Three notes:
1. I'm not a professional translator, and I'm still learning Japanese. I make dumb errors. D: Also, I favour things that sound nice in English over things that are 100% true to Japanese. I don't like throwing in pop culture references left, right and center, but sometimes my lines won't be exactly what the Japanese says. If you want a perfect translation, wait until NISA pick up the game. Or...wait, that won't work either. Pray that Atlus get it? XD
2. I'm not familiar with Ar Tonelico lore in English. I only know the Japanese names of a bunch of stuff that's constant throughout the series. I also have to take a stab at the romanisation of many names and terms, and chances are I won't get all of them right. Please correct me if you see something that's not consistent with the English. ^^
3. I'm only really putting this here for interest's sake. I play games very slowly even when I'm not translating every line, so I'm not sure it'll be much use. Also, since it's a game with a branching narrative and lots of hidden scenes, I'll probably only translate what I see. D: Still, I hope it comes in useful for someone~!
(Aoto wakes up):
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
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?????:
Hey Aoto! Damn kid...
?????:
What the hell makes you think
you can cut work halfway through the day?
Aoto:
Agh!
Aoto:
You're going to regret messing with...
Huh? Boss!?
Boss:
Watch your mouth, kid. You think I'll take lip
like that from someone who's been snoring his ass off
here since noon?
Boss:
Maybe it's just my imagination, but I seem
to remember telling you this morning that you had repairs
to do on the shrine.
Aoto:
Repairs? I finished 'em ages ago.
Boss:
Huh?
That was pretty quick.
Aoto:
Heh...I've been doing construction work here for
five years, y'know? Stuff like that's a piece of cake
for me now.
Boss:
Hmph...aren't we a busy bee.
Since you seem to like work so much, how
about I give you something else to get busy with?
Aoto:
Huh?
Boss:
There's a place in Kamibasami where there
was a landslide a while back. I'll leave the
repairs to you.
Aoto:
Tch...so it's overtime, huh?
Boss:
You're pretty handy when it comes to high
places, right? It's right next door to your house, too.
Go get cracking. I'm counting on you.
Aoto:
Man, what a pain...
Aaa...so tired...
Aoto:
I'll get a little more shuteye
before heading out.
(BLACK SCREEN)
?????:
Guh...so this is it...?
?????:
Don't die, Kiraha!
?????:
Run!
?????:
Give it up already! You're done for!
(BACK TO AOTO. WAKE UP AOTO YOU HAVE WORK TO DO. ALSO THERE'S A BODYBUILDER IN A SKIRT OUTSIDE)
Aoto:
Huh!?
What's making all that noise!?
Aoto:
Better go check it out.
(Battle with Mute):
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
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Aoto:
W...what the!?
The Clusternia army?
Aoto:
Someone's hurt!
Something's weird here. I'd better lend a hand.
Aoto:
Hold it!
?????:
Huh? Who the hell are you?
Aoto:
That's my line.
What brings a high and mighty officer of the Clusternia army down from her tower to mingle with us lowly citizens of the Great Claw?
?????:
None of your business.
A weedy little punk like you shouldn't
go butting into other people's affairs.
Aoto:
Wh...!? Like you're not just a pile of muscles with a head attached.
Being a man's about more than muscles, y'know.
?????:
'Man'!? 'MAN'!?
Are you blind or something!?
Aoto:
...huh?
?????:
What part of the pure, sweet figure
before you is manly!?
Aoto:
All of it!
?????:
How could anyone look at me
and see anything other than a pure, innocent maiden!?
Aoto:
That's quite a punchline coming from a shemale!
?????:
Who are you?
Aoto:
Heh...just a humble citizen trying to do a good deed.
Aoto:
I don't know your situation, but I'm not gonna let
the Clusternia army have their way here in the Great Claw.
So how's about I lend a hand?
?????:
I would be grateful for your assistance.
Can I also ask a favour of you?
Aoto:
Eh...?
?????:
I'm nearing my limits.
I'll take care of the enemies while I can
still move, but after that I'd like to entrust her safety to you.
Aoto:
'Her'...? Who do you mean?
?????:
You'll find out soon enough.
Can I trust you?
Aoto:
Y...yeah.
I don't really get it, but leave it to me.
?????:
What're you mumbling about!?
Bring it on already, you little runt!
(Mute attacks, and I laugh. CUTYPUMP is the most hilarious thing ever, and suits the character so perfectly. XD Also, her running animation is so gangly and silly)
?????:
H...how is he so strong?
Is he more than just some brat?
Aoto:
Hah...hah...
How 'bout that? Guess reyvateils
aren't so scary without magic, huh?
?????:
Grr...don't get cocky!
C'mere and I'll blow your head off with my magic!
Clusternia Soldier:
You mustn't do that, Lady Mute.
If you do any more damage, things will
spiral out of control.
Mute:
Shut up!
You think you can give me orders!?
Clusternia Soldier:
This is bad. We can't let her lose it
any more. Let's withdraw for now!
Clusternia Soldier:
O...okay!
Mute:
H...hey! Lemme go!
Let go of my ARRRRRRRRRMS!
Aoto:
W...what the heck was with her?
?????:
I leave the rest...to you...
Aoto:
Eh?
Aoto:
H...huh!?
What's going on!?
?????:
U...ugh...
Aoto:
Hey! Are you still alive!?
Who are you!?
?????:
My name is...Kiraha...
Aoto:
Hey, hang in there!
I'll go and fetch a doctor!
Kiraha:
I'm finished...
Don't worry about me...
Just take care of...her... Take care of Saki...
Aoto:
Saki...?
You mean the girl lying there?
Kiraha:
Yes... Saki is being...pursued...
By the Clusternia forces...
Aoto:
The army!? Why?
Kiraha:
That's right...take this...
Aoto:
(This pendant... It's exactly the same
as the one I keep as a memento of Dad.
But why...?)
Kiraha:
Please...give this...to...my...son...
Aoto:
Your son...?
Who is he!?
Kiraha:
…..
Aoto:
Hey! No! Hang on!
Aoto:
He's gone...
What should I do...?
Saki:
A...ah...
Aoto:
Hey, are you okay?
What on earth happened to...
Saki:
Hn...
Saki:
Ah!
Who are you!? I...where...
Aoto:
Don't you remember anything?
Saki:
Kiraha...?
Kiraha! No! Don't die... Don't...
Aoto:
How did you know him?
Saki:
He... He's always protected me...
I owe him everything...
Aoto:
….
Saki:
(crying)
???:
Saki!
Saki:
Gramps!
Man:
You have to get out of here. The Clusternia
army are searching the village for you.
Man:
A...aaaaah!
Someone's lying there!
Man:
That's...Kiraha!?
What happened!? Is he dead!?
Aoto:
The Clusternia army got him.
Man:
Damn it, those bastards...!
They screw everything up!
Aoto:
I'll leave him to you two.
Man:
Huh?
Aoto:
Let's go.
We have to get out of the village.
Saki:
Eh...? B...but...
Aoto:
Come on!
My name's Aoto. I was asked to look after you.
Saki:
…?
Aoto...
Man:
H...hurry!
You still have time to catch an airbus and get far away from here.
Man:
Hurry to the bus terminal!
(Hello Tatsumi!)
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
-
Aoto:
Huh? That's weird...
There's usually an airbus due around this time.
?????:
Whatcha doing, Aoto?
Aoto:
Tatsumi!
Tatsumi:
Who's she? Your girlfriend?
Aoto:
Girlf-...! Quit joking around.
I just met her.
Aoto:
She's called Saki, and...
Well...it's complicated.
Saki:
…..
Tatsumi:
Hmm...you look pretty down. Are you okay?
Saki:
…..
Aoto:
I'll introduce you, Saki. This is Tatsumi.
Saki:
...Tatsumi?
Tatsumi:
Good to meetcha.
Aoto:
We met a while back.
He came here a month ago to
hone his skills with a V-Board.
Saki:
I see... Hello...
Tatsumi:
Are you waiting on an airbus?
Aoto:
Yeah. Doesn't seem to be coming, though.
Tatsumi:
I've been hanging around here a while now,
and I haven't seen a single one.
Aoto:
Not even one?
That's weird... Maybe there was an accident or something?
Tatsumi:
I guess. Don't really know the details.
Aoto:
Damn it... If we don't get out of here soon, they're
going to catch up to us.
Tatsumi:
'Catch up'? You're on the run?
Aoto:
Well...yeah...there was sort of an...
unfortunate incident...
Tatsumi:
Unfortunate incident?
Clusternia Soldier:
Found them!
Clusternia Soldier:
That's her!
Aoto:
Tch...
Looks like they found us.
Clusternia Soldier:
We'll take custody of that girl now, boy.
Aoto:
'fraid that's not going to happen.
Clusternia Soldier:
What?
Aoto:
I'm saying that I won't hand her over to creeps
like you.
Saki:
A...Aoto...
Clusternia Soldier:
If you insist on opposing us...then we'll just have to
take her by force!
Tatsumi:
!!!
Aoto:
Tch...like moths to a flame...!
Tatsumi:
Need a hand?
Aoto:
…?
Tatsumi:
I don't really know the details,
but bringing a whole mob to take on
two people seems pretty unfair.
Tatsumi:
I guess I owe you for telling me a bunch of
good V-Board spots, too.
Aoto:
Right, I'm counting on you, Tatsumi.
Tatsumi:
Here we go.
(BATTLE)
Clusternia Soldier:
Not bad, boy. I suppose we should've
expected as much after you drove off
Lady Mute. But I wonder how long you can keep
this up?
Aoto:
Heh, you keep lining 'em up and I'll keep knocking
'em down.
Clusternia Soldier:
I wonder if you'd say the same knowing that we'll
hold the entire village accountable for your
violent behaviour?
Aoto:
Tch...you guys just can't sink any lower...
Clusternia Soldier:
If you still mean to resist us, we won't hold back.
Aoto:
Huh? A robot...!?
Clusternia Soldier:
It's not too late, you know.
Hand over the girl, or we'll set
it loose on you.
Saki:
Aoto...
Aoto:
Listen you blockheads, there isn't
a guy in the world who'd run away from
a promise he made to a girl!
Tatsumi:
Hey Aoto, this is...
Saki:
U...umm... I'll help too! I know I look
weak, but I'm a reyvateil, so I'm sure I
can help!
Aoto:
What...?
You're a reyvateil...?
Tatsumi:
That's handy.
We're counting on you, Saki.
Saki:
I'll do my best!
(BATTLE. Yay reyvateils~)
Aoto:
Saki, you're...
Tatsumi:
Aoto, they're bringing in reinforcements!
Aoto:
Damn it, they just keep on coming...
Tatsumi:
We can't take on this many.
We're at a total disadvantage.
Saki:
Aoto...Tatsumi...
Aoto:
…?
Saki:
I'm sorry, both of you!
Aoto:
Saki...
Saki:
I can't cause you any more trouble.
Get out of here while I hold them off!
Aoto:
'Hold them off'...?
There's no way you can do that on your own!
Saki:
I can!
Aoto:
How!?
Saki:
I'll pray!
Aoto:
'Pray'...?
Saki:
Yes!
Aoto:
Saki, it's okay. I'll be able to take on these...
Saki:
Please...grant me power...
Saki:
Grant me your power!
Aoto:
H...huh!?
Saki:
Please...help us...
Saki and Tatsumi:
!!!
Clusternia Soldier:
W...what!?
She turned people into...cake!?
What the hell happened!?
Clusternia Soldier:
We have to withdraw!
Aoto:
What just happened!?
Aoto:
Hey, Saki! Saki!
Tatsumi:
We should get out of here. Hurry!
Aoto:
Y...yeah!
(Camping in the forest)
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
-
Tatsumi:
We should be okay here for a while.
Let's take a rest.
Aoto:
Okay.
Aoto:
What the heck was that all about?
The soldiers turned into cake...
And Saki got u...u...undressed...
Saki:
Hnnnn....
Saki:
Hmmnnn....ah...Aoto?
Aoto:
A...ah, Saki!
You woke up?
Saki:
What on earth was I doing?
Aoto:
You don't remember?
Saki:
No...not really...
Saki:
Sorry.
Aoto:
You don't need to say sorry.
Oh yeah! I had something I wanted to ask.
Back when I met you you weren't...like...in disguise or anything, were you?
Saki:
...disguise?
Aoto:
Like...as a female knight.
Who fought with the Clusternia soldiers and stuff.
Saki:
I'm sorry...I don't really understand what you're trying to say.
Aoto:
A...ah, I see.
Yeah, now that I think about it, she really was completely
different to you.
Aoto:
So anyway, that 'Kiraha' person... Who was he?
Saki:
'Kiraha'...?
Aoto:
Don't you remember him?
Saki:
I'm sorry...I don't know...
Tatsumi:
I guess it's possible that she lost some of her
memories temporarily due to the shock.
Aoto:
Ah...right...
Saki:
I'm sorry...
Aoto:
So...what about... When you said something
about praying, and then became n...naked?
Saki:
E...e...ah!
Pervert!
Aoto:
Aggggggh!
Saki:
I...I'm sorry!
It's just that you were saying such
embarrassing things...
Aoto:
So you remember THAT just fine, huh!?
Tatsumi:
...overwhelmingly puu.
Tatsumi:
Isn't there anything else you remember, Saki?
Saki:
Anything else...?
I was taking care of children.
Aoto:
Children...?
Tatsumi:
That was your job? Where did you work?
Saki:
Ougai.
Aoto:
Ougai...?
Where's that? If it's close, I'll take you home.
Saki:
I'm sorry...I don't really know where it is...
Aoto:
I see... That's a bit of a pain...
Tatsumi, know anything about Ougai?
Tatsumi:
Beats me. Never heard of it. But I know
someone who might know.
Tatsumi:
There's a pretty knowledgeable doctor who
lives in a city called Tokushie Canopy.
He might know about Ougai.
Tatsumi:
His speciality is reyvateils, too, so if we see
him he might be able to do something about her
lost memories.
Aoto:
Hey, that's a nice idea!
Didn't realise you knew so many people, Tatsumi.
Tatsumi:
Nah, it's not that...
A bunch of stuff happened, and I just met him by chance.
Tatsumi:
Is it okay with you, Saki?
Saki:
Yes! Thank you very much!
Tatsumi:
Oh, and there's one more thing I wanted to ask...
Saki:
Sure! What is it?
Tatsumi:
Are you some sort of special reyvateil?
I've never seen a reyvateil who can turn
people into cake...
Saki:
Eh...!? I don't really know...
But for as long as I can remember, whenever
I've prayed really hard God has helped me.
Aoto:
G...God?
Are you serious?
Saki:
It's true!
I used to be told that I had 'the power to
bring forth miracles'.
Aoto:
The power to bring forth...miracles...
Tatsumi:
Well, putting aside whether or not God
is giving a helping hand, you can't really deny
that we witnessed a miracle earlier.
Tatsumi:
Anyway, I think it's definitely best if we go and
ask the doctor in Tokushie Canopy some questions.
Aoto:
It's decided, then! Let's get going to Tokushie Canopy.
We have to get Saki home, after all!
Saki:
T...thank you so much!
I didn't introduce myself properly earlier, so...
I'm Saki! It's good to meet you!
Tatsumi:
It's pretty far to Tokushie Canopy. Let's camp here
for the night, and leave tomorrow.
Aoto:
Yeah, good idea.
(Mute gets chewed out)
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
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?????:
So let me see if I have this right...
Despite causing something of a mess, you
have no results to present?
Mute:
F...forgive me! But there was a boy among
the villagers who was incredibly strong.
His abilities far exceeded those of a normal human.
?????:
Is that your excuse? Even ignoring the fact
that you took a large contingent of soldiers with you,
you think encountering resistance from one boy is a reason
to withdraw?
Mute:
No, you see... It's because...
?????:
You were entrusted with the duty to
retrieve Saki with utmost haste and return her to
the homeland, were you not?
?????:
I believe you were also told that any deaths would
lead to a great deal of inconvenience, so you were
to avoid killing people if at all possible.
Mute:
T...that was because...! I was...
?????:
Spare me the worthless excuses.
Failure will not be tolerated a second time,
so I pray that you succeed.
?????:
If you fail to secure Saki this time, you will
be removed from this assignment, and stripped
of rank.
Mute:
!!!
?????:
I have pressing affairs to attend to, and I won't
be able to leave Clusternia for some time.
Make sure you have retrieved her before I return.
Mute:
Yessir!
Mute:
Tch...that little runt! He's going to pay for this!
(Introduction to Saki's talk matter)
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
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Saki:
Aoto...can I come in?
Aoto:
Saki? What's wrong?
Saki:
Sorry to bother you so late at night...
Aoto:
What happened? Did something scare you?
Saki:
N...no... Nothing in particular. It's just...
I'm scared...of being alone...
Aoto:
Saki...
Aoto:
I guess you must feel pretty helpless being
on your own after everything that's just happened...
Saki:
Yes... I'm sorry...
I've been trying my hardest not to cause
you any trouble, but...
Aoto:
Saki...
Saki:
…..
Aoto:
Hmmm...
Aoto:
Hey, here's an idea. How about from now on,
you talk to me a little every night before going to bed?
Saki:
Eh...?
Aoto:
If you have a nice chat with someone before going to bed,
you'll probably be able to sleep more easily, right?
Saki:
But that'd be so much trouble for you...
Aoto:
Not at all!
Actually, umm...well... There's a bunch of stuff I
want to talk to you about anyway.
Saki:
Aoto...
Aoto:
We only just met, right?
And during the day we've got to stay on the move,
so we don't get a chance to talk.
Aoto:
So as long as it's okay with you, I thought maybe
we could have...umm...little get togethers at night?
Aoto:
...or not?
Saki:
No no, I think it's a really good idea!
Aoto:
Really? I'm glad.
Saki:
Yep! Thanks, Aoto! I'll start looking forward to
the evenings everyday now!
Aoto:
It's decided, then!
Saki:
Aoto and Saki's secret tea parties begin here!
(This scene is 'aww' all over, and both Saki and Aoto are so cute XD)
(Saki talk matter: どうなったんだろう)
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
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Aoto:
Hey Saki, you changed people into cakes then, right?
Saki:
Eh? Cakes?
Aoto:
Oh yeah, you didn't remember that part...
Aoto:
Back when we were attacked by Clusternian soldiers,
we were saved by you praying.
Aoto:
You changed them into cakes, to boot.
Absolutely enormous ones!
Saki:
Really!? I wish I could've seen them too...
Aoto:
You like cakes?
Saki:
There's no such thing as a girl who doesn't.
Aoto:
I guess so, huh?
Saki:
I wish I could've tried those cakes...
Aoto:
Oh yeah!
There's something I wanted to ask
about that.
Aoto:
Those cakes were actually people that had
been turned into cakes, right?
Aoto:
Don't you sort of wonder what they tasted like?
Saki:
S...stop that!
Don't ask such scary questions!
Aoto:
Scary?
I figured it was a fair question.
Saki:
Ugh...I don't think I'm going to be able
to eat cakes for a long time...
(Saki talk matter: 体は平気)
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
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Aoto:
Say, Saki, are you okay?
Saki:
Eh? Did something happen to me?
Aoto:
Well, it's just that I didn't protect you
properly while you were singing.
Aoto:
You're not hurt or anything, are you?
Saki:
Thank you for worrying about me.
Saki:
But I can withstand that much no problem!
Aoto:
Is that right...? Well sorry, anyway. I'll try
not to let it happen again. I hope you'll
forgive me.
Saki:
I'm not mad or anything, so you don't need to
apologise so much!
Saki:
But be sure to take care of yourself too, okay?
Saki:
I'd be much more upset if you got hurt, even if
it was because you tried to protect me.
Aoto:
It's nice to know you care, but those sorts of
attacks aren't going to put a scratch on me.
Saki:
Even so, I don't want to see you suffering.
Saki:
So you'd better worry about yourself a little too.
Aoto:
I guess you're right.
I'll keep that in mind.
Aoto:
(Looks like I ended up making her worry instead
of cheering her up. Guess I'd better do a better job next time)
(Scene before climbing a certain ladder)
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
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Aoto;
Woah...what was that!?
Aoto:
Persistant little...!
Tatsumi:
This is bad...
It looks like they're going to sweep the whole area.
It's lucky we got away from the village so quickly.
Aoto:
Yeah, guess you're right...
But it doesn't look like we'll be able to go back to
Cielo Valley village for a while now...
Tatsumi:
Wanna cry about it?
Aoto:
S...shut up! It's not that.
I was just thinking that the boss'll be worried about me.
Tatsumi:
Now that you mention it, it might be good to find somewhere
you can use a telemo and at least let him know you're okay.
Aoto:
Yeah.
(Reach the bridge above the save point)
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
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Aoto:
Man, I'm beat!
We've been walking all day.
Saki:
A...are you okay Aoto?
Do you want me to carry you?
Aoto:
No, I'm fine!
Though that might be sort of...delicious...
Saki:
'Delicious'...?
Tatsumi:
That's enough silly chitchat.
Follow me. We can rest at this house.
Aoto:
Huh?
What is this place?
Saki:
Does a friend of yours live here?
Tatsumi:
Something like that. We can rest up and borrow
a telemo here. You said you were going to call your boss, right?
Aoto:
Oh! That's right.
You're so responsible, Tatsumi!
Saki:
So responsible!
Tatsumi:
'Responsible'...?
...let's just get going!
(SCENE MOVES TO INSIDE THE HOUSE)
Aoto:
Ah, boss?
Boss:
Aoto? Is that you, Aoto?
Aoto:
My bad. Looks like I won't be able to make
work for a...
Boss:
You think 'my bad' will cover it?
Skipping town and leaving all your work unfinished...!
Where are you, and what are you playing at!?
Aoto:
S...sorry!
But I can't tell you any specifics right now...
It'll probably be a while before I come back to the village.
Boss:
So something came up?
Aoto:
Boss, can you fill us in on what's going on there?
Are there still Clusternian soldiers poking their noses
around the place?
Boss:
Clusternia?
No, there's no soldiers around here.
Aoto:
I see. Thanks a bunch, boss!
Boss:
Hey Aoto! Is everything okay there?
Aoto:
Right now I'm just working hard so
I'll be able to come back safely.
Aoto:
See you!
Boss:
H...hey, wait a second!
Saki:
Was your boss mad?
Aoto:
He was totally pissed.
Saki:
Sorry...it's all my fault...
Aoto:
It doesn't matter!
Don't worry about it.
Tatsumi:
What did he say about the Clusternia army?
Aoto:
Apparently they've withdrawn already.
Tatsumi:
That was quick...
Things could get ugly if they head in the same
direction as us. Don't let your guard down.
Aoto:
Yeah.
We can't just hand over Saki to them.
Let's head for Tokoshie Canopy.
Saki::
I'm counting on you!
Tatsumi:
Anyway, tonight we should just...
?????:
...stay here.
Aoto:
Who are you?
?????:
Just a humble seeker of enlightenment.
It's been a while, Tatsumi.
Tatsumi:
Yeah, it really has.
Aoto:
A 'seeker'?
Seeker:
Indeed. Our religion has existed on
the Great Claw since long ago.
Seeker:
Living upon the bitter earth, people
grew to believe that true happiness was to be found
the search for enlightenment. That belief forms the foundation of our sect.
Tatsumi:
He's with the shrine that I used to be a part of,
but he left on a pilgrimage.
Tatsumi:
I was the apprentice to Gengai, another monk from
the same faction.
Aoto:
Huh, is that so...?
Saki:
Umm...are you sure we're not being any bother?
Barging in like this all of a sudden...
Seeker:
My my... It isn't often that my old eyes have been blessed
with the chance to behold such a beautiful young lady.
Saki:
E...eh!?
Seeker:
Ahahahaha!
Well, I can't offer you all the comforts of a nice hotel, but do make yourselves at home.
(NIGHTTIME)
Aoto:
ZZZZZzzzzz...
Saki:
Aoto sure is snoring loudly.
Tatsumi:
Looks like he must've turned in pretty late last night.
Saki:
He must be so tired. He ended up fighting to protect
me so many times...
Saki:
I wish I could be of some use in return...
Tatsumi:
I don't think you oughtta worry about that.
Tatsumi:
I doubt he's worrying about it himself.
He probably doesn't even see it as a bother.
Saki:
Tatsumi...
Tatsumi:
Jeez...sometimes I can't make up my mind whether
it's softheartedness or whether he gets a rush out of stuff like this...
Saki:
Heh...ehehe...
Tatsumi:
Huh? What's so funny?
Saki:
I'm sorry.
I was just thinking that you seem like really good friends.
Tatsumi:
Why'd you think that?
Saki:
Eh? Am I wrong?
Tatsumi:
…
...you're pretty weird, you know.
Saki:
…
(WINDOW BREAKS)
Saki:
A...ah!
?????:
…..
Aoto:
W...what was that!? What happened!?
Saki:
Aoto!
Tatsumi:
T...that's...Soma!
Aoto:
Soma? What the heck's a Soma?
Soma:
…..
Tatsumi:
...run.
Aoto:
Huh!?
Tatsumi:
Hurry up and run!
We don't stand a chance against this guy!
Aoto:
'Don't stand a chance'...?
Tatsumi...do you know this guy?
Tatsumi:
Who doesn't know him!?
He's Clusternia's most dangerous assassin!
Aoto:
Assassin!?
Why the hell did someone like that turn up here?
Tatsumi:
Don't ask me!
Anyway, we don't stand a chance in battle.
We need to try and create an opening to escape.
Saki:
Please...
Aoto:
Saki?
Tatsumi:
…..
Saki:
Please...
Saki:
Please... I beg that you help us.
Soma:
…!
Aoto:
Eh?
Soma:
Ugh...
Aoto:
He ran away. W...we're saved...
Saki:
E...eh?
Why? I didn't even do anything...
Seeker:
What's going on!?
Wh...!?
What happened!?
Saki:
Are you okay?
Aoto:
An assassin from Clusternia came after us.
Seeker:
What...!?
Nothing happened in my room.
Seeker:
I just heard a terribly loud noise, and came to take a look.
What a terrible turn of events...
Saki:
I'm sorry... Your window got smashed to pieces.
Seeker:
Don't worry about something like that.
None of you are hurt, are you?
Aoto:
We're okay.
Tatsumi:
Somehow.
Seeker:
That's lucky. But it's not safe for you
to stay here now that they know where you are.
You should get going as quickly as possible.
Tatsumi:
I was thinking the same thing.
Aoto:
Yeah. Sorry about the mess. We've
caused you a whole bunch of trouble.
Seeker:
It's not a problem.
I was planning on leaving for a while anyway.
I have to continue my pilgrimage.
Aoto:
Right.
Seeker:
Leave the mess here to me.
Just focus on getting away as soon as you can.
Aoto:
Will do.
Thanks for everything.
Saki:
Thank you so much.
(Party flees to a cave)
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
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Aoto:
Phew...looks like we all escaped safely.
Saki:
I'm glad everyone's okay!
Tatsumi:
...Soma freaked out and ran away as
soon as Saki started praying.
Tatsumi:
I wonder if he has some connection to
Saki's prayers?
Saki:
Whenever I pray, the stars fill me with
power. I wonder if he noticed that?
Aoto:
The stars...?
Aoto:
…!
Is this a guardian from Clusternia!?
Tatsumi:
Seems like Soma left us a parting gift.
Shouldn't have let my guard down...
Tatsumi:
This is bad, Aoto. If it gets a chance to sound
its alarms, they'll find out where we are.
Tatsumi:
We've got to smash it to pieces before it gets a chance!
Aoto:
Its shell looks pretty hard, though. I guess we'll have
to take it out with a high level song magic.
Tatsumi:
Hate to admit it, but it looks like it's all up to Saki
this time.
Saki:
I'll do my best!
I'll get a whole bunch of power from the stars
and destroy it!
Aoto:
S...Saki...
T...thanks for the help, but...
Uh...why did you get...umm...u...undressed?
Saki:
So that the stars could give me more power.
The more a reyvateil's skin is visible, the stronger
her magic becomes.
(Yes, that's really what the line says. XD)
Saki:
But it's...still totally embarrassing, so...
I can't make myself go beyond a certain point.
Tatsumi:
Well, it's because you were willing to take
off a layer that we scraped through this one, so...
Tatsumi:
I don't see any problem as long as Aoto isn't
having any sick thoughts.
Aoto:
L...like I'd think about things like that!
Tatsumi:
Really?
Aoto:
N...nah...
I'm just...a little concerned...is all.
Saki:
….
Tatsumi:
Geez...
Looks like it's going to be more of a problem
getting Aoto to accept it than Saki.
Aoto:
A...anyway, I sure am glad we got through
that okay. It's thanks to you, Saki!
Tatsumi:
You've got a long way to go, Aoto.
Aoto:
Huh?
Tatsumi:
You're looking at things too simply.
You ought to learn from this experience.
Aoto:
What!?
Like you saw that attack coming any more
than me!
Saki:
U...umm...
Please don't fight, you two!
Aoto:
Ah...no...
Tatsumi:
We're not fighting.
(Saki talk matter: 脱ぐのは命がけ)
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
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Aoto:
So you've got to take off your clothes to gain more power, right?
Saki:
Y...yes.
The more I take off, the more power the stars
grant me.
Aoto:
I see...
Wouldn't it be good to take a hot water bottle or something?
Saki:
Eh? Why?
Aoto:
For when you need to get undressed in cold places,
or places where the wind's really strong.
Aoto:
You might get sick or catch a cold otherwise.
Saki:
I'm not worried about that.
Saki:
The more I take off the more embarrassed I get,
and the more hot my body becomes!
Aoto:
Wait, was it my imagination, or did I just hear
something really incredible?
(Saki talk matter: これ、いいの？)
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
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Saki:
Aoto, you have a Rescue Syringe, right?
Aoto:
Yeah, I've got one...
What's wrong? You look sorta pale.
Saki:
It's a needle, isn't it?
Will you be okay with something like that?
Aoto:
Why wouldn't I be?
Saki:
Well there are lots of different types
of needle, right? Hypodermic needles,
IV needles...
Saki:
And I'm pretty sure that there's a precise
way of administering each one.
Aoto:
I guess so, huh?
Saki:
Will we be okay if we use them without
knowing about stuff like that?
Aoto:
That's a pretty frightening thought. Maybe
we should use other stuff from now on?
(Enter the room with Finnel)
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
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Aoto:
Huh?
Saki:
What's wrong, Aoto?
Aoto:
No, it's just...
I thought I heard a voice.
Saki:
Eh?
Tatsumi:
Making up stuff again...
Aoto:
I really did! Let's take a look around.
?????:
Somebody help me!
Aoto:
What the...!?
Tatsumi:
A girl?
Saki:
T...t...this is bad!
Aoto:
Hey! Are you okay!?
?????:
Help me!
Lemme down from here!
Saki:
W...w...what do we do, Aoto!?
Aoto:
We gotta help her quickly.
Tatsumi:
H...hey!
We're in enough trouble as is!
Aoto:
But we can't just leave her there!
Saki:
A...Aoto's right! Let's go help!
Aoto:
Right!
(PROCEED TO SPOT ABOVE FINNEL)
Aoto:
Hey! Are you alright!?
?????:
Of course I'm not alright!
I'm gonna fall!
Saki:
She's all the way down there... Aoto...
Aoto:
Just leave it to me.
I work on places like this all the time.
A cliff like this'll be no problem.
Aoto:
Can you hear me!?
I'm going to come and help now, so don't move!
?????:
O...okay...
Aoto:
Right then.
Saki:
Good luck!
Aoto:
Gotcha.
Saki:
You did it!
Aoto:
Phew. Guess I can catch
my breath now.
?????:
Ha...ha... I'm saved.
Saki:
That was amazing, Aoto!
Aoto:
Eh? R...really?
Saki:
Yep! You were so cool!
Aoto:
Ahaha...
Aoto:
Anyway, what were you doing down there?
?????:
Huh!? Well...I was...
?????:
I was going for a little walk, and
I got kinda lost.
Aoto:
Lost...?
?????:
W...what's so funny?
Aoto:
It's nothing...
Tatsumi:
…..
Saki:
Umm...I'm Saki.
What's your name? Where are you from?
Finnel:
I'm Finnel. I live in Tokoshie Canopy.
Aoto:
Tokoshie Canopy...?
Saki:
Really? That's where we're going too!
Do you want to come with us?
It's fine, right Aoto?
Aoto:
Huh? Y...yeah, I guess that might be good.
Saki:
It's settled then!
I've never had the chance to spend time
with a girl my age before, so I'm sort of happy!
Saki:
I hope we can be friends!
Finnel:
Y...yeah, me too. Pleased to meet you!
Saki:
Ehehe...I'm so glad.
Aoto:
Good for you, Saki.
Saki:
Mmhm!
Oh yes, would it be okay if I called
you Fillie?
Finnel:
F...Fillie?
Saki:
Yep! Fillie!
Don't you think it has a cute ring to it?
Finnel:
U...umm...well...it's kinda...
Aoto:
Haha! It totally suits you!
It's perfect for someone as
slow as you!
Finnel:
W...whaddaya mean by slow?
Aoto:
Well you climbed all the way up
there and couldn't get back down, right?
Gotta be pretty slow to do that.
Finnel:
H...hey, you just said it again!
Saki:
A...Aoto, stop being so mean.
Finnel:
Saki...
Saki:
Fillie isn't slow. She's
just a little bit clumsy and careless!
Finnel:
S...Saki, is that supposed to make me
feel better?
Aoto:
Ahahahaha!
It really does fit you like a glove.
Fillie!
Finnel:
H...hey, quit laughing!
And quit calling me Fillie already.
Saki:
R...really?
Then how about Fil?
Tatsumi:
Uh, not to butt in or anything...
Tatsumi:
But she's okay, right? Let's
get going already.
Finnel:
Ah!
Finnel:
Ahhhhh...!
Saki:
W...what's wrong?
Aoto:
What was that? It was really pretty!
A piece of jewellery or something?
Finnel:
Eh? Y...yeah, that's right.
It's really important to me, so I had
to put it away somewhere safe.
Tatsumi:
…..
Finnel:
So anyway, we're heading for Tokushie Canopy,
right? There are a bunch of monsters around here,
so we'd better hurry!
Saki:
Ah, wait up Fil!
It's too dangerous on your own!
Aoto:
…..
Aoto:
Hey, Tatsumi, weren't you being kinda cold?
Aoto:
You weren't exactly cooperative when we
were trying to save her, either.
Tatsumi:
I guess? I just have a bad feeling about this.
Aoto:
A bad feeling? You won't lend someone
a hand over a bad feeling?
Tatsumi:
You just trust people too easily.
Aoto:
Tch...he's really weird sometimes.
(Introduction to Finnel's talk matter)
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
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Finnel:
U...umm...
Aoto:
That voice...
Finnel?
Finnel:
Is it okay if I come in?
Aoto:
Yeah, sure.
Finnel:
S...sorry to come by so late.
Aoto:
What's wrong?
Finnel:
N...no, it's just...
I didn't get a chance to thank
you properly for helping me earlier.
Aoto:
Don't worry about it, it was nothing!
Finnel:
But you could've gotten hurt...
Aoto:
Nah, it's not so dangerous. I do construction
work, so I'm used to working on much
higher places than that.
Finnel:
Eh...!? Taller places than that!? Like everyday!?
Aoto:
Yeah, it's a total pain. The boss isn't shy
about working us to the bone.
Aoto:
Heights like that are just for starters.
When things have gotten really bad, I've had
to do my work clinging to sheer cliff faces.
Finnel:
Really!?
You're amazing, Aoto!
Aoto:
Nah, not really. Though I suppose it'd probably
be pretty hard for a certain someone who was dangling
desperately from the cliff back there.
Finnel:
Yeah, I think I'll pass...
Finnel:
Anyway, I just wanted to thank you
for saving me.
Finnel:
You're kinda interesting, though, Aoto.
When I first met you I thought you seemed
kinda rude, but talking to you now you don't seem so bad.
Aoto:
You thought I was rude...?
Finnel:
Hey... Do you think it's okay if maybe...
We could chat again some night?
Aoto:
Huh? Yeah, sure thing.
Finnel:
Ehehe, thanks!
I probably ought to be heading off to bed now.
See you tomorrow!
Aoto:
Yeah, sleep well.
Finnel:
Will do!
(Saki talk matter: フィルちゃんのこと)
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
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Saki:
Fil is pretty athletic, isn't she?
Aoto:
Eh? Why?
Saki:
She managed to climb all the way up there.
I'm useless at physical exercise, so it'd definitely be impossible for me.
Aoto:
No no, you've got it all wrong.
Aoto:
Someone who's really athletic should be able to
get DOWN from the places they climb up to.
Aoto:
More than athletic, I'd say she's just a regular old tomboy
who doesn't know when to quit.
Saki:
That just shows that she's full of energy.
I think it's nice and cute!
Aoto:
Yeah, I guess maybe...
Saki:
And to be honest, I'm just a little jealous of her.
Saki:
I'd like to be the sort of girl who was athletic
enough to climb up to high places like that on her own.
Aoto:
I'm not sure that'd be such a good thing...
Aoto:
(Maybe if her energy actually lasted 'til she got back down again...)
(Finnel talk matter: 何やってんだ？)
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
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Aoto:
Hey, are you afraid of heights of something?
Finnel:
N...not at all!
I'm not scared in the slightest!
Aoto:
Then how come you got stuck and had to call for help?
Aoto:
If you weren't scared, you would've been fine, right?
Finnel:
T...that's true.
Finnel:
...but it's really not that I don't like high places.
Finnel:
Just...places without too many footholds.
Aoto:
Got it.
Finnel:
There's barely any footholds in the cliffs around
here, right?
Finnel:
When I stand in a place like that, I feel
like the ground below me is going to swallow me up.
Aoto:
Ahh, I know the feeling.
Aoto:
I felt the same way when I first started work
and got asked to work in places without many footholds.
Aoto:
But if you feel that way, you just shouldn't go
there by yourself.
Finnel:
It's not like I wanted to go...
Aoto:
Eh? Did you say something?
Finnel:
No no, nothing!
(Finnel talk matter: 変わってるよね)
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
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Finnel:
Your weapon's really weird, isn't it Aoto?
Aoto:
I probably shouldn't be saying this,
but I agree.
Finnel:
Is it a drill, is it a sword, or is it a pair of scissors?
It's like a hotpot of different weapons!
Aoto:
That's not the nicest way of putting it, but...
Yeah, you're right.
Aoto:
But because of that it can do a whole bunch
of things. It's really useful!
Finnel:
I guess so, but...
Aoto:
Of course there's the problem of how heavy it is...
Finnel:
You really ought to think about changing it.
(Enter Tokushie Canopy)
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
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Saki:
So this is Tokushie Canopy!
It feels bright and dark all at once. How mysterious...
Finnel:
I guess this is goodbye, then!
Aoto:
Huh? I can see you to your house, at least.
Finnel:
It's fine! It's safe here anyway, and I'll be
fine on my own. Catch you later!
Saki:
What was up with Fil?
Aoto:
Beats me. Maybe she needed the toilet or something?
Tatsumi:
Let's get going too. Head for HikariGojyo's Clinic.
Aoto:
Is that where the knowledgeable doctor you mentioned
earlier works?
Tatsumi:
That's right.
Aoto:
Right, let's hurry then. Where is it?
Tatsumi:
Uhh...where was it again...?
Aoto:
Jeez, get it together...
Tatsumi:
I'm pretty sure it was quite far into the city.
In a place called Backlight Market...
Aoto:
Got it. Let's go take a look.
(Go to Backlight Market)
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
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Aoto:
Is this the place you were talking about?
Tatsumi:
Yep. Let's go in.
Nurse:
Hello! Are you wanting a checkup?
Aoto:
Uh...yeah.
We came here after hearing that there was
a doctor who treated reyvateils.
Nurse:
The doctor is currently out on his rounds.
Can you wait a while?
Aoto:
Drat, that throws a spanner into things.
What should we do?
Tatsumi:
We can't really do anything about it if
he's not here. Let's come back later. Luckily she doesn't
need urgent attention anyway.
Aoto:
Yeah, guess so. Let's go and find somewhere
to burn some time then. Is that okay, Saki?
Saki:
That's fine!
I'd like to take a look around the city anyway.
Aoto:
Right then, let's go.
(Go to Mizumori Plaza)
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
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Aoto:
Huh? Those people look pretty riled up.
Tatsumi:
Something might've happened. Let's go ask.
Tatsumi:
Excuse me, but did something bad happen?
Man:
Y...yeah. It was the Clusternia army.
Aoto:
Clusternia!? What'd they do this time?
Man:
Apparently a whole bunch of their soldiers are
gathering in Jouteimon Harbour.
Man:
Word is they're searching for a revyateil.
Saki:
…!
Aoto:
Is that...right?
Man:
Guess it must be pretty important to 'em.
Aoto:
Man, that was a shock!
Looks like word of Saki has spread all
around the Great Claw now.
Tatsumi:
Those guys didn't seem to recognise her face, at least,
but it's probably best if we tread carefully.
(Go into Finnel's diner)
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
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Tatsumi:
D...doctor!
?????:
If it isn't Tatsumi! It's been a while!
Did you get back from your training journey?
Aoto:
This is the doctor you mentioned?
HikariGojyo:
Oh? Are you a friend of Tatsumi's.
Pleased to me you. My name is HikariGojyo.
Aoto:
Y...yeah, pleased to meetcha.
Tatsumi:
Let's save the formal introductions for later.
We've got a patient we need you to take a look at.
She's a reyvateil, your specialty.
Finnel:
Hey!
Finnel:
I'm talking to the doctor right n...huh?
Finnel:
Y...you're...!
Aoto:
If it isn't Ms. Slowpoke!
Finnel:
Y...you called me slow again!?
Aoto:
So you stay at a restaurant?
You should've said so! I would've
got you to treat me to a meal.
Finnel:
Like I would've!
HikariGojyo:
Oh, you already know Finnel?
Aoto:
Yeah, we met her on our way here.
She was so slow that she...
Finnel:
H...hey! You don't need to go telling him th...!
Finnel:
Ah!
Aoto:
Hey, wasn't that the same thing that shone before?
Finnel:
Ah! I'm sorry, but I'm feeling kind of sick now!
Take care of yourselves!
Aoto:
H...hey!
There she goes. What a weirdo.
Saki:
Doctor, are you a friend of Finnel's?
HikariGojyo:
That's right. She's the poster girl for this diner,
and a patient of mine.
HikariGojyo:
Anyway, that's my rounds finished for the day,
so I suppose it's time we headed back to the clinic
and took a look at you, Ms. Reyvateil.
Saki:
O...okay! Thank you for your help.
HikariGojyo:
Shall we get going, then?
(SCENE CHANGES TO THE CLINIC)
HikariGojyo:
Well then, first of all why don't you explain the situation
to me?
Aoto:
When I first met Saki, she was completely
different. Almost like another person
altogether.
HikariGojyo:
Physically?
Aoto:
Yes. Her personality was totally different
too, though. When I first met her she seemed
like some sort of swordswoman.
Aoto:
She doesn't remember it herself.
She also seems to have lost most of her
memories from around that time.
HikariGojyo:
So her body changed, and she appears to
be missing some memories?
Aoto:
I don't have a clue what happened. I
want to say it's impossible, but I think the only
explanation is that the swordswoman turned into Saki.
HikariGojyo:
I see.
I'll go ahead and take a look at her.
She'll need to stay overnight at the hospital. Is that okay?
Aoto:
S...stay?
Aoto:
Hey, Tatsumi...
How much cash have you got?
Tatsumi:
I'm totally broke. I left most of my stuff
back in Cielo Valley, too.
Aoto:
Man...
HikariGojyo:
What's wrong?
Aoto:
W...well...
We have something of a problem...
HikariGojyo:
I see. Naturally I can't let her stay
here for nothing.
HikariGojyo:
Still, I understand that you're in a difficult
position, so if you help me out I'll let the bill
slide. How about that?
Aoto:
S...seriously!?
Saki:
Thank you so much!
Tatsumi:
What do you want us to do?
HikariGojyo:
Our chemist is away on leave at the moment.
I'd like for you to have a try at making some simple
medicine.
Aoto:
Medicine...? I think that might be a bit beyond us...
HikariGojyo:
It doesn't really involve much more than
measuring the correct quantities and mixing them.
So long as you're careful you ought to be fine. How about it?
Aoto:
Really? If that's all that it is, then...
HikariGojyo:
Thanks. It'll be a huge help.
I'd like for you to make a single
bottle of a medicine called 'Shakirin V'.
HikariGojyo:
I'll give you this recipe card. All the details are
on it.
HikariGojyo:
And here's the ingredients. I'll give you extras
in case you mess up. If you have any left over,
maybe you ought to make some for yourself too.
HikariGojyo:
I'm counting on you.
Aoto:
Roger!
(OUTSIDE THE CLINIC)
Saki:
Aoto...Tatsumi...
I'm so sorry that you're having to do all this for me.
Aoto:
Hey, we're friends, right?
Don't worry about it.
Tatsumi:
Exactly. You help us out all the time in
battle, too. We'll have it whipped up in
a second.
(YOU'RE TAKEN TO AN INN)
Tatsumi:
Let's rent a room here to make the medicine.
(Synthesising)
- Spoiler: [ Open ]
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Aoto:
Man, it's a pain having to mix everything
together.
Saki:
Maybe you should try approaching it like
it was cooking?
Tatsumi:
Nah, that'd wouldn't work. Aoto cooks like
a guy.
Aoto:
Hey, you'd be surprised at all the delicious stuff I can make.
Aoto:
Anyway, I guess measuring the ingredients doesn't
matter much, so it's probably okay just to do it
by eye.
Saki:
That's fine for cooking, but it might be
kinda bad when you're making medicine.
Tatsumi:
Agreed. And it's not like we're just making
it for us, either. They're going to be using
it in the clinic.
Aoto:
I guess so. The doc's taking a look at Saki
for us, too, so I guess we'd better do it
by the book.
Saki:
It's done!
Aoto:
This looks like it'll be fine.
Tatsumi:
I guess this is the first thing you've synthesised
too, huh?
Saki:
Congratulations, Aoto!
Aoto:
Well it's not like it was really difficult
or anything...
Tatsumi:
Naturally. There's no way a first
timer could make something really
difficult.
Tatsumi:
Still, you've learned the basic theory now, so
it might be good to play around with synthesising
a little as we go along.
Aoto:
Yeah.
It was pretty fun, too.
Aoto:
What was the medicine called again?
Saki:
Shakirin V.
Aoto:
Then I guess we have a completed Shakirin V!
Saki:
This is sort of a big occasion, though, seeing as how it's
the first thing you've made. Maybe we should give it
a cuter name?
Saki:
I think we ought to call it 'Kyakkya Powerful'!
(I agreed. ;P)
Aoto:
Right, let's head back to the clinic!
(Back at the clinic)
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HikariGojyo:
My, that was quick.
Thank you for your help.
Aoto:
So you'll examine Saki, then?
HikariGojyo:
Of course! I've set out a room for her,
and made preparations for the examination.
Aoto:
Awesome!
Thanks, doc!
Saki:
Thank you!
HikariGojyo:
You'll be staying here until tomorrow, then.
Saki:
Please take good care of me.
Aoto:
Guess we'll spend the night in the city too, then.
Tatsumi:
Huh? 'We'?
Aoto:
I'm going to wait here until Saki's examination is over.
You agreed to help protect her 'til we got her somewhere safe,
right? Why not stick around for the night?
Tatsumi:
Tch...fine, I guess. It's not like I have anything better to do...
HikariGojyo:
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Here's an extra something from me.
Aoto:
What is it?
HikariGojyo:
A coupon for the diner we met in earlier.
Finnel gave it to me, but I'm not much for eating
out. Go ahead and use it if you like.
Tatsumi:
Now that you mention it, we haven't eaten a thing today.
Aoto:
Yeah, you're right. Guess I'll take you up on your offer, then.
????:
Doctor HikariGojyo!
Tatsumi:
Rufan!
Rufan:
Tatsumi! It's been a while.
I didn't expect to see you here.
Aoto:
A friend of yours, Tatsumi...?
Tatsumi:
…...
HikariGojyo:
What's got you so worried, Rufan?
Rufan:
Oh, that's right. It's really bad!
Clusternia have...decided to cleanse
Fallen Heaven Peak.
Tatsumi:
What!?
HikariGojyo:
They're going to wipe out a whole town?
But why!?
Rufan:
They're claiming it's punishment for
sheltering a reyvateil called Saki.
Rufan:
Unless Saki is found and brought to
Jouteimon, they intend to proceed
with the cleansing!
Saki:
…..
Rufan:
But apparently this Saki girl hasn't been
found yet, and since you're renowned as the most
knowledgeable person about reyvateils on
the Great Fang...
Rufan:
I came to ask whether she had come by here.
HikariGojyo:
I'm hardly the only doctor who treats reyvateils, though.
Rufan:
Naturally, our Great Claw mobilisation force
has also sent envoys to other physicians known
to treat reyvateils.
Rufan:
An entire city hangs in the balance, so there
is little time for formalities or niceties.
I hope you'll forgive the sudden intrusion.
HikariGojyo:
I understand.
Rufan:
Tatsumi, can I also ask for your help?
Tatsumi:
...can't be bothered.
Rufan:
But Fallen Heaven Peak is governed
by Master Gengai!
Rufan:
He's currently preparing for the worst
case scenario and strengthening the city's defences.
Tatsumi:
By himself!?
Rufan:
Indeed. Despite the injuries he suffered
at the hands of Soma the assassin just a few days ago.
Tatsumi:
Soma...!?
Rufan:
My hands are full enough as is.
I don't have time to return to the city.
Please tell me you'll help Master Gengai!
Tatsumi:
Master...
Aoto:
Tatsumi...?
Rufan:
Regardless, I must take my leave now.
Aoto:
Tatsumi, who was that guy?
Tatsumi:
Rufan. I guess you could call him Master Gengai's
right hand man. We never really got along, though, so
we mostly stayed out of each other's way.
Aoto:
What're you going to do?
Tatsumi:
I should be asking you that.
What are you going to do about Saki?
Aoto:
That's...!
Saki:
Aoto...
Aoto:
Saki...
HikariGojyo:
I'd like to remain a neutral party in this.
You're the one who brought her to see me,
so I'll leave the decision up to you.
Aoto:
…..
Saki:
…..
Aoto:
Hey, Saki... Who are you?
Why are you so important to Clusternia?
Saki:
...I'm sorry...
Aoto:
So the future of a whole city...and the lives of everyone in it...come down to my judgement?
Saki:
…..
Aoto:
Why? Why do I have to choose?
Saki:
...I'm sorry...
Aoto:
…..
Saki:
…..
Aoto:
I can't...choose.
Saki:
Aoto...
Aoto:
…?
Saki:
I'll go.
Aoto:
Saki!
Saki:
I can't stand the thought of so many
people losing their lives because of me.
So...
Aoto:
No!
Saki:
Aoto?
Aoto:
…..
Saki:
...thank you.
For protecting me 'til now.
Aoto:
...Saki.
(OUTSIDE THE CLINIC)
HikariGojyo:
Don't worry.
I'll take responsibility for escorting Saki.
Aoto:
...thanks.
….
HikariGojyo:
Aoto?
Are you okay?
Aoto:
...Doc.
HikariGojyo:
Yes?
Aoto:
Do you know where...'Ougai' is?
HikariGojyo:
Ougai? Ougai is a border city in the tower.
A metropolis ruled by the Arkia Corporation.
Aoto:
The tower...? I see...so that's where she lived...
Still, I would've liked to...see her home.
Tatsumi:
Aoto...
HikariGojyo:
Aoto, nobody can say for certain which
choice was the right one.
You mustn't blame yourself.
Aoto:
...Doc...
HikariGojyo:
Anyway, I'm going to go to the mayor's
office and request an airship to take us to
the city.
HikariGojyo:
Can I leave Saki with you until then?
If anything happens, you can call me on the telemo.
Tatsumi:
Okay.
Aoto:
…..
Tatsumi:
Let's go.
Aoto:
I...can't face her...
(Go to Finnel's diner)
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Aoto:
Man, what am I doing...
Coming to a diner because I can't
face up to reality. Like that's going to solve anything...
Aoto:
I said I wouldn't run away and that I'd take
responsibility, but in the end I let Saki...
Rue:
Welcome!
What's wrong? You're looking awful glum.
If you want something to eat them come in and sit yourself down.
Aoto:
Y...yeah, sorry.
Tatsumi:
Aoto! So you came here, huh?
I got worried and came looking for you.
Aoto:
Tatsumi... Where's Saki?
Tatsumi:
The doctor came back, so...
I doubt we'll see her again.
Aoto:
I guess you were right.
Tatsumi:
…?
Aoto:
I was such an idiot...
Tatsumi:
Sometimes there's nothing you can do,
no matter how hard you try. You just met
her under bad circumstances.
Aoto:
Those Clusternian bastards!
Threatening to smash a whole city if
you don't get your own way is completely insane!
Rue:
That's how Clusternia do things.
Aoto:
…?
Rue:
It's been that way forever.
What are they trying to do this time?
Aoto:
W...well...
Rue:
If it's something you can't talk about,
I won't pry.
Rue:
But they don't care about reasons.
All they want is an excuse to keep
our numbers down.
Aoto:
This is too much...
Tatsumi:
I know.
Tatsumi:
Anyway, I suppose this is
the end of our journey together.
Aoto:
…?
Tatsumi:
It's not that I want to do Rufan a favour or anything,
but I'm going to go help Master Gengai.
Tatsumi:
You should head back to Cielo Valley.
As long as you stay under the radar, I don't think they'll notice.
Finnel:
Um...umumumumu...
Aoto:
Huh? When did you come in?
Tatsumi:
What is it?
Finnel:
A...ahem!
Finnel:
Good sir, might I interest you in
a reyvateil escort on your journey?
Song magic powerful enough to split any enemy
in half can be yours now for the low low price of...
Aoto:
I'll pass.
Finnel:
I wasn't talking to you!
I was talking to him!
Aoto:
Huh!?
Tatsumi:
Thanks for the offer, but even if I'm pretty small,
I'm used to travelling alone.
Finnel:
I...is that so...
Aoto:
Are you sure?
Tatsumi:
Let's just worry about finding an inn for the
night. We'll go our separate ways
tomorrow.
(Go to Mizumori Inn)
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Tatsumi:
We can stay here for the night.
Aoto:
Okay.
Tatsumi:
Come on, you can't mope around forever.
Let's get some rest. We've got an early start tomorrow.
Aoto:
Yeah...
(Rest at the inn and wake up the next day)
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Tatsumi:
Later...
Aoto.
Yeah. Take care.
Tatsumi:
You too.
Rufan:
Tatsumi!
They're going to purge Fallen Heaven Peak!
Tatsumi:
Rufan! What do you mean purge!?
Clusternia's demands were met, right!?
Rufan:
It seems that Clusternia's forces locked down
Jouteimon's skyport, and forcibly denied the
ship carrying Saki entry.
Tatsumi:
That's ridiculous...
Aoto:
It's true, then! It's just like the woman at the
diner said. They were just using Saki as an excuse
to cleanse the city. Damn it!
Tatsumi:
What happened to Saki!?
Rufan:
She escaped on a ship with Master Gengai.
I hear they're heading for Fallen Heaven Peak.
Tatsumi:
So he figures that if Saki's really important to
them, he can use her as a hostage...?
Rufan:
Are you two...friends of Saki's?
Tatsumi:
Yeah, sorry for not telling you. Things were
kind of complicated. Anyway, I've got to get to
Fallen Heaven Peak!
Aoto:
Wait up! I'll go with you!
Tatsumi:
Aoto...
Aoto:
I gave up Saki because I thought it'd
save the lives of the people of Fallen Heaven
Peak. And Saki said she hated the thought of all those people dying too!
Tatsumi:
...do what you want.
I don't really care either way.
Aoto:
...! Right!
Rufan:
I'm grateful for your help.
Aoto:
Let's hurry up and get going!
Rufan:
Wait a moment!
Aoto:
Huh...?
Rufan:
Fallen Heaven Peak is home to
some fearsome monsters. It'll be dangerous
to go without a reyvateil.
Aoto:
Then I guess...
Rufan:
Tatsumi, is there anyone you know that
might be able to help.
Aoto and Tatsumi:
There is someone.
(SCENE CHANGES TO FINNEL'S DINER)
Aoto:
Yo, Finnel!
Finnel:
Aoto?
Rufan:
…!?
Y...you're...!
Finnel:
Eh...?
Is there something wrong?
Rufan:
N...no, it's nothing.
Please continue.
Tatsumi:
We've had a change of plans, Finnel.
We're headed for Fallen Heaven Peak,
and we want you as an escort.
Finnel:
F...Fallen Heaven Peak?
Aoto:
Good news! You've got the job!
Finnel:
Got the job...? But if you're going to
Fallen Heaven Peak...
Aoto:
What's the matter? Scared?
Finnel:
A...as if!
Tatsumi:
We're not going to force you.
Finnel:
I said I'm not scared!
Aoto:
Then are you coming or not!?
Finnel:
I...I'll go! I'll definitely go!
Aoto:
Right, let's go!
Rufan:
…..
Rufan:
Wait a moment.
Aoto:
Again? What is it now?
Rufan:
Finnel, have you ever tried diving before?
Finnel:
U...umm... Probably not...
Rufan:
The path to Fallen Heaven Peak is pretty rough,
and a reyvateil without effective song magic
will just be dead weight.
Finnel:
Uuu...
Rufan:
If we're going to take her with us, we'll need
to dive into her and strengthen her song magic
first.
Finnel:
Eh...!?
Like...right now!?
Who's going to dive!?
Rufan:
Hmm...
Tatsumi:
I'll pass.
Aoto:
Wh...!?
Rufan:
Well then, Aoto, if you will.
Aoto:
Why do I have to do it!?
Finnel:
Eh!?
Why does my first time diving have
to be with a jerk like him!?
Aoto:
You think I want to do it either!?
Tatsumi:
Then I guess there's no choice but to fork
out the money for a reyvateil who actually
knows how to sing.
Finnel:
Huh!?
Tatsumi:
You can't put a price on safety.
Let's go.
Aoto:
R...right!
Finnel:
W...w...w...
Waaaaaaaait!
Aoto:
H...hey, what're you yelling about all of
a sudden?
Finnel:
I'm absolutely, definitely, positively not letting you
walk out of here. I really want to go with Tatsumi!
Tatsumi:
Huh...!?
Aoto:
W...why do you want to go with him!?
Finnel:
N...no, it's just that...
W...well I guess Aoto might be okay too,
but there are little differences...
Aoto:
…?
Tatsumi:
….?
Finnel:
Fine, fine! I've just got to do the
stupid dive, right!?
Finnel:
I can't let this huge chance go
to waste. Not after I've finally found it.
The thing I wanted most of all...
Aoto:
Huh? Did you say something?
Finnel:
N...no, nothing!
Rufan:
Well then, Aoto...
Tatsumi:
Looks like you're up.
Finnel:
Y...you'd better be gentle.
Aoto:
H...hey, I didn't even say I'd do it!
Rufan:
Let's hurry to the Dive Shop. It's in
Mizumori Plaza.
(Finnel talk matter: 看板娘だっけか？)
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Aoto:
I guess it's a bit late to be worrying about this,
but is it really okay for you to come with us?
Finnel:
What do you mean?
Aoto:
Well you were the poster girl for that diner,
right? Is it okay for you to just take off
like this?
Finnel:
Ah, it'll be no problem!
Finnel:
When the food's that good, you don't need
a pretty face doing the advertising.
A whole bunch of customers'll come on their own.
Aoto:
I see. The food there was really good, now
that you mention it!
Finnel:
Yep! It's a diner, after all, so taste has to
come first.
Finnel:
There's no need to worry. The place'll
be fine without me!
Aoto:
Though I guess that's kind of sad in its own way.
Finnel:
Yeah, maybe...
(Go to the Dive Shop)
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Owner:
Welcome.
Aoto:
Huh? Uh...this is a dive shop, right?
Owner:
That's right.
Aoto:
…..
Owner:
…..
Aoto:
You can't really feel the love.
Tatsumi:
Dive shops aren't really known for their warm
and inviting atmospheres.
Rufan:
Indeed.
Diving is a way of interacting
with a reyvateil's inner self.
Rufan:
The most important thing is that the
reyvateil and her partner trust each other.
Aoto:
Trust...?
Finnel:
W...what!?
Aoto:
It's nothing. I just feel pretty uneasy
all of a sudden.
Finnel:
Y...you think you're the one feeling uneasy!?
Owner:
Hey!
Owner:
Just how much of my time are you gonna waste?
Are you gonna dive or not? If you are, quit yer whining
and man up already!
Aoto and Finnel:
S...sorry!
Owner:
Tch...kids are such a pain.
Aoto:
You're pretty grouchy for a
store clerk.
Owner:
Huh?
Aoto:
No no! Nothing at all!
Tatsumi:
Rufan, please continue your
explanation.
Rufan:
As I mentioned before, diving allows you
to enter a reyvateil's heart to strengthen
her song magic.
Rufan:
To sing the strongest song magic, a reyvateil's
heart must be strong and completely clear of doubt.
Diving allows her to strengthen her heart to that end.
Rufan:
As the reyvateil and her partner overcome various
challenges that present themselves in her Soulspace,
the strength of the magic she can craft will naturally
increase.
Rufan:
I hope you'll both do your best to become one
in body and soul.
Finnel:
I'm giving you my precious first dive, so you'd
better not mess things up.
Aoto:
It's not like I asked for it!
Finnel:
Hey, shut up!
Rufan:
Ahhh...
Tatsumi:
Looks like it'll be hard going.
Owner:
Heeeeey!
Owner:
What are you brats whining about?
If you're a man, just do it already
and stop building it up into something it's not!
Owner:
It's not like she can chicken out either,
now that you've come all the way here.
Aoto and Finnel:
O...okay!
(CONTINUED IN POST #9 DUE TO CHARACTER LIMIT)
Someone's doing a Let's Play over 
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Thanks again.
