Event Quest:Desert Journey:VN:5-2

[Translated by Kukuru]

Location: Kochuuten

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A lake filled with crystal-clear, blue water, the townscape with white walls and a vibrant artificial beach......

You, Bajie and Seth have changed into swimsuits to match the town's get-up, and walked around the beautiful summer paradise.

This is a ridiculously busy town. As we went inside, it feels like the number of tourists have increased.

3 options
Did all these people wash up here?	What's with the watermelon?	You look cute in that swimsuit.
Well... I wonder. We've been swept here, but we didn't have the faintest idea - Although, if there are other people that have been thrown here like us, then it won't be strange to associate ourselves with them.	Hmm? Oh, the fruit dealer over there was selling them. It's a fine quality watermelon, ain't it? Watermelons are good; they are full of juice! It helps you cool down after you eat them.	Huh!? C-Cute!? S-Shut up! Are you treating me like a kid!? D-Don't stare at me like that......! Doing that embarrasses me...... Hey, come on!! You went from being an observer to a player making moves!!

From what I've seen, the employees are all merpeople. Other than that, it's mostly tourists and ordinary citizens.

But, I can pick on just about anything else then...... Buhehe, my arms are getting tingly.

2 options
Where's Goku by the way?	Why did I come along with you......?
Goku? Didn't you see him? You know, the inn we left from downtown - There's a big game arcade there. Yeah, he got sucked into it. He'll never fix his habit of acting on his own after all...... Well, not in a desert at the very least. He'll be fine. Because of how close it is to the inn, it won't be a problem.	There's going to be a "contest" between the 2 of us. You need a fair judge to determine the winner, no? For one, I was planning to make you the judge. You don't mind, right? I'll make it up to you. Why is Xuanzang-sama the judge? Wouldn't Goku be suited for the role too? You dummy, you think we'd let that guy be the judge? He's obsessed with the games at the arcade right now.

Besides...... Today's contest. That guy being with us will be a problem.

"Problem" ......? I'm sure I would feel guilty for flirting in front of someone that naive.

That's not the case. That guy has some real potential through and through.

I'm judging from appearances - I'm almost sure of it, he has a knack as a natural airhead.

Unawarely entertaining the guys and girls, all the babes will be flocking to him.

That's why I gave him some pocket money and sent him to the arcade.

You...... How thorough of you......

Let's get on with the contest then. Take the initiative. Whoever gets the most people squealing over them wins!

Oh...... U-Umm, okay.

2 options (Same Response)
Never hit on anyone before?	If you can't do it, speak up right now.

Eh!? Y-You dumbass......! That's not it!!

Seth-sama is unrivaled, got it? I will have no problems picking up 1 or 2 people!

Ooooh, that's some confidence right there! You're not gonna end up crying like a baby later, are you?

Alright, I'm going first...... I'm gonna find me some cute babes right away!!

I'm coming for ya, my sweet babes! Won't you have a great time with me?

Hmm...... (Stares) ......

D-Do you need something from me? You're trying to get with me? I-I'm terribly sorry, but I'll pass.

Ah, hello? Yeah, yeah, is that so?

Oh...... Ugh...... Ignored, ran away from me and pretended to be on the phone, that's 3 people. I was basically unapproachable...... Buhee, buhehehe.

3 fails in a row, all within 32 seconds even...... Hey, are you okay?

W-Well, it's only 3 strikes to the thin skin of my heart...... Buhehehe, I can still be productive!

2 options (Same Response)
Is this a serious illness?	You'll die if you keep this up......!

Your heart must be made of steel...... Where is that spirit and willpower -

A-Alright! My demonstration is over!

It's your turn! I expect a lot from a sibling! Gooo, ya ladykiller!

Eh!? O-Oh...... Fi... Fine......!

L-Let's do this! Check this out!!

Seth walks over there in an awkward fashion. He approaches the tourists who are having a friendly chat.

U-Umm...... You there! The cutie...... Umm, over there?

Hrm? What is your business with us?

Are you trying to flirt? (Giggles). You got a good eye there, boy.

Hahahaha! This guy's funny! So, ya want to do something after?

H-Huuuh!? Ummm...... That's, well uhhhh......

T-This guy......! He struck it big all of the sudden!!

Hey, what are you doing! Keep pushing it! You caught yourself a huge catch, take the chance!!

The large tourists looked down on his small stature. To make the flirting successful, a big, unparalleled opportunity came -

???:( face) .......!!

However, a shadow falls overhead, triggering a flashback of "something" inside Seth's brain.

Ah....... Ah......

Hoh, he stopped moving. Is something wrong?

Dark_Mermaid: Well, it's his first time flirting with someone, isn't it? How cute.

Tsk tsk. This little guy is too young. Sorry, we'll ask you again some other time. See ya.

Ah......! Wa-Wait a second......!

???:( face) ...... Him. You......

???:( face) YOU KILLED HIM!!

Hah........

Not saying anything, the guests went and left Seth standing upright there.

Before he knew it, there were no other guests around the area.

3 options (Same Response)
(Cover your face)	Maybe Seth's a late-bloomer?	Y-You still have a chance!

Ouch...... Well, there are times when things don't go your way. It happens often, so don't let it get to you.

Hmph...... You know, you have a bad habit of talking big.

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Sorry, Bajie. I'm gonna step down from this contest.

Huh? W-Wait a second. Were your feelings hurt just now or something?

....... No, that's not it.......

Sorry for deceiving you like that. I'm not good with that kind of thing after all.

I can be "hated," but I cannot be "liked" by others.

And in my mind...... The self-directed hatred continues to burn forever.

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Generally...... Those guys who would be in such a place would have a partner.

I don't even know if they like me or not......

Even better yet...... Oh, what the hell! It's so damn ridiculous to "get intimate with other people"!

2 options (Same Response)
What's gotten into you all the sudden?	You had that miserable face earlier.

.......! I-It's nothing......

Sorry...... for raising my voice like that......

I see...... That is your life lesson, eh.

Well, that's okay. Sorry for pushing you like that.

On the other hand, remember this. There's no such thing as someone who can't be liked.

You say things like that about yourself, but what about Goku, who loves his "Big Brother Seth"?

....... (Gasp)!! G-Goku......

Yeah. To that extent, anybody can be liked by others.

I may be born in a pig's body, but I won't stop until I win the heart of a cave-dwelling beauty.

Well....... I couldn't get a happy ending. But that's the reason why I'm still confident about hitting on girls.

That's that!! Bajie-sama ain't givin' up yet!!

No matter how many times I get turned down, it will still be heaven for me!

If you're gonna step down, then observe. I'll show you what I've been trying to prove till now.

Okay, I'm gonna invest in my secret weapon! Wait here for just a second!

Good grief, he's as enthusiastic as ever. You really moved me there...... Well done.

Hey, Xuan- I mean, [Player]. Has...... Has anyone ever hated you before?

3 options
I never realized it.	There was some cases regarding hostility towards me.	I'm often disliked one way or the other.
So I see...... You never realized it, huh. I'm a tad jealous. It's better to not give a damn about how people see you, but it's pretty easy to do so.	Wow...... Seriously? Well, that's the way things ought to be. No, I don't mean it in a bad sense. I'm just a little jealous, that's all.	Haha, you're the same as me. I don't think anyone can be hated and liked just like you are.

Why did I ask something like that? Well...... That, that's why.

That Bajie fellow. No matter how I look at it, I genuinely wonder how he keeps up with the flirting......

3 options (Same Response)
What you said earlier -	about not being liked by anyone -	there's no such thing.

T-That's the reason why......!? But, that kind of -

Gouryou (Bajie):( face) Buhehehe! Sorry to keep you waiting, my dear siblings. Here comes the appearance of a brand new Bajie!

This fella is gonna hog all the attention at the beach! All the cute chicks will come running to me!

Huh!? What, you, that look......!?

3 options
You had that kind of swimsuit!?	You're sagging all around......!	Oh damn, so sexy......!
	S-Shut it!! It may be charming but it's a squishy sensation!!	Buhehe, I know right!? You totally get me, Xuanzang-sama!

T-That outfit is supposed to be your trump card!?

Yep yep. Sexy, ain't it? If a forceful approach is a no-go, then I'll just attract them!

Change tactics accordingly to the battlefield. This is the secret to success for being a playboy!

I see! This is your ploy to look cool, huh!? Argh, just quit it! A disaster is bound to happen!

That was a fast response! Check this out, both of you! Bajie-sama's brilliant riding skills!

Grabbing his surfboard, he runs to the beach straight away.

Riding on a huge wave that suddenly appeared, Bajie's body was running through the sea.

This is passed down to me from a "brother of the sea," Typhon! Tube riding!!

The tourists, who were on the beach, cheered for his amazing surfing performance.

(Whistles)! Check him out! That's some amazing technique!!

Oh my, that pig's amazing! How can he be so cool!?

Kyaaa, look over here~! Wink, wink!

3 options (Same Response)
Stunningly popular......	This is Typhon's doing huh.	You did it, Bajie!

Buhehehe, I'm a hit! Thank you, Typhon!!

Yaaaaahoooooo! Are you checking me out, babes~?

An ecstatic Bajie blew a kiss with both hands on top of the waves.

And...... Such an opportunity in a short amount of time.

From behind, another distinct wave was hot on his tail.

Wait, wait, waaaaait!! The surfer over there, step down, now!!

Bleh!? Wait a second! If you grab that, I'm gonna crash!!

And we're telling you to wait! Cut it out with the surfing and get back to the beach!!

Wa-Wait a second here...... Gyaaaaaaaaa!!

A violent dispute happens in the water. The tourists then evacuated, screaming.

W-What the!? They're fighting all the sudden -

......! Those guys have the nerve to bring weapons! This is not a good thing......!

Xuanzang-sama, let's go help Bajie! This is a major problem!!

2 options (Same Response)
Shouldn't we go get Goku?	Is it safe being in the water?

This is not the time to be saying stuff like that! Those guys are probably Gyumao's henchmen!!

We're gonna get these assholes away from Bajie! I will be their opponent!!

[Battle]

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Stop! If you keep on resisting, we won't be as merciless!!

Damn......! My power doesn't work as well on the beach!

Stop! Go and capture the boy!!

2 options (Same Response)
Seth, stay back!	You can't do much right now!

Shut up!! You guys said nice things, then deceived me......!

I am not going to lose to a bunch of cowards!

Light_Merman: D-Deceive......!? What are you babbling about, boy!

Discuss it later! Restraining him is top priority right now!

-!? Nuaaah......! Gwaaaaaaaaah!!

Kuuuu! Damn, these guys......

If you struggle, we won't feel sorry for any injuries you get. Now we'll just tie you up......

Gouryou (Bajie):( face) 'Ey, 'ey, the Merman there. What do you think you're doing?

You're the cause of this, Surfer. We'll tie you up the same way -

-!? W-What!?

Yooo! I'm here to help you, Big Bro Seth!

Wha......!? Eeeeeeeh!?

Seth was shocked once again. Bajie is riding on the waves -

Towering high over them like a slender dragon, he drops down on them at that very moment.

Our cute, lovable Big Brother - For treating him so badly, you're gonna be seeing a little painful experience!

Surge, whirl, break out the waves -

I'll blow away everyone altogether! Outlook Admiral!!

The moment Bajie struck down on the water's surface with a hoe, a wave dives perpendicularly to the water's surface.

The next thing that happened, the water current that drops down from the sky and blew the Mermen off their feet.

Dwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!

All the mermen were swallowed up in a huge pillar of water and were blown off into the sky vigorously.

How can this beeeeeee!? The people of the sea to be eaaaaasiiily -!!

Ah...... Amaziiiing! What a performance!!

Having watched the battle that took place, the crowd went into an uproar, cheering spontaneously.

Oh, they flew and flew. Well, they'll be fine under the sea.

Well, it'll be rough or so. You alright, Big Bro Seth?

You...... Why. How can you be so strong......

You're usually a slacker and a klutz...... yet you're a cunning guy......

Bweheheh...... Don't sulk about it, Big-Bruh-Thur-Seth.

Bajie then pats Seth's head roughly with his hand.

Hu!!

I'm sure you had the wrong idea there. Sorry, but I wasn't flaunting about my powers.

Physicial strength, it's handy at times, but sometimes it gets in the way of things in society.

Same with this surfboard. Until there are times when I need it, I just stash it away in a corner of a room.

Strength and power, is it nothing but baggage for you?

Power...... Nothing more than baggage...... If you don't need it, then you can stash it away, eh.

Yeah...... Pretty much. That's my life lesson. It wouldn't hurt to remember it, yeah?

Well anyways. We finished cleaning up those pesky jerks!!

Time to get back to picking up...... Bughyaaaaaaaaa!!

The moment when Bajie resumed to his flirting and skipped, the mermen who have been launched into the air hit him brilliantly.

"I saw it shining a while ago." "I wonder if it was a hallucination." "Let's go to the rest house."

Whether it dropped the stump of the last blunder all at once, the spectators that were enthuastic broke up and scattered like baby spiders.

All that's left was Bajie being stuck in the ground, the Xuanzang party and the knocked out mermen.

2 options (Same Response)
What a slob.	Just like Bajie.

Pfff......! Ahahahahaha!!

Buheh. Well, that's something......

Can I spare a few moments of your time? My brave guests.

3 options (Same Response)
Huh, Bartender-san?	Why are you here?	When did the manager get here......

So the boss finally decided to show up! How dare you deceive us like that!!

Good...... You'll be our opponent!!

Whoa, don't you think violent bloodlust isn't appropriate for a beach? I'm sure you're getting the wrong idea there, buddy.

I did not come here to pick a fight with you all. I have business with the good Sir there with a nice body.

Me!? Pshaw, I get thrown away and get picked back up. You are definitely within my range of types, buehehe.

With his body halfway buried in the sand, Bajie cracks a vulgar smile.

You were showing your fighting style. It was a truly magnificent technique -

But, aren't you overdoing it? Especially when everyone's playing in the pool.

Buhee, you noticed huh? Well...... I can do it without my secret trick.

2 options (Same Response)
Eh......?	"Secret trick"?

Oi, Bajie. You mean...... about before.

Could it be that... the Pig Babe's "Sacred Artifact" was the cause of the waves?

Everyone was playing in the pool; a large wave would make the guests fear for their own safety.

The Mermen were dispatched to try and stop it.

Heavy silence filled the air. The next thing that happened was Seth extending his foot at Bajie.

Baconshit!! Here's a "life lesson" for you!!

You brought your "Sacred Artifact" for impressing women! You made things worse for the people trying to help!

In the end, you dragged us into this meeeeeeesss!!

B-Bweeeeh!? Y-Yeowch!! I'm sorry, I'm sorry! Quit it!!

3 options (Same Response)
I apologize as well!	I'm utterly shocked, sheesh......	Bajie, apologize!

M-My face. Please forgive me, I'll be careful from now on!

No, I apologize for the security are as well. Carrying such dangerous weapons like that, misunderstandings were inevitable.

Yeesh, you're trying to make me look like an idiot, huh?

...... I thought you were pretty cool too.

Not looking at Seth, who was grumbling, Bajie sighs and drops his shoulders.

Aaaah, I was doing so well though. Well, it's good that I won't be in debt for causing serious damage.

"Operation Popular Surfer Bajie-san" is officially over.

Thank you for your understanding. This is business also.

How about we hold a rematch at the lounge during the evening?

My main battlefield is located there. There may be some things you could assist with.

Just like that, the Birdman lightly closes one eye.

3 options
Wow, so dandy......	You're not joining us tonight?	Sorry for the inconvenience.
Haha, thanks. You...... Aren't you still young for the lounge? Regardless of age, seeing you in the evening would really make my day.	Thank you for asking, but I still have my duties. I cannot go and ignore my job. And, when you become an adult, I will ask for a little more when we socialize in the evening.	There is no need to worry. It's my job to reprimand guests who get off difficult situations. Don't worry about it. Just enjoy your day here, my lovely baby.

Well then, my friends, if you'll excuse me.

The Bartender turns his back and leaves, Bajie then sighs heavily.

I'll be damned. He's somewhat a nice dude, but cool as well~.

Oh, wait a minute. Okay, maybe I'll go with that trick next.

I'll call it, "Operation Bartender Bajie-sama." This time, I'm gonna be popular, no doubt!

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What's wrong? Still moping about it?

...... Remember about before?! Jeez, you're gonna use arbitrary methods to be popular again!

Well, it's unfair to be unfair, definitely. I failed after all.

But, in the midst of various messes, I managed to accomplish one goal. Something I'm satisfied with.

....... Goal? What could that be......

When you're feeling down, don't you laugh when you look at me?

..........! You......

Hoookay! Moving on, moving on! I'm not gonna losing my mind here!

3 options (Same Response)
Bajie never gets discouraged, honestly.	Seth seems impressed.	How can you work so hard?

I'm not trying that hard, rather it gets in the with my way of living.

Bajie-sama hates 3 things: "abstinence," "patience," and "self-restraint"!

They're all the same thing! It's just going to become desires!

Buhehe, that's why I hate it.

Hey, Bajie....... You're a strong guy.

Maybe you're different from what I already know.

Hoooh? I think you're kinda overestimating me.

All I want to do is live my life the way I want it.

If there's any cute babes out there, I'll call out to them. If it's a waste of time, then I just give up completely.

It's troublesome to worry about it, and it's troublesome to remember about the nasty things.

That's why I forget about everything and look for new encounters.

Being a playboy is what I'm all about, buhehehehe.

What, that's it? I really don't understand you.

Having said that, Seth laughs cheerfully.

I thought you weren't a sloppy middle-aged man, but you really are such a boundless slob, heh.

Buhehe, I'll take that as a compliment.

Well, getting out of the way a little makes things easier for myself, I think.

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Oh, really. To be fair, I think I can agree with that.

3 options (Same Response)
First, we should go apologize for troubling the Merpeople.	We need to clean and repair the beach......	We have a lot to do.

Afterwards, [Player], Bajie and Seth all apologized to the people for the trouble and worked on the cleanup.

Buhee, I'm so exhausted. Okay, time for round two.

You had enough, Pig! Wait...... What do you mean by round two?

This time, Xuanzang-sama and natural airhead Goku-chan will be helping out.

3 options (Same Response)
I never flirted with anyone before.	We're not dragging Goku into this, are we?	Should priests be saying naughty stuff in the first place......

Don't be like that! Life is supposed to be enjoyable, buhehehe!

Come on, my brothers. Let's get hyped up!

Okay, I'll follow your example and try my best to be flashy.

3 options (Same Response)
I'll play along just for today.	Oh come on......	Alright, let's do it!

And then, with nighttime approaching, the Xuanzang party disappeared into downtown.

What were their accomplishments, I wonder?

For everyone's honor, I will not speak of it.

A strange kind of friendship sprouts between Bajie and Seth-sama.

The journey of the Xuanzang party deepend their bonds, and got closer to the end.

They safely reached Flaming Mountains. Will they be able to see Gyumao, I wonder?

This marks the end of today's tale. We shall meet again another night.