Aunn Komano
Aunn Komano's Fantasy Rebirth Story
Aunn
Hey, Miss PLAYER!
Hey, Aunn!
Aunn
I knew you'd make it back here safely.
Where are Reimu and the others?!
Aunn
Relax. They're fine.
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You just missed them. They left not long ago in pursuit of their new goal.
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Now it's my job to deliver you to your destination...
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Using... teleportation?
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Or maybe it was with bunrei... I can't believe I forgot!
I was worried seeing you act all serious.
But you're still the same old Aunn!
Aunn
Sorry. I lost my cool for a moment there. Things are all pretty tense.
Aunn
But it's OK. You're back at the shrine, now.
Aunn
It's honestly a huge relief!
Th-That's good to hear...
Aunn
So, did you finish your task?
Aunn
Many of those outfits were left behind by Miss Yukari.
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Although, it's not like she's passed away. Sure, she disappeared, but maybe she'll return.
Aunn
That's what a certain someone said, anyway.
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She also said that only after all of the outfits have been given out, can they finally begin fulfilling their purpose.
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So tell me.
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Did you do it?
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Did you give everyone...
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...their Fantasy Rebirth outfits?
I sure did.
(I wonder what'll happen now!)
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It seems like you're telling the truth.
Aunn
But I suppose you've always been an honest person. There was no need to doubt you.
Aunn
There should be a least a handful of outfits left, but those don't count.
You really are acting strange today.
Aunn
Hehe. That's because right now, I'm basically a divine messenger.
Aunn
Wait. That's what komainu are supposed to be. Hehe...
So you're working for a god?
Aunn
Uh-huh.
Which means that "certain someone" is Miss Okina.
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...Correct.
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I've told you this before, but...
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As the divine beast guardian of Hakurei Shrine, I've always watched over Gensokyo.
Aunn
But I look the way I do now thanks to Miss Okina. In that sense, she's like my mother.
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The Lost Word Incident is an incident unlike all those that came before it.
Aunn
Grasping the scope of what's happening isn't easy. But everything we've seen so far can't be undone.
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There's almost nothing I can do to help... I'm a divine beast, but not a strong one.
Aunn...
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I'm weak... but that doesn't matter.
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I've watched over Hakurei Shrine and seen Gensokyo's history unfold.
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And I've also watched over Miss Reimu as she's grown.
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No matter what, I have to protect the shrine and await her return.
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C'mon, Miss PLAYER. It's time for you to go and see Miss Okina in the Land of the Back Door.
...
Aunn
What's the matter?
Well, umm...
Aunn
Is this my Fantasy Rebirth outfit?! Surely you could've given it to me later!
Actually, I couldn't.
This is the same way I've given everyone their outfits.
I think the timing is important...
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Oh...!
Aunn
O-OK. I'm sure you're right.
Aunn
It's... It's...
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*sob* *sob*
Aunn?!
Aunn
I-I'm OK! This is just a little overwhelming...
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Really, I'm fine. I'm done crying.
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I know why Miss Okina wanted me to have this outfit.
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It's not just Gensokyo's history I have to protect.
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But the history of komainu, how we came to Japan, and more than anything else... my own history.
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That's what she wants.
Aunn
Let's not put this off any longer, Miss PLAYER. Miss Okina and her two servants are waiting.
Sorry, Aunn.
I'm not ready just yet.
Aunn
Oh... Is everything all right?
Aunn
You're not hurt, are you?! I should've noticed sooner!
No, it's nothing like that.
It's just... it wasn't easy delivering all the outfits.
And... I'm tired. Can we stay and talk a little longer?
Aunn
Sure we can! I hope you don't mind my company!
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...So, yeah.
Aunn
I'm proud to say I witnessed most of the stuff written in the Gensokyo Record and the Gensokyo Chronicle firsthand!
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I saw the Miyadeguchi clan and the orb maker come and go, and I watched over all the Hakurei shrine maidens to date.
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I even saw the Child of Miare's birth celebration...
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Oh no! Listen to me rambling on and on!
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I was just having so much fun...!
Don't worry. I enjoyed listening to you.
In fact, I feel ready to get back out there now.
Thanks, Aunn!
Aunn
Oh...!
Aunn
I should be the one thanking you, Miss PLAYER!
Aunn
Between the task Miss Okina gave me and having to accept my own weakness, my head's been a mess.
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But I feel better now. I'm ready to take you to the Land of the Back Door!
Aunn
You're supposed to go there via a jizou's back...
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But komainu always come in pairs, so I exist in two places at once.
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Which means I can travel between them in an instant. Miss Okina told me that.
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And I've used that power to help her with her parallel word investigation in secret.
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I'm pretty confident with it!
W-Wow!
(One day, she'll realize just how amazing that power is!)
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Third time's the charm. C'mon, Miss PLAYER. Let's go―
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To the Land of the Back Door!
Costume Presentation
Aunn
Lady Okina and Lady Yukari tried to use my ability to investigate para... far-away worlds. They called me a second Laika, whatever that means. Their tests failed, so I was told they didn't need my help anymore. Did that make any sense to you?
