Event Quest:Honorless Great Summer Festival Struggle:Gyobu and the Summer Festival

[Translated by Kukuru]

Location: Kabukicho

Gyobu and the Summer Festival

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The setting sun shines on Kabukicho, Shinjuku. Signs of bustling activity was showing on the final day of the festival.

[Player] was looking around restlessly for someone.

2 options (Same Response)
Huh?	Who's pulling on my clothes?

Looking around the area where they felt something, there was a tanuki looking upwards, smiling.

...... Hey now. You shouldn't run off like that. What if someone takes you away?

My apologies, Chief-san. Our youth are quite impolite.

You are my summoner, Chief [Player]-san. The young ones will pay you their respect.

Go on, young tanukis, politely greet them.

Aligning themselves in a single row, the young tanukis bowed their heads to deliver Gyobu's greetings.

2 options (Same Response)
That was great.	Yeah. Good evening, everyone.

Indeed. Fantastic work.

1 option
One thing. What do you mean by Chief?

A "Summoner" is one of high respect. That is why you are the Chief, yes?

We've been serving a long time, but please just consider it the way country folk speak.

In Gyobu's hands, there were 2 water yo-yos loosely hanging.

1 option
Water yo-yos?

Ah, is this something you would buy? The little one wouldn't stop begging for it.

I fished it up from the store over there. It's particularly 2 large balls.

As you can see, it looks quite intriguing yes? -Ah, you shouldn't drop it.

Gyobu gave one to the young tanuki, who came back from where [Player] was.

Gyobu then handed the water yo-yo in the tanuki's hands, who were at his feet, and started playing with it happily.

3 options
That's pretty cool of you, Gyobu-san.	That's cute, Gyobu-san.	He's a cute little guy.
Oh? I'm honored to receive praise from you. Whether it be appearance or behavior, for chivalry, "modesty" is what holds dignity. Those who are honest will ascertain that. There are trivial things to avoid as well. If you're drawn in by that, there's still ways to go. No matter how old I get, you're still inexperienced.	Eh, that's quite absurd, what do you mean by...... Oh? Pardon me, Chief-san, did you praise me just now? This chap...... Haha, easy come, easy go. It seems Chief-san loves to show their colors. ...... You should only flirt in moderation. That is all I should say. But, there is no mistaking it. You certainly put this Gyobu in a good mood, heheh.	Hey hey, take turns...... Please excuse me, Chief-san. This is an embarrassing display. It's hard for me to say, but it's adorable to see them playing and laughing.

...... So then, [Player]-san. I must apologize for stopping you.

Since today is the festival in Kabukicho, I'd like to enjoy myself here.

2 options (Same Response)
Let's go!	I was looking for you, Gyobu-san.

-Hey. That can't be. You were truly waiting for me?

No, no...... Back in the day, I tend to sneak around, concealing and making myself not known.

So then, what would your business with me be?

2 options (Same Response)
Wanna go to the festival together?	I want to go on a date with you.

...... What a surprise. So, that was the reason you were searching for me.

You're quite the whimsical fellow, wanting to go on a date with an oldtimer like me.

-Ah, it's been a long while since I rejected a love affair.

Yet, I don't plan on throwing your affection towards me, hahaha.

Gyobu pets the underling's head while laughing.

...... Ah yes. Let me give you advice out of kindness.

You're still young. Don't let yourself in on the kinds of kitsunes or tanukis, it's for your own good.

It involves you folks, but we are the type of spirit who trick and toy with people.

It seems that I've been let off generously in the foliage. To be frank, I was called to the tatami room, relaxing on the 8 tatami-mats......

You may be familiar with rakugos, but there are still decent anecdotes to be seen. I am only just a tanuki.

Even so, we stirred a fuss back in the day, casting ourselves away in the caves of Kumayama.

So, [Player]-san, if you're poking fun-

Before you go on with your tricks, why not reconsider a little and make wise choices?

3 options (Same Response)
Even so, Gyobu-san-	Am I deluding myself?	I contributed to this case too.

...... Well then. So, that's how it is.

Although I admit myself to chivalry, I am an Outlaw, a black sheep of the world.

Chief-san. The tanuki's heart is ephemeral, and will move on.

2 options
I can change that.	I like you, Gyobu-san.
.................. Pff, hahahaha! I see, that's what it's come to!	.......... Puh. Hahahaha! You really got me there! No no, it's been a while since sentimental words were ever said to me...... Even if you were joking, I'm glad to hear it. It just made me unintentionally tingle.

Hoh hoh...... I was once trusted by someone too.

Yes, they said "I can't live without you," similar to your case.

At that moment, [Player] caught the sight of Gyobu's sharp expression.

2 options (Same Response)
......?	Gyobu-san?

No...... Perhaps, it was only just a trick.

After all, kitsunes and tanukis are threats to humankind. The trickery is far over.

Well then. A helping of ill will. Allow me to act that for this partner's date.

[Player]-san, you appeased our disturbance. I will repay you for what you've done.

Aah, don't fret. I wasn't thinking of deceiving you.

This Inugami Gyobu...... A person who lives by chivalry, I will stick to that as part of my honor.

2 options
(Take his hand)	(Give him a hug)
	... Hey. I didn't think it would come to this. [Player]-san, you are such a pampered child. As Gyobu said that, he gently rubbed [Player]'s back.

...... Hmm, how about you come over, Chief-san - No, [Player]-san.

It's not even windy and they're swinging, that sort of thing.

Chief-san, please accept the good traits of a merry tanuki.

[Player] and Gyobu faded away into the crowds of the festival.

With the sounds of Japanese drums, the music blends into the excitement of the festival.