Event Quest:I'm Not Afraid of Halloween!:VN:2-1

Location: Daikanyama Academy

Notes: The "Female Student" is an Ice Mage mob.
When Alice reappears in this part, she is called "Enigmatic Pretty Boy."

[2nd Night: A Force Swoops Down]

Alright, I’ll be examining it…… Please help me.

Now then, shall we begin the investigation? Haha. It’s almost like we’re detectives.

3 options
You’re optimistic about this.	It’s nice to be acquainted to a Detective.	I’m getting excited.
That’s right. At times like this, I need to settle down. Excessive tension is the cause of overlooking things. That way of thinking is not good for a researcher! …… I-I need to calm down before I end up tripping again.	Oh yes, it is amazing! You get to know a lot of acquaintances. Because of that, I’m positive that you have the skills to become an amazing detective. Eh, a beach clubhouse? A work expert? Babysitter? Perhaps being a self-proclaimed detective…?	Is that right? Your thoughts make me happy. I will carefully use the evidence to approach the truth. I believe that attitude is something researchers should have.

Ah, I was about to derail again! From now on, I think I will impose a policy about that.

…… I am very talkative, but I want to carefully raise all my vegetables, so they can ripen and mature.

If something bad were to happen to them, What would you do?

3 options
I would cry a lot.	Don’t give up and plant the next seed.	Identify the cause.
I know! In fact, if something like that happened to my beloved vegetables, I wouldn’t sleep for a week! However, I cannot be like that forever. Being sad or not, I need to think about the next thing! That’s why I need to do it, otherwise my affection for the vegetables would be pointless.	Yes. That was the mistake of many predecessors in agriculture. That led to the development of the challenge for them to not give up. I was very afraid of failure when I began researching. I was not allowed to do second attempts because my teacher would get furious. It is essential we do that to investigate the cause. Hmhm, perhaps you are suitable for this research job?	Oh, I see! You are very calm about that. I believe it is important to work around the failures. Failure is by no means an “error.” Researchers need that data to succeed. I’m amazed that you came up with that right away! It took me a while to get the hang of it.

Sorry for making you listen to my weird stories. I was curious on how you would handle it.

Err…… How should I say this?

A while ago, the children suffered the same fate as the others- I think I want to get in contact with them.

3 options
Isn’t that dangerous?	Are you going to observe them?	That time where you were spinning.
So, you are worried about me. It will be alright. You’re here with me after all.	You got me! That’s right. I was not able to get a glimpse of them before……	Uuuuu, that was unexpected…… I tried to escape but I ended up getting caught.

Even though I don’t look like it, I am a researcher. First, you must accept the phenomenon in front of you.

No matter how absurd it is, you must accept that it is a fact.

Both plants and animals have life, It is expressed by their loud outcries.

Research is to determine what is real or not, this behavior is to reveal the motives, is it not?

Because of that, we must find a reliable target. I believe observation is crucial.

Based on that, I want to make it a future principle.

2 options (same response)
That’s a very adult way of thinking.	Volos, that’s deep.

Oh? I have never been told that so I’m a little embarrassed.

But, these phrases are originally based on someone’s second hand knowledge.

Volos abruptly stopped talking and pointed his nose at the sky.

(Sniffle)…… (Sniffle)

Oh, I didn’t mean to get emotional…… Do you smell something sweet?

It’s not a fragrant ingredient, nor is it a caramel burnt sucrose……

This smell… no doubt about it! This smells like my pumpkins!

2 options (same response)
How do you know that?	You have an amazing nose!

I’m aware of that. More importantly, it is the pumpkin that I made myself!

It’s full of love, and I sampled it too! I can tell through my dependable sensory evaluation.

Oh, my sensory evaluation makes up for the lack of examination equipment. It’s all about using the five senses for evaluation.

Aaaah, I derailed again. Oh, the smell is getting stronger than before!

There might be others under the same influence. Quick, let’s follow the smell!

Location changes to a small room with pumpkins everywhere

Female Student:( face) Welcome, welcome- This is a limited sale of the Halloween event, here at Daikanyama Academy.

Female Student:( face) Delicious Delicious, the children and adults all love it, would you care for some pumpkin stew?

A temporary stall inside the campus. A store selling pumpkins in every corner.

Inside the vicinity is full of a sweet smell, almost to the point of making you cough a little.

S-sorry, I’ll take back what I said earlier. It resembles my pumpkins, but these ones are different.

I can say specifically what’s different about it, but it might be a little difficult to explain… Uuh……

I carefully cook my pumpkins thoroughly, then I add some spices-

I feel something strange. Aaaaaah, my pumpkins…!

Hiyaaa~! W-What?! It suddenly got dark!

Emergency, Master! In reality, this smell makes you turn crazy!

Just like the time when the bear was being spun around, I feel the same presence of those Jack-O-Lanterns-

Childrens' voices:( face) Kiyahahahahaha~! We got one, we got one!

Childrens' voices:( face) You’ve come to play! I’m glad, let’s have fun!

Childrens' voices:( face) It's the day where we won’t get yelled at. Papa, mama, not even the teacher.

Childrens' voices:( face) Only on this day mischief is allowed. Therefore, everyone is happy!

Trick-Or-Treat!

I noticed that every person eating the stew from the stall were changing into pumpkins.

Guwaaaaa, s-so many people?! I didn’t expect there to be this many…!

I-I can see them lining up in order in a single line!

Welcome, our customers! If you escape, we’ll chase you!

Whichever you want, whichever is good! You can’t run, you can’t run!

Spin spin spin forever! Everyone, let’s go Trick-or-Treating!

2 options (same response)
That’s not Halloween!	This isn’t going anywhere.

Does the atmosphere feel off to you? But, these children are…

By nature, this is the children’s understanding of everything, they tend to prioritize their curious desires.

2 options (same response)
Leave this to me.	Volos, stay back.

Are you planning to deal with them alone!? This is a lot more difficult than it was before!

Let’s retreat for now! We must devise a plan-

Children:( face) Kiyahahaha! Caught you ♪ Caught you ♪

O-Oh no! Come on now, you are good boys- yaaaaaah!

Got youuuuu~! Everyone, attack! Let’s prank Mr. Bear~!

Children:( face) Yay! Yay! Let’s spin him around and around!

The pumpkins, all at once lifted Volos high in the air and try to carry off with him.

Hiyaaaa~! Please stop! Why does this have to happen to meeee!

Hiyaa~ Hiyaa~ Gurururururu~, S-Spinning~?!

2 options (same response)
Volos!	I’ll save you!

That’s no good! You can’t do it! You can’t stop us!

You’re in our way! You can’t take him back from us!

Goodbye and see you again tomorrow! We’ll be leaving now!

With more combinations than I anticipated, the lanterns blocked my way.

Engulfed by a stampede, the figure of Volos was about to disappear until-

Mysterious Dignified Voice:( face) Please wait!

With strong wind pressure, something large and spherical is on the pumpkin’s head-

Fugyaaa?!

Uwaaaaaaaah!

With a scream, Volos was thrown on the ground.

It was big and white, it was almost like a vegetable.

Buweeh?!

Children:( face) W-what is this?! The thing that was thrown, it’s obstructing us!

Mysterious Dignified Voice:( face) As you summoned, a figure has entered the stage! But my real name is a secret! It is a mystery after all!

Hahaha~ Tricks are something to make you laugh. Beyond that, complaints will be made even if it was controlled.

These two don’t like what you have done to them, Pumpkin Heads! Now, please listen to my words!

Did you know that zucchinis are used in Italian cuisine?

It is similar to the cucumber, by the way, pumpkin seeds are called pumpkin kettle!

Furthermore, when potatoes are put into curry, it is simply beautiful!

Children:( face) Aah, that sounds… delicious. I’m losing strength…

Children:( face) Somehow, I want something to eat. My tummy- I’m very hungry.

Thanks to the sudden intruder, the movement of everyone here comes to a stop.

There’s space- The mysterious person opened an opportunity!

Now, [Player]! Go and rescue the bear!

3 options (same response)
Who are you?!	How do you know that much trivia?!	How do you know my name?!

Don’t worry about such a thing! I was reading the air! Now, quickly!

The pumpkins soon regrouped together, I quickly arrived at Volos’ location.

When I looked back, the Mysterious Pretty Boy threw a cool smile and stood against the Jack-O-Lanterns.

T-thank you, [Player]. I was nearly carried off somewhere…!

2 options (same response)
Please wait here for a moment.	I will back him up!

Y-yes… I understand! I will observe and collect information!

I think I’ll be safe here, but the other party are children! Just like before, please go easy on them.

One thing- Be careful.