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Tengu Witness!
Aya
*sigh* I haven't written anything interesting of late. Isn't there a good story waiting for me somewhere?
Aya
Hm? What's happening over there...?
Yukari
OK then, Mister Shopkeeper. I'm counting on your skills.
Yukari
Ran, Chen. We've finished checking the "goods," so let's move on to the next arrangements.
Ran & Chen
Understood.
Ran
But I must say... they're brilliantly made even if they still need some work. I can't wait to see the finished products.
Chen
And I'm sure Lady Yukari's plan will go off without a hitch!
Yukari
Yes, but we can't let our guard down. Don't forget that overconfidence can defeat even the most skillful of youkai.
Ran & Chen
Yes, Lady Yukari!
Yukari
If this plan succeeds, Gensokyo will─Teehee, I can't wait.
Aya
Mysterious goods, Yukari Yakumo's plan... and the unusual manner in which the three were behaving...!
Aya
I smell an exceptional story brewing here─Huh?!
Aya
Grr, someone is watching me from somewhere. And they're fast enough to tail me―the summer gale!
Aya
It's extremely unfortunate, though.
Aya
Only a third-rate reporter of a shoddy newspaper would mess up and get spotted by the one they're investigating.
Aya
So the one watching me is none other than the reclusive reporter who never goes outside to investigate!
Hatate
Hey! Who are you calling a reclusive third-rate reporter?!
Aya
I knew it was you. And you even fell for such a petty trick... You're making us tengu look bad!
Hatate
Urk...!
Aya
Well? What's your reason for acting like this?
Hatate
Why should I tell you? I've got no reason to do so.
Aya
I can guess. You knew that I went out looking for a story, so you followed me to interfere with my plans, didn't you?
Hatate
Ugh...!
Aya
I know that you can't beat the quality of my articles, but as a fellow journalist, it saddens me to see you resort to this.
Hatate
Argh...! Say what you want. I'll make you eat your own words someday!
Aya
Yes, let's hope that day actually comes. Well then, I'll be off now. I need to go gather info for my story.
Hatate
Wait a minute!
Hatate
Your story is about that thing Yukari Yakumo was talking about, isn't it? Let me in on it.
Aya
I refuse. I don't have any reason to write a story alongside my business competitor... my rival.
Hatate
Of course, you do. You're going after a sage of Gensokyo. Do you really think you can handle that on your own?
Hatate
If she catches you sniffing around, your story will never see the light of day.
Aya
...
Hatate
You want to write a story on this no matter what, right? Then you know what you have to do, don't you?
Aya
I suppose I don't have any choice... I don't like it, but I'll work with you just this once.
Aya
But are you really up for this? It's going to get pretty dangerous.
Hatate
A true journalist is always ready to put their life on the line for a story... I'm sure you're no different.
Aya
Yes, I shouldn't have asked such a silly question. You wouldn't be my rival if you weren't up for such things!
Hatate
Hehe, that's obvious. You just worry about yourself. If you let your guard down, I won't think twice about betraying you.
Aya
Heh, that's my line.
Hatate & Aya
Hehehehe...
Rival Newspapers Cooperate?
Hatate
We're going up against a sage of Gensokyo this time. They'll be extra cautious, so half-baked tactics won't get us a story.
Aya
Yes, we'll need some assistance. Preferably someone on good terms with her.
Hatate
Having someone like that on our side would certainly make things easier. But there aren't many people close to Yukari.
Aya
That's true, but I might know just the person. Hatate, follow me.
Momiji
Hehe. I'm off duty today, and I didn't know what to do with all my free time.
Momiji
So I'm happy that you're here, Miss PLAYER.
I'm glad that I get to spend time with you too, Momiji!
I don't have to do any chores today, either!
Momiji
Then why don't we chat while playing shogi or something...?
Aya
My, my! What a lucky day! How nice to see Miss PLAYER here!
Hatate
The great Tenma must have blessed us!
Momiji
Miss Aya... and Miss Hatate? Were you looking for Miss PLAYER?
Hatate
That's right! Actually, we...
Aya
So that's what happened... I'm telling you, Miss Yukari is up to no good.
Hatate
And that's why we need PLAYER to help us uncover the truth.
Momiji
Wait a minute!
Momiji
I get that you're suspicious about Miss Yukari's plan, but you can't drag Miss PLAYER into this. It's dangerous!
Aya
We're speaking to Miss PLAYER! Aren't you also curious about what Miss Yukari is up to?
Hmmm... well, I am, but...
Aren't you guys jumping to conclusions?
Aya
That's exactly why we need your help to find the truth...!
Momiji
Miss Aya... I think you should stop now...!
Hatate
This has nothing to do with you, Momiji, so please stay out of it!
Momiji
Miss PLAYER made plans with me first, and she is also under my protection! I won't back down!
Aya
Is that right...? OK then, I guess we have no other choice but to settle this with a battle of bullets!
Hatate
If we win, you let her help us! That sounds fair, doesn't it?!
Momiji
Fine... I'll make sure I win for the sake of Miss PLAYER!
Hatate & Aya
NOOOOO! We lost!
Momiji
Th-That was almost too easy...
Aya
Hatate, I didn't know that your battle of bullet skills were also third-rate. Stop dragging me down.
Hatate
Huh?! Look who's talking! You're the one who kept getting in my way!
Hatate & Aya
GRRRRRR...!
Momiji
Now I see why neither of them could fight at their best. Geez, I wonder what they're working toward...
Miss Inubashiri's Opinion
Aya
Miss PLAYER! Momiji! Please listen to us! We aren't looking for a story! We're just trying to investigate!
Momiji
So you're saying that you aren't investigating for a newspaper article?
Aya
Yes. Judging by how Miss Yukari and the others were behaving... their plan was definitely not a good one!
Hatate
This isn't about getting a story anymore! We're sure that this is a crisis that will shake up all of Gensokyo!
Aya
Exactly! We're begging you! Not as journalists but as people who wish for a peaceful Gensokyo!
Hatate
Please help us save Gensokyo from Yukari!
They're saying this is more important than a story...
Maybe it really is an outrageous plan...
Momiji
I can see that you're desperate, but I'm not sure if I believe you... Anyway, you lost the battle, so just give up already.
Aya
OK, then I'll face both of you in a battle by myself! The outcome would've been different if it weren't for Hatate!
Hatate
Hey! Stop acting like it was my fault! If that's how you feel, then why don't you carry out this investigation alone too?
Aya
If I could do that, then I wouldn't have teamed up with you or tried to persuade Miss PLAYER to begin with!
Hatate
Hah! I knew it! You need my help, after all!
Hatate & Aya
GRRRRRR...!
Momiji
All right, fine... I know how we can sort this out.
Hatate & Aya
Huh?
Momiji
If you want Miss PLAYER's help, then you'll have to abide by some conditions.
Momiji
First, you will not endanger Miss PLAYER by antagonizing Miss Yukari with your reckless investigation.
Aya
Of course, we fully understand that.
Momiji
Second, you must take me along, so I can guard Miss PLAYER and keep an eye on you both.
Hatate
Having you accompany us is more than acceptable.
Momiji
Lastly―and this is the most important one―Miss PLAYER must be willing to help you!
Hatate & Aya
Urk...!
Momiji
Those are my conditions. What say you?
Aya
We were so focused on getting Miss PLAYER to help us that we tried to force her to agree...
Hatate
We're sorry, PLAYER. We weren't thinking about what you want at all...
Momiji
Miss PLAYER... you heard what they had to say, but the decision is yours.
It's clear that they're serious about this.
We must make sure that Gensokyo isn't in danger.
Hatate
Really?! Thank you, PLAYER!
Aya
I knew you'd agree to help us!
Momiji
Miss PLAYER is very kind. That's why I can't let her go alone.
Hatate
So it's official now! The four of us have formed a temporary team! We're the Yukari Yakumo Investigators!
Aya
We'll work together to find an exceptional story... Ahem. I mean, let's unravel all the details of Miss Yukari's plan!
Momiji
*sigh* Please be very careful not to catch Miss Yukari's attention, OK?
Hatate
Yes. Let's start by making some general inquiries. Then we can work out a more concrete course of action.
Momiji
But who exactly are we going to question?
Aya
Heh, you don't need to worry about that. I know someone who definitely has some information...
Shocking Antique Store Commission
Momiji
So the one we'll be questioning is the shopkeeper of Kourindou?
Aya
Yes, Miss Yukari seems to have placed an order here.
Hatate
If we find out what she ordered, we'll be one step closer to figuring out what her plan is.
Momiji
I hope it goes well... Anyway, let's go talk to him.
Rinnosuke
Welcome... Oh, it's you lot. Are you going to loiter around here for one of your stories again?
Aya
Ayayaya, how rude! What would you do if we were paying customers?!
Rinnosuke
Then obviously, I'd tend to you. But judging by that tone of yours, it looks like my assumption was correct.
Aya
Urk...
Rinnosuke
Well, I need to get back to work. I'm busy right now, so if you aren't going to buy anything, I request that you leave.
We won't take much of your time! Please!
I'll come with Reimu to pay our tab later, so, please...!
Rinnosuke
Oh, I see you're also with them, PLAYER.
Rinnosuke
Hmmm, I can't disregard your request.
Rinnosuke
Fine... I'll hear you out. But please make it quick.
Aya
Wow, she actually changed his mind! Way to go, Miss PLAYER!
Hatate
He's way nicer to her than he is to us. I mean, we only come here to conduct interviews, but still!
Momiji
If you're aware of the reason, then maybe you should buy something once in a while.
Rinnosuke
Oh, so you want to know why Yukari and her shikigami were here? Well, they came to collect the costumes they ordered.
Hatate
Costumes? But they didn't take anything with them when they left.
Rinnosuke
They wanted me to make some changes, so they'll be coming to collect them at a later date.
Aya
Oh, so that's why you're busy! Can you show us those costumes?
Rinnosuke
I'm sorry, but I'll have to refuse. I can't show them to you without getting permission from the one who placed the order.
Aya
N-No way!
Momiji
It doesn't look like we'll get anything more out of him.
Aya
Grrr... then we'll just have to go with the plan B!
Hatate
Yeah, that looks like our only option!
Momiji
Plan B? What are you talking about...?
Hatate
The plan is... to shoot bullets at all the fairies around here!
Momiji
Wh-What are you doing?! All the angry fairies are coming our way!
Rinnosuke
Whoa. What's all this commotion?
Aya
Momiji! Miss PLAYER! Please take care of the rest!
Hatate
In the meantime, we'll... Heh heh heh!
Momiji
Wait! Where are you going?!
Momiji
*huff* *huff*... It's over.
Rinnosuke
Geez, who messes with fairies for no reason at all...? Anyway, I need to get back to work.
Aya
Phew, it looks like the plan went well!
Hatate
Yes, it was a great success!
Momiji
What on earth were you two trying to do...?! Wait! What are you holding?!
Hatate
That's right! We took advantage of the commotion to borrow the costumes that Yukari ordered!
Momiji
Wh-What have you done?! We must return them right away...!
Aya
Then what was the point of the plan?! Come on! Let's get out of here before the shopkeeper notices!
Hatate
Come on, you two! Hurry!
Momiji
Argh! How did it turn out like this...?!
Machinations! Magician Pawns!
Aya
Look! I tried on one of the costumes!
Hatate
Huh?! Why did you do that?!
Aya
What do you mean, "why"? Obviously, because I thought it'd help me figure something out!
Hatate
*sigh* I'm lost for words. Momiji, help me out here...
Momiji
Oh! Huh? Um... actually...
Hatate
Not you too...?
Momiji
I-I was tricked by Miss Aya! She said we'd find a clue if we wore them...!
Hatate
And I thought you were mad at us for stealing the costumes...
Momiji
Um...
Aya
Now, now. Stop being like that. Why don't you also try one on? There's one costume left.
Hatate
How foolish. My time would be better spent investigating it for clues!
Hatate
Hmm... Maybe this has helped me figure something out after all...
Aya
And you gave Momiji such an earful earlier...
Hatate
...! Sh-Shut up!
These costumes are quite unique!
You all look good in them!
Momiji
Th-Thank you...
Aya
Now let's get to investigating...
Aya
Huh?
Marisa
What are you guys doing here?
Alice
They're journalists, so they're probably covering a story.
Aya
That's right, Miss Alice! We're actually investigating Miss Yukari, but we've lost sight of her.
Hatate
Yeah! So do you have any idea where she might be?
Alice
She was just at Marisa's shop. She took away all the junk that had piled up for free.
Marisa
Hey... It wasn't junk...
Marisa
Well, I'm glad that she took those old candles and that weird sticky residue from my magic experiments.
Aya
What would she need something like that for...? Do you know anything else?
Alice
Hmm. I think she said something about visiting Nitori.
Hatate
Oh, Nitori! Then let's hurry to the Youkai Mountain...!
Marisa
Wait a minute...!
Momiji
Yes? What is it?
Marisa
I've been wondering for a while now, but what's with your clothes today? They're different from usual.
Hatate
Oh, these? It's just something we took from Kourindou...
Aya
You fool! Stop blabbering away...!
Hatate
Oh... Whoops!
Marisa
Whoa. I didn't want to believe it, but it looks like my suspicions were correct...
Marisa
You sure are shameless to steal from Kourin! Do you really think you'll get away with this now that I've found you out?!
Alice
Look who's talking...
Marisa
C'mon, Alice! We gotta punish these thieves!
Alice
Stop dragging me into things... *sigh*
Aya
W-Wait a minute! This is all a misunderstanding!
Marisa
A misunderstanding? Yeah, right! It's pretty obvious that you stole those outfits!
Hatate
We're just borrowing them for a while! It shouldn't be a problem if we return them later, right? Right?!
Marisa
You're just borrowing them, you say?
Momiji
That logic is clearly messed up...
Marisa
Oh. Why didn't you just say so?! Then it's not a problem at all!
Yukari Yakumo Investigators
Huh?!
Alice
Geez...
Marisa
I'll let it slide this time, but make sure you return them, OK?
Momiji
Yes, of course!
Marisa
And it's not good to take someone else's things without permission, so if you have to do it, try not to go overboard.
Alice
That's great advice. Ironic... but great.
Chaos! Missing Kappa Tools!
Nitori
*sigh* I'm so busy. I feel like I'm going to dry out from all this work!
Nitori
Geez, how did this happen...? Whoa! What are you guys doing here?
Momiji
Sorry for dropping in all of a sudden, Miss Nitori. We wanted to ask you something...
Nitori
Hmm, but as you can see, I'm really busy right now.
Hatate
Yes, you... or rather, all the kappa seem to be in a mad rush. Did something happen?
Nitori
Yeah. Where do I begin?
Nitori
Something absolutely unthinkable has happened!
What?!
Can you tell us what happened?
Nitori
A certain "scoundrel" came here just a few hours ago.
Nitori
"Sorry, but I'll be borrowing these."
Nitori
...is what she said before she took off with our tools and inventions!
Nitori
Air conditioners, ventilators, light fixtures, and much more... Everything we need now and wanted to use later on is gone...
Nitori
I had no other choice but to bring out all the older stuff from the warehouse. Every single kappa is busy with maintenance.
Momiji
I don't know what to say... That sounds like a disaster.
Hatate
Nitori, we won't take much of your time, so can you please answer just one question for us?
Aya
Miss Yukari showed up here today, didn't she? We just want to know why she came here...
Nitori
HUH?! You're asking me WHY Yukari came here?!
Momiji
Eep?!
Aya
What's wrong? Why are you yelling all of a sudden?
Nitori
What do you mean, "why are you yelling"?! I JUST told you why!
Hatate
Don't tell me that the scoundrel who took all your stuff was Yukari?!
Nitori
That's right! ARGH! Just thinking about it makes me mad!
Aya
But then, what would she need your inventions for? Miss Nitori, do you have any idea why─
Nitori
Aw, c'mon! I already told you that I'm swamped! Keep bothering me, and you'll get what's coming to you!
Nitori
I'm sorry... I got too heated and lost my cool.
Momiji
Um, I could ask my fellow white wolf tengu to arrange some tools for you if you'd like.
Nitori
What?! You'd really do that?!
Momiji
Yes, I mean, we did bother you during a crisis, so I'd like to help if possible.
Nitori
Thank you! That would be a great help!
Nitori
Oh, and please let me apologize for earlier. Just let me know if you need anything!
Momiji
OK, then please tell us what you know about Miss Yukari. Was there anything else you found odd about her behavior?
Nitori
Hm? Is that all you want?
Nitori
Let me think... What was weird about her...? Hmm...
Nitori
Oh, I know! She said something weird as she left.
Nitori
She said, "Now we can finally make arrangements at Eientei"...
The Misfortune God Speaks
Hatate
OK, so our next destination is Eientei. I wonder what she's planning.
Aya
We'll know once we get there, so let's leave as soon as possible. Huh...?
Hina
*spin* *spin* *spin* Today is yet another perfect day for gathering misfortune!
Momiji
It's Miss Hina. Let's go see if she knows anything.
Hina
Hm? Is there something you need?
Have you seen Miss Yukari?
Can you tell us what you know?
Hina
Yukari? Oh, right. I saw her not too long ago. It seemed like she was asking her shikigami to look for something.
Aya
Hm? Why do you say that?
Hina
Because she was looking at a map with some markings on it. I heard her ask Chen to go east.
Hina
Maybe they were hunting for treasure. Or perhaps misfortune.
Momiji
I-I don't know about that... Anyway, east from here would be Hakurei Shrine, right?
Hatate
Yes. Let's see what Chen is up to before we go to Eientei!
Momiji
OK, let's hurry!
Aya
...There we go. Hehe, I hope the others don't notice.
Hidden Shikigami of the Shikigami
Reimu
*munch* *munch* These senbei aren't as good as I hoped...
Reimu
Maybe it was a bad idea to hide them in the back of the cabinet. They've gone all soggy.
Reimu
I could go all the way to the Human Village to buy some... Nah, too much effort. I'll just eat them anyway.
Chen
*sneak*... *sneak*...
Chen
Reimu is still at home... It looks like she hasn't noticed Lady Yukari's plan.
Chen
Poor Reimu. Her peaceful days... all without her knowledge. Lady Yukari's... will drown Gensokyo in fear and despair...
Chen
*snicker*
Momiji
We came to Hakurei Shrine chasing after Chen, but what have we walked into?
Aya
Miss Chen is keeping an eye on Reimu from the shadows, and we, in turn, are sneakily watching her do that...
Hatate
What would someone think if they found us all like this...?
So Reimu is the one who hid my senbei...
She hid them in the cabinet. I'll remember that!
Aya
There's nothing noteworthy about Miss Reimu's behavior. I'm more concerned about what Miss Chen said.
Momiji
I couldn't hear everything, but it sounded like she said something about drowning Gensokyo in fear and despair...
Hatate
This is obviously fishy. We have to do something before it's too late...!
Aya
Exactly...! All right, let's ask Miss Chen to tell us everything!
Momiji
W-Wait a minute! We need to be a bit more cautious!
Aya
No, we need to get information out of Miss Chen right this instant!
Hatate
Yeah! If we let this opportunity slide, our exceptional story will─
Chen
Meow?! Wh-Who's there?!
Yukari Yakumo Investigators
Ah...
Chen
O-Oh, no...! I've been found...! Even after I was warned not to get caught!
Chen
No, I'm still good...! Reimu hasn't noticed a thing yet. So... TAKE THIS!
Momiji
Whoa?! That's dangerous!
Hatate
Eek?!
Aya
She started shooting all of a sudden...! I almost got hit!
Hatate
She hit me! A bullet grazed the tip of my nose!
Chen
I can't disappoint Lady Yukari and Lady Ran! I'll eliminate whoever gets in my way!
Aya
Gah! We've got no choice now. We need to settle this with a battle of bullets─
Reimu
Why... are you guys creating a commotion here?
Yukari Yakumo Investigators
Ah...
Reimu
You've got some nerve to start a battle of bullets in my shrine.
Hatate
R-Reimu, wait! We can explain...!
Reimu
Save your excuses! I'm going to punish you all at once!
Reimu
Hey! I'm not gonna let you off the hook so easily!
Aya
Calm down, Miss Reimu! Miss Chen is the one who started attacking us with her bullets first!
Reimu
Chen, you say? And where exactly is she?
Momiji
Huh...? When did she disappear?!
Hatate
I bet she slipped away during the battle!
Aya
Ayaya? That means...
Reimu
Do you want another fight?!
Yukari Yakumo Investigators
Sorry! We'll leave!
Street Interview
Momiji
Miss Chen got away.
Hatate
There's no point sulking over it. We just need to regroup and keep going.
Momiji
OK! Let's ask around and gather information on our way to Eientei!
Aya
Now, I better proceed with my "arrangements" while the others are gathering information...
Hatate
OK, so that's that... Aya, how are things on your end?
Aya
It's a pity, but I couldn't find any useful information.
Trace the Greater Youkai's Tracks
Momiji
What exactly is Miss Yukari planning? That whole thing about drowning Gensokyo in fear and despair is quite disturbing.
Hatate
Yeah... We've gathered some information, so let's try to figure it out together.
Aya
Let's do that. We might find a clue to help further our investigation.
Hatate
OK, let's go over what we know. Yukari and her shikigami have a plan, and they're making arrangements at Eientei.
Momiji
I'm also worried about why they chose Eientei. What on earth are they preparing for?
Hatate
And then there's the trash she took from Marisa and the tools that she took from Nitori... How is she gonna use them?
Aya
Judging by the timing, it looks like she needed those things for her preparations at Eientei.
Momiji
Dubious trash and the kappa's tools... drowning Gensokyo in fear and despair, and Eientei...
Momiji
OH! I know!
Hatate
Wh-What is it, Momiji? Did you figure something out?
Momiji
N-No...! It's nothing more than speculation, and I don't want to cast suspicion on anyone...
Aya
We're all just processing the information we have, so you don't need to worry!
Momiji
Um... OK then...
Momiji
First off, Eientei has an infirmary and all types of medicines.
Momiji
So by "preparations," they might've meant that they're taking all the trash and the kappa's equipment to Eientei.
Aya
It certainly makes sense that Miss Yukari and her shikigami would gather those things for her plan.
Hatate
But what will they do with all that at Eientei? As Momiji said, medicines and the infirmary are the only things of note there.
Momiji
That infirmary... Maybe they asked Miss Eirin to help them manufacture some shady drug?!
Hatate & Aya
Huh?!
Hatate
I doubt the tools have any medical use, so what kind of drug could they make from Marisa's junk and magical residue?
Momiji
I-I don't know. I'm not too familiar with such things...
Aya
Maybe they're making a sort of poison that creates the fear and despair they mentioned...
Aya
Once poisoned, the brain will be consumed by fear and despair. Maybe that's the kind of drug they're trying to make!
Hatate & Momiji
N-No way!
Hatate
But even if they make such a drug, wouldn't it be impossible to get everyone to consume it?
Momiji
Maybe their plan is to disseminate it instead...
Momiji
And maybe the spots marked on the map that Miss Hina spoke of indicate the locations where they'll disperse it.
Hatate
And such a grand-scale plan would explain why Chen was keeping an eye on Reimu...!
But would Miss Yukari really plan something like that?
What's her motive then? It doesn't make any sense.
Aya
This is the Youkai Sage we're talking about. Her motives might be beyond our imagination.
Hatate
And what about these costumes we're wearing? Are they also related somehow?
Momiji
Look at the colorful patterns and the bandage-like accessories... Maybe they're...?!
Aya
What have you figured out now?
Momiji
Maybe these costumes have some kind of magic that protects the wearers from poison!
Aya
N-No way...!
Hatate
It's possible...! Momiji, you might have a flare for being a journalist!
Momiji
Th-That's an exaggeration... As I mentioned earlier, it's all just speculation...!
Momiji
But if there's even the slightest possibility of this being true, then we must hurry to Eientei!
Aya
Momiji did a good job there. My article is shaping up nicely... Hehehe!
Hatate
Thanks to her, I've come up with a title! Now I just need a little more oomph in the article itself... Hehehe!
What are you two doing? Let's hurry!
Hatate & Aya
C-Coming!
Eientei Interview! Sage Conspiracy!
Hatate
We've tracked Yukari all the way to Eientei...
Momiji
It's possible that Miss Eirin might be helping them, so we should proceed cautiously.
Aya
Play along with me, everyone. We can't let them figure out why we're here!
Eirin
What? You want to interview me for a story in your newspaper...?
Aya
Yes. Medicine is an essential part of everyone's life. We must get that message out to as many people as possible!
Hatate
That's why we've come to the best pharmacist in Gensokyo!
Momiji
We've come for a surprise interview!
Eirin
That sounds kind of fishy... but all right, what do you want to ask me?
Aya
Eientei is well-reputed for its extremely effective medicines. Your skills as a pharmacist are truly exceptional, Miss Eirin.
Aya
I'm sure you must have saved many patients with your skills.
Eirin
Well, yes. My medicines can cure most illnesses and injuries pretty quickly.
Hatate
As expected! So does that mean you can make all kinds of drugs?
Eirin
I wouldn't say all kinds, but I can create various medicines depending on what ingredients and tools I have available.
Momiji
I see. They say that the only thing that separates medicine from poison is the dosage, so hypothetically speaking...
Momiji
...would it be easy for you to make poison with the right ingredients and preparation?
Eirin
Well, yes. That wouldn't be all that difficult.
Yukari Yakumo Investigators
(No way...!)
Eirin
But whether or not I'd actually do that is another story. Making poison goes against my principles as a pharmacist.
Eirin
Do you really think that someone who makes medicine to save patients' lives would also create poison to cause suffering?
Aya
I-I guess not...!
Hatate
H-Hey! Why are you acting so scared?!
Aya
Why don't you try facing Miss Eirin's intimidating gaze?!
Momiji
Urk, I guess that question was rude... Let's apologize to Miss Eirin and leave quickly.
Aya
Argh...! But what kind of journalist would I be if I ran away after coming this far?!
Momiji
M-Miss Aya?!
Aya
Miss Eirin?! Can you please show us your clinic?
Eirin
No, I can't.
Yukari Yakumo Investigators
But why?!
Eirin
Today is... um... not a good day for that. You can come some other day if you want to take a look.
Aya
Hmmm, that's very shady...! Don't tell me you're hiding something in there?!
Eirin
I have nothing to hide. I am merely helping Yukari with something.
Hatate
I knew it! Now we have to see the clinic, no matter what─
Eirin
You guys lied about the interview, didn't you...?
Hatate
Huh? Uh... no...!
Eirin
I don't know why you're doing this, but please leave now. Oh, but before that, you need to be taught a lesson.
Eirin
Udonge, Tewi! Come help me with this!
Reisen
Roger!
Tewi
Teehee! I won't let you get away!
We're sorry, Miss Eirin!
Everyone! Let's quickly get out of here!
Kaguya
Did you really think you could get away so easily?
Yukari Yakumo Investigators
We're surrounded?!
Eirin
Princess?! Why are you here?
Kaguya
I was curious about your interview, so I was watching in silence, but then I saw what happened...
Kaguya
How dare you disrespect my dear friend? I won't forgive you so easily!
Careless Barrier Management?!
Aya
*huff* *huff* That was a close call.
Hatate
Yeah, but at least now we know that Eirin and Yukari are working together.
Momiji
I'd like to investigate Eientei again, but that will probably be difficult, judging by how Miss Kaguya and the others reacted...
We're back at the shrine, so let's talk to Reimu about it.
Aya
Talk to Reimu...? That's a good idea!
Hatate
Chen was keeping an eye on her, so she might know something!
Aya
(If we get stuck here...)
Hatate
(We won't have any exceptional stories to write about...!)
Momiji
What's wrong, you two?
Aya
N-Nothing!
Hatate
Come on! Let's go see Reimu!
Momiji
W-Wait for me!
Reimu
Oh, it's you guys. Weren't you all here just a while ago?
Reimu
Have you come to get punished by me again?
Momiji
Obviously not! We just want to ask you something.
Reimu
Hmmm? What is it?
Aya
Actually, it's about Miss Yukari... She's planning something, and it's not good...
Reimu
What's new about that? She's always coming up with shady plans.
Momiji
Did you notice anything different about Miss Yukari? Anything at all? Please tell us.
Reimu
Well... I haven't even seen her these past few days.
Aya
Then do you have any idea why Miss Chen was monitoring you?
Reimu
I already told you that I don't know anything about Chen. I didn't see her. Aren't you guys just making things up?
Hatate
We didn't make it up! She really was there!
Momiji
We even heard her say things like "poor Reimu" and that they'll drown Gensokyo in fear and despair!
Reimu
That does sound fishy, but right now, there's only one thing I have to say to you.
Reimu
It looks like you guys are the ones up to no good!
Yukari Yakumo Investigators
Huh?!
Reimu
You hid in the corner of my shrine and shot bullets... It's only natural to think that way.
Reimu
Actually, you've already committed a crime.
Reimu
The biggest crime of disturbing me during my break!
Yukari Yakumo Investigators
Really? That's all you care about?!
Hatate
A-Anyway, it looks like our plan to talk to Reimu has failed! Let's get out of here!
Reimu
Don't underestimate me. You might have escaped once, but you're not getting away from me twice!
Reimu
Grrr! Tengu really are good at running away! But you better watch out! There won't be a third time!
Aya
Phew, I guess it's true that it's hard to see what's right under your nose. It was a good idea to hide in these bushes.
Momiji
It's good that we managed to escape, but we didn't get any useful information.
Aya
Well then, I guess we have no other choice but to execute plan C...!
Momiji
More plans... What is it this time?
Hatate
Isn't it obvious?!
Aya
We're going to interview Miss Yukari directly!
Momiji
Does that even count as a plan?!
Machination Rumors Are True?!
Yukari
Heeheehee... It's almost ready... Everything will go smoothly after just a bit more preparation.
Yukari
The peaceful and boring Gensokyo will come to an end, and we'll have a night of tragedy decorated with fear and despair!
Hatate
S-Such an evil smile! I guess that's to be expected of the Youkai Sage...!
Momiji
I don't think her being a sage has anything to do with it... But I'm surprised you were able to locate the elusive Miss Yukari!
Aya
Based on the information I gathered from various sources, I anticipated that she'd show up around here.
Momiji
I see. So your plan C didn't just come out of thin air.
Momiji
But why are we doing this? I told you, didn't I? I told you not to put Miss PLAYER in danger.
Hatate
You're such a worrywart, Momiji. Everything will be fine as long as she doesn't notice that we're on her tail.
Aya
She might be the great Yukari, but even she shouldn't be able to spot us at this distance.
Yukari
...
Yukari
Hm...? What's this? I sense three... no, four... I sense four familiar presences.
Yukari Yakumo Investigators
Huh?!
Yukari
Heehee. Are you playing hide and seek with me?
Yukari
Or...
Hatate
What?! No way! Did she spot us?!
Yukari
I'm sorry, but I don't have the time to play with you. Can you please show yourselves already?
Aya
Ugh! Miss Yukari was a step ahead of us...!
Aya
I guess we have no choice. Let's do as she says.
Momiji
*sigh* You just said that she wouldn't find us...
Yukari
─All right, now can you tell me why you are following me?
Aya
Wh-Why would we follow you?! We just happened to be here!
Hatate
That's right! We were playing hide and seek here!
Momiji
We weren't doing anything shady...!
Yukari
Oh, I see. I apologize for disturbing you then.
Yukari Yakumo Investigators
Phew...
Yukari
By the way, those outfits look really good on you.
Hatate
Really? You think so? Well, I also think that they're pretty stylish...
Hatate
Oh.
Yukari Yakumo Investigators
AAAAAAAAAAAH?!
Yukari
I placed an order for those costumes at Kourindou. Why are you wearing them?
Yukari Yakumo Investigators
Uh... um...
Yukari
*sigh* I can't believe someone caught wind of my plan...
Yukari
It looks like I'll have to speed things up a little. Ran! Chen! We're going to withdraw from this place!
Ran & Chen
Understood!
Aya
Argh! You're trying to escape by opening up a gap, aren't you?! But I won't let you!
Hatate
I'll stop you by force and get the truth out of you!
Momiji
Um, shouldn't we be fleeing instead?!
Aya
We outnumber them four to three! We can do this! Let's go!
Momiji
Are you even listening to me?!
Yukari
I see that you're motivated. OK, then─
Yukari
I'll play with you seriously for a while.
Yukari
There's absolutely no way you can stop me. Stop snooping around and wait patiently.
Yukari
And when the time comes, you will also get a taste of it. A taste of unfathomable fear and despair!
Aya
Argh! They got away...!
Hatate
Gah! We were so close!
Momiji
(I think this was the best outcome that we could have hoped for...!)
Conspiracy! Gensokyo Under Attack!
Momiji
I TOLD YOU! I told you it would be dangerous!
Aya
I'm sorry... I have nothing to say in my defense... I'm really sorry, Miss PLAYER.
Hatate
Looking back, it really was careless on our part... I'm sorry, PLAYER.
I'm fine! And I'm glad that everyone is fine too!
Momiji
You're such a kind person, Miss PLAYER.
Momiji
Eientei and Miss Yukari's actions are worrisome, but let's stop this investigation.
Hatate & Aya
Huh?!
Momiji
It's all my fault for coming up with those wild ideas. I caused so much trouble for everyone... I'm ashamed of myself.
Momiji
Dangerous investigations shouldn't be based on speculation and imagination. Let's go back, Miss PLAYER.
Hatate
(Th-This can't be happening! We've come so far...!)
Aya
(No... we can't stop investigating...!)
Aya
W-Wait! Didn't you see Miss Yukari when she caught us spying on her...? It clearly looked like she was plotting something!
Momiji
There you go being melodramatic again... But I admit that she was certainly being shady, or rather, awfully pretentious.
Hatate
And Miss Yukari herself clearly said that she would drown Gensokyo in fear and despair!
Aya
Also, we're the only ones who know about it! If we don't do something, then Gensokyo will eventually...
Hatate
...turn into a world that Yukari controls with fear!
Aya
The power and balance that we tengu have worked for will crumble, and the youkai of Gensokyo will descend into chaos!
Hatate
Gensokyo will collapse if that happens! We have to stop Yukari!
Momiji
Um... you guys...?
Aya
But now that Miss Yukari knows about us, I can no longer guarantee your safety.
Aya
Those who are not up for this challenge should back out... But, Hatate, I need your help!
Hatate
Aya...!
Momiji
Um, hello?
Aya
Our rivalry brings out our best journalism. Though, I'm sure there are things that we don't like about each other.
Hatate
Yeah, I dislike your ability to outwit people and the speed at which you escape trouble so much that I'm actually jealous.
Aya
I have come to respect your diligence in covering stories despite you being a third-rate recluse.
Momiji
Look at these two acting like this is the end of the world...
Aya
We're in a crisis right now, and it's about Gensokyo's survival. We must put our personal feelings aside and work together!
Aya
Let's fight together to protect Gensokyo!
Hatate
OK, as one of your very few friends, I'll work with you to save Gensokyo!
Aya
Hatate...!
Momiji
Uh... I don't know what they're on about. Let's go Miss PLAYER─
Hatate & Aya
Wait!
Momiji
Wh-What is it?!
Aya
We're going against THE Yukari Yakumo...! The two of us won't stand a chance against her by ourselves! That's why─
Hatate
Momiji, PLAYER! Please join us in this fight!
Momiji
HUH?!
Hm, I am kind of curious about Miss Yukari's plan...
Momiji, let's investigate a little more!
Momiji
Not you too, Miss PLAYER...? All right, I'll accompany you until the very end.
Hatate
Thanks, you guys!
Aya
Come on! Let's do our best and continue this investigation! All our efforts will go to saving Gensokyo from this crisis!
Miss Futatsuiwa's Report!
Aya
We first need to pinpoint Miss Yukari's location to determine what she is truly planning.
Hatate
Let's go ask around then!
Momiji
I think it'd be quicker if I used my clairvoyance ability to locate her...
I guess... but asking around is more fun!
Come on, Momiji! Let's hurry!
Mamizou
Hm? Are you looking for Yukari? Then you should have come to me sooner.
Aya
Do you know where she is?!
Mamizou
Of course. I just saw her a moment ago.
Hatate
...?
Momiji
And? Where is she?
Mamizou
The Youkai Mountain. It must be fate that we met here. I'll take you there.
Aya
That's great! We'll take you up on your kind offer.
Momiji
We've come quite a long way up the mountain. Aren't we there yet?
Mamizou
Don't worry. We'll be there soon.
Aya
You said that exact same thing a few minutes ago!
Mamizou
Did I? Look, we're close. I saw them around here!
Mamizou
Hm? That's strange. I'm sure it was this way...
Aya
Enough already! We're wasting time here! We'll lose track of them!
Mamizou
Well, I can't go any faster... Hm? Ah, yes! I remember now! Miss Yukari and the others should be beyond this cliff!
Momiji
I hope you're right this time.
Mamizou
Yes, I remember this path...
Hatate
You can stop pretending now.
Mamizou
Whoa?!
Aya
Hatate?! What are you doing?!
Mamizou
A surprise attack from behind... That's not nice.
Hatate
You're right. It was a complete surprise attack. And yet you did a magnificent job in dodging it.
Mamizou
HA HA HA! I'm pretty good, aren't I?
Hatate
Yes. You've been wandering aimlessly around while constantly being on guard. As expected of the bake-danuki boss.
Mamizou
Oh? You sure say some interesting things.
Hatate
I'll even tell you why you've been on guard─You're hiding something from us, aren't you?
Momiji
No way...! Since when...?
Hatate
Since the beginning. Yukari knows that we're on her tail.
Hatate
And yet we found someone who spotted her so easily. That's too good to be true.
Mamizou
Hm... You got me there.
Momiji
So did Miss Yukari ask you to throw us off course and slow us down?
Mamizou
Yeah, pretty much.
Mamizou
Yukari sometimes provides me with rare goods from the outside world at exceptional rates.
Mamizou
So I owed her a favor.
Aya
How dare you trick us! I'll make you spill all the information you have!
Mamizou
Oh, dear. I didn't want a fight, but... I accepted this task, so I suppose I must see it through to the end!
Mamizou
I don't think I can keep this up.
Mamizou
But at least I bought her some time.
Hatate
Oh, no! This was her plan all along!
Mamizou
You lack experience. You'll never be able to uncover Yukari's plan at this rate.
Momiji
She got us...
Aya
Grrr...! We need to change our course of action!
Momiji
I've got a bad feeling about this...
Secret Meeting Infiltration
Hatate
Mamizou pulled a fast one on us, but we still have a chance to turn the tide.
Aya
That's right! So if we can't tail Miss Yukari, we'll just have to set up an ambush! We'll call it plan─
Momiji
Even though they're closed today, I don't feel comfortable waltzing into Miss Seiga's club without permission.
Aya
Let me at least finish my sentence!
Why did we pick Miss Seiga's club again?
Aya
Heh heh heh, I'm glad you asked! That's because─
Hatate
Intuition!
Momiji
Huh...?
Aya
I just have a feeling that a club run by a hermit and a jiang shi has got to be involved in shady plans!
Hatate
Yeah, Yukari and her shikigami might stop by!
Momiji
Let's go somewhere else. I doubt anyone is going to show up here, no matter how long we wait─
Yukari Yakumo Investigators
S-Someone's here?!
Yuyuko
My, my. Don't stare at me like that. You're making me blush.
Youmu
This isn't the time to be feeling embarrassed, Lady Yuyuko. They're our targets.
Aya
We're targets? Does that mean...?
Yuyuko
Yes, that's right. We're here to stop you from poking your noses in Yukari's business.
Momiji
Why are we getting ambushed?!
Hatate
Ugh! We've been had...!
Aya
Miss Yuyuko. I know you have a close relationship with Miss Yukari, but how can you help her with her evil plans?!
Yuyuko
I'm sorry. I have nothing against you all... but I can't refuse a request from my close friend.
Youmu
Yeah, right... Didn't you demand compensation in return?
Yuyuko
Uh...!
Youmu
You asked for a special complimentary ticket to Nemunoki... Lady Yukari didn't seem very happy about it.
Yuyuko
Wh-What's wrong with asking for a little something in return?
Aya
I remember Miss Nemuno talking about how you caused problems for her when you last visited her restaurant.
Yuyuko
What?
Aya
She said you asked for discounts on everything, ordered lots of food, and even put the bill on your tab instead of paying.
Youmu
Lady Yuyuko...?
Yuyuko
I-It's a m-m-m-m-misunderstanding! I didn't do any such thing!
Aya
Heh heh heh, I have the pictures to prove it! So what are you going to do now?
Youmu
L-Lady Yuyuko?! This is...!
Yuyuko
U-U-Uuuaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! How mean! How can you expose a lady's secret like that?!
Yuyuko
I won't forgive you for this! I'm going to erase your memories and those pictures with my bullets!
Hatate
Wow... she completely snapped.
Youmu
I'd love to fight on your side, but I promised Lady Yukari that I'd help her... so here I come!
Youmu & Yuyuko
*sob*...
Momiji
The outcome might have been different if you hadn't lost yourself to anger, Miss Yuyuko.
Yuyuko
I guess you're right... I couldn't even buy any time.
Yuyuko
My embarrassing secret was exposed, and on top of that, I couldn't even keep my promise to Yukari... *sob*
Aya
Umm, Miss Yuyuko. We're going now, but I'll let you have these pictures that I took as evidence.
Yuyuko
Wow, really?! I'll go destroy them right away!
Youmu
W-Wait for me, Lady Yuyuko!
Momiji
Don't tell me you lied about the pictures to agitate Miss Yuyuko...
Aya
Of course not. Reporters always seek the truth. I've already written this article and handed it over to the yamabushi tengu.
Hatate
Wow. You truly are the perfect reporter.
Assassins! Anti-Tengu Menace!
Hatate
I knew the plan to ambush them would never work.
Aya
Miss Yukari is always one step ahead. We need to be the ones on the offensive if we want to win.
Momiji
So that's why you devised a plan that uses my clairvoyance ability? I said we should do that to begin with, though.
Hatate
Hm? Did you say something?
Momiji
No... never mind.
Momiji
Anyway, you just want me to use my clairvoyance ability, right?
Aya
Yes. Even Miss Yukari should have a hard time hiding from you if you use your ability from above.
Hatate
Come on, Momiji. You're up! You're our only hope now!
Momiji
You say that, but I don't think it'll be that easy to find her... Ah! Th-There she is!
Hatate & Aya
Already?!
Momiji
She's south of Hakurei Shrine! She seems to be on her own for now!
Hatate
We have the advantage as long as we know where she is! She stands no chance against our tengu speed!
Aya
Let's fly to her at full speed! Hold on tight, Miss PLAYER!
Whooooooooooooooah!
Aya
Miss Yukari! We finally found you!
Yukari
...?!
Hatate
You're completely surrounded!
Momiji
Come on. Now you have to tell us what you're scheming!
Yukari
I see. So Yuyuko and the others have failed their mission.
Yukari
I thought they'd be able to buy me a little more time.
Yukari
But I'm amazed that you were able to hunt me down. You must have come up with a good plan.
Everyone... or rather, Momiji did her best!
It took a while, but we got here in the end!
Yukari
Yes, but, unfortunately, that's not going to be good enough. If only you had executed your plan sooner...
Yukari
Then, you might have caught me.
Yukari Yakumo Investigators
What?!
Momiji
These bullets don't belong to Miss Ran and Miss Chen...?!
Yukari
That's right. They are busy elsewhere, so I recruited two bodyguards just a moment ago...
Yukari
Come on out, my cute little back dancers! Satono and Mai!
Satono
What are you talking about, Yukari Yakumo? We're Master's back dancers. Not yours.
Mai
Yeah, don't forget that we're only your temporary bodyguards!
Aya
Miss Okina's two servants?! But why...?
Yukari
You tengu and these girls have a history together. I couldn't have picked anyone better.
Yukari
Asking Okina for help was the worst thing ever, but that's how much I want this plan to succeed.
Satono
We also don't enjoy helping you. But it's a different story when we're up against the tengu, our mortal enemies!
Mai
Satono and I will punish you in our master's stead!
Satono
And then Master will shower us with praise!
Mai
And she'll pat our heads!
Yukari
Heehee. How commendable. All right, take care of them, you two.
Hatate
Ah! Wait!
Momiji
Anyway, let's get rid of these two first!
Mai & Satono
Argh! You lowly tengu! This isn't over!
Hatate
We were able to defeat those two nuisances, but Yukari got away.
Momiji
We're back to square one again...
Aya
Come on! We have to hurry! Let's go after her!
Accusation! Free Press Violation!
Momiji
According to my clairvoyance, she should be somewhere around here...
Aya
Maybe she's constantly on the move to confuse us.
Hatate
Gosh, the ability to create gaps isn't fair.
Momiji
There's no point whining about it. Let me try again─
Aya
Huh?! Isn't this... a gap created by Miss Yukari?!
Momiji
But why...? Don't tell me that she's sent someone else to deal with us...!
Hatate
No, I think Yukari herself might be coming to finish the job...!
Seiga
Ew. How can you mistake me─such an absolutely honest and purely innocent wicked hermit, for that shady sage?
Yoshika
Yeah! I'm super fresh too! The fresh and lively jiang shi!
Cirno
And I'm the STRONGEST fairy in Gensokyo! Even Yukari Yakumo would lose hands down against me!
Kisume
Uh... I'm...! I'm an ordinary tsurube-otoshi!
Sekibanki
I'm the kind of rokurokubi who can make her head fly... Wait...! Why are we introducing ourselves by our species?
Wakasagihime
What's wrong with just playing along? Oh, and I'm a freshwater mermaid!
Kagerou
Yeah, it's like a game! It's fun! By the way, I'm a werewolf that transforms on the night of a full moon!
Hatate
Urk?! Who are all these people coming out from the gap one after another?!
Aya
Don't tell me you're all here to...
Seiga
That's right. We're here because we were asked to hold you back.
Momiji
I knew it. So Miss Yukari sent you─
Seiga
No. The reason we're getting in your way─
Seiga
─is because we're all victims of the tengu newspapers!
Yukari Yakumo Investigators
HUH?!
Yoshika
Yeah! I saw an article about Seiga that said she misuses her abilities to steal things!
Seiga
That was mean! I just visited various places... without permission!
Momiji
Um... I think that in itself is a problem...
Cirno
And in the article with my interview, you said that I wasn't that strong or something!
Aya
Well, I meant compared to other youkai. Later in the article, it clearly says that you are "One of the strongest fairies"...
Cirno
It's not like I read newspapers! But I vaguely remember that Dai said something about it!
Momiji
At least read the whole article before getting mad.
Kisume
You took an embarrassing picture of me and wrote an article on it! I was just trying my best to surprise humans!
Hatate
Oh, are you talking about the time you were screaming, "Leave your bones!"? That was kind of funny, so I just had to.
Sekibanki
You took my picture on my way back home after shopping at Kourindou! I'm sure you wrote an article making fun of me!
Kagerou & Wakasagihime
And we're here to back up Sekibanki!
Aya
Don't worry. I did take pictures of you, but they weren't very interesting, so I got rid of them!
Sekibanki
That doesn't make it any better!
I understand you're upset, but why come all at once?
Were you always planning to do this together?
Seiga
Miss Yukari told us that you were planning to make up stories about us again.
Hatate
Yukari did?! That's not true! We aren't doing any such thing at the moment!
Aya
Yeah! Those articles are already complete and are being printed!
Momiji
*sigh* I guess we'll just have to accept our fate...
Tengu Newspaper Victims
Prepare yourselves!
Momiji
W-We somehow managed to turn the tables on them...
Momiji
What?! It's still not over?!
Aya
(Ayaya, I didn't expect new people to show up...! But this is...!)
Hatate & Aya
(...a chance to gather material for more stories!)
Hatate
Let's go, Aya!
Aya
You don't need to tell me! Come on! Let's do this!
Momiji
They seem strangely motivated. Yes, I have a bad feeling about this...
Emergency Interview! Slander!
Aya
There's no end to this. They keep coming.
Hatate
Gosh, they're so persistent!
Hatate
But Aya...! It's your fault for writing those irresponsible articles, to begin with! You better do something about this!
Aya
And what about you?! You wrote those shoddy articles that antagonized them! You're the one who should fix this!
Momiji
You both need to talk less and battle more! Argh! Look! We're already surrounded!
Aya
Ayaya... I didn't expect to see Miss Suika here, of all people!
Hatate
Argh, that Yukari...! We need to do whatever it takes now!
Momiji
Some of them seemed to have had other motives... You two sure are popular... In more ways than one.
Dark Shikigami Secrets
Aya
Phew, it looks like it's finally over...
Momiji
Maybe you two should reflect on your actions a little.
Hatate & Aya
W-We will...
Hatate
W-Wait...! Who is it now?!
Momiji
There's no one coming out...
Maybe Miss Yukari wants us to go in?
Hatate
That's obviously a trap... but I guess we don't have any other option.
Momiji
Nothing ventured, nothing gained. To get to the gap youkai, we'll have to venture into the gap.
Aya
I hope you're ready, everyone! Come on... let's go!
Chen
Look, Lady Ran! They really came!
Ran
Wow, they came despite knowing it was a trap. They might be our enemies, but their courage is commendable.
Aya
Are you the only ones here?
Hatate
Where is Yukari? Bring her here already!
Ran
We'll be your opponents. There's no need to bring Lady Yukari into this.
Chen
Yeah! Right now, Lady Yukari is busy finishing up her plan! We won't let you interfere!
Aya
You're the ones who've been interfering with us. Give it a rest already. The least you could do is agree to an interview.
Momiji
I'm sure you two are well aware of Miss Yukari's plan. We'll go easy on you if you answer honestly.
Ran
Are you suggesting that we make a deal? How foolish you tengu are.
Ran
Fine. I'll answer your questions. I am Lady Yukari's shikigami. And Chen, here, is my shikigami. There's your answer.
Hatate
Huh? You aren't making any sense.
Chen
Lady Ran follows Lady Yukari's orders, and I follow Lady Yukari and Lady Ran's orders. That's all there is to it!
Ran
If Lady Yukari wishes for her plan to be kept secret, then it shall remain secret.
Momiji
Even if it means drowning Gensokyo in fear and despair?
Ran
Yes. Lady Yukari's words take precedence over everything else.
Ran
No matter what!
Miss Ran! Why would you go to such lengths...?!
Ran
That is what it means to be a shikigami.
Ran
But then again... my loyalty to Lady Yukari is probably way beyond that...
Aya
As expected of Miss Ran, one of the most loyal beings in Gensokyo. We won't get any info out of her.
Hatate
If Yukari has almost finished her plan, then we can't waste any time chatting here.
Momiji
I guess we have to defeat them and go to Miss Yukari.
Ran
Heh, these lowly tengu sure talk big.
Chen
Grr, they're making me mad! Lady Ran and I will show you!
Ran
We'll put a stop to your constant meddling once and for all!
Miss Yakumo's Final Proposal
Chen
Noooooooo!
Ran
Argh, is this it for us...?!
Aya
W-We managed to win somehow...!
Hatate
*sob* I didn't think we'd actually have to risk our lives...!
Momiji
*sigh* It ended in a battle of bullets again...
Momiji
All right then, you two. Are you going to tell us what Miss Yukari is planning already?
Ran
Don't underestimate us, you lowly tengu! Chen and I have decided to put everything on the line to stop you...!
Momiji
Huh...?
Chen
No matter how tough it might get... we'll withstand anything if it's to protect Lady Yukari...!
Hatate
A-Are you serious? Are you up for another fight, even in that state...?!
Momiji
Um...? Uh... you guys?
Aya
I see... You're willing to put your lives on the line for the sake of your master.
Aya
All right, then we'll respond to your determination with everything we've got!
Ran
Just what I was hoping for! Come on, Chen!
Momiji
Uh... How did it come to this?!
Ran & Chen
...!
Yukari Yakumo Investigators
Huh?!
Hatate
What's this...?! The scenery around us changed?!
Momiji
This place is...?!
Yukari
Yes, you guessed right. I invited you all here.
Ran & Chen
Lady Yukari!
Yukari
Thank you for all your hard work, Ran, Chen. I was able to complete all the preparations thanks to your efforts.
Yukari
Good job! *pat* *pat*
Chen
Yaaaaaay! Lady Yukari patted me!
Ran
L-Lady Yukari! We're in public! Please stop! It's embarrassing.
Yukari
Hm? So you wouldn't mind if it was just the three of us? Come to think of it, you always come to me when no one...
Ran
...!
Hatate
Hey! What are the three of you getting excited about all on your own? We're still here, you know?!
Yukari
Oh, sorry. I was so engrossed in showing my affection for my adorable shikigami that I forgot about the main issue.
Aya
You just said that you're done with the preparations. Does that mean...?
Yukari
Yes, the game is over. Victory is ours.
No, the game isn't over yet!
We have to stop you guys!
Momiji
Miss PLAYER... why are you getting so heated up over this...?
Yukari
You really don't know when to give up. You must be mentally and physically exhausted after fighting all my assassins.
Yukari
It would be very easy for me to finish you off right now, but I don't intend to take such violent measures.
Yukari
So just stay put and do nothing until my plan is complete.
Hatate
What do you mean...?
Yukari
I'm saying that I'll let you go. I'll even give you an interview about my plan someday.
Momiji
You heard her... Now, please stop your nonsense, and let's go home, Miss Aya, Miss Hatate─
Aya
That is a very good offer. But accepting it would go against our principles.
Momiji
Huh...?
Hatate
Yeah! We put our lives at stake to come this far!
Momiji
Weren't you just crying about how you didn't think that you'd actually have to risk your life?
Yukari
Hmmm? So what's your answer going to be?
Aya
Let me answer that for all of us.
Aya
Miss Yukari, our answer to your offer is NO! We will do whatever it takes to uncover your plan!
Ran & Chen
Wh-What?!
Hatate
I mean... if we back down now─
Hatate & Aya
Our exceptional story will go down the drain!
Momiji
So that's what this is about?!
Yukari
Hm, very well then. I'll show you what you get for rejecting my mercy and foolishly trying to resist...!
Yukari
I'll teach you a lesson you'll never forget!
Momiji
Gah! Whatever! I don't care what happens anymore!
Greater Youkai Truth Unveiled!
Yukari
Enough! Stop resisting already! It's pointless!
Aya
It's not pointless!
Hatate
We'll expose your wicked plans, no matter what!
Hatate & Aya
We won't give up till the very end!
Yukari
Really? Wicked plans...? Aren't you being a tad melodramatic?
Aya
It's too late to try and deceive us! We know that you're plotting something really evil that'll make for a big scoop!
Hatate
We're definitely going to expose you! Prepare yourself!
Yukari
...
Ran & Chen
Lady Yukari, are they...?
Yukari
*sigh* Sorry to disappoint, but my plan isn't as big as you think.
Hatate
Huh?
Aya
What do you mean?
Um, then what exactly is your plan...?
Yukari
I'm organizing a test of courage event!
Hatate & Aya
A t-test of courage event?!
Yukari
Yes. Summer is the season for horror! And nothing exemplifies horror better than a test of courage.
Aya
Y-You're obviously kidding! Then how do you explain these costumes we're wearing?!
Yukari
I ordered them for the test, of course.
Chen
In the outside world, going to an abandoned hospital to test your courage is popular! That's why we chose nurse costumes!
Ran
It's not something we're familiar with in Gensokyo, so Lady Yukari thought it would give everyone a really good scare.
Yukari
Apparently, Remilia, Tojiko, and Yoshika also have hospital costumes. So we plan to ask them to help.
Momiji
Wouldn't that count as true horror instead of just a test of courage...?
Hatate
Th-Then why were you working with Eientei?! Eirin even refused to show us her clinic!
Yukari
That's because her clinic is the abandoned hospital─the spot for the test of courage.
Yukari
We obviously couldn't reveal that before unveiling the event.
Aya
But then how do you explain collecting junk from Marisa's shop and stealing the kappa's tools...?!
Yukari
We needed those to make the set and the props. Don't worry. I've returned what we didn't end up using.
Hatate
Urk...! So then why were you walking around with a map that had some markings on it?!
Ran
That was to plot the route to the abandoned hospital and set up jumpscare spots along the way.
Hatate
But there's more! You also ordered Chen to secretly monitor Reimu! Isn't that really shady?!
Chen
That's 'cause Lady Yukari wants to scare Reimu the most. I was keeping an eye on her to make sure she didn't find out!
Momiji
Hmmm, so that's why you said things like "poor Reimu" and "drown Gensokyo in fear and despair"...
Aya
Th-Then why were you so desperate to shake us off your tail...?
Yukari
Because everything would be ruined if my surprise plan got published in a newspaper.
Yukari
And also, playing tag with you all was quite fun.
Yukari
I was just playing around. It's good to have such fun once in a while.
Hatate & Aya
Playing...? No way... What a let-down.
Yukari
My, my. Don't tell me you wanted it to be something serious. Then, next time, I'll─
Hatate & Aya
N-No thank you!
Momiji
Geez... I completely wasted my day off...
Yukari
Really? That's sad. Anyway─
Yukari
Why don't we put an end to this game of tag we've been playing?
Editor's Note
Yukari
*sob* I can understand the tengu, but how could you doubt me, PLAYER...?
I-I'm sorry, Miss Yukari!
I got carried away...!
Yukari
Heehee, all right, I forgive you.
Yukari
And I suppose I'll forgive these insatiable tengu too.
Yukari Yakumo Investigators
We're sorry...
Yukari
Oh, by the way, you better pay for those costumes you took.
Yukari Yakumo Investigators
A-All right...
Ran
I guess this matter is resolved then. Now we can hold the test of courage event without any further problems.
Aya
How did a first-rate reporter like myself make such a blunder? I mistook a test of courage for a once-in-a-lifetime scoop...
Hatate
*sigh* I shouldn't have gotten all fired up. I even used the time I had to spare while investigating to write an article.
Aya
I know, right─
Momiji
Wait... What did you just say?
Hatate & Aya
Oops.
Yakumo Family
Hm...?
Hatate & Aya
NOOOO! Wh-What have I done?!
Yukari
Wait... What's going on?
Aya
It's the newspaper! My newspaper! I have to hurry and stop the publication!
Hatate
What?! Did you also send your article to the presses?!
Aya
What do you mean, "also"? Don't tell me that you did it too...?
Hatate
Huh?! Uh... well... um...
Hatate
Yeah...
Momiji
I kind of get what's going on here... but please explain.
Aya
Um... actually... we started working on drafts for our articles in the midst of our investigation.
Hatate
We even handed in our drafts to the yamabushi tengu for publication...
Yakumo Family
Huh?!
Momiji
Why would you do such a thing?
Aya
Chasing after Miss Yukari is a pretty dangerous task.
Hatate
So if we got defeated and fell unconscious before finishing the investigation, it would've all been for nothing.
Momiji
*sigh* I was wondering why you were so unnaturally enthusiastic about this. You two never change, do you?
Hatate
Hey! What do you mean by that?!
Aya
Yeah! I admit that I'm very passionate about my work, but I always do my research calmly and carefully!
Aya
Unlike that third-rate journalist over there!
Hatate
Huh?! I'm always cool and smart about how I get my stories!
Hatate
Unlike you, who is known for being shady!
Hatate & Aya
GRRRRRRRRR...!
Ran
What an unsightly scene... Chen, please don't ever act like that.
Chen
Of course not! I'll remember this as a bad example!
Momiji
*sigh* It was my day off today, but I feel like I worked even harder than usual.
I agree that it was tough, but I had fun with everyone!
It's nice to have adventures like this sometimes.
Momiji
Hehe... Well, I guess I can't argue with that.
Yukari
Sorry to interrupt... but do you think the newspapers are already at the delivery stage?
Ran
Oh, no! If we don't do something soon, their nonsensical gossip articles will be all over Gensokyo...!
Yukari
I'll lose face if that happens! Ran! Chen! Come on! We're going to go stop the publication!
Ran & Chen
Roger that!
Aya
Ayaya, they left.
Hatate
Well, misinformed articles would also ruin our reputations, so we should probably thank them.
I don't think she'll listen to your thanks...
Miss Yukari is going to be mad when she gets back...!
Aya
Y-You're right! We better go hide while we still can!
Hatate
Now it's our turn to be chased... *sob*
Momiji
Huh? What do you mean by "our" turn?
Aya
Now, now... let's not get into the details!
Hatate
We're a team! In sickness and in health! That also applies to when it's time to get punished!
Momiji
How did you come to that conclusion?!
Aya
Come on! We don't have time to spare! After risking our lives for an article, it's now time to risk our lives to escape!
Hatate
We can call ourselves the Yukari Yakumo Runaways! So now─
Yukari Yakumo Runaways
Let's get out of here!
Secret Test of Courage Begins
Yukari
Gensokyo has grown peaceful, and the sense of danger that should exist between humans and youkai is fading.
Yukari
We must rectify this grave situation, so I'm here to announce a test of courage! I give you, The Horror at Eientei!
Team Tengu
Yay...
Yukari
What's with that reaction?! This is a VERY special event, so it'd be nice to see some enthusiasm.
Momiji
I'm not sure what you expected. You forced us to be here, remember?
Yukari
Oh, my. When did I force anyone? I gave you a clear choice.
Aya
Asking us to pick between working as scare actors or getting spirited away isn't really a choice!
Yukari
Oh, so now you have a problem?
Yukari
A problem with me? The one who stopped your fabricated articles from being printed?
Hatate
Urk...! I knew that would come back to bite us.
Let's help Miss Yukari as a way to make it up to her!
Let's have fun scaring everyone!
Aya
What about Miss Ran and Miss Chen? Aren't they going to be scarers too?
Yukari
Those girls have already changed into their costumes and are waiting at their spots.
Hatate
Oh. And what do their costumes look like?
Yukari
Their outfits match the sample costumes you are wearing. I had hoped to make many more based on those samples...
Momiji
I think I see where this is going.
Yukari
But SOMEBODY stole them.
Yukari
Mister Rinnosuke did his best, but he could only make two more costumes.
Aya
That's a shame... Sorry again for taking them.
Yukari
You should be sorry. We could only scrounge together a meager five costumes, thanks to your mischief.
Team Tengu
Urk...!
Yukari
Luckily I'd already found some other helpers, and we managed to get everything in order.
Team Tengu
Phew...
Yukari
Oh, but─
Yukari
You better work hard to make up for interfering with my Nurse Costume Mass-Production Plan, or else...
Team Tengu
W-We'll do our best!
Yukari
That's more like it. All right, now, let me introduce you to the others.
Remilia
An event that drags people down to the darkest depths of fear...
Remilia
Heehee, now that's my kind of event!
Yoshika
RAAAAWWRR! I'm gonna eat ya!
Yoshika
...Huh? Is it too early for that?
Tojiko
I can't believe that I have to wear this costume again. It's embarrassing, but I suppose if it's for Lady Taishi...!
Eirin
I know I agreed to help with the test of courage, but did you really have to remodel this place so extensively?
Yukari
Of course, I did, Eirin. Don't worry. Everything shall be returned to how it was once the event is over...
Yukari
...by these tengu here.
Team Tengu
HUH?!
Eirin
Really? Well, as long as you keep your word.
Aya
*sob* Why did it have to turn out like this...?
Yukari
Ah, yes! Let me explain the rules for the test. Each challenger will enter Eientei after collecting their medical record.
Yukari
They have to get it stamped in the innermost examination room and then return here. Simple, isn't it?
Hatate
Y-Yeah... So we scarers just need to wait for the challengers to arrive, then jump out and scare them, right?
Yukari
Yes, that's right. By the way, the challengers aren't allowed to use their abilities to fly around or anything.
Momiji
That makes sense. It wouldn't be much of a test if that was allowed.
Yukari
I'll remain here and use gaps to keep an eye on them.
Yukari
And anyone who breaks the rules or gives up midway will have a punishment waiting for them when they return.
Yukari
What that punishment entails... will depend on my mood.
Aya
Yikes... doesn't that mean it can be literally anything?!
Hatate
Just thinking about it gives me the chills...
Momiji
I'm glad we're doing the scaring...
Shrine Maiden Refuses Interview
Yukari
All right! Here comes our first challenger! Good luck, Reimu!
Reimu
...
Yukari
Oh, my. Someone's in a mood.
Reimu
Of course, I am. I was about to have dinner before you suddenly dragged me out here.
Reimu
But first and foremost, I don't like the idea of YOU holding a test of courage. I've got a really bad feeling about this.
Yukari
Is that the thanks I get for all the hard work I put into this event? I'm trying to save Gensokyo from all this peace...
Reimu
Yeah, yeah. It's pretty obvious that you had nothing better to do. Go find someone else to help you cope with your boredom.
Yukari
Reimu, wait! I won't allow you to run away from this!
Reimu
I'm not running away. I just wanna go home.
Yukari
*sigh* You might be the Hakurei shrine maiden, but I suppose you're still... just a human.
Reimu
Huh?
Yukari
Yes, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have invited a chicken―sorry, a human like yourself to a test of courage.
Reimu
...
Yukari
What's wrong? Are you too afraid to go back home all by yourself? I can escort you if you'd like.
Reimu
Fine, bring it on! I'll show you that I'm not scared of any silly test of courage!
Reimu
This will be easy peasy... Yep, I'm completely fine...
Yukari
Are you sure, Reimu? Your legs are shaking. It's not too late to back down.
Reimu
Sh-Shut up! I'll pass this test in no time! Just you watch!
Reimu
Hmph... A test of courage can't scare me. I deal with youkai and phantoms on a daily basis...
Yoshika
I'm a jiang shi! BOO!
Reimu
Eep!
Yoshika
Wh-Whoa... my chainsaw is out of control!
Yoshika
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!
Reimu
S-Stay back! Take THIS!
Yoshika
Jiang shiiiii...
Reimu
*huff* *huff* What are you doing jumping out at me like that?! That's dangerous!
Tojiko
C'mere! I'm gonna get youuuuuu!
Reimu
AAAAAAH!
Tojiko
I'M GONNA TURN YOU INTO A GHOOOOOOOOST!
Reimu
Take this!
Tojiko
Gah...! I regret everything...
Reimu
*huff* *huff* Don't start screaming out of nowhere! You almost gave me a heart attack!
Reimu
*sob* Who's next...? Come on! Show yourself!
Aya
Eep...
Momiji
It's our turn now...
Hatate
Nope, no way. We can't do this! Didn't you see what happened to Yoshika and Tojiko?!
L-Let's just stay hidden...!
I hope she doesn't find us...!
Aya
I'm sure we'll be fine as long as we don't make any loud noises...
Aya
ACHOO!
Scare Reimu Squad
Uh oh.
Reimu
THERE YOU ARE!
Scare Reimu Squad
AAAAAAAAAAH!
Reimu
Here, look... I got the stamp. Can I go home now?
Yukari
Congratulations, Reimu! You lived up to your Hakurei shrine maiden name! Your rampage was splendid!
Reimu
...?! So you WERE spying on me!
Yukari
Heehee. It's good to see that you get scared just like every other person. Your screams were oh-so-adorable.
Reimu
...! Yeah, whatever. I'm glad YOU had fun!
Wind Priestess's Honest Reaction
Reimu
Well? Who's gonna be the next victim of this so-called "test of courage"?
Yukari
How rude. I'll have you know that some challengers came of their own volition.
Yukari
Just like them!
Kanako
Finally! It looks like we're next.
Sanae
Eh? What is this place...?!
Sanae
It kind of looks like Eientei... but there's something very creepy about it!
Suwako
Come on, Sanae! It's time for the festivities to begin!
Reimu
Oh, it's everyone from Moriya Shrine. Are you three going in together?
Kanako
No, Suwako and I are just here to observe. Sanae is the one who'll be participating!
Sanae
What do you mean? Ah! Don't tell me this is a test of courage...?
Reimu
That's exactly what it is. Don't worry. I'll take care of your remains, so go on in and give it your best.
Sanae
D-Don't say that! What am I even doing here...?
Kanako
I get that Gensokyo has been peaceful lately, but you've grown too lax with your training. This is for your own good.
Suwako
We thought this would be the perfect way to get you fired up!
Sanae
No way...!
Yukari
Come on. These two have given you the perfect chance! Will you make it through this test of courage?
Sanae
*sob* I didn't know Eientei could be so terrifying with just a little redecorating...
Sanae
No! I've got to be brave! This test was given to me by Lady Kanako and Lady Suwako!
Sanae
I'll pass it, no problem... Hm?
Yoshika & Tojiko
*dead*
Sanae
AAAAAAAH! What are dead bodies doing here?!
Aya
Ayayaya. We forgot to move them.
Momiji
We missed our opportunity to scare Miss Sanae...
It's OK! We still have a chance!
The test of courage isn't over yet!
Hatate
PLAYER is right! Let's get Sanae on her way back!
Sanae
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
Eirin
Wow, I didn't expect you to be so scared. I feel kind of bad now...
Eirin
Anyway, you've almost reached the halfway point.
Sanae
*sob* I'm so scared... but I'll do my best!
Momiji
Oh, look! Miss Sanae's coming this way! Get ready, you guys!
Hatate
Hey! I'm gonna scare her first!
Aya
No, I'm first! Besides, she'll probably just laugh at you anyway!
Hatate
What did you say?! What about you then, huh?! You'll end up tripping over and making a fool of yourself!
Momiji
Shh! Can you guys please keep it down...?!
Sanae
I-Is someone there...?
Scare Sanae Squad
Oops.
Sanae
*sniff* I won't let any spooks scare me! Prepare yourself!
Scare Sanae Squad
EEEEEEEEEEEP!
Sanae
*bawl* Lady Suwakoooo! Lady Kanakoooo!
Suwako
Hehe, Sanae is crying for us.
Kanako
I feel sorry for her, but at least now she'll...
Sanae
Whoa, I made it!
Kanako & Suwako
Huh?
Sanae
That was scary, but I passed the test!
Reimu
Weren't you trembling with fear just a second ago? Have you recovered already?
Sanae
Haunted houses are scary when you're inside, but the sense of accomplishment you get after clearing them can't be beat!
Kanako & Suwako
...
Yukari
Holding tests of courage in abandoned hospitals is a part of the outside world's culture. It's no wonder she enjoyed it.
Kanako
Hmm... I didn't think of that.
Suwako
We just ended up giving her a good time...
Sanae
Now you two need to praise me! I did my best!
Kanako
My, my. This isn't what we intended, but...
Suwako
Sanae is adorable, so I guess we can call it a win!
Sanae
Hehehe...
Time Stop Trick Allegations!
Reimu
Yukari... don't you think you should wrap this up already? It's been going on for quite a while.
Sanae
It was fun at first, but even Lady Kanako and Lady Suwako got bored and went home...
Yukari
Hm... I suppose this is a good time to end it. OK, we'll pick one last challenger...
Remilia
In that case, there's one person I'd like to nominate.
Yukari
Remilia, what are you doing here? Aren't you a scarer?
Remilia
I thought it was about time for this test of courage to end. I'd like Sakuya to be the last challenger. Would that be OK?
Sanae
Huh? Miss Sakuya...? She doesn't seem like the type of person who scares easily...
Remilia
Yes, and that's exactly why I'm asking. I want to see my brave Sakuya perfectly and elegantly ace this test of courage!
Reimu
Yeah, yeah... there's no need to show off.
Yukari
Hm. I don't think we need to worry about Sakuya getting complacent, but since you insist...
Yukari
All right then. Our last challenger will be Sakuya Izayoi!
Sakuya
What is the meaning of this, milady? I was in the middle of cleaning...
Remilia
You can clean the mansion any time. But tonight is the only night you'll be able to enjoy this test of courage!
Sakuya
A test of courage...?
Remilia
That's right. Now, my servant, go and clear this test with ease!
Sakuya
Very well, milady. If you wish to see me clear this task, then that is what you shall see.
Reimu
Th-That's Sakuya for you. The way she reads a room in no time is more frightening than any test of courage...
Sanae
I wonder if even someone like Miss Sakuya will scream. I'm getting kind of excited!
Sakuya
...
Aya
Oh, it looks like we have our next contender.
Hatate
We haven't managed to scare a single person yet... this is our chance to change that!
Sakuya
...
Momiji
Isn't that the head maid of the Scarlet Devil Mansion?! This isn't going to be easy...
Aya
She's always calm and composed, so I doubt any cheap scare tactics will work on her.
Sakuya
...
She doesn't seem to be quite herself today...
Huh? Don't tell me she's...?
Scare Sakuya Squad
Hm...?
Sakuya
...
Hatate
Isn't she coming at us rather fast?!
Aya
A-At this rate, we'll soon be─
Scare Sakuya Squad
─toast!
Sakuya
...
Sakuya
I'm back.
Reimu & Sanae
That was fast!
Remilia
Wow... you completed the test in a matter of seconds without even a single scream! That's excellent, Sakuya!
Sakuya
...
Yukari
*sigh* How boring.
Sanae
Well done, Miss Sakuya! High-five!
Sakuya
...?!
Sanae
Huh?! She vanished?!
Remilia
Sakuya...?
Yukari
Hm? I can't sense her anywhere. It looks like she stopped time and left.
Reimu
Huh? But why?
Sanae
Hmmm... Maybe she got scared when we called out to her...?
Remilia
Ahahaha! Not a chance! That would never happen with Sakuya!
Sanae
Then why did she vanish?
Reimu
Maybe she was already on edge from the test of courage, so us calling out to her was all it took to frighten her?
Yukari
I can't believe that Sakuya, of all people, would...
Remilia
I'm telling you, there's no way Sakuya would get scared! She probably just rushed back to finish cleaning the... Huh?!
Remilia
Look, it's Sakuya's medical record... The stamp is upside down...
Sanae
She must have been scared and stamped it in a hurry...
Remilia
Sakuya... That can't be true, can it?
Event Success & Tengu Tribulations
Aya
The test of courage event has finally come to an end.
Hatate
We got to see everyone looking all scared, so I'd say we did a pretty good job, no?
Momiji
I didn't think being a scarer would leave me with so many bruises...
Reimu
Well, I guess this kinda proves that Yukari was right about everyone taking the peace in Gensokyo for granted.
Sanae
Yes, we can't afford to get complacent!
Yukari
My, my. Why is everyone so serious? I can't believe you all bought my excuse for holding this test of courage.
Sanae
Huh? Wasn't the whole point to make sure we stay alert?
Yukari
What are you talking about? I just wanted to enjoy seeing everyone tremble in fear!
Sanae
HUH?!
Reimu
That makes sense... I kinda suspected as much.
Momiji
You really forced us to take part in such a meaningless event?
Hatate
Gosh! Now I feel silly for taking our job so seriously.
Aya
You tricked us, Miss Yukari!
Yukari
It's not like I lied about anything. You just went and assumed everything on your own.
Complaints With Yukari Squad
GRRRRR...!
That's Miss Yukari for you. Always one step ahead!
I feel like there's going to be drama...!
Aya
Hmph! How naive of you, Miss Yukari! We have a strong ally―Miss Reimu, with us this time!
Hatate
Yeah! Reimu will punish you!
Reimu
Huh? Don't drag me into this.
Momiji
I'm really sorry, Miss Reimu...
Yukari
Wow, I'm terrified. I'm so scared that I think I'm going to cry.
Yukari
That's why... I'll employ some help of my own. The help of a certain someone...
Complaints With Yukari Squad
Who...?
Yukari
I think it's time you show yourself, Great Tengu... Megumu Iizunamaru.
Megumu
*sigh* There's nothing more unsightly than seeing tengu beg a shrine maiden for help.
Aya
Huh?!
Momiji
Eh?!
Hatate
What?!
Megumu
HA HA HA! What's wrong with you all? The test of courage is over, but you're all quivering with fear.
Aya
Wh-Wh-Wh-What are you doing here...?
Megumu
I was personally invited by this sage here. Surely I'm allowed to observe such events once in a while?
Hatate
Y-Yes, of course you are!
Megumu
Oh, and I also heard all about what you've been up to―about how you caused trouble sniffing around for stories.
Wants to Run Away Squad
Eep...
Megumu
*sigh* The fact that you've given up already just proves that you lack training.
Yukari
*giggle* I'm glad I invited Megumu. Thanks to her, I was able to enjoy a few extra terrified faces.
Sanae
Ahaha... It's a big victory for you, Miss Yukari.
Reimu
Yukari's always up to something. I'm just afraid she might do something REALLY scary someday...
Megumu
You three... I hope you know what will happen if you repeat this disgraceful behavior again.
Wants to Run Away Squad
Yes, we've learned our lesson!
Yukari
Heehee. People who say that always end up making the same mistakes. And when you do, I'll happily play with you again.
Remilia
You are my perfect and elegant maid... You could never be frightened by something as silly as a test of courage.
Remilia
Say that I'm right... Sakuya...
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