Son Biten
Son Biten's Fantasy Rebirth Story
Hmm, she should be around here somewhere...
???
Heeey!
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If it isn't PLAYER! What're you doing here at a time like this?
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This is yamanba territory, you know? If you're not careful, you might never be able to leave!
It was actually Miss Nemuno who brought me here.
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Oh, you got a yamanba guided tour!
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You're weirdly well-suited to the mountains. But in a different way from Sanae.
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The Lost Word Incident's been causing all sorts of mayhem. What do you know?
Well, uhh...
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People have been turning into, you know... NOT people.
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It's all right, you don't have to say any more. I've heard enough from Sanae, my monkeys, and the kuda-gitsune.
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What I'm tryna say is... you can relax.
(Eek! She's squeezing so tight!)
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The mountain youkai usually just bicker. But now, they're putting their heads together to come up with a plan.
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Something's clearly changed. This is nothing like when the sanctuary was sealed off.
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Back then, we figured everything would work itself out eventually. Not this time, though.
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I tried talking to Lady Yachie and Lady Zanmu, and even they seem concerned.
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But...
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You don't need to worry, PLAYER.
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I'm the Great Sage Equal to Heaven. I can protect one human girl.
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You're safe with me.
...
(She's lying. I can feel her shaking.)
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...So, yeah.
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Moriya Shrine parties are nice, but the Hakurei Shrine ones are the best!
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The Hakurei Shrine parties aren't that big.
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But if you look across them all, there's hardly anyone who hasn't shown up at least once.
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Lady Yachie and the others from the Animal Realm attend, and even big shots like Lady Zanmu show up for a drink.
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There are gods I rarely see on the Youkai Mountain, celestials, ghosts from the Netherworld, even outside world humans.
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When you think about it, Hakurei Shrine really is weird! It's like it has its own set of rules!
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The party vibes are like my get-togethers with the monkeys. Chilled out and perfect for letting loose.
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Did I tell you? We drink stuff we brewed ourselves and anything we can steal from the yamanba.
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I often ask people why they go to the parties. "The shrine maiden doesn't take no for an answer." "To network."
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"As part of a plot to take over Gensokyo." "Because they're fun."
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It's not that they're lying. But I get the feeling everyone's holding back.
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I'm a party-goer too, so I get it! It's hard to explain...
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But I feel like parties at the shrine... are what Gensokyo is supposed to be about.
I get the same feeling!
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You do, huh?
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I'm still pretty new here. I only got this form after eating a really powerful phantom.
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Actually, that's not quite right. I've been the Great Sage Equal to Heaven for ages, haha!
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Ahem. My point is that because I'm new here, I can see things more objectively.
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And there's something I've noticed.
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Even if Reimu didn't intend it, Gensokyo feels like it's being ruled by Hakurei Shrine!
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That's it. I thought things through like Lady Yachie and Lady Zanmu would, and that was my conclusion.
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You're free to laugh it off. I am a monkey, after all!
No... That actually sounds really important!
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For real? All that thinking paid off.
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I'm glad I told you.
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If only I were the real Great Sage Equal to Heaven...
Huh?
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The legendary Great Sage Equal to Heaven was wiser than the gods and wielded unstoppable power.
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With that, I could've put a stop to the Lost Word Incident.
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If only...
I don't know if you're the "real" one or not...
But you ARE the Great Sage Equal to Heaven.
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*gasp*
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You're right. Even the real deal started out as a plain monkey.
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They had no wisdom, no power. They had to earn them.
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Just like I will. Because I'm...
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The Great Sage Equal to Heaven.
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I guess they were born from some special egg...
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But let's forget about that!
That's the spirit!
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Is this from Lady Zanmu and Lady Yachie?!
It's from the sages of Gensokyo, with their approval.
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Whoa!
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It's beautiful! And it fits me perfectly!
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I can't wait to show it off to the other monkeys. They'll be like, "Wear it every day, Boss!"
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Thanks, PLAYER. I understand what it means to receive one of these outfits.
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I have to own what I said.
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I'm the Great Sage Equal to Heaven. And this is Gensokyo.
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I understand the power of names―declaring who you are to the world.
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Yes.
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I won't shy away from my name anymore. I'll protect this land and everyone in it.
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Just you watch!
Costume Presentation
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The Great Sage accompanied a priest, overcoming hardships and defeating youkai. I don't wanna go to India, but since I call myself the Great Sage, I need to be brave. I'm gonna stick with you so I can help with Lady Yachie's scheming. That cool?
