Lossy's Journal

Okina

Argh... there are so many of them! And it looks like they all mean business...!

Iku

What should we do? We're almost surrounded!

Reisen

Zzz... *snore*...

Okina

We're out of options. If they are going to get in our way―

Okina

―we'll have to force our way through at any cost!

Iku

It certainly looks that way...

Iku

*sigh* And here I thought I'd get to relax tonight... How did it come to this?!

Okina

How, you ask? It all started with them... My adorable Satono and Mai.

Reisen

Zzz... Flashback time... *snore* *mumble*... Zzz...

Iku

Are you really asleep...?

Mai

Master! We're back!

Satono

We completed the errands you asked us to run!

Okina

Good job, you two. I have sweets for you as a reward. Go wash your hands and gargle first.

Mai

Sweets?! YAY! Thank you!

Satono

Wait, Mai, before the sweets, we should tell Master about that thing...

Okina

What is it? Is there something you want to tell me?

Satono

Um... we met the shrine maiden of Moriya Shrine earlier while we were out, and she told us something strange...

Mai

She said a person appears on a holy night at the end of the year to bring happiness to good kids in the outside world!

Okina

Hm... That sounds like quite an eccentric person. Do they have a name?

Satono

Sa... San... what was it again, Mai?

Mai

Huh?! Um... San―Gah! I can't remember!

Okina

*sigh* Really...? OK, so when is this holy night?

Satono

Um...

Mai

Th-The end of the year! What was the date, again...?

Okina

...

Mai

S-Sorry... That shrine maiden's story went on too long, so...

Satono

She kept getting more and more excited, and we could barely understand her toward the end...

Mai

B-But! I do remember some things!

Mai

That person appears on a so-called holy night at the end of the year and brings happiness to the bedsides of good kids!

Satono

And the "happiness" is actually just things that the kids want!

Mai

The person supposedly wears a flaming red outfit and carries a huge white sack full of presents!

Satono

But no one has ever actually seen them. Isn't it strange how there's info on how they look but no eyewitnesses?

Okina

Hmm... I think I get the gist of it. So you wanted to ask me whether I know who this person might be, correct?

Okina's Cute Servants

Yes!

Okina

Urk... D-Don't look at me with such high expectations. I'm sorry to say that I have never heard of such a person...

Okina's Cute Servants

Oh...

Okina

But... I do have some guesses about their identity. It's just speculation, though.

Okina's Cute Servants

Really?!

Okina

Y-Yes. Calm down a little.

Okina

I doubt that "eccentric person" works alone. They may be part of a large organization or a representative of one.

Mai

Why do you think that?!

Okina

It would be impossible for an individual to visit homes all over the world in one night to deliver gifts.

Okina

And considering how they manage to break into houses without being witnessed or alerting anyone at all...

Okina

...that person or everyone in their organization could be ninjutsu experts, good with magic, or have special skills.

Satono

Then... maybe they're not human?

Okina

Yes, I'd say they most likely aren't.

Okina's Cute Servants

Hmmm...

Okina

What's wrong, you two? Why the long faces when we're getting close to the truth?

Mai

No, I was just thinking that... maybe you're right...

Satono

It's good that you figured it out, but...

Mai

Yeah, but...

Satono

When I think about how that person only appears in the outside world and not in Gensokyo...

Okina

Oh, I see. But... isn't it a bit too early to give up? That person brings happiness to all the good kids, so...

Okina

If you two behave as well as the kids in the outside world, then they might come to Gensokyo, too.

Okina's Cute Servants

Really?!

Okina

That all depends on the effort you put in. You should take it slow and strive to improve yourself each day.

Satono

Yes, Master! We'll show you that we can be the best kids ever!

Mai

We'll start with the fundamentals of being a good kid! And that's washing hands and gargling right after returning home!

Okina

They want to show me that they can be good kids, huh? But they are already the best kids ever...

Okina

And yet no one will come bearing gifts for Satono and Mai? Is that really OK...?

Okina

No, of course, it's not! I won't let anyone upset my adorable servants...!

Okina

If that person doesn't appear in Gensokyo, then there's only one thing left for me to do...!

Okina

And that's why I decided to take on the role of that person and bring happiness to the good kids of Gensokyo.

Rinnosuke

U-Um... Yeah, I gathered as much. But that doesn't explain why you came to visit me by creating a door on my back.

Okina

Word has it that you're good at making costumes. So I want you to make a costume that will help me deliver happiness.

Rinnosuke

Oh, so that's why you're here... I see no reason to refuse a commission.

Rinnosuke

But I must say... that person who appears in every region of the outside world and disappears without being seen...

Rinnosuke

...is probably a type of hermit or divine spirit. Or maybe one of the Seven Lucky Gods since they bestow gifts.

Okina

That crossed my mind as well. Carrying a white sack to deliver good fortune to people sounds a lot like Daikokuten...

Okina

Which is good because that would mean, as a secret god, I also have the right to deliver happiness.

Rinnosuke

All right, I better get to work. I'll make a costume based on the information you've given me.

Okina

Thank you. Now, while I wait for my costume... I'll try to persuade you to join me, PLAYER.

You knew I was listening?!

I'm in the midst of running an errand for Reimu...

Okina

You were listening because what I said piqued your interest, no? Then you shouldn't worry about errands.

Okina

You know many people in Gensokyo, so if you come with me, we can smoothly deal with any altercations that may arise.

I smell trouble...!

I have to get Reimu's torn shrine maiden clothes fixed...!

Okina

*sigh* I see convincing you isn't going to be that easy. But the shopkeeper is busy making my costume in the back―

Okina

―and you are stuck here until he returns. So why don't we have a little chat while we wait...?

Rinnosuke

Here, I finished your costume. I hope you like it.

Okina

Wow, this is...!

Rinnosuke

A red costume and a large white sack for the presents. I think it captures all the main features you mentioned in your story.

Okina

It's perfect, Mister Shopkeeper. It's truly a work of art.

Okina

Your skills are wasted in a second-hand shop. No one would be able to compete against you if you owned an apparel store.

Rinnosuke

I have no such ambitions at the moment. My first priority is to become the number one second-hand shop in Gensokyo.

Okina

That humility is yet another virtue of an artisan. I'm beginning to like you more and more, owner of Kourindou.

Rinnosuke

A-Anyway! Are you going to get started with your plan right away?

Okina

Yes, Gensokyo is quite big. We must start handing out presents immediately, or we won't make it to every home.

Okina

So, PLAYER. I'm sure you must have made up your mind by now.

All right. I'll help you.

I feel like you'd drag me along anyway...

Okina

A wise decision. If you refused... HAHAHA! Well, anyway! Let's deliver happiness to everyone in Gensokyo together!

Okina

The presents will be given to my adorable servants! And all the other good kids in Gensokyo!

Rinnosuke

I don't know how many good kids are out there, but will you be able to manage with just the two of you?

Okina

Don't worry. I can use my power to travel from one place to another in a matter of seconds.

Okina

Quick! Careful! And covert! Let's execute this mission with everything we've got!

Rinnosuke

Your power... allows you to create doors on the backs of anything, right? Like the door you made to come here.

Okina

That's correct. I can create a door directly on the back of my target... or use the back of something in the vicinity.

Okina

The concept of distance has no bearing on my ability. Even the moon―

Okina

―is only a heartbeat away.

Is this the moon...?!

I needed to ask Mister Rinnosuke to fix Reimu's clothes!

Okina

Shh...! Stop being so loud. You'll wake up our targets.

S-Sorry... I'm just shocked to be here all of a sudden.

S-Sorry... I just pictured an angry Reimu in my head.

Okina

We will be giving presents to three moon rabbits here. Reisen, Ringo, and Seiran.

Okina

Many moon rabbits work hard every day to serve the selfish whims of Lunarians and gods. They're all good kids.

Okina

According to my intel, Reisen, Ringo, and Seiran should have had a Lunar Dango Slumber Party in Reisen's room tonight.

Okina

They should be fast asleep by now after eating their fill of dango. Let's go and quickly give them their presents.

Okina

We'll start with Reisen. Serving those Watatsuki sisters must be quite a strenuous job...

Reisen

Zzz... zzz...

Okina

Heehee, she's sound asleep. For you, I have a mysterious limited-edition sweet. I hear they are all the rage these days!

Okina

I don't know the details, but apparently, they are a delicacy made using lots of prehistoric fish from the Sanzu River.

Okina

I'm giving her this present because she seemed to be interested in sweets when she came to Earth before.

Wow... that looks just... wow.

I think I've seen something similar before...

Okina

I don't want to toot my own horn, but I am very good at selecting presents. Now for Ringo―

Reisen

Ugh... who's making all that noise...? Ringo? Seiran? The dango are already... Huh?

Okina

...

Reisen

What? Why are there strangers in my room? Intruders...?

Okina

Hm... No one ever saw "that person" when they gave out presents. Which means we can't be seen either... This is bad!

Okina

Listen, Reisen. You didn't see anything. Just close your eyes and go back to the Dream World.

Reisen

I don't understand what you're saying... but it's not nice to attack someone in their sleep... Take this!

Okina

Argh?! She's shooting bullets while half asleep...?! Is she sleep-shooting?!

Okina

But I must say... those are some good shots for someone barely awake. It must be muscle memory from her training.

Reisen

Give up already...!

Okina

This is no time for chitchat. We have to subdue her...!

Reisen

Zzz... zzz...

Okina

She finally calmed down...

Okina

But there's no guarantee that someone won't come to check after all that commotion. We can't let anyone else see us.

Okina

Let's return to Earth until it's safe here. Oh, and we better take this moon rabbit with us.

Um... I think that's called kidnapping.

Right. We can't let the witness talk!

Okina

She saw what we look like so we have to take her. Anyway, let's talk when we're back on Earth!

Okina

Phew... I was worried for a second there. I'm glad we were able to get back safely.

Reisen

Zzz... *snore*

Okina

We brought her so she wouldn't tell anyone about us, but we need to figure out what to do with her before she wakes up.

Okina

We've come this far, so we might as well―

???

Um, excuse me...?

Okina

Hm?

Iku

What are you doing? Why did you suddenly come out of my back...?

Okina

Oh! You're the envoy of the Dragon Palace who delivers messages to the celestials! I just randomly borrowed a back.

Iku

I was about to go back home after finishing some work in Gensokyo.

Iku

I picked some clothes to blend in here... but it seems to have backfired since you noticed me...

Okina

A lovely young lady like yourself is bound to attract attention. Better avoid such adorable clothes if you want to lay low.

You look beautiful in your usual clothes too, but...

These are kind of informal, and you look lovely in them!

Iku

S-Stop...! You're making me blush...

Iku

Wait, you still haven't answered my question! Why did you come out of my back like that?

Okina

Oh... that's a long story...

Iku

Hm, it's rare to see you two together... Wait, huh?

Reisen

Zzz... *snore*

Iku

Um... Don't tell me you've abducted someone from the moon.

Okina

It's not what it looks like! We just went to the moon to deliver happiness...!

Iku

No, I don't want to know. I feel like I'm going to get dragged into this if I hear any more.

Iku

I want to go back home and relax. I'm going to go have a nice long bath and then enjoy a book in bed.

Iku

I'm always busy accompanying the Eldest Daughter without a moment to myself. So the little breaks I get are very precious.

Iku

I can finally finish reading Heaven and Earth―Love Is a Solitary Journey after borrowing it half a year ago!

Okina

What's with that title? It sounds like something you could finish without going out of your way to make time for it.

The transcontinental proposal in book 32 is a must-read!

Heaven Love, for short! I need to read the new book 37!

Okina

That's a long-running series!

Iku

Well, I'm glad you understand. Now then, I better get going.

Okina

Wait. You can't leave. We can't just let you go like that.

Okina

Your misunderstanding will smear not only our names but also ruin the name of the person whose identity I've borrowed.

Okina

Judging from what you just told us, it sounds like you don't have any significant plans for the rest of tonight.

Iku

What? I told you I'm going back home to relax and―

Okina

That means you're free. And so I welcome you to our group!

Iku

So you're basically saying that you won't let me go? And that I'll have to take you down if I want to go home?

Okina

That's correct, messenger of the Dragon Palace. If you do not wish to cooperate, you can try in vain to escape.

Iku

*huff* *huff* I knew you'd be strong...

Okina

And you surpassed my expectations! Your powers will be a great asset! It's decided―you're one of us now!

Iku

*sigh* I wonder if I'll ever be able to catch up to the latest volume of Heaven Love... So what exactly are we up to?

Okina

Great! I'm glad you're on board! We're bringing happiness to all the good kids in Gensokyo―

Reisen

Mmm... huh? Where am I...? Didn't I fall asleep in my room...

Okina

Oh, it looks like she's finally awake. Nice timing. Now I won't have to repeat myself.

Iku

I see. I think I get what's going on now.

Reisen

What?! I attacked you in my sleep...?! I'm so sorry...!

Okina

Don't worry about it. It was our fault for sneaking in... So, what do you think about our plan?

Reisen

I'm really impressed! Bringing happiness to good kids sounds like a wonderful thing to do!

Iku

I didn't want to get involved in something shady, but it might be worth giving up my time off for something like this.

Okina

Exactly!

Reisen

So... can I join you guys too?

Okina

What? Are you also going to volunteer?

Iku

Huh...? I wouldn't say I volunteered...

Reisen

I don't know if I'd be of any help, though... S-So I'd understand if you don't want me...

Okina

No, you're more than welcome! You've got a kind heart and are willing to help others! That's all you need!

Okina

Now it's finally starting to feel like we're an organization. Let's bring happiness to all the good kids in Gensokyo!

Reisen

Yeah! I'll do my best!

Iku

I'm a little worried about what lies ahead... but I'll put my faith in you and trust that it's going to be all right.

Okina

We've arrived at the Scarlet Devil Mansion. Our next target, Flandre Scarlet, is here.

Iku

She's the younger vampire sister, right? But isn't she a bit too old to be called a kid...?

Okina

This is Gensokyo. It doesn't make sense to apply human standards to those who aren't human.

Okina

And so, we do not consider their real age. They merely have to look and think like a child.

Okina

But above all, they must be a good kid. And this definition of "good" is based solely on my biased judgment.

Okina

I deem Flandre good because she hasn't turned evil despite being locked in the basement by her sister for many years.

Iku

But can't she use her powers to leave whenever she wants? I've heard that she willingly stays down there...

Okina

Is that so? Well, forget about the details. If I say someone is a good kid, then they are a good kid.

Iku

All right. I'm just happy to hear that you've set some ground rules.

Reisen

Does that mean you think I'm a good kid, too? Wow, that kind of makes me happy...!

Okina

...It might be a good idea to add cuteness to the criteria of good kids.

Iku

By the way, why did you create a door on the back of that gatekeeper instead of the target?

Meiling

Zzz... *snore*... zzz... Miss Sakuya's cake... so delicious...

Reisen

Whoa?! Is this gatekeeper seriously eating snow in her sleep...?!

Okina

There's a risk that Flandre might wake up if I create a door on her back, like what happened with Reisen.

Okina

I thought it'd be safer to go with the gatekeeper, who is known to sleep a lot. But shouldn't eating snow wake her up?

Iku

I feel bad seeing all this snow piled up on her. Let's give her a blanket...

Meiling

Ahhh... so waaaarm.

Reisen

She looks happy... Isn't this also delivering happiness in a sense...?

Okina

Come on. This isn't what we came for. Let's hurry and make our way to Flandre's room.

Reisen

The mansion didn't look this big from the outside... How are we meant to find her room?!

Iku

PLAYER, you've been to her room before, haven't you?

They regularly change the route to keep out intruders.

Miss Sakuya uses her ability to make the place bigger.

Iku

So it's one of their security measures... We might have underestimated them a little.

Okina

I suppose we have no other choice but to patiently scour the place... We can't let her present go to waste.

Reisen

Um, I've been wondering for a while now, but what present have you got for Flandre?

Okina

Hehe, good question. The present I'm going to give her is―

Okina

―hanafuda!

Reisen

Huh...?

Iku

Why did you pick that? Wouldn't it be difficult for someone to play cards if they're confined in a basement all alone?

Okina

What do you mean? There are four of her down there, you know? Hanafuda is perfect for entertaining a group of four.

Iku

Four... Flandres?

Okina

The tengu's newspaper once wrote about four Flandres going wild. Reimu and Marisa brought them back to the basement.

Are you talking about Taboo: Four of a Kind?

She can make three clones of herself, so...

Reisen

But we can't even find her room... Hm? What's this red string―no, red laser beam? What is this?

Iku

It's probably another one of their security measures. Be careful not to touch it. It might trigger an―

Reisen

Huh...?

Okina

How can you touch something like that without any hesitation?! Do you like doing things you're told not to do?!

Iku

Why is she so calm even though the alarm went off...? Shouldn't we hurry and get out of here?

Sakuya

You can't run from me. It was already too late the moment you triggered the alarm.

Sakuya

Gosh, that Meiling let intruders in again. There goes the cake that I saved for her.

Iku

It's the maid who can manipulate time... No wonder she's fast. A poorly planned escape won't work against her.

Koakuma

Miss Saaaaaaaakuyaaaaaa! Is it true that we have intruders?!

Reisen

Eek! There are more of them!

Sakuya

Don't underestimate this mansion's security. Our gatekeeper may be useless, but our indoor defenses can't be beaten.

Patchouli

Yes. Thanks to the witch who likes to break into other people's libraries, I've developed countermeasures against intruders.

Remilia

No, Patchy. There's a simpler reason why this is the safest mansion in the whole world...

Remilia

And that's because I, Remilia Scarlet, reside here. Is there any better security than that?

Patchouli

Yes, sure... It's exactly as you say, Remi.

Reisen

I-I'm sorry...! It's all because of my carelessness...!

Okina

What's done is done. Save the apologies for later. Right now, we need to focus on how to get out of this predicament.

Iku

To think that even the elder vampire sister showed up... It's going to be almost impossible to get past them all.

Okina

We won't need to. I'll create a door on Flandre's back to deliver the present.

Okina

I'll let you three handle this until I return.

Iku

Are you going to use us as decoys?!

Okina

Preparing presents, delivering them, and traveling are my responsibilities. Yours is to deal with troublesome situations.

Reisen

No way...!

Iku

I knew something like this would happen... I should've insisted on going home instead.

Iku

But I guess there's no point in complaining about it now. Let's work together to get out of this place somehow!

Flandre

Zzz... Boar... deer... and butterflies... *snore*... Boom... Hehe.

Okina

I was afraid she might wake up, but she's still sound asleep. She looks so innocent and adorable.

Okina

Yes. She's such a good kid. And that's exactly why she gets a present.

Okina

OK, I should return to the others now that my job here is done. I can't just abandon them.

Okina

We finally managed to give someone a present. Let's keep this up and bring happiness to all the good kids!

Reisen

...

Iku

...

Okina

Hey... lose those glum faces. You need to keep a smile on your face while we give out presents.

Reisen

The knives used by that maid really hurt... I'm so tired.. Maybe I should go back to the moon already...

Iku

That vampire's "Gungnir" was awful... I want to go back home right now and curl up in my futon...

Okina

It was a narrow escape, but I got you all out of there, didn't I?! Um, I do feel a little bad about how I divided our roles.

Reisen

A LITTLE bad...?

Okina

I mean... somewhat...!

Iku

Somewhat...?

Okina

I-I'm sorry... I'll try not to leave you again... So please don't talk about returning home.

Reisen

Well, you do make it hard to say no... I also ran off like that a long time ago, so I understand...

Iku

Yeah... and I'm used to cleaning up after someone.

Iku

And you actually apologized, unlike her. So I guess I can let it go this time.

Okina

Wow! I don't know what to say...!

Let's do our best and keep working together!

We're all a team, after all!

Okina

Yes, PLAYER is right. Let's regroup and complete our mission together!

Iku

All right, let's get going now that we've sorted out our animosity. Wait... who is our next target?

Okina

Y-You sure are quick to bounce back...

Okina

This is where Yukari Yakumo resides. Our next target is her shikigami's shikigami―Chen.

Okina

I hear she's always troubled by that eccentric Yukari Yakumo. As someone who also has servants, I feel sorry for her.

Okina

I don't like the way Yukari Yakumo does things. She's a sage just like me, but she...!

Reisen

I feel like this conversation is going off track...

Okina

Sorry... I tend to lose my composure whenever Yukari Yakumo is involved. Let's go give my catnip present to Chen.

Reisen

Catnip is perfect for our feline friend! I'm sure she'll love it.

Iku

But it'll be difficult to break in under Yukari and Ran's watch. They're nothing like that Scarlet Devil Mansion's gatekeeper.

Okina

That won't be a problem. Just follow my lead.

Ran

Oh! You want to give Chen a present for being a good kid?! That's a wonderful idea!

Ran

I almost spat out my fried tofu in surprise when I realized that you were all standing right behind me...

Reisen

Um... I think you already did...

Iku

I didn't expect you to be eating kitsune udon so late at night. Sorry for interrupting your meal...

Ran

A-Anyway! If you're here to give a present to Chen, then I'll give you all the help you need.

Okina

Thank you. By the way, where is your master? Isn't it about time for her to hibernate?

Ran

Yes. Lady Yukari went into hibernation a few days ago. If she knew you were here―

Yukari

―she'd mooooooost definitely be in a reaaaaally bad mood. Is that what you wanted to say?

Iku, Reisen & Okina

Huh?!

Ran

Lady Yukari?!

Yukari

Calm down, Ran. I just came to check on things because I sensed a strange presence.

Okina

It's been a while, hasn't it, Yukari? I think the last time we saw each other was during that disturbance back then.

Yukari

Okina... I knew it was you. How unfortunate. Why have you so rudely barged into my territory?

Reisen

Eeeep!

Iku

She's so intimidating...!

Okina

Don't get me wrong, Yukari. We are not here to cause you any harm―

Yukari

Yes. I figured as much by looking at your clothes.

Okina

Good. That makes things easier. Do you also know that we've come here to give Chen a present―?

Yukari

I know! And it sounds like so much fun! You even have a whole team...!

Yukari

That's not fair! How can you leave me out of something so interesting?!

Okina

Your powers could expand the reach of our organization. It'd make things more efficient and also protect us from exposure.

Okina

But... it'll cause much more trouble than it's worth, so I refuse to let you join us!

Yukari

Huh?! What's that about?! I'm shocked! You're acting like I'm a troublemaker!

Okina

...

Yukari

Say something!

Ran

I went and put Chen's present by her pillow, but it looks like Lady Yukari and Lady Matara are still arguing...

Ran

Let's have some tea while we wait for them to get tired of fighting.

Iku

How kind of you. We apologize for barging in all of a sudden without any snacks or anything to offer in return.

Reisen

This tea is delicious! Thank you!

Yukari

Arguing is getting us nowhere! There's only one way to settle this!

Okina

A battle of bullets... interesting. All right. If you win, I'll let you join our organization.

Yukari

You better not go back on your word. And while we're at it, I'd also like to take over your role as leader.

Okina

Don't think you'll be able to win so easily! Come on, PLAYER! Let's defeat Yukari Yakumo together!

Mm... this tea Ran served us is delicious...

What?! Am I supposed to help?

Yukari

Argh! PLAYER! You traitor! Is this what I get for always being on your side?!

Yukari

*sigh* I lost... I just woke up, so I couldn't use my full power... *collapse*

Okina

Good grief... you're clearly not at your best. One look at your face tells me that you're incapable of working long hours.

Reisen

Hm? So the reason you didn't want Miss Yukari to join us was because...

Ran

Were you being considerate about Lady Yukari's condition?

Okina

...?! Obviously not! It's just a coincidence!

Iku

OK, so we've now given out two presents. One to Flandre and another to Chen...

Okina

What's this all of a sudden? A strategy meeting? Or no... it sounds more like an evaluation meeting.

Iku

That's right. And the evaluation isn't good because both deliveries led to a battle of bullets.

Reisen

Um! I have something to say!

Iku

Yes, Miss Reisen. Please go ahead.

Reisen

Battling every single time is going to make it difficult to visit all the good kids in Gensokyo! It was the same in my case too...

Okina

Hmmm... You're right. I feel like we aren't sticking to our motto.

Iku

Huh...? Since when did we have a motto?

Okina

It's "Quick! Careful! And covert!" Actually, maybe I forgot to tell you about it...

Iku

This is the first I'm hearing of it... I can understand "quick" and "careful," but it doesn't look like we can be "covert."

Okina

Hmm... and why do you think so?

Iku

We only have a limited number of hours to deliver all the presents, which means we must take bold actions.

Reisen

And the method Miss Okina uses to travel isn't very "covert" either...

Can you open a back door to quickly drop off a present?

It might work if we're stealthy about it.

Okina

If someone as powerful as myself tried to hide their presence, it would definitely disturb people...

Okina

My lack of presence would, in fact, be disconcerting. Any intuitive person would pick up on that.

Reisen

That's true...! It was exactly like that when you came to deliver my present!

Iku

But we're completely dependent on your ability to get us from one place to another. So there's only one good option left.

Okina

What is it? Please tell me.

Iku

Frankly speaking... we need to give up on being "covert."

Reisen

What?!

Iku

It's fine as long as we stay hidden from our targets. We just have to leave presents next to good kids while they sleep.

Iku

We need to do that by any means necessary. Let's go around distributing presents without revealing our identities!

That's such an aggressive strategy! So unlike you!

Why do you sound like a certain Eldest Daughter?

Iku

I can be assertive sometimes too, you know? I learned that from Heaven Love.

Okina

That book again? Now I want to know what happens in that story...

Reisen

Hmm... I didn't expect you to come up with such a bold idea, but it might just work.

Reisen

When in doubt, take the offensive... and the path will present itself.

Reisen

Lady Yorihime always says that.

Okina

But if we just start tossing presents around, won't it mar the name of the person whose identity we've borrowed?

Okina

We're acting in their stead. So shouldn't we aim to replicate their perfect and "skillful" way of delivering presents?

Iku

I agree. OK, so taking everything into consideration, our new motto is―

Reisen

―"Quick! Careful! And skillful!"

Okina

Very well! Let's follow our new motto and devote ourselves to accomplishing this mission!

Iku, Reisen & Okina

Yeah!

Okina

Now that we have a new motto, let's talk about our next targets. We'll be visiting the Prismriver Sisters next.

Reisen

The Prismriver Sisters...? You mean the poltergeists?

Iku

Do you mind if I ask what made you decide that the poltergeists are good kids?

Okina

Those sisters are good because they strive to master the art of music. I am also a god of art, so I cannot disregard that.

Reisen

So, are you giving them music-related presents? They might like tools to maintain their musical instruments.

Okina

I thought so too. So I prepared wax polish for a violin and cleaning brushes for a trumpet, but nothing for a synthesizer.

Iku

What...? Why don't you have a present for her too? Don't you feel bad for her?

Okina

Hmm... the smile on her siblings' faces is surely the best present. Don't you agree?

Reisen

No, I don't. I'm sure she'll be mad. It'll lead to a fight between the siblings.

Iku

I'd like to avoid that... Wouldn't she appreciate a cloth for polishing her keyboard or something?

Okina

O-OK... then I'll go arrange for a cloth. I'll also go check to see whether they are asleep or not.

Reisen

Oh, she left already.

Iku

*sigh*

It looks like you want to say something, Miss Iku...

You noticed, didn't you?

Iku

Yes, I could read the room, so I didn't say anything... but I'm not so sure they're going to like those presents.

Iku

The Prismriver Sisters use phantom instruments. They aren't actual tangible instruments, so they don't need maintenance.

Reisen

Oh, no... What should we do?

Iku

Maybe they'll appreciate them as a kind of offering. Then I suppose it won't be a total waste.

Okina

Aaaaaaaah...!

Reisen

Whoa?! Miss Okina?!

Okina

I created a door on the back of Lyrica to go check on them... but I had to hurry back..!

Iku

Why...?

Okina

You'll understand once you follow me through the door... Don't worry about getting caught. Just plug your ears before you go.

Reisen

Uh-oh... I've got a bad feeling about this.

Lyrica

Ah, at last! It's slowly starting to sound better!

Merlin

Play that part a little slower! Yes! Just like that! We need to make it sound happier, Lunasa!

Lunasa

No, this part is good as it is. This will perfectly harmonize with the sounds you're playing!

Iku

Are they practicing for a performance...? Their enthusiasm is astonishing.

Reisen

The whole mansion is shaking... The music is reverberating through my whole body even though I plugged my ears...!

Okina

I was taken aback when I saw them before, but on second thought, this might be our chance...

Reisen

...

Iku

...

Okina

First, we'll hide in the shadows. I don't think they'll notice since they're so absorbed in playing their music.

Okina

Then we'll wait for them to finish practicing and go to bed. It will take some time, but it's our best bet.

Okina

They've been practicing until this late, which means they should get tired soon.

Reisen

...

Iku

...

Okina

What...? Do you not like my plan?

Reisen

Huh?! Did you say something?!

Iku

Sorry, but could you please repeat what you said a bit slower? I couldn't read your lips. And please don't look away from me.

Okina

No, never mind... The noise here is insane. I shouldn't have expected you to hear me...

Okina

Anyway, come here! We'll hide in that corner!

Prismriver Sisters

Follow my lead! It's sounding good! Once more from the top!

Okina

It looks like this is going to take some time...

Prismriver Sisters

Let's do it this way! No, this sounds better!

Iku

Now they've started arguing about the musical direction... I think they might stop practicing soon.

Lunasa

Merlin, your cheerful melody... sounds amazing! Give me more of that inspiration!

Merlin

Your gentle, heartwarming melody is just as good, Lunasa! Lyrica, now it's your turn to harmonize our music!

Lyrica

I'll use my keyboard to transform the conflicting sounds created by you both into a beautiful symphony!

Reisen

Um, they've reconciled and are now restarting their performance...

Okina

This is getting us nowhere... Don't tell me they're going to practice all night.

Reisen

We obviously can't wait that long... It will expose my identity, but I'm going to tell them it's time to stop.

Okina

We'll be seen... but I guess we can't do anything about that this time...!

Reisen

Um... hello?

Prismriver Sisters

Wow! I can even hear an audience! Does that mean our music is evolving?

Reisen

Are they mistaking me for a hallucination?!

Iku

I guess we have no other choice. I didn't want things to get violent, but... take this!

Prismriver Sisters

AhahaHAHAhahaHAha!

Iku

I should've done that to begin with. They won't see us if I knock them out with an electric shock.

Prismriver Sisters

That sound felt electric! Let's practice again before we forget what we did!

Iku

...?!

Okina

Argh! How annoying! They won't be able to stay awake after I hit them with my bullets!

Lunasa

Crescendo?!

Merlin

Accent?!

Lyrica

Sforzando?!

Okina

Hmph! Good kids should go to bed early! Gosh! Such a troublesome bunch!

Iku

We ended up in a battle again...

Reisen

It looks like they're fast asleep. Let's leave the presents next to them.

Reisen

That took quite a long time. I hope we can deliver the next presents faster.

Iku

We might have to face more difficult battles depending on who our targets are. So, who are we giving a present to next?

Okina

Koishi Komeiji, the younger satori youkai in the Palace of the Earth Spirits. I chose her because...

Okina

Her actions are controlled entirely by her subconscious instead of the five senses. That's as good as being enlightened.

Okina

And most importantly, she is innocent at heart. She's such a good kid that I'd take her under my wing if she'd let me.

Okina

But, well... that won't ever happen. So the least I can do is splurge on a present for her.

Reisen

Huh? Don't tell me that thing in your hand is her present...?

Iku

I can't find the words to describe it... Wait... is it alive?

Reisen

AAAAAAH?! It started wriggling?! And it's making some sort of noise! It's going, "Myaaa, myaaa"!

I'm really curious now...!

Maybe I'd be better off not seeing it...

Iku

You probably shouldn't look. That is, if you want to have a happy New Year...

Reisen

*tremble* *tremble* *shudder* *shudder*

Okina

It would be a waste if her present got cold, so let's hurry and go give it to her!

Reisen

What?! Why would it matter if it's cold?!

Satori

Oh, so that's why I hear new voices in my head. I didn't expect to have any guests this late at night.

Iku

We apologize for dropping in all of a sudden. And also for borrowing your back without permission...

Okina

It's difficult to locate Koishi, even with my powers. So I thought it'd be best to ask you for help.

Satori

You need... my help?

Reisen

Um, actually, we're―

Satori

You're delivering presents to bring happiness to good kids? Thank you for acknowledging that Koishi is a good kid.

Reisen

We didn't even need to explain anything...

Iku

You read our minds... That's your ability as a satori youkai, isn't it?

Satori

Yes. But unfortunately, I can't help you find Koishi. She always acts on a whim, so I can't even tell you when she'll be back...

Iku

Oh... that's a problem...

Okina

All right, then we'll just hand this over to you. It's a present for Koishi. I found the perfect thing for her.

Satori

I just need to give this to her when she returns, right? Oh my, this is such an adorable present.

Reisen

So Miss Okina wasn't wrong about the present...!

Iku

I don't really understand the people of the Underworld...

Okina

By the way, is your hard-working kasha around? I'd like to hand her a present too.

Satori

Thank you for thinking about Orin too. But your thoughts are more than enough...

Reisen

But why? Wouldn't she like a present?

Satori

Okuu would probably get upset if she didn't get anything while Orin got a present...

Iku

Oh, I see... then how about we give them a present they can both enjoy together? No one will get offended that way.

Satori

That would be kind of you. In my eyes, both Orin and Okuu are good kids.

Okina

This is completely my fault. I didn't give it enough thought.

Okina

I'll make sure to arrange a present they both can enjoy. You don't happen to have any suggestions, do you?

Satori

Hmm... then can I ask you to do something? I'd like you to do some work that I assigned to them.

Satori

Orin and Okuu haven't been able to rest much since they've been trying to control the recent surge of vengeful spirits.

Iku

That's a good idea. We'll take on that responsibility and finish their work for them.

Reisen

A-Are we really going to deal with vengeful spirits...? That's scary.

Okina

Didn't we just deal with poltergeists? If one is sakura mochi, the other is kashiwa mochi. They're pretty much the same.

Reisen

What?! Sakura mochi are nothing like kashiwa mochi! They're completely different!

Okina

A-Are they?

Reisen

First off, sakura mochi are wrapped in actual cherry blossom leaves! Kashiwa mochi might look the same, but...!

Okina

Whoa... um, OK.

Iku

Maybe she's so nitpicky about mochi because she's a moon rabbit. All right. I guess I'll go alone.

Okina

W-Wait! I'll help―

Reisen

Listen to me when I'm speaking to you! This is very important!

Iku

I don't think she's finished yet. So stay here, and listen to her.

Okina

I-I'm listening! Um... yes, sakura mochi are... pink like cherry blossoms!

Reisen

What are you talking about?! I'll say it again, so pay attention! Sakura mochi and kashiwa mochi are―

Satori

The Underworld has cleared up nicely, thanks to their help. Now, Orin and Okuu will also be able to rest.

Satori

I just need to give Koishi her present... Where is she? She should be back by now... Eep!

Satori

I tripped over something―Ah.

Koishi

Zzz... *snore*...

Satori

What are you doing sleeping in a place like this, Koishi? You'll catch a cold.

Koishi

Zzz... Satori... let's play...

Satori

Heehee... All right. Let's play with this together when you wake up.

Koishi

Ehehehe... I love you, Satori...

Satori

I love you too, Koishi...

Reisen

Phew... I feel better after talking about mochi. Now I want to eat some once we finish giving out the presents...

Okina

Hehehe... I can now confidently say that I know more about sakura mochi and kashiwa mochi than anyone else.

Iku

That's great. And I'm glad I was able to give them their present.

Iku

But... I don't think we're living up to the "skillful" part of our new motto, "Quick! Careful! And skillful!"...

Reisen

Yeah, forcibly putting our targets to sleep or asking someone else to hand over the present doesn't really scream "skillful."

Okina

To put it bluntly, there wasn't a shred of skill or artistry! But at least we gave them presents. That's better than nothing.

Reisen

Are we doing justice to the person we're representing? Won't they be mad if they find out what we did...?

Iku

It's not like we're professionals. We have zero experience, so it's only natural that we made some mistakes.

Okina

We're not the most suitable people for this job. Someone like Yukari would be better at sneakily working behind the scenes.

Reisen

I've had some experience with covert missions in the past, but this is still difficult for me...

Iku

This just shows how great the original gift-giving person is. We can't replicate them in such a short amount of time.

Okina

Maybe we should give up on doing things "skillfully." At the end of the day, the important thing is to give presents.

Okina

We'll be quick and careful about delivering presents to the good kids! As long as we follow those basics, we're good.

Reisen

So our new motto is "Quick! And careful!" Let's do the best we can without straining ourselves―Ah!

Reisen

I'm kind of hungry now...

Okina

That's because we've been working non-stop. Maybe we should take a break and get something to eat first...

Are there any restaurants open at this hour...?

It's nighttime, so something sweet might be nice.

Okina

Oh, that reminds me! We have a limited-edition sweet!

Reisen

Really?! I've been obsessed with sweets lately... I really like them!

Okina

I know, and that's why I arranged for a sweet as your present. We can share it between us.

Reisen

Huh? We're going to eat my present now...?

Okina

I'm sorry. I don't have any other snacks. It's quite a big present, so there should be enough for all of us.

Reisen

Grrrr...

Iku

Um, I'm good. I don't need any...

Reisen

No, it's all right! I kinda wanted to save it all for myself, but I'm sure it'll taste much better if we eat it together!

Iku

Hehe, that's kind of you. I can see why you were chosen as one of the good kids.

Reisen

N-No, um...!

Okina

Hehe, are you indirectly saying that I'm a bad guy? Don't worry. I'm not asking Reisen to share her present for nothing.

Okina

She's helping us hand out the other presents, after all. I don't have anything on me right now, but I'll make it up to you later.

Okina

I'll arrange for as many mochi or whatever sweets you like, and you can eat to your heart's content.

Reisen

Really?! I'd love that! Thank you!

Iku

How nice. By the way... um...

Okina

You don't need to look so dejected. I'll get you some too. Let me know if you want any sweets in particular.

Iku

U-Um... that's not what I meant... OK, I'll think about it...

Reisen

*giggle* Isn't that nice?!

(Uh...? What about me?!)

(It's OK. I trust you'll do what's right, Miss Okina.)

Reisen

All right, I'm gonna go borrow a tea set from Miss Satori. Could you please bring out the sweets in the meantime?

Okina

OK. Leave that to me... Hm? Are you saying that you don't have the sweet on you?

Reisen

What do you mean? I haven't received my present yet.

Okina

Oh... that means... um.

Reisen

Huh?

Okina

I must have left Reisen's present in her room. I didn't think to retrieve it in our panic to escape from the moon.

Iku

No way...

Reisen

*sob* Everything is ruined...!

Ringo

Hey, Reisen! Our Lunar Dango Slumber Party isn't over yet! It's time for another round!

Seiran

Quick! Wake up, Reisen! Let's pound mochi again!

Ringo

Huh...? Reisen isn't in her room. Didn't she say she wanted to go to bed early because she was tired?

Seiran

Lady Toyohime and Lady Yorihime are awake, so I thought Reisen would want to ask them to taste the mochi we made...

Ringo

I doubt she'd carelessly go out so late at night... Hm? HUH? WHAT'S THIS?!

Seiran

Hey! Don't yell in the middle of the night! What happened―WHOA?!

Ringo

What's... this creepy-looking thing... Why is something like this resting next to Reisen's pillow...?

Seiran

It looks like a fish pie... A gross-looking one, at that... A strange fish head is popping out from the center.

Ringo

This has got to be something from the Earth, right...?

Ringo

What is an impurity from down there doing here...? Reisen would never bring something like that to the moon!

Seiran

Don't tell me Reisen has been kidnapped?! That would mean this is a message left behind by the culprit!

Ringo

Huh...? Aren't you leaping to conclusions?

Seiran

Then how else do you explain all of this?! I'm telling you, someone from Earth has kidnapped Reisen!

Ringo

Either way, we need to report this. Let's hurry and go tell Lady Toyohime and Lady Yorihime!

Seiran

Hang in there, Reisen! We'll save you!

Okina

Our next target is Medicine Melancholy. A self-sufficient doll youkai who lives in the lily of the valley fields.

Iku

Isn't she really dangerous...? I heard that she holds a grudge against humans who throw away dolls or something.

Reisen

Huh?! How can she be a good kid?!

Okina

It's true that she was fairly vengeful in the past, but she has mellowed out quite a bit since the Yama gave her a lecture.

Okina

And the way she advocates for dolls who can't speak for themselves and tries to better their standing is commendable.

Reisen

Oh... I didn't know about that.

Okina

She actively protects abandoned dolls. Only a good kid would have the kindness necessary to empathize with lifeless dolls.

Iku

That makes sense.

Okina

And to reward her, I have gathered lots of antique dolls from Muenzuka!

Reisen

There are so many... They may have slight blemishes, but they're still pretty. How could someone abandon them?

Okina

They'll soon be with their fellow dolls, so they'll no longer have to suffer.

Okina

OK, let's go then. "Quick! And careful!"

Okina

Great. She's fast asleep. Now we just need to leave the presents here without waking her up―

Medicine

Who's there?!

Reisen

Eep?!

Iku

She jumped up to her feet in a second?! And we didn't even make a sound!

Medicine

I can hear the dolls in this room. They told me when you all came out of my back.

Okina

I didn't know you had that kind of connection with your dolls... We should have been more careful.

Okina

I guess we have no choice but to knock her out with a battle. She'll think it was just a dream when she wakes up.

Reisen

Huh?

Iku

Wouldn't it be quicker if I gave her an electric shock? I could also use my drill.

You both need to stop!

No drills! How would you even use such a thing?!

Okina

But now we can't even get the presents out. Or do you plan to wait until she falls asleep again?

Medicine

Y-You're all bad guys, aren't you?! I won't let you harm my precious friends!

Reisen

Look what you did... You shouldn't have talked about doing such dangerous things...

Okina

OK! I'll take care of this...!

Iku

No! I'll use my drill!

Reisen

Don't you feel bad for her?! I'll handle this! Stay back, you two!

Medicine

*sob* Why are you doing this...?!

Reisen

Sorry. You probably won't believe me if I told you, but...

Reisen

We've come to bring happiness to you and your dolls. So can you please trust us and go to sleep...?

Medicine

That's not how it works... I can't fall asleep just because you asked me to...

Reisen

OK, first, get inside your futon and cover yourself right up to your shoulders... Now close your eyes and count rabbits.

Medicine

Um, one rabbit, two rabbits... three... Huh? Why rabbits?

Reisen

D-Don't overthink it... I'll even sing a lullaby for you.

Medicine

A lullaby...?

Reisen

Sleep, sleep... sweet child.

Medicine

Why... does this sound so familiar...? I heard it a long, long time ago...

Medicine

Someone used to sing for me... just like that... That person...

Medicine

Zzz... zzz...

Reisen

Sweet dreams...

Okina

Good job, Reisen. Your kindness for Medicine won out.

Iku

You're the only one who could've pulled that off... You saved us.

Reisen

Hehehe, thank you!

Iku

So, Miss Kosuzu is our next target? Well, I certainly don't need to ask for an explanation as to why she's a good kid.

Okina

Yes, she's a textbook good kid who takes her work seriously and is well-known as a hard worker.

Reisen

Do you meet Miss Kosuzu often?

Iku

No, we're not that close. I just visit her book rental shop every now and then to borrow some books.

Okina

They must be doing well if even a messenger of the Dragon Palace is a patron. Maybe that's why they hired someone new.

Iku

So what present did you prepare for Miss Kosuzu?

Okina

I'm going to gift her this stand for her glasses. The shopkeeper of Kourindou recommended it.

Reisen

Really? It's got a pretty strange shape for a glasses stand...

Okina

He told me that he got it from the outside world girl. I don't know much about it, but I doubt it's dangerous.

Kosuzu

Zzz... Miss Oseki, let's take a break and have some snacks... hehe... the winter limited-edition ones...

Reisen

She seems to be sound asleep. Let's set the present next to her before she wakes up...

Iku

Did we finally succeed in not getting noticed? I can't describe these mixed feelings of accomplishment and shame...

Reisen

It just means we've grown with experience! Let's hope that our next present delivery goes well too!

Iku

Hm? What's wrong? Why are you staring toward the back of the shop?

Okina

I sense a strange presence. No, there's more than one...

Reisen

D-Don't tell me there are thieves here...?

Iku

Whatever it is, we can't just ignore it. Let's go check it out.

Okina

I felt the presences somewhere around here...

Reisen

I can't see anyone. Maybe it was just your imagination.

Iku

I don't think so. I'm certain there's someone else here besides us.

Iku

Look. The books on the shelves are a mess. I doubt Miss Kosuzu would go to sleep, leaving them like this.

Okina

Stop sneaking around and show yourselves already!

Iku

There you are...! So that's where you were hiding!

Three Fairies of Light

AAAAH?!

Reisen

Where did they come from?!

Iku

But you gave yourself away when Miss Okina's angry voice surprised you.

Okina

You're good at this. I would've overdone it and destroyed the whole shop instead.

Star Sapphire

Hey! How can you zap us like that without any warning?! That's not very nice!

Luna Child

*sob* My tongue ith numb! You gave me a lithp.

Sunny Milk

That was a pretty clever way to break through my ability...!

Reisen

What are you guys doing here this late at night? Don't tell me you're really here to steal...?

Sunny Milk

O-Of course not! We're not thieves!

Luna Child

We were bored 'cause we weren't able to thleep, stho we came here to play.

Star Sapphire

We heard about a book that's really famous in Gensokyo. We came here to borrow it...

Reisen

So basically, you were just playing here?

Iku

That's no excuse! You have all committed three major crimes!

Reisen

Three?! No, wait... why are you so angry?!

Iku

First! You snuck into someone else's property!

Okina

Maybe you shouldn't bring that up... You do realize that we're doing pretty much the same thing, don't you?

Iku

Second! You borrowed books from a book rental shop without permission and without paying!

Reisen

Yes, that's not good!

Iku

Third! You dared to read the latest volume of Heaven Love even though I haven't read it yet...!

Oh, wow. She's taking out her anger on them...!

I haven't read the latest volume, either!

Okina

Calm down. We shouldn't be so loud here. Let's take this outside so we don't wake up Kosuzu.

Three Fairies of Light

AAAAAAH! GAAAAAAAAAH!

Iku

Have you learned your lesson? Don't you dare touch that book ever again. Understood?

Three Fairies of Light

*nod* *nod*... *collapse*

Reisen

She might've let them off when they apologized if not for the third crime. I feel like we overdid it, but this was a success.

Okina

Hmmm... fairies...

Iku

Is there something else bothering you? Don't tell me you're going to count these three as good kids too...

Okina

I did think about that. Fairies love pranks, but that's only because they're pure and innocent...

Okina

I was slightly lost about what to do because I feel that is not enough of a reason to declare them good kids.

Okina

However, they have surely learned their lesson after the battle, and giving them a little present won't do us any harm.

Okina

I'll give them these spare cans of food. When they wake up, they'll eat them together and forget about tonight.

Iku

Canned food...? Will they be able to open them?

Okina

Even if we left them a can opener, they wouldn't use it. In fact, they'll enjoy the challenge of trying to open them.

Okina

I wonder if they can open all the cans before the New Year...

Reisen

Was that a pun...?

Iku

A bad pun...?

Okina

It wasn't on purpose!

Nitori

Oh, there you are! You're the ones who've been going around distributing presents, aren't you?

Reisen

A horde of kappa...?! Don't tell me they're here to ask for presents...?

Okina

That's us, but we don't have any presents for you. We only hand them out to good kids.

Nitori

Huh?! Why aren't we counted as good kids?!

Okina

You are all mentally mature enough to be considered adults. And you always cause trouble with your strange inventions.

Nitori

Grrr... I didn't know you had such conditions! But we won't give up so easily!

Okina

Hmm, our reputation will plummet if we send away kids who come asking for presents with a battle of bullets...

Okina

I'll leave them these iron scraps that I couldn't find any use for as presents. The kappa will probably like them.

Reisen

Um, can I say something?

Reisen

We've gotten better at delivering presents, but don't you think we're spending too much time on each person?

Iku

I was thinking the exact same thing. I know we're only covering Gensokyo, but if we don't pick up the pace...

Okina

We won't be able to get to all the good kids... We need to get a move on somehow.

Iku

We don't have the luxury of doing things "carefully" anymore I think we need to just focus on being "quick"!

Okina

That means "Quick!" is the only thing left of our motto... It has been reduced to a mere semblance of what it once was...

It's unfortunate, but we don't have any other choice...

But we might make mistakes if we rush too much...

Okina

Don't worry. My back door ability can overcome almost anything. It might not be perfect, but we won't falter easily.

Yorihime

Reisen was kidnapped by someone from Earth? Is that true?

Toyohime

Who from Gensokyo would do such a thing? Seiran, Ringo, this better not be a prank.

Ringo

To be honest, I don't fully believe it myself... But all the evidence points to her being abducted.

Seiran

Reisen was supposed to be asleep in her futon, but she wasn't there. This was the only thing left in her room...

Toyohime

Wh-What's this strange creature?! Or is it... food?

Toyohime

It looks like a fish baked in something. But this fish has such a distinctive shape... It's a little creepy...

Yorihime

Aren't fish like these... found in the Sanzu River? I think they're called prehistoric fish...

Toyohime

Prehistoric fish from the Sanzu River?! That is so impure! How could someone bring such a thing to the Lunar Capital?!

Seiran

I think this is a message left by the culprit. Maybe it means they've taken Reisen to the Sanzu River...

Ringo

Seiran! Think before you speak! You can't say something like that, even if it's just speculation!

Toyohime

Don't worry, Ringo. I promise we'll bring Reisen back safe and sound.

Yorihime

It doesn't matter who did this. I shall punish them with my sword for this most heinous crime.

Toyohime

I don't doubt your abilities, but don't let your guard down. We're up against someone who snuck in without alerting us.

Toyohime

As the Moon Emissary in charge of the moon's defense and surveillance of Earth, I order you to marshal all our forces.

Yorihime

We'll combine the strength of the whole Lunar Capital to punish the evil intruders from Earth! We will rescue Reisen!

Seiran & Ringo

Roger that!

Toyohime

...

Yorihime

What's the matter? Didn't you just say that the impure thing was creepy?

Toyohime

No, I'm angry. They left a message like that just to taunt us... It's unforgivable!

Toyohime

Poor Reisen... she must be so afraid right now...!

Yorihime

Toyohime...

Toyohime

Just you wait, intruder from Earth! There'll be nothing left of you once we're through!

Okina

Just as we discussed, we'll give up on being "careful" and focus on handing out the presents "quickly"!

Okina

Next up is Aunn. She's a hard worker who earnestly carries out all of the work around the shrine for that lazy Reimu.

Reisen

Oh, Miss Aunn, the komainu? I wonder what kind of present she'd like.

Okina

It should be obvious when you think about it. The perfect gift for her could be none other than... this chair!

Okina

It must be tough to sit on top of a stone all the time. She'd be much more comfortable if she sat on a chair like I do.

Iku

I've never heard of a komainu sitting on a chair... And does the chair really need to be so fancy...?

Reisen

But if this chair will help her relax, then I'm sure she'll love it!

Okina

Exactly. Now, let's quickly go to Hakurei Shrine.

Okina

I borrowed Reimu's back to create a door. Come on, follow me―Huh?

Okina

Aaaaaaargh! Gaaaaaaaaah! The door... won't... open...! Hey! Come help me with this!

Reisen

Puuuuush...! I-It's no use! The door is there, but it won't open...!

Iku

Argh! It won't budge at all... Why don't you try creating a door somewhere else?

Okina

No... I want to avoid sneaking in this time because if Reimu spots us, there's undoubtedly going to be trouble.

Okina

So we're going to go straight to her and explain everything. It's the most reliable and "quick" way to get it done.

Reisen

OK, so we'll have to bulldoze our way through, right?!

Okina

Yes! Let's all push at once! We're going to break through here, even if it takes all our strength combined!

Iku

We don't need to worry about every little thing now that our motto has changed... I think this suits us the best.

Okina

There's no need to point it out! Now, let's do this on three! One... two... THREEEEE!

???

Huh?! Uaaaaaaah! OUCH!

Okina

Finally! It's open!

Iku

It felt like we pushed something aside... Did the door get stuck on something?

Okina

Why are we on top of a futon? Hm? That means... No, it's better not to think about it.

Reisen

Sorry... I already found the answer. Look. Reimu is sitting in agony against the wall over there...

Reimu

Ow...!

Iku

That means... she must have been sleeping on her back with the door between her and the futon.

Iku

It wouldn't open because she was lying on top of it.

Okina

So a sleeping position can also lead to disasters at times... This has been a good learning experience.

Reisen

And we're that "disaster," aren't we...? Also, I don't think the person who created the door should say that...

Reimu

Thank you for the detailed explanation... I now understand exactly what happened.

Reimu

How kind of you to disturb someone's sleep... And how considerate of you to gift me this bump on my head.

Okina

Wait a minute! This is a huge misunderstanding! We're here to give a gift to Aunn, not you!

Reimu

Oh, wow, for Aunn, too...? What other gifts do you plan on giving us?

Reisen

The bump isn't a gift! What are you trying to do by angering Miss Reimu?!

Okina

Oh, no... She used the word "gift," so I thought she was talking about the presents, and I couldn't hold my tongue...

Iku

Anyway, we need to find a way to diffuse this situation... Else we won't be able to deliver any more presents―

Okina

I'll let you three handle this! I'm going to quickly go and deliver this present to Aunn!

Reisen

HUUUUUUH?!

Iku

You're using us as decoys again?!

Reimu

Hm? It looks like Okina ran away. Well, I'll take care of her later...

Reisen

Miss Reimu! Please just listen to us first! We've come to give Miss Aunn a present because she's a good kid―

Reimu

And?

Iku

We didn't mean to cause you any trouble. What happened earlier was just an unfortunate accident―

Reimu

So?

Please just listen to what we have to say!

We apologize! Profusely!

Reimu

Ah, yes. There's something I wanted to ask you, PLAYER.

Reimu

Why did you abandon the task I sent you on without even leaving a message? And why are you out and about at night?

I'm sorry... I completely forgot.

I'm ready for the consequences...

Reimu

You all deserve punishment. Brace yourselves!

Okina

Heeey! I'm back. I delivered Aunn's present. Are you all done fooling around yet?

Reisen

...

Iku

...

Okina

What... are you three doing?

Reimu

Can't you see? They're begging for forgiveness on their knees. And they're going to stay that way till they're done repenting.

Okina

Are you still angry? Didn't they explain the situation to you? It wasn't intentional, so why don't you calm down?

Reimu

How can you act so nonchalant when you're the main culprit?! You're the one we're most angry with!

Okina

All right, all right. If it's an apology you want, then―huh? Wait... what do you mean by "we"?

Reimu

Reisen, Iku, PLAYER, you can get up now. But in return―

Reimu

―join me in teaching Okina a lesson!

Reisen

Now's my chance to show the new move I came up with while on my knees... I'm going to use it to beat up Miss Okina!

Iku

My legs are numb from being on my knees for so long. I might not be able to control how hard I zap.

Okina

What?! Calm down, all of you! If you're mad about earlier, then you must understand that I had no other choice―

Reisen

No excuses!

Iku

You must be taught a painful lesson and repent!

Reimu

Accept your punishment, Okina!

Okina

I'm sorry... I've reflected on my actions... and I promise to try and refrain from doing such things again...

Reisen

Try?

Iku

Refrain?

Okina

...I promise I won't do it ever again. Is that better?

Reisen

Hehe, it looks like you're sorry, after all. That's all we can ask for.

Iku

We did this to get back at you, but maybe we were a bit too mean. Regardless, we forgive you now.

Okina

But words aren't enough, are they? So I'll earn your trust with my actions instead.

Okina

The next time we end up in a similar crisis, I'll make sure to save you all. Else, I won't be able to repay you for your help.

Reisen

That's reassuring... but I'd prefer it if you'd try and be more careful not to get us into any other dangerous situations...

Iku

Don't say that out loud. You might jinx it.

Reisen

Really...? But I know someone who can make the opposite thing happen by saying it out loud...

Okina

Enough with the chitchat. There are still more good kids who need their presents.

Okina

Our next target is Yoshika Miyako. She's a good kid who serves her master with immense devotion even after death.

Okina

Since she's a jiang shi, I'll gift her a beauty set. She's technically a corpse, so skin care is really important for her.

Reisen

Skin does tend to get rough in this dry winter air.

Iku

Isn't this that really popular set that takes two months to arrive?! I haven't received mine yet...!

Okina

I'm so well-connected that I can easily acquire such items. But don't get me wrong. I don't make use of these sets regularly.

Reisen

So you do use them...

Okina

A-Anyway! Let's go deliver her present! I'll create a door on the back of Yoshika's master, Seiga Kaku!

Seiga

Zzz... zzz... mm... hmm? Who... who's there?

Reisen

Uh, oh. We woke her up!

Iku

She has strong intuition. So I bet she would've noticed us sooner or later.

Okina

I decided to wake her up because we need to ensure her cooperation by explaining everything to her.

Seiga

How rude of you to suddenly break into my bedroom. And you want me to do something for you on top of that?

Iku

We apologize, but I'm sure you'll like what we have to say.

Okina

Rejoice, Seiga Kaku. I have declared Yoshika Miyako to be a good kid. She is eligible to receive a present from us.

Seiga

A present for good kids... That's... but the timing is...

Reisen

She's clearly confused. Let's explain from the beginning.

Reisen

So that's basically how it started... And now we're here to give Miss Yoshika a present.

Seiga

No! You can't do that!

Reisen

Huuuuuh?!

Seiga

You can't fool me with your clever story! I see through your plan! You're trying to entice my adorable Yoshika with a gift!

We were foolish to think it'd go smoothly for once...

I knew something like this would happen.

Iku

Calm down...! We just want to give her a present. We don't have any ulterior motives!

Seiga

But that's the thing, isn't it?! You want to win Yoshika over with a little present... and then what do you plan on doing?!

Seiga

I'll have you know that Yoshika is MY adorable jiang shi! I won't ever hand her over to the likes of you!

Seiga

I see you have the strength to try and steal Yoshika from me... But I won't lose! If it's for my adorable Yoshika, I'll―

Reisen

Ah! I've got a brilliant idea!

Seiga

Huh?

Reisen

We can leave the present with Miss Seiga, and she can give it to Miss Yoshika.

Reisen

And since it'll come from her favorite person Miss Seiga, she'll love the present even more.

Seiga

Your name is Reisen, isn't it?

Reisen

Huh? Um, yes!

Seiga

You're a genius! What a brilliant idea! Let's do that!

Iku

Are you OK with this? Aren't we supposed to leave the presents by the sleeping children...?

Okina

It's fine as long as the good kids are happy. The results matter more than the methods. Don't lose sight of our original goal.

Seiga

Thank you, Reisen. I like you, so I'll turn you into Yoshika's friend when you die someday, OK?!

Reisen

Aha... ahahaha... Thank you...

Iku

*sigh* We weren't that "quick" again. This is a tough nut to crack...

Okina

Only those who have attempted it can understand how difficult this is. Those who accomplish this every year are... legendary.

Reisen

*yaaaaaaawn*

Iku

That was some yawn. It is late, after all. Are you getting sleepy?

Reisen

No, I'm... fine. I can keep going... *yawn*

Okina

I did wake you up from your sleep... Don't push yourself, OK?

I'll carry you on my back, so you can sleep in peace.

I'll carry you in my arms, so you can sleep in peace.

Reisen

Wow, thank you, Miss PLAYER. OK, then I'll take you up on your kind... offer... Zzz... zzz...

Iku

It's almost morning. You don't need to be a kid to feel sleepy after being up for so long.

Okina

I know I'm the one who got you all involved, but I think we need to finish this quickly so you can all go home and rest.

Okina

Ah! Her sleepy face just reminded me! We still haven't given presents to the good kids in the Lunar Capital.

Okina

So that's up next. Our targets are Ringo and Seiran. I chose them for almost the same reasons I chose Reisen.

Iku

The Lunar Capital... I don't want to jinx it, but I smell trouble brewing again...

Okina

They don't like casual visitors, but we have Reisen with us this time. She can vouch for us if we encounter any trouble.

Iku

Oh, I see. Then there's nothing to worry about.

Okina

All right, I'm going to randomly pick a moon rabbit and create a back door. We don't have much time, so let's hurry.

Okina

Hm? Something isn't right. I sensed a tremendous presence when I opened the door, but I didn't expect this...

Okina

What are so many moon rabbits doing here at this hour? Is there a festival? There are at least a hundred rabbits here...

Ringo

Look...!

Seiran

Did she just appear out of thin air...?

Okina

I can see Ringo and Seiran over there... They're still awake. We'll have to come back another time―huh?!

Okina

What's with this rude welcome...?! I know we weren't invited, but that doesn't warrant a sudden attack!

Ringo

Everyone! Surround the intruder! She must be the one who kidnapped Reisen!

Seiran

Don't let her get away! Coordinate your attacks!

Okina

Kidnapped...? What do you mean? I just―

Iku

Why is it so noisy? Did you do something? Well, it's not like I didn't expect trouble...

Okina

Don't come out here! You can't show yourselves―

Ringo

AAAAAAAH! They have Reisen! I knew it! You're the ones who kidnapped her!

Reisen

Zzz... *snore*... zzz...

Seiran

She's unconscious! How dare you harm our fellow rabbit?!

Okina

Yes... I knew they'd react like that.

Iku

I don't get what's happening, but this is bad... Even if we turn back, we can't reach the rabbit whose back you borrowed.

Okina

I suppose we have no choice... We can't go down without a fight.

Ringo

Argh...! Now you've attacked us all on top of kidnapping Reisen!

Iku

We didn't kidnap her. Just calm down and listen to what we have to say―

Seiran

Evil-doers never admit to their sins! We cannot trust the words of a criminal!

Iku

E-Evil?! She called me evil...

Ringo

Get ready to attack! There are three intruders! They're holding Reisen hostage!

Seiran

Show the full might of the Lunar Capital and save Reisen!

Okina

We're vastly outnumbered... Let's run away and hide somewhere...!

Iku

That sounds like a good idea. But it would be easier if Reisen would wake up...

Reisen

Zzz... I want to eat... more...

Okina

Argh! She's no help when we need her the most! I'll create an opening! Follow me!

Okina

Gah... There's no end to them. They just keep on coming. They're like a horde of, well, rabbits.

Iku

What's with their violent bullets? Have they gone mad with anger? At this rate, even Reisen will be caught in the crossfire.

Reisen

Zzz... Mm... zzz...

Okina

How dare they disturb the sleep of a good kid...! You may be Reisen's fellow rabbits, but you won't get away with this!

Okina

Move! You crazy moon rabbits! We're the guardians of every good kid's happiness!

Iku

It looks like the moon rabbits are retreating. Maybe they were frightened by your threat just now.

Okina

Stay alert. It's not over yet. The big shots will take the stage once they see that the moon rabbits can't hold their ground.

Okina

There are too many rabbits to escape from them all. One of them always spots us as soon as we try to hide...

Iku

It seems like the entire Lunar Capital sees us as their enemy... Are we on their wanted list or something?

Okina

I'm on their wanted list? ME? A sage of Gensokyo? The ultimate and absolute secret god...?!

Iku

I understand your anger, but you can complain about it later. We'll be in big trouble if they catch us now.

Okina

I heard what happened when the Lunarians defeated Yukari in the past. She had to face absolute humiliation or something.

Okina

I'm sure she'd have the time of her life laughing at me if I ever ended up in a similar situation.

Iku

Would someone as great as the Youkai Sage really act like that...?

Yep, she totally would.

(She might be watching, so I better not say anything.)

Okina

I'd rather die than be ridiculed by Yukari! It's time to take drastic measures...!

Iku

I've got a bad feeling about this...

Okina

I'll go speak directly to those who control the moon rabbits. I can open up a door on the back of a Watatsuki sister.

Iku

Won't that just make things worse? Wouldn't it be better to escape to Earth like you did when you woke Reisen up...?

Okina

I can't do that. The entire Lunar Capital thinks we're their enemies. If we escape to Earth now, they may come after us.

Okina

Worst-case scenario, it might start a war between the moon and Gensokyo. We have to avoid that at all costs.

Iku

I can't argue with that... So does that mean we have to take care of this all on our own...?

Okina

Don't worry so much. I'll be off like the wind and be back before you know it.

Iku

But what if they don't listen to you?

Okina

Then I'll use force. I'll make sure they regret making me angry!

Iku

Right. I don't know why I asked...

Okina

All right, I'll be back in a bit! Please handle things here until I return!

???

"Okina Matara will go to Yorihime and Toyohime by using her ability to create back doors."

Okina

Huh?! The back door disappeared?!

Iku

Who's there?!

Sagume

...

Okina

You're that Lunarian... Sagume Kishin. You used your ability to close my back door, didn't you?

Sagume

[That's right. The reverse of everything I say out loud will occur. No fate in this world can escape my words.]

Iku

Why are you taking the trouble to write...? Oh, I see. Your ability must activate involuntarily.

Sagume

[That's why I never speak unnecessarily. Prepare yourself! You lowly intruders who threaten the Lunar Capital!]

Sagume

[Go, moon rabbits! Arrest the intruders!]

Okina

Going up against a big shot of the moon was never going to be easy...!

Sagume

[More moon rabbits will gather while I keep you busy here. You'll soon be trapped like a rabbit in a hat.]

Okina

Argh... there are so many of them! And it looks like they all mean business...!

Iku

What should we do? We're almost surrounded!

Reisen

Zzz... *snore*...

Okina

We're out of options. If they are going to get in our way―

Okina

―we'll have to force our way through at any cost!

Iku

It certainly looks that way...

Iku

*sigh* And here I thought I'd get to relax tonight... How did it come to this?!

Okina

How, you ask? It all started with them... My adorable Satono and Mai.

Reisen

Zzz... Flashback time... *snore* *mumble*... Zzz...

Iku

Are you really asleep...?

Okina

Listen carefully, messenger of the Dragon Palace, PLAYER.

Iku

Huh?

Okina

I'll fight every single one of them while you go find the Watatsuki sisters.

Iku

That's insane! You can't take them all on by yourself...!

Okina

I promised, didn't I? I promised that I'd save you all the next time we ended up in a crisis.

At least let me stay behind with you!

OK... Be safe!

Okina

You misunderstand me. I have absolutely no intention of being a decoy, let alone sacrificing myself.

Iku

What do you mean...?

Okina

I did my best to bring happiness to the good kids of Gensokyo. I wasn't just delivering presents, you know?

Okina

Deciding who is a good kid, selecting presents, arranging costumes... I did everything possible to prepare for it.

Okina

And yet... Why did it never go smoothly? Why did everything end up a chaotic mess?

Okina

I endured everything to honor the original gift-giving person, but I've had enough. I can't control my rage anymore!

Iku

Eeep?!

Okina

Now, go. Else, you will also be caught in the crossfire.

Iku

O-OK. We'll quickly go find the Watatsuki sisters. Um... don't go too hard on them...

Sagume

[Are you trying to escape? You can't]―Gah?!

Okina

It was my decision to send them away. You cannot intervene.

Sagume

...

Okina

That's right. Keep your mouth shut and go to sleep. I won't let you do anything else!

Iku

I wonder how things are going back there... I hope she isn't overdoing it...

Iku

We'll just have to trust her and do what we must.

Reisen

Zzz... *snore*... zzz... Mmm... Hehehe... moon-viewing dango are so yummy...

Iku

Can you please wake her up already, PLAYER...? We desperately need someone to guide us.

Reisen! Wake up! We need you!

I think sakura mochi and kashiwa mochi are the same.

Reisen

Huh?! Miss PLAYER?! Did I just hear you say something preposterous?!

Iku

I'm sorry, but we don't have time to explain. Reisen, please guide us.

Reisen

*yawn*... What? Guide you where?

Iku

I understand that you're still sleepy, but it's an emergency. Please take us to the Watatsuki sisters.

Reisen

Watatsuki sisters...? Lady Toyohime and Lady Yorihime are that way... Huh? Or was it this way...? *yawn*

Iku

Argh! Make up your mind! Our fate depends on your directions!

Reisen

I know, but my mind is still all fuzzy...

Ringo

Seiran! I just heard Reisen's voice coming from over here!

Seiran

So this is where you've been hiding! We finally found you!

Iku

How are you here? What happened to Miss Okina? Wasn't she holding you off?

Ringo

You expect us to intervene in Lady Sagume's battle? Hehe... no way!

Seiran

Well, we tried to at least help by striking an intimidating pose, but that intruder blew us all the way over here...

Reisen

Oh, look, it's Seiran and Ringo. Good morning... I'm still so sleepy... Zzz...

Ringo

Bad morning, you mean! Do you even realize how worried we were?!

Seiran

Save that for later, Ringo! We first need to take those two down and get Reisen back!

Iku

Not again... is what comes to mind. But on second thought, this might actually be a blessing in disguise.

Iku

We were just looking for someone to guide us. So we'll keep defeating you until you do as we ask.

Seiran & Ringo

Huh?

Seiran & Ringo

UWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

Reisen

Huh?! Did I just hear Ringo and Seiran scream...?! Wait... what's going on?

Iku

PLAYER will fill you in on the details. But right now, you two need to go to the Watatsuki sisters.

Only the two of us...?

Why aren't you coming, Miss Iku?

Iku

I'm worried about Miss Okina, so I'm going to go check on her. Don't worry. These two will guide me.

Ringo

Huh?! Why do we have to take you anywhere?! Don't try to order us around, you kidnapping scoundrels!

Seiran

Yeah! We aren't going to let you have your way! Even if Reisen forgives you, we'll never―

Iku

...

Ringo

It's this way! Please watch your step!

Seiran

Don't hesitate to ask if you need anything else. But please spare us the electric shock!

Reisen

Oh, I kind of get the picture now... But will we really be OK without you, Miss Iku?

Iku

You're the one they're trying to get back. And you'll also be with―

Iku

―PLAYER, who is peaceful, cannot fight directly, and has made friends with lots of influential people.

Iku

The Watatsuki sisters might be easier to handle without me around. They won't attack you out of the blue, at least.

Reisen

All right. Lady Toyohime and Lady Yorihime are both very wise. I'm sure they'll hear us out!

Iku

I'll see you later. May the divine protection of the original gift-giving person be with you.

Reisen

Thank you! You be careful too, Miss Iku! Come on, Miss PLAYER! We should hurry!

Reisen

*wheeze*... *wheeze*... Running at full speed right after waking up is pretty... brutal!

Reisen

But we can't give up now! It's not much further to Lady Yorihime and Lady Toyohime!

Reisen

I'd like a moment to catch my breath, though. A moon rabbit should be standing guard right ahead, but don't worry.

Reisen

I know most of the moon rabbits in charge of this area. Look. I know the one in front of that gate too.

Reisen

Hello... long time no see. I'm Reisen. We went to training school together. I've been meaning to come see you―Whoa?!

Reisen

Why are you attacking me?! I'm on your side!

Reisen

They let us through, after all. It seems they were just fooling around.

Reisen

I'm always being teased... ever since my days at the training school. Am I that easy a target?

Toyohime

So you're finally here, Reisen. And I see you've brought PLAYER with you all the way from Earth.

Yorihime

The moon rabbit guards told us that you were coming.

Reisen

Lady Toyohime! Lady Yorihime! I'm glad to see you...! I have something urgent to tell you!

Let's tell them everything from start to finish...

We want to tell you that we're not kidnappers!

Yorihime

Are you trying to deceive us with your odd stories?

Toyohime

Stop being mean, Yorihime. Let's listen to what they have to say. We can always punish them later.

Yorihime

As you wish... All right, speak. And make it to the point without sparing any details.

Reisen

O-OK! It all started when―

Yorihime

So that thing in your room wasn't a message...?

Toyohime

It was a present for you? And you say it was a type of sweet...?

Reisen

And after that, I decided to join them. But I didn't realize my absence would become such a big deal...

Yorihime

I see... So you didn't mean any harm, and everything was just a misunderstanding.

Yorihime

But they did sneak into the Lunar Capital without permission and took Reisen away without informing anyone.

Yorihime

Such mistakes can have dire consequences. This could have soured relations between the Lunar Capital and Gensokyo.

Reisen

*sob*... *sniff*...

Toyohime

You also have a history of desertion. We didn't think you ran away this time, thanks to Ringo and Seiran...

Toyohime

But bear in mind that next time we might judge that you did run off, and then you would be exiled.

Reisen

Yes... I realize it's my fault for not informing anyone. *sob*... *sniff* I'm really sorry.

Toyohime

Come, now... Don't cry. You've already realized your mistake.

Reisen

*sob* But... it's all my fault...

You can punish us, but please forgive Reisen!

Please only punish Miss Okina! She started it!

Yorihime

You don't need to bow so much before us... We've already forgiven you―

Okina

AAAAAAARGH!

Okina

Reisen! PLAYER! Are you OK?!

Iku

I'm sorry we couldn't get here sooner... How did your talk go?!

Watatsuki Sisters

Um...

Reisen

Miss Okina, Miss Iku...?

Okina

This messenger of the Dragon Palace told me you would both be fine... that everything would work out well...!

Iku

How dare you make Reisen and PLAYER cry?! Is that how you treat emissaries who come seeking peace?!

Reisen

Huh?! No, no one made us cry...

Toyohime

Your minds are probably still in battle mode. Let's all calm down and talk it out―

Okina

You're the ones who didn't listen to them! We'll avenge Reisen and PLAYER!

Iku

What goes around comes around. I can see that we'll need more than words to resolve this!

Yorihime

What should we do...?

Toyohime

We can't just take this lying down... I'm sorry, but we'd like you to help us with this.

Reisen

OK! You can count on us!

Toyohime

Have you calmed down a little? I'd rather not fight any more battles in succession...

Iku

No, you don't have to worry. It seems like we're the ones who misunderstood the situation this time...

Iku

I'm embarrassed to have shown you such disgraceful behavior. I sincerely apologize for my insolence.

Yorihime

We did pretty much the same thing. So let's call it even.

Iku

Thank you for understanding.

Okina

Grrr... I can't believe I lost! I would've won if not for the battle earlier with that untalkative Lunarian...!

Reisen

M-Miss Okina, I think you should also apologize...

Okina

I refuse. Why must I apologize? I was only trying to do the right thing.

But you did take Reisen away when she was asleep...

Just apologize even if you don't mean it...

Okina

PLAYER! Whose side are you on?!

Iku

PLAYER is right. We're adults. It's our job to be role models for good kids.

Okina

Hmph...! You had to bring up good kids, didn't you...?!

Okina

Fine. I don't agree with this, but... I'll be an adult about it...

Okina

I'm... s... o... ry.

Iku

Huh?! What did you say? I couldn't hear you.

Okina

I said I'm sorry! Are you happy now?! I said it once! Don't expect me to say it again!

Toyohime

We apologize too. And... thank you for what you did for Reisen.

Okina

...Huh? Why are you thanking me?

Toyohime

Reisen had become withdrawn due to feeling guilty about her past. But she chose to help you out all on her own...

Yorihime

How it unfolded isn't praiseworthy, but I'm really happy to see that she has taken a step forward.

Toyohime

Perhaps the greatest gift you received tonight was the courage to break out of your shell.

Reisen

Yes...! I'm sure you're right!

Toyohime

That means you won't be needing the other present, right? Yes... you should just forget about it.

Reisen

The other present...? Oh! Lady Toyohime?! What did you do with my sweet?!

Toyohime

Um... it looked horrible... so I reduced it to atoms.

Reisen

No way!

Iku

Resolving the commotion on the moon cost us a lot of time. The night will soon come to an end...

Reisen

There are still so many presents we have to deliver! What should we do?!

Okina

We'll have to speed it up! This is my last resort! Instead of visiting each good kid, I'm going to bring them all to us!

Iku

There goes any last semblance of "careful" or "covert"...

Okina

We'll load presents on our bullets to deliver them "quickly"! Are you two ready?!

Reisen

You can count on us! Let's deliver happiness to all the good kids in Gensokyo!

Reisen

Did we hand out all the presents...?

Okina

Not yet. There are still two good kids who have been looking forward to their presents more than anyone else.

Iku

Yes, come to think of it, I haven't seen them yet. Even though they're your favorites...

Okina

This is where it truly begins for me. Saving the best for last kept me going all this time.

Mai

Zzz... zzz... Master... that person came... all the way to Gensokyo... zzz...

Satono

Zzz... Yaaay... soooo many presents... *snore*

Okina

Enjoy the rest of your dreams. I wonder what that gift-giving person looks like in them...

Okina

I'm back. Sorry for the wait.

Reisen

Welcome back. So we're finally done, huh?

Iku

I was sure we'd continue to run into problems till the very end... but I'm glad we finished on a high note.

Okina

Yes, it's great that we could finally live up to our original motto. But I wouldn't say it was a high note.

Reisen

Huh?!

Iku

Did something go wrong?

Okina

I'm talking about the presents I arranged for Mai and Satono. I gave them ten each, but―

Okina

―ten is much too few! They are a hundred times better than any other good kid!

Okina

The only thing bothering me is that I couldn't arrange for the presents they deserve...

Reisen

Wow... you love them way too much.

Iku

However, it would be nice if the Eldest Daughter could learn even a little from you...

Okina

Why are you making it sound like my affection is only for others? I adore you all as well, you know?

Okina

If you three weren't here to help me, I'm sure it would have ended in failure...

Reisen

Miss Okina...

Okina

I'd love to prove my affection for you with something tangible right now... but as you can see, this sack is already empty.

Okina

I promise to suitably reward you for tonight's work in the coming days. So please be patient.

Reisen

Don't worry about it. We didn't help you for a reward.

Reisen

Lady Toyohime and Lady Yorihime were happy that I joined you. And I'm glad I helped too!

Iku

Yes. It wasn't easy, but it was a very fulfilling job.

Iku

It's good to deliver things sometimes instead of just words. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn so much.

Yes, thank you for the fun night!

Yes, thank you for the thrilling night!

Okina

Heehee, it looks like I got unexpected presents as well...

Okina

Oh...! There's one last present for us all... Everyone, turn around.

Reisen

Woooooow! Such a beautiful sunrise...

Iku

It's a gift sent to us by the heavens. Watching this magnificent view with this feeling of satisfaction is simply the best.

Okina

Let's enjoy this present to our heart's content before we disband.

Okina

I'll drop you all off. You'll be in the comfort of your own homes in the blink of an eye.

Iku

That would be great. I'm honestly exhausted, so I doubt I could muster up the energy to go back on my own...

Reisen

In my case... I can't go back home unless you help me.

Okina

We're here, PLAYER. It looks like we landed properly this time instead of ending up inside a futon.

Reimu

I see you've used my back without permission again... But well, it's OK as long as PLAYER is fine.

Marisa

Whoa, what's this?

Marisa

A weirdly dressed Okina came out of your back with a bunch of friends. Is this a fancy dress after-party or something?

Sanae

No, Miss Marisa. It's just a guess, but I think Miss Okina is dressed as Santa!

Reisen

Santa...? Who's that?

Okina

Oh, right. You're the one who told Mai and Satono about that gift-giver... I see. So that person is called Santa.

Sanae

They were really interested in what I was saying, so I might've overloaded them with information...

Marisa

Santa? Oh, Kourin mentioned him earlier. Sumireko explained the Gods of Fortune in the outside world to him or something.

Iku

But why are you all gathered here at this hour? It doesn't look like there's a problem that needs to be discussed...

Marisa

We're discussing plans for the party, of course! It's the New Year, so we need to have a grand celebration!

Okina

Oh! So what we saw was the first sunrise of the year! I was so captivated by the view that it completely slipped my mind.

Reimu

Forget about us. How did you guys do? It looks like you had a rough time delivering the presents.

Sanae

What?! I thought you were just cosplaying! Are you the real Santa?! Were you out distributing presents?!

Reisen

Yes, we delivered presents to all the good kids in Gensokyo. We even visited the Lunar Capital and the Underworld!

Sanae

But why on New Year's?!

Iku

Why not...? Did we do something wrong?

Okina

Santa appears at the end of every year, doesn't he? So there shouldn't be any problem.

Sanae

Of course, there's a problem! Santa is never seen on New Year's!

Sanae

Santa is supposed to be super fast! Not a slow turtle who finishes delivering presents a week late!

Iku, Okina & Reisen

Huh...?

Sanae

I'll drill everything there is to know about Santa into your heads! Come on! Line up there! One straight line!

Iku, Okina & Reisen

...!

Sanae

Hey! Why are you running away?! And where are your reindeer?! And your sleigh? And the bells?!

Marisa

Gosh, Sanae sure gets noisy when she's excited. It's too early in the New Year for all this commotion.

Reimu

What's wrong with a little commotion? That's normal for us.

Reimu

Sanae's gone now, but let's keep planning for the party. As the host, I also need to come up with a New Year speech.

Reimu

Happy New Year. Last year was quite eventful, but I'm glad we're all here in one piece welcoming in the―

Reimu

―Nah, enough with the formal greetings!

Reimu

Allow me to introduce the first-ever Collect-New-Year's-Money-From-the-Elite Tournament!

Participants

YAAAAAAAY!

Elites

Uh...

Guess she's done hiding her true intentions...!

I think I can see who's more excited...!

Reimu

Hey! Stop looking so grim so early in the new year! You'll scare away all the visitors!

Miko

I suppose this was unavoidable...

Satori

I was told this was an important New Year's event that I shouldn't miss. To think this is what you meant...

Yuyuko

I came because I wanted to eat osechi! I got all excited for nothing!

Yukari

I can't believe it was all just an excuse to get money from us... I don't remember bringing you up to be so deceptive.

Reimu

I don't remember being brought up by you at all... And just so you know, I haven't told a single lie.

Reimu

Everyone gets money on New Year's! It wouldn't be the same without it. It'd be like a battle of bullets without Spell Cards!

Miko

You knew exactly what you were doing. Let me tell you, it doesn't feel good being invited here under false pretenses.

Reimu

Stop acting so disappointed. Besides, I have an idea to make things fair for you "elites."

Reimu

This event isn't about receiving New Year's money, it's about WINNING New Year's money!

Yuyuko

Winning...?

Reimu

The challengers will face off against the elites. If they win, they get their New Year's money.

Satori

But if they lose, they get nothing. So as long as we win, we won't need to give out any money?

Reimu

Exactly. Think of this event as your salvation!

Reimu

Given the positions you're all in, you must feel obligated to give out New Year's money every year, right?

Reimu

Well, now you might not have to. And it's all thanks to this extra-special Hakurei Shrine event!

Kanako

We'll end up paying more than usual if we lose, but I suppose that's the risk we're taking.

Suwako

This is quite the event you've thought up. It might be just the thing to teach everyone the value of New Year's money.

Iku

I was hoping to relax after delivering all those presents... *sigh* I should've turned down the Eldest Daughter's invite.

Seiga

I have no intentions of giving anyone other than Yoshika any money... but it sounds like participation is mandatory.

Okina

I don't mind taking part. It actually sounds like fun. But, Reimu, I have one condition for you.

Reimu

Huh? What're you gonna make me do?

Okina

It's simple―you have to be on our side. And if you lose, you have to hand out New Year's money.

Reimu

What?!

Yukari

Oh, my. That's a wonderful idea. With all these visitors here today, Reimu can easily afford it.

Miko

You're the one who forced this event on everyone. We're in this together.

Reimu

But I...!

Yuyuko

It's OK, Reimu! You said it yourself, you won't need to give out any money so long as you win!

Satori

Don't tell me you're backing down. Is that really how you want to start the new year?

Reimu

Grrr... Fine, I'm in. Bring it on!

Participants

Whoa!

Reimu

But there's no way I'm gonna lose! You lot aren't getting a single coin from me!

Yukari

All right, now Reimu's agreed to take part in her own event, we have a piece of advice for all the participants.

Yukari

You can claim New Year's money by beating us in a battle of bullets, but that's easier said than done.

Miko

Seeing as this event is just for fun, forcing us to surrender or simply entertaining us are also acceptable strategies.

Yuyuko

The more fun we're having, the more likely we are to start feeling generous.

Satori

All of us "elites" are tough, but I'm looking forward to seeing you all in action.

Sanae

Only Reimu could set up an event like this so early in the new year... She really has some big ideas.

Youmu

I think it's more about the type of ideas rather than the size. Anyway, since I'm participating, I'm going to go all out to win!

Chen

I'm gonna win that New Year's money and prove to Lady Yukari I'm all grown up!

Rin

Hey, Okuu! Apparently, we can win New Year's money here. We gotta take part!

Utsuho

You bet! Someone took care of our work for us, so we finally have a chance to let our hair down!

Futo

I have nay interest in the money, but 'tis my duty to appease Lady Taishi! I shall not allow anyone to taketh that from me!

Yoshika

New year, new me! I'm a prettier zombie than ever, thanks to this beauty kit I got from Seiga!

Kosuzu

You just got that as a present, right? Do you really need the money too?

Nue

Everyone at Myouren Temple is busy, so I decided to stop by... and what do you know, there's a fun event going on!

Flandre

*yawn* I'm so sleepy from playing four-player hanafuda by myself all night... but now I finally have a chance to go wild!

Tenshi

I can't believe there are so many strong individuals all here in one place! The Earth never fails to entertain!

Satono

I'm not sure how I feel about going up against Master, but I guess if we're just trying to entertain her...

Mai

Heh heh! I'm gonna entertain her way better than you and get ALL the New Year's money!

Clownpiece

Boy, am I glad I stepped outside to go and wish Master a happy New Year! I gotta beat this LUNATIC bonus game!

Reimu

Good to see everyone's fired up. But if you think this is going to be easy, then you've got another thing coming!

Reimu

I'll show you how cruel life can be! C'mon, gimme all you've got!

Kosuzu

Urk... The event has already started, but I don't know who to challenge.

Kosuzu

I don't want to pester anyone for New Year's money, but I can't think of how to entertain them either...

Mamizou

It's bad luck to start off the year with such a glum face, you know? You can tell me what's bothering you.

Akyuu

Giving up before you've even tried? I didn't pin you for such a scaredy-cat.

Kosuzu

Miss Mamizou, Akyuu, what are you doing here?!

Mamizou

Hahaha! I'm participating as one of the elites. Reimu found me in the Human Village and dragged me here.

Akyuu

I didn't have much choice either. She said that as the head of the Hieda family, I should've been first in line.

Kosuzu

That's rough...

Mamizou

I'm more curious about you, though. I didn't think you'd be interested in an event like this.

Akyuu

The book rental shop seems to be doing well, and you have the money from all the jobs you do for me as well.

Kosuzu

I can't use the money from the shop for myself... and there's something I really want to buy.

Mamizou

Oh? And what would that be?

Kosuzu

Kourindou recently got a rare book from the outside world, and I really want to read it, but...

Akyuu

We all know how that shopkeeper is. I bet he said the book is extremely valuable and asked for an exorbitant amount.

Kosuzu

Uh-huh... I'd need to use all the money I earned last year to pay for it.

Akyuu

Are you serious?! That shopkeeper... He can be so greedy.

Mamizou

Perhaps he just values the book that highly. And it's his shop, so sadly, he's free to charge whatever he likes...

Kosuzu

I thought maybe the money from this event could help me pay for it. Then I saw the opponents...

Mamizou

That's true. I wouldn't want to face them either... But don't forget you have two perfectly suitable opponents right here.

Kosuzu

Huh?

Akyuu

But be warned, I'm not going to pull any punches, even against you.

Mamizou

Still, I think your odds of beating us are higher than if you were to challenge the others. ...So? Do you want to try?

Kosuzu

O-OK! I'll do whatever it takes to get that New Year's money!

Rin

Lady Satori! Me and Okuu are gonna take you on!

Utsuho

Give us the New Year's money! Pleeease!

Satori

I knew you two would be the first ones to challenge me.

Rin

Yep! And we've got a plan to beat you!

Satori

"Look at Lady Satori all happy wearing her best clothes. I'm sure she'd hate to get them dirty!"

Rin

Eep!

Satori

"If we try and get them messy, she'll surrender in no time!"

Utsuho

Eek!

Satori

That's not a bad strategy. I see you've learned to use your heads and not just leap into things.

Satori

As your master, I'm quite pleased.

Rin

*nervous laughter* I-It wasn't that good...

Satori

But at the same time, I'm a little taken aback.

Satori

I can forgive your lack of respect since this is a special event, but how did you not account for my ability?

Utsuho

W-We're sooooorry! We'll try to think harder next time!

Rin

You know we love you, don't you?! And not showing respect... That's, you know, a sign of affection!

Satori

Heehee. I was only joking. I know how you feel about me, even if you don't say it out loud.

Rin

Oh, yeah! ...Don't scare us like that!

Utsuho

I thought my heart was gonna go into meltdown!

Satori

I apologize. But there's something else we need to talk about...

Rin & Utsuho

What?!

Satori

You plan on spending all the money you get on sweets, don't you? And all on the first day.

Satori

You already wasted the allowance I gave you last week, even after I told you over and over to save some of it.

Rin

Th-That's not true! We saved a little bit―

Satori

Are you saying I'm lying? Shall I tell everyone here exactly how much you've got saved?

Rin

Sorry...

Utsuho

...

Satori

"This is bad!" What do you mean by that, Okuu? Care to explain?

Utsuho

EEK!

Rin

Forgive us, Lady Satori!

Satori

This is the perfect opportunity to discipline you both. I'll give you the New Year's money once we're done, so do your best.

Rin & Utsuho

GAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

Tenshi

Come on, Iku, get ready for battle! Your New Year's money is first on my list!

Iku

Um, Eldest Daughter, isn't there something strange about this? Shouldn't I be challenging you?

Tenshi

I'm not interested in the details right now.

Iku

When are you EVER interested in the details?!

Tenshi

Look, you had your fun last night. Now it's my turn!

Tenshi

This event is all about taking on a bunch of tough opponents! I love it!

Iku

So basically, you don't care about New Year's money, and just want to challenge all the strongest fighters in Gensokyo...?

Iku

*sigh*...All right. It is my duty to serve you, so that's what I'll do.

Tenshi

That's the spirit! I'll do my best to beat you down with admiration, gratitude, appreciation, and pity!

Iku

I don't need your pity!

Tewi

Hehehe... good thing I came here with the princess. This is a great opportunity to get rich quick!

Nue

Well? Should we defeat the whole lot? With the two of us fighting together, no one stands a chance!

Tewi

It's all about getting the most New Year's money. Let's battle them in order from richest to poorest!

Nue

G-Good idea! But... who's the richest?

Tewi

Isn't it obvious? It's the one with her own castle, who can use the Miracle Mallet.

Nue

Of course! I bet Shinmyoumaru would fork out a ton if we beat her!

Shinmyoumaru

What're you two playing at? This is hardly something you should be discussing in front of me.

Shinmyoumaru

But, I know the rules. If you win, I'll give you the money.

Tewi

Huh? What's with that puny envelope? We're after more than that.

Nue

If that's all you've got, then we want the Miracle Mallet too!

Shinmyoumaru

Only I can use the Miracle Mallet... And anyway, I don't plan on giving it away.

Tewi

No more excuses! If we win, you gotta do what we say!

Nue

Hand over the mallet along with all your money!

Shinmyoumaru

Hm? Don't tell me you think you have the upper hand just because it's two-on-one.

Reimu

It looks like everyone's really getting into this. I better get out there and pick off some of the challengers.

D-Don't be so hasty! Let the others duke it out!

I-It's a little early for that, don't you think?!

Reimu

Calm down, our battle's not till later. I'll start with someone a little easier.

Kaguya

It's a shame we got roped into Reimu's event, but I was planning on giving you New Year's money either way.

Kaguya

So the more you entertain me, the more I'll give you.

Reisen

Yaaay! Thank you, Lady Kaguya!

Ringo

Yeah! You're the prettiest moon princess here!

Seiran

We'll give it all we got to entertain you!

Eirin

You're welcome to get excited, but you better not forget that I'm here as well.

Eirin

And I'm not a softy like Kaguya. If you want the money, you'll have to earn it.

Reisen

Eek, Master's just as strict as ever...

Eirin

This battle will allow me to see how you'll spend the coming year.

Reisen

The coming year? Not the last one?

Eirin

Traditionally, money was given to children on New Year's with hopes that they would spend the year safely.

Eirin

But if you're not sensible enough to save ANY of your New Year's money...

Eirin

...Then, as your guardian, I will hold on to it for you, just like any good parent would do.

Eirin

But if you show me you've matured, then I'll be able to trust you and give you a fair sum.

Reisen

So this is our chance to prove ourselves to you, huh?

Eirin

That's right. Although, it's not my place to keep a check on anyone but Udonge...

Eirin

So, depending on your efforts, I'll be sure to tell Toyohime and Yorihime all about how far you've come.

Reisen

Thank you! I've been looking for an opportunity to redeem myself!

Ringo

All right, let's do this!

Seiran

We'll get the New Year's money AND praise from Lady Toyohime and Lady Yorihime! Now we HAVE to do this!

Reisen

Lady Eirin! Princess! Get ready to see how mature we've become!

Okina

I wanted to teach you all about the value of New Year's money and the meaning behind it myself...

Okina

But I guess you've heard it all now. Oh, well. It's just as she said―your attitude is what's important.

Okina

Show me how far you've come. If you do, this envelope might get a little thicker.

Mai

I couldn't stop thinking about the New Year's money, but not anymore!

Satono

Now all I want is Master's recognition! That's what I'm fighting for!

Okina

Mai, Satono... I'm speechless! Do we even need to have a battle of bullets anymore?

Mai & Satono

Master!

Okina

Mai! Satono!

Yukari

Whenever it comes to those two, Okina turns into such a softy.

Yuyuko

They really love her though, don't they? It's so wonderful to see how they put their master first.

Yuyuko

I'm kind of jealous.

Yukari

They're making us look bad for wanting to battle! I'd hate for people to think I don't have a strong bond with my servants.

Youmu

S-Sorry for not saying something nice like they did. I guess I got a little carried away...

Chen

Huh? Is it bad to want the New Year's money?

Yuyuko

N-No! There's nothing wrong with wanting it! In fact, we want you to want it!

Yukari

Yes! We're looking forward to giving it to you. I even upgraded the envelope to a box!

Chen

A box? How much is in it?! I'm gonna give it my all!

Youmu

OK, we're ready to show you how far we've come!

Yukari

That's the spirit! I much prefer this way of doing things. Now I get to see how much stronger you've become firsthand!

Yuyuko

Bring it on. I'm sure you'll exceed all our expectations!

Seiga

Everyone's still at it, testing how far the challengers have come or whatever... but I have no need for such tests.

Seiga

When you spend every day together with someone, you can't help but see their progress.

Seiga

My Yoshika is as adorable as she was on the day she was born!

Seiga

Yoshika, it's time for your New Year's money. Take as much as you want.

Yoshika

Eek... Seiga, I don't think I can carry this many envelopes!

Seiga

Even your worried face is adorable! I've got a little something extra for you!

Eirin

What are you doing? What about the event rules? We're not supposed to be picking favorites.

Okina

This is a competition. You need to treat all the participants equally. It's our job to show them how the world works.

Yukari

My, look who's talking. Shall I fetch a mirror for you to look into?

Seiga

There's no need for all that. I've got bonus gifts for the others too.

Yuyuko

Bonus gifts?

Seiga

Everyone who manages to get New Year's money from me also gets a Mini Mini Yoshika Doll!

Seiga

That's OK, right? It doesn't feel right only giving out money.

Yukari

A-Are you saying the rest of us are just walking bags of cash?!

Okina

Actually, that's pretty spot on...

Reisen

Eek, I'm so nervous! Seeing them all together like that... They're so intimidating!

Youmu

Me too... My throat's so dry. It feels like Roukanken's lodged in there!

Reisen

Ahaha, no way! I'm sure they won't expect you to attack them with a sword poking out of your mouth!

Youmu

I wasn't being serious! Quit laughing like that!

Reisen

All that laughing helped settle my nerves. I'm ready to give it my all!

Youmu

That's good news. Let's stay focused and show them what we've got!

Reimu

Things are really heating up. I wonder why no one's asked to face me, though.

Reimu

I feel like everyone's avoiding me. Oh, well. At least I get to take it easy.

They all know you won't hold back...

Maybe they saw how light your envelopes are...

Reimu

What did you say? I think you and I need to have a quick word.

Miko

All right, I think it's about time I got involved. If there's someone brave enough to challenge me, that is.

Sanae

There's someone right here!

Miko

My, if it isn't Moriya Shrine's wind priestess. How unexpected. I was sure you'd challenge those two gods...

Sanae

I mean, you're THE Prince Shoutoku! I bet you have tons of New Year's money to give out!

Sanae

It's different now, but you were the original face on the 10,000-yen bill!

Miko

The what now? ...Oh, yes, I remember you saying something about that the first time we met.

Sanae

In the outside world, everyone was always happy to see you! C'mon, you gotta accept my challenge!

Futo

Holdeth right there, greedy wind priestess! How dare thee disrespect Lady Taishi! Unforgivable!

Sanae

Huh? I was paying her a compliment... Besides, Miss Reimu is the greedy one, not me.

Reimu

Wh-Who said that?! Not cool!

Kanako

This is sad... I can't believe you wanted money so bad you went to challenge Miko.

Sanae

Eek! Lady Suwako?! Lady Kanako?!

Suwako

Even the queen of greed wouldn't stoop so low...

Reimu

Queen of greed?! You better not be talking about me!

Futo

I called them here for thee. Thou need not thank me. Do not shy away from thy scolding!

Sanae

Stay out of this! They always give me New Year's money, so I figured there was no need to challenge them!

Kanako

It's true... We had planned on giving you the money, provided you came to us first.

Suwako

But seeing how ungrateful you are... If you lose this battle, you'll get nothing from us!

Sanae

What the?!

Sanae

U-Um... That's going to be a problem. There are some expenses that need to be taken care of...

Suwako

Oh? And what would those be?

Sanae

There's the limited-edition model robot I had my eye on at Kourindou... and the giant robot I asked the kappa to build...

Kanako

All the more reason for you not to lose this battle!

Suwako

The giant robot certainly sounds interesting, but you already have so many models at home. Do you really need more?

Sanae

But all the robots are different!

Sanae

I can't believe you thought they were the same! That's like saying the sun and the moon are the same!

Kanako

Uh... if you say so.

Sanae

I do say so. And I'm gonna beat you till you agree. C'mon, let's do this!

Miko

Everyone forgot about me... Am I supposed to be fighting too?

Futo

Lady Taishi, allow me to be thine opponent! I'll be sure to entertain you like no one else could!

Miko

You talk the talk. Now let's see if you can walk the walk!

Flandre

Saaaaaakuyaaaaa! Gimme my New Year's money!

Sakuya

I wish I could, but...

Sakuya

...Lady Remilia told me not to give you anything until you pass a certain test.

Flandre

Huuuuuh?! A test?! No fair! You and Remilia are nothing but big bullies!

Sakuya

This is her way of showing kindness. She wants to teach you about the value of money.

Flandre

This isn't kind! She just wants to teach me a lesson!

Sakuya

Milady also said that if you learn the value of money, she'll allow you to go on errands by yourself.

Sakuya

And if that goes well, she plans to start letting you go out whenever you please.

Flandre

She really said that?!

Sakuya

So, are you ready to try your best for your big sister?

Flandre

Uh-huh, I sure am!

Clownpiece

Reimu, I dare you to accept my challenge! Even if you're only giving out a pathetic amount, your money's mine!

Reimu

You know I can hear you, right? There's no way I'm giving you any New Year's money now.

Reimu

But wait... aren't you freeloading under my shrine? I think it's about time I started charging you rent.

Clownpiece

Th-That's nonsense...

Reimu

But to think you'd be my first challenger... I'm a little surprised.

Clownpiece

Feeling confident, eh? Let's see what you make of my super-strong battling buddy!

Reimu

And who would that be?

I-It's me. Sorry...

H-Hand over the New Year's money!

Reimu

Are you... shaking? Maybe I was a little harsh with you earlier.

Clownpiece

That explains why I found her curled up in a ball behind the shrine!

Reimu

You can't possibly think you two actually stand a chance.

Clownpiece

What?! Tell her, PLAYER! Tell her what you told me earlier!

I-I'm stronger now, Reimu... and I'm gonna beat you!

Reimu

I guess I should've expected as much, what with all the fighting spirit in the air.

Reimu

Fine! If that's how it's gonna be, then I won't pull any more punches! If you want my offering money, then come get it!

Reimu

*sigh* I can't believe I lost... I hate to say it, but a promise is a promise.

Reimu

Here you go, PLAYER, Clownpiece. It's not much, but you earned it.

Clownpiece

We sure did! Boy, taking money from you sure feels good!

Reimu

Yeah, yeah, laugh it up. There were lots of visitors this year, so I can afford it.

Clownpiece

Not so fast there, Reimu. We aren't done yet!

Reimu

Huh?

Clownpiece

There are plenty more challengers here for you. C'mon, everyone! Get her before she has the chance to recover!

Reisen

Perfect timing. We just got finished. Fight us next!

Youmu

You've got no shortage of challengers now! You'd better get ready!

Tenshi

It's always best to strike when your opponent is weakened. I'd prefer a one-on-one fight, but I suppose this isn't so bad!

Kosuzu

Um... no hard feelings, OK?

Ringo

Surround her! Even Reimu can't win against this many of us!

Seiran

Remember to work as a team! If we all attack at once, she'll have no choice but to surrender!

Reisen

Eek, I'm scared of what she'll do for payback... but we've already come this far!

Tewi

Heh heh, no complaining about how this isn't fair, all right?

Nue

Time to put your money where your mouth is! You're the one who started this event, remember?!

Flandre

Time to clear out Reimu's offering box!

Rin

Don't worry, I'll take care of your corpse.

Utsuho

It's time to start dishing out the New Year's money!

Futo

Ahahaha! 'Tis payback time!

Mai

I feel like we're all getting a bit carried away... Oh, well.

Satono

Let's go tell Master that we bested the shrine maiden when we're done!

Reimu

B-But you were all hiding from me before! Isn't there anyone else left for you to challenge?!

Reimu

One at a time! I beg you, one at a time! N-Not like this! NOT LIKE THIIIS!

Reimu

Gah...! I'll have my revenge!

Yukari

Phew... I came expecting a party, but now I'm exhausted. I think it's time we left.

Yuyuko

I had so much fun today. I hope you invite us all again next year.

Kanako

Your plan was crazy, but everyone had a great time... We might do something similar at our shrine next year.

Suwako

That sounds great! You better patent your idea while you still can, Reimu!

Sakuya

See you, Reimu. I have to head back to the mansion. Looks like you had a rough time, but stay strong.

Mamizou

What goes around comes around. Who knows, maybe you'll get all that New Year's money back someday.

Akyuu

It could be someday soon... or someday in the distant future. I look forward to finding out which!

Iku

Perhaps she'd prefer to be alone right now. I know when I'm not wanted. Back to Heaven I go.

Shinmyoumaru

Reimu... Don't forget I'm always here if you need someone to talk to.

Looks like everyone left with a smile on their face.

Reimu... are you all right?

Reimu

*sob* *sob* My offering money... I had so much...

Satori

I don't think there's anything we can say to make her feel better. We should let her be alone.

Miko

I agree... I'd love to help her, but my schedule's packed.

Satori

Huh? Are you going to Myouren Temple?

Miko

Yes. I've been invited to Hijiri's mochi-tossing. But you surely knew that already.

Reimu

Hm...

Miko

Why don't you join me?

Reimu

It'd be rude to say no! Plus, it sounds like fun!

Miko

You sure perked up fast. I wasn't actually talking to you, but... Ah, well.

Reimu

OK, we've got no time to waste! PLAYER, let's head to Myouren Temple!

Miko

My, my...

Satori

At least she's feeling better. I wonder if everyone at Myouren Temple knows what they're in for...

Byakuren

Happy New Year, everyone. Let's pray this year will be as peaceful as the last.

Ichirin

This mochi-tossing is to help ward off any looming disasters. Everything has to go smoothly.

Minamitsu

Isn't it also for expressing gratitude? I hope everyone enjoys it!

Kyouko

I tried extra hard when I was cleaning up today! It's no good starting off the new year with a messy temple.

Shou

I appreciate your enthusiasm, but it's chilly outside. For the visitors' sake, let's get this mochi-tossing started!

Nazrin

About that... We have a slight problem. I'm not sure we can start just yet.

Shou

What's wrong? Whatever it is, we'd better take care of it right away.

Nazrin

Um... I don't think it's going to be easy.

Reimu

Move it! This is my spot! Get in my way again, and I'll blast you away!

Myouren Temple

*jaw dropped*

Reimu

All the money they throw is mine! You guys can have the mochi! Got it?!

Byakuren

I know they're not her visitors, but this is outrageous...

Minamitsu

Whoa, she looks really mad...

Ichirin

Everyone's terrified of her...

Shou

Isn't she supposed to be a shrine maiden?! I can't believe it...

Kyouko

What a dismal start to the new year...

Nazrin

However she may be, she keeps Gensokyo safe. Or, wait... If someone like her can do it, maybe anyone can...

Reimu

HUH?!

Myouren Temple

Uh...!

Reimu

What did you say?! You have no idea how hard I worked last year!

Nazrin

Aaaaahhhh...! I'm sooooorry!

Reimu

Wait right there! You aren't getting away that easy!

I'll pick up some mochi for Reimu...

Wow, she's keeps looking back at the money!

Byakuren

Heehee, I'm glad she's Hakurei Shrine's maiden. I'm sure it's not easy being with her as much as you are though!

Byakuren

Happy New Year, PLAYER. I hope it's your year.

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