Event Quest:Tezcatlipoca and a Festival Moment

[Translation by Kukuru]

A moment in the festival with Tezcatlipoca

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Little Tir na nOg

One evening during the festival...

Tezcatlipoca:( face) BAHAHAHA! I KEPT YOU WAITING, BROTHER!! GUH! A FORESTALL WAS ORDERED!?

You stood up and opened the shoji window of the guesthouse...

Tezcatlipoca, who tried to break through the window in an attempt for a surprise attack, raised a startling voice when you appear in front of him.

3 options
Why do you busting through the window??	I just wanted to feel the night breeze...	(Floof Tezcatlipoca without his consent)
Huhuhu... I, Tezcatlipoca, who specializes in nighttime surprise raids, thought about coming in through the door in a proper manner...		Ohh!? Returning fire after discovering a surprise attack?! That's what makes you my arch-nemesis, Brother... Huhu... HAHAHAHA!! This sensation from being brushed by you, it's different from when I was a stuffed animal... No, I cant--

You cover Tezcatlipoca's mouth with your hand to prevent loud noises echoing in the quiet evening.

3 options (Same Response)
There's people sleeping, shush.	You agreed to wait outside.	I'll meet you at the tower.

Confirming that Tezcatlipoca nodded his head, You release your hand.

It's just as you said, you would call the others. Losing time for the two of us to be together is not my real intent, however.

Then I shall await your arrival at the battlefield. See you once again, my comrade! My brother! Fwahahaha...!

Seeing Tezcatlipoca make his leave by jumping through the window without a sound, You hurry to close the shoji window.

You quickly got ready and left the guesthouse room without waking your sleeping companions.

When you approach the designated meeting spot, You can see Tezcatlipoca making a daunting pose.

The warm light of the paper lanterns shine on the wings and fur that blend into the black of the night, reflecting the uncanny charm of the Black Jaguar.

I've been looking forward to this night, Comrade! Now... Let us begin our delightful festival!!

2 options
You look great in a yukata.	I'm also wearing a yukata.
Hahahaha! Well, of course! I'm dressed as tactical military staff, yes? Even so, it's not bad to be spoken highly by someone other than you! Not at all!!	Of course it looks-- Oh? What's the meaning of this? The yukata you're wearing has the same patterns as mine! This must be a coincidence... Actually, don't question it. I'm happy either way!

Tezcatlipoca's good-spirited voice filled the plaza of the evening festival.

Some of the festival attendees glanced over, but wasn't enough to grab their attention and went back to doing their own activities.

Now that we've completed the debut in our battle attire... let's go around the stalls, hmm?

Take my hand, [Player]. I, Tezcatlipoca, will escort you myself.

3 options
(Hold his hand obediently)	(Cross arms with him)	(Brush his hand away)
You gently placed your hand on Tezcatlipoca's palm as he presented it to you. Huhuhu, how obedient. Yet you always go beyond my expectations... I will enjoy this day more than anyone else! Tezcatlipoca will never forget it! HAHAHAHA!	... Is that so? You're trying to one-up my approach. Your behavior that does not forget the battle even in a situation like this... I like it.	This fierce counterattack, huhuhu... It's truly nostalgic. You seem to always remind me of the past, don't you?

Let's move. Hahaha... It's nice an activity such as this has a distinct charm from your average morning stroll.

Ahhh, the round shape of this takoyaki resembles that of a cannonball, and this alluring aroma... Let's take 1 boat!!

3 options
I love takoyaki!	You're able to eat?	Eating is also a struggle.
	This artificial body? Your suspicions are correct, but I wonder if that's expected from the Crafters... In regards to food, they adjust it so I am able to perform the same activities when I still had a real body.	Hahahahaha! I agree, Brother! You can't fight on an empty stomach... In other words, you eat in preparation for war, and the war has already begun by the time of preparations!!

Ah yes... There was something I was eager to do with you once I had an artificial body!

Huhuhu... Open up wide, [Player]! Tezcatlipoca here will feed you. Say "aaaaah"~!!

2 options
(Open your mouth)	It's embarrassing doing this in public.

[If 1st Option:]

Huhuhu... Such a good way of eating. Do not feel intimidated by this steaming hot shell!!

... Now it's your turn. Do exactly what I did, Comrade!!

2 options
(Let it cool a bit before feeding)	(Throw some pieces in his mouth)
... DELICIOUS!! The hot dough melts in your mouth along with the chewy octopus, and the excitement that's gradually assaulting my taste buds... I'm assuming red pickled ginger? And your thoughtfulness enhances the flavor of the takoyaki as well... Aaahhh, it's sublime! It puts me in such a good mood, huhu... HAHAHAHA~!!	HOOOOOOOOT!! YET DELICIOUS!! I expected no less from you, Comrade! Brother! This relentless counteroffensive... is very like you!!

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[If 2nd option:]

Oh? You claim this is something you enjoy in private? Is that correct?

Then I shall correct the opportunity by eating this together! Mmmm... Delicious!!

You and Tezcatlipoca walk around the stall area eating takoyaki.

Perhaps because it's a huge festival, it's still bustling with lots of attendees even at this late of an hour.

The lights of the stalls illuminating the darkness, the festival music, the liveliness of the people... It's truly remarkable to have a festival where you can experience the dynamics of life.

The sounds of the Japanese drums in particular greatly exhilarates my heart. Is the act of performing Ondo like that of war drums?

Thinking about the past... Every day was such an uproar, wasn't it?

Even after creating heaven and earth with you, we will repeat each day of struggles with all our strength...

The glorious days that praised that and were colored by the voices of the people that followed suit... it's nostalgic.

Oh, is something bothering you, Brother? Did I say something odd?

2 options
Talking about the past is fine, but let's enjoy ourselves today.	Can you tell me how you enjoyed it back then?
Heh... Can you think of it as a new beginning of a battle you declare for yourself? Then I have a response to that too! Let's start by competing at the food stalls, Comrade!!	Huhuhu... I normally do not reflect upon the past. That's how I live. Let's meet those expectations then, Brother! For none other than you, I, Tezcatlipoca, will achieve a revival by myself! We shall enjoy the evening like the good old days! Let's begin by competing at the stalls, shall we!!

Tezcatlipoca admires the stalls lined up in a row in excitement while walking alongside you.

Now, are there any battlegrounds appropriate for us.......

Suddenly Tezcatlipoca stopped moving. Looking where he's staring at, you notice 1 particular stall.

Hoh, it appears there's a target shooting stall here as well. However, it feels a little different from the establishment my elite guard had opened up.

Perhaps that one is more special!? This kind of target shooting is commonplace at festivals such as this...

Tezcatlipoca, who was gazing at the stall with great interest, approached you with a proposal that came to his mind.

Right then, Brother. Let us compete again with our marksmanship abilities at this stall.

The other day, we fought with Hombretigre and the others in a form of a joint struggle, so to speak.

While confirming your nodding, Tezcatlipoca gazes at the specialized weapons arranged in the stall.

Hmmm... With this air gun, I can shoot at the prize to claim it.

I see. It's normal for a person to be motivated when prizes are involved, yet it would be a little more thrilling if...

Ah, I got an idea! Care to wager something with me?

3 options
(Inquire the details of the wager)	(Propose the details of the wager)	(Enjoy target practice without the wager)
Right. How about... the loser dedicates themselves to the winner for the rest of the night today? Do you understand already? It means "you must do whatever I say"! If you consent, then... BEGIN THE WAR!!	Mmm... So the loser does what the victor says. Huhuhu... So you yourself are the prize, huh? I love the idea of the loser devoting themselves to the winner! You will always entertain me! Then it's settled... COMMENCE THE WAR!!	You say the prize itself is enough? That's quite admirable of you, Brother. Despite so... Competing with you is exhilirating enough. This is a pure competition... WAR TIME!!

I WILL NOT BE DEFEATED THIS TIME, COMRADE! HAAAAHAHAHAHA!!

[Some time later...]

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After a while, you and Tezcatlipoca left from the stalls and moved to a small hill in Little Tir na nOg.

You placed bags packed with prices from the shooting stall closeby and sat next to each other.

Hahaha... Unbelievable. Even at the shop, you and I couldn't shoot down all the prizes.

It was truly exciting watching the shopkeeper's shocked expression dislocate their jaw!

Furthermore the numbers from each battle were the same! Well, I must say these results must be inevitable.

...... Could it be from being exposed to the atmosphere of a fairy village? I feel strangely nostalgic today.

Usually I wouldn't say this as commander of the Warmongers, but...

I will say... both sides were the victors in this war, just as we used to fight and win together!!

2 options (Same Response)
Being winners together... That's nice.	I have something to say--

At the same time of your reply, high-pitched noises echoes from far away, ripping up the night sky.

The moment you find where the noise is coming from, a ball of light bursts and multi-colored flowers decorate the night sky.

Look at that! Ain't that a grand spark to bless our victory!!

If you think about it, it's been a long time since we received praise from others.

After seeing the enemies we had to fight together, we opposed each other, and...

After all... You left me behind, and left from the land of El Dorado.

Huhuhu... HAHAHAHA! It was quite the severe blow to me.

As he laughed cheerfully, Tezcatlipoca's artificial eyes gazed intently at yours.

He stared further away from the sky where the fireworks are taking place, and soon he uttered words.

Huhuhu... Hahahaha. Say, Comrade...

It was meant to be directed at you, but the words wandered into the sky as if they lost their destination.

Tezcatlipoca:( face) Why did you... disappear in front of me?

Tezcatlipoca:( face) Brother, why did you tell me to stop offering sacrifices?

Tezcatlipoca:( face) Why did you erase your own proof of living yourself? What the hell were you thinking at the time?

Tezcatlipoca:( face) Answer me, the one with half of my body...!!

You're unable to see Tezcatlipoca's expression with colors of the pitch black night without strong lights in the area.

Here you can sympathize with those feelings, numerous words letting loose like a dam breaking.

The two of you remained silent as several more fireworks explode.

Before you could say something, Tezcatlipoca quietly started a conversation again.

...... No, it's different, I understand. This is "not what I should question."

I am not responding due to my pride as a mirror, but rather...

You should return what you see as it is. That's why you reside here, in this Tokyo.

Somehow, that other day... I greatly miss that moment where you took a walk and embraced me.

Even if you don't carry those certain memories on you right now...

Even though I knew it would be pointless to ask... I couldn't help but ask you.

I remembered my "impossible wish" when I didn't comprehend anything in this fairy village.

The breeze that blows in Little Tir na nOg, which recreates the outside temperature of the evening, passes between the two of you.

3 options (Same Response)
(Grasp Tezcatlipoca's hand)	(Bring your shoulder closer)	(Bring your body closer cause of the cold)

Get closer to me, [Player]. You don't have wings nor fur like mine.

Although it's an artificial body, it should be pleasing to touch as my former body! Enjoy it as much as you like and warm yourself up! Hahaha!!

Tezcatlipoca covers you from behind with his body and wings.

Hah... The engineers at Crafters did a fine job.

I'm pleased to be touched by you again, albeit through my artificial body.

After all, I am a mirror that merely returns information.

It's like smoke you gradually make yourself, creeping on another being's figure.

Even if it's fabrication however... if you have a body, you can touch back what you've touched... It will be realized.

You turn to face Tezcatlipoca, who was talking quietly, and began to ask a question that came to your mind.

2 options (Same Response)
The target shooting we did earlier...	Both of us are the victors, right?

Right. At least that's what I think?

2 options (Same Response)
In that case...	Will you listen to what I have to say?

Hmm... I see. It's true that the lack of a reward for the victor is quite dull.

Ah yes. What is it like to fulfill each other's wish?

Tell me what you desire first, and I will answer.

3 options
Let's continue on with the war.	I want to see myself as of now.	(Pin him down without a word)
...... That is what you desire? Why desire to continue a conflict with me without questioning it? Huh... Huhuhu... HAHAHAHAHA!! I see! That's very typical of you, [Player]!! The more you desire, the more you declare yourself, the more you greatly desire to conflict with me! Your departure from our homeland meant nothing has changed! Very good! You'll stand no matter what! That is my comrade and arch-nemesis! MY BROTHER!! You and Tezcatlipoca stood up and he faces the man whom he calls his arch-nemesis. [Player]... I will never forget that today was a wonderful day. Even if you're overwhelmed by an irresistible wave from this world, your memories will be wiped and we may be separated once again! I, Tezcatlipoca, will continue to carve myself into your own memories!! And I hope for you to declare it again! An endless battle with you, again and again from your homeland!! Suddenly, fireworks are launched in rapid succession, as if it were celebrating Tezcatlipoca's declaration of war. Roaring sounds echoed throughout Little Tir na nOg, as if there was an eternal conflict where the two of you are.	[Player] as of right now... Of course. It's by my contract with my Summoner, after all. We are comrades, brothers, arch-enemies... In this Tokyo, it is a relationship that links together irreplaceable "bonds." You feel a small force entering Tezcatlipoca's arm, which is holding in your body. And you hear a faint sigh and a seductive whisper inside your ear. Remember, [Player]. Just as you are attached to me, I do the same. ...... No, I am asking for an irreversible relationship, with feelings deeper than that. Huhuhu... Would that make it 1 more battle? Who will captivate the other? A struggle of love, I may call it... I will challenge you with all my strength, so please... May I ask for an exciting answer in return, [Player]? You put your hands on Tezcatlipoca's, hugging him. Illuminated by endless fireworks, both of you spent a long night in Little Tir na nOg......	... Wh- [Player]!? What are you... When you turned towards Tezcatlipoca, you launch a surprise attack. To answer his question, as he is pinned down on the grassland, you close his lips with your own. Tezcatlipoca was confused in that moment. However, the situation in which you are dominant will soon collapse. Muh... So my Summoner likes battles in this sort of style, is that right? However, do you truly believe Tezcatlipoca will remain one-sided? Just as you hear those words, your viewpoint was suddenly reversed in the very next moment. After regaining position, you use the meadow as a pillow and stare at Tezcatlipoca's daring smile. Huhuhu... Prepare yourself. This battle... You threw the first attack, and now I shall return fire in full force!! The Black Jaguar presses down on his Summoner. And the situation returns once again. You are very close to each other, as if to confirm each other's thoughts and forms like a kitten siblings' quarrel. Even with all their might, they still accepted it, like those days that never came back. The brightly shining fireworks that have launched illuminate the figures of the beasts that coil around violently.