Event Quest:Hephaestus and a Summer Dream

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[Translation by OddEyes]

Hephaestus and a Summer Dream


Student Dorms - Nighttime

After the event in the Dragon Palace... at the students' dorms in Shinjuku Academy. [Player] was asleep in the dorms.

3 options
An incoming call at this time? Mhm... I’m still sleeping. Zzz... Mama is coming..


The sound of your phone ringing broke the silence of the night. [Player], while half asleep, touched the phone’s screen that shone as bright as sunlight reflecting on water.


Underwater

3 options
Mhmm. Whoa? Where am I? A virtual space...

???:( face)
...Ma... Mhm, Mama, can you hear me?

2 options
That voice... Hephaestus? Or... Talos?
Hephaestus expression swimsuit happy.png

Hehe, that’s good, Mama... You were able to come here safely again.... Hehe.

Talos expression swimsuit happy.png

The security is working well. The connection is secure, my creator.

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Both of you... No way, another virtual space!...!? Eh, Why!?
Hephaestus expression swimsuit surprised.png

Oh... With data provided by Otohime, I was able to create the “Virtual Dragon Palace"...

Hephaestus expression swimsuit neutral.png

Well...after the incident I caused, this isn’t the real Dragon Palace but let me first explain myself.

Hephaestus expression swimsuit happy.png

This time, I want to take my time and enjoy the ocean with Mama...! Oh... it’s a lot different from my ideal ocean though.

Talos expression swimsuit sad.png

Unfortunately, the technology is still in development so there is a limit on the amount of people, my apologies.

Talos expression swimsuit neutral.png

Therefore, [Player]-sama please forgive us for this version of the Virtual Dragon Palace.

3 options
No, it’s amazing! Isn’t my son such a genius? The security is okay this time.
Hephaestus expression swimsuit surprised.png

Otohime is handling the security so I was able to enter the virtual world.

Hephaestus expression swimsuit blush.png

Finally..., with Mama, the two of us...! Alone... in the ocean... together...! I’m so happy..!

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There there, don’t cry! Since this is a special invite, let’s have fun! Don’t forget to include Talos!
Hephaestus expression swimsuit happy.png

Ohhh, Mama is patting me so gently...! Like the time when I was a baby boy, I was enveloped in the beautiful ocean, ah!

Hephaestus expression swimsuit sad.png

Umm... I’m sorry, Mama, for crying...

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I’m over exaggerating? I can’t help it, I’m just so happy...

Hephaestus expression swimsuit blush.png

For me, only Mama is... Me and everyone is dirty, only my mama is...

Hephaestus scrubs and wipes his face, but [Player] moves his hands and gives him a caring smile.

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Ah! Let’s go have fun, Mama. I got a map of the palace from Otohime too...!

Hephaestus expression swimsuit surprised.png

Hehe, but uhm, it might not be perfect because I didn’t make it...

Hephaestus expression swimsuit surprised.png

Don’t worry mama. It’s just the two of us so please relax...

Hephaetus then glances over at Talos and glares at him.

Hephaestus expression swimsuit sad.png

Ah, it’s true, if only I were the ideal form, Talos go ahead...

Talos expression swimsuit neutral.png

It's true, during our last visit, my creator barely interacted within the virtual world.

Talos expression swimsuit happy.png

It would be more fun if my creator and mama enjoyed this time together, and achieved the “ideal summer” of my creator.


Hephaestus expression swimsuit neutral.png

...? Hm, Mama, what’s wrong...?

2 options
Is this a new swimsuit? This new design, it’s different from the previous time.
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Ah!? Oh, yeah, please don’t look, Mama!

Hephaestus expression swimsuit blush.png

My ideal Talos is wearing the ideal swimsuit, I have the same data, so I’m going to have this design.

Hephaestus expression swimsuit sad.png

I know that it doesn’t look good... But I can’t help it. Please forgive me, Mama...

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It looks cool. It’s nice and sexy. There there, it’s not true.
Hephaestus expression swimsuit blush.png

Ahhh, Mama is truly kind. Forgive me for being so useless, ahhhh, Mama...!

Talos expression swimsuit happy.png

Mama and my creator. We will guide you to the Dragon Palace based on Otohime’s recommendation.

Talos expression swimsuit happy.png

Haha.... Activate now, escort mode.

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Let’s go, Mama. Hold me tight and don’t let go.

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Don’t worry, leave everything to Hephaestus! No matter what, I will protect you, Mama!

Hephaestus expression swimsuit angry.png

Grrr, the ideal escort from the start...! Be careful, Mama!

While being escorted by Talos, [Player] entered the Dragon palace with Hephaestus.


The Dragon Palace - Daytime

With the hospitality of Otohime's servant who returned to a calm disposition, [Player] is having a good time.

Talos expression swimsuit happy.png

Haha, now Mama. For Mama, I have prepared an exquisite spread of gourmet dishes for you, please eat up!

Talos expression swimsuit neutral.png

Mama, for your health, I focused on the nutritional value and pursued the ideal balance.

Hephaestus expression swimsuit angry.png

No, no, no Talos! Did you forget that this is a virtual world!?

Hephaestus expression swimsuit surprised.png

You don't have to worry about calories, food, or nutrients! Mama, please enjoy my ideal gourmet dishes.

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Of course, it's designed to look great, but also have the perfect combination of texture and taste!

[Player] is sandwiched and squeezed between Hephaestus and Talos.

3 options
Even though it's virtual, balance is important! Even though it's virtual, it’s so juicy! I’ll eat both!
Talos expression swimsuit happy.png

Oh, what an ideal response! After all, it is important to be aware of one’s health even if it is virtual!

Talos expression swimsuit neutral.png

So. my creator. Have I taken one step closer to your ideal?

Hephaestus expression swimsuit sad.png

Tch, that smile is too ideal! Oh... my dish is beautiful too... Mama...

Contrary to Talos’ confident expression, Hephaestus had a grumpy expression.

Hephaestus expression swimsuit blush.png

Hehe… yay, Mama!! Oh, enjoy the ideal harmony that I designed!

Hephaestus expression swimsuit happy.png

Here mama, open wide…

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Huh? Me too? Okay, ahhh…

Talos expression swimsuit sad.png

...... I see… Updating database. I will reflect on this situation for the next time....

Contrary to the expression of Hephaestus smiling happily, Talos gazed at them with envy.

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Oh, Mama? You don’t have to overexert yourself for us!

Talos expression swimsuit sad.png

Yes, as the Creator says. You can’t have two servings at once…

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...... "It's virtual so it's okay" ......? "And balance is important," right...?

Hephaestus expression swimsuit blush.png

Oh, Mama. For us…! But don’t overdo it, I’ll eat with you...


The Dragon Palace - Nighttime

Talos expression swimsuit neutral.png

This is the massage area. It is said that the massage oil is effective against mental fatigue.

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Come, Mama! Come and savor Hephaestus’s perfectly calculated, ideal massage!

Hephaestus expression swimsuit surprised.png

My dirty... hands that touched many weapons. I can’t touch Mama’s skin...!

Hephaestus expression swimsuit angry.png

Grrr... Talos... don’t hurt Mama’s skin! Handle Mama like you were touching the most delicate thing in the world!

3 options
Talos, I’m in your care! Ask Hephaestus to do it. I want to massage you two instead!
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Oh come, Mama! Entrust your body to me...hahahaha. Don't worry, this steel body will ideally support you.

Talos lifts [Player]’s body lightly, and gently lays them on the massage table.

Then, with his large palms kept at the ideal temperature, your limbs are gently and delicately wrapped, and the massage oil spread.

Talos:( face)
Now, let me take care of your tiredness, everything. It's okay, your proud son will take care of it all...

Hephaestus expression swimsuit sad.png

Ohh, me!? Please don’t, you’ll get dirty from the oil on my hands!

Hephaestus expression swimsuit surprised.png

Hey, Talos, say something!

Talos expression swimsuit happy.png

Good eyes, [Player]-sama. I’m currently undergoing maintenance, but my creator’s skills are truly genius.

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To keep my whole body in an ideal state, there is no one other than my creator, so please…

Hephaestus expression swimsuit blush.png

Talos you idiot! You even have the ideal compliment!?

Hephaestus expression swimsuit surprised.png

Oh, is this okay mama? It is? I promise to not get your dirty...

Hephaestus nervously lifts [Player]’s body and gently lays them on the massage table.

While extremely nervous, he rubs your limbs with delicate fingering as if he were handling a precision machine.

Hephaestus expression swimsuit neutral.png

Does it feel good mama? It does! There is something I could do well for you...

Hephaestus expression swimsuit happy.png

Hehehe...!

Talos expression swimsuit happy.png

...

Talos expression swimsuit blush.png
Hephaestus expression swimsuit blush.png

Both of us!?
Mama… so much oil!

Hephaestus and Talos take a spread eagle position, and [Player] spreads oil on each of their bodies.

Talos expression swimsuit blush.png

Oh Mama! Yes... with your hand, I want you to massage my proud form.

Talos expression swimsuit happy.png

This steel that Hephaestus has trained for you, yes, my pride and joy!

Hephaestus expression swimsuit surprised.png

Ah no Mama!! Oh, if you massage my legs with such gentle hands I....

Hephaestus expression swimsuit sad.png

This is my shame when compared to my ideals…!

Hephaestus expression swimsuit blush.png

But… Mama’s hands are so warm, like what I remembered when I was a child, ahhh.

Talos expression swimsuit happy.png
Hephaestus expression swimsuit happy.png

At the end of the relaxing and healing massage time, the three arrive at the illuminated Dragon palace center.

Talos expression swimsuit neutral.png

Now, this is the last attraction according to Otohime's plan.

Hephaestus expression swimsuit surprised.png

Wait, Talos! Mama’s wants and needs should be given priority. I can’t leave everything to Otohime’s plans.

Talos expression swimsuit surprised.png

But to do that to Mama, making a decision may be a psychological burden.

Hephaestus expression swimsuit surprised.png

Right, Mama. In order for you to enjoy things without worrying, it is better to enjoy it as planned without worrying about anything.

Hephaestus expression swimsuit angry.png

Oh, I... I wanted to spend the "ideal summer" with my mama!

Hephaestus expression swimsuit sad.png

So I created a virtual machine for that! Mama, I wanted to create the ideal ocean that I could spend with you...

Hephaestus expression swimsuit sad.png

Because... I was raised by my Mama but I couldn’t be ideal...

Hephaestus expression swimsuit surprised.png

When my mama was chased from the ocean, I chased after her but I couldn’t do anything...!

Hephaestus expression swimsuit sad.png

So at the very least, for Mama, I wanted to make the ideal... um, ugh...

Hephaestus is sobbing while Talos stares at [Player].


3 options
Look at me, Hephaestus. I received the “ideal summer”. This time it’s not virtual, but the real thing right?

[Player] gently hugs the crying Hephaestus.

Until Hephaestus’ endless tears stopped flowing, [Player] gently stroked Hephaestus' head.

Hephaestus expression swimsuit sad.png

Ugh... Ma..Mama! I’m sorry. This summer has been soiled by my tears.

Hephaestus expression swimsuit blush.png

But... still... it may not be complete... I... for Mama’s sake... I will continue to do my best.

Hephaestus expression swimsuit sad.png

Mama…! I’m sorry.

Hephaestus expression swimsuit neutral.png

But this is not my ideal. Even this space where I created everything is not correct!

Talos expression swimsuit happy.png

Yes, my Creator! Next summer and every summer afterwards, let’s work hard so we can have a better summer!

Hephaestus expression swimsuit neutral.png

That’s...right, the "real" summer isn't over yet…. You haven’t experienced everything in this virtual world.

Hephaestus expression swimsuit surprised.png

But... reality doesn't work as designed. There are many irregularities, there are so many...!

Hephaestus expression swimsuit angry.png

But I don't give up...! It's not a simulation, let's have the best summer, let’s go...!

Talos expression swimsuit happy.png

As I thought, it was good that my creator was here. This is... the ideal.

Talos expression swimsuit neutral.png

Mama, my creator and I spending the ideal summer together.

Talos expression swimsuit neutral.png

I, Talos, the ideal Hephaestus created by my creator, indeed, I am the ideal copy avatar of my creator.

Talos expression swimsuit sad.png

...however, I thought that the ideal is not through an interface-

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My wish is that I want him to interact with his mama. That is my 'ideal summer' for him.

3 options
.... I see, that’s nice. But Hephaestus may have been different. Now, I don’t think it’s different!
Talos expression swimsuit happy.png

Thank you, [Player]-sama.
...[Player]-sama?

Talos expression swimsuit surprised.png

My creator… Do you think he also wanted the three of us together?

Talos expression swimsuit neutral.png

Hypothesis accepted… conclusion achieved. If you are referring to the current creator, you may be right.

Talos expression swimsuit happy.png

[Player]-sama. Meeting you has changed my creator.

Talos expression swimsuit neutral.png

My creator’s world is expanding, his ideals are changing, and I am changing.

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I can’t tell if that’s a good thing but…

Talos expression swimsuit happy.png

Thank you, [Player]-sama.
...[Player]-sama?

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You see... Talos. Both of you are important to me. Thank you, Talos.
Talos expression swimsuit blush.png

[Player] reached out and pat Talos’ head.

“What kind of reaction is ideal?” After a momentary deliberation, Talos knelt down and hugged [Player].

Talos expression swimsuit neutral.png

Thank you for the compliment. My creator’s most important person...

Talos expression swimsuit happy.png


Hephaestus expression swimsuit neutral.png

Mama... I'm going to say weird things from now on, so please don't laugh and just listen...

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I... I've always thought that Talos... I thought he should be beside my mama.

Hephaestus expression swimsuit surprised.png

However, I was there, I managed to do it this time. No, no, but it's originally my fault...

Hephaestus expression swimsuit neutral.png

So, I will with Talos... the two of us... will protect... Mama.

Talos expression swimsuit surprised.png

My creator.

Hephaestus expression swimsuit blush.png

I... the two of us... I want to protect you, Mama. If I can, I will always be next to my mama...

[Player] and Talos watches as Hephaestus desperately finds his words.

Hephaestus expression swimsuit sad.png

However, I'm distorted, that doesn't look right next to my mama...
I think there should be a perfect, undistorted existence next to my mama’s side...

Hephaestus expression swimsuit neutral.png

If Talos could be the..."Ideal Hephaestus" I would be happy...b..but...

Hephaestus expression swimsuit blush.png

But, well... even now I still want to be my mama’s child.

Hephaestus expression swimsuit blush.png

The ideal mama and my ideal companion who I want to protect. I...

Hephaestus expression swimsuit blush.png

Even though there is no blood connection, my mama is... my most important person, always...!

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It's weird and greedy... Talos is me...

Hephaestus expression swimsuit sad.png

My mama, the distorted me... I want to love them both.

Hephaestus expression swimsuit blush.png

But that's... my distorted "ideal" right now. I'm sorry, if you want to throw my strange, dirty feelings...!


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Even then the future... may change again Maybe Hephaestus as my spouse? I want to stay with you two forever.
Hephaestus expression swimsuit neutral.png

Yes, that's right. Ah, it's strange... I've always been crying until now...

Hephaestus expression swimsuit happy.png

But why am I happy? It's funny, hehehehehehe...!

Hephaestus expression swimsuit surprised.png

Eh? Ehhh? Me… Mama… as your spouse?

Hephaestus expression swimsuit blush.png

Eh? No way… Mama have you chosen me…!?

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......

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But, if there was such a future then-

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That would make me… would that make me Mama’s son in law?

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Hmm, then me, Talos and Mama… together?

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...I will answer as my creator’s ideal. I want that, as Hephaestus.

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It's... it seems like it will lead to an unpredictable but happy future.

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Talos... Mama...

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...Ah, I don’t like it. It's embarrassing, but I don't hate it!

From somewhere, music begins to play. It was like the dance time before at the Dragon Palace. You remember the time when Hephaestus came to help you, he was dancing with Talos. Their swimsuit changes according to the image of that memory. The appearance at the time of that dance overlaps with the current image. The past, the present, and the future will dance like they're chasing each other.

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I think whoever Mama chooses is their ideal, so...

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I don’t yet know what it looks like but, Mama, I’m aiming to be selected as that ideal...!

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Oh, please watch me and Talos. Someday, until it reaches the end of that ideal...!

Ideals are like wishes. There are blueprints for where to get someday.

Ideals are like prayers. They are fuel to get what you want someday.

But the "ideal" is always an extension of "reality", they're equals.

If the world expands, the "reality" will change. Following that, the "ideal" also changes--

As Hephaestus smiles, he thinks that ideals and reality chase each other and head towards an unknown destination.

As Hephaestus chases ideals, Talos will follow the changing reality.

Embracing the dream of a summer night I used to spend with my mama in my heart, I went to a place where I couldn't reach alone.