Event Quest:Desert Journey:VN:9

[Translated by Kukuru]

Desert Journey: Epilogue

Location: TSL

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???:( face) ....... ey. What a.......

2 options (Same Response)
Still sleepy......	Who is......?

[Player], you will get a strange tan if you don't wake up.

When you realized it, the world has returned to what it was before.

Looking across your friend's back who was staring in your direction, there are the sounds of people swimming and enjoying themselves in the pool.

You finally woke up. Did the heat get to your head?

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Huh...... Toji?	The desert...... and everyone?	Seth......?

What the hell kind of dream were you having......? This is Roppongi. And a desert? We already have a mockery of it here all around us.

And you happened to be the only one sleeping here. You were sleeping soundly until I yelled at you.

While you were listening to Toji expressing his concerns, you gradually regained your composure.

The vast desert vanished and became the resort pool it originally was.

Everyone is enjoying themselves like nothing has happened. There is no proof that a desert used to be here.

3 options (Same Response)
Huh...... It was just a dream then.	Wait, I'm sure it was -	...... Hrm?

Something slips off from [Player]'s body, who had just woken up.

As you picked it up, it was the ring that Thunderbird placed on Seth's chest during that nightmare.

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This is -	Then, it really did -

Ohh, [Player]-dono! I have just arrived!

I would like to apologize for making you worry! I, Moritaka, have come back from recovering!

Hoy, you finally woke up, [Player]! Oh, Inuduka, you feelin' better already?

Yes, I am. As you can see, Xolotl-dono has nursed me back to health! I am very thankful to him.

I am now willing to enjoy a game in the water with everyone!

Overworking yourself isn't allowed. Even if it's in the water, it's still working out.

But, rather it's a perfect time to jump into the cold water now.

[Player], you must be worn-out since you were just sleeping...... Should you be pushing yourself like this?

Oh! Since [Player] woke up, let's go to a restaurant and get something to eat!

There's still plenty of time left to play, so let's regain our strength first!

No matter how much you play, you're always hungry for food. So about that, did you take a look at the menu at the restaurant?

N-No I haven't! But, the restaurant had a delicious Hawaiian bowl though......

3 options
Where did Hanuman run off to?	What about Hakumen-chan and the others?	You didn't happen to see Gyumao, did you?
Speaking of which, he went off to look for you. Did you promise something with Hanuman? Either way, he'll come back if we stay here. This facility isn't that big as far as I'm concerned.	They hasn't come back yet? I guess something came up while they were looking for your swimsuit. Since she does whatever she wants, you don't have to worry about a thing! She'll be back before you know it!	President-san? Let's see...... I haven't seen him since the greeting he gave us earlier. He's a busy man, y'know! I'm sure he's working on business somewhere!

While you listen to your friends' remarks, you remembered about the dream-like experience.

Maybe it was all just a dream.

The young boy who you meet in the desert, and the days traveling with everyone.

Even so, those things remained inside your mind.

...... Hey, are you not feeling well? Do you need to go to the infirmary?

2 options
...... It's nothing!	Don't you want to go swimming, Toji?
R-Really......? If you say you're fine, then alright...... Aw come on, when will you stop being a stuffy cool-guy? Here, we'll take you for a swim. Wh-What are you talking about! I didn't come here to play around -	That was a sudden request. As I've said a while ago, I'm not here to play around.

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It's summer.	You don't want to waste it, right?	You didn't bring a swimsuit?

N-No......! But, that's not the point! This is enemy territory -

GUAAaaaah!?

W-What the.....!? A water gun......!?

Heheh! Bullseye! You shouldn't get careless, y'know!

A-Aaaaah......! I'm not involved in this! Honest......!

Pweh...... Pwuh...... Fine, if that's how you want to play......

I will completely submerge you underwater! Prepare yourself, Takabushi Kengo! You as well, Hanuman!!

2 options (Same Response)
You had a swimsuit? ?	This is the first time you stripped......!

Hohoh, you were wearing one the whole time! I knew it!

Wh-Why are you going after me too!? He only asked me to lend him my water guns -

No use arguing against it! Stay right there!!

Heheh, how scary! You better chase after us if you found it annoying!

Waaaaah, I need to get out of here, quick!!

Don't you dare run off! STOP RIGHT THERE!!

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I-I hope they'll be okay......	Toji has gotten serious, huh?

(Sigh)...... Honestly, Kengo. Well, I hope he's gonna be okay.

That was a very menacing look. But even so, he didn't bring his "Sacred Artifact" -

I think he knows that he's just playing with him. Once he plays with him for a while, I'm sure he'll forget about it.

A student's duty is to study, and he has the task of protecting you -

Though, if he keeps getting nervous, his breathing will be blocked. It's important for him to take the time and take deep breaths.

Yep yep! Your shoulders get stiff when you get hungry. You just need to take it easy in life!

I will also say that flexibility is important. Toji-dono came with us for our enjoyment!

Kengo and Toji scuffle in the water, with Toji pressing down Kengo's head and holding off his movement.

...... Fine. I'll play along with you guys.

I am Sakimori Toji! I will go and give it my all out there!

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That's the spirit!	Finally we're going to the pool!	Cold water awaits us!

[Player] immediately runs over there, the beach they saw in their dreams.

However, prior to vigorously diving in, someone's silhouette walked in front of you.

???:( face) What the? H-Hey! Gyaaaa!!

Splashes of water rise up, the boy who you jumped into just now is soaking wet.

Puh, pweh......! Damn, I accidentally drank some!

You gotta be more careful! Check your surroundings before you go run-

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I'm really sorry -	Ah......

The boy looking this way lightly wiped his cheeks that was soaked with water.

............ Puh!

Hahahahaha!! No way, you can't be serious! Hahahaha!!

Then, with the things he couldn't wipe off, he smiled and gave a hearty laugh.

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Seth! !	I thought you disappeared!	You came to Tokyo!

...... What? I know we just parted ways.

Honestly, look at us, we're both sloppy...... Xuanzang-sama.

You grasped the hand that was spontaneously held out to you.

It's unmistakable that proof of what is there is real.

Oi, what happened!? I thought I heard shouting......

Hey, what's the deal with that "Transient"? Is he a friend of yours, [Player]?

1 option
He is -

While you were trying to introduce him, someone's figure leaps into the pool.

Miloooooooooooooooord~! Your lovely and pretty Hakumen has come!

Now, for a gorgeous div-ing! Ahaaaaaaaaaa~!

What the hell did I come back to!? It's really packed! Not to mention the tension is high here too!!

Oh yeaaah~! Time for a water gun competition to break out~!

Gaaaaah!! Hanuman, stop! It's dangerous to shoot someone in the face...... Ack!!

Wooohoooooooooooo! Surfs uuuuuuup! This time, I'm gonna be hogging all the attention at the beach!

Gyaaa! What the heck!? There's a huge wave in the pool all the sudden!

Bwahahahahahahaha!! It surely is a resort's dream to be luxurious and gorgeous!

My "Tokyo Bandit Leisure Resort" or TSL for short, will become a huge success in the future!

A big crowd of happy customers will become a peak season in my account books! Haaaaaaahahahahahahaha!!

3 options (Same Response)
Huh......?	The TSL -	That's what the abbreviation was!?

Correct! But, there are other meanings as well! Spectacles, sports, survival......

There are multiple ways the "S" could stand for! Haaahahahahahaha!!

I-I see......! That is a very innovative naming!

He must be very persuasive...... He must often gets approved by the owner.

Hey, Gyuu-chan!? What is with that stupid naming!?

As the owner, I did not approve of that! It should be "summer" for short......!

We must make the changes immediatel- Aahhh, waves, waaaaves! Help me, Milooooord!!

Ha-Hakumen-samaaaaaaa! I'm coming to save you......! (Choking noises)...... I-I'm drooowniiiing!!

Goodness, you all are a noisy lot. Just like the youngsters from Kamata.

Then, I'd better go and check if the equipment is affected. You should stay here and observe things for me.

You got it. When the time's right, I'll go and prepare them lunch.

Seth, [Player] - I'm hopeful you two will be getting wonderful dreams.

Chaos unfolds on the beach. You laugh together with Seth as the scene carries on.

Hahaha~! Your friends sure are loud! This was a great reunion too.

Now that I think about it....... Things were always off about my life.

I knew it wasn't possible for me to be strong like my brother. I wanted to be a bit cooler when I met with you again.

I can't achieve what I aimed for. I think it's impossible for me -

I think it's a waste of time to wish for it, even if it's that big of an ideal.

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So, things are bad now?

Ah. I already found the things I was lacking in.

The boy narrowed his eyes and stared at the answer he gave himself.

Hanuman, whose strength does not make the world an enemy. Ganglie, who has the mentality to laugh over mistakes. Gyumao, who holds ideals to himself as he moves forward.

And you, who resembles his brother yet are different from him. As you sit beside Seth, you laugh about it.

I will happily accept everything, as I demand and search for new things.

Maybe this is...... a new "journey" for me.

A shockingly short farewell, a surprisingly fast reunion.

The words to say to him, who you reunited with in the beautiful greenery...... Those were -

Now then, everyone. What did you think?

I hope you enjoyed this fairy-tale of the summer.

Hmm? "Who am I" you may ask?

...... I am an "Entertainer." I deliver deep emotions, excitement and thrills to everyone.

That is all I can tell you, for now.

I do not speak much, but rather leave behind a narration. That is the nature of a good storyteller.

However, if I want to further a memento for you, then what I will say may be senseless and redundant.

The stormy tale that unfolded in a mirage of the desert, has come to its closing point.

Thank you very much, for your longstanding fellowship.

We shall meet again in another tale, on a different night.

The Narrator leaves her thanks. The curtain calmly comes down afterwards.

Until the curtains raise again, the stage falls completely silent.

[Desert Journey: Let's Meet the West!]...... END