Keine Kamishirasawa
Keine Kamishirasawa's Fantasy Rebirth Story
Keine
...There you are, PLAYER.
Hi, Miss Keine...
Keine
You've seen it, haven't you? The Lost Word Incident... is here.
Yeah...
I can't believe what it's doing to people.
Why them? Why the villagers?
Keine
Don't think about that now. It'll only break your heart further.
Keine
*sigh*
Keine
I won't pretend I'm doing any better, though. My heart's just as broken as yours.
Keine
If we face the incident, maybe we can still do something. If only I'd acted sooner...
Keine
As a historian, a teacher, and a half-youkai beast who guards the village―
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No.
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As the one entrusted with protecting the children's future.
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I... I...
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I should've done whatever it took to save them.
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But I didn't. And now, I'm drowning in my own regret.
Keine
I feel like I can still hear all their little voices.
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How sweet they were.
Miss Keine...
Keine
Sorry. I'm your teacher. I shouldn't cry in front of you like that.
Keine
I spoke with Mokou before you arrived. Her kind words should've been enough to put my mind at ease.
Keine
It seems that wasn't quite the case. But I'm starting to feel a little better now.
Keine
Don't worry.
But... I am worried. I-I can't...
Keine
PLAYER! A-Are you OK?!
Everything's spiraling out of control so fast...
I've been trying to help... but I can't keep up.
M-Miss Keine?
Y-You're squeezing me kinda tight...!
Keine
Hah. I really am an awful teacher.
Keine
I was so focused on myself that I didn't realize you've been having a far harder time than me.
Keine
I wasn't there for you, but I am now. Come on, you've earned a rest.
Miss Keine... thank you.
Keine
That's it. Just try and relax.
Keine
It's time for your final lesson...
Keine
...I know none of that was much different from what I've taught you in the past.
Keine
I just wanted to remind you of the importance of history.
Keine
Do you have any questions?
So... history is just an illusion?
Keine
Essentially, yes. History is not simply a list of events that transpired.
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History is discovered, categorized, and compared. We use it to construct a narrative explaining how we got here.
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A new discovery can flip that narrative on its head. And if the narrative changes, so does the present... and future.
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History is the torch with which we shine light on the future. One day, all of us will become a part of it.
Keine
It's all an illusion. We can use Gensokyo's history to glimpse the outside world's.
But will that help us stop the Lost Word Incident?
Keine
Umm, good question...
Keine
With things the way they are, I don't know if the incident can be stopped with knowledge of history alone.
Keine
But that's certainly the sort of idea Yukari Yakumo might conceive of.
...!
Keine
A youkai is someone who isn't human. And Yukari is a pure youkai.
Keine
Youkai think and interact with the world totally differently from humans. They exhibit wholly unique behavioral tendencies.
Keine
I'm only half youkai, but even pure youkai can't tell what their kin are thinking.
Keine
And yet...
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I can't imagine she'd send you here without some sort of plan.
Keine
I have to believe in her. After all, she's one of Gensokyo's greater youkai.
I believe in her, too.
Keine
I see... So this is a gift from her.
It's been hectic, but she said it was finally your turn.
Keine
To tell you the truth, I thought I'd have to wait a little longer. But I'm glad I was wrong.
Keine
Wow!
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I don't know why, but this reminds me of when I became a half beast.
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On that fateful day, I accepted my duty as a true historian. I'd all but forgotten about it...
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But Yukari gave me this so I wouldn't forget again, didn't she?
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Whatever happens, I'll fight till the very end.
Miss Keine!
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In all likelihood what you saw before will happen again... And not just once. The villagers are in grave danger.
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Including the children.
Keine
I came back here hoping to find a clue to help stop this... but we can talk about that later.
Keine
For now, will you help me get everyone out of the village?
Of course!
Keine
We'll lead everyone to the Hieda Residence. If we're lucky, there's already a strategy meeting underway there.
Keine
I'll find Mokou and head toward Geidontei with her. You need to help the children. I suggest you look near Suzunaan first.
Keine
I expect they're all frightened. Be sure to give each of them a big hug.
Just like how you hugged me!
And how Mokou hugged you!
Keine
?!
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I-I don't know what you're talking about! Sh-She didn't...!
Keine
Oh, who am I kidding... You're right.
Keine
Now go save those kids!
Yes, ma'am!
Keine
Come on. There's no time to spare!
Costume Presentation
Keine
Understanding the big incident might help us understand your lost memories. To think Gensokyo's history could be linked to an individual's memories... But I suppose there's a precedent with the Children of Miare. Are the sages aware of this?
