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The Legendary Mokele-Mbembe!

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The Legend Is True!
With bullets soaring at us from every which direction, we flew over uncharted terrain!
Remilia
*huff* *huff* Where is it?!
We'd come to a place bathed in mystery and suffused in the scent of the unknown─
The Sanzu River!
Remilia
I-Is that...?!
The one we came in search of moved swiftly through the water, leaving great ripples in its wake!
Remilia
I-It can't be! Is it really...?!
And that was when we came face to face with it!
Remilia
A ferocious sea creature with a horn! It can't be...!
The legendary creature cast a distorted shadow upon the Sanzu River!
Remilia
I-It's... Mo... Mo...
Remilia
Mokele-mbembe!
???
So you finally said its name.
Remilia
Huh...?
Remilia
That doesn't sound like Sakuya. Who's there?
Aya
It's me, the pure and honest journalist, Aya Shameimaru. I'm here in search of content!
Remilia
Sakuya, get rid of her.
Sakuya
As you command, milady.
Aya
Ayayayaya! Stop! There's something I need to tell Miss Remilia!
Remilia
Are you sure you're not just here for information?
Aya
Well...
Remilia
Well what?
Aya
I guess it's more of a proposal.
Remilia & Sakuya
What kind of proposal?
Aya
I assure you, it's a good deal.
Aya
Are you willing to hear me out?
Sakuya
Do you still want me to get rid of her, Lady Remilia?
Remilia
No, that can wait. Maybe her proposal will help stem my boredom.
Aya
Th-Thank you!
Remilia
So what's this all about?
Aya
It's about―
Aya
―Mokele-mbembe.
Gatekeeper Answers the Call!
Meiling
I'm so happy you came, PLAYER!
Meiling
Were you running errands? You're still young, but you work so hard!
You've also been doing a good job gatekeeping!
Talking to you is fun, but... am I disturbing you?
Meiling
Ahaha, not at all!
Meiling
It's not like anyone's going to break in. We need to enjoy these peaceful days as much as we can!
Meiling
And if any shrine maidens or magicians try to break in, I'll send 'em packing with all my might!
Meiling
The weather today's so nice. It's making me sleepy... *yawn*
Sakuya
A gatekeeper shouldn't be yawning. Or do you plan on gatekeeping in your sleep?
Meiling
M-M-Miss Sakuya?!
Meiling
I-I wasn't yawning! I was just trying out a new taijutsu breathing technique...!
Sakuya
Never mind that. We've got more pressing matters at hand. Let's go inside.
Sakuya
Oh, you should've said we had a guest.
Sakuya
PLAYER, you can also come in. I'll make some tea for you.
Really?!
Thanks!
Meiling
Um, Miss Sakuya... What did you want to talk about?
Sakuya
Lady Remilia has called for you.
Meiling
Are you serious?
Sakuya
Yes. This isn't a joke.
Meiling
I can't believe someone's catching that many prehistoric fish from the Sanzu River and selling them...
Meiling
And to think they're planning on attacking the Scarlet Devil Mansion...!
Remilia
We can't take this lightly. This is a serious issue for both the Scarlet Devil Mansion and Gensokyo as a whole.
Remilia
That's why I'm sending you to investigate.
Meiling
Why me?!
Meiling
Miss Sakuya usually takes care of these things. I'm just a gatekeeper!
Sakuya
Listen carefully, Meiling.
Sakuya
Your job as gatekeeper of this mansion is much more than keeping an eye on who comes and goes.
Sakuya
Am I making myself clear?
Meiling
(Oh, I get it. As long as I'm out there investigating, the mansion will be safe from trouble!)
Meiling
Crystal! I'll make sure I uncover the truth!
Sakuya
That's what I wanted to hear. I'll take care of gatekeeping while you're gone.
Sakuya
I may not be as good as you, but I think I know how to keep unwanted guests at bay.
Meiling
Miss Sakuya...
Remilia
I'm not exaggerating when I say the fate of this mansion lies in your hands. We're counting on you.
Meiling
Leave it to me!
Meiling
Sorry, PLAYER. You came all the way here, but I can't hang out with you today.
Don't worry about it!
Um, is there something I can do to help?
Remilia
Hm, it might be a little dangerous, but do you want to go with Meiling?
Remilia
With the kind of fate you possess, I'm sure you'll be of great help.
All right! I'll go with her!
Sakuya
Thanks, PLAYER. Meiling, it's your responsibility to make sure nothing happens to her.
Meiling
Of course! I won't let anyone lay a finger on her!
Meiling
Come on, PLAYER! Let's go!
Meiling
It'd be reckless to investigate the Sanzu River right off the bat. Let's start by asking around in the village.
Meiling
Lady Remilia said something about prehistoric fish being sold. Maybe somebody there knows something.
Meiling
What are all these youkai doing here...? Stay away from PLAYER!
Meiling
I can see the village! Get ready to gather some intel!
Fossil Fad!
Meiling
Where should we begin?
Meiling
Hm, I can't think of anyone who'd know about the overfishing and selling of prehistoric fish...
Wait a minute...
Meiling! I think I found just the person!
Meiling
Really?! Where?
Meiling
Whoa!
Meiling
Who's attacking us all of a sudden?!
Meiling
What's this...?
Urumi
Oops, sorry! It slipped outta my hand!
Urumi
I didn't expect it to hit you in the face! Are you OK?
Meiling
It did hurt a little, but I guess I'm fine...
Meiling
...Urumi?!
Meiling
So you're thinking Urumi's the one we should ask about the fish, PLAYER?
Urumi
Huh, do you wanna buy some or something? Sorry, but I'm here on other business. I don't have any.
Urumi
But I do have these─
Urumi
Sea urchin menko pieces!
Meiling
I've heard of menko, but what on earth is sea urchin menko?!
Meiling
Actually, never mind!
Meiling
We need to talk to you about something. Can you spare us a minute?
Urumi
Really? Sure.
Urumi
So you're here to investigate the overfishing and selling of prehistoric fish, huh?
Meiling
What can you tell us? Have you seen any shady people around the Sanzu River? Are there fewer fish in the river?
Urumi
Hmmm...
Urumi
Now that I think about it, I feel like there are fewer prehistoric fish swimming around these days.
Urumi
But I'm not sure that's because of overfishing. To be honest, I wasn't really worried.
Meiling
So whoever we're after is making sure not to catch too many fish so Urumi won't notice.
Meiling
They've clearly thought this through. But who could it be...?
Urumi
I don't know, but I'm not gonna let this slide! I won't allow anyone to be so cruel to those lovely fish.
Urumi
You guys are investigating this, right? Is it OK if I join you?
Meiling
We'd love to have you on our side! We could really use your knowledge!
Urumi
Thanks, I'll tell you everything I know about prehistoric fish and the Sanzu River!
Meiling
We're counting on you! Come on, let's go gather some more intel before we head to the Sanzu River.
Urumi
Sounds good. There are more people to question around here anyway.
Urumi
Oops! I almost forgot about these things.
Meiling
Urumi... what exactly are they? You said they were sea urchin menko pieces, right?
Urumi
How do you not know about sea urchin menko?! The kids all love it. You just need Sanzu River sea urchin fossils to play.
Urumi
The goal is to flip your opponent's pieces by throwing your own piece at the ground next to them.
Urumi
The large ones are harder to flip over, but they're also harder to throw.
Urumi
It's much easier to throw the smaller ones, but they're also easier for your opponent to flip over.
Urumi
It seems simple, but there's actually a lot of strategy involved!
Meiling
Oh, wow. I had no idea a game like that was popular.
Urumi
I came to the village to see how the kids were doing. The 34th Sea Urchin Menko Tournament is gonna be held soon!
Meiling
There are tournaments, too? Maybe I should give it a go...
Meiling
What am I doing?! I need to focus on the investigation! Where should we try next?
Urumi
Hm, why don't we head to the places I sell fish to? They might've heard something.
Meiling
That's a good idea! Can you lead the way?
Urumi
Of course! Follow me!
Unsavory Rumors!
Miyoi
Welcome!
Miyoi
Oh, hello, Miss Urumi, Miss Meiling! Are you here for lunch?
Meiling
Unfortunately, no.
Urumi
We're looking for some information. I thought I'd try the places I frequent first.
Urumi
Can you help us?
Miyoi
Sure, I'll try my best!
Meiling
Thanks, Miyoi!
Miyoi
Hmmm, I don't think I've seen anyone making shady deals.
Urumi
Oh, OK. I just thought you might've heard something since you get a lot of customers...
Miyoi
...Actually, maybe I did hear something!
Urumi
For real?
Miyoi
I didn't catch the details, but someone was talking about buying fish...
Miyoi
At Eientei.
Urumi
Huh? Not once have I tried to sell anything at Eientei.
Meiling
Don't tell me they're the ones selling prehistoric fish...
It does sound kinda... fishy.
Why don't we go there and find out for ourselves?
Meiling
It's the only lead we've got. Let's try our luck!
???
Hold it right there. Don't you think it's a bad idea to waltz into Eientei just like that?
Urumi & Meiling
Y-You!
Sannyo
Are you really just gonna show up and ask them if they're indulging in dodgy dealings?
Urumi
Komakusa-dayuu! Are you here to organize some gambling in the village today?
Sannyo
Nope, I'm here to investigate the very place you were just talking about...
Sannyo
...Eientei.
Urumi
Sannyo, what do you know about Eientei and the prehistoric fish trade?
Sannyo
Not much. But it seems we're alike in that.
Sannyo
Maybe we should work together.
That'd definitely speed things up!
So, what exactly are you investigating?
Sannyo
I guess it's only fair to tell you guys...
Sannyo
It happened the other day when I was in my gambling den on the Youkai Mountain.
Sannyo
A group of yamawaro came in, nothing out of the ordinary. But I heard them talking about a gambling den at Eientei.
Sannyo
I knew the doctor and the princess lived there, but I'd never heard of them being involved in anything like that.
Sannyo
So, I decided to look into it, and found that they aren't really operating a gambling den.
Meiling
What are you getting at?
Sannyo
I don't know why, but they're pretending to run one.
Sannyo
The gambling den is just a front for some other business they're running. Shady, isn't it?
Yeah, but...
Maybe this is all one big misunderstanding.
Meiling
All the more reason to get over there and investigate!
Sannyo
Can you stop for a minute and listen?
Sannyo
If you just show up at their door, they'll turn you away. And even if they don't, they won't answer any of your questions.
Urumi
So what do you propose we do?
Sannyo
We gotta catch them off guard... by pretending to be customers. And, of course, we're gonna need disguises.
Urumi & Meiling
Th-That makes sense!
Meiling
So before we do anything, we need to secure some disguises!
Sannyo
Yep! And then we'll talk our way in!
Urumi
Great. Let's get started!
Deceptively Tricky Disguises!
Meiling
So, what kind of disguises do we need?
Urumi
Ones that won't stand out. We need to look like we belong there.
Sannyo
Hm, I've heard that almost everyone who goes in and out of Eientei has rabbit ears.
Sannyo
I'm just guessing, but maybe if you've got rabbit ears on, it means you're on their side.
So all we gotta do is find some rabbit ears?
Meiling
Sounds like it. And I suppose we can wear anything as long as we channel our inner rabbits.
Urumi
Now that we know what we need, let's go to Kourindou!
Meiling
Um...
Meiling
We got the costumes, but are you sure these are OK?
Urumi
I mean, we've got rabbit ears on, so it should be fine, right?
Sannyo
Is THAT what you call a disguise?!
Sannyo
The ears are fine, but what's with those clothes?!
Meiling
I figured that since we're meant to be impersonating people who conduct shady deals, I should try to look powerful.
Meiling
I even got this fur scarf to make me look like a big-shot!
Urumi
These people are trading fish, so I thought I'd fit right in with my diver costume.
Urumi
I even got some cute prehistoric fish to accompany me and my stone baby!
Sannyo
You guys stand out too much!
Meiling
Hrrrm... Like you're one to talk! Your costume isn't any better!
Sannyo
My clothes are perfect for a gambling den. I can easily pretend to be the croupier if anyone gets suspicious.
Urumi
Well, that's true, but I thought you said the gambling den was just a front.
Sannyo
Oops...
Meiling
And you don't even have rabbit ears on. You've just tied your ribbon in that shape.
Everyone
...
Everyone
That means...
Everyone
None of us look anything like rabbits!
Everyone looks adorable! It'll be fine!
I've got rabbit ears on too! Let's try our best!
Urumi
PLAYER is the only one dressed appropriately.
Meiling
Ahaha... Who knows, maybe things will go our way. Anyway, let's go to Eientei!
Sannyo
It's all or nothing. Come on, this mystery's not gonna investigate itself!
Lucky White Rabbit!
Urumi
We made it to the Bamboo Forest of the Lost...
Sannyo
But it's dangerous to walk around aimlessly. We'll get lost before we ever get close to Eientei.
Meiling
Isn't there a guide somewhere around here...?
Sannyo
As if we're gonna randomly find─
Tewi
Stop right there, you miscreants! State your names, or face the consequences!
Tewi
Gah, I hate having to be so mean.
Everyone
THERE'S OUR GUIDE!
Tewi
Wh-What's with the shouting?!
Sannyo
I can't believe we ran into Tewi! It must be our lucky day!
Urumi
Judging by the way she's speaking, she's probably in on the whole thing. She seems to be on guard duty.
Meiling
Let's get her to take us to Eientei!
Tewi
What are you guys whispering about?
Urumi
Nothing! We were just surprised to run into a fellow rabbit.
Tewi
Huh?
Meiling
Look, we're rabbits, just like you. I'm sure you can take a little break and guide us to Eientei!
Tewi
What are you talking about?
Sannyo
Have you forgotten that these ears prove we're one of you?
Tewi
I was told that only rabbits or people with rabbit ears are allowed to make deals...
W-Wow, she's actually thinking about taking us there!
Sannyo
I took a shot in the dark, but it looks like I hit the bull's-eye.
Tewi
OK, I've made up my mind.
Everyone
Great, let's go then!
Tewi
You guys are definitely up to something! I'm not gonna let you pass!
Everyone
It didn't work!
Tewi
*sob* I lost...
Sannyo
That's 'cause you refused to believe us. If you don't wanna get hurt again, you know what you gotta do.
Tewi
But you guys are acting suuuper suspicious.
Meiling
You can't be a good guard if you keep getting hung up on little details.
Tewi
Really? That doesn't sound right.
Tewi
...Fine, I'll take you to Eientei. But only 'cause it sounds like things will get interesting.
Urumi
I think she knows.
Sannyo
We'll deal with that later. For now, let's follow the white rabbit.
Red-Eyed Scrutiny!
Reisen
So, you've brought more potential buyers, huh?
Reisen
They look kind of shady.
Tewi
But they've got rabbit ears. No harm in letting them through.
Reisen
I guess they're following the rules, but...
Reisen
Tell me why you're here, and I'll let you in. I need to know anyway, 'cause every room is for a different purpose.
Reisen
And if I think you're lying, I'll kick you to the forest curb!
Sannyo
We need to play it cool and fool that rabbit somehow.
Urumi
It's not like we can fight our way in.
Meiling
Agreed. We need to think about what'll happen after we enter, too. We have to get in without creating a scene.
Sannyo
You probably get a lot of thugs pretending to be customers. These things happen no matter how careful you are.
Sannyo
This place appears to be a gambling den, but it's actually a place for secret deals. So it only makes sense to be cautious.
Sannyo
I've had to deal with a lot of unruly yamawaro and kappa at the gambling den I run, so I think I can help you out.
Reisen
Yeah, we get our share of weird visitors... It'd be nice to have a little more help with the security.
Urumi
I heard you guys are selling valuable prehistoric fish. I could tell you about some good fishing spots if you like!
Urumi
I can easily carry heavy fish with my ability, so I reckon I'd make a good smuggler!
Reisen
That does sound appealing. So, what's this fishing spot you speak of?
Urumi
Hm, I recommend...
Urumi
The Sanzu River. It's the best place to catch prehistoric fish.
Reisen
Did you say the Sanzu River?!
Reisen's falling for the bait!
Meiling
OK, we're almost there!
Meiling
Attacks are quite common when trading valuable items.
Meiling
It's better to have as many gatekeepers and bodyguards as possible. And you need an expert for a job like this.
Meiling
I'm Meiling, gatekeeper of the Scarlet Devil Mansion. No ruffian gets past me! I'll show your guards the ropes.
Reisen
I'm impressed. We could use someone to train our rabbits.
Tewi
All of them are pretty tough. I know 'cause I fought them earlier.
Tewi
I wouldn't have brought them here if they were shady weaklings.
Reisen
But what about you, PLAYER? Why are you here?
I'm, um... their boss!
And I like fish!
Reisen
O-Oh...
Reisen
Hm, after seeing the princess, I had a feeling you'd also be interested in fish.
Reisen
What's with this "boss" thing, though? You really should stop playing these weird games.
Reisen
But I guess you've brought these exceptionally talented people with you, so maybe you are kind of a boss.
Reisen
All right, I'll let you guys through.
Sannyo
I knew you'd understand.
Reisen
BUT!
Reisen
You need to win a battle against me first. We've got no use for weaklings here. If you lose, you're out.
Meiling
Fine, we'll show you what we're made of.
Reisen
OK, I'll admit defeat... even though I still don't fully trust you guys.
Reisen
Just don't go poking your rabbit ears where they don't belong.
Urumi
We won't. And we promise to help your operation!
Reisen
I'll take your word for it.
Tewi
Hehehe, I can't wait to see how this plays out.
Infiltration!
Meiling
We managed to get in somehow! They're still kind of suspicious of us, though...
Sannyo
That's not a big deal. We just gotta play our cards right going forward.
Urumi
C'mon, let's split up and gather as much intel as we can!
Sannyo
Yeah, OK. I'll try to get something out of the visitors that stop by to play at the gambling area.
Sannyo
Reisen told me that it's a bit of an odd place... Let's see how lucky I get.
Urumi
And I'm gonna go to the Sanzu River to get some fish to sell.
Urumi
It seems like these guys are the ones catching the prehistoric fish. It's time for someone to "catch" them red-handed.
Urumi
Meiling, you've been appointed as the security guard for the place where the deals are made, right?
Sannyo
It's the most significant location. Things might get dangerous, so be careful.
Meiling
I will be. And I'll do my best to find out whatever I can!
Meiling
But how do we share intel with each other?
Sannyo
We all have our assigned locations. They'll get suspicious if we go out of our way to meet up.
Urumi
Maybe you should come with me, PLAYER.
Urumi
You can come back and tell these two what we find.
Sannyo
That's a good idea. She can be like our messenger.
Meiling
No one will find that suspicious. Are you OK with that, PLAYER?
Of course! You can count on me!
Urumi
OK, let's go!
Sannyo
Wait a minute. Just in case, I want you to keep this poem in mind.
Sannyo
Go for broke―a cloud of purple smoke.
Urumi
Um, is the purple smoke supposed to be a signal or something?
Sannyo
Yeah. I won't give you details right now. You'll understand when you see it.
Meiling
OK, I won't forget about it.
Sannyo
Be careful out there.
Meiling
You too!
Urumi
Let's go, PLAYER.
Enraged Ushi-Oni!
Urumi
We made it to the Sanzu River. I gotta say, these rabbits sure know what they're doing.
Urumi
They work in small groups and only catch a couple of fish at a time. I would've never suspected them.
Urumi
But...
Mike
You there, why aren't you working? Remember, if you don't work, you don't eat!
Urumi
I didn't expect to see a cat among all these rabbits.
Mike! It's good to see you so full of energy!
Mike
I'm just glad I came here! I can catch all the rare fish I want!
Urumi
All the fish you want?! You can't do that!
Mike
Why not? Rumor has it that the Eientei guys have been eating and selling these fish recently.
Urumi
R-Really?!
Mike
You didn't know? I thought you, of all people, would've heard about it by now.
Fishing Rabbit
Has everyone reached their fish quota? We gotta leave as soon as we're done!
Mike
Hurry up! Time is money!
Urumi
...
Mike
I'm gonna out-fish those rabbits and head home!
Urumi
Hold it right there!
Urumi
Be it for food or profit, prehistoric fish are precious! You can't just take as much as you like.
Urumi
I know you've worked hard to catch them, but you're gonna have to put them back in the water!
Mike
Um, I haven't even started fishing yet─
Urumi
Then I'll make sure you never do!
Mike
B-But why?!
Mike
*sob* I knew it was too good to be true.
Urumi
I think that's enough for now. I doubt they'll try to fish anytime soon.
Urumi
Now to release these prehistoric fish...
Urumi
OK, great. They happily swam back to freedom.
Urumi
...
Urumi
Sorry, PLAYER.
Urumi
I know the plan was to pretend to fish along with them and gather intel, but I just couldn't condone what they were doing.
Urumi
The prehistoric fish here are extremely rare. They shouldn't be treated so poorly.
You don't need to apologize for saving the fish!
We learned a bit about their deals, so it's all good!
Urumi
Ahaha, you sure know how to cheer an ushi-oni up.
Urumi
Mike, I wanna apologize to you before we go.
Urumi
This isn't a prehistoric fish, but...
Urumi
Here's a sea urchin menko piece for you!
Mike
...Wh-What am I supposed to do with this?!
High Stakes!
Reisen
Did you say the rabbits ran into some trouble at the Sanzu River?
Urumi
Yeah, I came back to inform you.
Reisen
*sigh* That doesn't sound good. What exactly happened?
Urumi
They're being chased by Eika and the other kids 'cause they accidentally knocked over their stone stacks.
Reisen
Not again! I've told them to be careful not to do that a million times already.
(I can't believe that's happened before!)
Reisen
I need to scold them properly later.
Urumi
Hahaha... Try not to be too hard on them.
Urumi
I'll continue investigating inside the mansion. PLAYER, go tell the others what we learned.
OK, got it!
Who should I go to first?
Urumi
Sannyo should be closest. Go see her first.
Gambling Den Visitor
Gah, I lost again...
Sannyo
I gotta say, you're quite the lucky one. Even I'm excited to play now.
Sannyo
There's something I wanna tell you...
Gambling Den Visitor
H-How do you know that?!
Sannyo
If you wanna know more, you'll have to bet on it!
Gambling Den Visitor
OK, I'm in! I'm gonna make sure I win this time!
Sannyo
That's the spirit!
Sannyo
Game on!
Sannyo
Oh, hello, PLAYER! How did things go at the river?
Sannyo
It's OK. No one's around. The rabbits and the guests won't be here for a while. I kinda know how things work here now.
Th-That's great!
OK, I'll tell you what happened at the Sanzu River!
Sannyo
Whoa, you guys found out quite a lot.
Sannyo
Things here are going OK, too. I've been hearing all sorts of stories in between games.
Sannyo
There are these two visitors who always come here together... and what they told me matches up with your intel.
Sannyo
Apparently, one comes here to eat prehistoric fish, the other to buy things made with them.
Sannyo
I still haven't figured out exactly what's going on here, but I'm starting to piece it together.
Sannyo
Oh, and it seems like those two visitors always come and gamble first.
Sannyo
They should be here soon.
Sannyo
By the way, I figured out why Reisen said this place was odd.
Sannyo
It's 'cause you can win these here.
Sannyo
I didn't know people were so crazy about sea urchin menko...
Disastrous Sisters!
Sannyo
The two visitors we've been waiting for are finally here.
Joon
Oh, look, it's Komakusa-dayuu. This is gonna be fun!
Shion
Today's the day we get a rare sea urchin menko piece!
Joon
Yeah, let's win some prizes before dinner!
Sannyo
Don't tell me you guys are also after menko pieces...
Sannyo
Actually, never mind. So, are you here for the fish?
Shion
Of course! We heard we can eat as many as we want!
Sannyo
I see you sisters are living it up with delicious food! That's nice.
Joon
It sure is. Plus, we get to hear a bunch of things that give us ideas about how to make money.
Joon
Wait, I wasn't supposed to tell you that! Forget I said anything.
Sannyo
That's too bad. I'd have loved to hear more about it.
Sannyo
Why don't we have a battle? If you lose, you have to spill the beans.
Joon
Hm, sounds interesting. But what do we get if we win?
Sannyo
I'll talk to Urumi and treat you to the finest fish.
Yorigami Sisters
Wh-Whoa...!
Sannyo
And if that's not enough...
Sannyo
I'll throw in an extra large sea urchin menko piece!
Yorigami Sisters
Deal!
Joon
We can't lose this battle, Shion! We gotta give it our best!
Shion
Yeah, we gotta make sure we get the yummy fish AND that menko piece!
Sannyo
That's the spirit! Now let's get to it!
Sannyo
What's wrong? Are you giving up?
Joon
Yeah, I don't wanna make any more reckless bets.
Sannyo
Knowing when to call it quits is a rare skill to have. I suppose you aren't gods for nothing, huh?
Joon
You beat us fair and square, so we'll tell you what you wanna know.
Joon
As you know, people secretly gather here to eat fish.
Shion
Dishes made with rare prehistoric fish, to be specific.
(I-I can't picture what those dishes might look like!)
Joon
But I'm interested in something more profitable. That's what I was talking about earlier.
Sannyo
Are you talking about buying and selling products made using prehistoric fish?
Joon
So you've heard, huh? Apparently, they're developing a new medicine using the fishes' livers.
Sannyo
Now THAT I didn't know. Thanks for sharing.
Joon
I'm so tired after the battle. Let's go home, Shion.
Joon
...What are you doing, Shion?!
Shion
I wanted to know if sea urchin menko pieces were edible. Apparently, they're not...
Sannyo
That's 'cause they're made out of fossils.
Sannyo
If you're hungry, I've got some snacks. Here, have some.
Shion
Really?! Th-Thank you!
Joon
Stop eating all of them! I want some, too!
Sannyo
Hahaha... It turns out the Most-Despicable and Disastrous Twins are actually quite adorable.
Gallant Gatekeeper!
Sannyo
The Disastrous Twins left, but at least they gave us some good intel.
I'll go tell Meiling what we learned!
I need to tell her about Miss Urumi, too!
Sannyo
Oh, right.
Sannyo
I think she's stationed outside the main trading area.
Sannyo
I bet she's got more valuable information than us. She probably knows the names of everyone involved by now.
Sannyo
But given the location, the security will probably be tight. I'm a little worried about letting you go there alone.
Sannyo
I wouldn't mind if you had more battle experience...
Sannyo
I have an idea! Here, take this.
Sannyo
Don't worry, it's nothing dangerous. It's the thing I told you about before we split up.
Sannyo
Wait a minute. Just in case, I want you to keep this poem in mind.
Sannyo
Go for broke―a cloud of purple smoke.
Urumi
Um, is the purple smoke supposed to be a signal or something?
Sannyo
Yeah. I won't give you details right now. You'll understand when you see it.
Don't tell me this thing releases purple smoke...
Sannyo
I see you remember! But that's not all it does. It's also like a little amulet. It'll protect you.
Sannyo
When you're in trouble, and you can't escape, just throw this at whoever's after you with all your strength!
Thanks, I'll give it my best throw!
Sannyo
Haha. Be careful out there.
There's Meiling! Wow, she looks so cool!
But I don't think this is the right time to approach her.
Byakuren
Hello, we're here for today's meeting.
Byakuren
We've got the bunny ears right here.
(I didn't know it was OK to just carry them!)
Meiling
They're awaiting your arrival. Go on in.
Yuyuko
What kind of dishes will we get to try today?
Meiling
I'm sorry. I'm a mere gatekeeper. I don't know the details.
Tenshi
It's OK, you can relax. We're just here for some delicious food!
Tenshi
What about the weird medicine, though? Is it ready? Not that we need it. I'm simply curious.
Byakuren
We're only making her feel awkward by asking questions. Come on, let's go inside.
Tenshi
All right!
Meiling
I hope you enjoy your time here.
Rumia
Is this where the yummy food is at?
Yoshika
Seiga sent me here. Gimme the weird medicine!
Meiling
Sorry, I can't let you through. Your names aren't on the visitors' list.
Yoshika & Rumia
Aw, c'mon!
Mayumi
Your shift's over. We'll take over now.
Meiling
Thanks.
Meiling
Sorry to keep you waiting, boss!
Meiling
It's a bit cramped here. Why don't we step out for a bit?
(I-I forgot I was pretending to be their boss!)
OK, sure.
Meiling
Let's go.
No Retreat!
Meiling
I think we're in the clear now...
Meiling
How are the others doing? Did you learn anything new?
Yeah, Miss Urumi and I learned loads at the river...
And when I was with Miss Sannyo...
Meiling
Hm, that lines up with everything I heard while guarding the place where the deals are made.
Meiling
So, we know that Eientei is going to the river to procure prehistoric fish, but they aren't quite overfishing.
Meiling
They're using the fish they do catch to create dishes and develop a new medicine...
Meiling
I don't know why the Scarlet Devil Mansion is being suspected, but I need to prove we're innocent.
Meiling
We also need to make sure we get all the prehistoric fish back to the Sanzu River for Urumi's sake.
Meiling
Why, if it isn't Youmu and Yorihime. Are you two also on your break?
Meiling
Why are you pointing your swords at us?
Youmu
You and your friends have been acting odd right from the get-go. I knew you were up to no good.
Yorihime
Don't make the mistake of thinking you can escape. How dare you try to get in the way of Lady Yagokoro!
Meiling
It looks like we're busted. Come on, PLAYER. We better get out of here!
Futo
As if it's going to be that easy!
Meiling
What are you doing here?! Aren't you supposed to be on guard duty?!
Futo
Thou must think us fools to fall for thy deception!
Ichirin
No evil deed goes unpunished. Buddha may forgive you, but Unzan and I never will!
Mayumi
I was planning to give Lady Keiki some prehistoric fish since she wants to try sculpting one. I can't let you take them all!
Ichirin
Surrender quietly, and maybe I'll make this less painful for you!
Meiling
We're surrounded...
Meiling
PLAYER, you need to get to Urumi and Sannyo. I'll keep them busy in the meantime.
I have a better idea!
One that'll get us both out of here!
Meiling
Sounds like you've got a trick up your sleeve... All right, I'll distract them for a moment!
Meiling
Also─
Remilia
Hm, it might be a little dangerous, but do you want to go with Meiling?
Remilia
With the kind of fate you possess, I'm sure you'll be of great help.
Sakuya
Meiling, it's your responsibility to make sure nothing happens to her.
Meiling
Of course! I won't let anyone lay a finger on her!
Sakuya
That's what I wanted to hear. I'll take care of gatekeeping while you're gone.
Sakuya
I may not be as good as you, but I think I know how to keep unwanted guests at bay.
Meiling
Miss Sakuya...
Meiling
I made a promise to Lady Remilia and Miss Sakuya. I can't let them down.
Meiling
I'm Meiling! The gatekeeper of the Scarlet Devil Mansion! I'm going to protect you with everything I've got!
Meiling
Is that all you've got? It's five against one, and you're still having trouble?
Ichirin
Y-You're tougher than I thought! Why don't you just give up and surrender?!
Mayumi
You can struggle all you want, but you can't get away from my Haniwa Army Corps!
Futo
Thou hast shown much valor, but I can't face Lady Taishi if I allow thee to go. So get ready 'cause thou art going down!
Meiling, DUCK!
Take this!
Everyone
Huh?!
Youmu
What's going on?! *cough* *cough* Did they release a smokescreen?!
Yorihime
It's more than that! Everyone, try not to breathe it in!
Ichirin
The smoke... stings my eyes! Futo, do something!
Futo
Wh-What can I do?! I can't see anything!
Meiling
Good job, PLAYER! This is our chance to get out of here!
Mayumi
No! Stop! *cough* *cough*
Through the Smoke!
Chef Rabbit
Where's all this smoke coming from?! Is there a fire?!
Delivery Rabbit
I-I don't know! Open all the windows!
Meiling
I've never seen purple smoke before! Wait... is this the thing Sannyo was talking about?
Yeah! She told me to throw that thing if I got in trouble!
Meiling
I-I see.
Meiling
That means this is a signal...!
???
Exactly. Good job, PLAYER.
Urumi
Are you two OK?!
Meiling
Sannyo, Urumi! How did you find us with all this smoke around?!
Sannyo
I just followed it to the source, and that led me to PLAYER.
Sannyo
I told you it'd protect you, didn't I?
Urumi
But now the mansion's full of smoke. I would've gotten lost if I hadn't run into you.
Sannyo
Hahaha, then I would've come looking for you.
Urumi
But if there's smoke, does that mean we're in trouble?
Meiling
Yeah, they figured out why we're here. If we're going to do something about this whole thing, now's our only chance.
Sannyo
You're right. I'm guessing all the intel we've gathered makes sense now, huh?
Yeah, we have all the evidence we need!
Urumi
Then let's get 'em!
Meiling
The ones in charge are in a room behind the place I was guarding. Let's go teach 'em a lesson!
Everyone
It's time to ATTACK!
Rabbit Resistance!
Reisen
I knew you four were the ones causing trouble!
Meiling
So we meet again. Sorry, but you're going to have to let us through─
Tewi
Hey, Reisen, why aren't you doing it properly?
Reisen
Huh?! This isn't the time for that!
Tewi
I did it before. Now it's your turn. Unless you want me to tell Master about you not doing it at the gate?
Reisen
*mumble*
Everyone
Huh?
Reisen
Wh-What do you take me for, you lousy trespassers?! You're no rabbits! You're going down!
Everyone
Wh-Why's she being so overdramatic?!
Meiling
I-I don't know what's going on, but this is our chance to get inside!
Reisen
*sob* I lost... As if I hadn't embarrassed myself enough already.
Tewi
See? That's why I let Meiling and the others through. Let's just hope they can put an end to this.
Reisen
You let them through...?
Reisen
But for once, I agree with you.
Explosive Entry!
Everyone
Hands up! Nobody move! I said NOBODY MOVE!
Sannyo
I didn't know being overdramatic was mandatory here.
I guess everyone is getting a bit carried away...
But it's kinda fun!
Meiling
That's what's important!
Yuyuko
What's the matter?
Tenshi
Keep it down! Whatever happened to knocking?
Byakuren
Yes, please don't create a racket in the dining area.
Urumi
Oops, sorry... No, I take that back!
Urumi
Your meal-time fun is over!
Meiling
We're taking the fish with us! You've had enough!
Everyone
Wh-What did you say?!
Toyohime
Aren't they the thugs Yorihime was after?
Medicine
There are thugs in here?! I didn't know this place was so dangerous!
Sannyo
Oh look, more people to punish.
Medicine
Wh-What have I done?!
Medicine
I just came to deliver lily of the valley flowers to Eirin like I always do. Leave me out of this!
Meiling
Save the excuses! You're here where the secret meetings take place.
Meiling
That's reason enough to punish you!
Medicine
Stop acting like the goddess of Hell!
Yuyuko
I'm not entirely sure what's going on here, but how about we have a battle of bullets as an appetizer?
Tenshi
Oh, that's actually a good idea!
Byakuren
I'm not sure I'd describe it as good, but it's certainly an idea...
Everyone
Quit bickering and surrender already!
Medicine
*sob* What did I do to deserve this?
Meiling
...The door to the back room won't open. I guess we'll have to kick it down.
Medicine
Eirin will be mad if you do that! And can you guys stop ignoring me already?!
Urumi
Let me handle this!
Urumi
*throw*
Medicine
EEEEEK!
Meiling
Whoa, I didn't know menko pieces could explode!
Urumi
They can't. These aren't regular pieces. I asked the kappa to make grenades in the same shape!
Sannyo
Wow, the kappa sure are amazing!
Sannyo
Get ready, guys! We're this close to putting an end to all this!
Medicine
What's up with those guys...?
Playful Princess!
Kaguya
Did you see that, Eirin?! I blocked the door but they blasted right through it!
Eirin
Yes, and it was quite a big explosion.
Kaguya
That means it's our turn to act mean! ...You scoundrels! How dare you break in?!
Kaguya
You have to do it too, Eirin!
Eirin
Y-You scoundrels! Where do you think you are?!
Urumi
They seem to be having fun. And now all their rabbit reinforcements are here...
Meiling
Come on, Miss Urumi, Miss Sannyo! Let's show them who's boss!
Sannyo
Since when did you start calling me Miss? C'mon, we gotta put an end to this.
Kaguya
Eirin, I'm having so much fun!
Eirin
I-I'm glad to hear that. We're still not done, right?
Kaguya
Not yet! Hehehe, catch me if you can!
Everyone
Hey, wait!
Showdown!
Meiling
You've got nowhere to run! Now, hand over your stock of prehistoric fish!
Urumi
You've committed a heinous crime by cooking them! This ushi-oni will make sure you pay for your actions!
Sannyo
Are you guys trying to fit in by being overdramatic?!
Kaguya
With all due respect, I don't remember doing any of those things.
Meiling
Are you seriously claiming innocence?!
Eirin
...Can we do the thing now?
Urumi
Isn't it a bit early?
Eirin
I guess you're right. It should wait until after the battle, huh?
Meiling
Hey, Sannyo, what are they on about?
Sannyo
Beats me. But it looks like Urumi gets it.
Eirin
Let's just battle it out and end this never-ending game!
Kaguya
Throw these scoundrels in the slammer!
Kaguya
Grrrr, how dare you!
Meiling
Sannyo, Urumi, I think that's enough. We just want the prehistoric fish.
Sannyo
Yeah, OK. Let's not go overboard with the punishment.
Eirin & Urumi
Ah!
Eirin & Urumi
(That's the cue!)
Urumi
Silence!
Urumi
Don't you see these sea urchin menko pieces?!
Kaguya & Eirin
Wh-Whoa!
Meiling
Huh...?
Urumi
You stand before the great gatekeeper of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, Hong Meiling!
Urumi
*looks pointedly at Sannyo*
Sannyo
You should be bowing before her!
Kaguya & Eirin
Sorry!
Meiling
...
Meiling
What's going on here...?
Meiling
So to sum it up...
Eirin
It all started with Kaguya.
Kaguya
*sigh* I'm so bored...
Kaguya
Isn't there something exciting to do? I'm sick of every day being the same.
Eirin
Hm, did you hear our rabbit head chef got some prehistoric fish? Why don't you try one?
Kaguya
Wow, this is delicious! I want more!
Eirin
I've been making medicine with fish liver, but I could try using prehistoric fish, too. I'll see what I can do.
Urumi
Fishing for food or medicine makes sense, but why did you have to do it on such a large scale?
Kaguya
Prehistoric fish are pretty rare, so we felt bad using them like that.
Kaguya
That's why we decided to become "bad guys." We were waiting for someone to come and stop... and entertain us!
Kaguya
We even tried to make the mansion look shady.
Kaguya
I remembered seeing a dodgy place when I went to the village with Mokou. I used it as a reference!
Sannyo
OK, now it makes sense why you had a gambling den here.
Eirin
People usually trade prohibited items at shady places, and that attracts investigators. That's what we wanted.
Meiling
Hahaha... That sure is one complicated way of having fun.
Kaguya
Hehe, you'll understand why we're willing to go through this much trouble once you've lived for over a thousand years.
Meiling
Th-That's a tough one.
Kaguya
Anyway, we need to thank you for keeping us entertained.
Kaguya
No more secret dinner parties or medicine making. And we'll return all the fish the rabbits caught.
Urumi
Really?! Thank you! Now we can finally return them to the river.
Sannyo
But prehistoric fish are pretty heavy. How do you plan on getting them there alive?
Urumi
That's not an issue. I'll just change the weight of the water tank and it'll be easy to carry!
Meiling
Can we stop by the Scarlet Devil Mansion before we release the fish into the river?
Meiling
I want to report back to Lady Remilia and Miss Sakuya with evidence in-hand.
Urumi
Sure, we can do that!
Meiling
Thanks, Urumi!
Everything's sorted!
Everyone
Yep!
The Legend Is Probably True!
Remilia
So it was all just a means of entertainment for the person of Hourai. Knowing her, it makes sense.
Remilia
But I still can't believe all that really happened...
Meiling
Huh, did you say something?
Remilia
N-No, never mind!
Remilia
I must say you and PLAYER did a great job.
Remilia
I'd like to thank the two of you as well, Urumi and Sannyo.
Urumi
We just happened to want the same thing.
Sakuya
It's not much, but we've got tea and snacks for you. Please have as much as you like.
Sannyo
That's more than enough. Thanks.
Urumi
But I gotta say, that wasn't easy! I'm glad it's over!
Meiling
It's all thanks to us working together!
Sannyo
By the way, is your mistress into fish?
Meiling
Hm, not really. Why do you ask?
Sannyo
Just look at her. Her eyes are glued to the water tank.
Remilia
No, this isn't the one.
Sakuya
What about this one, milady?
Remilia
This is it! It's pretty close, but something's missing─
Sakuya
Understood.
Remilia
Huh?
Sakuya
I'll prepare it right away so I can cook you something delicious once we receive our half of the bargain.
The day Remilia Scarlet struck a deal with Aya Shameimaru─
Remilia
So what's this proposal you're talking about?
Aya
It's about Mokele-mbembe.
Remilia
What's that? It sounds familiar...
Remilia
Oh, are you talking about the Mokele game we played together? Are you still looking for it?
Aya
I love mysterious creatures. Besides, I've already decided I want Mokele-mbembe on the next front page!
Remilia
Truly fascinating. Good luck with your search. Bye.
Aya
I knew you'd say something like that. That's why I've come to make a deal with you.
Aya
If you help me get a snap of Mokele-mbembe...
Aya
I'll give you a free subscription to the Bunbunmaru Newspaper for a whole year!
Aya
Plus, a year's supply of miso and soy sauce!
Remilia
You deliver it for free anyway. We haven't subscribed to anything─
Sakuya
Let's cooperate with her on this, milady. Miso and soy sauce are important ingredients when cooking fish.
Remilia
Really, Sakuya? You're such an easy target for these sales people.
Remilia
All right, fine. I'll make up a reason and send Meiling to investigate.
Remilia
Hm, I think I'll send her to...
Remilia
The Sanzu River. That's where I saw fish swimming in my dream.
Remilia
S-Sakuya, stop! I don't want to eat that fish!
Meiling
What's wrong, milady?!
Meiling
Oh, no! Miss Sakuya's about to kill that prehistoric fish!
Sakuya
This fish is pretty tough. I tried filleting it, but my knife got stuck.
Um... Please tell me it's still alive...
Urumi
Yeah... It's perfectly fine. It's saying it's happy to be free.
Sannyo
Th-That's good. I don't know why she tried to fillet one, though...
Meiling
Wow! It's happily flopping around with a knife stuck in its head! I think it's safe to say it's more than fine!
Sakuya
All that flopping snapped my knife.
Sannyo
Hahaha! It looks like it has a horn.
Remilia
A fish with a horn...?
That was the moment Remilia Scarlet realized something about the fish with the knife stuck in its head...
It was the legendary creature she had seen in her dream. The one that gracefully swam through the Sanzu River.
Remilia
This is it! This is Mokele-mbembe!
Everyone
...Huh?
─Remilia Scarlet stood still in front of the Sanzu River at night.
She watched in awe as the prehistoric fish she called Mokele-mbembe swam peacefully in the river.
Aya
You said I'd get to see Mokele-mbembe. So where is it?
Remilia
Over there...
Aya
Whoa! A fish with a horn! It really is Mokele-mbembe!
Aya
Thanks for your help! Here's your miso and soy sauce as promised!
Remilia
Thank you...
Soon, an article called "Mokele-mbembe Spotted in the Sanzu River!" was published along with a blurry photo of a fish.
To this day, that very fish spends its days swimming happily in the Sanzu River.
If you're lucky, maybe you'll be the next one to spot it.
Mokele-Mbembe?
Rawr.
Invoice Delivery!
Sakuya
*sigh* I didn't think I'd have to dress up like this, too...
Meiling
Don't be so disheartened, Miss Sakuya. That outfit looks really good on you!
Sakuya
That's not the problem here.
Sakuya
The problem is...
Sakuya
Everything that happened at Eientei...
Sakuya
And what we're going to have to do about it!
Meiling
H-Hahaha... Everyone was just having fun back then. I didn't think it was such a big deal.
Sakuya
You do realize that half a room was blown up with a grenade, right? And the rest of the mansion is covered in bullet marks.
Sakuya
Didn't it occur to you that we'd have to pay for the repairs?
Meiling
I-I'm sorry!
Meiling
But that's exactly why I gathered everyone here.
Urumi
I was wondering why you asked us to come to the Scarlet Devil Mansion in these outfits. We messed up bad, huh?
Sannyo
So what do you want from us? Don't tell me you expect us to do manual labor dressed like this.
Sakuya
Let me explain...
Sakuya
The people of Eientei paid us a visit the day after the debacle at their mansion...
Sakuya
With an invoice for all the damages.
Sakuya
We can easily afford it...
Sakuya
But Eientei was secretly catching prehistoric fish, and that's unacceptable.
Sakuya
Obviously, Lady Remilia wasn't OK with paying them. The negotiations went on for quite a while, until finally...
Sakuya
It was decided that Eientei would cover the repair costs so long as we help with the mansion's renovation party.
Urumi
So, all we need to do is help them organize a party?
Sakuya
Exactly.
Sannyo
And where's the young mistress? Isn't she going to come with us?
Sakuya
I can't let Lady Flandre do such menial work. I'll be going in her place.
Urumi
It's not easy being a servant, huh?
Urumi
What about PLAYER? Is she going to help, too? I see she's got her bunny ears on.
Meiling
She had nothing to do with all the craziness that went down that night, so she's off the hook.
But I was there! I wanna help, too!
And I wanna know what kind of party it's gonna be!
Sakuya
I guess since you're already here, you can come along and enjoy the party.
Sannyo
By the way, where's your mistress? I haven't seen her around.
Meiling
She's at the Sanzu River...
Meiling
...checking up on the fish with a knife stuck in its head.
Remilia
Mokele-mbembe...
Mokele-Mbembe?
Rawrrrr.
Renovation Party!
It's so crowded here! Everyone looks so busy...
Sakuya
Sorry to keep you waiting, PLAYER. Things have calmed down a bit, so I can show you around now.
Oh, hey, Miss Sakuya!
I'd love that! But are you sure you've got time?
Sakuya
Yes, I'm in charge of showing people around, anyway.
Sakuya
I'll be able to do my job as we go, and I won't have to worry about leaving you alone in this crowd.
I-I do feel a bit anxious here...
Thanks, Miss Sakuya!
Sakuya
Hehe, don't mention it. My work will be more fun with you around.
Sakuya
OK, let's get going.
Sannyo
Who's next? We've got lots of rewards to give away for today's renovation party!
Sannyo
The rules are simple. Guess the number on the dice and win Eientei's special mochi―freshly made by the rabbits!
Sannyo
Oh, and these weird things that everyone's into for some reason!
Tewi
Why are people more excited about the sea urchin menko pieces?
Reisen
Keep working, Tewi! There are people waiting for our mochi, too!
Tewi
But why me?!
Tewi
Why do I gotta pound mochi?!
Reisen
Because you were a terrible lookout!
Reisen
All you did was play around!
Yuyuko
Mmmmm! Freshly made mochi is so soft and stretchy! Don't you just love it, Youmu?!
Youmu
Yes, Lady Yuyuko! It's delicious!
Shion
*sob* We got the number wrong ten times in a row, Joon.
Joon
I know, but we can't give up!
Sannyo
No wonder you're known as the Disastrous Sisters. Luck really isn't on your side.
Sannyo
Here, you can have some mochi as a consolation prize. Eat 'em while they're still warm. I'll even throw in a menko piece!
Shion
F-For real?! Joon, I think we should accept her generosity!
Joon
N-No way! The mochi will taste ten times better if we earn them ourselves!
Joon
And I want more than just one sea urchin menko piece!
Sannyo
Hahaha... Don't get too stressed out about this. There are other activities to enjoy here.
Sakuya
Sannyo's already having a tough time. Let's not bother her...
Sakuya
Wait, what's going on over there?
Yuyuko
Oh, my. Look at all that freshly made mochi just sitting there! I should eat them before they get cold.
Joon
Hey! Those are for us!
Yuyuko
*nom*
Yorigami Sisters
NOOOOOOOOOO!
Yuyuko
What's the problem?
Yorigami Sisters
GIVE OUR MOCHI BACK!
Yuyuko
Oh, I didn't know they were yours. I didn't see any names written on them.
Yorigami Sisters
WHO WRITES ON MOCHI?!
Yuyuko
You want to fight? Hehe, I don't mind a post-snack battle!
Sannyo
Stop it, you three! We've got other customers here! You can't start a battle...
Sannyo
They aren't even listening! Gah, I guess I'll have to do this the hard way!
Sakuya
I just hope they don't go and destroy the mansion again...
Youmu
I apologize on Lady Yuyuko's behalf.
Everyone
I-I'm sorry...
Sannyo
Gosh, you guys are such a handful. Here, they made more mochi while we were fighting.
Sannyo
Better eat up while they're still soft. Don't let all the rabbits' hard work go to waste.
Reisen & Tewi
I'm soooooooo tired.
Joon
I-I guess when you put it that way...!
Sannyo
Go on, eat as much as you like!
Joon
O-OK... Thank you.
Shion
*nom* *nom* I've never had *chomp* such delicious mochi *nom* in my whole life... I think I might cry!
Youmu
Lady Yuyuko...?
Yuyuko
Thank you for the battle earlier.
Yuyuko
I'd like to show my gratitude by giving you this.
Yorigami Sisters
R-Really?!
Yuyuko
Yes, I don't need it. I'm here only for the food.
Sannyo
You did all that simply to help me with the Disastrous Sisters, didn't you? Thanks, ghost lady!
Yuyuko
Hehe, it's OK. Parties are all about having fun together. Besides, what good is a quiet party?
Sannyo
Haha! You're an interesting one. I think we'd get along well.
Sakuya
I was worried there for a bit, but it looks like everything worked out for Sannyo.
Sakuya
Let's go see what Urumi's up to.
Explosive Menko Match!
Sakuya
I thought Urumi was going to hold a sea urchin menko competition...
Sakuya
But what's this?
Urumi
Oh, hey, you guys! Can you help me out here?!
Urumi
Everyone's into this menko game, but not many understand the rules. I thought I'd teach them, but...
Kappa Playing Menko?
Take that! The one who gets the most hits wins!
Tanuki Playing Menko?
Ow! You better not expect me to go easy on you!
Why are they playing sea urchin menko―
―like it's a snowball fight?!
Sakuya
I don't think a snowball fight quite does it justice.
Takane
*throw* This a great way to release all the stress from losing at Sannyo's game!
Nitori
Hey, stop throwing them all at once!
Nitori
Or I'll do the same!
Takane
OW! One of them hit me in the face!
Urumi
As you can see, no one's following the rules. This is becoming quite dangerous...
Momiji
...
Urumi
Hey, you. What are you staring at?
Momiji
I'm just trying to figure out how this piece is supposed to move.
Urumi
What do you mean...?
Momiji
Isn't this a shogi piece?
Sakuya
I dont know what the crow tengu told you, but that's a menko piece.
Momiji
Menko?!
Urumi
Ahaha, sorry. Maybe we'll have a sea urchin shogi competition next time―
Sakuya
W-Was that an explosion?!
Urumi
N-No way! Let's go check it out!
Iku
Wh-Why are menko pieces exploding?! What's going on?!
Tenshi
I've figured it out, Iku!
Tenshi
This whole competition is about throwing exploding menko pieces at each other!
Iku
O-Oh, wow! I didn't know it was such a brutal game!
Urumi
Not even close!
Urumi
The thing that just exploded was a sea urchin-shaped grenade that got mixed up with the normal menko pieces!
Sakuya
Why do you have grenades?!
Oh, no! How did they get mixed up?!
We gotta hurry and get them back!
Urumi
I'm gonna need your help!
Sakuya
No problem.
Sakuya
We might have to fire a few bullets, but it'll be faster that way.
Urumi
I-I feel like there's gonna be a lot of collateral damage... Can't you just stop time?!
Urumi
Phew, we managed to get them all...
Sakuya
This renovation party was about to turn into a needs-another-renovation party.
Urumi
Sorry, guys... I didn't realize there were grenades in there. I'll make it up to you with an awesome competition!
Sakuya
Just make sure you're taking all the safety precautions this time.
Sakuya
Come on, PLAYER. We've only got Meiling left to check in with.
Meanwhile at the Sanzu River─
Komachi
Huh, what's this?
Komachi
Oh, it's one of those sea urchin menko pieces Urumi was handing out. I don't get why people are so crazy about them.
Komachi
Is this how you're supposed to throw them? *throw*
Remilia
Did I just hear an explosion?
Remilia
...Maybe I'm imagining it.
Mokele-Mbembe?
Rawr?
Gatekeeper's Secret Weapon!
Sakuya
I was hoping nothing crazy would be going on here, but...
Defeated Challenger
AAAAAAAAAAAH!
Another Defeated Challenger
Sh-She got us!
Meiling
Who's next?! I'll take you all on at once!
Mayumi
No wonder she's the gatekeeper of the Scarlet Devil Mansion! I knew she was strong, but...
Mayumi
I love the way she uses that iron fan to fight!
Ichirin
Huh?! Does that mean...
Futo
Thou wast going easy on us when we attacked thee?!
Meiling
No, I was giving it my all.
Mayumi
Then why didn't you use that iron fan?
Meiling
Because...
Meiling
I didn't know how to use it back then!
Sakuya
She normally doesn't use it. I was wondering where she got it from...
It was when we all got our costumes!
We all thought it was cool! But she didn't use it...
Sakuya
I'm glad she didn't.
Ichirin
That's not fair! She was strong enough already!
Suika
You reckon she's strong, heh? There's nothing more fun than fighting someone strong!
Yuugi
All right, you've got your next challengers right here, Miss Gatekeeper!
Meiling
So, it's going to be two oni vs. one gatekeeper! Bring it on!
Futo & Ichirin
Hold it right there!
Ichirin
We want in on this battle!
Futo
And thou better not hold back this time!
Mayumi
U-Um... Let's keep things under control, or the mansion will get destroyed again!
Meiling
That's the spirit! I'll take you all down at once!
Mayumi
Hello?! Are you even listening to me?!
Sakuya
It's OK, Mayumi...
Sakuya
This is a martial arts competition for them. Let them fight to their heart's content.
Sakuya
We'll get them when they're exhausted!
Mayumi
A-Are you sure about that?!
Meiling
How did you like that?! Is there anyone still standing?!
Futo
Grrr... This is so frustrating.
Ichirin
We won't lose next time!
Suika
Not bad! Not bad at all!
Yuugi
Now we know the Scarlet Devil Mansion's gatekeeper is no pushover! This is gonna be fun!
Meiling
I see you want more. I wouldn't expect anything less from a pair of oni.
Meiling
Get ready! It's going to get rough─
Sakuya
OK, that's enough.
Meiling
Huh, when did you get here, Miss Sakuya, Mayumi?!
Sakuya
I'm sure I don't have to tell you what'll happen if you ruin this party... Do I?
Meiling
S-Sorry, I went a bit overboard...
Mayumi
That worked like a charm.
Eirin
The party's over now. Can you please help me get everyone out of here?
Meiling
Wasn't the party supposed to end later?
Eirin
Things have gotten a bit too wild. I'm a little worried about the mansion.
Sakuya
Me too─
Eirin
Another explosion?!
Sakuya
That's probably Urumi...
The Legend Lives On!
Meanwhile, with the princess of Eientei, Kaguya Houraisan─
Kaguya
Why don't you come for a little while? It's a fun party.
Mokou
I suppose if you insist...
Kaguya
Yay! Come on, let's go!
Mokou
*sigh* I can never say no to the princess.
Mokou
I heard you guys renovated the whole mansion after it got destroyed?
Kaguya
Yes, everything's back to how it was! In fact, it looks better!
Kaguya
Check it out! ...Huh?
Mokou & Kaguya
...
Mokou
I thought you said everything was back to how it was...
Mokou
Did you mean how it was before the mansion was ever built?
Kaguya
Um...
Reisen
S-Stop the sea urchin menko grenades from exploding! There'll be no Eientei left otherwise!
Meiling
I-I'm trying! Sannyo, Urumi let's─
Meiling & Reisen
AAAAAAAAAAH!
Sannyo
What happened?!
Urumi
There's a grenade right here!
Everyone
Uh-oh...
Sannyo
No more Eientei.
Meiling
What's gonna happen to us now?
Urumi
I wonder how Eika's doing...
Kaguya
I must be asleep. This has to be a nightmare.
Mokou
Um... Let's hang out some other time. Maybe in the village.
Kaguya
*sob* Mokou...!
Eirin
I can't believe the party turned into such a disaster...
Sakuya
It's OK.
Sakuya
The Scarlet Devil Mansion got completely destroyed not that long ago!
There's nothing OK about that, Miss Sakuya!
Eirin
I think I'm going to faint...
Byakuren
We heard there was a party here.
Medicine
Um, I think we should go back...
Watatsuki Sisters
L-Lady Yagokoro!
Remilia
I better get back. Sakuya and Meiling will be home soon.
Mokele-Mbembe?
Rawr.
Remilia
Goodbye, Mokele-mbembe...
―And so, Remilia Scarlet's adventure with Mokele-mbembe came to an end.
The article on Mokele-mbembe in the Bunbunmaru Newspaper was forgotten about the very next day.
Eika
Whoa, there's a weird fish swimming around!
Eika
I've never seen a fish with a horn. I gotta ask Urumi about it later!
Mokele-Mbembe?
Rawr?
There was a new eye-witness! Perhaps this is how all legends are passed down from generation to generation!
Stay tuned for the story of the mansion that was supposed to have disappeared in the Bamboo Forest of the Lost!
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