Event Quest:Desert Journey:VN:1

[Translated by Kukuru]

Location: ???

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Good day, it's a pleasure to meet you. I welcome you-

My dear beloved audience. Or possibly, a famous actor.

I am a storyteller of a poor exile...... I am the host who will be giving you commands.

I would like to share with you, a tale spun by "us."

Christine:( face) Present day Tokyo. A "place like no other."

Christine:( face) A world where sand flutters in the air, where dreams and reality intertwine- A spectacular drama full of ups and downs will unfold.

A face shows that "I cannot comprehend what is being said." Please understand, and be at ease.

We shall begin. An adventure that lasts a thousand nights.

And now, I will begin to narrate- an empty tale spun in a distant world.

Prologue

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Location: Roppongi

Summer. An activity that goes around each year.

The season where the sun shines brilliantly, a blessing that rains down freely.

The season that invites crowds of people to the holiday resorts, with bright sunlight bringing people to the clear waterside and forests.

So, this season is always...... No. Summer this year is more or less-

Hot.

Hooot.

Hah...... Ho....t

All 3:(shocked face) So hooooooooot!!

3 options
Sheesh, it's hotter than usual!	Of course it's hot. It's summer.	Is the world gonna end?
O-Oh, I guess so...... I'm just getting distressed right now. I need to cool down the fire in my heart, yeah? I should do so!	As expected of you, [Player]-dono......! You train the mind and body very differently. As for me, it is the concentration of the mind. The heat being trapped in my fur is very stressful.	Eeeeeeh?! We're gonna be in trouble if it's gonna end! On summer vacation, we could go camping, go out to sea, watch the fireworks- Uuuuu, they're all outdoors....... Just thinking about it makes things a lot hotter.

........

What's up, Shirou? You've been quiet for a while now.

"Screaming at the warm weather will not cool you down!"

Saying stuff like that, a mystery is bound to happen. It always does.

Who's being histerical here?! I can't believe I have to explain this to you!

When you turn the faucet, hot water comes out! In addition, air conditioning is indispensable at night!

Your usual habits involve setting a timer and laying on bed till you wake up drenched in sweat at dawn.

As you'd expect, an air conditioner is the equivalent of a life-support system.

2 options
I feel like going to bed in ice.	You scolded us enough!
Really now...... Please don't ask Chernobog-san to do that. Quit it. You're gonna trap yourself in ice.	He's such an old-fashioned oni professor! I wonder if I can keep up with him......

Well, if we're gonna be outside like this, we should have something nice and cold!

Hehe, ta-dah~!! I have bags of ice cream from the freezer...... Huh?

Gyaaaaah!! It's a bit warm! The ice cream I brought for everyone melted!!

Gah, you dumbass! Don't make a mess like that! You're splashing the fruit juice everywhere!!

Eeeeh, I really screwed up...... I wonder if this air-conditioned bag was a bad idea.

Ryouta-dono, please try not to overdo things. Because of the temperature outside, there is a limit on how long the bag can stay cold.

Even the water I bought earlier became hot water from a bathtub.

Ahahaha! Oh, it sure is hot! This heat wave sure is breaking the record today!

The highest temperature will increase to 40 degrees! I myself must be getting a bit excited!

H-Hiieeee! You're insane! How can you be so calm, Hanuman......

I am an outdoor creature, a monkey child, a child of the sun! I'm totally indifferent to this!

If it's something about the heat, then having fun splashing around in the water is something you should do more!

T-That sounds awesome...... I can't help but sweat every time I take a step......

That "recording motion" thing, you're saying there's something like that every day?

So, it won't go over a 100 degrees this winter, right? Nice!!

3 options (Same Response)
Hahaha, good for you, Kengo.	The heat is screwing your brain up......	(Make a gentle look)

What kind of reaction was that?! I was trying to brighten up the situation here......

That wordplay was a bad. Conversely, I would be embarrassed if I lost my mind like that.

This heat is truly dreadful...... I'm afraid my fur is going to become frizzily.

Either way, we should go to a cool room and rest......

Are you doing alright, Inuduka? You don't look so hot. Agyou is currently house-sitting at our safe house......

N-No! This is nothing! A samurai must persevere......!

Also, [Player]-dono invited me here! I won't let myself go and turn down their offer!

Don't get ahead of yourself. Just bear with the heat, Inuduka.

The heat is fairly extreme, even so when compared to the past. Should we refrain from being outside during the daytime?

Anyhow, back to where we're headed...... We're heading into the center of the area where the Roppongi Guild controls.

I believe they said planned a resort facility in the reconstructed casino? Though, we would need some tolerance if we needed to be under this extreme heat.

3 options
Hakumen-chan invited us after all.	Curious about the resort?	I think I'll mess around with Toji instead.
Hakumen...... Say, isn't she one of the "transients" that control Roppongi? To be honest, I hate noisy insects. Whether or not you are on good terms with her, I will not intend to lower my guard.	Resorts....... Having fun in the water. I assumed that it's irrelevant to a guardian. On the topic of water-related events, I've ever only done cold-water ablutions under waterfalls.	Nng?! (Ahem). Why would you say that, [Player]. I stand by the notion of protecting yourself. You are not to play around with others. Always prepare for combat at all times, stand firm even at near-death. I am prepared to die under your "blade."

Gah, you are hard to deal with. Since it's so damn hot, why not go for a swim?

Of course. If an escort can't be wearing a sword, what else am I supposed to be?

But, can't you bring anything else instead of a swimsuit? If it's for swimming, how about a loincloth?

T-That is not something you should be wearing while you're swimming! Besides, this conversation is not about owning a swimsuit!

I must be prepared at all times! Despite entering enemy territory, I must act as a safeguard-

Gaaaaaaah!! Goddamn, you're just like Shirou!

In what way are we alike? Kengo, would you be so kind to explain?

Graaaah!! Quit it, you jerk!

Please keep a cool head, Chairman! Please don't fight! Please no fighting...... Okay......?

It's a "baton" for short! Ooooh, I wonder who's the strongest!

Ooh, there should be some awesome SFX like in the kid's shows! We should sell some toys or something!

Don't make up these weird stuff whenever you want! Ugh, really, you all had to in this heat......

But but, isn't it rare for Toji to say he's inviting us to opening of the resort?

Plus, if Hakumen-chan was the one that built it, I'm sure it will be spectacular!

A swimming pool with flowing waves, and there may be a beach too-

The restaurant's menu will be awesome! Heheh, I can't wait!

Hakumen can do a lot without much experience. I wonder if there's gonna be trouble again.

Don't you worry about thing! Tsathoggua-dono said so over the voice chat!

"Hakumen-chan was very adamant about this. I think it'll actually work out this time!"

She's been preample about that "for a while." I wouldn't say it's gonna be "okay."

...... It's fine to be chatting while standing around, but have you thought about a comrade in a crisis?

Huh? "Comrade in a crisis"?

Toji pointed out the silence; there was the figure of Moritaka laying on the ground.

He embraced his sword with hollow eyes, with an appearance of a complete hairy dog beastman.

Polar bear, polar bear...... Some cold ice please-

3 options
Hey, M-Moritaka?!	(No wonder he's been quiet)	Okay, let's strip him down.
Aaaaaaaah!! I-I'm sorry, Inuduka! He literally isn't doing okay! Yo, Inuduka! Get up! Stay with me here! Come on, let's get you to drink some water...... Huh, huuuuuh?! Wait, this is hot water!!	P-Please don't die on us!! Stay with us, Inuduka!! Don't lay down on the ground! You're gonna become a well-done steak!	G-Good idea! I'll take them off while [Player]- You both shouldn't worry so much...... I can...... take off these clothes myself...... W-Wait a minute, Inuduka!! This is a public area!!

Haaah~ I am just a dog on the hot pavement~...... I feel like I'm barely alive here~......

He's having a heatstroke...... I believe it's not normal to leave him like this.

This is not the time to be standing around and watch so calmly! We need to provide him help right now!

Yep, this is definitely a huge problem! This is where my two new items, super strong water guns come into play-

Aaaah!! I forgot to get the water!

Even if you remembered to put it in, it's gonna be hot water anyways!

This is no time to be goofing around! We need to move to a cool spot!

2 options (Same Response)
No objections here!	Where is a good spot......

I'll have to carry Inuduka on my back then. There should be treatment facilities around here......

Well, since we already came this far, why can't we take him over there?

To where Ryouta was pointing at, it appears to be the entrance to spectacular resort in which Hakumen runs.

...... You can't solve problems without making sacrifices. I will rush inside at once!

Sheesh, what kind of summer is this, putting someone's life at risk here!

For the start of the summer, Tokyo was getting hotter day by day.

There are still plenty of days left for the people. People are enjoying their lives along with having fun at the festival.

On the other hand, one day, the sun scorched the world.

It wouldn't fall under 30 degrees during the daytime, but at night, the atmosphere feels like that of a tropical jungle.

As Kengo said, the heat at Tokyo is no laughing matter.