Character Quest:Ganglie:VN:1

[Translation by Kukuru]

Character Quest: Ganglie - Virtue is like Water

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A talented hawk hides its talons. Supreme wisdom is the same as foolishness.

There are people who are more than meets the eye, but there are also those who are exactly as they appear.

The true nature of this person can't be understood at first glance.

Not to mention, that person descended onto the earth in the form of an unattractive monster.

Nobody believes he was once the renowned great commander of the heavens.

Instead of laughing away his own circumstances in the summer, He wanders aimlessly in towns of other worlds to this day.

Ganglie today... is spending his time slacking off and acting crudely.

Ancient people, the sun. Virtue is like water. Water is without dispute to take advantage of all creation...

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[Cafe]

... And that's why we should do it! Whaddya think!?

2 options (Same Response)
... Huh?	Sorry, what were you saying?

You... Oh my god! You weren't paying attention to me up until now?!

... Fine. I'll carefully explain it from the beginning again, so pay attention this time.

You still remember right? The Viral Dreamer's live performance today.

The problem is the marketing. I'm running a shop and I was thinking of asking Ebisu...

I was rejected because the customer base is different and it's out of his line.

2 options
Uh oh...	Is that right...?
	I-Is that right? I thought it was a good idea.

Well, I think it would be better for the members to have their part in selling. but...

Fenrir's something of a lone wolf, so I don't think he's dependable for marketing. Don't you think?

Ifrit isn't really in the ticket-selling mood and I think he's working part-time right now.

So it's just the three of us: You, Typhon and myself are gonna do something about it.

I expect it to be tough for the three of us to handle, so I thought I would at least fence in a few collaborators.

2 options (Same Response)
Uh huh. So...	How about Ganglie?

Yeah! Why don't we put that slacker to work!

I tried getting in touch with the Captain, but he brushed me off... And it'd be awkward to make a middle-schooler like Eita to sell stuff...

I'm gonna go ring up Makara-san. Meanwhile I want you to get Ganglie.

2 options
Leave it to me.	Will this go smoothly...?
Huhu~ I knew I could depend on you! You'll be taking care of the negotiations then.

Hmmm... He probably won't be up to doing it if there aren't any benefits...

Okay! I'll handle the percussion! That way I can get all the cute gals at the music venue--

I'll make an effort to bring them in. That way he'll be motivated to work!

Hmmhmm~ Perfect! With the negotiation basis sorted out, the rest depends on your skills!

To [Near Asakusa]

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2 options (Same Response)
Even though she entrusted this to me...	Alright, what's up with this?

Relying on Benten's information, You got off the subway station a little near Asakusa of the Taito Ward and walked around the city.

What you were given was very unusual information. Only "He lives in a temple near Asakusa."

You have completely no idea in indicating the temple in an area where there are many temples.

2 options (Same Response)
Throwing stuff out there to see what sticks?	I knew I had a feeling about Benten's info...

This area where the temples and shrines are lined up felt like another world despite being part of the same Tokyo. The ambiance of people coming and go from Shinjuku is also unusual.

2 options (Same Response)
Hmmm... What should I do?	I guess for the time being I'll ask the temple there.

... In that momoent, a loud, destructive noise echoes in the quiet block.

At the same time, a figure you are familiar with rushes out from a nearby alley wearing garbage.

Buhee... Buheeee...!! Good god those guys are annoying!

You're kidding yourself if you think I'll be caught that easily!

2 options (Same Response)
O-Ow...!	Ganglie! !

U-Uwaaaaah!? Damn, an ambush!?

... Oh it's you, [Player]! Don't scare me like that...!

What brings you here? Talk about a coincidence. We could have tea for a bit, buuut...

Forget that! L-Look, [Player]! I'm trying to avoid some guys that are about to pass by, cooperate with me here!!

3 options
H-Help you...?	What the heck's going on?	Oh I wonder what happened...
I'll fill you in later... Ahh crap I hear sounds of an engine! I-I'm counting on you!!		I can't tell you! I'm begging you, please!!

Ganglie immediately hid himself in an alley next to him. Not too long after a pickup truck approached from the front.

... Oh hey there, [Player]! Strange meeting ya in a place like this!

2 options (Same Response)
Huh?	What's wrong, Takemaru?

Haha! You see...

Hoy! Enough with the small talk! We don't got time for that right now!!

No need to yell! Even I understand what's going on!

Oh, if it isn't [Player]! Hey! Haven't you seen a priest pig around here?

3 options
Priest pig?	Hmm... Sorry, I haven't.	Aren't you livelier than usual, Motosumi?
		Yeah, the boys are also-- HEY don't change the subject, answer the damn question!!

... I see, so you don't know eh. Dammit, where did that pig run off to...!

1 option
The heck did he do?

Hm? Oh. He's a degenerate monk of a nearby temple who also happens to go to the same school.

Motosumi:(sad face) As part of his practice, he left just about everything and cleaning the local block undone and fled.

That's why we're going after him... Now where the hell did that bastard run off to!

[Player] here says they don't know. Think he went into that there alleyway?

Alright let's get that son of a bitch! We oughta hurry and catch him and drag him back!

Y'all I just came here to make a house call as the oni boss.

Quit your yapping and drive! Come on, I promise to hire you to fix our warehouse next time!

Sorry to bother you, [Player]! Later!

Saying his last comments, the light pickup carrying two people started running turns into the next alleyway.

... Hey. Those guys leave yet?

2 options (Same Response)
It's all clear.	I don't see them, but...

Hooo I'm saved~! I owe ya one, [Player]!

Just like when we went out to sea, I knew I can count on ya.

3 options (Same Response)
You fled to skip out on training huh?	I'm disgusted.	Same ol' Ganglie.

Don't say that, buheheh. That kind of training just isn't how I roll.

When I'm hungry I eat till I'm satisfied and hit on a sexy lady if there's one in front of me.

That's fine, ain't it? It's difficult to be hard-working and train while enduring the tough stuff. Sorry~.

1 option
Patience isn't your forte huh?

Not good at it? Naw I hate it. Not to mention it's bad for my health, yeah?

It's my life after all. I decide what I want to do.

Other than that, you set me free from those guys! What a relief~

Ganglie, who approached you with vulgar laughter, put his hand on your shoulder and brought you closer to him.

Alright, it's been decided! Let's go and snatch some hot baaaabes~!

It'd go absolutely well if you're with me. I'm confident about that!

3 options (Same Response)
F-Flirting with girls!?	Sure, I'll tag along, Ganglie!	But you still have me, you cheater!
Come now Bud! The best way in having fun is having those hot girls in your arms!		Now now, no need to get angry~! Flirting is worthwhile, an affair is cultural!

2 options (Same Response)
Um, I--	It's a request from Benten--

Ah ah! I'll listen to the whole thing later!

I ain't going home till I woo a lady today! With that resolve, let's get the show on the road~!!

Ganglie started walking happily. You then followed after him.

Transitioning to [In front of Ueno Station]

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.............. Why?

2 options (Same Response)
Nothing at all...	Stands to reason...

NO NO NO NO! Today is just an awful self-improvement!!

An average of 10 seconds per person... Impossible!! I was fine keeping conversations going until now...

Sigh* This is depressing. Flirting is a game of chance and I had absolutely zero luck todaaay...

3 options
Can you even succeed in attracting girls?	Hasn't it always been like this...?	You need some luck in picking up women.
Hey now... My batting average is about 30%. They just get spooked when I come, just like with fishing. W-Why are you giving me that look? Are you... doubting me?!	Buhehehe, you're right about that. I feel like I make a ton of mistakes when you're watching me. ...... I'm saying I have bad timing is all, huh?	The secret to success in wooing women is chatting and luck. You'll open up their heart a little while sympathizing with the other person's story-- When I tried to push it in just like that, it went surprisingly well. This thing actually working was a bit down to luck.

Oh well. Onto the next one! I'll be sure to score a hot girl this time!

2 options (Same Response)
Don't keep doing this...	Maybe you should stop for today...

Pfff. I already succeeded in playing hooky today. Sorry, but I ain't shamelessly heading home without fruit.

I've failed this much. Even if there's hope for success--

While he was talking, a passing Merman and Mermaid passed by You and Ganglie.

Oh... OHOHOH~! A fine lady has arrived! Alright, I've decided on heeeer!!

Gouryou:( face) GUHAAAA!!

2 options (Same Response)
Ahhh...	I warned him.

Transitioning to... [Sumida Park]

Hic*... *Chew Chew*......

After a long while, You and Ganglie, who has swollen cheeks, are sitting on a bench in Sumida Park.

Ganglie, holding a bunch of steamed pork buns that he bought from a stall, mindlessly indulges himself in them.

Daaammniiiit...! I've been beat up far enough! Stress eat, STRESS EAT!!

I'll regain my willpower by eating, and then I'll look out for the next one! I ain't giving up...!!

3 options (Same Response)
Why are you going this far...?	Not giving up on the pickup session huh?	Why are you so fixated on getting girls?

For sure I love spending my time slacking off mooooore than anything.

Even so I'm a man that wants to keep on going. I especially want love from hot women.

You want a bun? This manju is pretty darn good.

What? Think of it as a thank-you for putting up with me thus far. Just help yourself to one.

2 options (Same Response)
Alright, I'll accept your offer.	I'm good.
Go on, eat eat. I'm treating you after all. Buhehe.	Is that so? The pork buns here are pretty tasty aren't they? In that case I'll eat every single one aaaalll for myself! *Chew Chew*

... Oh right, that thing from Benten? You got business with me??

She wants me to sell tickets instead of handling the percussion? Ah... Gotcha.

2 options (Same Response)
Pretty much.	Can you do it?

...... Alright. Count me in.

2 options (Same Response)
Really?!	Thank god...

There are some conditions of course.

2 options (Same Response)
Huh!?	I'm telling you, she's doing the percussion...

No no. Is it weird for someone who plays the percussion to be compensated selling tickets instead?

Don't you know what kind of guy I am? I want to enjoy my life as much as possible.

You think I'll come and practice playing with the percussion most of the time?

Yeahhh that's nigh impossible. I'll give up in a few days. I'll do it if I want to while I lie around.

2 options (Same Response)
So lazy...	Fine. What kind of conditions?
Thanks for the compliment, buhehehe. No matter what you say to me, I'll choose the relaxing path.

Of all days you came to me for a favor on such a huge failure of a day...

So then, how about this? You've been with me for a day--

????:( face) Hey hey, the cutie over there~!

2 options (Same Response)
What the?	A voice behind me...

When you turned to the direction of the voice, several men are clearly addressing you.

With suggestive grins, the men are checking out your body with dirty looks.

2 options (Same Response)
The "cutie"...	Are you referring to... me?

Yesss you! Who else could it be?!

Wooheee~! A rather hot one, albeit a little modest!

Yeah? I'm not-- GUHAAH!!

Hoy, you. Got some free time? Why not hang with us now?

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3 options (Same Response)
No I'm not free...	I'm having a conversation with him right now.	Go hit on someone else please.

Don't give us the cold shoulder! You're bored talking with that pig priest, aren't ya!?

It'll be more fun than listening to that priest's preaching, and he ain't so popular either. Why not come with us?

The 3 thugs surrounded you and forcibly grabbed hold of your body in attempt to kidnap you.

2 options (Same Response)
Hey! Let me gooo! !	What are you doing?

Uwaaaah!?

Whoops, sorry. My hand slipped.

He dropped it a moment ago so I tried throwing it in the trash, but seems I made a little mistake.

2 options (Same Response)
Ganglie?!	What?!

Ganglie did not change his one expression. However, there is silent anger from that expression.

Pweh Pff... You little!! The hell-- GAH!!

Ganglie strikes at one of the thugs that tried to punch him with the handle of his hoe.

Ah! I don't think so, you guys. You really don't know how to get with someone works.

Putting your hand out and forcing them is nothing more than a breach of etiquette.

If you get shot down, then go be a clown, get depressed, and break it up. Cry it all out, then move on to the next one.

This is like looking at me as I was when I was in the heavens... It just pisses me off thinking about it.

W-What's with this pig!? He packs a punch all of the sudden...!!

Tch... They picked the fight, and here I was thinking they were weak...!

Hoy, you! What are you gonna do!? Are you coming with us?! Or stay with him!?

2 options (Same Response)
Like I got any other choice.	Of course I'll remain here with Ganglie.

Buhee... BWAHAHAHA! You guys just got flat-out REJECTED!!

But of course. This person here is my partner after all.

Having said that, Ganglie purposely holds you close to him.

3 options (Same Response)
Wh... G-Ganglie!?	Doing this much for drama... Geez.	Yeah! We're lovey-dovey for each other~!

Oh, break up, break up. They're already itching for a fight.

Damn you...!! If this is the case...

We'll settle this by teaching those two a lesson! Let's go boys!!

Right!!

Right!!

2 options (Same Response)
Ehhh!?	Why is this happening!?

Shut it!! You and that pig made fools of us and we're gonna kill you for that!!

If we don't do that, I won't be able to hold back my anger!!

Uh oh~ Looks like he's in a bad mood! What's the plan, [Player]?

2 options (Same Response)
What to do...	You instigated this, Ganglie!

Ohhh I know I know~. I'll listen to your complaints later.

Welp. Do we have any other choice? Aahhh... This is such a bother...

While he says that, Ganglie turns his hoe around and assumes a stance.

Let's straighten these guys up quick. Ready, [Player]?

Let's crush theeeem!! URAAAAAAAH!!

[Battle Starts]

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Gwah!! Gaah...!!

With the one remaining thug collapsing, Ganglie sticks the hoe he was wielding upright.

Why do you gotta run your mouth like that? Flirting and fighting isn't that big of a deal.

... A-Asshole...! Don't think this is over...!!

The thugs that you thought learned their lesson got back up and readies their "Sacred Artifacts."

2 options (Same Response)
T-They're tenacious...!	It's hopeless in fighting again.

Awww we picked ourselves a fight with an annoying bunch......

What do you want to do, [Player]? Run away? Throw them off?

2 options (Same Response)
They're both the same thing.	Both!
Buhehehe I've been found out. Alright let's skedaddle!	Buhehehe, you don't get it do you? Well then, let's just leave it at that!

You and Ganglie fled before all the thugs got back on their feet.

Aw shit! They're getting away!!

After them! Catch and kill them! Put an end to them for making fools of us here!!

Transitioning to... [Depths of Asakusa]

You and Ganglie raced into the residential area of Asakusa while worrying about your pursuers. However...

Thug's voice:( face) Hoy, there they are! Turn over there and do a pincer attack!

2 options (Same Response)
Crap they spotted us!	Persistent aren't ya...!

Oh brother. They sure have way more stamina than they should. I'm kinda jealous about that-- Oh.

A wall appeared before you while you were running. Before you knew it, the both of you stumbled upon a dead end.

Talk about unlucky. They're aiming in this direction... Shit.

2 options (Same Response)
W-What?!	Another battle already...?

What's there to be done...? To play into the hands of that gang like this... Hmm?

Ganglie looks at his feet. He glares at something with a serious stare and mumbles words.

... Surely we can pass through here. The exit is... Ah, Sumida River......

2 options (Same Response)
Ganglie?	What's the matter?

... We can use this. It was the right call to come here.

Ganglie, with a grin, thrusts the handle of his hoe under his feet and lifts up with all his strength.

The round lid lifts up, making a loud noise. It turns out to be a manhole.

...... Alright, let's go down. Don't go slipping.

3 options (Same Response)
What, in here!?	Do we really need to...?	Is this some kind of scheme?
Buhehehe, trust me. This should go smoothly, probably.		Ohhh this should probably work. Just trust me.

Prompted by Ganglie, You head down into the manhole that had the cover opened.

To [Underground Waterway]

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Not too long after you find yourself in a pitch-black waterway. You hear voices of those thugs from above.

Thug's voice:( face) Hoy, over here! The lid's been opened!

Thug's voice:( face) What idiots. It's appealing that they would be here.

You hear several footsteps descending the ladder, as well sounds of the cover closing.

2 options (Same Response)
They found us!	They're coming, what should we do!?

Are they this dumb? Or did they get a rush of blood to their heads? Either way it's reassuring that they all came in here.

2 options (Same Response)
Eh?	Them being here?

Okay, [Player]. A short walk from here will lead you to the next manhole exit.

You'll be right under it. When I give the signal, climb up immediately.

If my calculations are correct... this will be our victory.

2 options (Same Response)
What do you mean?	Explain this to me!

... I'll give you the explanation in detail later. Look, those guys are coming. Go go.

Urged by Ganglie, You advanced into the depths of the waterway.

Heheh, finally caught ya. You won't be escaping again anytime soon.

Oh, don't worry about that cause I won't be running anymore. Sorry, but... I don't even want to get myself caught.

Huh? What are you say--

Don't you guys know what kind of place this is? This is not just an ordinary sewer... This is a culvert.

In other words, a place where a stream and waterway is buried and covered. Is it connected to a river? A swamp? Maybe even the sea...

With that said... You guys are gonna get mixed up into some trouble!

Ganglie snickers and holds up high his hoe "Sacred Artifact" and shouts.

[Player]!!

2 options (Same Response)
That's the signal!	... OK!

Soon a light emitted by the "Sacred Artifact" illuminates the waterway.

Now, get washed away! Tenpogensui!!

At the same time as Ganglie strikes his "Sacred Artifact" on the surface of the water, sounds of roaring generates from the depths of the waterway.

W-What what what!? What's that sound!?

H-Hoy!! That's...!!

The roaring sounds accompanied by large bodies of water approached at alarming speeds.

Ganglie kicked off from the ground and grabbed a water pipe in the ceiling with jumping power you wouldn't imagine from his appearance.

Buh-bye~! Hope the housebeat treats you well~

Grrr...! This pig--

It's coming, it's coming!! Run awa-- WAAAAAAAAAAH!!

The current engulfed the thugs in a blink of an eye and carried them off downstream.

The flooding soon ceased and returned to its original water level.

And... huge success.

Oi, [Player]. It's already safe.

2 options (Same Response)
Ummm...	I wonder if those guys will be OK.

Don't worry 'bout it. If I finish the "App Battle," the stream caused by the "Sacred Artifact" will subside.

This is just an ordinary shallow sewer. When it calms down it'll be a depth where you can stand on your feet. Here--

With the hoe's handle, Ganglie shows you that the depth of the sewer is not that great.

Well it's up to those guys in trying to be calm right away. Buhehehe.

If it flows as it is, for example, the end of the waterway is Sumida River. They should get picked up by a waterbus or a houseboat.

Knowing those guys, they'll be nice and quiet like they had a bad time today. Buhehehe~

2 options (Same Response)
So from the start--	We escaped with the intent to lure them here?

Not exactly. I know this area's geography somewhat, but I would have never thought there'd be a good conduit before we fled.

You devise a strategy whenever you see the tide of battle change every passing moment.

Think of it as the same thing as putting together a puzzle. I'd say that's quite a strong point in my line of work.

2 options (Same Response)
That's amazing...	Ganglie's past is one hell of a...

Alright. My interests has been completely damped. I'm exhausted from working so much, so I'll be heading home for today.

Here, I'll see you off at the station. Let's head back up quick.

1 options
... Ganglie!

Eh? What's wrong? You're not coming?

3 options (Same Response)
... Thanks.	You were pretty cool.	I fell in love with you again.
S-Sure... No problem. And you weren't hurt so.	...! O-Ohoh... Buh-Buheheee... You think so?	Ah...! W-What, you trying to win me over? By no means I will be getting a reverse-flirting from you in the end.

I'll go first if you aren't going. Come chase me before the sun sets.

Oh, that's right. The thing about selling tickets...

2 options (Same Response)
Oh, right.	I haven't heard the conditions yet.

Aahh I don't need much after all. I'll help sell tickets without the conditions.

2 options (Same Response)
You sure about this?	Really!?

Yup. I got enough of a reward from you.

While saying that, Ganglie quickly climbed the foothold.

1 options
Ganglie...?

Shucks... things always get crazy around you. Can't relax for a second.

Still...this isn't so bad. Y'know. Having these nice feelings directed at me.

Gouryou:( face) ... Right, Ar Jie?

With a look that can't be shown to you, Ganglie looks up at the sky and narrows his eyes.

He ceased the expression that does not suit his vulgar and lazy personality, smoothed it over, and greeted you with his usual joking attitude.

Character Quest Chapter 1: Ganglie... END