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[L?] Interworld Panic
Yukari
What's going on? I don't understand...
Yukari
This has never happened before. The others all ended without a hitch.
Yukari
So why is it different this time?
Yukari
Did I miss some critical software bug? No, that's impossible.
Yukari
I need to fix this asap.
Yukari
I can't summon PLAYER here until I can be sure there's nothing wrong with the interworld festivals.
Yukari
I just know she was going to love the next tales...
Yukari
I need to find what's causing this. Think, Yukari, think. Does anything feel off?
Yuuka
I only signed up on a whim, but it feels good to stand on the podium.
Yuugi
Wanna battle of bullets?
Yuuka
Hehe, maybe some other time.
I'm so glad both teams won.
This is a happier ending than last time!
Sanae
Last time? ...Oh, yeah. I had a real tough time back then.
Nemuno
When are you talkin' about?
You know, when the Divine Spirit Mausoleum―
―And Myouren Temple were trying to save people!
Yukari
It can't be... Is that when things started to go wrong?
Yukari
No. Things were never right to begin with. Small errors kept accumulating... leading to a total system collapse.
Yukari
As much as I wish it wasn't, that's the only explanation that makes sense.
Yukari
Wait. This means the person in the most danger at this very moment...
Yukari
Is PLAYER.
[L2.12] The Easter Champion
In the L2.12 Universe, at Myouren Temple...
Byakuren
(Easter. A celebration of miracles, where those who have passed return to the world of the living.)
Byakuren
(In Gensokyo, it's one of the most familiar and regularly held festivals.)
Byakuren
(The themes, challenges, and competitions may change each time... but one thing always stays the same.)
Byakuren
(And that thing is―)
Minamitsu
Congratulations on winning the Swordswoman of the Hill Battle Supreme!
Ichirin
Lady Byakuren is this month's Easter Champion!
Minamitsu
It was amazing how you turned the tables like that! We really make an unstoppable team.
Ichirin
I could barely take my eyes off you. The way you fought while protecting the egg on your head... Incredible!
Byakuren
Thanks. But this victory doesn't just belong to me. I saw you all giving it your best out there.
Minamitsu & Ichirin
Lady Byakureeeeen!
Byakuren
(Easter Champion. A title given to the leader of the winning team marking them as exceptional.)
Byakuren
(The type of competition varies wildly, chosen carefully each month by a committee of neutral parties.)
Byakuren
(Two teams stand above all others. My team, made up of members from Myouren Temple, and―)
???
Hey, Team Byakuren!
Ichirin
Don't tell me that was who I think it was...
Minamitsu
Doesn't she know the festival's already over?! I guess we better go talk to her...
Minamitsu
C'mon, Ichirin, let's go!
Byakuren
*sigh*
Minamitsu
Let me guess, you're here to run your mouth again. We got our own stuff to do, you know?
Futo
Wh-Why...
Futo
Why didst thou do that?!
Futo
We had a three-time champion feast prepared for Lady Taishi, but thy victory ruined it!
Disciple A
There's no way you won fairly! We demand a rematch!
Disciple B
Yeah, quit hogging Lady Taishi's spotlight!
Ichirin
Sorry, but this is how the Easter festivals work. If you want a rematch, you'll have to wait till next month.
Minamitsu
Exactly. Maybe if you trained harder, you wouldn't be so easy to beat.
Futo
Wh-Why thou little!
Futo
If we're so easy to beat, thou hast no reason to refuse a rematch. We'll show thee what Team Taishi can do!
Minamitsu
Fine, but don't expect this to go any different from last time. Team Byakuren's gonna wipe the floor with you!
Byakuren
...Oh, I was too late.
Miko
Tut, tut. They were just looking for a reason to battle, don't you think?
Byakuren
Well, why didn't you stop them?
Miko
Why? Because if I got involved, they would've only gotten more riled up. Besides...
Miko
After getting dragged into the festival today and yesterday, I'm bored of battles.
Byakuren
You say that, but really, you just couldn't be bothered.
Hey, quit arguing!
Oh, and... hi!
Byakuren
Hello there, Miss PLAYER.
Byakuren
For your sake, I'll stay out of this.
Miko
Just think of their rematch as a big, extra-loud afterparty.
Byakuren
Very well. But the Easter festivals are getting a little out of hand lately.
Miko
I was thinking the same thing. Each month is rowdier than the last.
Miko
I don't mind when we win... but to tell you the truth, the whole thing's becoming a bit of a chore.
Miko
Bigger isn't always better. That goes for the ruling class AND festivals.
Miko
Wouldn't you agree, Byakuren?
Byakuren
I hate to admit it, but I do.
Last month's Acrobat Egg Catch was crazy, too.
And building that stadium took ages, huh?
Byakuren
Indeed. We have to do something before these festivals go any further off the rails.
Byakuren
But what?
[L2.12] A Plea for Peace
That night...
???
This is the place, right?
???
Uh-huh. I never expected those two would ask to see us, though. I wonder what this is about.
Byakuren
Come in.
???
O-OK!
Aya
As requested, here we are. Now, what's this all about?
Hatate
Given it's you... I assume this has something to do with this month's Easter festival?
Miko
Sorry for dragging you here so late, but this is a conversation we'd rather have in secret.
Byakuren
Thank you both for coming all this way.
Aya
Don't sweat it. Crow tengu can fly, after all. We can get anywhere in Gensokyo in a flash!
Aya
Plus, it's our job to stay neutral and oversee the festivals. We're kinda like referees.
Hatate
Oh, PLAYER's here, too. Are you OK? Feeling sleepy?
Nope. They called me here 'cause I'm not on a team.
Hatate
So... why are we all here?
Aya
We have a lot of prep to do, so if we could make this quick.
Miko
You're right. We didn't call you here to chit-chat. Let's get to it.
Byakuren
Miss Aya. Miss Hatate.
Aya & Hatate
...Yeah?!
Byakuren
We want you to change this month's Easter festival.
Aya & Hatate
Say what?!
Aya
You can't be serious! We've had the entire Youkai Mountain working on the preparations non-stop!
Byakuren
I know we're asking for a lot, but please, hear us out!
Hatate
No way, no way, no way! The newspaper headlines are already set. You can't drop this on us now!
Miko
So, your answer is no?
Byakuren
If that's the case, we have to do whatever it takes to change their minds.
Miko
You mean with those infamous fists of yours?
Byakuren
Yes... but I'll need your help.
Aya
R-Right, so...
Hatate
The issue is that the festivals are getting bigger and the team rivalries are getting more intense each month.
Aya & Hatate
Why didn't you say so?
Byakuren
We wanted to, but you made up your minds before we got the chance.
Miko
We understand we're asking a lot, though. That's why we want to change things as little as possible.
Miko
First, we need a competition that won't get too intense. If possible, it should be one that ends peacefully.
Miko
If we can make use of the prep you've done already, great. ...So, any ideas?
Hatate
Really putting us on the spot, huh? We're crow tengu, not miracle workers.
Aya
I've never even heard of a competition that ends peacefully...
What if it isn't a competition?
Aya
What do you mean?
Let's think of something everyone can enjoy!
[L2.12] Bullet Brainstorming
Byakuren
(After Miss PLAYER's suggestion, we all did our best to come up with new ideas for the Easter festival.)
Hatate
How about a treasure egg hunt?! Everyone can work together to find hidden eggs.
Hahaha, sounds like fun!
Miko
Hm, not bad... But it might be too similar to the Egg Battle Royale from a couple of months ago.
Hatate
Urgh, you're right!
Aya
We need something totally fresh... like a cooking contest with all-new egg dishes!
Miko
A cooking contest, huh? All the hungry fairies and youkai would show up. How would you keep them away?
Aya
*sigh*
Yep, I think we all agree on that.
Aya
Hrmm, this is tougher than I expected.
Aya
Then maybe we should try... picking a new Easter Champion. You know, by holding auditions or something.
Miko
Hey, not just anyone can become Easter Champion.
Everyone's so full of energy!
Hatate
Say, PLAYER―
Byakuren
Give it a rest, Miko.
Byakuren
You've been doing nothing but shoot down people's ideas. How about you try and come up with one for a change?
Miko
I'm sorry, but we need something that everyone will enjoy. We can't afford to compromise.
Byakuren
That's true... But I thought coming up with plans was your forte?
Miko
It is. But...
Miko
I can't think of anything!
Byakuren
I can't believe you sometimes.
Miko
Looks like there's nothing else for it. Byakuren, will you help me out?
Byakuren
With what?
Miko
A little exercise might help get the creative juices flowing.
Miko
And by exercise I of course mean...
Byakuren
I thought we were here trying to come up with PEACEFUL festival ideas.
Aya
This one's no good, that one's no good...
Hehe, sounds like fun.
Hatate
Rejected, rejected, rejected... When's this gonna end?!
Calm down and let's all think together.
Hatate
Hang on, you haven't told us any of your ideas, PLAYER.
Miko
You're right. Children can often find simple solutions to complex problems.
Miko
Well, Miss PLAYER?
Hmm...
What do you think, Sanae?
Byakuren
Huh?
Aya
Umm, Miss PLAYER...
Miko
What's going on? The Moriya shrine maiden isn't here, nor did we invite her.
Hey, don't be mean!
Byakuren
(Looking back, Miss PLAYER had been acting rather strange.)
Byakuren
(But with the Easter festival on my mind, I couldn't put the pieces together.)
Byakuren
(But what was really terrifying―)
Look, she's right here.
And so's everyone else!
Byakuren
(―Were all the shadows that appeared around her.)
[L2^12] The Hiders
In the L2^12 Universe, at Hakurei Shrine...
(So relaxing...)
Aunn
Ah, what a peaceful day.
Aunn
We finished all our tasks from Miss Reimu, so now we can just sit back and relax.
Aunn
This tea is so warm and yummy.
It sure is.
And the teacakes are sweet and yummy.
Aunn
Miss Reimu says she prefers things to be rowdy, but I dunno, I kinda like this.
Aunn
I think it's time for a nap!
*yawn* You read my mind...
???
PLAYER!
Reisen & Nitori
You gotta let us hide out here!
Aunn
Eek! What's going on?!
(There goes nap time...)
Nitori
You gotta help, PLAYER! THAT Sanae is after us again!
Nitori
It's not like I did anything wrong. She kept yelling about Ability Cards!
Reisen
And that white wolf tengu is just as bad! Why won't they leave us alone?
C-Calm down.
Aunn
You two again? You show up here practically every day.
Aunn
If you're playing hide-and-seek, how about you find somewhere else to hide?
Nitori
But you're the first friends I made in this world. You're kind, caring, and super cute!
Nitori
I was pretty shocked when I found out this is a parallel world, but to be honest, it's not all that different.
Nitori
I can really see myself establishing a monopoly―I mean, freely testing out my business ideas here.
Reisen
As for me, all I need is a wide, open space to test my Earth rover. Hopefully, I'll find a way home while I'm at it―
???
*incomprehensible shouting*
That sounds like...
Reisen
Judging from the wavelengths, there's no doubt about it. It's them.
Nitori
Oh no, oh no, oh no! We're gonna hide behind the shrine. DO NOT give us away!
Aunn
Hold up, Miss Reisen! Where are you gonna hide that big piece of junk?!
Reisen
It's not junk!
I dunno about this...
???
This is where they're hiding. I'm sure of it.
???
No doubt they asked Miss PLAYER to help them.
???
We haven't got any time to spare. Let's get 'em.
???
Yep. Then we can figure out a way to get home!
[L2^12] The Seekers
(I hope those two are OK...)
???
Come out already!
Momiji
We know you're hiding here somewhere. Surrender now.
Momiji
Especially you, Reisen. I can't let all those speed violations slide!
Sanae
Yeah! And we know you're here, too, Nitori!
Sanae
I won't stand for those cards getting any more popular!
Sanae
They're basically a gold mine―I mean, they're incredibly dangerous. There's no way I can let you control them!
Sanae
And using them for business deals? That's a disaster waiting to happen!
Momiji
Sanae, you're saying the quiet part loud.
C-Calm down, guys!
Momiji
You don't have to keep letting them hide here, PLAYER. You must be sick of this by now.
Sanae
Seriously, just hand them over. We'll take care of the rest.
Well, umm...
Reisen
PLAYER! You're not actually gonna betray us are you?!
Nitori
A REAL friend would cover for us. C'mon, do the right thing!
Sanae
There you are!
Reisen & Nitori
Eek!
Nitori
Don't you guys ever give up?! We haven't even done anything wrong.
Momiji
There's no use in arguing. Rule breakers don't deserve mercy.
Reisen
Speed is the only rule I care about. If I slow down, I'll get in BIG trouble.
Nitori
And what's wrong with me testing out my prototype cards?!
Nitori
Your rules are exactly that... YOUR rules!
Sanae
There's only one thing for it...
Momiji
A battle of bullets!
(This happens literally every time...)
Nitori
*pant* *pant* I'm all battled out...
Reisen
Why does it ALWAYS end up in a draw?
Sanae
Because none of us hold back. And tomorrow, we'll do this all again. And the next day. And the next day...
Momiji
...Don't you think it's time we did something about this?
Momiji
We all have different values, shaped by the worlds we came from. No matter how much we argue, we'll never agree.
Momiji
To put it bluntly, I'm tired!
Reisen
And how is shouting about it gonna help?
Sanae
I'm tired, too. Fighting every single day isn't easy.
Momiji
That's why we need to decide who's right and who's wrong.
Momiji
Besides, this is affecting more than just the four of us.
Reisen
You're talking about PLAYER, aren't you?
Nitori
And let's not forget, this world's Reimu is super scary. I hate to think what'd happen if she got mad at us.
Reisen
What we need is a final showdown. Me and Nitori...
Sanae
Versus me and Miss Momiji.
Sanae
But no more battles of bullets!
(The hunters and the hunted.)
This is kinda like...
Momiji
Kinda like what, PLAYER?
A big game of oni attack.
Nitori
Is that the game the village children are always playing?
Sanae
Uh-huh. Everyone splits into two teams―the oni and the humans.
Sanae
If the oni catch all the humans, they win. But if even one person escapes, the humans win.
Sanae
I used to play it as a kid! It's simple, but there's a surprising amount of strategy and athleticism involved.
Nitori
Who do you take me for? I know how to play oni attack.
Momiji
PLAYER's right. It sounds a lot like what we've been doing.
Momiji
I say we use it for our final showdown.
Momiji
Get ready, 'cause this is going to be intense.
Sanae
Yippee! Oni attack!
[L2^12] Oni Treasure Hunt
Reisen
Oni attack?
Reisen
But isn't that, like, for little kids?
Sanae
Oh, come on! We can add some extra rules to spice it up a bit.
Reisen
Hmm... Like everyone can use one Spell Card each. And no attacking people directly.
Nitori
If Spell Cards are OK, what about my cards?!
Reisen
No, those are definitely banned.
Hahaha, sounds like fun!
Momiji
We're not children. If we're gonna add rules, we should at least introduce some hard ones.
Nitori
I know! Why don't we turn it into a festival?! The more people involved, the more exciting it'll be!
Yep, I think we all agree on that.
Nitori
Friends! What do you say we find ourselves some official sponsors, maybe a few food vendors...?!
Momiji
You're the same in every world, huh? It's all about business...
Everyone's so full of energy!
Sanae
(Something's not right. She's acting funny...)
Sanae
Hey, Miss PLAYER―
Reimu
Hey, you lot!
Reimu
You're making a mess of the place again! I told you yesterday. Find somewhere else for your little meet-ups!
Reimu
And, look. Now there are fairies flying in, thinking it's some kinda festival. You better take care of 'em!
Sanae
OK, OK...
Sanae
...So, we're gonna play oni attack while looking for hidden items, right?!
Hehe, sounds like fun.
Reisen
It'd make sense to call it Oni Treasure Hunt.
Momiji
Hmm, it'd be nice to add some other rules...
Calm down and let's all think together.
Nitori
...And, finished! Check out this prototype. I figure people can look for these during the game.
Reisen
It's pretty cool if you ask me.
Nitori
When you find one, you pin it to your outfit. That way, everyone knows how many you've found.
Nitori
Hehe, whaddya think, PLAYER? Awesome, right?
Hmm...
What do you think, Sanae?
Sanae
I think they're great.
Oh, I know. I'll ask Miss Byakuren.
Sanae
M-Miss Byakuren?
Nitori
C-C'mon, friend, pull yourself together. How're we gonna ask someone who's not here?
Hey, don't be mean!
Momiji
What's going on, PLAYER?
Look, she's right here.
Sanae
What the―?!
Nitori
Eek! Who... or WHAT are they?!
And so's everyone else!
Shadows Emerge
Aya
Ayayayaya?!
Aya
What's going on here?!
Hatate
Don't ask me! A bunch of weird shadows just showed up outta nowhere!
Hatate
Get over here, PLAYER! They could be dangerous!
Oh, I know. I'll ask Miss Byakuren.
Byakuren
A-Ask me what?
Huh? What do you mean, Momiji?
Miko
Momiji... As in the white wolf tengu Momiji? This is getting more confusing by the second.
Nitori
Eeeeeek!
Reisen
What are those shadowy things?! Are they some new kind of youkai?!
Momiji
What did you do, PLAYER?!
Huh? What do you mean, Momiji?
Sanae
What do you mean, what does she mean? Can't you see that shadow right behind you?!
Don't be silly. That's just Aya.
Nitori
Let me get this straight. You're saying that shadow IS Aya?
Sanae
...What do we do, guys?
Nitori
I dunno, but those shadows are seriously creeping me out.
Reisen
I've never seen anything like them in my world. Perhaps we should hit them with a preemptive strike.
Momiji
B-But...
Nitori
If we attack them, they might attack us back... Then PLAYER will be in EVEN MORE danger.
Reisen
I understand that, but they're far too scary to be left alone.
Reisen
They might not be showing any signs of aggression now, but who knows when that could change?
Reisen
If we all attack at once, it'll be fine. I'm sure of it.
Miko
Strange. They were so easy to defeat...
Byakuren
But it didn't seem like our attacks were hurting them.
Byakuren
Are they even alive?
Miko
They could be some sort of conceptual beings. But whatever they are...
Miko
They don't seem to pose a threat, which is good to know.
Miko
I just wish we had some means of communicating with them.
Aya
Umm, can't you hear their voices? I thought that was kinda like your thing.
Miko
I tried. But my ability only allows me to listen to those who speak.
Don't be silly. That's just Aya.
Aya
Huh?! I-I'm not being silly!
Hatate
Relax. No one said you were.
What's the matter, Aya? You look like you saw a ghost.
Aya
Just look around! Surely you can see all the―
Aya
*muffled screaming*
Hatate
B-Byakuren?! Don't tell me you've lost it, too!
Byakuren
Listen up, everyone.
Byakuren
We're all concerned about those shadowy figures, but Miss PLAYER referred to one of them as Sanae.
Byakuren
Which means there's a fair chance all of them are someone.
Nitori
So all of the shadows look like people. Big deal. That doesn't mean we can just leave them be.
Sanae
I wanna do something about them, too. But first...
Sanae
We need to figure out what they are.
Sanae
Some evil spirits are known to attack whenever they're detected.
Byakuren
And if they do attack, there's a chance Miss PLAYER will be the first one hit.
Byakuren
The good news is they're not acting aggressively. I say we just keep an eye on them for now.
Miko
So you think patience is the best option?
Miko
...I agree. But we can't let PLAYER find out they look like nothing more than shadows.
Miko
In the meantime, we can try to determine what they really are.
Midnight Meeting
Byakuren
(And so, my days of watching over PLAYER began.)
Byakuren
(We still have to come up with a new type of Easter festival, which gives me a good excuse...)
Morning, Miss Byakuren! Morning, Sanae!
Byakuren
Yes... good morning.
Byakuren
(She really can see things that I cannot.)
Byakuren
(Miss Sanae, Miss Nitori, Miss Momiji, Miss Reisen. The names vary...)
Byakuren
(But neither I nor Miko can find a pattern in who she sees and when.)
Byakuren
(I wish I knew what to do...)
What's the matter?
Byakuren
Sorry. It's not like me to zone out like that, but I'm still thinking of ideas for new Easter festivals.
Byakuren
That reminds me. Miss Hatate was looking for you earlier. She should be around here somewhere.
OK, I'll go look for her!
Byakuren
Miss PLAYER doesn't seem to have noticed anything's wrong.
Byakuren
Which is why I have to be extra careful...
Hmm, I kinda need to go.
Where was the toilet?
Faint Voice
――, ―――.
Faint Voice
――.
Huh? What's everyone talking about?
Miko
Is PLAYER asleep?
Hatate
Uh-huh. Last I saw her, she was wrapped up in her blanket.
Aya
Let's get started then...
Byakuren
Has anyone noticed something strange about Miss PLAYER's behavior recently?
Hatate
Apart from the whole talking to shadows thing, she seems like the same old PLAYER to me.
Aya
Just in case, we should go over everything we know so far.
Aya
The shadows only appear near Miss PLAYER. They don't attack us.
Miko
And communication with them is impossible... This situation's far more complex than I first thought.
Hatate
It feels way too complex for me. Maybe we should ask someone for help.
Hatate
And, I hate to say it... but PLAYER's starting to give me the heebie-jeebies.
Miko
I'd rather not ask anyone for help. The fewer people involved, the better.
Byakuren
We don't know how other people would react to the shadows. I agree―let's figure this out ourselves.
Aya
I get where you're coming from... but we haven't made any progress yet.
Aya
And pretending we can see the shadows is hard work... It's not like we can hear what Miss PLAYER hears.
Hatate
It's only a matter of time before we slip up.
Byakuren
We still need to keep her here... but you're right, we need to figure this out.
Miko
We have to deal with the shadows without letting PLAYER know anything's wrong.
Miko
It might take some time, but her safety comes first.
Miko
Oh, and while we're all here, we need to talk about the next Easter festival―
Aya
Hm? Is someone there?
Aya
Huh... Must've been my imagination.
I was too sleepy to listen the whole time.
But they were talking about the Easter festivals...
Without me.
The Telephone Game
Meanwhile, in the L2^12 Universe...
Sanae
We really can't afford to let them be.
Nitori
Wh-Who?
Sanae
The shadows creeping around Miss PLAYER, of course!
Reisen
You're right, doing nothing isn't an option. We can't keep this up forever.
Reisen
PLAYER agreed to stick with us as our guide in this world, but others might start getting suspicious.
Sanae
Especially if what happened to me this morning happens to them.
Sanae
I thought Miss PLAYER was saying hello to me, but she was actually talking to the shadow behind me!
Momiji
They haven't attacked us so far, but who knows how long it'll stay like that.
Momiji
We need to get to the bottom of this.
Sanae
That's what I've been saying! Even if we can't figure out what they are, we gotta decide if they're bad guys or not.
Nitori
Yeah, I agree.
Momiji
So... who's going to be our leader?
Sanae
Hey, Miss Nitori?
Nitori
What's up?
Sanae
Do you reckon those special cards of yours could help us out?
Nitori
I appreciate the thought, but...
Nitori
They're not THAT special!
Sanae
Say what?!
Reisen
This is going nowhere. Luckily, I know a fair way we can pick our leader.
Reisen
No take-backs, no best-of-threes. Just one round to decide it all. Ready?
Everyone
Rock, paper, scissors... SHOOT!
Nitori
Nooo! I lost!
Sanae
That makes you our leader! Now, march right up to those shadows and tell them what's what!
Nitori
O-OK! But I need a moment to steady my nerves!
Momiji
Hold up. I don't think anyone needs to march anywhere.
Reisen
Right. Those shadows only seem to be able to talk to PLAYER. We need to communicate through her.
Nitori
R-Right. That's a huge relief...!
Nitori
All right, here goes. Get ready to see what this kappa can do!
Hmm, what are they all doing over there...?
Nitori
H-Hey, friend! Got a sec?
Sure. What's up, Nitori?
Nitori
Well, uhh, I was just wondering... is there anyone beside you right now?
Well, yeah... Hatate and Miko are right here.
Nitori
Eep! I-I mean... of course. I can totally see them, too.
Nitori
(I know Hatate better, so I guess I should try communicating with her first.)
Nitori
(But nothing I say gets through. I'll just have to...)
Nitori
So, PLAYER, the thing is, I actually came to speak to Hatate. Can you ask her how she's doing for me?
Why don't you just ask her yourself?
Nitori
I-I can't because... Umm, because...
Nitori
Because we're playing the telephone game! I'm not allowed to say a word to her.
The telephone game, huh?
Nitori
Yep! It sucks 'cause I really wanna talk to her, but my hands are completely tied. I wish SOMEONE would help me.
Nitori
*glances over at PLAYER*
Umm, OK. I guess I can talk to her for you―
Nitori
Really?! I knew you were a friend! I owe you big time!
(This telephone game sure is making her act funny...)
Gimme a sec. I'll ask her how she is.
She says she's good.
Nitori
Uh-huh, uh-huh. What else?
She wants to know if you're doing OK.
Nitori
O-Of course I am! Kappa are always cool as cucumbers. Wh-Which just so happen to be our favorite food!
Are you sure you're OK, Nitori...?
Nitori
Oops, I just remembered I've got somewhere to be! See ya later, friend!
Umm... What on earth was that all about?!
Inter-Shadow Communication
Byakuren
Miss Hatate, is that true?!
Hatate
Every word. That shadow was trying to speak to me.
Hatate
I never expected one of them to reach out to us, though...
Aya
So what did it say? Did it want something?
Hatate
Not as far as I could tell...
Hatate
I didn't talk to it directly. Apparently, it asked PLAYER to help us communicate.
Hatate
For some reason, all it wanted to know was how I was doing.
Hatate
I answered, then asked it the same question, but it couldn't seem to hear me.
Hatate
So I got PLAYER to ask it for me...
Hatate
And it started acting all surprised! Now I'm not so sure they're just shadows...
Byakuren
With a response like that, it's beyond all doubt that they're conscious beings.
Miko
I feel like that only leads to more questions, but at least we know that communication is possible now.
Byakuren
So long as Miss PLAYER is there to relay the messages back and forth...
Aya
Hey, progress is progress!
Aya
Let's find Miss PLAYER and try talking to them some more!
Aya
Hey, Miss PLAYER! We wanna chat to those shadows―I mean those friends of yours. Are they here?
Umm, just Reisen and Momiji.
Aya
Momiji, you say? In that case... Hm, what should I get you to tell her?
Why do I have to tell her?
Aya
Oh, uhh...!
Are you two fighting or something?
I know! I'll help you make-up!
Aya
That's... a great idea! We're totally NOT on speaking terms right now. Thanks so much!
Momiji
A message from Aya? ...She's right beside you, isn't she?
Yep. Maybe you should talk to her yourself―
Momiji
Here's what I want you to do. Ask her what it's like where she is.
...
Aya
Uh-huh, uh-huh. So that's what's going on there.
Got any other messages for her?
Aya
Nope. You were a huge help, Miss PLAYER, but I can take it from here!
I-If you say so...
Momiji
Not bad for a crow tengu. She's worthy of a little extra intel.
Momiji
Tell her this, PLAYER... "The crow has cawed."
What does that mean?
Momiji
That's top secret. Just focus on relaying the message exactly as I said it.
Hrmm...
(Why am I being left out?!)
A few days later...
Miko
I have a theory.
Miko
Those shadows are living beings. No doubt about it.
Miko
They refer to themselves as Nitori, Momiji, Reisen, and Sanae, and as a result of our numerous conversations...
Miko
They are clearly different from the people we know with the same names.
Byakuren
Which means, for whatever reason...
Byakuren
Inhabitants of another world's Gensokyo have appeared.
Byakuren
At least, that's the case for Miss PLAYER.
Aya
Even if we don't understand what's going on, we need to help her get back to normal.
Hatate
And "normal" means not being able to see those shadows.
Momiji
So it seems like PLAYER sees the shadows as regular people.
Nitori
And according to them, it's normal for everyone to dress like rabbits in their world.
Reisen
PLAYER can see our world AND their world, but since when did she have that kind of ability?
Sanae
I asked Miss Reimu... but she said other than the fact she's lost her memory, she's just a regular kid.
Reisen
Gahhh, nothing makes sense!
Momiji
For now, we should keep investigating the shadows without letting PLAYER know anything's wrong―
Hey, what are you guys talking about?
Nitori
When did you get there?! I thought you were off playing somewhere!
I was... but playing by myself is boring.
Sanae
Y-You're right. I'll play with you―
Why won't you tell me what's going on?
Hatate
N-Nothing. We were just talking about a bunch of really complicated stuff. We figured you'd find it boring.
Yeah, but you don't normally keep stuff secret like this.
Aya
T-True... but this is different!
Whatever! I don't care anymore!
I don't wanna be friends with any of you!
Everyone
PLAYER, wait!
All Alone
*pant* *pant* ...Where am I?
I shouldn't have gotten mad and said all that stuff.
I didn't mean to go so far...
What do I do, what do I do?!
Why couldn't I keep my big mouth shut?!
I gotta go back and apologize.
The sooner I do, the better...
But maybe they'd all prefer it if I wasn't around.
No, that's no excuse. I have to say sorry―
Arghhh!
My head feels like it's gonna explode!
What is this?!
The world's going dark!
Urgh...
Distant Voice
―! ―――!
(Who's that?)
(I can't take any more of this...)
Distant Voice
―! ―――!
(Help... me...)
Distant Voice
PLAYER!
Nitori
Don't you dare lay a finger on our friend!
Momiji
Give her back. Now.
Familiar-Looking Shadow
...!
Nitori
Eek! Why do they always show up like that?!
Aya
There are more of these guys than I thought. Let's take them down and get outta here!
Byakuren
You're right. No holding back, everyone!
Familiar-Looking Shadow
...!
Reisen
Phew, it doesn't look like she's hurt too badly.
Hatate
Quick, let's get her out of here!
Seeing Double
...
...Urgh.
Where am I?
I must've fainted...
Argh, it's so bright!
Aya
This one's no good, that one's no good...
Familiar Voice
Hehe, sounds like fun.
Hatate
Rejected, rejected, rejected... When's this gonna end?!
(This is when we were talking about the Easter festival.)
Familiar Voice
Calm down and let's all think together.
(Wait... is that me?!)
Hatate
Hang on, you haven't told us any of your ideas, PLAYER.
Miko
You're right. Children can often find simple solutions to complex problems.
Miko
Well, Miss PLAYER?
Familiar Voice
Hmm...
(I couldn't think of anything good...)
(So I asked someone else.)
Familiar Voice
What do you think, Sanae?
Huh?
Byakuren
Huh?
(I don't get it. Sanae was definitely there before!)
Aya
Umm, Miss PLAYER...
Miko
What's going on? The Moriya shrine maiden isn't here, nor did we invite her.
Familiar Voice
Hey, don't be mean!
Familiar Voice
Look, she's right here.
Eek!
Familiar Voice
And so's everyone else!
No, they're not!
Urgh, what now?!
Sanae
...So, we're gonna play oni attack while looking for hidden items, right?!
(Oh, I remember this...)
Familiar Voice
Hehe, sounds like fun.
Reisen
It'd make sense to call it Oni Treasure Hunt.
Momiji
Hmm, it'd be nice to add some other rules...
Familiar Voice
Calm down and let's all think together.
Nitori
...And, finished! Check out this prototype. I figure people can look for these during the game.
Reisen
It's pretty cool if you ask me.
Nitori
When you find one, you pin it to your outfit. That way, everyone knows how many you've found.
Nitori
Hehe, whaddya think, PLAYER? Awesome, right?
Familiar Voice
Hmm...
(I wanted to see what everyone else thought.)
Familiar Voice
What do you think, Sanae?
Sanae
I think they're great.
Familiar Voice
Oh, I know. I'll ask Miss Byakuren.
(Not this again!)
Sanae
M-Miss Byakuren?
Nitori
C-C'mon, friend, pull yourself together. How're we gonna ask someone who's not here?
Familiar Voice
Hey, don't be mean!
Momiji
What's going on, PLAYER?
Familiar Voice
Look, she's right here.
Why?! Why's this happening?!
Sanae
What the―?!
Nitori
Eek! Who... or WHAT are they?!
Familiar Voice
And so's everyone else!
Something's not right! This world's all messed up!
...Huh?
Wait... Why can I see two worlds?
I'm from Miss Byakuren's world.
I'm from Momiji's world.
This doesn't make any sense...
What world have I been living in this whole time?
Argh, my head! Not again!
A New Star
Urgh, it's so bright...
Aya
Miss PLAYER! You're awake!
Aya
Are you hurt? Dizzy? Sleepy?!
I-I'm OK.
Aya
Hey, guys! She's awake!
Miko
Glad to see you're up. I can't believe we found you passed out in a place like that.
Hatate
We were so worried about you!
Byakuren
Miss PLAYER...
What are you―?!
(She's squeezing me so tight!)
Byakuren
I'm so sorry.
Byakuren
I was withholding information and keeping you at arm's length. I thought it was for your own good...
Byakuren
But I failed to realize how it would make you feel. As a monk, I should've known better.
Miko
You're not the only one who needs to apologize. We all do.
Miko
Sorry, PLAYER.
Miko
We'll come clean and explain what's been happening to you.
Hatate
We can't keep it a secret anymore. You've been―
Talking to people who aren't here.
Aya
So you knew the whole time?!
No. I had no idea until just now―
―when I was passed out...
Miko
It's all starting to come together.
Miko
You've been witnessing events in two worlds: ours and another.
Miko
Two streams of information are entering your mind, causing it to fracture and grow unstable.
Miko
At least, that's what I suspect is happening.
Miko
We're still missing too many pieces of the puzzle to say anything definitively.
Hatate
We've gotta act fast, though. Who knows what'll happen if this keeps up.
Everything seems normal to me.
Everyone's here, talking like they always do.
Miko
It's localized to just PLAYER, but I think we should treat this as a medium incident.
Byakuren
And if we're going to resolve it, we'll need to work together with the people in the other world.
Miko
Easter is a festival about revival.
Aya
...So?
Miko
Think about it.
Miko
Revival means taking something that's died, something that's broken, and returning it to how it once was.
Miko
And that's what we need to do to save PLAYER― return her to how she was.
Miko
Which brings me to an idea I had.
Miko
Why don't we make PLAYER...
Miko
...the star of the next Easter festival?!
M-Me? The star?!
Miko
We can all work together to "revive" her.
Aya
Wait, are you serious?!
Miko
Absolutely. There's no use hiding the truth anymore. Let's spread the word of the festival.
Miko
PLAYER is loved by many. I'm sure they'll jump at the chance to come together and help her.
What's with the camera?
Hatate
It's nothing. I just wanted some photo evidence.
Hatate
But I also wanted you to take a look at what we see.
Are those dark patches...?
Aya
Yep. You might see Miss Sanae or Momiji, but all we see is these shadows.
Aya
Oya? Oyaoyaoya?
Hatate
What's the matter? If you've got something to say, say it.
Aya
Miss PLAYER, will you come over here for a sec?
Sure. But why?
Aya
The photograph I took is perfect. Everything's in focus. And yet... the perspective seems off.
Aya
Miss PLAYER...
Aya
Were you always this small?
Shrinking Hope
Meanwhile, in the L2^12 Universe...
Sanae
So I WASN'T imagining things!
Sanae
I had a feeling something was off about you, Miss PLAYER, but now there's no doubt...
Sanae
You've shrunk!
Huh... I think you're right!
Sanae
Shouldn't you be, like, more worried?!
Reisen
OK, I scanned you with my med kit... Looks like your whole body is literally getting smaller.
Reisen
But your facial features and behavior haven't changed. No wonder it took us so long to notice.
Nitori
Wh-Wh-What do we do?! At this rate, our friend will end up baby-sized!
Nitori
We were finally getting somewhere with the shadows and now this. I don't know anything about shrinking humans!
Reisen
Maybe the shadows and the shrinking are related. At the very least, this doesn't seem like some kind of illness.
Reisen
Her mind stays the same, but her body's getting smaller. This definitely isn't normal.
Reisen
The most likely cause is the medium incident. We should assume this is one of its side effects.
Reisen
PLAYER's body is being flooded with information by the two souls inhabiting it.
Reisen
But the rules of the universe won't allow this.
Reisen
For you to exist here, the excess information needs to be accounted for somehow.
Reisen
And it seems the way to do that... is to shrink your body!
Momiji
You mean PLAYER's physical data is vanishing as a side effect of the medium incident?!
Nitori
This is bad! We need help!
Nitori
You there, Hatate?! You guys got any idea how to fix this?!
Nitori
Tch. She can't hear me, can she?
No, but she can hear me!
Nitori
Let's get to business then.
Nitori
Th-This is getting more complicated by the minute...
Sanae
I wasn't expecting it to be easy, but I have NO IDEA how we're gonna fix this...
Momiji
Try not to let it get to you―that'll only make things harder. Why don't we take a break?
Momiji
I know. Let's have some food. You can't think straight on an empty stomach.
Reisen
Ew! What's the deal with that weird egg?
Momiji
I've been seeing a bunch of them lying around lately. Don't worry, pretty much everything's edible if you cook it enough.
Wait... That looks like the eggs in the Easter world.
Momiji
Are you sure?
Reisen
Why would it be here? Is this another effect of the medium incident?!
Nitori
...Huh? Where are they?
What's wrong?
Nitori
The badges... They're gone.
Sanae
You mean the ones we were gonna use to play oni attack?
Nitori
Uh-huh. How could they all disappear like this?!
Nitori
My bag was full of them. This doesn't make any sense!
Maybe the eggs and the badges swapped worlds.
Nitori
Items swapping worlds... I've never heard of anything like it.
Nitori
Momiji, you said there were more of those eggs, right?
Momiji
Yeah, they're everywhere lately.
Momiji
...Maybe they're the clue we needed!
Nitori
OK, let's gather as many of the eggs as we can.
Nitori
If we're lucky, we might find where they're all coming from.
Reisen
And that might help us figure out what started this medium incident. C'mon, everyone, we've got eggs to find!
Missing Eggs
Meanwhile, in the L2.12 Universe...
Aya
So, we just need to find these special badges?
Yep. They're super important in the other world!
Hatate
Yet somehow, they swapped places with our Easter eggs... This just keeps getting weirder.
Hatate
We might not have as much time as we thought.
Miko
No need to get too pessimistic. Let's focus our efforts on what we can do right now―
Aya
Who's doing all that shouting?!
Byakuren
I'm not sure. But it doesn't sound like they're too far away. Let's go and check it out.
Flandre
Hehehe, everyone's itching for a fight! And so am I! Let's do this!
Komachi
Who cares about the "star" of Easter? Festivals are about having fun!
Mayumi
Yeah, but... where'd all the eggs go? Is someone hoarding them?!
Urumi
Beats me. For all I know, you're hiding them somewhere.
Aya
Whoa, things are really flying off the rails.
Hatate
This is bad. Real bad. Everyone's using the festival as an excuse to battle.
Aya
I know we're supposed to stay neutral, but we have to put a stop to this.
Aya
No way! Check out what Flan's holding!
Miko
It looks like some kind of strange accessory...
Aya
It's gotta be one of the badges Miss PLAYER was talking about!
Aya
Let's put a stop to all this battling and get our hands on it.
Aya
W-We got it. So... is this one of the badges from that other world?
It sure is!
Aya
Phew! I was afraid all that battling was for nothing.
Miko
Hmm...
What is it, Miko?
(She's staring at me and the badge...)
Miko
There's more to that badge than meets the eye.
Miko
I have no doubt it's the key to putting PLAYER back to normal.
Byakuren
Why don't we split into two teams? One team can look for badges while the other tries to uncover their secrets.
Hatate
Finding all the badges won't be easy...
Byakuren
Don't worry, I have the perfect helpers in mind.
Flandre
What? I only gave you that thing 'cause I don't want it anymore.
Flandre
What I do want is eggs! Where'd they all go?
Flandre
Even the super-secret egg I was hiding in the basement poofed out of existence. That's where I found that badge.
Mayumi
All the eggs in the Animal Realm disappeared, too! You guys didn't steal them, did you?
Byakuren
I swear to the Buddha himself, we didn't.
Sannyo
No eggs means no Easter festival. And it's not just the little vampire who's bored―we all are.
Sannyo
Tempers flared, and we all started fighting... I know it was wrong of us.
Komachi
So... when's the festival starting for real?
Byakuren
I suppose it's about time we made it official.
Miko
Agreed. Everyone, I want you to gather as many people as you can.
Miko
The next Easter festival is here!
Miko
Let's all work together to save PLAYER!
Desperate Times
Reisen
I found some! Whoa, there's a ton of them buried here.
Momiji
All right, let's dig them all up.
Reisen
We've found loads already. I hope Nitori and the others are having the same luck.
Momiji
Don't worry, I'm sure they're doing great.
Momiji
Especially with all the extra helpers.
Reimu
Here's all the eggs we found in the Human Village.
Marisa
And these were all hiding in the Forest of Magic.
Reimu
Mokou and Remilia are on their way with eggs from the bamboo forest and Misty Lake.
Reimu
These things are everywhere. There were some in the Netherworld, the Underworld, and even in the Sanzu River.
Marisa
Hey, Sanae, mind if I keep one? You know, for research.
Sanae
Not a chance!
Marisa
Tch, you're just as stingy as the regular Sanae.
Sanae
Say what you like, you're not keeping any.
Nitori
Sorry, Marisa. There's just too much we don't understand about these eggs.
Nitori
We think they might actually be... PLAYER.
Reimu
Wait, what?! You think the eggs ARE PLAYER?!
Nitori
I was just as surprised as you are. But the folks in the other world came to the same conclusion.
Nitori
The eggs are like pieces of excess information. And we need all of them to get PLAYER back to her normal size.
Nitori
We might have a lot of them, but each of them is a tiny part of our friend. We can't risk losing any of them.
Sanae
The biggest problem right now is that we don't know how to use them.
Marisa
All right, you can have the lot of them. I'm sorry I asked.
Marisa
But if you hit a dead end, let me know. If they turn out to be magic items, I might be able to help.
Reimu
This medium incident sure is something, though. I could hardly believe it at first.
Reimu
Is PLAYER going to be OK?
Nitori
For now. She says she feels totally fine.
Reimu
I hope she's not just putting on a brave face...
Reimu
OK, I better head back to the village. There could be others starting to shrink.
Reimu
I'm not the sorta shrine maiden who stands around waiting for things to fix themselves. I'm going to do whatever I can.
Marisa
Hehe, you sure do worry a lot.
Reimu
Oh, lay off it. We all know you're gonna tag along.
Marisa
Well, duh! There's no way I'm gonna let you hog all the glory!
Sanae
Shall we go and check on Miss PLAYER?
Nitori
Good idea. I'm sure she's feeling pretty lonely.
...
Uhh...
Miss Byakuren, is that you?
But I thought Nitori was in the room next door...
Byakuren
Don't worry, it's me, Byakuren. Sorry for waking you.
Byakuren
You still seem pretty exhausted. It's all right, you can lie back down.
*yawn* Thanks...
???
Things are even worse than I thought.
Byakuren
Yes, her condition is worsening with each passing day.
Byakuren
Lately, she spends most of her time asleep.
Byakuren
She's struggling far more than she lets on. But she keeps it hidden so we won't worry.
Yorihime
It's admirable in a way... but keeping that much suffering bottled up isn't good for anyone.
Yorihime
She's just a child. No one would fault her for letting her pain show.
Yuyuko
The shrinking is one thing, but it's her emotional state that's of real concern. Everyone has their breaking point.
Youmu
Her senses are being overwhelmed as the walls close in around her. It's cruel to make her endure this.
Tenshi
Even Miko has those earmuffs to keep her power in check. But PLAYER's got nothing of the sort.
Yuyuko
We have to use the Easter festival to get her back to normal as quickly as possible.
Tenshi
Don't let up, Byakuren.
Byakuren
I wasn't planning to.
Momiji
(There's only so much we can do on our own.)
Momiji
(And desperate times call for desperate measures―)
???
My, what a large welcome party.
???
I don't know, it feels somewhat appropriate.
Eirin
You two are late.
Nitori
I-It's fine. Now we're all here, let's just get started.
Sanae
Ahem!
Sanae
Thank you all for coming.
Sanae
We called you here because you're the finest minds in Gensokyo... and because we need your help.
Drifting Toward Disaster
Eirin
So, in essence...
Eirin
You all want to resolve the medium incident affecting PLAYER, correct?
Eirin
Strange shadows, items swapping locations, and a girl caught between this world and another.
Eirin
I must say, it's not an easy story to believe.
Okina
You're a determined bunch. Going through all this effort to save one girl.
Yukari
You've done well to get this far on your own. I suppose it's only fair for me to share what I know.
Yukari
I've been aware of this medium incident for some time.
Nitori
You knew our friend was in trouble, and you just did nothing?!
Yukari
If I may offer an excuse, there were other, more pressing matters demanding my attention.
Nitori
Surely you could've done SOMETHING. PLAYER's really up against it.
Yukari
The other world you spoke of has drifted closer to our own.
Reisen
Drifted closer?
Yukari
The medium incident began when she first started seeing the other world. No, that's not quite right...
Yukari
It started before then. Before any of you arrived here.
Yukari
All worlds run in parallel, with each of them representing one possibility, one version of history.
Yukari
They are separated by barriers such that they never intertwine or intersect.
Yukari
And yet, it seems the barrier between our world and the other is fading.
Yukari
The real cause of the medium incident is that, for a moment, two worlds drifted far too close together.
Momiji
That can't be...
Yukari
I've been trying to determine whether this type of thing will happen again... as of yet unsuccessfully.
Nitori
Hold on. If what you're saying is true...
Nitori
Then what's happening to PLAYER is just some secondary effect of the incident.
Nitori
When our worlds got too close, information from one version of her mixed with another, like how the items swapped places.
Yukari
I had a hard time believing it myself. But it's the truth.
Momiji
In other words, the situation is far worse than we thought.
Eirin
As far as I know, there's never been a sudden convergence of worlds like this.
Eirin
You asked me here to help, but I'm not sure what help I can provide.
Okina
If Gensokyo were truly at risk, Yukari would have already acted.
Okina
But so far, she's done nothing. Which means either everything's fine...
Okina
Or there's nothing she―or any of the rest of us―can do.
Okina
So which is it, Yukari?
Yukari
Urgh, you're really going to make me say it? I tried everything I could think of...
Yukari
But it was no use. I couldn't reinforce the barrier. And I'm sure the other world's me couldn't either.
Yukari
The best I can do is use my shikigami to observe the situation. With each passing minute, the barrier is weakening.
Yukari
Gensokyo accepts all things. So perhaps we, too, should accept this as our fate.
Sanae
Not a chance! You expect us to just abandon this world and go back to our own?!
Nitori
Yeah, we'd never do that!
Reisen
It's not just Miss Reimu. EVERYONE in this world is fighting for it's survival!
Momiji
I thought you loved Gensokyo more than anyone. How can you give up on it so easily?!
Okina
They sure aren't holding back on you, Yukari... What are you going to do?
Yukari
Who said I was giving up?
Yukari
I know exactly what this calls for.
Yukari
If you're so intent on saving our world, prove it to us.
Okina
You got us, you got us. You must truly care for PLAYER.
Eirin
Indeed.
Yukari
I was searching for the perfect solution. One in which no one would be harmed.
Yukari
But it seems we no longer have the luxury of time.
Yukari
So let me ask you...
Yukari
Are you prepared to move forward, even if the road ahead is fraught with peril?
Everyone
You bet!
Yukari
Very well. We shall do all we can to help you.
Yukari
Our goal is to return the displaced information to its original world, like a child returning their toys to the toybox.
Yukari
We must restore balance.
Yukari
Which is why...
Yukari
We need you to travel to the other world.
Wishing For a Solution
One, two, three...
Sanae
Urgh... How many more are there?
Reisen
We're only about halfway through. Less complaining, more counting.
Sanae
How are we supposed to transport all these eggs, anyway? We're not gonna carry them ourselves, are we?
Nitori
Heh heh, leave that to me.
Nitori
We'll use my kappa backpack. It's stretchy AND durable!
Reisen
All those badges fit in there before, huh?
Sanae
Are you sure about this? I'd hate for your backpack to break...
Nitori
Don't worry, I've got spares.
Nitori
You never know when you're gonna stumble upon treasure, and I'd cry if I couldn't carry it home!
Reisen
...Now we just need a way to get to the other world.
Sanae
Miss Yukari and the others said they'd handle it, but maybe we should put our heads together, too.
Sanae
There's a ton of problems waiting for us on the other side. The less we bring with us, the better.
Nitori
We need a way to drop off my backpack full of eggs.
Momiji
True... but we don't have much time. By Miss Yukari's estimates, it's only a few days until the two worlds combine.
Reisen
What'll come first? That or PLAYER's two consciousnesses crashing together?
Momiji
Neither. Because we're gonna save PLAYER and Gensokyo.
Nitori
You said it. Let's finish counting these eggs, then come up with a plan!
Minamitsu
I-Is this really OK, Lady Byakuren?
Ichirin
The main hall's completely filled, but these don't look like offerings to me...
Byakuren
Sorry, you two.
Ichirin
No, no, we're fine. A little surprised, sure. But totally fine. Just doing our best not to get buried.
Byakuren
That's not what I'm sorry about.
Byakuren
I need you to load all of these badges onto the ship.
Minamitsu & Ichirin
All of them?!
Meiling
Maybe we should give them a hand...
Sakuya
We only came to deliver the badges we found in the mansion and to check in on PLAYER... but OK.
Byakuren
Hello there. How are you getting on?
Hatate
Not well...
Aya
We collected all these badges, but we have no way to transport them.
Hatate
Not to mention, we have no idea how to get to the other world. No one we know has that kinda ability.
Miko
If no ability or magic will get us there, perhaps we need to turn to less reliable methods.
Miko
If only I could think of one...
If only we had a big Seal Crystal.
Hatate
A big Seal Crystal?
Hatate
What were they, again?
Miko
I've heard my disciples speak of them. Supposedly, they grant any wish.
Byakuren
Do they really exist? It sounds to me like they would cause a whole lot of trouble.
Aya
Pretty sure they do exist. They're just really, really rare. Finding one won't be easy.
Hatate
What choice do we have? If they can grant ANY wish, transporting you to another world should be easy.
Miko
So there's a sliver of hope after all...
Hatate
PLAYER, we need you to tell the people in the other world what we're planning.
Sure thing!
Miko
Between us, we have friends all over Gensokyo. If we work together, I just know we can find a big Seal Crystal.
Best Laid Plans
...So that's the plan.
Is there anything else you want me to ask them?
Nitori
Nope, that should do. Thanks for relaying all the info.
Nitori
All right! Let's go over it one more time just to make sure we're all on the same page.
Nitori
Our mission is to find a legendary big Seal Crystal!
Sanae
And our wish is to bring our two worlds as close together as possible.
Sanae
But remember, we have to be really careful about how we phrase it.
Reisen
The key is bringing them together WITHOUT them touching. I don't wanna hear anyone say "merge" or "collide"!
Momiji
Maybe we should decide the exact phrasing with the other world folk to make sure nothing goes wrong.
Nitori
Good idea. It'll be no laughing matter if our worlds end up crashing into each other.
Nitori
Now, according to Yukari, if we bring the worlds close enough together, a pathway between them will form.
Nitori
All we have to do is find it and swap our items back! It'll be sayonara to my trusty backpack!
Nitori
With all the information back in its right location, Gensokyo― and PLAYER―should go back to normal!
Sanae
I'm still not sure about all this, but given the situation, it's our best shot.
Sanae
We can't afford to waste time. Let's go find a big Seal Crystal!
Reisen
Hop on my Earth rover, everyone. It's the fastest land vehicle there is!
Nitori
Sweet! I've wanted to ride it this whole time!
Reisen
Well then, you're in for a treat 'cause I'm going full-throttle! Hold oooooon!
Momiji
(From that day on, we designated roles and got to work.)
Momiji
(Some watched over PLAYER, some searched for the big Seal Crystal, some brought eggs to Hakurei Shrine...)
Momiji
(We rotate shifts, working around the clock. Even life in the oni world would be less intense.)
Momiji
(But Nitori seems to be working on something in secret.)
Momiji
(It's something to do with those cards of hers... but what could she be planning?)
Momiji
(Whatever it is, I'm sure she's thought it through.)
Momiji
Time's running out...
Hm? What did you say, Momiji?
Momiji
Oh, nothing. Just thinking out loud.
Gotcha...
Momiji
You look pretty sleepy. Wanna take a nap?
...OK.
Momiji
All right, hop on my back. Next stop, your bed!
*yawn* Thanks.
Momiji
(We're making good progress. There's no need to panic.)
Momiji
(Even if we're racing against time, we only get one shot at this... We can't afford to fail.)
To Save a Friend
In the L2.12 Universe, on the day of the Easter Festival...
Distant Voice
――, ――.
(Someone's calling out to me.)
Distant Voice
――, ――.
(But I'm just so sleepy.)
Distant Voice
Miss ――, can you ―― up?
Distant Voice
You have to ――.
(I can't open my eyes.)
Zzz... Zzz...
Distant Voice
She isn't waking up today, either...
Byakuren
Something's not right. These past few days, she can barely even open her eyes.
Byakuren
She said she wanted to be awake for the big day... but I guess she's not up to it.
Byakuren
Sometimes she mumbles in her sleep, but none of it makes sense. It's like her mind is all jumbled up.
Byakuren
When she does open her eyes, it's like she's staring at something in the distance. She doesn't even notice us.
Miko
Things have deteriorated quicker than I thought. It's as if the boundaries that define her are breaking down.
Miko
She may no longer know which version of herself she is.
Miko
If we want to save PLAYER, we have to act fast.
Byakuren
We've done everything we could to prepare for this day.
Miko
Aya and Hatate both did their part, too.
Byakuren
And I have faith that our allies in the other world will carry out the plan Miss PLAYER relayed to them.
Miko
Every second counts. This is our only chance.
Miko
No mistakes, no slip-ups. Adversity exists to be overcome.
Byakuren
We have everything we need. Including this.
Byakuren
The badges are loaded. The big Seal Crystal is here. All that's left is to board the ship with PLAYER.
Miko
Still, I can't believe we ended up working together. Given the past Easter festivals, this is quite the twist.
Byakuren
I was thinking the same thing. I dare say it's been rather productive.
Byakuren
When you know someone's strength, it's easier to trust them to watch your back.
Miko
Heh. I figured you'd say something like that.
Miko
Let's go, Byakuren.
Byakuren
I'm right behind you.
Miko
The resurrection ritual shall soon begin!
Miko
We board this treasure ship and cross into another world to perform a miracle and awaken PLAYER!
Byakuren
Tonight, we are all allies. Let this festival be one of unity and peace!
Byakuren & Miko
Welcome to the Easter festival!
Ability Cards
Nitori
*inventive humming* Now I just gotta slot this in like this...
Reisen
Hey, Nitori.
Nitori
What's up, Reisen? Is your quadbike acting up?
Reisen
No, it's running great, thanks to the maintenance you did on it. I'm here about something else.
Reisen
I've been wondering for a while now...
Reisen
How come you've been tinkering with those cards so much?
Nitori
These little ol' things?
Nitori
It's kinda tricky to explain... Maybe it'll be easier if I show you!
Nitori
Here goes!
Nitori
I need you to drive your quadbike around a bit, just like you normally would.
Reisen
I don't really see why... but OK.
Reisen
What the―?!
Reisen
Ahhhhh!
Reisen
What happened?! All I did was accelerate a little!
Reisen
Did you put one of those cards in my Earth rover?!
Nitori
I sure did. I call 'em Ability Cards―or ACs for short!
Nitori
Different ACs have different effects. The one you just used increases speed.
Nitori
This one makes things more durable. And this one makes your attacks more powerful.
Nitori
But there's a ton more! I'll give you a bunch to use. They should help get you out of any sticky situations.
Nitori
With worlds crashing together, who knows what'll happen? Luckily, I have an AC for every possible situation!
Reisen
That's incredible! With these cards, we can overcome any obstacle!
Nitori
Nah, they're not all-powerful.
Nitori
The effects are strictly temporary.
Nitori
But I still don't get how Sanae knew about my Ability Cards. Maybe her world's similar to mine...
Nitori
Ah, well. I guess I can just ask once everything's back to normal.
Sanae
Nitori! Reisen!
Sanae
It's almost time. We better get ready.
Momiji
Big Seal Crystal, check. Backpack filled with eggs, check. That leaves PLAYER...
...
Momiji
She's asleep, but she's here. I figured it'd be better to keep her close.
Momiji
We'll each do our best to protect her while we wait for our opportunity to throw the items across.
Sanae
We need to be careful not to get caught in the middle as the worlds collide.
Sanae
We've worked too hard just to merge with our parallel world selves and end up reintroducing ourselves to everyone.
Momiji
Heh heh.
Sanae
What's so funny, Momiji?! I'm being serious!
Momiji
I know. I was just remembering how much we all fought at first. But now here we are, trying to save Gensokyo together.
Momiji
Who could've seen this coming?
Reisen
You're right. We didn't even need that game of oni attack to settle our differences.
Nitori
It doesn't matter what worlds we're from, we make one hell of a team!
Nitori
Let's make sure PLAYER can get in on the fun next time.
Sanae
First things first... resolving this medium incident!
Momiji, Reisen & Nitori
Let's do this!
The Pathway to Victory
Sanae & Byakuren
I wish for our two worlds to come as close together as possible without colliding.
Miko
Is it done?
Byakuren
Yes. There should now be a pathway from this world to the other. We don't have much time.
Hatate
Even without PLAYER, we'll be able to spot the shadows. C'mon, let's go find them.
Aya
H-Hey, everyone! Look over there...!
Sanae
The whole world's glowing!
Nitori
This is way worse than we expected! We've gotta find the others right away!
Reisen
Sounds like it's my time to shine!
Reisen
Hop on, everyone. But be warned, it's gonna be a bumpy ride!
Reisen
Nitori, power up my Earth rover with an AC. Sanae, Momiji, you two use your Spell Cards to destroy anything in our way!
Momiji
Got it! We'll take one side each.
Reisen
Hold on tight! Here we goooo!
Aya
Stay on the ship and keep a lookout, everyone. I'm gonna go and scout ahead.
Hatate
A-Are you serious, Aya?! Who knows what'll happen if you get lost in the light?!
Aya
Relax, I'll be careful. I just don't want us to miss the shadows.
Aya
You stay here and help Miss Byakuren and Miss Miko. And look after PLAYER, too.
Hatate
Fine. But if you do anything dumb, you're on your own.
Aya
Don't worry, I'm way less dumb than you!
Aya
I'm Aya Shameimaru, Gensokyo's fastest reporter. No one can keep up with these wings!
Aya
It's time to show the world what I can really do!
Desperate Voices
The world's being absorbed by white light.
Desperate Voices
This can't be happening.
Desperate Voices
It's like Gensokyo is being reborn. It's returning to a state of purity, like the mind of a newborn.
Desperate Voices
We can't let this happen.
Desperate Voices
Keep searching! Keep searching!
Desperate Voices
They have to be here somewhere. The shadows HAVE to be here!
Desperate Voices
We have to save Gensokyo. We have to save PLAYER!
Desperate Voices
――! ――!
Desperate Voices
Was that―?!
Desperate Voices
Found 'em!
Desperate Voices
Quickly!
Desperate Voices
Take these!
Desperate Voices
Gensokyo! PLAYER!
Desperate Voices
You have to save them!
Someone's calling out to me.
I have to go to them.
Worlds Collided
Urgh, so bright...
Where is everyone?
Miko
Hey, PLAYER! Where are you?!
Byakuren
If you can hear us, say something!
I recognize those voices!
Hellooo! I can hear you!
Miko
Found her! PLAYER's OK!
Byakuren
What a relief!
Aya
Hang on, we're coming for you!
Miko
I'd say this means the Easter festival was a huge success.
Byakuren
Agreed. Now we just have to retrieve PLAYER and go tell everyone at Myouren Temple the good news.
Byakuren
The Easter Champion isn't me or you, Miko.
Byakuren
In honor of her revival, it has to be PLAYER. Let's tell everyone together.
Nitori
Look! Over there in the distance... It's PLAYER!
Sanae
If she's calling out to us like that, I'll bet she's not hurt too badly.
Reisen
When I hit the gas, I thought my heart was gonna explode...
Sanae
Me, too... But everything went to plan!
Momiji
It sure did. And whaddya know...
Momiji
I can't see the shadows anymore.
Momiji
We resolved the medium incident and saved our friend.
Reisen
Let's go and welcome her back.
Hatate
PLAYER!
Nitori
PLAYER!
I'm over here, guys!
Nitori
We all worked together to rescue you!
Nitori
Gimme a victory high-five!
Aya & Hatate
Yay!
Reisen & Nitori
All right!
Sanae & Byakuren
We did it!
Sanae & Byakuren
...Huh?
Byakuren
Wh-What are you doing here, Miss Sanae?
Sanae
What do you mean, what am I doing here? What are YOU doing here?!
Byakuren
(She looks just like the other world's Miss Sanae that Miss PLAYER described...)
Sanae
(PLAYER said everyone in the other world dresses like rabbits... and this Miss Byakuren is dressed like a rabbit...)
Sanae & Byakuren
Wait!
Everyone
Did our worlds collide?!
[L?] Spilled Milk
Yukari
Whew... That's one crisis averted!
Yay...?
Yukari
I always knew something like this COULD happen. But I never thought it actually would.
Yukari
Was this the price of their wishes? Some unavoidable outcome? No. It was nothing more than a coincidence.
Yukari
The merging of the worlds was just the trigger. Two similar yet distinct worlds, fused into a singular, greater whole.
Yukari
Worlds that drift too close are destined to collide eventually. There were plenty of things I was worried about...
Yukari
But in the end, a new world was safely born. Let's chalk this up to the power of the big Seal Crystals!
Yukari
Then again, for a miracle like this to occur, perhaps we should be thanking everyone for their efforts.
Yukari
In any case, what will become of Gensokyo from here?
Do you think something bad will happen?
Yukari
Hehe, maybe. But there's no use crying over spilled milk.
Yukari
For now, I must do all I can.
Yukari
First, two versions of you started melding. Then, the barrier between worlds weakened, and eventually, they became one...
Yukari
The same must've happened to other worlds, too. I need to scan the multiverse and check for damage.
Yukari
But...
Yukari
Never before have I seen a world where both the ordinary and extraordinary can be observed simultaneously.
Yukari
How will they adapt? Will they be able to coexist? There are infinite possibilities...
Yukari
Hehe, this might not be such a bad thing after all.
Yukari
This story has just begun. Show me how it ends.
A Brave New World
Nitori & Aya
Ahhhh!
Wh-What's happening?!
Hatate
The shadows... I can see them clearly now. This can't be good!
Reisen
Master said it herself. Two versions of the same person can't exist in one world.
Nitori
Since you guys are here, that must mean...
Nitori
Oh no... It's what we all feared!
Momiji
Did our worlds collide?!
Aya
This is bad. Like, real bad. How could this have happened?!
Sanae
Was this the price for using the big Seal Crystal? I've never heard of anyone paying a price this huge before...
Byakuren
Forget about that. There's a more pressing issue at hand.
...I-Is there something on my face?
Byakuren
Which you are you?
Come again?
Byakuren
Are you our world's PLAYER?
Byakuren
Or are you their world's PLAYER?
Byakuren
The situation was unprecedented, and our plan was far from perfect, but we did what we could to save you.
Byakuren
What we feared the most was you... becoming NOT you.
Byakuren
So please, which you are you?
I-I...
I have both sets of memories in my head.
So... I think I'm still me.
Nitori
Then let me ask you, friend―
???
Hey, everyone! I've found Lady Taishi and Miss Byakuren!
Minamitsu
Well, what do you know? PLAYER's awake. Morning, sleepy head!
Ichirin
Whoa! Does this mean...?
Futo
The Easter festival worked!
Miko
That's right...
Miko
(We didn't fully achieve our original goal of putting PLAYER back to normal...)
Miko
(But at the very least, she's awake and stable.)
Miko
(We still don't know what's happening to her...)
Miko
(But it would be wise not to cause any unnecessary panic.)
Miko
The festival was a huge success!
Byakuren
Miko! ...Can I have a quick word?
Miko
Just play along. Some things are better left unsaid.
Miko
I'm just as concerned about all of this as you. We can discuss it, but not here.
Miko
Did Confucius not say that one must consider the season when employing the people?
Byakuren
I take your point.
Byakuren
Yes, just like Miko said, everything went to plan!
Minamitsu
In that case, since we're all here...
Minamitsu
Let's have an afterparty!
Revival Celebrations
Ichirin
Let's give PLAYER a big cheer to celebrate her full recovery!
Ichirin
Hip, hip!
Crowd
Hooray!
Thanks!
I'm glad everything worked out!
Meiling
All right, everyone, dig in! We went all out with these egg dishes!
Youmu
There's more than enough to go around, so be sure to share.
Yuyuko
Grab some plates, guys. I don't know the details, but you helped out too, right?
Sanae
Yeah, I guess so...
Urumi
That makes you heroes! Easter heroes!
Sannyo
Thanks for saving PLAYER!
Momiji
Gotta say, this feels kinda nice.
Reisen
(Momiji's tail is wagging like crazy.)
Futo
We've fought each other for years... but thy help was invaluable when we were collecting badges.
Minamitsu
Right back at you. Your quick-thinking got us out of a real tricky spot.
Futo
T'was nothing. But thou hast now witnessed what Lady Taishi and her followers are capable of!
Ichirin
If her and Lady Byakuren teamed up, they'd be unstoppable!
Futo
Steady! Thou thinkest we can forget our long and rivalrous history?
Futo
Not a chance!
Nitori
Huh?! I coulda sworn she was gonna say something totally different!
Minamitsu
Fine. Let's decide once and for all who's stronger!
Miko
How shall we handle this, Byakuren?
Byakuren
Hmm...
Byakuren
Since PLAYER's back to normal, I see no harm in a friendly battle.
Miko
In that case, bring it on!
Futo
Not bad! Not bad at all!
Futo
I felt the ferocity of thy bullets in my soul!
Minamitsu
You weren't bad yourself. I could really tell how much you love Easter.
Futo
I see it now. With our brains and thy firepower, together we WOULD be unstoppable! Hahaha!
Minamitsu
You bet! Our leaders are the strongest in all of Gensokyo!
Futo
Let us talk a while. First, I shall regale you with the legend of Lady Taishi's bravery at―
Ichirin
Hey, Lady Byakuren's brave, too. I can picture her now, on the day of her revival...
They look like they're having fun.
Festivals sure are great.
Miko
We never did find a way to calm them down.
Byakuren
Well, at least they're not at each other's throats anymore. I'd say that's a pretty big step in the right direction.
Miko
There's no guarantee things will always go this well for us, though. You understand that, don't you?
Byakuren
Yes. But whatever happens, me and my followers will handle it... with your help, of course.
Miko
Huh. You've changed.
Byakuren
Haven't you?
Aya
Um, sorry to interrupt this heartwarming moment...
Hatate
We need to talk to you. And we can't have the others finding out.
Aya
Like we discussed, we're going to hold a strategy meeting. Let's wrap up the afterparty and get started.
Aya
We need somewhere less crowded than Myouren Temple, though. Let's use our gathering spot instead.
Hatate
We'll let the other-world folk know what's happening. See you again soon.
Byakuren
Understood.
Miko
One storm passes and another rolls in. And this one's looking even worse.
Byakuren
I was hoping this would all end on a happy note... but I guess not.
Another Treasure Hunt
Aya
I think this is everyone.
Reisen
Looks like it.
Aya
Well, then...
Byakuren
Before we begin...
Byakuren
I want to say thank you for helping PLAYER.
Sanae
We're the ones who should be thanking you. I don't even wanna think about what would've happened without you!
Momiji
True... But now we have a different problem on our hands.
Miko
I assume you're referring to what's happening to PLAYER. We're all very concerned.
Miko
We're all parallel versions of people from different worlds. We might look the same, but we're entirely separate beings.
Miko
Just as I'm here before you, there are other mes in other worlds. Same goes for PLAYER.
Miko
We did all we could to get her back to normal...
Miko
But we failed.
Hatate
Even with the badges and eggs back in their original worlds, we still only have one PLAYER.
Hatate
No matter how hard we searched, we couldn't find another version of her.
Miko
What's truly confounding is that she has memories of both worlds.
Miko
It's as if she was always this way...
Nitori
Ugh, how'd things get so complicated?
Nitori
I'm starting to think we never shoulda used the big Seal Crystals.
Byakuren
Right now, we just need to focus on getting both our worlds and PLAYER back to normal.
Byakuren
And also on getting all of you home.
Hatate
I heard none of you are even from the world we collided with. Sounds like you've had it rough...
Reisen
It wasn't so bad once we got used to it. PLAYER helped us out on more than one occasion.
Reisen
Still... I would like to get home. There are things I need to check on.
Nitori
But we've got no idea how to get back. I'm starting to think we might actually be done for...
S-So... what do we do?!
Hatate
I know. Let's try and find a purple Seal Crystal!
Momiji
Hmm, now you mention it, I think I heard about those when we were looking for big Seal Crystals.
But aren't they, like, super rare?
Aya
Yeah... It's not gonna be easy to find one. But it's the only idea we've got.
Hatate
Word is, they've got the power to transport people across parallel worlds. This might be your ticket home.
Sanae
ANOTHER treasure hunt, huh? ...Guess we've got no other choice, though.
Nitori
OK, let's get some sleep. Then we'll split up and start searching first thing tomorrow morning.
Reisen
That purple Seal Crystal's as good as ours!
Nue
Never heard of purple Seal Crystals.
Kogasa
If they existed, I'm sure people would've gone mad looking for them by now.
Byakuren
(No one's had any luck. The days roll by, but we're no closer to finding what we need.)
Byakuren
(It's been a week already and we don't have so much as a clue.)
Byakuren
(Things are getting bleaker by the second...)
Tenacious Tengu Heist
Meanwhile, in the tengu village...
Aya
Are you sure it's here?
Hatate
You're seriously doubting me now? After all the thoughtography and investigating? This is our only lead!
Hatate
We don't have time to waste. Come on, start looking already!
Aya
I'm not doubting you. It's just...
Aya
This is Lady Megumu's private quarters. If she catches us, we're dead!
Hatate
But this is where all the inventory gets sorted. It'll be fine if we're quick.
Hatate
Besides, I've seen other tengu coming in here plenty of times.
Aya
Yeah, but they all had permission!
Hatate
Ugh, you're so uptight. Whenever Lady Megumu's involved, you act like a totally different person.
Aya
For good reason. She's a Great Tengu! Like I said, if she catches us, we're dead. D-e-a-d, dead.
???
Hey, what are you two doing in here?
Aya
Hate to say I told you so!
Megumu
This area is off-limits. Leave. Now.
Aya
L-Lady Megumu! Please, I swear we're not doing anything suspicious!
Hatate
Found it!
Hatate
Look, a purple Seal Crystal! There's some weird note on it, but whatever, let's grab it and go!
Hatate
...Oh.
Megumu
I've been keeping that safe. Were you about to steal it without even reading the warning note?
Megumu
That Seal Crystal was found deep within the Rainbow Dragon Cave. It's extremely dangerous.
Megumu
Give it back now, and we can all pretend this never happened.
Hatate
Sorry, Lady Megumu, but I can't do that.
Megumu
Oh? And why's that?
Hatate
Because people out there need this crystal.
Hatate
If I have to fight you for it... then that's what I'll do!
Megumu
You're prepared to go that far, hm?
Megumu
Very well. But don't expect me to hold back!
Miko
So THIS is a purple Seal Crystal!
Byakuren
Great work. With this, everyone can―
Aya
What's up, guys?
Hatate
A little excitement would be nice. We literally went up against a Great Tengu to get this thing!
Sanae
We're really grateful, it's just... something doesn't feel right.
Reisen
We had a lot of time to think while we were searching for that crystal and we started wondering...
Nitori
Is it really OK for us to go home like this?
Aya
What do you mean? Surely you all want to get back.
Nitori
We do... but leaving now might be a mistake.
Nitori
We're still dealing with the fallout from the last Seal Crystals. Who's to say something won't go wrong again?
Momiji
And then there's PLAYER. We all played a part in what happened to her.
Momiji
Leaving you to pick up the pieces feels kinda awful.
Sanae
I know you went through a lot to get this Seal Crystal...
Sanae
But we've made our decision.
Speeding Into the Unknown
Familiar Voice
(How many Moons have passed since then? The world keeps spinning on as it always has.)
Aya
And now, it's time for another Easter festival, and this month's event is... the Super Oni Attack Tournament!
Aya
Once again, the star is PLAYER! All you have to do is catch her as she runs around Gensokyo!
Aya
Miss Nitori's Ability Cards are back, too. We've given each of you one at random, so be sure to check what it does.
Nitori
I can't wait to see all the creative ways you use them!
Nitori
You're even allowed to trade them―so long as both sides agree, of course!
Tenshi
Let's see what my AC does... Huh, it creates a defensive barrier. Not bad.
Yorihime
My one makes my bullets shine like a rainbow. How's that supposed to help?
Aya
There's one more special rule! If you happen to find parallel-world Momiji or parallel-world Sanae...
Aya
They'll briefly team up with you! With their help, you'll be in with a great shot of catching PLAYER!
Sanae
Yay! Do your best to find me, guys!
Momiji
Remember we're supposed to hide, OK, Sanae?
Hatate
Hold up. PLAYER's just a regular girl. Won't she get caught, like, right away?
Aya
Maybe if she was all alone. But she's not!
Reisen
OK, PLAYER, be sure to hang on tight.
Got it. I've got my seatbelt on, too!
Ichirin
Huh, who's that? Wait. It can't be...
Ichirin
Lady Byakuren?!
Futo
And Lady Taishi?!
Miko
Yep, we're teaming up with PLAYER for this one. Which means... you'll have to defeat us to win.
Miko
Now then, Byakuren, show me what your beloved steed can do!
Byakuren
You heard Miko. Today, we're rivals. Be sure not to hold back. Bye for now!
Ichirin & Futo
You've got to be kidding!
Reisen
Wow, you're a pretty slick driver.
Byakuren
You think? To be honest, I'm still a total beginner.
Reisen
(She's one gifted beginner...!)
Miko
We're going so fast! It's like riding Kurokoma all over again!
Miko
No holding back, Byakuren! Let's see what this baby can do!
Byakuren
Well, when you put it that way...
Byakuren
Namusaaaaaan!
Reisen
There's no need to go THAT quick!
(Is this really OK?)
(We gave the Seal Crystal back to Miss Megumu.)
(No one went home, and everything stayed the same.)
(Life here has started to feel pretty normal...)
(My memories from before are all fuzzy.)
(It's like they've all melted together.)
(It feels like things have always been this way.)
(Everyone else is certainly acting like they have.)
(Me, the others, this world...)
(This is how things are meant to be... right?)
Familiar Voice
I told you, didn't I? Gensokyo accepts all.
Familiar Voice
What good is a festival that only lasts one day?
Familiar Voice
Don't you agree, PLAYER?
(That voice...)
(It must've been my imagination.)
Miko
What's up, PLAYER? Find something?
No, it's nothing!
Can't this Earth rover go any faster?
Reisen
What?! Not you, too, PLAYER!
Familiar Voice
It seems like this festival is far from over...
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