Lossy's Journal

Yukari

Greetings, PLAYER.

Why are you upside down?!

What's going on?!

Yukari

Hehe, sorry about that. But who knows, maybe this is some kind of clue for you...

Yukari

Or maybe it was just me messing around.

You're acting kinda strange today...

Yukari

Being serious all the time is exhausting. Sometimes it's fun to just goof around.

Yukari

Don't you agree?

Um, what's that you're holding?

Yukari

Oh, this? It's a magic item that contains a special magical power.

Yukari

It might be the key to your journey... or it might not be.

Yukari

Either way, there's more to this item than meets the eye!

Th-There is?

Yukari

Uh-huh. It lights up when you touch it.

...Is that it?

Yukari

Who's to say? Perhaps it possesses powers that even I don't know about...

Or maybe it doesn't!

Yukari

My, my. You beat me to it.

Yukari

Now, that's quite enough tomfoolery. Allow me to introduce the stages for this evening's entertainment.

Yukari

The first is a world obsessed with making sweets. I'll bet even the air itself smells sweet.

Yukari

And the other is a world where the order of certain things has been flipped.

What things?

Flipped... like upside down?

Yukari

When everything is reversed, even the most familiar words and aspects of the world can feel alien.

Yukari

I'm sure you'll experience some extraordinary things there. Don't be afraid, though. And remember to have fun.

Yukari

Go on now, PLAYER. Let all your senses guide you on the thrilling adventure that awaits.

Yukari

...Though I can't promise it'll be without its share of trouble.

In the L2.10 Universe, in the Scarlet Devil Mansion...

Remilia

Hmm, who are the next candidates?

Here, I brought you their files!

Remilia

Thanks, PLAYER. I don't know what I'd do without you. I'll need your help in the next maid interview, too, OK?

This is all making me kinda nervous!

Sakuya

Relax. Lady Remilia will ask most of the questions. And besides―

Remilia

Perfect timing. Please, come in.

(Whoa, three people showed up at once!)

Remilia

My, what a turnout. Thank you all for coming.

Remilia

Those maid uniforms suit you so well.

Remilia

You're all hired!

Th-That was fast!

Sakuya

This is supposed to be an interview, Mistress. Even if they're all hired, aren't you forgetting something?

Remilia

Oh, you're right. How silly of me.

Sakuya

Please try and be professional... PLAYER, keep an eye on her, would you?

Remilia

Hey, cut that out! You worry too much, Sakuya!

Remilia

Ahem. First, please introduce yourselves. I mean, I know who you are, but still...

Iku

I'll go first.

Iku

I'm Iku Nagae, messenger of the Dragon Palace.

Tojiko

I'm Soga no Tojiko, and I'm a ghost.

Raiko

And I'm Raiko Horikawa, the drummer! I'm always down to play a concert!

(They make for some pretty unique maids!)

Iku

I heard we'd get to help make chocolates here... Is that true?

Remilia

It is. Did you come here after seeing the flyer out front?

Raiko

Uh-huh. Pretty sure we all did.

Remilia

Wonderful. Allow me to explain the situation.

Remilia

Every year, we go all out to make delicious chocolates. But this year, we're setting our sights even higher.

Remilia

Our goal is to become Gensokyo's number-one chocolate-maker!

Remilia

But that means we're even more short-staffed than usual. Basic household chores are starting to pile up.

Sakuya

PLAYER really saved the day by making flyers saying we're hiring maids.

I thought it'd help spread the word!

Remilia

That brings me back to you three. I'd like you to start with the aforementioned chores...

Remilia

And before long, you'll get to help out with the chocolate-making, too!

Remilia

But before I let you go, I've got a few questions.

Tojiko

Ask away.

Sakuya

Do any of you have experience with chores like cleaning or doing laundry?

Tojiko

I've done a fair amount of chores for both Lady Taishi AND her disciples.

Iku

Taking care of the Eldest Daughter has provided me with plenty of practice.

Raiko

I haven't got as much experience as these guys... but I can handle most things.

Remilia

That's not a problem. You'll pick it up as you go!

Remilia

I've already decided to hire all three of you...

Remilia

But as a formality, I have one last question.

Remilia

What do you hope to learn by working here?

Iku

What do we hope to learn?

Remilia

Yes. Having a goal makes work more fulfilling, don't you think?

Remilia

Anything is fine. Just tell me why you decided to apply.

Tojiko

Isn't it obvious?

Iku

Because we want...

Raiko

To become leaders!

Maids

...Huh?

Sakuya

Y-You want to become leaders?

Patchouli

Surely you're joking. You ARE joking, right?

Raiko

...Did we say something strange?

Iku

I don't get it. I thought we'd get to learn how to be leaders here.

Tojiko

Maybe it isn't as easy as we thought.

Remilia

Hahaha! That's a marvelous goal!

Remilia

I like you guys already. And I LOVE your ambition!

Sakuya

But, Mistress...

Remilia

Yes, yes, Sakuya. I know what you're going to say.

Remilia

Thank you for sharing your goal with me. I'll do all I can to help you achieve it.

Remilia

But anyone can SAY they want to be a leader. But being one is different. I can't make you leaders with no experience.

Remilia

I need to see what you're capable of first.

Remilia

That's where you come in, PLAYER!

It is?!

Remilia

You'll all be assisting PLAYER with her household chores.

Remilia

As such, your main tasks will be laundry, cooking, and basic inventory management.

Remilia

PLAYER is the glue that holds this mansion together. Learn all you can from her.

Remilia

...Any objections?

Tojiko

Hmm... I guess I can handle that.

Raiko

I was hoping for something more exciting... but I suppose it makes sense to start small.

Sakuya

You'll be performing important tasks.

Remilia

That's right. But if you're not satisfied, I suppose I can hear you out.

Iku

...Well, we do have one idea.

Iku

You said you don't know what we're capable of...

Iku

So why don't we show you?

Remilia

That's rather daring of you. But who am I to say no to a battle?

Remilia

And in this one, I have a feeling we're going to have to go all out!

Raiko

Ow, ow, ow! ...Looks like we're no match for you.

Remilia

Hehe, you did better than expected. Your energy really caught me off guard!

Remilia

But you know what this means, right? For now, you'll have to abide by our way of doing things.

Remilia

Of course, I haven't forgotten about your goal. When the time is right, I'll entrust you with more formidable tasks.

Iku

...Understood.

Remilia

Until then, try and learn all you can.

Remilia

And with that, allow me to welcome you to the mansion as our newest maids!

Congratulations!

Let's do some great work together!

Tojiko

Phew. Maybe we should've waited a while before mentioning the whole "leader" thing.

Raiko

Nah, we made a strong first impression. Auditions are all about standing out, and that's exactly what we did.

Iku

True. Things didn't quite go to plan... but it could be worse.

Wh-Why are you staring at me?

Iku

I need to prove to you that I'm worthy of becoming a leader.

Raiko

Funny, that's just what I was thinking!

Tojiko

C'mon, let's get started! Show us how to be maids!

This is the laundry room!

It's where everyone brings their dirty laundry.

Meiling

Welcome, everyone! All the mansion's stained clothes and sheets get scrubbed clean right here!

Raiko

So you wash everything with these buckets and washboards?

Raiko

Even just washing all the maid uniforms sounds like a ton of work.

Meiling

It is. But no good deed goes unrewarded!

What do you mean?

Meiling

Here at the mansion, for each hour of work you do, you earn points that can be exchanged for rewards!

Meiling

Like homemade chocolates and other neat stuff. That way, everyone has an incentive to work hard!

Raiko

So that's why everyone's so enthusiastic... Hm? What's that?

This is where everyone's meals are made!

Koakuma

Welcome to the Scarlet Devil Mansion kitchen! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner get cooked right here!

Tojiko

So this is the kitchen. It's well kitted out. No surprise seeing as this place is half-mansion, half-chocolate factory.

Tojiko

...Huh, what's this?

Iku

This must be the storeroom. Looks like it has all the supplies we could ever need.

Cirno

Hehehe... So, you're the newbie? I'm something of an expert maid. Stick with me, and you'll do just fine!

Careful, it's dark in here!

Cirno

There's an important scrap of paper around here somewhere...

Cirno

Huh? Where did I put it?

Iku

Do you use this sheet to keep track of inventory?

Cirno

Hey! I was looking for that!

Cirno

Icicles! I need to step up my game to get my hands on more chocolates. Next time, I'LL find the inventory sheet!

Iku

Laundry detergent, sugar, cocoa powder, bread, flour... There's all kinds of stuff in here... What's this on the shelf?

Iku

Crystal balls? Do the cooks use these to make chocolates?

Cirno

Oh, those things? I don't really know. They spark a lot, so I'd leave 'em alone if I were you.

Cirno

But the little shocks they give you are kinda fun! That reminds me, you can join our next game of lightning tag, Iku.

Iku

Thanks. I look forward to it.

Iku

...Huh?

Sakuya

So, does everyone understand their tasks?

Raiko

We sure do!

Sakuya

Then it's time for you to get started...

Tojiko

Wait. There's something I wanna ask first.

Sakuya

Oh? What is it?

Tojiko

I found a strange object in the kitchen... I'm pretty sure it wasn't an artifact.

Tojiko

I've never seen anything like it. What's it for?

Iku

There were strange objects in the storeroom, too. I found a square box and a bunch of crystal ball things.

Raiko

I also saw some box things in the laundry room. They were super big, though. Are they some kinda magic item?

Sakuya

*sigh* I think I know the items you're all talking about.

Sakuya

Lady Remilia purchased them from Mister Rinnosuke's shop, but none of them work.

Tojiko

Huh... So it was all just money down the drain, huh?

Sakuya

According to our magician, they require a special type of magical energy... So, for now, they're just for show.

Sakuya

But enough chit-chat. You need to focus. I expect they'll be here any minute.

Iku

...Who's they?

Youmu

Hey, can I get all this laundry done?!

Utsuho

I've got seventy lunch orders here!

Ibaraki-Douji's Arm

Take all this to the storeroom. And don't forget to add each item to the inventory sheet.

Raiko, Iku & Tojiko

Are they talking to us?!

Tojiko

*pant* *pant* We... did it...

Raiko

I never thought I'd spend an entire day doing laundry...

Tojiko

I had to make seconds for everyone at lunch. I can't believe they all ate so much.

Iku

It's basically impossible to keep track of all the supplies with just one sheet of paper. Something's bound to go missing.

Iku

But thanks to Miss PLAYER's help, we got everything done. Thank you.

No, thank YOU!

Tojiko

You were doing all this by yourself, huh? That's amazing...

Raiko

I was pretty sure this job would be a concert in the park. Boy, was I wrong.

Tojiko

It'd be nice if it wasn't quite so intense. Even for someone as experienced as PLAYER, it looked tough.

Raiko

Yeah. Maybe we should try and come up with ways to up our efficiency.

By the way, can I ask you all something?

Why do you want to become leaders?

Iku

Oh, right. I guess we never told you.

Raiko

Well, why don't we take a break and tell her now?

Iku

You see, in my case...

In the L2^10 Universe, above the Scarlet Devil Mansion...

???

I messed up.

???

Even if those bullets only grazed me, flying away with damaged wings will never work.

???

I need somewhere to hide while they heal. Anywhere will do...

Reimu

I'm beat. I can't believe we spent the whole day cleaning the shrine.

Reimu

I'm heading to bed, PLAYER. Don't stay up too late, OK?

I won't. Goodnight, Reimu.

Don't worry, I'm just gonna stay out here for a bit.

Reimu

Sure thing. *yawn* Night...

It sure is quiet here at night.

Especially now that I'm alone.

I spoke too soon!

Bat

*squeak* *squeak*

I-Is that... a bat?

I've never seen a bat in the shrine before.

Bat

*squeak* *squeak*

Wow, it's not afraid of me at all.

Wait... it looks like it's hurt.

Bat

*squeak*

I better help it! I don't wanna get bitten, though...

I know. I'll find a blanket to wrap it in!

Wait, don't fly away!

I can't believe it flew all the way over here.

But I finally caught up.

C'mere, little bat, let me give you a cuddle!

Bat

...

Bat

No one should bother us here.

D-Did you just speak?!

Bat

Sorry for scaring you like that... but I figured you were my best bet.

Bat

I have a favor to ask. But I shouldn't ask it looking like this...

???

That's better. Will you let me hide here for a while?

Are you... Remilia?

???

You know my name...

???

So it was fate that brought me here to you.

???

Yes, I am indeed Remilia Scarlet.

...Are you sure?

Remilia

Absolutely positive. I'm not so flustered as to forget my own name.

Remilia

I have questions of my own, though. About you. And about this world.

Remilia

But first...

Remilia

*cough* I used up almost all of my strength getting here.

Remilia

Do you think I could have something to eat?

Sure. Just wait here a moment!

I'll bring some medical supplies, too!

Remilia

It's all right, there's no rush― ...She's gone.

Remilia

She sure is kind.

Remilia

There's no doubt about it―this is Gensokyo.

Remilia

To think THIS is how I'd end up here...

Remilia

Thank you for patching me up.

Remilia

And the onigiri you brought me were quite delicious.

Don't mention it!

...What happened to you?

Remilia

Yes, I suppose I should tell you.

Remilia

But I'll need your help to do so. Is that all right?

Sure. I'll do whatever I can.

Remilia

Hehe, you're even kinder than I thought you were.

Remilia

First, allow me to tell you a little more about myself...

Remilia

I come from a world far away from here.

Remilia

There, I ran a small but well-known business.

Remilia

But it was just a front.

Remilia

In reality, I and the other youkai destined to one day vanish were working in secret, trying to find a specific place.

What place?

Remilia

Gensokyo.

Huh?!

Remilia

We know it as a utopia. A paradise. A land where humans and youkai live in harmony.

Remilia

And so, I must ask you...

Remilia

Is this Gensokyo?

Uh-huh.

Remilia

I knew it.

Remilia

Oh, how many nights have I dreamed of this place? It feels so surreal to actually be here.

(This Remilia is pretty different from the one I know.)

(She seems more... mature?)

Remilia

It's rude to stare, you know?

Remilia

Come to think of it, I never asked your name.

It's PLAYER. Nice to meet you!

Remilia

Nice to meet you, too, PLAYER.

Remilia

Now, there's something I must discuss with you.

Remilia

But since you're human, your lifespan is limited, so I'll keep it brief.

Remilia

There are visitors in this world other than me. Five, to be precise.

You mean you're not the only one?!

Remilia

Far from it. I saw them with my own two eyes.

Remilia

And in an ironic twist of fate, my former allies are joined by my greatest foe.

Greatest foe?!

So you're saying there are people here...

...from another world's Scarlet Devil Mansion?!

Remilia

I don't know what they're up to yet.

Remilia

But they must be planning something. Otherwise, why would they be here?

Remilia

They may look identical to your friends but don't trust them. Caution is your best friend now.

(Why would they all go against Remilia?)

Tell me everything.

Remilia

Very well. I shall start at the beginning...

Remilia

When I first arrived in this world, I flew around aimlessly for a while.

Remilia

That's when I saw it... A building that looked almost identical to my Scarlet Devil Mansion.

Remilia

Hello... Is anyone there?

Remilia

Is a "Welcome back, Mistress" too much to ask? With all the people living here, I should've bumped into someone by now.

Remilia

I wonder if this mansion's mistress is here. If she is, maybe I can ask her for help. After all, she's me.

Remilia

I need to keep exploring. This world is different from mine.

???

What's this, another visitor?

Remilia

Finally, a survivor.

???

Survivor? What a curious word to use.

Remilia

Stop hiding and show yourself. Or are you too shy?

???

I'm not hiding. I'm surprised you haven't noticed, though...

Remilia

No way...!

Patchouli

I'm not alone.

Meiling

...Lady Remilia? You seem a little different from usual.

Meiling

Did you get bigger?!

Meiling

And it's not just you. Miss Sakuya and Lady Patchouli both look different, too. Oh, I get it...

Meiling

This is a dream!

Remilia

Patchouli, Meiling, what are you doing here?!

Flandre

Tch... Will you keep it down?

Flandre

Some of us are sleepy. So either take this outside... or get ready for me-ow to destroy you.

Remilia

Flan?! Did you shrink?!

Remilia

(They look different, but the people in this mansion are my friends and family.)

Remilia

And you...!

Sakuya

Are you really Lady Remilia?

Remilia

(Why is there a vampire hunter here? And why is she so scantily dressed?!)

Remilia

(None of this makes any sense. What is this place?!)

Flandre

Meow! I've never seen someone who looks just like Remilia before!

Remilia

Just like Remilia, huh? I get it now. You all came here from other worlds, same as me.

Meiling

This is one confusing dream...

Meiling

I know! Why don't you introduce yourself to the mistress of this world's Scarlet Devil Mansion?

Remilia

This world's mistress?

???

Silence.

Remilia

You gotta be kidding... YOU'RE the mistress of this mansion?

Patchouli

Correction. She's the NEW mistress of this mansion.

Meiling

Lady Koakuma!

Remilia

It seems you've gotten a bit too big for your little devil boots. I can't help but feel there's someone more befitting that throne.

Remilia

Whatever. If you're in charge, then maybe you can help. Where are we? And how did we all get here?

Remilia

As the leader of these rebels, surely you know that much.

Koakuma

It appears we have an intruder.

Remilia

Huh?

Koakuma

I command you to remove her from the mansion.

Remilia

Wait, wait. You can't be serious? At least answer my questions first!

Sakuya

Leave this to me, Lady Koakuma. I'll dispose of this vampire.

Koakuma

Very well.

Remilia

I can't believe I'm facing off against you in this world, too.

Sakuya

I'll do whatever it takes to carry out my mistress's orders!

Remilia

Urgh... No fair. You used water!

Sakuya

I told you I'd do whatever it takes.

Meiling

Miss Sakuyaaa! Are you all right?

Flandre

Why's it taking you so long to get rid of her? Get me-ow in the mix!

Flandre

But no more water, OK? I don't wanna get my fur wet!

Remilia

Tch, I can't take them all on at once.

Remilia

...Looks like I have no choice but to retreat.

Flandre

Our prey's getting away! After her!

Meiling

I reckon we've done enough. Our orders were just to get her out of the mansion.

Meiling

C'mon, little mistress, let's go back inside. You'll catch a cold out here.

Flandre

Only 'cause Sakuya splashed me with water.

Meiling

What's the matter, Miss Sakuya?

Sakuya

...It's nothing. You're right. We should get back inside.

Remilia

...After that, I flew here and met you.

I can't believe Miss Sakuya attacked you.

Koakuma really jumped up the ranks...

Remilia

Yes, and now Koakuma sits atop my throne with my allies and little sister from other worlds protecting her.

Remilia

To think I'd run into my greatest foe here... and in such strange attire.

(I guess she means Miss Sakuya.)

Remilia

Why did Koakuma call me an intruder? Why was she so eager to use force to expel me from the mansion?

Remilia

And why did she come to this world? So many questions, so few answers...

Remilia

But I'll have plenty of time to think later. For now, I need to recover my strength.

Remilia

If I'm going to sneak in there, I'll need to formulate a plan... Right, I'm off, PLAYER. Thanks for your help.

You're leaving already?

Remilia

I'd hate to overstay my welcome. Don't worry, I'm good at hiding.

But it's safe in the shrine. No one ever comes here.

I know, why don't we ask Reimu for help?

Remilia

That's a good idea... but the fewer people know I'm here, the better.

Remilia

I've already been attacked once. I don't want―

Summoned Devil A

There she is!

Summoned Devil B

Let's take her down! For the mistress!

Remilia

Well, I was going to say I don't want anyone finding me!

Remilia

Stay behind me, PLAYER. I'll send them flapping all the back to their precious mistress.

The next day...

Last night sure was hectic...

(Remilia's hiding in the shrine office. I hope she's OK.)

Reimu

Morning, PLAYER. Sleep well?

S-Super well!

Reimu

Do you mind keeping an eye on the shrine today? Apparently, there's an emergency in the village. I need to go check it out.

Reimu

As for food... Huh? I coulda sworn we had more rice than this.

(Oops! That's 'cause I gave some to Remilia!)

Reimu

Hmm, you'll have to make do with miso soup and pickles. Don't worry, I'll buy some more rice in the village later.

Reimu

Have a good day. Later!

I wonder what's going on in the village...

Aya

Extra, extra! Read all about it!

Eep! A newspaper?

...What?! This doesn't make any sense!

Aya

Denizens of Gensokyo are bewildered! A second Scarlet Devil Mansion...

Aya

...has appeared by the Misty Lake!

A few days earlier, in the L2.10 Universe...

Iku

Let me go first. It happened without any warning...

Tenshi

Let's make chocolates!

Iku

*sigh*

Tenshi

What's with that look? Making chocolates is a great idea. At least try to look excited.

Iku

Sorry, it's just hard to get excited about another idea of yours that came out of nowhere.

Tenshi

Think of it as a divine revelation! Chocolate-making is all the rage down on Earth these days, right?

Tenshi

Which means us Heaven-folk can show off our power by making even yummier chocolates!

Tenshi

Whatever they can do, we can do better. Now's our chance to prove it!

Iku

I see. Well, good luck―

Tenshi

I'm putting YOU in charge.

Iku

Of what?

Tenshi

Of the chocolate making. What else?! You're Heaven's new head chocolatier.

Iku

...Wait, this whole thing was your idea. Why do I have to do it?

Tenshi

Because I'm busy. I can't waste all my time making chocolates.

Tenshi

Besides, I figured you'd, you know... make sure everything stays on track!

Tenshi

Anyway, good luck. I told the other celestials you're in charge, so just tell them what to do.

Iku

...Why does this ALWAYS happen?

So you're here because of Miss Tenshi?

Iku

That's right. As soon as I get back to Heaven, I have to oversee the chocolate making.

Iku

I figured I'd be better off learning how to make them myself first.

Iku

I came here to spy on our rivals―

Iku

Ahem, I mean study the latest industry trends.

Tojiko

Sounds like you've got your work cut out for you.

Why are you here, Tojiko?

Raiko

Yeah, it's your turn next!

Tojiko

Well, my reason's nothing like Iku's.

Futo

Lady Taaaaaaishi!

Futo

Behold how many disciples I managed to recruit today!

Miko

Well done, Futo. You've got a real knack for this.

Miko

I've always admired your skills of persuasion. Keep up the good work.

Tojiko

Tch. She outdid me again.

Tojiko

(Futo's always been a good talker. I'll never be as good at recruiting people as she is.)

Tojiko

(But I still want to help Lady Taishi. I've been watching over the disciples just fine, but...)

Tojiko

There must be more I can do.

Tojiko

If only I had Lady Taishi's leadership skills... Then, maybe she'd make me her right-hand girl.

Tojiko

So, yeah... Basically, this is all just training for me to better serve Lady Taishi.

Tojiko

For better or worse, Futo's a great follower. So I figure my best bet is to become a leader.

Raiko

Haha, you really wanna one-up her, huh? I'm all for it!

Tojiko

Come on, you still haven't told us why you're here, Raiko.

Raiko

My turn at last, huh? Although, to be honest, my reason's similar to yours.

Lyrica

Can you believe it, Raiko?! My sisters played a concert without me!

Raiko

Seriously? Wanna play one with just the two of us to get even?

Lunasa

...Raiko, can I have a word?

Raiko

Hm? Is this about the setlist for the next concert?

Lunasa

Oh good, you remembered!

Merlin

Let's jam!

Raiko

Finally!

Raiko

I've been helping Prismriver With H and the Tsukumo sisters out with a bunch of stuff, lately. And not just music.

Raiko

They look up to me as a leader, and I'm happy to be one.

Raiko

But I want them to be able to rely on me... even more than they do now.

Iku

That's an impressive goal.

Raiko

You think? A big part of it is just that I like listening to people.

Raiko

Anyway, I'm here to become a better leader.

Raiko

And rising to the top of the maid ranks is the perfect way to do that!

Tojiko

Let's give it our all. There's no rule that says we can't all be leaders.

Raiko

You're right. We're on the same team.

Tojiko

First things first, we've gotta finish all our chores.

Iku

About that... I actually have an idea.

What kinda idea?

Iku

Remember all those items we found? The ones Miss Sakuya said didn't work.

Iku

Well, what if we tried getting them working?

Iku

If we do, then who knows...

Tojiko

Maybe they'll make our chores a lot easier!

But how are we gonna get them to work?

Iku

With these.

Raiko

Is that one of the crystal balls from the storeroom?

Tojiko

They look like fun things for the fairy maids to play around with. How are you planning on using them?

Iku

I'm almost certain they're a vessel for storing magical power similar to our own.

Iku

And I sensed a trace of that magical power in the broken items...

Tojiko

So you want us to charge the crystal balls, then use them to power the broken items?

That's an awesome idea!

Raiko

Well, it's definitely worth a shot.

Tojiko

Yep. Have at it!

Iku

It's working!

Utsuho

Hey, we brought today's laundry!

Rin

It's a bit more than usual, but we need it washed by tomorrow―

Rin & Utsuho

...Huh?!

Rin & Utsuho

...The laundry is spinning around in a box?!

Suika

Hey! Where's the food?! I'm starving here!

Seija

Wh-Wh-Wh...

Seija

What the heck is that?!

Tojiko

Morning. Breakfast's ready, so go ahead and dig in.

Shinmyoumaru

Yay! What's on the menu toda―wait a second!

Shinmyoumaru

Tojiko, what's that box?! And why is it packed with steamy rice?!

Seija

You didn't actually get that piece of junk working, did you?

Shinmyoumaru

You mean the thing Remilia bought? Wayda go!

Tojiko

Thanks. You know the crystal balls the fairy maids play with? We charged them up to use as power sources.

Yuugi

Makes no sense to me!

Raiko

Now we can cook rice and do the laundry in no time at all.

Seija

Hang on, what are you doing here, Raiko?! You're supposed to be in the laundry room.

Raiko

Hehe, but there's nothing to do there. Now I just get to sit around and wait for more laundry to arrive.

Raiko

Not bad, huh?!

She washed a mountain of clothes in record time!

Yuugi

Come to think of it, there was another one of those useless boxes in the storeroom.

Suika

I saw Iku messing around with it, but smoke started pouring out. I wonder if she's OK...

Yuugi

Supposedly, it can count all the inventory in a flash. The world really is full of mysterious tools.

Tojiko

It's amazing, right?! Now, anyone can be a maid!

Tojiko

Why don't you give this one a try?

Seija

Uhh, sure. Maybe later.

Yuugi

Looks complicated... I'd hate to break it. Show me how it works sometime, will you?

Suika

Well, we better get back to work. See ya.

Tojiko

Bunch of fraidy-cats.

Raiko

Maybe they're just busy. I heard the chocolate-making is starting to ramp up.

Tojiko

In that case, let's keep giving it our all. That's the best way for us to prove ourselves.

Raiko

Phew. It's relaxing being backstage.

Tojiko

Things are so different already. I feel like all our efforts before were kinda wasted.

Iku

It's all thanks to those tools. The one in the storeroom is like a little math whiz.

Iku

All I have to do is put in an item name, and it tells me exactly how many of them there are.

Tojiko

Wow, sounds like having your own personal shikigami.

Iku

Your work must've gotten easier too, right, PLAYER?

Yep. Using the new tools is tricky, but they help a ton!

Iku

I think it's time we changed out the crystal balls. Let's see. I'm sure there were some around here...

Iku

Here's one. And here's another... What's this?

Iku

Is this a Seal Crystal?

Iku

(Why is something as valuable as this here? If someone finds it, things could get messy.)

Iku

(I better deal with it myself.)

???

Heeey, Miss PLAYER!

Koakuma

Found you! And the others are here, too. Perfect.

Raiko

Hm? What's going on?

Koakuma

I have a note for you from Lady Remilia. It says...

Remilia

"I heard you've brought a unique workstyle to the mansion. I'm thrilled."

Remilia

"I've been keeping an eye on you from the shadows."

Remilia

"No one thought to get those items working. No one but you."

Remilia

"In recognition of your achievements, I'm transferring you to the chocolate-making department as leaders-in-training."

Remilia

"This is your chance to demonstrate your potential. Don't waste it."

In the L2^10 Universe...

Terrible news, Remilia!

Remilia

Hello there, PLAYER. I must say, this place provides a wonderful amount of shade.

Remilia

Well, go on, what's the matter?

It's the Scarlet Devil Mansion...

You gotta read this article!

Remilia

Article? OK, let me see...

Remilia

A second Scarlet Devil Mansion? So my bat eyes weren't deceiving me...

You mean you saw it?

Remilia

Yes, as I was making my escape. But at the time, I couldn't be certain of what I saw.

Remilia

Besides, for all I knew, this world has always had two Scarlet Devil Mansions.

It hasn't!

Remilia

Is that so? I'm glad this world at least has that in common with my own.

Remilia

The building I fled from was undoubtedly the Scarlet Devil Mansion. Koakuma was its mistress...

Remilia

And assuming the other mansion is run by this world's me, this is a strange situation, indeed.

Remilia

Perhaps the second Scarlet Devil Mansion came here from another world, just as we did.

You mean a whole building traveled between worlds?

Remilia

It's just a guess. Either way, I'm growing more and more interested in Koakuma's mansion.

Remilia

I wanted to heal up and explore this peaceful Gensokyo, but it seems this problem cannot be ignored.

Remilia

I'll learn the truth and set things right.

Remilia

Or else my name isn't Remilia, the Scarlet Devil.

I'll go with you!

Remilia

...No. You've helped me enough. And I can't take a young girl like you to such a dangerous place.

But I don't want you to go alone.

Plus, I know all about the regular Scarlet Devil Mansion.

Knowing what's normal and what isn't might be useful!

Remilia

Hehe, you're more stubborn than I thought.

Remilia

Here are my orders for you, brave girl.

Remilia

Pledge your loyalty to me and follow closely as we uncover the truth!

O-OK!

It's uncovering time!

Remilia

That's the spirit. I grow fonder of you every moment.

Remilia

Now, let us depart. The second Scarlet Devil Mansion awaits.

Remilia

Koakuma, your time is up! We shall foil whatever evil plan you're concocting!

Remilia

We're not far now.

Remilia

There's this world's original Scarlet Devil Mansion. And there's...

I see it! I see the second mansion!

Remilia

Blasting through the front gate doesn't seem like a good idea. We need to find a way to sneak in...

Remilia

We could go through the back entrance... or better yet, I know where we can find a secret window.

Remilia

Let's bide our time and slip through it.

We made it inside.

Remilia

It's lucky someone forgot to shut that window.

Remilia

Even though we're enemies, I wish they'd take security more seriously.

Remilia

Someone should be patrolling this area, for example... Oh, well. Let's begin our investigation.

Remilia

We have to be thorough. If you notice anything strange, no matter how trivial, be sure to tell me right away.

It looks identical to the regular Scarlet Devil Mansion.

But... what are these flickering decorations?

Remilia

You mean the crystal balls? I have no idea... Perhaps they're a kind of lighting from another world.

Remilia

They don't really fit the rest of the decor, though.

Meiling

Yeah, I dunno what they are, either. But there were a ton of them in the storeroom, so I put them around the mansion.

Meiling

They're kinda neat, though. If you touch them, the magical energy inside sparks and they light up!

Remilia

Wow, that is rather intriguing.

Remilia

Oh, fangs!

Meiling

I-Intruder!

We've been found out already!

Meiling

Even in this crazy dream, you sure don't quit easily, big Lady Remilia!

Meiling

*sigh* The work never seems to end, even when I'm fast asleep.

...What crazy dream?

You look wide awake to me, Meiling.

Meiling

What are you talking about? A big Koakuma, a kitty-cat Lady Flan, and a fish-loving Miss Sakuya...

Meiling

Not to mention Lady Patchouli. This is definitely not my world.

Meiling

Which can only mean one thing...

Meiling

This is all taking place in my head!

Remilia

I feel like you were on the right track... but came to the wrong conclusion.

Meiling

Hahaha, nice try! My Lady Remilia is half your size. This has to be a dream!

Remilia

So I have to take care of my family in this world, too, huh?

Remilia

Meiling, if you insist that you're sleeping, then get ready for a rude awakening!

Meiling

Owww!

Meiling

Huh? How come I can feel pain in a dream? Unless...

Remilia

Convinced? Like I told you, this isn't a dream.

Remilia

Granted, this isn't your world, but I guarantee you it's real.

Meiling

I see...

Meiling

What?! If this isn't my world, then what world is it?!

Remilia

Calm down. Panicking won't solve anything. For now, we need to figure out what's going on.

Remilia

Let's make a deal. I'll tell you what I know, you tell me what you know. Simple.

Meiling

So you just suddenly arrived in this world, too?

Remilia

One second I was in my world, the next, I was lost in the woods. I managed to find the mansion...

Remilia

But it wasn't MY mansion. This one is under Koakuma's rule.

Meiling

I've been here right from the start.

Meiling

But it sorta seemed like me, Miss Sakuya, Lady Flan, and Lady Patchouli were all summoned here by Miss Koakuma.

You think she brought you here on purpose?

Remilia

Whatever's going on, it's obvious she's behind it all. What did she command you to do, Meiling?

Meiling

She didn't command us to do anything. In fact, she told us to do as we please.

Meiling

Sure, she's in charge, but I don't get the feeling she's planning any evil deeds.

Meiling

The first time she gave us a real order was when you showed up.

Remilia

Sounds like life is pretty peaceful here... which might explain how a familiar like Koakuma became mistress.

Remilia

I've had enough of sneaking around. Let's just go and talk to her.

Meiling

I'll come too! You know, to thank you for helping me realize this isn't a dream!

Remilia

I know I said we were going to go and talk to Koakuma... but where is she?

Meiling

No idea. She's always wandering around the mansion.

Meiling

Why don't we try and recruit some more allies while we look? You know, like a cool adventure game.

Remilia

I suppose that's not such a bad idea. With any luck, we'll run into...

Remilia

Patchy. I knew you'd be around here somewhere.

Remilia

Even if you're from another world, you're still Koakuma's master. You must know how to find her.

Patchouli

You again? If you insist on staying, I'll have to forcefully remove you.

I don't think she wants to be our ally...

Remilia

Words can hurt, you know?

Patchouli

I was simply stating the truth.

Patchouli

Now, if you don't mind, I'm trying to read.

Remilia

Aren't you worried about Koakuma? Or what, you don't care because she's not YOUR Koakuma?

Remilia

You'd rather read grimoires than help another world's version of your most loyal servant?

Patchouli

It certainly seems that way.

Remilia

I can't believe you. What sort of magician treats their familiar with such ambivalence?

Remilia

I have questions for you, but first, I need to teach you a lesson.

Patchouli

I'm feeling a little under the weather, so I was hoping it wouldn't come to this.

Patchouli

If you are, indeed, Remi, then allow me to give you a word of advice.

Patchouli

Sometimes kindness means staying out of other people's affairs!

Patchouli

*cough* *cough* My asthma...

Are you OK?!

Meiling

Deep breaths, Lady Patchouli! Deep breaths!

Patchouli

Turns out you're just as rough as my Remi.

Remilia

S-Sorry! I know you said you weren't feeling well, but―

Patchouli

It's OK. I shouldn't have provoked you like that.

Remilia

...Do you really not care about this mansion's Koakuma?

Patchouli

Of course I do. But I'm not as Hell-bent as you on finding out every little thing about her.

Remilia

What's that supposed to mean?

Patchouli

It means that, for now, I'm letting her do as she pleases.

Patchouli

There are things I want to do while I'm in this world. Like investigate its temperament.

Remilia

So your plan with Koakuma is to do nothing?

Patchouli

Familiars are like water. The tighter you squeeze, the more they slip through your fingers.

Patchouli

...On some level, though, I understand why she's acting this way.

Patchouli

But I still think leaving her be is the best course of action.

Patchouli

After all, it seems like she―

???

Urgh... Shut up, shut up, shut up!

Flandre

I'm trying to get some sleep here. But I can't with all this racket!

Flandre

Fess up! Who's been keeping me-ow awake?

In the L2.10 Universe, in the kitchens of the Scarlet Devil Mansion...

Youmu

Are you finished prepping over there?!

Yuugi

Yep! Get the molds ready!

Cirno

The chocolate's cooled and good to go!

Rumia

OK! *om nom* Time to get these wrapped up!

Daiyousei

Rumia! No taste-testing!

Iku

So this is chocolate-making... It's more intense than I expected.

Koakuma

Attention, everyone in the production, packaging, and storage stations! Stop what you're doing and listen up!

Koakuma

Ahem. Thank you. As Lady Remilia informed you...

Koakuma

As of today, Miss Iku, Miss Raiko, and Miss Tojiko will be leading this operation!

Koakuma

One of them will be overseeing each station, so please follow their instructions closely!

Koakuma

And you three, good luck. We're counting on you!

Raiko

Hi, guys. I'm glad to be part of the team.

Kasen

We're happy to have you.

Flandre

So you're our new leaders, huh? Seems like Remilia thinks you're up to the task, but you haven't won me over yet.

Youmu

Miss Remilia's approval is more than enough for me! I can't wait to see you in action!

Iku

Oh, uhh... thanks.

Iku

(This is what we've been waiting for. We're finally leaders.)

Tojiko

(Now, we just have to make sure everything goes smoothly.)

Raiko

(How hard can it be?)

A few days later...

Raiko

Ugh, I'm so busy.

Raiko

I know I should delegate more... but none of the others want to use the new tools.

Raiko

Which means it's faster if I do some things myself! Besides, working hard will prove I'm a good leader!

Raiko

I have to think of what tasks to give everyone next, finish my regular chores, and then, and then...

Rin

Leader, what should we do next?

Raiko

Uh, let's see... Make the strawberry chocolates, then clean the equipment. And after that, get started on the newt chocolates.

Kasen

We don't have time for all of that. I think we need a team meeting.

Shinmyoumaru

Umm... you know that laundry tool?

Youmu

Will you show us how to use it? We want to wash our aprons, but we can't find the old washboard.

Raiko

All you gotta do is put in the soap, close the lid, and press the start button!

Sh-She left...

Youmu

Umm, what was it again? Put in the soap and close the lid?

Utsuho

What soap? Do you think she meant this laundry detergent?

Youmu

Ahhh! Where are all these bubbles coming from?!

Shinmyoumaru

Eek! The water's gonna overflow!

Daiyousei

Umm... How do you get this thing to work?

Seija

Beats me... And it's not like Tojiko's around to show us.

Cirno

So... tired...

Rumia

So... hungry...

Hang in there, guys. I'll make you some dinner quick!

Yuugi

What gives? When Iku used this thing, the screen lit up.

Yuugi

Hey, what's the big idea? Turn on, already!

Yuugi

Tch, nothing. It's gone back to being a useless piece of junk.

Suika

Maybe. But there's one thing left to try...

Suika

Hitting it even harder!

Ibaraki-Douji's Arm

Cut it out! You're gonna break it!

Patchouli

I don't know what Remi's thinking...

Flandre

This place is even more out of control than usual.

Everyone's trying their best...

Meiling

But we're only just keeping up with our chores and production.

Sakuya

Chocolate making requires precision down to the gram.

Sakuya

I just hope all this chaos doesn't tip the scales...

Maids

We can't take this anymore!

Raiko

Whoa, whoa! What's wrong?

Youmu

What ISN'T wrong?!

Shinmyoumaru

I'll admit, thanks to your leadership and help with the chores, things have improved around here.

Flandre

Yeah, yeah. And those weird tools have made life easier. But...

Meiling

Without your help, everything grinds to a halt! You know we earn points based on our work hours, right?

Meiling

If we can't work, we can't earn points. And if we can't earn points, we can't claim rewards.

Rumia

Yeah, and we need those rewards. So quit stopping us from working.

Youmu

We tried using the tools ourselves, but they wouldn't even beep at us.

Daiyousei

That's because they run on the leaders' magical power.

Kasen

We can't do anything until you show up. And even then, we still have to fight over what little work is left.

Yuugi

If anything, I'd say we're less efficient than before...

Cirno

Yeah, what they said! I came here to play―I mean, to work!

Tojiko

A-All right, we're sorry. But try to stay calm!

Rin

Hey, leaders! We got some extra chores for you.

Iku

OK, I'll take care of them.

Suika

Hey! We said no more taking all the work! Or are you after our rewards now, too?!

Youmu

You've shown us what you're capable of. Now it's time we show you what WE'RE capable of!

Raiko

Phew... We're still all in one piece.

Iku

Seems like the maids are more frustrated than we thought.

But you three have been working so hard...

Iku

Yeah, but that's not enough. We're supposed to be making things easier for everyone, not harder.

Tojiko

So basically, we're failing miserably.

Tojiko

We can forget about being recognized as leaders.

Raiko

But...

Raiko

I thought taking on our team members' work to make their lives easier was what being a leader is all about...

???

My, my. Looks like things aren't going so well.

???

Hehe, perhaps I should step in...

???

And show them how a true leader is supposed to act.

In the L2^10 Universe, in the Scarlet Devil Mansion library...

Flandre

Huh? It's the big Remilia. What are you doing here?

Flandre

Patchouli reads quietly here, and there's no way Meiling, Sakuya, or Koakuma would disturb her.

Flandre

That means it was YOU who was keeping me and Vap awake!

Whoa, Flan's super upset!

(I guess Vap must be the name of her stuffed cat...)

Flandre

That's it, I can't take this anymore. I've held in my rage long enough.

Meiling

Oh, no! Lady Flan's reached her limit! She's about to enter Maximum Destruction Mode!

Meiling

Nothing can survive this... including us!

Flandre

It's time to destroooooy!

Meiling

Eep!

Patchouli

Take this, Lady Flan.

Remilia

P-Patchouli?! What are you doing?!

We gotta get out of here!

Flandre

...A ball.

Huh?

Patchouli

Yes, and I have plenty more. Why don't you go and play with them over there?

Flandre

Wow! Gotta chase the balls!

Patchouli

Phew.

We're alive!

Patchouli

That Flan's even easier to distract than my world's Flan. To put it nicely, you could say she's curious...

Patchouli

Like a cat.

She definitely looks like one!

Remilia

I was hoping to talk to her, but I suppose I should just be grateful we're all still in one―

Flandre

Myahaha, smashing these balls is fun! Maybe I'll line them up on a bookshelf!

Patchouli

My library... Looks like I'll have to clean up later.

Remilia

I take it back. We're talking to her. AFTER we get her to calm down.

Flandre

Yay, playing with my big sis' is so fun! I don't feel sleepy at all anymore!

Flandre

I'm hungry. I want someone to read me a story. Wait, I know! I wanna roll around on the floor...

Remilia

Flan, what do you know about Koakuma? Why did she summon you all here? What's she planning?

Flandre

Don't ask me-ow! I just wanna play and take naps.

Flandre

Play... and take...

Flan?

Flan

Zzzz...

Sh-She fell asleep!

Meiling

She really does nap a lot. Although... *yawn* I could do with a lie-down, too. Zzzz...

Remilia

People here sure do like to take it easy. Frankly, it worries me.

Remilia

But I must say, we made an awful lot of noise earlier. I wouldn't be surprised if someone else showed up―

???

Pardon me, Lady Patchouli, but I heard shouting. Is everything all right?

Sakuya

Mistress... What are you doing here?

Remilia

Curses. You were the last person I wanted to run into...

Remilia

I haven't forgotten what you did to me last time. I take it you still have orders to remove me from the mansion?

Remilia

This time, I won't hold back. This time, I'll defeat you. From beyond both time and space, fate has told me so.

Remilia

Give me all you've got. Just for fun, I'll even let you fire the first bullets.

Sakuya

There's no need for that.

Sakuya

I'm glad you're safe, Mistress.

Wait, what?

Remilia said you two were enemies.

Remilia

...What's the meaning of this?

Sakuya

Please forgive me for my prior actions.

Sakuya

But I had no choice. I needed a way to let you escape while avoiding Koakuma's suspicion.

Remilia

Let me escape?

So you didn't actually want to attack her?

Sakuya

No. What sort of servant willingly inflicts pain on their beloved master?

Remilia

Beloved master?

Remilia

Do you mean me?

Sakuya

What sort of question is that? All Sakuyas have but one master...

Sakuya

You, Lady Remilia.

Sakuya

It doesn't matter what world we're in, I will only ever serve you.

Sakuya

After all, the Scarlet Devil Mansion is my home, and you are its mistress.

Remilia

I see...

Remilia

This fate was also possible.

Sakuya

I'm glad I found you again, Mistress. Luckily, Koakuma doesn't seem to know you're here yet.

Sakuya

Is there anything I can help you with? The fact you came back means you have a plan, right?

Remilia

I do. And I think it's high time I told you all about it...

Sakuya

So the news of a second Scarlet Devil Mansion has spread across Gensokyo.

Didn't you know?

Sakuya

No. None of us have set foot outside of the mansion.

Sakuya

That's to be expected of Lady Patchouli, but even the others enjoy life here too much to leave.

Sakuya

Although... whenever someone said they were thinking about it, Koakuma looked pretty upset.

Remilia

So she doesn't want people leaving, huh? That could be a clue.

Remilia

What else do you know about her, Sakuya?

Sakuya

I actually asked her why she brought us all here and what she wants as mistress.

Remilia

And what did she say?

Sakuya

That she just wants everyone to be in the Scarlet Devil Mansion.

Remilia

Well, that doesn't explain much...

Remilia

But Meiling said something similar, so it must be the truth.

Remilia

The question is why she wants to trap everyone here.

Remilia

Urgh, I feel like we're getting nowhere!

Patchouli

Why don't you talk to her yourself?

Patchouli

That's what my Remi would do. No matter what anyone says, in the end, she decides her own fate.

Meiling

That's right. My Lady Remilia doesn't beat around the bush. You're a lot more reserved than she is...

Meiling

But you're still Lady Remilia. That's why you're going all out to get to the bottom of this.

Flandre

Yep. At times like this, my big sis' would march right up to Koakuma and make her tell the truth!

Flandre

And if you're the real deal, that's exactly what you'll do, too.

Remilia

It's not just me who's the same in different worlds... You're all exactly as I know you to be.

Remilia

Help me find Koakuma, and I'll get the truth out of her.

Remilia

Then, I'll find a way for us all to get home!

Remilia

Koakuma, where are youuu?! Quit hiding and show yourself!

Sakuya

She wasn't in any of the guest rooms. Which leaves...

Flandre

She wasn't in the kitchen, the dining room, or the maids' break room.

Meiling

I... *yawn* I haven't seen her, either.

The mansion is just so big.

...Meiling, were you sleeping just now?

Meiling

O-Of course not! I wonder where Miss Koakuma could be, huh?

Sakuya

The only place we still haven't looked is...

Patchouli

My room.

Patchouli

She sometimes drops by, apparently. But just to remind you, it's not technically MY room.

Remilia

Right, of course... Why didn't you tell us earlier?

Patchouli

I suppose it's about time I came clean. The truth is, I have my doubts about you.

Patchouli

You showed up out of the blue, and the next thing we knew, you were trying to rob Koakuma of her throne.

Patchouli

It seems to me that YOU'RE the one scheming.

Patchouli

She may be bigger than usual, but she's still Koakuma.

Patchouli

You and I may be friends, but you must've known I wouldn't join you in usurping my own familiar.

Remilia

I underestimated you. You're every bit the Patchy I know.

Remilia

But for now, this changes nothing. Let's hurry up and find Koakuma!

Sakuya

Whatever's making that sound is getting closer... and fast!

Flandre

Wow, look!

Meiling

Are they Koakuma's familiars?!

Remilia

You all know what we do at the Scarlet Devil Mansion at times like this, right?

Everyone

We fight!

Remilia

*devilish roar*

Remilia

How many of these things are there?!

Sakuya

And where have they been hiding all this time?

Flandre

*kitty stretch* I'm getting kinda bored...

Patchouli

These familiars have a similar magical energy to Koakuma. There's no doubt she summoned them here.

Patchouli

...But how could she have summoned so many on her own?

Meiling

That's not the only thing that's strange.

What is it, Meiling?

Meiling

I dunno, it's just...

Meiling

Miss Koakuma summoned me, Miss Sakuya, Lady Patchouli, and Lady Flan here, right?

Meiling

But what happened to the maids who lived here originally?

Remilia

You might be on to something, Meiling!

Meiling

Miss Koakuma had enough power to bring us here, but the only other people we've run into are her familiars.

Meiling

Surely she could've summoned all the original residents here by now.

Meiling

Unless there's a world without anyone living in the Scarlet Devil Mansion.

Meiling

Or since we all came here from different worlds, maybe she― Whoa, look out!

Remilia

Hold that thought! We're getting overrun!

Flandre

I'M BOOOORED! If I don't get to fight a new type of baddie soon, I'm gonna blast a hole in the wall!

Remilia

Forget about fighting! I think it's time we retreat!

In the L2.10 Universe, in the Scarlet Devil Mansion's break room...

Tojiko

We can't just step in and do the jobs no one else wants to do.

Iku

But if we try to show them how to do it all, they run away.

Tojiko

At this rate, we'll never be proper leaders...

Raiko

Ugh... What should we do? We just want to help everyone!

???

Having trouble?

Remilia! When did you get here?!

Remilia

I've been watching over you the whole time, waiting to make a dramatic entrance...

Remilia

Only kidding. I just heard you were having a tough time, so thought I'd come and check in with you.

Raiko

Sorry, Remilia. You gave us the opportunity to be leaders...

Raiko

...And we wanted to prove we were up to the task, but all we've done so far is make things worse.

Remilia

Don't beat yourselves up.

Remilia

I didn't expect you to do a good job right away.

Tojiko

Huh?! You mean you expected us to fail?

Remilia

No, no! That's not what I meant! Hmm, how do I put this...?

Remilia

Nobody is perfect right out of the gates, so I had no intention of getting angry over a few slip-ups.

Remilia

I made you leaders because I wanted to. It was that simple. So stop overthinking it.

Remilia

That said, I do want to hear how you're feeling about all this.

Remilia

You've run up against some major challenges. The question is: what do you want to do about it?

Remilia

You could get everyone together and figure out a way to get through this... or you could throw in the towel.

You mean... quit?

Tojiko

No way! We wanna figure this out!

Iku

Even if you hadn't trusted us to be leaders, making a mess of things then running away would be far too undignified.

Remilia

That's exactly what I wanted to hear!

Remilia

Now, as the head of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, allow me to teach you how to be a true leader.

Remilia

There are a variety of leadership styles, but what you're about to witness is my very own!

Remilia

Come at with everything you've got! No holding back!

Remilia

I know I said no holding back...

Remilia

But you could've gone a LITTLE easier on me.

The bullets just kept flying.

Raiko

Haha, did we get a bit carried away?

Remilia

I was only kidding. It would've been insulting if you'd pulled your punches.

Remilia

Now that you've gone blow for blow with me, I think you'll be just fine. Here's my advice...

Remilia

Simply giving people orders won't help them understand!

Remilia

But if you hold their hands through everything, they'll forget it in a flash!

Remilia

You have to find a balance between giving orders and guidance. That's what people need to grow.

Remilia

In other words...

Remilia

You need to lead by example!

So... how do we do that?

Remilia

...I suppose I better show you how it's done.

Remilia

After all, it was me who put you in this position.

Remilia

What do you say we handle this together?

Cirno

I don't think I've ever been this bored...

Meiling

I know we've got stuff to do, but there's no way we can do it without help.

Flandre

At this rate, I don't think I'll ever find the will to work again...

C'mon, everyone, cheer up!

Our chores aren't going to do themselves!

Remilia

Good grief. Have my maids always been this lazy?

Remilia

Focus up, everyone. There's work to be done.

Rumia

Not for us. There isn't a single task we can do.

Remilia

Oh really? I wouldn't be so sure about that.

Ibaraki-Douji's Arm

...Is there lightning in that thing?

Remilia

Indeed, there is. Ordinarily, only people with specific powers can charge these crystal balls up.

Remilia

But what do you say we change that? What do you say we make it so EVERYONE can use them?

Cirno

That sounds awesome! ...But how are we gonna do that?

Patchouli

Given enough time, I might be able to modify one. But I can't say for sure.

Patchouli

Even if I could, though, it would take forever to modify them all. I'll need some help.

Daiyousei

Will we get rewards?

Patchouli

I don't think so, no...

Rumia

Then no way! I don't wanna help!

Youmu

Me neither. I'm here to do a few specific tasks that only I can perform. I don't have time for anything else.

Kasen

I also wouldn't feel right abandoning my original duties.

Remilia

Hehe, this is great. All I wanted was to hear your complaints.

Remilia

If you have issues, be sure to speak up. Remember, it's our job as leaders to help you however we can.

Remilia

We need to listen to what you have to say and solve any problems that arise to make sure you can work at your best.

Remilia

That―in my opinion―is what a true leader does.

Remilia

Now, you all look like you have a few more grievances to air. Come on, don't be shy.

Cirno

Urgh... They got us good!

Rumia

Yeah... but getting all that stuff off my chest felt great!

Remilia

Hehe, that's wonderful! I had a lot of fun listening to it all!

Cirno

So, can you help us? It's not like we don't want to work.

Suika

Yeah, just give us some tasks we can actually handle.

Remilia

Let's split up into teams. One team can charge the crystal balls, the other can find a way to make charging them easier.

Raiko

Whoa, she identified the main issue and proposed a solution just like that.

Tojiko

I figured we had to do all the heavy lifting ourselves, but in reality, everyone wants something to carry.

Tojiko

We were so focused on getting everything done that we forgot to listen to our team members and offer them guidance.

Iku

...Miss Remilia's a true leader, huh?

Remilia

All right, everyone, let's get started! You all know what you have to do, right?

Remilia

Are you three ready, too? Don't try and do everything yourselves this time, OK?

Remilia

I'll take responsibility if anything goes awry, so just get out there and do what you feel is best.

Remilia

And I'm always here if you need advice! I never get bored of talking about leadership.

Raiko

...Sorry about all this. We ended up causing you so much trouble.

Remilia

...Some things might seem easy on paper, but until you try them, you never know for sure.

Remilia

If you're too afraid to try, though, you'll never find out. What could be more boring than that?

Remilia

If you make a mistake, fix it. You can start over as many times as you need.

Remilia

Apologizing over and over won't do you any good. Come on, it's time for you all to get back out there.

Remilia

You still want to be leaders, right? Or rather, you still want to gain the strength to support those you care about.

Iku

...So you knew that was what we wanted all along?

Remilia

Naturally.

Remilia

I'm Remilia Scarlet, vampire and head of the Scarlet Devil Mansion.

Raiko

Haha, they'll never look at us like that.

Remilia

You never know, maybe one day they will. After all, no one becomes a perfect leader overnight.

Tojiko

I used to think you were just a stubborn little vampire...

Tojiko

But I couldn't have been more wrong.

Iku

I'd love to stay and watch your leadership skills in action... but I think we've got work to do.

Remilia

What's the rush?! Come on, say more nice things about me! You can stay forever if you like!

Tojiko

Forever's a little too long for me.

Iku

For now, we need to learn all we can from you, then find our own leadership styles.

Iku

Miss Raiko, Miss Tojiko. I can't wait to see what type of leaders you'll be.

Did you guys hear that?

Raiko

Maybe someone dropped a plate in the kitchen.

Iku

Sounded like it came from over by the trashcans to me... I could be wrong, though.

Remilia

I smell trouble. Come on, leaders, follow me!

Tojiko

So are we leaders or followers?!

A few days later...

Cirno

All right! Everything's ready on our end!

Rumia

Whoa, it's a river of chocolate! I kinda wanna swim in it...

Daiyousei

Can I start stirring it yet?

Tojiko

Careful, that batch is pretty thick. Can someone strong give her a hand?

Suika

Say no more!

Yuugi

Get ready to witness true oni strength!

Meiling

All the laundry nice and clean, fold it up for you and me!

Raiko

Hey, you've got a pretty nice voice. Mind if I join in?

Seija

What's with all the singing? I thought we were supposed to be working.

Shinmyoumaru

A little sing-song never hurt anyone. C'mon, let's go and put these clean sheets back where they belong.

Seija

...OK, I'm right behind you.

Rin

Uhh, how do you turn this thing on again?

Utsuho

First, you gotta put one of these charged-up crystal balls inside, and then...

Utsuho

Ta-da! The screen lit up!

Rin

Next, we gotta tell it what item to count... There's a bunch of letters on this flat thing, but I dunno how to use it.

Iku

That's the keyboard. Need a demonstration?

Utsuho

Y-Yes, please! Thanks, leader!

Thanks to everyone's hard work, today went great.

Raiko

Yep, we finished all the chores and the chocolate-making. We're even catching up on all the things we were behind on.

???

You said it. But we couldn't have done it without Lady Remilia.

Tojiko

...Who said that? Was it you, PLAYER?

Nope!

Iku

Quit hiding back there, Miss Remilia...

Remilia

Oops, you spotted me.

Remilia

Good work today. Are you getting used to the workload? How about being leaders?

Raiko

Yep, everything's going great!

Remilia

From what I've been seeing, I'd have to agree. There are certainly more smiles around the mansion.

Remilia

In fact, I think you'll be OK without my help from now on.

Remilia

But if you do run into trouble, just let me know. The same goes if you're in the mood for a battle of bullets.

And there she goes.

Tojiko

She's probably pretty busy herself.

Raiko

Yet, she still makes time for everyone around the mansion. Kinda hard not to like her, huh?

Iku

Indeed. Her style of leadership is different from the Eldest Daughter's, but it works.

Tojiko

Yeah, it's different from Lady Taishi's, too, but not in a bad way... Not that it's fair putting her up against Lady Taishi.

Raiko

I wonder if I can ever be as good a leader as her...

Iku

I'm sure we all can. Especially if we stick together.

You're all great leaders already!

Tojiko

I hope that's true...

Raiko

All right, break time over! Let's get back to our posts and back to work!

Iku

Good idea. The real chocolate-making is about to begin.

A sweet smell wafts out from the Scarlet Devil Mansion.

Once again, the maids are hard at work making chocolates to put a smile on the faces of everyone in Gensokyo.

Every bite of happiness is shaped by someone's hard work.

With that in mind, the trainee leaders give their all. But it seems their tale is not quite over...

Tojiko

Come to think of it, we never found out what that shattering noise was, huh?

Raiko

Oh, yeah. I'd forgotten about that.

Iku

Don't worry, I'm sure it was nothing...

In the L2^10 Universe, in the Scarlet Devil Mansion's underground storeroom...

Remilia

I think we should be safe now.

Remilia

With any luck, none of those familiars saw us run in here.

Meiling

I'm pretty sure they didn't. But I'll go keep a lookout just in case!

Remilia

I feel like all we've done since we got to the mansion is run away from people.

Kinda. But there were so many familiars back there.

Remilia

You can say that again. Why don't we take a break?

Patchouli

Watch your step, though. It's dark in here. Especially you... PLAYER, was it?

Wow, there's so much stuff lying around in here.

Remilia

You're right. It's every bit as messy as my mansion's storeroom.

Flandre

The worst part is that it's all useless junk. You bring way too much stuff home, Remilia.

Remilia

Hey, you never know when something might come in handy.

Flandre

Me-WOW! So many yummy treats!

Patchouli

*cough* *cough* Umm, Flan, will you stop that? You're kicking up a ton of dust.

Flandre

But I'm boooored. This is no different from being trapped in my room.

Flandre

Besides, maybe there's something here we can use to take down Koakuma.

Sakuya

That's actually a good point. Why don't I help you look?

Sakuya

Hm?

Flandre

What is it, Sakuya? Did you find a fun toy?

Sakuya

Not exactly.

The tools are moving!

Sakuya

They must have been abandoned here years and years ago, which is what turned them into tsukumogami...

Sakuya

And why they're attacking us right now!

Flandre

Sounds like it's time to take out the trash!

Flandre

That was super fun! And now the storeroom's not messy anymore!

Meiling

I've never seen it looking so clean.

Sakuya

...Where did Lady Remilia go?

Over that way, I think.

Remilia

And that's all of them.

Remilia

If I make it home sometime, maybe I'll tidy up my storeroom, too.

Remilia

I can't believe I'd crammed THAT many tools in here. Although, I suppose this is Koakuma's storeroom, not mine...

Remilia

Right, time to get back to the others― ...Hm?

Remilia

Is this...?!

Remilia

Well, this is an unexpected find. I better show everyone.

Remilia

Or... I could keep it a secret for now. It might bail us out of a tricky spot later on.

Remilia

Or even... give us a way to beat Koakuma.

Koakuma

...

Koakuma

I thought it was you.

Remilia

Good evening, Lady Koakuma. Thank you for inviting me to your splendid mansion.

Koakuma

I did no such thing.

Remilia

Oh, is that right? I'm sorry, it's just last time I left in such a hurry, I assumed you'd want me to come back.

Koakuma

Well, allow me to dispel any confusion.

Koakuma

Leave this mansion now. And never set foot―or wing―in it again.

Koakuma

I'm the mistress of this Scarlet Devil Mansion, and I'll allow for no trouble. Not even from you.

Remilia

This used to be my mansion, you know? Now you're threatening to ban me from it.

Remilia

I still haven't figured out what you're up to, but that's about to change.

Remilia

Come on, everyone, let's get to the bottom of this together.

Koakuma

It's you, Lady Patchouli. And everyone else...

Koakuma

Have you all joined her side?

Koakuma

In that case, I'll carry out my own bidding this time.

Koakuma

I am Koakuma, the new mistress of the Scarlet Devil Mansion!

Remilia

Hehe, that was actually pretty convincing.

Remilia

Your days of being a servant are clearly over.

Koakuma

...Tch, that's right. I'm the master now!

Koakuma

The time has come to find out who the rightful ruler of this mansion is!

Koakuma

*pant* *pant*

Remilia won!

Remilia

Only just.

Koakuma

H-How?! I summoned so many familiars, hit her with so much magical energy...

Koakuma

Why couldn't I beat her?

Patchouli

Koakuma...

Patchouli

I think it's time I stopped making excuses.

Koakuma

Excuses? What are you talking about?

Patchouli

You're an extremely powerful version of Koakuma who needs no master. Frankly, I was impressed by you.

Patchouli

Even then, I should've noticed something wasn't right and taken action, just like Remilia said.

Patchouli

But you and I aren't from the same world. I assumed you wouldn't want to take orders from me.

Patchouli

That's why I left you to your own devices. I told myself that was for the best.

Patchouli

But I was wrong.

Patchouli

Caring for my familiars is part of what makes me Patchouli Knowledge.

Patchouli

...So come over here, and tell me what's been going on with you.

Koakuma

Patchouli... Lady Patchouli...

Remilia

I was worried about you, too.

Remilia

So please, won't you tell us what's been going on?

Remilia

Why did you come here? And why did you summon us?

Remilia

There must be a reason you wanted to be the ruler of the mansion.

Koakuma

Lady Remilia...

Koakuma

I...

Koakuma

I...

Remilia

You what? It's OK, you can tell me.

Koakuma

I was so lonely!

Koakuma

Ow... What just happened?

Koakuma

Hello? Is anyone there?

Koakuma

This doesn't make any sense.

Koakuma

Surely, I can't be the only one in the mansion.

Koakuma

I need to go and check outside.

Koakuma

(What I found outside was Gensokyo...)

Koakuma

(But not MY Gensokyo.)

Koakuma

(There were a few key differences...)

Koakuma

Where is everyone?!

Koakuma

No Lady Patchouli, no Lady Remilia, not even a single maid!

Koakuma

I'm all alone...

Koakuma

Hang on. If I'm all alone, that means...

Koakuma

I'm free!

Koakuma

Yippee! I can do whatever I like!

Koakuma

The Scarlet Devil Mansion is now officially mine!

Koakuma

From this day forward...

Koakuma

I'm the ruler of the mansion!

Koakuma

Teehee!

Koakuma

(After that, I did as I pleased and made the most out of my time alone in the mansion.)

Koakuma

(There was no one to tell me off, no one to tell me no. I was happier than ever.)

Koakuma

(But without Miss Sakuya around, the mansion was smaller than I remembered...)

Koakuma

(Without Lady Patchouli, the books stayed right on the shelves...)

Koakuma

(And without Miss Meiling, there was never any noise in the garden.)

Koakuma

Being free isn't as great as I thought it'd be.

Koakuma

I keep looking around, hoping I'll find Lady Patchouli or one of my other family members.

Koakuma

Maybe summoning a whole bunch of familiars will cheer me up.

Koakuma

But what I really wish...

Koakuma

Is that my family was here.

Patchouli

Hello? Anyone there?!

Koakuma

...That was fast.

Patchouli

Koakuma, is that you?

Koakuma

*gasp*

Koakuma

(They're not from my world, but my wish came true!)

Koakuma

(I need to make sure my family never leaves me again.)

Koakuma

(I'll force them to stay if I have to.)

Koakuma

(If I convince them I'm this Scarlet Devil Mansion's ruler, they'll have to obey me.)

Koakuma

(It's the perfect plan!)

Koakuma

Welcome, everyone.

Koakuma

I am Koakuma, ruler of this new Scarlet Devil Mansion!

Koakuma

So, uhh... that was a lie. I just wanted to make sure I didn't end up alone again.

Koakuma

But a few days later, you showed up, Lady Remilia.

Koakuma

I was scared you'd take over. After all, you're such a charismatic leader.

Remilia

That explains why you had everyone chase me off.

Koakuma

Uh-huh. I wanted to keep the mansion and my family out of your hands...

Patchouli

We all just took Koakuma at her word.

Patchouli

Or rather, we decided not to question it to make our lives easier.

Flandre

To be honest, I knew she was lying all along.

Sakuya

Me, too...

Koakuma

For real?!

Meiling

You guys knew?!

Sakuya

Why are you so surprised, Meiling?

Flandre

You just didn't give off enough big sister vibes, you know?

Flandre

Plus, you were acting all suspicious. But I stayed out of it 'cause I didn't wanna end up as leader. Too much effort.

Remilia

Well, it was a bumpy ride, but I'm glad the truth's finally out.

Koakuma

I'm so sorry, you guys!

It's all over now, right?

Remilia

Uh-huh. And I never got the chance to use this.

Patchouli

Remi, is that...?!

Koakuma

Wow, a big red Seal Crystal.

Remilia

Wait, don't you recognize it? I was sure you made a wish on it to summon us here.

Koakuma

Nope, never seen it before. And just FYI, I didn't summon any of you.

Meiling

Then how did we get here?!

Patchouli

The plot thickens. Let's get to the bottom of this together―

Meiling

Is it just me, or is that thing glowing?!

Sakuya

Mistress, get away from―ahhh, we're getting sucked in!

Koakuma

Don't leeeeeeave meeeeeee!

Everyone

AHHHHHHH!

They all got sucked into the Seal Crystal!

And the Scarlet Devil Mansion's gone!

Remilia

Right, time to go and face her!

Remilia

There should be another me in this mansion! Maybe I'll find versions of the others from different worlds here, too! ...Huh?

Remilia

I could've sworn there was a Scarlet Devil Mansion here!

Remilia

Don't tell me it disappeared! ...PLAYER? What are you doing here?

It's kinda a long story...

Remilia

You didn't make the mansion disappear, did you?!

Remilia

*sigh* I wasted a wish on that big red Seal Crystal to bring it here, you know?

You did what?!

Remilia

I wanted to see what another world's Scarlet Devil Mansion looked like!

(So this whole thing was Remilia's fault?!)

Remilia

But thanks to you, I missed my chance!

(Maybe she'd calm down if she was a little bigger...)

Yukari

Welcome back, PLAYER. Did you have a fun adventure?

I loved spending time in the Scarlet Devil Mansion!

All the leaders were so cool!

Yukari

Is that so? I'm glad to hear it.

Yukari

I'm sure each world had its fair share of surprises for you. But you must be used to that by now.

Yukari

However, it serves as a good reminder to appreciate the world you know.

Yukari

Things there are normal and familiar. But it takes great effort and many years for normalcy to take root.

Yukari

There's great beauty in the unfamiliar, too, though―in the worlds that lie beyond the mirror.

Yukari

The unfamiliar is always close by. Try taking a different route home once in a while, and you'll see.

Yukari

But enough about that. Tell me, what did you think of all the people you met?

They looked strange, but everyone was still everyone.

Yukari

Indeed, it's what's inside that defines who we are.

Yukari

And if that's the way you felt, then they can't have seemed all that unfamiliar.

You're right, they didn't!

Yukari

Now, this tale is not yet done. Soon, the worlds beyond the mirror will collide.

Yukari

And some familiar faces will... well, come face to face.

Yukari

I'm sure it'll be quite the adventure.

Yukari

But what form will that final wish take?

Yukari

I pray it's of your liking... but only fate knows what's in store.

Yukari

Now, go. The final chapter of this tale awaits...

In the L2.10 Universe, in the Scarlet Devil Mansion...

Remilia

What's going on?!

Sakuya

It looks like we've been transported... to the Scarlet Devil Mansion?

Iku

Wh-Who are you?

Are you new maids?

I didn't hear about any interviews, though.

Tojiko

Are you crazy? There's no way they're new recruits. Just look at them!

Raiko

Yeah! Like, reaaaaally look at them!

They look like... Remilia and the gang!

Remilia

Umm, I don't LOOK like Remilia. I AM Remilia.

Raiko

Get outta here! This has gotta be some kind of magic. I bet you got Patchouli to cast a spell or something.

Remilia

I did no such thing. We got transported here against our will and have no clue what's going on!

Tojiko

It's not just Remilia. They ALL look similar to someone we know!

Flandre

*confused meow*

Tojiko

Putting aside Meiling and Pachouli for a moment...

Meiling

Hey, don't put us aside!

Patchouli

Speak for yourself. If I can get some peace and quiet, I'll gladly be put aside.

Raiko

Why are Remilia and Koakuma so big?!

Koakuma

Wh-What sort of a question is that?!

Iku

And Miss Flan seems... even smaller than usual.

Flandre

*kitty hiss* Who're you calling small?!

Sakuya

...How come you're all dressed like that? I didn't know you were maids.

Iku

We weren't, but then... Well, it's a long story.

Tojiko

What about how you're dressed? It's hardly maid-like!

Remilia

What's all the fuss in here?

Remilias

It's me!

Remilias

And I'm small! And I'm big!

Patchouli

What's going on here?!

Patchouli

Remi, don't run off without us.

Flandre

Wait up, sis'!

Patchouli

Oh, it's my reflection. I didn't know there was a mirror here.

Patchouli

Excuse me, I'm no reflection.

Patchouli

Huh?

Meiling

Ahhh! Are you some kinda imposter?!

Meiling

I could ask you the same thing!

Flandre

It's another me! Wanna play?!

Flandre

Myaha! You bet I do!

Raiko

This is nuts! Anyone know what's going on with all these lookalikes?

Tojiko

They aren't lookalikes... There's literally two of everyone.

Remilia

Silence!

Remilia

First, let me make one thing clear. We have no intention of harming any of you.

Remilia

We are all confused and a little panicked, but right now, we need to stay calm.

Remilia

You're right. A leader like me should always be levelheaded.

Remilia

Why don't we tell each other everything we know? Then, we can try to figure this out.

Remilia

Let's get started right away. I have a feeling this could take a while...

Remilia

I still can't wrap my head around it. So you're us from all kinds of different worlds.

Remilia

Which means...

Remilia

You really ARE me. I must say, I didn't expect fate to have this in store for me.

Remilia

Nor did I. But... why are you wearing a maid uniform?

Remilia

Oh, this? For business reasons, I hire maids from all over Gensokyo.

Remilia

And there are some things I can only understand by walking a mile in their shoes, so to speak.

Remilia

I see... Is that chocolate I smell? You know, I actually deal in something similar back in my world―

Sakuya

Hey, Sakuya.

Sakuya

Yes, Sakuya?

Sakuya

Aren't you cold dressed like that?

Sakuya

I hadn't really thought about it. Normally, I catch fish for Lady Remilia to eat, so this is the best outfit for the job.

Sakuya

It's much easier to swim in than my maid outfit. Come to think of it, do you need a hand with anything?

Sakuya

It's boring not having anything to do.

Sakuya

I never thought I'd be asking myself for help around the mansion. Life truly is full of surprises.

Sakuya

Now, as for tasks...

Sakuya

The whole mansion needs cleaning, the dishes need washing, the laundry detergent needs measuring out...

Sakuya

That's a lot of things to do.

Sakuya

Yes, but that's not a problem for us, is it?

Sakuya

Hehe, I suppose not. Go on, what else is there?

Remilia

Sakuya, Meiling, how's it going?

Sakuya

I've all but finished. The corridors on every floor have been mopped.

Meiling

The garden work is done, too. It's so warm outside, perfect for a nap―I mean, perfect for the plants to grow!

Remilia

Patchy, Koakuma, when you're finished here, organize the mansion's files, would you?

Patchouli

Will do. I already found some documents lying around. I'll gather them all together.

Patchouli

After that, you have to feed them into a machine...

Koakuma

Don't worry, I saw someone using it earlier. I think I've got it figured out!

Meiling

You figured it out just by watching?!

Remilia

Come on, you two, we better get to the kitchen and see how the chocolate-making is going.

Koakuma

That reminds me. We're running low on ingredients. Is it OK if I send a team out to buy some more?

Remilia

Absolutely. You're far more on top of things in the kitchens than I am. Thank you for taking the initiative.

Sakuya

We're happy to be of service.

Flandre

*inquisitive meow*

Sakuya

What are you up to, Lady Flan?

Flandre

I'm investigating the intrinsic properties of this ball!

Flandre

So... you're playing with it?

Iku

This is incredible.

Everyone's working so hard.

The other Remilia is a great leader, too, huh?

Iku

Indeed. Her leadership is precisely why they're able to work so efficiently.

Iku

It seems there's a second Miss Remilia for us to learn from now.

Iku

Um, do you have a moment?

Remilia

Sure. Are you having trouble with something?

Iku

No, it's nothing like that.

Iku

I just wanted to say... it's amazing watching you lead the others. You're always so calm and precise.

Remilia

Oh! That's very kind of you.

Iku

I'm sure it takes a lot of time and effort to become such a proficient leader...

Iku

But is there anything you particularly focus on? Anything you always keep in mind?

Remilia

Hmm, that's a good question.

Remilia

But I'm afraid the answer...

Remilia

Is no.

Iku

Huh?!

Remilia

If there was, I'd happily tell you.

Remilia

But I actually try not to think too much when I'm taking command.

Remilia

If anything, I'd say I spend most of my energy assessing what's going on around me.

Iku

What's going on around you, huh?

Remilia

You praised me for my leadership...

Remilia

But in reality, everyone here deserves praise. Seeing them give their all motivates me like nothing else.

Remilia

No two people are the same. And everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses, including you.

Remilia

You just have to find what those strengths allow you to do better than anyone else.

???

I couldn't have put it better myself, me.

Remilia

There are things that make you unique, you just may not have noticed them yet.

Remilia

Hell, even though she's also Remilia, our leadership styles differ. The point is that everyone's different.

Remilia

So relax. Stop overthinking things and just trust your instincts.

Tojiko

Hey, there's no time for idle chit-chat!

Meiling

Yeah, there are chores to do!

Remilia

Sounds like our services are required.

Remilia

Let's get back to work.

Raiko

...Something we can do better than anyone else, huh?

Tojiko

I can't deny the other Remilia is an impressive leader.

Tojiko

But it's hard to know what to do with her advice.

Raiko

Well, it's not like we're gonna find the answer right away.

Raiko

Panicking gets us nowhere―we know that by now. Let's take it slow and figure it out together!

Panicked Voice

Hey, leaders!

Tojiko

What's up?! Is there some kinda problem?

Rin

You bet there is. Those weird machines are going haywire!

Cirno

They won't stop spitting out smoke! It's like they're... dying!

No way! We better go check it out!

Raiko

Agreed. With any luck, we'll be able to fix them.

Broken Appliance

*whir whir* *clunk clunk clunk*

Tojiko

Whoa, I've never seen anything like this before.

Koakuma

Hmm, I think the lightning inside them is making them malfunction.

You can tell just by looking at them?

Koakuma

They're overflowing with magical energy. You've been powering them with these crystal balls, right?

Raiko

Uh-huh. And we charge the balls with our own magical energy.

Koakuma

...If I had to guess, I'd say the energy left over after each use has accumulated and is overloading the system...

Koakuma

Which is why they've ended up like this.

Koakuma

(Wow, I'm so cool!)

Koakuma

(I might've said that a bit too dramatically...)

Koakuma

A-Anyway, let's just focus on fixing these guys.

Koakuma

Miss Iku, Miss Raiko, Miss Tojiko.

Koakuma

As the only ones with the same type of magical energy as these appliances, only you can operate them.

Koakuma

You also understand how they work better than anyone. I want you to do all you can to fix them.

Raiko

Sure thing. It was our idea to use them in the first place. We'll get them back in working order!

Raiko

(We were convinced that becoming leaders was what we had to do...)

Raiko

(But now, I'm not so sure.)

Iku

(We've been fully focused on improving our leadership skills...)

Tojiko

(But fixing these appliances has nothing to do with being good leaders.)

Appliance

*clang clang clang* *whir whir*

Raiko

There. We absorbed some of the excess magical energy.

Koakuma

It looks like its back to normal to me... You did it!

Rumia

Wayda go, leaders!

Kasen

Thanks. We were in a real pinch there.

Raiko

...That settles it.

Raiko

Rather than taking charge and giving commands... I think I prefer working side by side with everyone.

Tojiko

Me, too. Doing things with my own two hands just suits me so much better.

Iku

Well, there's not just one type of leader.

Iku

And I feel like we're each finally starting to figure out our own unique styles.

Tojiko

If anything, I think we've all realized that we enjoy working with other people.

Raiko

I almost forgot! Check it out. I found these while we were fixing the appliances...

Are they Seal Crystals?

Raiko

Maybe someone lost 'em. They look kinda valuable...

Remilia

Are they purple Seal Crystals?!

Remilia

Even I've never seen one of those before. They're incredibly valuable.

Raiko

For real?!

Remilia

At the very least, they're rare. People even say they grant wishes. I can't believe you found this many of them.

Did you say they grant wishes?!

Remilia

If that's true, then...!

Iku

I heard you guys come from different worlds. Maybe you can use these to get back home.

Remilia

Yes, but it's you who found them. Not to mention, we owe you for fixing all the appliances.

Remilia

We can't take them from you. We'll find another way to get home without anyone's help.

Remilia

That's what I think, at least. What about the rest of you?

Sakuya

I'll do as you command, Mistress.

Meiling

Yep, I'm happy to do what you guys do. It'd be kinda cool to explore this world a little!

Flandre

You mean I get to play here some more?! *excited meowing*

Patchouli

There certainly is a lot to research here.

Koakuma

Allow me to assist you, Lady Patchouli!

Raiko

...Iku, Tojiko?

Tojiko

It's fine with me.

Iku

And me.

Raiko

You need these crystals more than we do. I'm sure there are people waiting for each of you to come home.

Raiko

So, please, don't worry about us.

Raiko

Here.

Remilia

Are you sure about this?

Tojiko

Do we really look that mean? Of course we're sure!

Iku

Please. We want you to take them.

Raiko

You helped us realize something really important. Consider this our way of saying thank you!

Remilia

Hehe, I know we weren't here for very long, but I can tell you're just like me.

Remilia

You're all going to be wonderful leaders.

Iku

Even if we'll never be as good as you... we're going to push on and try to find our own leadership styles.

Remilia

I wish you the best of luck.

Remilia

My dear family, it seems this is farewell for now. Until fate brings us together once more.

Sakuya

We weren't with each other for long, but somehow, it feels like we were. I'll never forget you.

Remilia

Say hello to your world's me, Sakuya.

Sakuya

I will. Even if it costs me my life. Good luck against the trials that await you.

Flandre

Myaha! Thanks for keeping me-ow entertained!

Meiling

*sob* I don't wanna say goodbye yet. Don't forget about me, guys!

Koakuma

Lady Patchouli...

Patchouli

Yes, Koakuma?

Koakuma

Promise me you'll take good care of yourself.

Patchouli

Hehe, don't you think it's a little late for that? ...But OK, I promise.

Patchouli

You take care, too. And if you get lonely again, feel free to pester your world's me to your heart's content.

Koakuma

...I will!

And they're gone.

Tojiko

A part of me wishes they could've stayed.

Tojiko

All right, let's get back to work! We have to make up for lost time now the appliances are working again.

Raiko

If we work together with everyone else, we'll be back on track in no time.

Iku

Let's all get back to our posts.

Tojiko

Later, guys!

Tojiko

(I need to find my own style.)

Raiko

(I don't need to put myself above others to lead them.)

Iku

(Working alongside them. That's the way I'm going to do it.)

Raiko, Iku & Tojiko

(Leading by example―that's the answer. At least, that's OUR answer...!)

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