soft, crunchy... they were all delicious.

Nue

You didn't hold back, did you?!

Kagerou

Sorry... but we were hungry, and the candies smelled so good... We couldn't resist.

Remilia

You don't need to apologize. After all, they were on the table for everyone to see.

Remilia

Besides, I'm surprised to hear you apologize at all, Sekibanki. I thought you were more like me.

Sekibanki

You did?!

Sakuya

Why are you acting so surprised, Wakasagihime? Milady wasn't talking about you.

Wakasagihime

Eh? What did I do?!

Koakuma

Uh... why is Miss Kagerou the one acting surprised now?

Kagerou

But I didn't say anything! That was clearly Wakasagihime!

Rumia

Sekibanki's acting strange! Why did she call Kagerou Wakasagihime?

Grassroots Youkai Network

Wh-What...?

Nue

Gah! Look what happened!

Grassroots Youkai Network

What's going on?!

Sekibanki

What's going on here?! Nue! I know you know something!

Nue

*gulp*

Wakasagihime

Why does everyone think Kagerou is Sekibanki, Sekibanki is me, and I'm Kagerou?!

Kagerou

Don't tell me it's because of those candies... Nue did say she's the one who brought them.

Nue

Ugh... that's right! You ate my prank candies!

Nue

I made them by mixing in Seeds of Unknown Form. Anyone who eats them gets confused for someone else.

Wakasagihime

So that's why everyone's been calling us by the wrong names...

Sekibanki

But how come me, Wakasagihime, and Kagerou seem to recognize each other?

Nue

That's because you're the ones who switched identities. But there might be more people who still recognize you...

Um, I think I do...

Kagerou

You do? But how?

Nue

I'm taking a shot in the dark here, but maybe it's 'cause she was watching the moment you all switched.

Sekibanki

Well, I'm glad someone recognizes us. Either way, I don't think we need to panic.

Wakasagihime

How can you be so calm at a time like this...?

Sekibanki

Because once everyone knows what happened, they'll start calling us by our correct names.

Kagerou

I-I see! And once that happens, they'll see us as we truly are again. Right, PLAYER?!

Um, I think you're asking the wrong person...

Maybe we should ask the others.

Remilia

About that... We understand what went wrong now, but...

Sakuya

But we still can't recognize any of you. That one's Kagerou, right?

Koakuma

And this one's Miss Sekibanki―

Koakuma

―Right? Sh-She looks just like Miss Sekibanki!

Rumia

And this here is definitely Wakasagihime!

Grassroots Youkai Network

Not even close!

Remilia

OK, so they only look different, right? This one looks like Wakasagihime, but she's actually Sekibanki.

Remilia

Then what's going on with this tail? Don't mind me―

Sekibanki

H-HEY! What do you think you're doing?!

Remilia

Sakuya... What did I just touch?

Sakuya

I don't know. But please try and restrain yourself, milady.

Wakasagihime

Why isn't their perception shifting back to normal even though they know who we really are?!

Nue

Heh, those candies were my finest creations! You won't be able to undo the effect that easily!

Sekibanki

Stop boasting and do something! This is all your fault!

Nue

You don't need to get so mad about it. It's not like I wanted this to happen.

Nue

I was just trying to liven up the party. I thought the candies would be fun.

Kagerou

So you just wanted everyone to have a good time, huh? In that case...

Sekibanki

I-I guess we could forgive you just this once...

Nue

Gehehe, this is too funny! All three of you sound ridiculous!

Nue

My plan was a success after all! AHAHAHAHA!

Grassroots Youkai Network

...

Nue

Uh-oh!

Grassroots Youkai Network

You're going down!

Nue

Wait! Do you guys see that UFO?!

Kagerou

What UFO?! Where?! WHERE?! I've always wanted to see one!

Sekibanki

Is it in the sky?! I'll make my head fly and knock it down!

Nue

Hehehe, fooled ya! Now take this!

Sekibanki

Huh?! What are those zombie fairies doing here?!

Wakasagihime

And there are so many of them! Where did they come from?!

Kagerou

They're heading straight for us! Let's take them out together!

Wakasagihime

All the zombie fairies turned into candies...

Sekibanki

We've been played. It must've been Nue's ability to make objects unidentifiable.

Kagerou

She made all the stray candies look like fairies.

Kagerou

I can't believe she fooled us so easily. We look like morons.

Wakasagihime

Seems like she got away while we were fighting...

Sekibanki

Damn you, Nue! You'll pay for this!

Remilia

I kind of feel bad for you all. I can't believe the party turned into a tragedy.

Wakasagihime

We have no way to fix this now that Nue's gone.

Kagerou

This can't be permanent... I'm sure we'll go back to normal at some point... Right?

Sekibanki

Maybe... but we don't know how long it'll last. It could be days, weeks, or even years.

Wakasagihime

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

Koakuma

I-It'll be OK. It was just a prank for the party. I really don't think the effect will last that long.

Sekibanki

I hope you're right. No, I'm sure you are. We need to stay positive.

Wakasagihime

Y-Yes! *sob* I can't believe all this is happening just because we ate some candies!

Sakuya

Speaking of which, I'm going to put them away before someone else eats them. We don't want any more trouble.

Remilia

Yes, please. Gosh, she completely ruined my party. As punishment, I'm going to make her play with Flan all night.

Kagerou

AH!

Remilia

Eek, what was that for? Do you want to play with Flan too?

Kagerou

N-No, it's not that! I just remembered Nue brought way more of those candies with her!

Wakasagihime

What do you mean?

Kagerou

Do you remember how we saw Cirno and Daiyousei when we first got here?

Sekibanki

Yeah, I remember. They were stuffing their pockets with candies... AH!

Sakuya

Don't tell me they took some of Nue's candies...!

Wakasagihime

They can't have gone far...

Kagerou

Come on, let's go find Cirno and Daiyousei before anyone else eats them!

Let me help!

Let's find them together!

Sekibanki

Thanks, PLAYER! We owe you one!

Sakuya

We'll locate Nue. Koakuma, I hope you're OK to leave the party.

Koakuma

Of course. This is an emergency, after all! Let's find her ASAP!

Remilia

I'd love to help, but as the host, I've got my hands full. Just come back before the party ends!

Sakuya

All right, milady. I'll make sure I bring Nue back!

Sekibanki

Sounds great! We'll go look for Cirno and Daiyousei in the meantime!

Cirno

HEHE! We got our hands on some awesome candies! Everyone's gonna love these!

Daiyousei

Hehe, yeah, they really look delicious.

Daiyousei

We might as well try some...

Grassroots Youkai Network

Whoa, hold it right there!

Daiyousei

HUH?!

Cirno

What's going on?!

Wakasagihime

*huff* *huff* That was a close call. Don't eat those candies, Cirno!

Sekibanki

Give 'em back to us! Believe me, it's for your own good!

Cirno

HUH?! Why would I return these yummy-looking candies?!

Cirno

Not gonna happen!

Kagerou

B-But why?!

Cirno

I wanna give them to everyone who couldn't make it to the party... To every candy-lover in Gensokyo!

Wakasagihime

That'll create a huge panic!

Daiyousei

Um, Cirno... maybe we should hear them out?

Cirno

Nuh-uh! They just wanna steal our candies! I'm not gonna let that happen!

Sekibanki

Hey, wait!

Kagerou

I guess there's only one way to make her listen!

Daiyousei

Ciiiiiirnoooooo! Waaaaaaaait!

Kagerou

...And that's why you can't eat these candies. Unless you want to end up like us.

Daiyousei

Oh, now I get it...

Cirno

You should've just said so to begin with! You didn't have to beat us up like that!

Sekibanki

We tried to explain, but you ran off on us!

Kagerou

At least now we have all of Nue's candies back.

Cirno

Um, about that... We already gave some away.

Wakasagihime

To who?!

Cirno

Sunny Milk, Luna Child, and Star Sapphire!

Daiyousei

The Three Fairies of Light!

Grassroots Youkai Network

A-Are you for real?!

Wakasagihime

Eek! What's with all the fairies?! What do they want from us?!

Sekibanki

It looks like they want candies. We only just got them back from Cirno...

Wakasagihime

Why now?! We already have enough on our plates!

Kagerou

Complaining will get us nowhere. Let's just get rid of 'em before they steal the candies!

Wakasagihime

Phew... That's the last of them.

Sekibanki

But we don't have the time to rest. We need to find the Three Fairies of Light.

Kagerou

Let's get a move on it before it's too late.

Wakasagihime

*sob* It doesn't look like we'll be headed back to the party any time soon. I didn't even get to eat my fill of candies.

Sekibanki

*sigh* I can't believe we're here searching for the Three Fairies of Light instead of enjoying the party...

Kagerou

Yeah, but if we don't get those candies back soon, more people will end up like us.

Wakasagihime

Let's find them as quick as possible and get back to the party. Then we can eat as many candies as we like.

Sekibanki

How do we do that when we don't have a clue where they could be? Huh...?

Clownpiece

Why, if it isn't PLAYER and the Grassroots Youkai Network! What are you guys doing here?

Clownpiece

Are you also on your way to the party the Three Fairies of Light are throwing?

Wakasagihime

They're throwing a party?

Clownpiece

Yeah. I heard Cirno gave 'em a bunch of candies, and now they're having a candy-eating party.

Grassroots Youkai Network

THERE'S our clue!

Clownpiece

Whoa, that made me jump! What are you screaming about?!

Wakasagihime

We need to get to that party. It's an emergency! Please, take us with you!

Clownpiece

Sure. But why are you so desperate to go? Also, why are you acting so weird today, Kagerou?

Kagerou

We can talk about that later! For now, we need to get to that party!

Clownpiece

Huh?! I said Kagerou, not Sekibanki! What's going on here?!

Sunny Milk

Hehehe! I can't believe we got so many candies!

Sunny Milk

This is exactly why it's good to have friends! Cirno and Daiyousei did a good job with these gifts!

Luna Child

Yeah, they look so yummy! I'm getting hungry just looking at them.

Luna Child

Piece hasn't shown yet, but all the other fairies are here. Should we go ahead and start eating?

Star Sapphire

We can't do that to Piece. We gotta wait for her.

Sunny Milk

Stop acting all goody-goody, Star! I saw you sneak some candies into your sleeves!

Star Sapphire

H-How did you know?! I made sure no one was watching...!

Sunny Milk

Heh heh heh, I didn't see anything. I was only guessing! But it looks like you fell for my trap!

Star Sapphire

Y-You tricked me! ...Let's just start the party already.

Luna Child

All right. We've got plenty of candies, so I'm sure there'll be some left for Piece.

Sunny Milk

For sure. Plus, I'm super hungry. I don't think I can wait any longer.

Star Sapphire

OK, let's kick off the celebrations together on three. One, two...

Fairies of Light

THREE―

Grassroots Youkai Network

HOLD IT RIGHT THERE!

Fairies of Light

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK?!

Sunny Milk

Wh-Wh-Wh-What's going on?! You almost gave me a heart attack!

Star Sapphire

...

Luna Child

Pull yourself together, Star! This isn't the time to faint!

Wakasagihime

It looks like we were just in time! Let's get all those candies back!

I'm sure we didn't have to scare them like that...

Try not to hurt them too badly.

Kagerou

Hand over the candies! It's for your own good!

Sekibanki

Let me see you jump! I know you've got candies in your pockets!

Fairies of Light

EEEEEP!

Clownpiece

I literally have no clue what's going on right now...

Sunny Milk

What's the meaning of this?! Why are you crashing our party?!

Star Sapphire

...

Luna Child

Star... You fought well, considering you kept fainting. You can rest now.

Kagerou

We're sorry for barging in like that, but those candies are prank candies made by Nue.

Wakasagihime

Something awful happens when you eat them, so we did everything we could to stop you. It was for your own good.

Sunny Milk

Hm... So that beating was for our own good? You coulda just explained what was going on!

Star Sapphire

Huh...? Where am I...?

Luna Child

Star's awake!

Clownpiece

All's well that ends well... right?

Sekibanki

Candy or not, those fairies are a handful. I don't think they realize how close they came to disaster.

Wakasagihime

At least we got the candies back. We're lucky no one else ate any.

Kagerou

Let's get these back to the Scarlet Devil Mansion. I hope they found Nue.

Sekibanki

Yeah, there's actually something I need to do, but I can't until we're all back to normal.

Kagerou

Me too... Let's hope Miss Sakuya and Koakuma did their job.

Wakasagihime

I'm sure it'll be fine. I wonder if there's anything left to eat in the mansion...

Remilia

Oh, hello. You're back sooner than I expected...

Remilia

But why is Sekibanki carrying Kagerou? No, wait. Kagerou is carrying Wakasagihime... right?

Kagerou

Yeah, that's right. We ended up having to walk pretty far, and Wakasagihime got tired.

Wakasagihime

Sorry... It can be difficult for me to get around on land.

Kagerou

Don't sweat it. Sekibanki and I took turns carrying you, so it wasn't that difficult.

Wakasagihime

Thanks, you guys.

Sekibanki

Like Kagerou said, don't sweat it.

Remilia

I would've loved to see Wakasagihime carrying Kagerou...

Remilia

Anyway, you're back, so does that mean you succeeded in retrieving the prank candies?

Kagerou

It was a close call, but we got them all.

Sekibanki

It doesn't look like the others are back yet...

Remilia

Unfortunately, they seem to be having a hard time finding Nue.

Wakasagihime

I should've known it wouldn't be so easy...

Sekibanki

This isn't good! I really need to go to the Human Village!

Wakasagihime

What for?

Sekibanki

Well, I've been working at Suzunaan ever since someone told me they had a job opening.

Kagerou

I have somewhere to be too. I need to go help guide people through the Bamboo Forest of the Lost...

Remilia

Hmm... It sounds like you two have got a lot going on. What about you, Wakasagihime?

Wakasagihime

Nope, I've got nowhere else to be. Guess I'm lucky in that way.

Remilia

OK, so it's only Sekibanki and Kagerou. If you leave like this, it'll only create confusion.

Remilia

But we still don't know how to get you back to normal. You'll just have to pretend to be whoever you look like.

Sekibanki

So you're saying we should actually switch places? Welp, I guess if that's the only way...

Wakasagihime

I think I can act like Kagerou. I don't mind helping to pull this off.

Kagerou

Really, Wakasagihime? How can you be so confident?

Wakasagihime

There are people from Eientei and rabbits roaming around the forest, right? If I get into trouble, I can ask them for help.

Kagerou

What?!

Kagerou

You can't ask for help! My job is to help OTHER people get back to safety as quickly as possible!

Sekibanki

No need to get upset. I'm sure she'll do great. What about you, though? Will you be able to handle being me?

Kagerou

You work at the bookstore, right? I think I'll be fine, so long as no one asks me to use your ability.

Sekibanki

Really? It's good you're confident, but it's not easy being a youkai in the Human Village, you know?

Sekibanki

But, who am I to complain? I get to relax all day.

Wakasagihime

No way!

Sekibanki

I mean, having nothing to do is nice and all, but I reckon I'll get bored.

Wakasagihime

Is that what you think I do all day? Sit around and do nothing?!

Kagerou

Well, you were hardly taking my job very seriously just now.

Sekibanki

Really, Kagerou? After what you just said about MY job!

Grassroots Youkai Network

Grrrrrr!

Remilia

Things are getting a little tense. The sooner they get back to normal, the better.

W-We need to do something to calm them down!

Please do something, Remilia!

Remilia

All right. A battle will be the perfect way to cool them off.

Remilia

This party needed some excitement anyway. Who's ready to see some fireworks?!

Remilia

Well? Did that calm you down?

Wakasagihime

It did... But I'm still not happy about all this!

Kagerou

Yeah, we need to settle this once and for all.

Sekibanki

That's easy. We'll spend an entire day as each other.

Sekibanki

If you can last an entire day without a problem, you win.

Wakasagihime

OK. I'll prove that I can do just fine as Kagerou.

Kagerou

And I'm gonna do Sekibanki's job better than she does!

Sekibanki

Oh, and the losers have to apologize for everything they've said!

Remilia

It looks like all I managed to do was add fuel to the fire...

Remilia

...Aaaaand they're gone. I know they usually get along, but I'm still worried.

Remilia

Um, PLAYER... If you don't mind, could you please...

Don't worry! I'll go keep an eye on them!

Remilia

You really are kind. Thank you... and good luck.

Wakasagihime

I got this! *huff* *huff*

Wakasagihime

Getting around the Bamboo Forest isn't easy without legs. I have no choice but to spring myself forward!

Wakasagihime

*sob* But I can't give up now. I can't lose to Kagerou and Sekibanki!

Wakasagihime

EEK!

Be careful.

Watch out! Grab on to me!

Wakasagihime

PLAYER?! Thanks. I almost fell over.

Wakasagihime

But what are you doing here? Did you come after me?

I was just a little worried about you guys...

Remilia is, too.

Wakasagihime

I'm glad you came, but... that means you had no trouble catching up to me.

Wakasagihime

I move very slowly, don't I? I've never noticed before...

Wakasagihime

It never feels that way when I'm with Kagerou and Sekibanki. I guess it's because they always slow down for me...

Wakasagihime

So you came to check up on me, but now you want to help, too? I owe you one, PLAYER.

What exactly do you need to do as Kagerou?

We might get lost if we're not careful.

Wakasagihime

Yeah, I know I said I'd manage, but I've got no clue what to do now that I'm actually here...

Wakasagihime

If only someone who knew the area was around... Ah, there's someone!

Mokou

Heeey, Kagerou! What are you doing out here?

Wakasagihime

It's the person of Hourai I've heard so much about! Hey, Mokou! Nice to meet you... I mean, um, how've you been?

Mokou

Huh? Yeah, I'm fine. Oh, hey, PLAYER. How odd to see the two of you together.

Wakasagihime

We kinda hit it off at the Scarlet Devil Mansion party. We've been hanging out since then.

Mokou

U-Uh... And because of how happy you are, you decided to skip...?

Wakasagihime

So that's how others see it...

Mokou

Huh?

Wakasagihime

It's nothing. The party was just a lot of fun.

Mokou

Oh, OK. Well, you can do your rounds as usual. If you hear or sniff anything out of place, let me know immediately.

Wakasagihime

OK! I got this!

Wakasagihime

*wheeze* *wheeze* It's so exhausting to move around...

Wakasagihime

I wonder why Kagerou does this. It's not like she's being paid for it, and there are others already on patrol...

Wakasagihime

I don't see why she has to go out of her way to help. Wait, I think I just heard a scream...

Mokou

Someone's in trouble! Quick, we gotta help them!

Wakasagihime

Oh, no! The fairies have surrounded a human child! It looks like they're teasing her!

Mokou

Shoot some bullets to distract the fairies while I get the girl safely back to her village!

Wakasagihime

You got it!

Wakasagihime

OK, we chased away most of the fairies. Now I just hope Mokou managed to get the girl back to the village...

Wakasagihime

Look, she's back!

Mokou

Kagerou! PLAYER! I managed to get the girl back to the Human Village!

Wakasagihime

That's great!

Mokou

She was really grateful.

Mokou

She specifically asked me to thank the wolf-lady who was flopping around like a fish. I wonder who she meant.

Wakasagihime

Hehe, I can't believe she noticed even while the fairies were surrounding her.

Mokou

What do you mean? Noticed what?

Wakasagihime

Oh, nothing. Don't worry about it. I'm just glad we could help her.

Wakasagihime

It's strange... It feels so good to be thanked.

Wakasagihime

Now I kind of understand why Kagerou likes helping out around here...

Mokou

But... you're Kagerou... What's going on with you? You're acting really strange today!

Wakasagihime

Helping people is really rewarding... I kinda understand how Kagerou feels now, but...

Wakasagihime

I'm SO exhausted from all this wandering around! I can't take it anymore!

Mokou

OK, everything seems to be fine around here. Let's go check over there.

Wakasagihime

We're not done yet?!

Reisen

After that, we need to patrol the area behind Eientei. Quite a lot of people have been getting lost around there lately.

Wakasagihime

Are you kidding me?!

Tewi

Thanks to them, my pockets are stuffed. I call that easy money!

Reisen

Are you seriously charging people to guide them?

Tewi

Who knows...?

Reisen

I can't believe this! I'm gonna tell Master later!

Tewi

No, anything but that! I'm sooorry!

Mokou

You two are giving me a headache. C'mon, Kagerou, let's go.

Wakasagihime

Huh? Uh... O-OK. I figured now Tewi and Reisen are here, we could rest a little...

If you need a break, just say so, OK?

Let's do our best! Just don't push yourself too hard.

Wakasagihime

Thanks for the concern, PLAYER. It's not easy, but I think I have a little more in me.

Mokou

No, it's OK. You guys rest here. There's not much ground left to cover. Reisen, Tewi, and I will take care of it.

Mokou

You seem a little off today. You've been jumping around a lot for some reason.

Wakasagihime

H-Have I?!

Reisen

Wait... your brainwaves are similar to... No, that can't be right.

Tewi

What's wrong?

Reisen

No, never mind. You're Kagerou, right?

Wakasagihime

O-Of course! I look just like her... I-I mean me!

Reisen

Y-Yeah... Anyway, here, use this. It'll help your feet recover a little.

Reisen

(I'm not sure if it works on fins, though.)

Wakasagihime

Huh? Do you know...?

Reisen

Know what? Anyway, we gotta go!

Tewi

I'll stay here with Kagerou. You guys can go ahead and take care of the rest!

Reisen

Aw, poor Tewi. Are you tired? Oh, by the way, Master said she needed a subject to test some new medicine on...

Tewi

You better keep up, or I'm gonna leave you behind!

Mokou

Gosh, you're so childish.

Wakasagihime

They're gone. Reisen did me a big favor getting them away from here...

Wakasagihime

*sigh* This job is rewarding, but I dunno... it's so difficult.

Wakasagihime

Huh? *sniff* *sniff* Do you smell that?

Yeah, it smells like something's burning.

And what's with the fog... Or is that smoke?

Wakasagihime

First the burning smell, and now this smoke... Don't tell me there's a fire somewhere!

Wakasagihime

The smoke's coming from over there. Look, the rabbits are running away!

Wakasagihime

Oh, no... Mokou and the others went in the opposite direction! It's too late to catch up to them now!

We have to do something!

Wakasagihime

Y-Yeah! We need to stay calm and save those rabbits!

Wakasagihime

We need to get them to safety AND put out the fire. Luckily, I know how we can do both!

Wakasagihime

That's the fire taken care of. And all the rabbits seem to be OK!

Mokou

Sorry we took so long! Is everything all right?

Reisen

Well done! You used bullets to blow youkai rabbits away from the fire and put it out at the same time!

Tewi

Thanks to you guys, there wasn't much damage. Practically no one was injured.

Wakasagihime

That's great. But where did the fire come from? Does this happen often?

Mokou

No, a human who wandered into the forest caused it. They were trying to keep warm, but things went wrong.

Wakasagihime

They're safe, right? They're really lucky. It could've been much worse.

Mokou

Yeah, but I must say, you've been a great help... With the human child earlier and now this.

Reisen

You've patrolled and protected the Bamboo Forest through thick and thin.

Reisen

And even though you're acting weird today, you still gave it your all.

Tewi

Yeah! With you around, I can definitely take a nice long break―

Reisen

...

Tewi

―Or not. I gotta do my best, so I can outdo Kagerou!

Wakasagihime

Everyone around here has so much faith in Kagerou. But it's more than that.

Wakasagihime

She helps people without expecting anything in return. And in her spare time, she hangs out with Sekibanki and me.

Wakasagihime

She always entertains us with her silly stories and never fails to put a smile on our faces!

Wakasagihime

I'm so useless in comparison. I'm not fit to stand in for someone like Kagerou...

Wakasagihime

What she does is far from easy. I think I owe her an apology...

Sakuya

Oh, hello. I didn't expect to run into you here. You look just like Kagerou, so you must be Sekibanki, right?

Wakasagihime

I'm Wakasagihime! Anyway, never mind that! Did you find Nue yet?

Koakuma

No, we still don't know where she is. But there's no way we can go back to Lady Remilia without her.

Sakuya

There's nothing much we can do since we can't know what form she's using to hide.

Sakuya

But we can't keep Lady Remilia waiting, either. That's why I'm firing bullets at everyone I see.

Wakasagihime

Huh...?

Koakuma

Over there! That youkai looks suspicious! Time for an interrogation, bullet-battle style!

Koakuma

Wrong again.

Sakuya

It all comes down to luck. If we keep this up, eventually we'll hit the jackpot.

Wakasagihime

I hope they find Nue soon... No one around here will be safe until they do!

Wakasagihime

I was done in the Bamboo Forest, so I tagged along with you, but...

Wakasagihime

I didn't know you were gonna go check up on Kagerou next.

Don't tell me you're not curious!

Come on. It's not like you have anything better to do.

Wakasagihime

Well... I guess I can take a little peek at how she's doing. But let's make sure she doesn't see us, OK?

Wakasagihime

Suzunaan is right around the corner.

Kosuzu

OK, these books go on the bookshelf at the back. Can you give me a hand, please?

Kagerou

Sure. You want me to carry them back there, right?

Kosuzu

Yes, please. And once you're finished with that, can you organize the ledger?

Kagerou

I'm not all that confident, but I'll give it a try. Can I come to you if I have questions?

Kosuzu

Of course! Ask as many as you like!

Wakasagihime

Hehe, she's doing well. No one seems to be suspicious of her. I think she'll be fine.

???

Hey, you two over there! What are you sneaking around for?

Wakasagihime

EEEK! S-Sorry! Oh, it's just you...

Mamizou

HAHAHAHA! Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you.

Mamizou

I saw you two hiding over here and got curious. I just wanted to check what's up.

Wakasagihime

And here I thought Kagerou saw us...

Mamizou

Kagerou? I thought you were here to see Oseki.

Wakasagihime

Who's Oseki...?

Mamizou

That's Sekibanki's human name. She pretends to be human while she's here in the village.

Mamizou

If she told people her real name, there's a chance they'd realize who she really is. Hence, Oseki.

Wakasagihime

Oh, I see. Um, O-OK then, we'll be going now...

Mamizou

Already? But you're her friends, right? I'm sure she'd love to see you. Heeeey, Oseki, you've got visitors!

Kagerou

Uh―

Wakasagihime

―Oh.

Kagerou

There's no need to be shy. Come on in and take a look around.

Wakasagihime

O-OK... if you insist.

Do you think Kagerou is fine with us being here?

She's playing it cool, but she's being a bit standoffish.

Wakasagihime

I don't know, but I think we need to apologize.

Mamizou

So, Oseki... Are you getting used to working here at Suzunaan? I hope you're not having a hard time.

Kagerou

Y-Yeah, everything's good. Kosuzu is very kind. She's been showing me the ropes.

Mamizou

Good to hear. I'm glad I introduced you to this place.

Wakasagihime

Are you the one who told Sekiban―I mean, Oseki about this job?

Mamizou

Be it food or a place to sleep, nothing in the Human Village is free. She needed a job she could do while remaining incognito.

Mamizou

Oseki here is a smart one. She knew I used to live among humans, so she came to me for help!

Wakasagihime

Her job means a lot to her, doesn't it? It gives her a place in the village and a way to make a living.

Mamizou

Well, this isn't a full-time job or anything. She only works here part-time.

Wakasagihime

R-Really?

Mamizou

I'm the one who introduced Oseki to Kosuzu, so I check up on her sometimes to see how she's getting on.

Mamizou

It seems like she's a bit off today... I wonder if she's feeling OK.

Kagerou

Eep!

Mamizou

Don't push yourself too hard, or you might burn yourself out. Kosuzu needs you around here.

Wakasagihime

She left without waiting for a response...

Kagerou

I've never seen Sekibanki as a people person. In fact, she usually avoids dealing with them altogether.

Kagerou

So it's kinda odd how she chose the Human Village of all places to live in. She could've gone anywhere else.

Wakasagihime

That's true. And if it's a job she wanted, there are plenty of those outside the village...

Kagerou

There must be a reason for all this.

Kosuzu

Miss Oseeeeekiiii? I need your help!

Kagerou

But we can worry about that later. Be right there, Kosuzu!

Kagerou

After I get done with this, I need to organize the bookshelves, then clean up the storefront.

Wakasagihime

It's your first day on the job, and you're already a pro. I'd never be able to do all that...

Kagerou

I still have a lot to learn. I'm just picking up where Sekibanki left off.

Kagerou

The effort she puts into her job here is plain to see. Take a look at that bookshelf over there. It's perfect, right?

Kagerou

Trying to arrange the books for myself made me realize just how hard she works.

Wakasagihime

Kagerou...

Alice

Hello. I'm sorry to interrupt, but can I please get some help?

Kagerou

Sure, but if you need help with books, then I suggest you talk to Kosuzu...

Alice

No, that's not why I'm here. If I wanted to talk about books, I would've gone to Marisa or Patchouli.

Kagerou

OK then, what is it you need?

Alice

You have all sorts of books here, right? So I thought one of them might give me some inspiration for a new spell.

Alice

I finally got the workings of an idea, but I'm not sure if I can use it in actual battles.

Alice

I want to test it out, but I'm not comfortable using it against humans.

Alice

And then I remembered you work here. If you agree to help, I won't need to borrow any books.

Kagerou

So... basically, you're saying you want to test your new magic attack on me.

Alice

I know it's sudden, and it's not like I'm offering to pay you, so it's totally fine for you to say no.

Kagerou

It's OK, I'll help you.

Wakasagihime

For real?! Are you seriously OK with this, Kage... I mean, Sekibanki?!

Kagerou

She's a valued customer. If she wants a battle, then it's my job to give her one.

Kagerou

I'm sure that's what the real Sekibanki would say.

Alice

The real Sekibanki? I don't know what you mean, but thanks. Let's start right now.

Kosuzu

Hold it right there!

Alice & Kagerou

EEK?!

Kosuzu

Don't tell me you guys plan on having that battle right here inside the shop...

Kagerou

Oh, uhh...

Alice

I suppose we both got a little caught up in the moment...

Kosuzu

Take it outside! Somewhere it won't affect this shop or the other customers!

Kagerou

OK...

Alice

Sorry...

Alice

That was some great practice. Thank you so much!

Kagerou

No problem. I'm glad I was able to help.

Alice

*chuckle* You're acting much friendlier than usual. Anyway, I'll be back some other time. Thanks!

Wakasagihime

She seemed pleased.

Kosuzu

Suddenly being asked to battle can't have been easy. I've prepared some tea. Let's take a little break.

Kagerou

Thanks, Kosuzu. I'm parched.

Kosuzu

I'm the one who should be thanking you. You're always such a great help, taking care of the little things.

Wakasagihime

She really is the best.

Kosuzu

The customers only ever have good things to say about you.

Kagerou & Wakasagihime

Really?!

Kosuzu

They say you don't seem very friendly, but the work you put in is amazing. It shows how kind and dedicated you really are.

Kagerou

Ah, yes. That's very true.

Kosuzu

Um?

(It sounds like Sekibanki's singing her own praises!)

It's great to hear Sekibanki is appreciated!

Kosuzu

You've inspired me to do my best! Keep up the good work.

Kagerou

Thanks.

Kosuzu

Hahaha, it's kind of embarrassing to say good things about someone to their face.

Kosuzu

But you're being friendly today, so I got kind of carried away.

Kosuzu

I'll go look after the shop. You can rest here for a while longer.

Kagerou

...

Kagerou

It almost seems like Sekibanki wants to get along with humans...

Wakasagihime

Huh?

Kagerou

It's just something I realized while talking to Kosuzu. That's probably why she chose to live in the Human Village.

Kagerou

Humans fear youkai―that's why we need to hide our identities if we want to stay here.

Kagerou

She must really want to get close to humans if she's living here despite all the inconveniences.

Wakasagihime

Maybe. But she never lets her feelings show, so we'll never know.

Kagerou

It's 'cause she doesn't know how to handle compliments. Even so, I think she's amazing.

Kagerou

It takes a lot to chase your dreams, even if that means facing adversity. I have a lot to learn from her.

Wakasagihime

I couldn't have said it better myself.

Kagerou

Come to think of it, I wonder what Sekibanki's up to...

Kagerou

Welcome to Suzunaan. What kind of books are you looking for?

Keine

Uh... I'm just looking for some materials I can use in class. But I didn't expect to see you here.

Kagerou

Huh?! Um... I've been helping out here for a while now...

Keine

What are you up to?! I'm going to have to teach you a lesson!

Kagerou

What?! Miss Keine, wait! You've got it all wrong!

Keine

Youkai usually bring nothing but trouble, and lately, there have been a lot of them to deal with. I'm sorry I doubted you.

Kagerou

Don't worry about it. I'm just glad everything's been cleared up.

Keine

Still, I'd like to make it up to you. Let me treat you to some sweets sometime.

Kagerou

Yay! I'll take those sweets now if you don't mind! Who knows how much longer I'll be Sekibanki!

Kagerou

OK, I'm all done helping out at Suzunaan. Are we going to check on Sekibanki next?

Wakasagihime

I'm curious to see how she's doing disguised as me. This is a rare opportunity.

Kagerou

OK then, let's head for Misty Lake.

Wakasagihime

Wait a minute...

Wakasagihime

There's something I need to say first. I haven't properly apologized to you...

Kagerou

What are you talking about?

Wakasagihime

After spending the day as you, I realized the importance of what you've been doing.

Wakasagihime

It's not something just anyone can do. Now I see why you can't leave it to someone else.

Wakasagihime

I'm really sorry. I'll never belittle your job again.

Kagerou

Thanks...

Kagerou

I don't think I'm doing anything that great, but it feels nice to be appreciated by someone.

Kagerou

And it feels even better when that someone is a good friend.

Kagerou

Don't worry about it, though. I don't have the right to be mad at you.

Kagerou

I also realized something after working as Sekibanki. I made light of her efforts without knowing how hard she works.

Kagerou

I want to apologize to her... just like you did to me.

Wakasagihime

I'm sure that'll make her happy! Let's hurry up and go find her.

Wakasagihime

Hmmm, where could she be?

Kagerou

I think she's over there. Look, by the lake...

Sekibanki

One fine day, la lala la... there was a werewolf walking by the baaaay, la lala la la. She saw a lovely mermaaaaid...

Sekibanki

...and wanted to be her friend, la lalaaaa. But her instincts took over, and one bite was all it took for her dream to end.

Kagerou

(Wha―?! What kind of a song is that?!)

Sekibanki

The werewolf couldn't control her hunger, la lala la laaaa. But she knew biting the mermaid was a blunder, la lala la laaa.

Sekibanki

Ooooh, look at these pretty stones. I'm gonna add them to my collection.

Sekibanki

I'm pretty sure this is how Wakasagihime spends her time... I might as well skim my new stones along the water.

Sekibanki

Here goes nothing!

Sekibanki

...

Sekibanki

I bet I can throw my head further than that. No one's around. Maybe I'll give it a try...

Sekibanki

Oh, no! Someone's coming. Isn't that...?

Nitori

Sup, Wakasagihime. It looks like you've got too much time on your hands.

Sekibanki

That's none of your business. Why are you here anyway? Maybe you're the one with too much time on your hands!

Nitori

Nope, I'm super busy! Today's the day my new invention makes history!

Sekibanki

Oh... you don't say?

Nitori

Behold my ground-breaking, drought-eradicating invention! With this, anyone can easily make it rain!

Nitori

I call it―*drum roll*―Sir Rain MK-4!

Sekibanki

Wow... Amazing...

Nitori

I was chasing clouds to test it out on, and I ended up here!

Sekibanki

Good for you...

Nitori

Hey, why aren't you listening?! You're acting pretty cold today!

Sekibanki

Huh?! Um... I-I'm sorry. I'll pay attention.

Nitori

OK! I'll start from the beginning! This is Sir Rain MK-4! It can make rain by spraying hygroscopic dust-like particles―

Nitori

―while generating rising air currents. The particles go up into the sky, absorb moisture, and increase in volume.

Sekibanki

Zzz... Zzz...

Nitori

Did you know clouds are mostly dust and ice particles? When the particles grow big enough, they turn into rain.

Sekibanki

Zzz... *mumble*...

Nitori

Hey, you're not listening again! STOP DOZING OFF!

Sekibanki

Haha, my bad. Your explanation put me to sleep. Let me make it up to you by helping you with your tests.

Nitori

Grr! You'll be wide awake once you see what this thing can do!

Nitori

And I don't need your help. I just have to switch this thing on and wait. Then in just a few seconds, it'll start raining!

Nitori

...!

Nitori

It's raining! Woohoo! My invention works!

Sekibanki

No way... This is amazing. There was no sign of rain before, but now it's pouring down...

Nitori

OK, I need to change the settings on this and collect data. I'll just switch it off first... Huh?

Sekibanki

Um... Is it me, or is the rain getting heavier?

Nitori

Why isn't it turning off...? Don't tell me it's broken!

Sekibanki

If this rain gets any heavier, the lake will flood! We need to destroy Mister Rain!

Nitori

It's SIR Rain MK-4! And we can't destroy it! Don't you realize how hard I worked on it?!

Kagerou

We don't have time to waste!

Wakasagihime

We have to break Sir Splash MK-4!

Nitori

It's Sir RAIN MK-4! Get it right!

Nitori brought this on herself...

I kind of feel bad for her...

Sekibanki

Kagerou, Wakasagihime, and PLAYER?! What are you three doing here?!

Kagerou

We'll explain later! First, we need to shut that... thing off!

Nitori

NOOOOOO! Don't call it a "thing"! That's Sir Rain MK-4! Don't destrooooooooy iiiiiiiit!

Kagerou

We finally got it to stop. And look, the rain's getting lighter. I think we're in the clear.

Nitori

Goodbye, Sir Rain MK-4! I'll make good use of the data you left behind...

Nitori

Your spirit will live on in future models... Please watch over them from Heaven...

Nitori

OK, time to move on to my next invention! Sorry for all the trouble! I'll come see ya for my next round of tests!

Wakasagihime

I thought she'd be more upset... But I guess it's good to see her so upbeat.

Sekibanki

I wonder how long till she comes back with Sir Whatever MK-5...

Sekibanki

Never mind that! Were you guys watching me all this time?!

Kagerou

...Wait a minute, Sekibanki! I think I hear a girl crying!

Sekibanki

Are you serious about the crying girl, or are you just trying to change the subject?

Kagerou

Why would I make something like that up? I think someone's really in trouble...

Wakasagihime

We can't just ignore it. We have to find this girl and help her.

Sekibanki

Good point. OK, let's go.

Sekibanki

Why is there an abandoned mansion here? Are you sure this is where the crying was coming from?

Kagerou

Trust me, this is the place.

Wakasagihime

Shhh! I think I just heard it. It came from the end of this hallway!

Flandre

*sniff* *sniff* *bawl* What am I gonna do?!

Sekibanki

Isn't she the vampire from the Scarlet Devil Mansion?

That's Remilia's sister, Flandre!

I wonder why she's crouched down crying like that.

Kagerou

She looks really upset. Let's try and cheer her up.

Wakasagihime

Hey, are you OK? You can tell us if something's bothering you. We can help.

Flandre

*sniff* There you are! I've been looking for you guys all over!

Sekibanki

What do you mean? Have you been following us?

Flandre

I saw what happened with Nue and her candies. I was worried about you.

Flandre

I managed to sneak out of the mansion without Remilia finding out, but then it suddenly started raining...

Kagerou

Is she talking about the rain caused by Nitori's invention?

Sekibanki

Yeah, it's all Mister Rain's fault.

Flandre

Rain makes us vampires weak, so I panicked and ran into this mansion for cover. But I was all alone, and I got scared.

Wakasagihime

It isn't raining as heavily anymore, but I guess you'd still get pretty wet flying out there.

Flandre

Getting a little wet is fine, but I'm not strong enough to fly through the rain...

Sekibanki

I suppose I could carry you...

Flandre

Really?!

Sekibanki

You came all this way because you were worried about us, right? We can't just leave you here.

Flandre

Yay! Thanks!

Sekibanki

OK, grab on tight. I'll have to hold you in my arms.

Flandre

That's OK. I'm gonna hug you tight so I don't fall...

Sekibanki

No, don't put your arms around my neck! It'll just―AH!

Flandre

EEK! Wakasagihime's head came off!

Wakasagihime

That's Sekibanki. I'm Wakasagihime. I just look like Kagerou.

Flandre

O-Oh, yeah. Sorry for screaming...

Kagerou

Hehe, it was kind of adorable.

Flandre

Geez, c'mon! Hurry up and take me back!

Sekibanki

I'll do my best to keep you dry, so hang in there.

Flandre

...

Sekibanki

What's wrong? Is the rain getting to you?

Flandre

No, that's not it. I just remembered something I once heard...

Sekibanki

What?

Flandre

Um, apparently, Wakasagihime helps people at this lake without revealing herself.

Sekibanki

She does?

Flandre

Yeah, but why wouldn't she want to show herself? I bet everyone would be reaaaaally grateful! Just like I am now!

Sekibanki

Maybe because she's kind of afraid of humans.

Flandre

But she's a youkai! Why would she be afraid of humans?! Although, I guess Reimu is human, and she can be scary...

Sekibanki

Reimu's an exception. Wakasagihime is just a little timid. That's why I'm surprised to hear she helps people.

Sekibanki

She can't ignore someone in trouble, even if she's afraid. So she does it in secret and misses out on being thanked.

Sekibanki

I'm sure she's saved countless lives without anyone knowing. All those people and their loved ones must feel so lucky.

Sekibanki

I've always seen her as a shy and humble person but on the inside, she's really courageous...

Kagerou

Um, I know we gotta take Flandre back, but is it just me, or are there way too many phantoms around here?

Wakasagihime

EEEEEK! They're coming from the abandoned mansion! They must've sensed our presence!

Sekibanki

There are so many of them... If it stays like this, something bad is bound to happen.

Flandre

There's a quick and easy solution for that!

Kagerou

There is? Wait, don't tell me...

Flandre

KYAHAHAHA!

Flandre

When in doubt, a battle of bullets is your best bet! Ah, that felt great!

Sekibanki

I thought you said the rain makes you weaker...

Kagerou

Um, Sekibanki... There's something I've been meaning to talk to you about.

Sekibanki

What is it?

Kagerou

It's about what happened at the party. Remember, I made light of your job?

Kagerou

I just wanted to say... I'm really sorry!

Sekibanki

So does that mean you've changed your mind about my job?

Kagerou

Yeah... Working at Suzunaan is really tough.

Kagerou

Now I see how hard you work... and also how strong you are.

Sekibanki

S-Stop it! The apology was enough! You don't have to embarrass me like this!

Sekibanki

And if we're talking about what happened back at the party, I was also in the wrong...

Sekibanki

I'm sorry, Wakasagihime. I said some really mean things to you. Now I understand why you do what you do.

Wakasagihime

It's OK, I've moved on already. Anyway, now we've all apologized, let's put this behind us!

Sekibanki

You still haven't apologized to Kagerou, though...

Wakasagihime

I already did that before we got here!

Sekibanki

Y-You mean you started without me?!

Flandre

What are you guys talking about? Were you having a fight or something?

Things got really intense back at the mansion.

It escalated quick, but it fizzled out before long.

Wakasagihime

Yeah... I always knew these two were good people...

Kagerou

We already knew each other pretty well, but with everything that's happened since the party...

Sekibanki

It's like we know each other even better. A-Anyway, our fight's just water under the bridge now!

Flandre

Hmph! I can't understand anything with you all whispering among yourselves!

They just had a little falling out is all!

But now they're back to being friends!

Wakasagihime

Well, this is a surprise...

Kagerou

I didn't expect Miss Remilia to come and greet us at the door...

Remilia

Flan, I see you're finally back.

Sekibanki

She seems pretty mad!

Flandre

Um... Remilia, I had a reaaaaally good reason to leave the mansion!

Remilia

Enough with the excuses!

Flandre

EEEEEEEEP! Pachoooooouliiiiiii! Meeeeeiiiiiiiling! Heeeelp!

Patchouli

It's best not to get in the way of an angry vampire... or an angry big sister. Sorry, Flan, I can't help you.

Meiling

S-Sorry, young mistress! I'm just the gatekeeper! I can't go against my master!

Flandre

You heartless cowards! Your blood must run colder than mine!

Remilia

Flandre Scarlet.

Flandre

Y-Yes!

Remilia

I've been worried sick from the moment you left.

Flandre

Remilia...

Remilia

I almost had a panic attack after seeing the downpour at Misty Lake. I was terrified you'd gotten caught in it...

Remilia

Now you're back, eyes red from crying, and you have all these people with you. I think I see what happened here.

Remilia

Hehehe, so tell me, my adorable little sister, how should I punish you?

Flandre

Eeep! Um... I'm sorry, Remilia!

Remilia

You're not forgiven. Patchy, Meiling! Come on and help me punish her with a battle!

Patchouli

*sigh* If I have to. It's better than letting you do this on your own. At least now it'll be over faster.

Meiling

Please forgive me, Lady Flan! I have orders from my master! I have to give it my best!

Remilia

You better be ready!

Sekibanki

Wait a minute! Flan was just worried about us! She didn't mean any harm―

Remilia

Enough with the excuses! If you're going to get in the way, then you also deserve to be punished!

Remilia

Phew, that was great. I was feeling so stiff after being stuck inside hosting this party for so long.

Flandre

Huh?

Remilia

I'm glad you're back unharmed. But make sure you ask before you leave next time, OK?

Remilia

I just want you to understand that the only reason I worry and get mad at you is because I love you.

Flandre

Yeah! I love you too! I'll be careful next time!

Wakasagihime

Remilia's suddenly in such a good mood. And to think she was so mad before.

Sekibanki

Maybe she just wanted to battle...

Remilia

Come to think of it, you all seem to have made up. You don't look nearly as glum as you did when you left.

Grassroots Youkai Network

Um...!

Kagerou

Huh?! Wait... don't tell me you made us battle to check whether we'd made up or not!

Remilia

Perhaps. But then again, perhaps not...

Sakuya

Lady Remilia, I'm―

Koakuma

We're baaaack!

Remilia

Oh, nice timing. These three have also just returned.

Kagerou

She's acting like the whole punishment battle never happened!

Sekibanki

It's OK. Let it go. So how did the search for Nue go?

Sakuya

We asked everyone we could find, but it seems like she's disappeared without a trace...

Wakasagihime

I guess to Miss Sakuya asking and shooting bullets are the same thing...!

Koakuma

Even still, we kept looking for her... until we got some bad news. That's why we decided to come back here!

Remilia

Bad news? Why couldn't you have just said news?! Hurry up and tell me what it is!

Sakuya

Apparently, Ran and Chen also got their hands on some of the prank candies.

Grassroots Youkai Network

Huh?!

Kagerou

H-How is that possible?! I thought we got them all back!

Sakuya

We heard it from the very person who gave them the candies.

Wakasagihime

Who was it?

Sakuya

Cirno.

Sekibanki

...

Kagerou

...

Cirno

Oops! I forgot to tell them!

Sekibanki

I can't believe this! We worked so hard to get them back...

Kagerou

Are you telling us it was all for nothing?

Wakasagihime

L-Let's focus on the matter at hand. We need to hurry and get the candies back!

Sekibanki

Yeah, we can think about how to "thank" Cirno later.

Sakuya

Cirno told us one more thing. Ran and Chen plan on giving the candies to Yukari.

Remilia

In that case, our best bet is to look for Yukari. If we're lucky, we might just make it in time.

Kagerou

But we have no clue where she is... How are we supposed to find her?

Reimu might know where she is!

Sekibanki

True... Plus, it's not like we have any other leads. All right, let's head to Hakurei Shrine.

Wakasagihime

There goes another chance to eat candies...

Kagerou

This is bad... Reimu isn't here.

Sekibanki

I'm getting sick of this. Don't tell me we have to look for Reimu now too...

Wakasagihime

Isn't there something we can do to find Miss Yukari? You know, like a summoning spell or something!

Maybe we can...

Sekibanki

Do you have an idea?! We've got nothing, so it's all you!

Miss Yukari, I'm counting on you!

Don't get your hopes up, everyone...

Grassroots Youkai Network

*gulp*

The best in Gensokyo―

Whom I respect from the bottom of my heart―

Beautiful and charming―

With power so ephemeral yet eternal―

Kind and intelligent―

With wisdom bound yet unbound―

Miss Yukaaaariiii! Please heeeelp!

Come forth! 'O great sage of Gensokyo, Yukari Yakumo!

Yukari?

Tada! Here I am! PLAYER's reliable confidant!

Grassroots Youkai Network

I can't believe that worked!

Yukari?

Aw, that was so sweet, PLAYER. I didn't know you felt that way about me!

Miss Okina?! But she's speaking like Miss Yukari...!

Gah... Did the summoning fail?!

Wakasagihime

Have I been calling Miss Yukari by the wrong name all this time...?

Sekibanki

This is obviously the effect of those candies!

Yukari?

So everyone sees me as Okina, after all... But it's me, Gensokyo's most beautiful and greatest sage, Yukari Yakumo!

Yukari

No one believes me, though. Not even my own shikigami, nor my shikigami's shikigami. See for yourself...

Ran

As Lady Yukari's shikigami, I have to be courteous! Are you feeling hot? Allow me to fan you!

Chen

Are you thirsty? Let me get you some tea right away!

Yukari

They're on edge because they really think I'm Okina. Do any of you know why this is happening?

Wakasagihime

We know, all right... Do you remember eating a candy that looked like this?

Yukari

Oh, yes! I ate one when these two were out of the room. You can't blame me, though. They looked so tempting.

Sekibanki

Can't argue with that... Well, now we know it was the candies for sure.

Kagerou

These are prank candies that Nue made. When you eat one, everyone starts seeing you as someone else.

Yukari

Hm, so that's what happened. Now everything makes sense.

Yukari

Ran, Chen, did you hear that? Now do you believe I'm the beautiful great sage, Yukari Yakumo?!

Ran

Nue's candies did this? But...

Chen

She doesn't look like Lady Yukari at all!

Yukari

If words won't convince you, I think I know what will.

Kagerou

It's like what happened at the abandoned mansion all over again.

Yukari

Shikigami would never fail to recognize their master's bullets. And I've got some with your names on them!

Ran & Chen

Huh?!

Yukari

And as punishment for your distrust, I'll be going all out!

Ran

Those were some beautiful yet powerful bullets! The only one capable of artistry like that is...!

Chen

Lady Yukari!

Yukari

Heehee, so you finally believe me.

Sekibanki

Well, I suppose that's one way to discipline your shikigami...

Wakasagihime

At least now we can go back to looking for Nue. Surely no one else ate any of those candies.

Ran

Um, actually...

Chen

After we got the candies from Cirno, we ran into Satono and Mai.

Kagerou

Y-You didn't!

Ran

We did... We gave them some of the candies!

Grassroots Youkai Network

No way!

Yukari

Maybe that's why I look like Okina...

Yukari

Either way, I wouldn't mind checking in on her. Let's go. I'll take you all to the Land of the Back Door.

Yukari

Aaaand here we are! Welcome to the Land of the Back Door, Okina's home.

Sekibanki

Oh, wow. This is such a strange place.

Kagerou

There are so many doors here... Wait, do you hear that? It sounds like someone's having an argument.

Wakasagihime

Oh, look! Is that...?!

Satono

Get out! This place belongs to Master! You can't be here!

Mai

Yeah! Get out right now!

Satono

We'll protect the Land of the Back Door in Master's absence!

Mai

We won't let you barge in here! Go back to where you came from, Yukari Yakumo!

Okina

Calm down and listen to me! Why are you calling me Yukari Yakumo?!

Okina

Don't you recognize me? Can't you see it's me, Okina?

Satono

How dare you pretend to be Master!

Mai

You fool! I don't know what you're playing at, but you can't trick us!

Okina

I can easily force my way in, but I don't want to hurt my adorable servants... *sigh* What do I do?

Yukari

It's a strange feeling to see myself like this. I have to savor the moment...

Okina

Why am I over there?! Wait, that's not me! Who are you?!

Yukari

Hehe, do you really need to ask...?

Satono

Master, you're back!

Mai

Yukari Yakumo! Your tricks end here! It's time for you to suffer Master's wrath!

Okina

This is hopeless... Hey, you lot at the back! You know what's going on, don't you?

Wakasagihime

Oh, uhh... Nue made some prank candies and...

Kagerou

Whoever eats them starts to look like someone else.

Sekibanki

Cirno gave some to Ran and Chen. And they, in turn, shared them with Satono and Mai...

Okina

And that's why we're in this mess... I see. I think I know what candies you're talking about.

Okina

Satono and Mai came back with some odd-looking candies. They've been acting weird since the moment I ate one.

Wakasagihime

Eeeeeeep! Her smile's giving me the creeps!

Sekibanki

Satono, Mai, do you get it now? Your Master is the one that looks like Miss Yukari!

Yukari

You clearly cooked up that story before you got here. This is one awful attempt at a prank. Get rid of them, Mai, Satono.

Mai

See?! I told you! Our Master is right here!

Satono

Get ready, 'cause you're all in for it now!

We don't have time for this, Miss Yukariiii!

I had a feeling this would happen...

Okina

Fine. Maybe my bullets will be enough to prove who I am!

Mai

Ow-ow-owww! Th-Those were definitely Master's bullets!

Satono

What's going on? Is this Yukari Yakumo really our master?!

Yukari

I guess the jig is up... I was hoping to have a little more fun, though.

Okina

Now do you finally get it? I was trying really hard not to hurt you.

Mai & Satono

W-We're sorry, Master!

Okina

It's OK. I can't stay mad at my adorable servants. Nue's the one to blame. And you... Yukari.

Yukari

Wow! I look so good when I'm angry!

Wakasagihime

Yikes...

Okina

So you fell victim to Nue's prank, then decided to use that fact to prank others. I can't believe you...

Yukari

I'm sorry. I didn't know you were having such a hard time. Ran and Chen were quite understanding about it all.

Okina

Oh, really?

Yukari

Good discipline speaks for itself at times like these. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you're a bad teacher―

Yukari

It's just I'm much better.

Okina

Are you done?

Kagerou

Oh, boy... This is getting dicey.

Okina

How can you say all that after falling for Nue's prank? Talk about delusional...

Yukari

I'm simply making the best of a bad situation. Besides, if I'm delusional, what does that make you?

Okina

Heh heh heh...

Yukari

Hehehe...

Sekibanki

Somebody do something...!

Yukari

HEHEHEHEHE!

Okina

HAHAHAHAHA!

Sekibanki

Wh-What are we gonna do about these two? I feel like a battle's gonna break out any second!

Wakasagihime

If it does, that'll be the end of Gensokyo as we know it!

Kagerou

Isn't that your master?! Can't you do something to calm her down?!

Satono

D-Don't be ridiculous! We're powerless compared to Master!

Mai

I should've eaten the manju I was saving while I had the chance...

Sekibanki

Who cares about that now?! Gah, you guys are useless! We gotta do something fast―

Okina

...

Yukari

...

Sekibanki

―O-Or not!

Kagerou

We better leave while we still can!

Wakasagihime

But how do we get out of here?!

Okina

Hey, you lot...

Grassroots Youkai Network

Y-Yes?!

Okina

We need to figure out how to get back to looking like ourselves. I'll deal with Yukari after that.

Yukari

Yes, but how do we do that?

Okina

Seeing as you all know so much about these candies, I demand you switch us back.

Kagerou

W-We don't know how! That's why we need to talk to Nue!

Yukari

OK, so where is she?

Sekibanki

W-We don't know that either! We were working with the Scarlet Devil Mansion to find her!

Okina

So basically, we can't switch back until we find Nue―

Yukari

―And nobody knows where she is.

Grassroots Youkai Network

E-Exactly!

Okina & Yukari

All right...

Grassroots Youkai Network

EEEEP?!

Yukari

It's time for a temporary truce. Okina, what do you say we look for Nue together?

Okina

What a coincidence. I was thinking the exact same thing.

Grassroots Youkai Network

Huh?!

Mai & Satono

Master and Yukari Yakumo are going to work together?!

Yukari

It's not that surprising. I know we don't usually get along, but this is the fastest way to fix our mutual problem.

Okina

It's the obvious move. If Yukari and I work together, we can accomplish almost anything.

Okina

Yukari and I will be lending you a hand. Any objections?

Wakasagihime

Nope! I'm sure you'll be a big help!

Yukari

OK, great. Now, let's get back to Gensokyo. We'll meet up with Ran and Chen, then start looking for Nue.

Yukari

Hehehe, I wonder how we should punish the prankster...

Okina

It's got to be something a million times worse than what she did... Maybe that's too much. A thousand times worse?

At least make it a hundred!

Or make it a billion and then just leave her be!

Wakasagihime

The scariest game of hide-and-seek in Gensokyo's history is about to begin!

Kagerou

I-I'm glad they're on our side!

Sekibanki

I kinda feel bad for Nue. She has no idea what's coming for her...

Okina

What are you mumbling about? Hurry up and go through this door.

Yukari

How convenient. I don't mind if I do―

Okina

Not you. You can use one of your gaps.

Yukari

Seriously?!

Nue

*sigh* I messed up so bad... I just wanted everyone to have fun.

Nue

I never thought it'd end up like this...

Nue

Everyone looked so mad that I couldn't help but run... I'm sure they're having a rough time.

Nue

But the whole switching appearances thing is pretty funny. Who knows, maybe they're having a blast at the party...

Yukari

What was that about a blast?

Nue

EEEK?!

Okina

I think she wants us to blast her away, Yukari. What do you say we grant her wish?

Nue

What's going on?!

Nue

Wh-Why are you two here?! I dunno what's going on, but I'm leaving!

Ran

Sorry, but we can't allow that.

Chen

This is a dead-end!

Nue

EEEP! O-OK then, I'll go that way!

Satono

Sorry, but you've got nowhere to run.

Mai

Surrender, now!

Nue

Oh, no, I'm surrounded!

Yukari

Go ahead and run. Now our game of hide-and-seek is done, I could go for a round of tag.

Okina

We're happy to play, but the end result isn't going to be much different.

Nue

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

Wakasagihime

They found her so easily...

Sekibanki

Despite having absolutely no idea where she could be... The sages of Gensokyo sure are frightening.

Kagerou

I feel sorry for Nue. I wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of those two.

Yukari

Lost the will to run, heh? Let's get this started. But be warned, it won't be over quickly.

Okina

Perhaps it wasn't your intent, but we fell for your candy prank. And now, as sages, we need to teach you a lesson.

Nue

So THAT'S why you're here! I thought you both seemed different from usual!

Nue

B-But it's not like I meant to give you the candies!

Yukari

Have you not been listening? The fact is we ate them. All you can do now is give up and curse your bad luck.

Nue

EEEEEEEEEEEEP! I'm soooooooooooooooorry!

O... Objection!

U-Um... can we have a little timeout?

Kagerou

Y-Yeah! We need to calm down and listen to what she has to say!

Wakasagihime

She says she's sorry... I mean, what's the harm in... you know... giving her a chance to speak...?

Sekibanki

We ate the candies too, but all we want is to go back to normal. Besides, she already said she's sorry.

Okina

I see... So you're on her side?

Yukari

Be it one or five, it doesn't matter to us. You'll all receive the same punishment.

Grassroots Youkai Network

Huh?

Yukari

Ran, Chen! Are you ready?

Ran & Chen

Y-Yes!

Okina

Satono, Mai! You know what to do, right?

Mai & Satono

O-Of course!

Okina & Yukari

Let the battle begin!

Grassroots Youkai Network

Seriously?!

Wakasagihime

Wh-What just happened?

Kagerou

Did we... win?

Sekibanki

Why does it feel like they were holding back?

Yukari

...

Okina

...

Yukari

BWAHAHAHAHHAHAHA! I can't! Sorry, Okina! I just couldn't hold it in!

Okina

GAHAHAHHAHAHAHA! That was brilliant! And it's OK, we can tell them now!

Grassroots Youkai Network

Huh?

Nue

Wh-What's going on? Aren't you mad at me?

Yukari

It was all an act. We aren't really angry.

Okina

We wanted to punish Nue, so Yukari and I came up with a plan. Think of it like we played a little prank on you.

Nue

A prank?

Sekibanki

But wait! Why did you have to hide it from us?!

Yukari

It was more fun that way. You know how the saying goes... To deceive your opponent, you must first start with your allies.

Kagerou

Well, you sure deceived us...

Wakasagihime

*sigh* My legs still are still shaking... And by legs, I mean tail.

This sort of thing is right up Miss Yukari's street.

I didn't know Miss Okina was this good an actress!

Sekibanki

Does this mean you forgive Nue?

Yukari

Yes, I think we scared her enough. This whole ordeal must have been tough on her.

Okina

And it's not like she meant for this to happen. She just wanted everyone to have fun. Right, Nue?

Nue

Y-Yeah!

Yukari

Well, I think her punishment's over. Consider this an act of mercy from Gensokyo's most magnanimous sage.

Okina

You always have to overdo it, don't you? Anyway, you can relax now, Nue.

Okina

Even you guys were quite entertaining. The look on your faces was hilarious.

Grassroots Youkai Network

N-No way...!

Yukari

By the way, Okina, do you know what you're supposed to say at times like these?

Okina

Of course. I've always wanted to say it.

Okina & Yukari

You just got pranked!

Nue

You had your revenge, now it's my turn... to get my revenge on your revenge!

Nue

Come here, little fairies! I've got yummy candies for you!

Grassroots Youkai Network

Uh-oh...

Nue

AHAHAHA! Which one's the real me? Guess correctly and I'll reverse the effects of the candy! HA HA HA HA!

Yukari

Are you sure? To me, it sounds like you're asking for more punishment...

Okina

Don't get cocky just because we went easy on you. We'll show you what happens when you try to make a fool of us!

Grassroots Youkai Network

Wait! Let us handle this! We'll show her what's what, so please don't get in our way!

Nue

Eep! I'm sorry! I won't do it again... I promise!

Yukari

That's all you needed to say. Now hurry up and turn us back to normal.

Okina

And don't forget to thank these three. They protected you from us even after everything you put them through.

Nue

One triple "thank you" coming right up...

Wakasagihime

―And that's how we caught Nue.

Sekibanki

Yep, and now we're all back to normal.

Kagerou

I was starting to think we'd be stuck like that forever...

Remilia

It's been a long day, but it seems like we can all breathe easy.

Sakuya

Sorry we weren't of much help. I'm glad everything worked out.

Koakuma

We can finally enjoy the party now!

Flandre

Isn't it almost over?

Meiling

Well, it is getting late... Most of the guests have already left.

Patchouli

You don't need to worry about that. I'm sure you know what Remi's like.

Remilia

Patchy's right! This is the end of the Scarlet Devil Mansion Prank Party! But it's also―

Remilia

―the beginning of the after-party. Let's celebrate everyone getting their appearances back!

Scarlet Devil Mansion

Yeaaaaah!

Wakasagihime

Finally... I can eat some candies!

Sekibanki

Well, since the after-party is all about us... how can we say no?!

Kagerou

Thanks for doing this!

Okina

Heehee, everyone's excited now.

Grassroots Youkai Network

EEEEK! Miss Okina?!

Okina

There's no need to scream. I'm just here to celebrate with you all.

Sekibanki

O-Oh... Th-Thanks for coming.

Okina

You three were worst affected by Nue's prank, right? I heard you spent the whole day as each other.

Kagerou

Yeah, it was really tough...

Okina

But it looks like you gained something valuable in return. It's written all over your faces.

Wakasagihime

It wasn't easy, but it was a good learning experience. We thought we knew each other―

Kagerou

―but we realized there's a lot we still didn't know. Our friendships are gonna get even stronger from here!

Okina

That's great. But I'd like to give you a piece of advice.

Sekibanki

What is it?

Okina

Be it friends, parents, or siblings... it's impossible to fully understand another person.

Okina

You never know what a person might choose to do. Even if that person is you.

Okina

It's absurd to think you can know everything about someone. Arrogant, even.

Okina

But that doesn't mean you shouldn't try. Making an effort to get to know someone strengthens your bond.

Okina

But the stronger the bond, the blinder you become.

Okina

If you assume you know everything about a person, you may overlook the nuances of their personality.

Wakasagihime

Yeah, that's what happened with us... and we ended up fighting as a result.

Kagerou

It's like we weren't even trying to understand each other better because we felt like we already did...

Okina

But you're lucky, you know?

Sekibanki

How so?

Okina

This prank gave you the opportunity to learn about each other, and now your connection is stronger than ever.

Wakasagihime

I learned how compassionate and kind Kagerou is to everyone.

Kagerou

I learned Sekibanki doesn't give up when things get tough. She keeps fighting, even when she has to do it alone.

Sekibanki

And I learned Wakasagihime is really brave... and that she's very modest about it.

Okina

Make sure you remember all of that. Keep working toward strengthening the bonds between you.

Okina

That's what it means to be friends.

Grassroots Youkai Network

Got it!

I'm sure you guys can do it!

That was some very sage advice!

Sekibanki

PLAYER... you helped us so much. So, um... thanks.

Wakasagihime

Seriously, thank you, PLAYER. Why don't you stay for the after-party?!

Kagerou

Saying thank you isn't enough! We need to get her candies before they're all gone!

Grassroots Youkai Network

Yeah!

Okina

My, my... They're so impatient.

Yukari

What's this? How come you're going out of your way to be nice to them?

Okina

Oh, it's you. I didn't know you were watching...

Yukari

I didn't mean to eavesdrop, but that was some wonderful advice. I feel like I've learned something, too.

Yukari

But I can't believe you'd be so kind to anyone other than Mai or Satono. Are you really Okina, or have you switched again?

Okina

Hmph, don't make fun of me. Think of it as my way of lifting everyone's spirits for the party.

Yukari

Oh, come on. There's no need to be embarrassed. Also... hehe, I don't know if I should be saying this...

Okina

What is it?

Yukari

I got to know you a little better this time. So does that mean our bond has grown stronger?

Okina

I-I told you to stop poking fun at me! I know this is a party, but don't get carried away.

Yukari

Heehee. Come on, let's go enjoy ourselves. We can sit and chat some other time.

Okina

I suppose that doesn't sound too bad. Maybe next time, it'll be me getting to know you a little better...

Wakasagihime

Wow, I'm sooo full. I completely stuffed myself with all those chocolates and super soft marshmallows...

Kagerou

Now it finally feels like we got to enjoy the party. It's been ages since I ate so many sweets.

Sekibanki

My stomach is nice and full. Now I want some entertainment. I'm already running out of things to talk about...

Nue

If it's entertainment you're after, then you're in luck! I have just the game for you!

Wakasagihime

What game...? Oh, is it the one we messed up by eating your candies?

Sekibanki

No way! I'm not going through that again! Have you forgotten how much of a mess it was?!

Nue

HEH HEH HEH! You don't need to be so defensive! I'm sure you guys will love it this time!

Nue

All right! You can come out now! Remilia, Remilia, Remilia, and Remilia!

Kagerou

Why did you call her out four times?

Remilia A

That's because―

Remilia B

As you can see―

Remilia C

There are―

Remilia D

Four of me!

Grassroots Youkai Network

HUUUUUUH?!

Nue

AHAHAHAHA! I knew you'd be surprised! The four Remilias you see are the key to this game.

Nue

Remilia and three others from the party earlier are helping out. I've made all of them look like Remilia!

Wakasagihime

Don't tell me you want us to guess which one's real!

Nue

Yeah! Now you're getting it!

Nue

There's only one real Remilia here! The name of the game is "Remilia or Not?" Let's begin!

Nue

You have to find the real Remilia. And you only get one guess.

Nue

Random guesses would be boring, so I'll allow each of you to ask them one question.

Nue

You also get to choose one of the Scarlet Devil Mansion residents to help you.

Sekibanki

They can help us ask the right questions 'cause they know Remilia well...

Nue

Exactly! I'll explain the other details of the game as we play.

She's actually given this a lot of thought!

Now I understand why Remilia agreed to play along!

Nue

I know, right?! I wanted to play this since the beginning! But if you're a chicken and don't wanna join, I'll find other players.

Kagerou

Did you just call me a chicken?!

Wakasagihime

Uh...

Sekibanki

I wouldn't have called her that if I were you...

Kagerou

It's funny to see you challenging ME to a deduction game! I'm Gensokyo's number-one deduction game enthusiast!

Remilia C

Wow, really?

Remilia B

I didn't know that.

Wakasagihime

Kagerou loves playing this social deduction game called "Are You a Human?"

Sekibanki

She regularly plays it at Kourindou. She's really good at it, and she hates losing.

Nue

Oh, wow. I didn't know a game like that existed. I didn't copy it or anything!

Sekibanki

Who cares? I'm pretty sure there are many similar games out there.

Kagerou

Bring it on! I'm all charged up now! I'm gonna win, and there's nothing you can do about it!

Kagerou

I swear by the name of Kourindou's owner!

Wakasagihime

This has got nothing to do with him... Don't drag him into this.

Kagerou

I accept your challenge!

Nue

Heh heh! Thanks!

Remilia A

I knew you'd accept.

Remilia B

But can you figure out which one's the real me?

Remilia C

We won't accept random guesses!

Remilia D

Let's have some fun!

Nue

It's time for―

Nue

―"Remilia or Not?"

Nue

OK, let me just quickly go over the rules of the game again.

Nue

Each one of you gets one question to ask the Remilias and one guess to find the real one.

Remilia A

You can ask Sakuya, Patchouli, or Meiling to help you come up with a good question.

Remilia B

You'll get one minute. Once you think you've identified the real Remilia, you must challenge her to a battle of bullets.

Remilia C

If you win, your opponent will reveal their true identity. And if that turns out to be the real Remilia, you win.

Remilia D

If any of you find the real Remilia, you'll all be declared winners.

There are four options, and they get three guesses.

And they even have help. Isn't this too easy?

Nue

Even if they choose the real Remilia, they still need to win the battle. Else they won't be able to narrow down their options.

Sekibanki

Judging by your confidence, I think it's safe to assume the three fake Remilias are as good as her at battles.

Nue

Good luck taking them down. Oh, and if you want, you can ask for PLAYER's help during the battles.

Remilia A

By the way, only Nue and the real Remilia know the correct answer. No one else has a clue.

Wakasagihime

I see you don't want the imposter Remilias giving anything away if they get defeated.

Nue

Exactly! OK, now let's get this started. Who's gonna go first?

Sekibanki

I'll take a whack at it.

Wakasagihime

Really? Are you sure?

Sekibanki

I'm not really good at guessing games. I think it's best if I go first and get you guys a hint or two.

Sekibanki

That should help you find the right answer. Me getting it right isn't important. We need to win as a team.

Kagerou

Yeah... Thanks, Sekibanki!

Sekibanki

That being said, I don't plan on throwing away my guess. I'm gonna do my best to finish this off myself.

Nue

Ooooh, this is getting interesting! OK, so who do you pick as your helper?

Sekibanki

Hmm... I'll go with Miss Patchouli.

Patchouli

Really?

Sekibanki

I mean, you're the most knowledgeable one here. And you're close with Remilia, so that'll help with the guess.

Patchouli

OK, then, I'll do my best to help you. Let's figure out the real Remi together.

Sekibanki

Sooo... what question should we ask?

Patchouli

How about something only the real Remi will be able to answer... like her favorite blood type?

Sekibanki

If the fake ones don't know the correct answer, they'll reply with something they think is her favorite... That's a good one!

Nue

OK, so Sekibanki wants to know what's your favorite blood type. Let's hear your answers!

Remilia A

It's obviously B.

Remilia C

Y-Yeah! That's my answer, too! B is my favorite!

Remilia B

It's not something I've actually thought about. But maybe AB is the best.

Remilia D

There's no ranking for blood. Every type is different. Enjoying that difference is what makes a top-tier vampire.

Sekibanki

Except for that obvious one, all three sounded like something the real Remilia would say. What do you think, Miss Patchouli?

Patchouli

I think she once mentioned that she likes type B. But I don't know if she'd give an honest answer at a time like this.

Patchouli

And it's also possible that she was just joking when she said type B was delicious....

Sekibanki

Huh?! How can you be so unsure?! C'mon! We need an answer!

Patchouli

I bet it's... but no... Remi would probably say it's...

Sekibanki

We don't have time to go in circles! We've only got one minute!

Nue

Aaaaaaaand your time's up! So what's your final answer?

Patchouli

Oops! S-Sorry...

Sekibanki

Ugh! Clearly, being too knowledgeable doesn't help, either! I guess I just have to rely on my gut for this one!

Sekibanki

The Remilia to the far left! You're the real one!

Remilia A

Hehe, I suppose it's just not possible to hide my noble aura.

Nue

Now let's see if she's actually Remilia! But for that, you'll have to win the battle! Let's begin!

Sekibanki

Aha! We won!

Remilia A

*sigh* I can't believe I was the first to lose.

Yukari

But they picked me. That must mean I was acting really well. OK, now I don't feel so bad about it.

Sekibanki

Whaaaaaat?! I got it wrong?!

Nue

Whoops! That was the wrong choice!

Yukari

Heehee, the way you went about it wasn't bad, but tough luck.

Sekibanki

Grrrrr! This is so frustrating! But I'm sure the others will avenge me!

Sekibanki

I'm sorry...

Wakasagihime

You don't need to apologize. You did a good job narrowing down the options from four to three!

Kagerou

That's also how you play "Are You a Human?" All we gotta do is gather info and try to figure out the right answer.

Sekibanki

Thanks... I'll leave the rest to you guys.

Wakasagihime

Maybe I should go next. I want Kagerou to have the best shot.

Kagerou

I appreciate the thought, but don't forget to enjoy the game.

Kagerou

Sure, winning is important, but games are mostly about having fun.

Wakasagihime

Of course. But don't go blaming me if I guess right and you never get to play!

Kagerou

I like that confidence! Now go surprise me with your deduction skills!

Nue

It looks like we have our next player! So who will you pick as your helper?

Wakasagihime

Before that, I just want to get something clear... Does it have to be a question, or can I ask them to do something instead?

Nue

Like what?

Wakasagihime

I just want them to perform a simple action. Is that OK?

Nue

Hmmm... I guess that should be fine! A little change might spice things up!

Wakasagihime

Thanks. I'd like to ask Miss Meiling to help me.

Meiling

Huh, me? Are you sure? Maybe you should go with Miss Sakuya...

Wakasagihime

No, I want you. I need your help for the plan I have in mind.

Meiling

Aw, that's so nice. OK, I'll give it my best!

Wakasagihime

Yeah! Let's do this! So let me tell you about the action I want all the Remilias to perform.

Wakasagihime

I want them all to fly.

Nue

That's it...? You're wasting your precious question on this?

Wakasagihime

Yeah, I'm sure this will give us the clue we need.

Wakasagihime

I live in the Misty Lake, so I've seen Miss Remilia flying around at night quite often.

Wakasagihime

And I've noticed that Miss Meiling also gazes at the sky a lot. That's because you're watching Miss Remilia, too, right?

Meiling

Why are you winking at me?! W-Well... I'm usually in my own world looking at nothing in particular...

Sakuya

*smile*

Meiling

Eek! What's with that creepy smile?! I-I lied! I meant I watch Lady Remilia fly away, hoping she stays safe!

Remilia C

Wow, Meiling. How nice of you. I'm soooo very proud to be your master.

Remilia B

Stop making things up. You're obviously just slacking off as usual.

Remilia D

I hope you know you're MY servant. You need to get your act together. I know how capable you are.

Meiling

I-I'm sorry!

Nue

They're already giving away hints... Well, whatever! OK, so can we have all the Remilias fly?

Remilia D

All right. Is this good enough?

Wakasagihime

Wow, this Remilia flew with such ease.

Remilia C

This is a piece of cake... Are you telling me you'll figure out which one of us is real just by looking at us fly?

Meiling

Hm, there's something off about this Lady Remilia's flying...

Nue

And now for the last Remilia... the one dressed as a maid!

Remilia B

I don't mind flying, but just give me a second. I'm not used to these clothes, so it's a little difficult to move in them.

Remilia B

There. Is that enough?

Nue

Flying time is over. And now begins the one-minute timer. Hurry, and pick one before you run out of time!

Wakasagihime

Miss Meiling, did you pick up on anything?

Meiling

Yes. Lady Remilia has this little quirk. I was keeping an eye out for it.

Nue

S-She does?!

Meiling

It's the way she spreads her wings right before flying. She'll always spread her right wing slightly slower than her left one.

Meiling

It's 'cause Miss Sakuya often stands behind her. She does it subconsciously to make sure her wing doesn't hit Miss Sakuya.

Sakuya

What, really?!

Meiling

She also flies with a very slight tilt toward the right to keep herself balanced.

Wakasagihime

Wh-Whoa! Your observation skills are on point! I didn't notice that at all!

Meiling

I'm not the gatekeeper of this mansion for nothing! Martial artists need to perceive the meaning behind every motion.

Sakuya

Show off... You'd be much more reliable if you were always this sharp.

Meiling

As far as I could tell, the Lady Remilia in the maid outfit fits the bill! The way she moved was just as I described!

Wakasagihime

Yeah, I think it's her, too. And that's because of what she said earlier.

Remilia B

What are you referring to?

Wakasagihime

You said you're not used to those clothes, so it's a little difficult to move in them. Something only the real Remilia would say.

Wakasagihime

We're only seeing the fake Remilias as Miss Remilia because of Nue's power. They haven't actually changed their clothes.

Wakasagihime

But this is something I figured out before my actual request, so maybe it's a little unfair.

Remilia B

...!

Nue

Whoa, both of them think it's the Remilia in the maid outfit!

Nue

But have they got it right?! They'll have to win the battle to find out!

Remilia B

*sob* You could've gone a bit easy on me. I already told you it's difficult for me to move in these clothes!

Wakasagihime

You're really Miss Remilia?!

Remilia B

Yes, I'm the real Remilia―

Alice

―or so you'd love to hear. Sorry, I'm not her.

Wakasagihime

HUUUUUUH?!

Meiling

No way! Only Lady Remilia moves that way!

Alice

Your observation was no doubt excellent, but don't forget, I'm a puppeteer by profession.

Alice

Observation is key when it comes to puppeteering. I was already aware of Remilia's flying quirks.

Alice

But mimicking it with my own body isn't as easy as making a doll do it...

Meiling

That's something only a puppeteer would be able to do... Gah! You got me this time!

Wakasagihime

You even said all the right things... You completely had me fooled. I have to hand it to you. You played well.

Alice

Hehe, thanks.

Wakasagihime

Sorry... All I managed to do is rule out one of your options...

Kagerou

Don't be upset! Thanks to you, we've got plenty of clues!

Sekibanki

We're down to two Remilias. Now Kagerou just needs to pick the right one.

Wakasagihime

Good luck, Kagerou! I probably don't need to worry about it, but don't let your guard down!

Kagerou

I won't. As a self-proclaimed deduction game enthusiast, I swear to stay sharp at all times and give it my best!

Nue

Oh, wow, that's some fierce fighting spirit! I hope you can put all that enthusiasm to use!

Nue

All right! It's time for you to work with our last helper, Sakuya, and lay it all on the line with your final guess!

Sakuya

I'm surprised I'm last. I really thought I'd be picked sooner.

Sakuya

I've served milady with utmost loyalty. I can easily discern the difference between the real and fake Lady Remilias.

Kagerou

Y-You sure are confident...

Sakuya

Of course. I know everything about Lady Remilia. I know she didn't finish her broccoli at dinner the day before yesterday.

Remilia C

Urk?!

Sakuya

I also know she and the young mistress accidentally broke an expensive vase yesterday and buried it in the yard.

Remilia D

Eep!

Sakuya

Well, we'll get into that after this party. For now, we need to spot the real Lady Remilia and ask the fake ones to leave.

Nue

Th-That doesn't sound good for Remilia... Maybe you can forgive her if you guess wrong...

Sakuya

Well, OK. But me getting it wrong is as impossible as it is for Lady Remilia to wake up on time.

Remilia C

That's enough, Sakuya! You're being rude!

Sakuya

Hehe, sorry, it was just a little joke.

Remilia D

Is that your stress speaking? Are you overworked? Why don't I give you some time off after this party is over?

Kagerou

Miss Sakuya is amazing... She's trying to get as much info as possible before we even ask the question!

Nue

Hey! That's not fair! Hurry up and ask your question already!

Kagerou

OK, I already know what I wanna ask. So here's my question for the two Remilias.

Remilia D

Go ahead, ask me anything.

Remilia C

Remilia Scarlet has nothing to hide.

Remilia D

Except for the broken vase!

Remilia C

Or the broccoli I sneakily fed Patchy!

Nue

*sigh*

Kagerou

OK, here I go. My question to you is―

Kagerou

―Are you Remilia Scarlet?

Remilia C

Come again? Obviously, I am. I'm none other than the Queen of Twilight, Remilia Scarlet!

Remilia D

Of course, I'm the real Remilia. Don't waste my time with your worthless questions.

Kagerou

Hm, so that's how they're playing it. The one in the dress is exuding confidence, and the nurse one is acting displeased.

Kagerou

The dress Remilia looked all restless during Sekibanki's question. But now she appears pretty relaxed.

Kagerou

Maybe she's gotten used to acting like Remilia. But that just makes me think the nurse one is the real Remilia.

Kagerou

She started off all charismatic, but now she's being indifferent. It's like she's kind of bored.

Kagerou

Maybe she's given up hope of winning because we managed to narrow it down to only two of them? Orrr...!

Wakasagihime

W-Wow, Kagerou! I'm amazed at how fast you're coming up with these ideas!

Sekibanki

The way she sees and processes things is completely different from us.

Kagerou

I'd like to hear what my helper has to say. Which one do you think is real, Miss Sakuya?

Sakuya

I already have my eye on the real Lady Remilia. I didn't even need the question. I already know the answer.

Remilia C

...

Remilia D

...

Sakuya

Aren't I right, Lady Remilia?!

Remilia C

Huh?!

Sakuya

You automatically reacted when I called out your name, whereas the other one didn't even bat an eye.

Remilia D

Uh...

Sakuya

That makes it obvious. The one in the dress is the real Lady Remilia.

Nue

Isn't that cheating?! But I guess you haven't broken any rules, so I'll allow it!

Sakuya

I've done my job as the helper. Is there anything else you need?

Kagerou

Wait... Shouldn't we think this through some more?

Sakuya

What do you mean?

Kagerou

Those two fooled Sekibanki and Wakasagihime. I don't think they'd fall for such a simple trick.

Kagerou

This game is all about bluffing, aka acting. They're probably just pretending that they fell for it so they can fool us instead.

Sakuya

If you're going to doubt everything, then nothing will make sense. You're just overthinking things.

Kagerou

Maybe... but I know Sekibanki and Wakasagihime.

Kagerou

They're pretty sharp, but these Remilias managed to take them for a ride.

Nue

So... what's your final answer?

Kagerou

I'll go with the nurse Remilia. I say she is the real Remilia Scarlet!

Sakuya

What?!

Nue

I'll take that as your answer 'cause you're the only one who can make the guess. No one else has the right to change it.

Sakuya

This can't be happening!

Nue

Now let's see if you're right. To find out the truth and put an end to this game―

Nue

―Let's begin our final battle of bullets!

Remilia D

Argh! Why did I have to lose after making it so far?!

Kagerou

W-We won!

Wakasagihime

Now if this one is the real Remilia, we'll have won the game!

Sekibanki

You've got this!

Nue

This brings us to the end of "Remilia or Not?" Did they actually get it right?!

Nue

This brings us to the end of "Remilia or Not?" Did they actually get it right?!

Remilia D

You played that brilliantly. I didn't think I'd get picked after coming this far.

Kagerou

Does that mean I got it right?! Are you really Remilia?!

Remilia D

Yes, I'm really―

Flandre

―Remilia's little sister, Flandre Scarlet!

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No way!

Nue

Tooooooo baaaaad! Nurse Remilia was the wrong answer!

Kagerou

H-How can that be?! My reasoning was flawless...!

Sakuya

I told you the one in the dress is the real one. You should've just listened to me.

Remilia C

Well done, Sakuya. You really are the perfect maid. You're truly worthy of serving Remilia Scarlet.

Sakuya

L-Lady Remilia, I'm honored!

Remilia C

But you know what, Sakuya? Your mistress Remilia Scarlet―

Nue

―is smarter than you are. You should keep that in mind.

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Huh?!

Scarlet Devil Mansion

What?!

The last Remilia turned into Nue?!

All four Remilias were fake?!

Nue

That's right! I'm not the real Remilia, either!

Sakuya

H-How did I get it wrong?!

Wakasagihime

That's cheating! How can all of the Remilias be fake?!

Sekibanki

And how are you one of them?! You've been moderating the game the entire time!

Kagerou

Oh... I see it now.

Nue?

Hehehe, I knew you'd be the first one to notice. If you had more time, we would've been in real trouble.

Remilia

That's right! The Nue who was moderating the game right in front of you all is the real Remilia Scarlet!

Wakasagihime

That's not fair! That's legit cheating!

Sekibanki

You even told us that one of the four Remilias was real!

Nue

Tut tut tut! Not once did I say that. Try to recollect the exact words I used while explaining the rules!

Kagerou

Hm, I think you said...

Nue

There's only one real Remilia here! The name of the game is "Remilia or Not?" Let's begin!

Nue

You have to find the real Remilia. And you only get one guess.

Remilia

Nue and I were both present when I said "There's only one real Remilia here!"

Nue

I did say you had to find the real Remilia, but no one said the real one was among the four choices you had.

Patchouli

This whole game was cruel... very Remi-like. We all fell into her trap.

Meiling

Hahahahaha... That's our Lady Remilia.

Sakuya

This only proved that I still have a lot to learn...

Yukari

Wow... I didn't see that coming. Making assumptions really can come back to bite you.

Alice

I feel so used.

Flandre

Hmmmmmmph! You guys are so mean! I was so bored, but I still acted my best! Why did you get to have all the fun?!

Remilia

I know. I could tell you were kind of bored by the way you answered that last question.

Our opponent was just too cunning this time...

But it was a lot of fun!

Wakasagihime

Yeah, she had us completely fooled. I don't feel bad losing to her.

Sekibanki

It's OK, I'll take this loss. I don't wanna raise objections against Remilia of all people.

Remilia

That's the spirit. And I do think you all did pretty well.

Kagerou

Oh, yeah? Well, I won't lose the next round!

Remilia

Huh?

Nue

What next round?

Kagerou

There's obviously a second round, isn't there?! You can't just win once and run off!

Wakasagihime

Hehe... That's right, Kagerou. We'll make this next one count!

Sekibanki

Huh?! U-Um... yeah. We're gonna win this one!

Nue

B-But...!

Sakuya

Then I'm going to win and prove I'm worthy of being the Scarlet Devil Mansion's maid... or rather, Lady Remilia's maid!

Koakuma

Can I participate this time? I've always wanted to play a game like that!

Rumia

It sounds like fun! I wanna play tooooooo!

Okina

A game involving a battle of wits sounds very interesting. I'm sure you'd love to have a sage of Gensokyo be a part of it.

Yukari

They already have that with me here. If you're going to participate, then I'd like to play once more!

Nue

Where are all these people coming from?! Ugh, fine!

Nue

We'll do this as many times as it takes!

Wakasagihime

Great! Now how about we switch it up a little? You guys can be on the guessing side for this next one.

Sekibanki

You better be ready. After that switch we went through today, we've become much stronger!

Kagerou

We understand each other way better than we did before!

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There's no way you're gonna see through our act!

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