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

I'm Not Afraid of Halloween! Translation

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[Translation by Kukuru] Location: Daikanyama Academy One autumn day, blue skies as clear like it was shining. Sounds of fireworks shot up everywhere, signaling the start of the festivities this year. People regret that the summer season came to an end, and they are looking forward to the autumn season around the corner. Additionally, to greet the winter season that is finally arriving, an important event will be celebrated. The Halloween Event at Daikanyama Academy has become the scenic feature of Tokyo. A little girl is walking around openly in the gentle breeze, asking questions about everything. Behind her, is a figure of a bear in a white robe- Hey, Alice... Can I ask you something? Do tell, Jambavan. You don't like noisy events such as this... Didn't you tell me this before? Dear me... Did I really say something like that? Being with crowds of people, noisy environments, even the sounds of excitement and enthusiasm. You don't like these things. The other day I invited you to the big summer festival, but you outright declined. Ah, you're absolutely correct. I did say those things. I dream only of the present. Whatever strange event occurs, it will only be a simple dream. Therefore, the uproar in the world is nothing but a cheap play to me. However... The little girl’s elegance shows with a smile. Like the leaves of a tree fluttering in the autumn breeze. Today... Today is simply different from others. Special. Indeed, it is a very special day. Jambavan. Tell me, are you aware of what day it is today? A-Alice... You're acting strange today, y'know? It's scaring me. Anyways, you're talking about Halloween, right? It's when children put on costumes and go house to house trick or treating! Hehe~, that's correct. For most people, that's the extent of it. Huh, what do you mean by that? Alice...? The girl twirled and danced giddily, with a fun, carefree expression on her face. Today is the day that I can cross through the looking glass. Today is the day fantasy and reality walk hand-in-hand. I am one with the world. It's the day I can play and enjoy myself with not a care in the world. Is it not exciting? Everything you say just gets more and more bizarre. I don't understand you at all. I wish I had a personal Alice Translation Device. Anyways... What are today's orders, princess? The tone in the bear's question gives the impression that he's intimidated. It was a defensive instinct, because he is taken aback by the little girl's plans. However, the little girl's response was unexpected. You will not be doing anything. ... Huh? You do not have to do anything today. Instead, someone else will escort me to the festivities. Someone else?! Wait a second, you said- The accomplice noticed that the little girl is muttering improvised poems in the cold breeze. It is a beautiful day for a festival. A carefree bear taking a nap in its burrow. Run along now, little white rabbit, don't be late, hop-hop. Now, let the festivities begin! …… Now then, Jambavan. Be a good boy and return to your room. The figure of the joyful girl blended like fog into the crowd and vanished. Eventually... The bear in the white coat was left alone. .... Honestly, that's so like her. She just does whatever she wants. Well, I guess it's fine. As instructed, I'll go relax at home for today. ...Aaaah~, this will be my first vacation in a while. I think I'll curl up with a book. It's nice out today too. Oh, but I have research to do as well. Ah, that's right! Leib-senpai will be in the lab today. I should pick up something for him from the Panda Grill on the way. Also, Cusith-kun said he was going out. I hope he doesn't cry. If he does the venue will be destroyed... ...... At any rate. The young man looked up at the sky, sighing and murmuring to himself. Who in the world could be drawn to your selfishness? Aaaah... I feel bad for them. [1st Night: A Festival is Held] Woow~! It's terrifyingly active here, Master! Daikanyama Academy's Halloween party sure is popular around these parts~! Oh yeah! Hehehe~ On the topic of Halloween, lemme give you an example, Master~! Trick-or-Treeeeat!! Now you gotta give me candy or you’ll get tricked~! Huhuhu, that went perfectly! I sure did a fine job researching this! I'm talkin' the monsters of Halloween! Salomon-kun and the monsters! 2 options There's a lot going on today... Do you have a thing for sweets? That's because we're all excited! After all, it will be fun with just the two of us! Oh, I was just rehearsing stuff earlier. I’m looking forward to the candy! Eh, there's a lot of excitement going on? Well, that's obvious! After all, it will be fun with just the two of us! Don't if our usual group of three is good luck or bad luck, but we can't all come here with our own separate goals! Little ol' chubby-kun was crying badly... Just wanted to treat candy like souvenirs. Well, whatever! It's been an awfully long time since I last seen you, Master, so... This is an opportunity, so to speak. This is the perfect opportunity to step things up a notch, from a mere master-to-slave relationship! Come on, Master! Trick-or-Treating! Eating candy together... Aah, it would feel like it's melting your tongue! Such an exciting, tingly feeling in my heart! In the name of mischief, I demand pettings~. Do whatever you feel like doing to me, I'll give you a gift- A Dignified Voice:( face) Oh, if it isn’t [Player]! Gyaaah?! C-Could that voice be...! Did I arrive later than the agreed meeting time? I apologize for making you wait. 2 options (Same Response) Don’t worry about it too much. I like waiting for you, actually. I am relieved to hear that from you. By the way, I happened to be practicing something earlier. Following what Chernobog said, he is holding a ragged paper in hand, containing a script of a play. You're forgetting the jolly feelings of a festival! There's a reason why you came here today, Master...! Specifically, you're here to witness the big performance from that Demon King. I thought it was going to be just us two... ...(Sniffle sniffle), (Sniffle sniffle). ...... Hmph, there’s no way... Being a talented butler means being able to read the room! Salomon-kun who can't be seen at all will quietly disappear now. Master, I'll see you later~. It looked like you were talking to someone, was it all in my imagination...? Well, I'm sure it's nothing. Thank you for coming in the midst of this busy day. 2 options Did you memorize the words and phrases yet? Nervous about your first performance? Everyone repeatedly practiced to welcome this special day. It's to guarantee the performance's success! I am unsure if I can remember everything however. … Hmm. On my own, I certainly would feel that way. When I realized it, my arms and feet felt like they were lifeless. I even felt like I’ve become a Deer… Furthermore, for this performance, I am to open the curtains with my narration. [Player]. Is it safe for them to entrust an important task to me? 2 options (Same Response) Perform right here. Rehearse it one more time for me. ... Right here!? No, I can't fail because you asked. Alright... Here goes nothing. Softly clearing his throat and double-checking the script, Chernobog then quietly spoke. “An occasion not here, a place that does not exist now. This is far from a dream, rather a tale of that place.” “The peaceful country of Medana will soon be conquered by the King of Darkness, Tonas.” “Ah, the people cursed with absolute Japanese food culture begs for rescue!" “Thus, the sacred sword, the French Fryer was chosen. Jakarta, the hero that clears away evil, was the one chosen." Then, after this line, I will step out onto the stage. “It is I, the brave hero! Jakarta!” ...... What are your thoughts? Personally, I believe I did a fine job. Please, don't hold back. I am only asking for your confident opinion. 2 options You did a fine job. You were nervous, weren't you? I-Is that so…! [Player], when you say that, I feel a little more confident. Well... I was willing to accept harsh criticism. The performance won't disappoint you, [Player]! 1 option It's an interesting story anyways. Yes, I thought so too but, it is a creative drama this time. Please look forward to what we have in store for the play. Everything in this transient world is but a novel to me, however I feel it will be a valuable experience. Because I have decided to bear the role of a "hero"... More than anything else. This is the time where the autumn season intensifies, and the overall mood is great. An email was sent from Daikanyama Academy. A performance will be held at the Halloween party. Chernobog was asked to participate in it. And that role is- 2 options Hey, you mentioned your role was a "hero," right? You're a Demon King, aren't you? Yes, that was the plan. The director over there was terribly enthusiastic. That is true. The director over there was terribly enthusiastic. “A truly impressive detail will give life to a play!” Just like that, I was especially chosen for the role. I am curious about what you call plays of this world, I was willing to cooperate as the former Demon King, however... (Mysterious Beauty):( face) In the time of our first meeting, I said, "A cast like that is utter nonsense." Good afternoon. Welcome to Daikanyama Academy! 3 options Hello, Taromaiti. Didn't expect to see you so soon. Has it been that long since the Seaside School? I am glad to see you, [Player]. I hope you’ll have fun today. Those days were fun, [Player]. I would love to go out to sea again. Ah, Taromaiti-dono. Are you here to greet [Player] as well? That's correct, Chernobog. I wanted to see my friend's face again. I feel the same way. There must be a reason why you came here today. Perhaps you've come to see his first debut? If so, you’re more than welcome to. It’ll be reassuring if you're together. He should be able to perform with no trouble at all. Everyone has their first times after all. Chernobog will feel confident if the presence of his faithful companion is there. Hahaha... You saw through me, Taromaiti. You're right, I am very nervous about this. In that aspect, I won't be able to enter the hall. I can't bear to look because I'd be too scared. I want you to think highly of yourself. You see, my heart feels like it's going to burst at any moment too. I've had experiences like that in fencing matches, but those experiences are a good thing for a play. 2 options (Same Response) By the way, was your role swapped too? Taromaiti's the Demon King this time, right? …… I’m surprised. You're sharp as ever, [Player]. I get how passionate the theater group is regarding plays, but personally I just can’t accept the castings. No matter what kind of person he was in the past, there is nothing admirable about about carving out new wounds. Besides, it's not weird for someone known as a Demon King to take on the role of a Demon King, is it? I can become someone that I couldn't be before. That's why it's the big appeal of a play. Well, I... have been called a "Demon King" so many times in the past. I have little confidence in making the role. Taromaiti says that with a wink and laughed mischievously. In the end, I exchanged roles with my role of a "hero." “I am the Demon King, Tonas. I will dye everything in the world in the supreme Japanese food culture." “The world will soon bow down to me!” “You believe you can get away with that? The Hero of the Sacred Sword, Jakarta, will stand up to you!” Hah. 2 options (Same Response) I was blown away by that! The both of you were great! Hahaha, thank you. Chernobog, how are you feeling now? I am grateful. Because of this, I feel I can perform without feeling stiff on stage. We should get going soon. Let’s change into our costumes and review the script from beginning to end. Of course. We'll be seeing you later, [Player]. 2 options (Same Response) I’m looking forward to the play! Good luck! The two people wave their hands and leave the venue. When the figures disappear, the smartphone glows. Ooooh, what an unexpected turn of events, eh? That Demon King should perform spectacularly. Speaking of plays, the story's about rescuing the captive princess and defeating the king of evil, right? Eheheh~, I'm so excited to see it! I'm positive I'm gonna love this play! Buying some popcorn and sitting on Master's lap... Eeeeee, I can't wait~! 1 option Did you hear a weird voice? ...... Oh, you're right. It kinda sounds like yelling... Oh, it's crying, crying noises! It came from over there! Let’s check it out! Heave! Ho! Heave! Ho! Festivals! Festivals! Heave ho! In your line of sight where the shrieks drew you in, there was a strange group of people there. In the middle of the group is where the source of the screams is coming from. Uwaaaaaaaaaaah...! My head's... My head's spiniiiiiing...! It's a group of children with pumpkin headgear. They were spinning a bear beastman in the air like they wanted to put him in a coma. The children's sounds of laughter with no sense of tension, the bear's screams of agony with no tension echoes in the air. … What the heck is going on? Do you do this on Halloween too? Today is a fun festival! Come on, everyone, let's celebrate! Heave ho! Heave ho! Trick or Treat! A prank for your favorite child, the child who you care about! Gyaaaaah!! *Sounds of being spun around* Somebody, stop theeem! Heeeelp meeeee!! 3 options (Same Response) They're awfully strong for kids! Do they prefer pranks over candy? ? Why is that bear getting lifted up? ? Errr... Where are you getting that idea from? Even though I'm proud of being a 3rd-class gag, I'm practically speechless that there's so many of them!! … Huh? Huuuuuh? Hey, those pumpkin-headed children! Some kind of weird power is being put on them, specifically tricky magic powers! 2 options (Same Response) I’m going to go help him. Salomon-Kun, wait here. What an impulse decision! You never hesitate when it comes to helping others! Honestly, I don't get what's going on here, but they're kids, Master! Make sure you go easy on them! Anything's fine, just help me quuuuick!!

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[Translation by Kukuru] Location: Daikanyama Academy A brandish of a blade detaches the mysteries. The pumpkins themselves broke apart easily by that sword swing. What remained after that attack was... Oooooow... Unnn... My head hurts... Where... am I? Hey... Who... are you? It seems the children have no clue about what is going on. It looks like these kids don't remember anything at all. Hmmhmm. I speculate they were being controlled by something the entire time! 1 option Like this pumpkin for example? It's the pumpkin headgear that completely broke off the children. However, it seems it became a little small compared to what it was earlier. You make it out to be a Jack-O-Lantern for Halloween, based on the insides being removed and the facial features carved on it. Hmmm, just from looking at it... This is just an ordinary pumpkin, no? The lingering power that I was sensing a while ago... I'm not feeling anything in particular now. Hmm? (Sniff-sniff)... Oh, what a strangly sweet, delicious smell! There's no mistaking it! This pumpkin candy must be something unique! 1 option It sure does smell good... Darn right they are! I did raise those pumpkins myself after all. Bathed in sunlight, the finished product is simply wonderful. Sweet and tender. But... these pumpkins look like ordinary Halloween lanterns with nothing special about 'em. Only the insides themselves were taken out. There are absolutely no "seeds" or "tricks" in 'em. Now I wonder what could've caused this to happen? I reckon there might be a cause other than these pumpkins... 2 options (same response) Umm, who might you be? You were in danger a moment ago. ... Oh! Sorry 'bout that! I was so eager about the investigation that I forgot to introduce ma self. Ahem... Thanks so much for helping me out ealier. My name's Volos, I am currently an agricultural student. Now then... Let's begin a thorough investigation, shall we? After giving a polite thank you, Volos took out various tools from his pocket. It's necessary to have insight based on experience for research, however it's important to keep a "record" of the bits and details investigated. I'll examine the size as a start. I'll measure the weight... then I'll need to take a sample of the skin... 2 options (same response) Uh... Hello? What are you doing exactly? I'm examining this pumpkin. It's my responsibility because I'm the one who cultivated them. He's the one who produced these pumpkins? Could he be the one who's behind this...? For some reason... Him being so carefree doesn't make him look like a villain. What's wrong? Do I have something on my face...? 1 option Was the disaster earlier your doing? Yup... It most likely was my fault. To be fair with you, I'm rather surprised. I don't know much about it myself, but... looking at what's happened, I can't help but say my pumpkins are the cause of it. I won't try to deny it. Even I don't fully understand why. ... That's right. It does make me look suspicious, don't it? Can I... give an explanation on what's going on? It's the least I can do. As I mentioned a moment ago, I grew these pumpkins myself. You see, I do agricultural research. Specifically, I'm studying vegetable production. I want to raise delicious vegetables. I want the children to eat a lot of them. At the end of my research, this prototype was something I managed to make just before mass production. This is a big and beautiful pumpkin. A masterpiece with good flavor, tenderness, and easy to cook with. First off, I want to mention that pumpkins can't be grown without insect mediation or artificial pollination. Selective breeding isn't something you can just cross things together - Let's start off with vegetable inheritance. For vegetable inheritance, there's a tendency native to a species... Words start spewing endlessly from Volos' mouth, like a wave of information is being dumped onto you. He goes on and on about his technical talk, like a switch went off or something. The children then grew bored of this and went off on their own. Genetic inheritance caused by inter-generational breeding also can't be disregarded - Uuuugh... Master, this man talks too much... We need to force him to stop, otherwise he's gonna keep rambling about this! 2 options (same response) C-Can you cut to the chase!? Why are the pumpkins possessing people? Aaaaaaah! I'm so sorry! I couldn't stop talking...! Why the pumpkins are possessing people like that... I'm afraid... I don't understand why myself. I only want to work hard in raising delicious pumpkins. I vigorously worked to make them delectable, I even put my thoughts into them, although... Why they are going on about possessing everyone like that, I... I never raised them to be that way! Volos' face shows no hints of lying about the things he just said. It's very clear simply by what's happened so far. I want to apologize for my vegetables... ...... Awright, I made up my mind! Why did this happen? Why did my pumpkins turn out like this? I'm going to find the answer as to why. I must find the cause, so they won't change on their own next time. I must raise delicious pumpkins! That's why I must go! Though... If we stick together any longer, you'll be suspected of this too. Thanks for everything! So long now! Next time we meet... I'll treat you with my vegetables. 2 options (same response) Hold up for a sec. You're going alone? It's reckless to go alone. As things are right now, I don't fully get why my pumpkins are like this. Don't you worry 'bout a thing. The basics are: observation, inference, and verification. Anything can be solved, with the power of science! To determine the cause of this, I- Ughyaaaaaaaaaaa!! With crashing sounds, Volos falls over hard. Owowow... I hurt my nose... Why did I trip myself at this spot here... Oh, that's odd... my feet are trembling... 1 option There wasn't anything there to trip you! Master... This man is what you call a "natural airhead," right? There's so much research going on in his head, making him not pay attention to his surroundings. Ahaha, I'm hopeless. Sometimes I can become like this. When I start rambling, I just can't help myself. Anyways, I'll be going now. So long. 1 option ... I'm helping. ...... Huh? Are you alright about that? Don't you have other things to deal with? Hey, Master. There won't be enough time before Chernobog-san's play starts, y'know? 2 options (same response) Just leave me alone. You're useless if people can't see you anyways. O-Oh... Okay, I understand. Master, I'm having a hard time taking what you said. Talented familiar Salomon-kun will provide the perfect support for Master. I'll be watching out for the opening time of the play. Master, don't hold back in determining the cause of this chaos! On one condition though! When you're done, please spend the Halloween day with me! 2 options (same response) Alright, let's get to work. Nice to meet you, Volos-san. Just Volos is fine. I personally like it that way. Say... I didn't catch your name now, did I? 1 option It's [Player]. Once again, nice to meet ya... [Player]. Thus begins Master working together with Volos-san. Until the time for the play's opening... Will Master save this scandal with no trouble!? ... Ah! Maaster! Don't leave me behiiiind!

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[Translation by Kukuru] Location: Daikanyama Academy [2nd Night: A Turnip Swoops Down] Well now, let me do this properly... Thank ya for what you've done for me. For saving my life earlier. Now then, let's get on with the investigation together, shall we? Huhu... We're kinda like detectives, aren't we? 3 options You're gonna do reckless things at this rate. If you're a detective, then you'll need a partner. This is so exciting! You may be right about that. At times like this, I need to calm myself down. Being overexcited can cause you to overlook things. Paying close attention is vital to being a good researc- Aaaah! J... Just like that, this happens to me. Owowouch... I tripped myself again. Oh, that would be wonderful! You get to have a lot of acquaintances. I'm sure a detective with remarkable abilities would make a fine living. Huh, the beach hut? Part-time work? Babysitter? Could a detective be self-proclaimed in other things too...? Is that right? It makes me happy that we feel the same way. Carefully taking the evidence is a step closer in finding the truth. Having that kind of attitude is what it takes to be a researcher. Ah, I was about to go off-topic again! I think I'll come up with a plan about that after this. This be an example, but... Suppose the vegetables I grew with great care all withered and died. What will you do if something terrible like that happens? What do you think you should do in that situation? 3 options I'd feel terrible about it. Give it up and plant the next seed. Figure out the cause of it. You got that right! If something like that happened to my beloved vegetables, I would be sobbing in bed for a week! I can't sulk about it forever, y'know. If I'm still sulking about it, I can't focus on the next thing! Because if I don't move on, the love I gave to the vegetables that just died would be all for naught. Right. Agriculture has evolved because of the many failures of our ancestors, and the challenges they had to overcome. I was afraid to make mistakes when I first started out in researching. When I wouldn't give it another go, my seniors and teachers would often scold me. If we want to find the cause of this, you'll need to have the guts to do what you need to do. You might actually be cut out for this research business, hmmhmm~. Ah, I expected no less from you! You are very calm about that. I believe it's very important to take measures if there's a failure. Failure is no means an "error." Researchers think over the data for the sake of success. It's remarkable how you came up with that right away! It took me a long time for me to think like that. Sorry for asking you a weird question like that. I was a little curious on how you would react. Erm... What I want to say is... I'm looking for people that suffered the same fate as the children from before. I was thinking of getting in touch with them. 3 options Isn't that dangerous? Is this because you couldn't observe them carefully? You were spinning around and around. You're worried about me, hmm? I'll be fine, because this time you're here with me. You're absolutely correct! I barely got the chance because I got caught and got spun around so quickly. That was an unexpected turn of events for me, euuugh... I tried to run away, but I ended up falling over instead. I'm a researcher, even though I may not look like one. First thing to do is accept the phenomenon around you and analyze it. No matter how hard it is to believe, the start to finding the truth comes from there. Animals and plants... they all have life. Their bodies are all made up of it, and they express it with their loud outcries. Research is not about being fixed on reality. You see, it's to bring light to their behavior, their motives. For the sake in accomplishing that, we need to find a suitable test subject. I believe it's very important for observation. Based on what I just told you... I'm planning to make that a principle... What do you think? 2 options (same response) That’s a very adult way of thinking. That's incredible, Volos. Huh? O-Oh... I'm a tad embarrassed because not many people have told me that. But, the original saying is a second hand from a certain person. Volos abruptly stopped talking and pointed his nose at the sky. (Sniffle)... Hic... Hic... Hey, I noticed it earlier but... What could that sweet aroma be? It's not a fragrant ingredient like vanilla, it's not caramel with charred sucrose either...... This smell... Hmm... No doubt 'bout it. It's a dish that has my pumpkins in it! 2 options (same response) How are you so sure about that? That's an amazing sense of smell! I just know. I'm telling you, it's the pumpkins I grew myself! Full of love and I thoroughly sampled it too! I'm positive because I did the sensory analysis very carefully! You see, sensory analysis uses the inspector's five senses. It's basically a replacement inspection device. Ayaya, I went off again! Hey wait, the smell is getting stronger than before! There may be people under the same influence. A-At any rate, we should go and trace that smell! Location changes to a small room with pumpkins everywhere The Female Student is an Ice Mage Mob. Female Student:( face) Welcome, welcome! This is a special sale, right here at Daikanyama Academy! Female Student:( face) Would you care for some pumpkin stew? It's a delicious stew, loved by children and adults alike. It's a temporary stall inside the academy. It's a store selling pumpkin stew set up in one spot. A sickly-sweet aroma that makes you cough a little fills the air around you. M-My bad, I'll take back what I said. They're similar to my pumpkins, but they're a bit different. It's a little hard to explain if you were to ask what's specifically different 'bout them, but... Let's see here... They deliberately boiled my pumpkins, and it seems like they added some kind of spice to it - I'm getting a bad feeling about this. Aaaaaah! What did they do to my pumpkins...!? Ughyaa! W-What, what?! It got pitch black all the sudden! Master, this is an emergency! This smell makes your nose make a U-turn! It's the same magic I felt from those Jack-O-Lanterns, the ones that were vigorously spinning the bear there from a while ago - Childrens' voices:( face) Kyahahahahaha~! We found you, we found youuuuuu! Childrens' voices:( face) You’ve come to play with us~! We're so happy that we get to have so much fun together~! Childrens' voices:( face) A special day where nobody can yell at us. Papa, Mama, not even the teachers. Childrens' voices:( face) Only today are we allowed to be mischevious. That's why everyone should be happy! Trick-Or-Treaaaaat! You notice that the people eating the stew from the stall all became Pumpkin Monsters. Waaah, t-there's so many of them!! I didn't expect this many people here...! I-I see them in order, one by one, side by side in a row! Welcome, visitors! You run away, we chase you! Either way is fine! Either way is fine! Run and chase, chase and run! Spin you 'round, round and around! FOREVER! Come on, guys! Let's go Trick-or-Treating! 2 options (same response) Is that Halloween-like?! Geez, this conversion doesn't make any sense. Are these children spellbound with the Halloween spirit? No, but they are only children... A child naturally tends to prioritize their cravings and curiosity rather than try to understand things. 2 options (same response) Leave this to me. Volos, stay back. Y-You're not planning on handling them all by yerself, are you!? There's more of them than before! It's too dangerous! Let's skedaddle for now! After working out a plan, we can try aga- Children:( face) Kyahahaha~! Cauuuught you~. We caught you~! O-Oh no! You are all good boys and girls, that's why you should let me goooooooaaaaaaah!! Go, goooooooo! Everyone, charge! Let's go play with Mr. Bear! Children:( face) Heave! Hooooo!! Take him with us and spin spin spin him around! The Pumpkins all at once lifted up Volos, lifting him high in the air and takes him away. Hyaaaaaa!! Cut it out! W-Why are you doing this only to meeeee!! Waah! Waah! Getting... spun around... my... eyes... spinning...!! 2 options (same response) Volos! I'm getting you right now! No way, no way! You won't get in our way! We're taking him to the dream world! You won't get in our way! We're going to the dream world! See you later and may we see you tomorrow! Not in our world though! The Lanterns blocked your way in a combination you never anticipated. Engulfed by the crowd of children, you thought Volos would be gone for good, until... Mysterious Dignified Voice:( face) Please wait! Together with strong wind pressure, something large and spherical is on the Pumpkin Heads' bodies... Fugyaaa?! Uwaaaaaaaah! Volos was thrown down along with screaming. The object that was thrown at them rolls across the ground. The object was a large, white vegetable. It appears to be like a turnip. Eeuuugh!! Children:( face) W-Who did that!? Whatever they just threw, it's getting in our way!! This Alice is referred to as "Enigmatic Pretty Boy" for a while. Mysterious Dignified Voice:( face) I will appear if you call out for me! However, my real name is a secret! It's to remain a mystery after all! Hahaha. Tricks are something to make you laugh. Do more than that and it won't be called as such, even if it's controlled. Pumpkin Heads! This young bear dislikes being carried off against his own will! Now, listen carefully to what I have to say! Are you aware of a vegetable used in Italian cuisine called zucchinis? That vegetable may look like cucumbers, but actually they're a species of pumpkin called a pepo pumpkin! Incidentally, if you replace potatoes with them in curry, the flavor will be absolutely delicious! Children:( face) Oooh, is that true? Sounds yummy~. I love curry. Children:( face) Somehow, I'm in the mood to eat curry. My tummy is growling~. Thanks to the unexpected intruder, all the kids in that situation all stopped in their tracks. That mysterious character... opened up an opporunity for you! Now, [Player]! Rescue him! Go and rescue the Bear! 3 options (same response) Who are you?! Thanks for the random trivia! How do you know my name?! Don’t worry about that! I was just reading the room! Now, quickly! You made your way to where Volos is faster than the Pumpkins before they got their acts together. You see for yourself that the Mysterious Pretty Boy throws a refreshing smile, standing up to the Jack-O-Lanterns. T-Thank you, [Player]. I was nearly carried off somewhere again...! 2 options (same response) Wait here for a minute. I'm backing him up! Y-Yeah... Got it! I'll observe and collect information! I think I'll be safe here, but you're up against children! Please be gentle with them like you did before. One more thing... Be careful.

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[Translation by Kukuru] Location: Daikanyama Academy Kyuuu... Seems like we settled things here peacefully. I assume nobody's hurt? 1 option Thanks for helping us. Hahaha. There's no need for thanks. This is what I do after all. Now that things have settled down, Allow me to introduce myself. I am a Mysterious Blood-Sucking Knight! Call me, the Rutabaga Knight! 2 options (Same Response) Rutabaga... Knight? What's a Rutabaga? In response to your question, the Rutabaga Knight answers with a dubious smile instead of words. If again, you find yourself in a tough situation, put your heart into it and call out for my name! Do so and I will respond to that call. Till we meet again, gentlemen... Farewell! What? Why am I leaving already? Ah. That's because I come and go just like the wind. Well then... adieu. So... COOOOL...!! Did you see that, Master?! That unidentified, mysterious boy! He even said "adieu" when he left! The Rutabaga Knight... What a charming guy...! He really inspired me~. I think I'll put on a disguise too! 3 options I-Is that right? You got that right! Something like... a Demon Butler guise? You don't understand how awesome he was!! Geez, Master, I feel like a child. You even thought so too! Huhuhu~. I think you're just as cool too, Master! That name makes me sound like a completely bad character! Demon? I bet demons are troublemakers... What's the matter, [Player]? It looked like you were in a daze, but... Anyways, thanks [Player]. All the kids are unharmed, thanks to you going easy on 'em. That aside, I wonder who that boy was earlier... He called himself the Rutabaga Knight. Rutabaga... a brassicaceae famine relief plant. A distinct species but similar to a turnip, and flavorful enough for cooking... Hmm... It was emergency food at the time when there was nothing to snack on. Sometimes it was used as feed. Based on that information... It could mean the Rutabaga Knight is a savior during times of need. After finishing up his theory, Volos approaches the object next to the victim's body. It was a well refined, gigantic pumpkin lantern. This one's clean too, with its insides cleaned out. ...... Yup, this one too. 1 option Did you find a clue? I have no idea if it's a clue, but... It sure did leave behind a mystery. Take a good look at this pumpkin, for starters. There are no signs of a carving knife used on it. Basically, nobody manufactured this. It's like it spontaneously became a "pumpkin lantern." I'm darn surprised... I never seen such development from a pumpkin. One more thing I want to add. The color and smell... I'm positive about it. It's the pumpkins I grew myself... The same ones I brought to this academy to be used for Halloween dishes. My pumpkins that I worked hard in making... Why is this happening...? 2 options (Same Response) Maybe something weird's going on with them? Maybe someone did something to them...? This is... unimaginable. I have yet to figure out the cause, but... If that's the case here, then I must check things myself. Volos walked over to the rattling stall and takes a cup of stew from the stew pot left behind. It seems nobody is running the stall, so I'll leave the cash here. I'm sorry. 2 options (Same Response) H-Hey, Volos......? What are you doing? (Sniff sniff)…… (Sniff sniff) The smell does have some other stimuli after all. The ingredients are pumpkin, carrots... and potatoes? That concludes the inspection regarding how it looks. Well then, thank you for... 2 options (Same Response) What are you doing! ? Don't eat that! W-What...? I'm going through an experiment, ya know? It's possible the stew the children had was the reason they turned out like this. No... It's not only this stew. It's all the dishes that has my pumpkins. That's why I'm eating it, to try and verify it myself. It's also a quality check. Reactions and changes in cooking such as heat usage were strongly confirmed based on the provisions. But, things happen. As a researcher, as an Agricultural Student, this is an important procedure. Now then, thank you for the food! Aah- ???:( face) Doing such careless things. Aaaaiiee!! W-Was that ice cold black tea thrown at the back of my head!? Goodness me... It's good you're enthusiastic about your research, but please, reconsider the time and case. 2 options Who are you? Are you Rutabaga?! It's proper manners to introduce yourself first before asking for someone's name. Especially I'm a countess of blood who's like a frail little girl, yes? I wonder who that could be...? I'm afraid I don't know who you're talking about. However, this person you call Rutabaga... He's very graceful and beautiful, wouldn't you agree? So? What are your names? -O-Oh... My name is Volos. An agricultural student and... producer of these pumpkins. 1 option It’s [Player], Princess. Good. Thank you for politely introducing yourselves. My name is... Oh dear, I shouldn't do that. ...??? Blood-sucking, Pretty Girl Detective of Love and Wisdom, Alice. That is what I refer to myself as. 2 options (Same Response) Sounds too much like a movie character. That’s a lot to say. Fine, my alias will be Pretty Girl Detective then. That will be setting this time. Maaasteeer, somehow I think this little girl could be the "movie scene" herself, but... She's obviously a super suspicious little girl! Are you okay with this, Master? Say, Pretty Girl Detective Alice. Why did you throw tea at the back of my head? A head cannot be cooled without some iced tea. You tried to do something completely stupid as well. That's why it's quite extreme. Is that how you think you should take responsibility? But, my pumpkins are still the cause of this, aren't they...? Correct. I have yet to grasp the specifics but... there's no question the pumpkins are part of the problem. However, you never planned to raise your pumpkins like that, didn't you? D-Do you know something about it yourself, Pretty Girl Detective? 2 options (Same Response) Expected no less from a detective. You know what caused this? There is not enough evidence for me to determine that. This is a conclusive matter. This will be the last escape. At first, you gain a lead then strike at the culprit. Then, the culprit accepts defeat. Such a lovely tale... I'm sure this would become an ideal mystery. Alice fixes her eyes into empty space with an ecstatic face. Then, she lightly turns her eyes towards your direction. What do you say, gentlemen? Cooperate with me. You're not going to refuse, are you? C-Cooperate…? What in tarnation are you planning to do? Ah, that settles it then. I will need assistants to pursue this mysterious event. People are suddenly becoming Pumpkin Heads and pulling tricks indiscriminately. This is a very obscure event. A scandal worthy enough to be challenged by a Pretty Girl Detective. What this means is, you gentlemen will be working as Assistants No. 1 and No.2. 2 options (Same Response) Volos is Assistant No.1? I’m assistant No.2? Alice-chan, I'm happy about your attitude about this, but... I'm afraid I can't drag ya into this. My, oh my. You're just like Jambav... *Ahem*. Do you have any complaints you want to share with me? I don't want to put a child like yerself in dangerous situations. ...... Fine, let me put it this way. I'll work on intelligence, and you gentlemen will handle the fighting. I need to solve this mysterious case as well. This will be a cooperative alliance, huhuhu~. Well then... The little girl smiled, expressing a meaningful hope in her eyes. I wonder if you're confident in solving this case, with a clever girl like myself lending a hand? 2 options (Same Response) I’ll leave things to you from here on out. The more the merrier. After all... We need a specialist for the best results. Does that mean... the detective is a pretty girl detective...? 2 options (Same Response) Do you understand!? Okay, let's get this show on the road! Got it. Pretty Girl Detective Alice-chan, I'm counting you on solving this case. It's settled. Let's get going, the next case awaits us! Master... This child could be extremely full of herself, y'know...? 2 options (Same Response) I’m going with her. Give it up. U-Understood! I'll be with you to the very end! I'm gonna stay by your side! We still got time before Chernobog-san's play starts, so let's give it our all! ... Very good. So far, Master welcomes a new companion to their group, a selfish, pretty girl detective... Embarked on a full-out investigation, calling off a straight man and many confusions...! Suspensful!

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[Translation by Kukuru] Location: Daikanyama Academy [Night 3: A Puppy Dances a Rondo] Sounds of happiness echoes from somewhere. That is, the voices of people enjoying themselves and getting excited. Summer festivals may be different from Christmas, but it has a joyful and calming atmosphere. One lone dog beastman is walking happily in the town. The sweet smell of pumpkin candy tickles my nose. Even the sounds of cheerful people can be heard from a feet away... Everyone's having so much fun, ehehehe~! I've been waiting forever for this Halloween event. Before I came to Tokyo, I was looking forward to seeing the kids, with the candy I made together with Master. That was on a mere whim. Like going for a little stroll. Because his Senpai is too busy with his research, this boy decided to read a magazine to kill the time. In the middle of reading, a special feature article suddenly caught his attention. It was a Halloween event that is being held in a few days in Daikanyama Academy. Happy Halloweeeeeen~! Hiya, Big Brother! Awoooooooo! I am a Wolf-man! Haaaaappy Halloween~! Trick-Or-Treat! If you don't give us candy, we'll play a prank on you! Since pranks are very scary, I'll give you candy. This special candy is something I made together with everyone, including Senpai! Thank you, Big Brother~! That costume looks great on you! Gee, thanks! You all look awfully cute in those costumes too! Get out there and get a ton of candy! Make sure you don't go and trip yourselves though! Got it! Thanks again! See you later, Big Doggy Brother! You look like a puppy too, by the way~! Wolf! I'm supposed to be a wolf, for pete's sake! Dawwww, maybe I don't give a big enough impression yet... Receiving and handing out candy...... Cusith having finished what he was doing, He finds and sits down in a comfortable spot with some juice in one hand. Cusith sips on some special orange juice to match the Halloween feeling. Cusith is happily looking at the children all dressed up in costumes while swinging both his legs. I'm really happy about giving a tooon of candy to the kids. I also got a bunch of candy too! When I get home, I'll be sure to share some with the Ueno Guild. That said, he takes another sip of his orange juice. The children passing by waved their hands at Cusith, prompting Cusith to happily wave back. It's not a bad thing to do something different than usual. Getting in the holiday spirit is important too. Although... I wonder why the costume Leib-senpai picked out is a wolf? I wonder if a dog is supposed to be a wolf in disguise? Wait, if that's the case, then I would be scary cool like Garmr-kun! Still... I wish Senpai and the others were here with me. Senpai is so selfish because he's so busy writing his research papers. Garmr-kun is the watchdog of the day for the guild; Xolotl-san is working while Moritaka-kun is at a kendo tournament. Nothin' I can do about it when everyone's busy with what they're doing, but... I'm darn sure it will be a lot more fun if we came together. Feeling a little miserable, a mere faint shadow casts inside Cusith's heart. Cusith made lots of friends after he was summoned to Tokyo. Every day was full of excitement for him. And yet... yet... N-No, I can't be sad like this! Today's Halloween! Halloween's a fun festival! I can't let myself cry even if I'm bummed out! Senpai and Jambavan-san told me so! Alright! There's still lots of kids I haven't met yet! Because of that, I gotta go and meet them! Cusith got down from his seat and fixed up his looks. Then, when he threw away the paper cup he finished drinking from... Note: The Female Clerk is a Light Mage mob Female Clerk:( face) Oh my, what a cute little wolf! Happy Halloween! H-Happy Halloween! Wait, you actually understand that I'm a wolf?! Female Clerk:( face) ... Hmm? What are you talking about? You're a very handsome, wolf boy aren't you? Yay, I'm sooo happy! This is the first time I've been called a wolf! Did you need something from me, Ma'am? I-Is it candy candy you want? Let's see here... Female Clerk:( face) No? I was actually worried about you. Weren't you sad about something? Did you get separated from someone? Uuuuuum, no not really. Thanks for your concern though! Here, some candy for you! Female Clerk:( face) Ah, thank you. Then, I'll return the favor with this. Here you go. It was a big, big pumpkin pie. It's fairly heavy, and it still feels like it's fresh from the oven. An indistinct sweet smell tickles Cusith's nose, completely stimulating his appetite and making his mouth water. Female Clerk:( face) I'm handing these out to everyone right now. It's special pumpkin pie. It's very yummy and I'm sure it'll cheer you up. Wooow~, thank you so much! I was getting awfully hungry. Then, I'm gonna eat this right away! Thank you for the food! Nom Nom*... *Ahm*... *Munch Munch*. Wow, it's nice and crunchy on the outside! It’s freshly-baked, sweet and super yummy too! Female Clerk:( face) Hehehe, I'm glad I had the time to make it if you enjoyed it that much. I'm glad it cheered you up. Yeah! I feel so much better now! Thank you again for the delicious pie! Hehehe~. So… good! *Crunch crunch*. Mmm... Ah, this is great! His hunger gets satisfied with every bite he takes. However, his body gradually got warmer. H-Huh... I wonder why... My head's... dizzy... ???:( face) Trick…… or…… …… Trick…… or…… Trick…… Candy…… ? A voice...? Who's... there? I'm sure that was a whisper just now. I shouldn't have any more candy, what I need now is... Trick…… or…… …… Trick…… or…… Trick-or-Trick!! Awoooooooooooo!! [Transitioning...] ……? What's wrong, Alice-chan? Are you burned out from all this walking? No, I'm sorry. I believe I heard something like a howl just now. A howl, you say? Now... Shall I go over what's been happening around here? Pretty Girl Alice who was walking and standing in front of the crowd turns over in your direction. She's behaving like a teacher who waves her finger and teaches difficult formulas to students. We are currently pursuing the mysterious pumpkins, while also following the trouble they've caused. They attach themselves to people and become Jack-O-Lanterns. Their intentions are very ambiguous to us at the moment. -T-The new species of pumpkins I grew... are the cause of this... Why? Oh my, you shouldn't jump to conclusions like that. I'm only reviewing what's happened. Don't put yourself down over that right now. 1 option ......... You are intently staring over this way for something. Do I have something on my face? 3 options (Same Response) That was very nice of you. Alice is so smart. You're no ordinary kid. I see... My "behavior" seems that way to your point of view. You're free to think however you like... Please remember one thing, however. The "me" you're seeing today is the "me" only for today, surely for this place only. Tomorrow morning, I will wake up, I will stand before a mirror, already I put on a different face. The "me" is not "me." There are infinte me's, as I will wake up every day. I got the slightest idea on what Alice-chan is talkin' about. You see, even plants are the same yet different. Everything differs in shape and color, even flowers that are part of the same foliage, the same roots. After all, our bodies are metabolized by cells, and we become "new selves" sometime in the future. "Life"... We make a fresh start every day, continuously shining anew. You... You are surprisingly a poet. I wonder if all researchers are poets like yourself? Hahaha! Whether I'm a poet or not, this is the first time I've been praised like that. 2 options Volos sure knows a lot of stuff I'm telling you! You can't pay attention to things around you, but that's just a fly in the ointment. You think so? I do specialize in that field, y'know. Isn't everyone curious about the things they're interested in? Oh... Ahahah. Yup, I feel like that sums it up about me. Note: "Fly in the ointment" means "A flaw or imperfection that detracts from something positive." I'm absolutely crazy about them. Plants... they're always intriguing to me. Days, weeks, months, heck I'll never get bored of them all year round! 3 options Don't you have friends? Are you eating okay? Are you able to do your everyday routines? C-Course I do!! I have lots of friends in the lab. Everyone works well together on their research, and we have discussions every day. Point being, I'm not alone. We discuss about a lot of things. It's fun. Daw, you don't have to worry 'bout that. I eat while I go through the research results. Other research teams bring fish and meat and have barbeques. Well... They would bring a bunch of food, so I end up eating more than I should. T-That's...... I don't know what to say about that. It's embarrassing but, I'm generally not good with those things... I'm indifferent to fashion much less clothing, so my room is mostly a mess. Gah, that doesn't mean I'm a slob! R-Research! Yup, I'm always busy with research so there...! I see. I now understand the nature of your character. Simplistic, brimming with curiosity and... relatively sloppy. You're the exact opposite of a bear in a white coat who is somewhat hard to please. You two seem to match, however. You two are the same bear. Nevertheless... It's not like someone who abuses research for the purpose of mischief. In the name of a great detective, I can assure you there's a mastermind behind this scandal. 2 options (Same Response) What's the culprit's objective? A great detective's reasoning never fails. Don’t get ahead of yourself. That is still impossible even for I, Pretty Girl Detective Alice-chan. ...... Don't look at me like that. I haven't gathered enough evidence that I need for my analysis. Rushed conclusions is a work of a moronic police detective. Detectives don't rush, are smart, and elegantly solves mysteries, no? Pardon, [Player]. I'm sorry, but go and buy any kind of drink for me please. My throat feels dry while I was explaining my hypotheses. Let's see now... I'll improve my deductive powers with some black tea. You have been chatting for a while now. Alright, [Player], will you accompany me? I'm sure there should be a vending machine in the nearest building. Wait here, Alice-chan. Hmph... Do not treat like a child. Go quickly. By the way, Alice-chan, you are somehow a pleasant little girl. The things you talk about are very interesting. I feel it's somewhat strange, but innocent. I have never met anyone like you until now. Of course, you too, [Player]. I don't think there's anyone as friendly as you are. 2 options (Same Response) Is that right? You think so? ... I’m surprised. Aren't you self-aware? It's not something I should say, but I say it's fitting for you. No, that's actually a good thing. That one thing defines who “you” are. Cherish that feeling with great care. That's what I like about you, pal. Truly. ???:( face) Kyaaaaaaa!! Someone, anybody come quick! ???:( face) Pumpkins! Pumpkiiiins!! -D-Did you hear that just now? There might be Jack-O-Lanterns on the loose again! Let’s head in that direction! I'm positive it must be my pumpkins... Let's get a move on! 2 options Let's get Alice! We'll meet up with Alice later! Out of the question! It’s too dangerous for Alice-chan! We’ll meet up with her after this is over! Right! It’s too dangerous for Alice-chan. As expected, [Player]. I think we get along well. [Transitioning...] At the place where the shrieks came from, something was waiting for you before you arrived... Ah, ah, awooo, awoooooooo~! We are all brothers and sisters~! All of us~! Bark bark, hold your muzzle high in the sky~! Awooo, awooo! Come on, dance with us~! What you see is Jack-o-Lanterns perfectly lined up together, shoulder to shoulder, dancing. Oooo~ Oooo~ It's a fun festival today~! Everyone is still together as a pack~ That's the way of a wolf~! E-Everyone's dancing this time...? Why in tarnation are those pumpkins doing this? ... Oi, [Player]! Over there! I see someone over there! Looking ahead where Volos is pointing at... Inside the row of Jack-o-Lanterns is a dog beastman donning a green scarf. Whoa, you guy heard the voice too and came too! I’m Cusith! Let’s be friends! You said... you're Cusith-kun right? I'm Volos and this here is [Player]. What's this...? Just from looking at you, it seems you're not under the effect of the pumpkins? Pumpkin? What's that supposed to be? Come on! Let’s sing and dance already! Sing? Dance? Are those things you do during Halloween? You bet! I'm planning to have fun dancing and playing together with the children for a long time! Sorry, I know you're having fun, but... We have business with the children you're dancing with. Could you stop dancing for a minute and cooperate with us? Uncle bear... You came by to stop us from dancing? U-Uncle...!? Do I really look like one...? H-Hey, wait just a minute!! Awaawoooooooooo~! Now, everybody! Are you ready? Let's howl more and more, everybody! Let's call out for more friends! Yeah, of course, Mr. Boss~! Our leader, leads the pack! All the children all let out a wolf's howl at the same time of Cusith's lead. You rang? Come on, this way~! Dance with us~, let's all dance together~! Everyone howl! We're all the same! We're all friends here~! Yup! Don't be afraid to howl together with everyone! We'll spend time together and have fun every day. We will populate the world with ourselves! Everyone will be together as one big pack! W-What's this voice I'm listening to...? I... It makes me want to scream too. T-These are my pumpkins...? But, that child doesn't have a pumpkin stuck on him...! That voice is full of a strong, strange power, as if a soul is being stirred up by it. A seductive voice resembling enticement, greatly attracts the mind and soul. Oh... Maaasteeeer~! He'll become helpless if he listens to voice for too long! A-At any rate, you need to stop that dog right now! If you don't... everyone will become like beasts! 2 options (Same Response) Quit it! Settle down and listen to me! What? Why? I'm feeling great, just so you know! You should come to my pack too! I'm telling you, we'll have lots and lots of fun! Or... are you two "grave-robbers"? Does that mean... you're my enemy...!? Cusith's eyes flickers with a suspicious glow. Also, the shape of his mouth distorts slightly... If that's the case, then you leave me no choice! Everyone, let's get those kids to dance! Okay~! Come on, everybody! Let's go! Following Cusith's command, the Pumpkins all started marching over to you. As they danced, as they sang... The Pumpkins moves closer together, hand to hand. Awawawa! W-What should we do!? I'm not good with rough situations like this!! 2 options (Same Response) Drive out the pumpkins! Cusith's waiting for us to make a move! Okay! I'll give this my best shot...! I'm doing this... for my pumpkins...!

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[Translation by Kukuru] Location: Daikanyama Academy This is from working in the fields! Take thiiiiiiiiiiis!! Volos throws as to not hit a large table and the like, preventing the Pumpkins from closing in somehow. Weaving through in the meantime, You take the opportunity to incapitate them. Hah... Whew... There are so many... so many of them...... The swarm of Jack-o-Lanterns doesn't seem to get any smaller no matter how many of them you take out. On the other hand, the Pumpkins increase in number, little by little each passing minute. A-Also... What is going on? I somehow want to... howl too... O-Ooou...... Gosh, I... can't resist any more... Oh, Maaaasteeer!! The heck is going on here!! Humans, dogs, bears, everything in this academy alike! The sound waves from the dog is seeping into their consciousnesses! If things are left like this, Master... You'll be part of that dog's pack too! 2 options (Same Response) There's no end to this! Cusith, stop! No way! Because if I do, everyone in the pack will be scattered about! It's my job to protect everyone in the pack! I will work hard on guiding them, so they don't lose their way! That's why I'm calling out for everyone. AWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Those who hear my call, join me and everyone in the pack. Then... I will take you somewhere. To a safe place... a place of promise where pain never happens! I will send you there with everyone. When that happens...”everyone besides me” won't have to cry by themselves! Sadness left behind by an important person... Everyone will not be allowed to experience it...! Turning his body away, Cusith heads for the skies and creates a large-scale howl. A sound wave was produced that invades the minds of each and everyone residing in the area. However... That is by no means a coercion or the like. That was the sounds of misery. Screams of grief. That grief trembles the minds of everyone who heard it. You can't fight back because of that. You can't help but feel sympathetic. You can't help but obey that sound. I-It's no use... Aaagh... I can't... stand it any longer... Everyone! Be happy! You won't be miserable anymore! This is the finale! Stay with me! For I will howl a massive howl!! Third Howling- AWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! ???:( face) Don't give up! Keep yourselves in order, please! A refreshing voice echoes to defeat the howl that unnerves your thoughts. The owner of that voice became a shadow that soared in the sky, and threw the giant mass in his hand. Yeoooowch!! Uuwaaaah, waaaaahh!! That really hurts!! W-Who the heck did that?! Such a big ball... Huh? A turnip? L-Look, over there! That person must be...! Looking where Volos is pointing at, you see someone standing on a tree branch... Yes... It is I! 1 option Rutabaga Knight! Sorrowful Fairy Dog confused about affection! Please, listen to my voice! The English name for a pumpkin (kabocha) is a word called, "Pumpkin," however... Did you know that it's the name used only for the orange kind used for Halloween? A pumpkin used as food is what you call a squash. Huhu... Please remember that. Oooo~, so that's what it is! I had no idea, thanks! Oooh~, that's so cool~! We're a lot smarter now~. Cusith and the Pumpkins roared in applause for the speaker on top of the tree. The howling that filled the surrounding area stopped. And the effects of that power completely comes to a stop. A-Ah, dangit! I was in the middle of something! U-Uuuummm... “Third Howling”- AWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Note: Red Eye Cusith is "Young Werewolf?" Stop it, Black Dog! Those guys aren't "grave robbers"! Eh?! W-What are you...? They don't give a darn about that. I need to put an end to this, quick! Don't... Don't waste your breath. No matter what you say, it's already too late to stop- "Master" told you something, didn't they!? "I want you to protect everyone, even when I'm gone." ......!! ...... Did he... stop moving?! Now, [Player]! Use your strength to break through his sorrows! 2 options (Same Response) You got it, Rutabaga Knight! I will bring back Cusith, with this blade! [Battle] A... Aaaaaaaah... T-That was cruel... Kyuuuu... Your attacks cuts off the power dwelling inside Cusith's body. Cusith then falls to the ground. A sweet pumpkin smell then comes out from his mouth. It seems everything went smoothly. Then, I'll be taking my leave now! Expected no less from a wandering knight...! Handsome and reliable as ever! That aside, we should look after this kid. 2 options (Same Response) Cusith's asleep. Wake up, sleepyhead, it's already morning! N... Mmmm... Nooo, I can't have any more pie... 2 options (Same Response) Just like Ryouta... Is that you, Ryouta? ...... Huh? Good... morning? Ummm... What... was I doing... 3 options Nice to meet you. Haven’t seen you in a long time. You feeling alright, Cusith? Good to meet ya! I'm Cusith! Wait, didn't you tell me this before? I introduced myself to you before, didn't I...? Oh, [Player]! It's been forever since I last saw you... since last New Year's, right? Oh, [Player]! Whoopee! Why, you came to celebrate Halloween too! You're telling me that you completely forgot about what happened earlier...? What happened earlier...? Oh... right, I'm still warm and fuzzy but I still remember. I wonder why I was doing something like that? Or rather, how am I able to do something like that? 2 options (Same Response) Is there some ability you're not aware of? Was it because of those pumpkins? ...... Yes, it's appropriate to assume that. Rather, it's a natural result. Where's my drink, by the way? Who in the right mind would feel the need to keep someone waiting. A-Alice-chan! I-I'm so sorry! I was a little busy, but I can get you some tea... Sigh, don't worry about it, I understand. It was always like this for a bear acquaintance of mine. Other than that, the pumpkins themselves have appeared again. It was quite the mayhem I say. Quite. The pumpkins are running around here, and sounds like that of a wolf was heard. It was quite obvious even with making deductions, seeing that you're looking after the dog and your tired expressions. Hehehe~. 2 options (Same Response) That's a Pretty Girl Detective for ya. (I'll keep this in mind) No matter... The dog over there. What's your name? Ummm... I'm Cusith. You are Alice-chan, did I get that right? Correct. My formal name is Pretty Girl Detective Alice. I'm pleased to make your acquaintance. Yeah, nice to meet you too! I'll be calling you Pretty Girl Detective Alice then! Just Alice is fine, Cusith. Alice, there's something that's been bothering me... Yes, I know... It's about the effects of the pumpkins. Yup. I assumed my pumpkins only turned people into Jack-o-Lanterns. On the other hand, Cusith-kun here... Is it possible they gave him some special power? It's possible... I believe it's because of a trait Cusith has. He can kill but anything with his voice... Isn't that kind of power hiding inside him? That power functioned as a way to "kill the mind's resilience." ...... That is my theory. Wait, I have that kind of power in me!? ...... Seems like this boy is unaware about it. Cusith, please try and remember... What were you experiencing during that situation? Yeah, I remember... I felt so nostalgic... I was happy. Uh huh... Okay, was there anything else? Every time I howled, I felt I was getting friends together from different places. Everybody was calling me "Big Brother" too. We became friends, played together and danced in circles. 2 options (Same Response) The Lanterns said something earlier. Was that really playing around? Yeah. Everyone just wants to have fun. It was the children that had that wish. Oh right! While I was playing with those kids... I remmembered him. Him? The grave keeping dog of the cemetery: the "Black Dog." Black Dog... The grave keeper that keeps the grave robbers out of the cemetery and protects the children. I see. I wonder if you became the "Black Dog" to protect the children from the grave robbers. I don't know the real Black Dog myself, but it's only in my imagination... When I noticed the "Black Dog" inside me, it whispered something in my head. Protect the children. I couldn't hold back that urge... That's what everyone exactly witnessed. But... How did you manage to stop the attack? It was obvious you stopped moving in the middle of it. That's because... I knew you guys were fighting the children without hurting them... That's why I had to say something to the Black Dog inside me. I told him, those people are not bad people. I screamed at the top of my lungs in my head... It startled him, but he laughed and stopped moving. I see now... Thanks Cusith. Thanks to you, I was saved. I'd say you make a fine guard dog. Despite a situation like that, you kept pushing forward and saved us all. Ehee~…… Gosh, you're embarrassing me. Black Dog... I wonder if that "Role" isn't something to be shared with everyone. "The first buried dead will become watch of the graveyard, without going to heaven." The Black Dog assumes that Role. The dog's "Role" of being left all alone, separated by death by everyone. ...... I'm sure Cusith and that Black Dog hold awfully similar "Roles." That's why there's an "overlap"... Put simply, there's someone important to Cusith... No, I'm afraid I'll have to cut the story short here. We must follow the case as detectives. "Children"... This is an important clue. There are no ill intent in their actions, they only want to innocently have fun and play with someoene... Those who do these tricks don't think the things they did are bad. 1 option I have an idea of who it is...! [Player], no. That kind of prejudice narrows your scope of reasoning. Jumping to easy conclusions is the work of an obstinate detective. I am a Pretty Girl Detective. I will reach the answer by being cautious and bold. I get it now, Alice-chan. You're a detective seeking to solve this case huh? ......... Hey, I got something to ask! Please take me with you on this investigation! Whaaaa!? This is serious matters, Cusith! Leave things to us and head on home, understand? ...... This is how I'll make up for the trouble I caused. That is, I can't let things go on like this. The children are in danger, aren't they? I have to try and do something! I may be a weak crybaby, but... I'm still a guard dog. I'm sure my nose will be useful to everyone! 2 options (Same Response) That’s great, Cusith. It's gonna be dangerous. Are you sure about that? Ehee~ I’m happy that you said that. This time…… I will protect everyone! Yeah! ...... If that's your resolve, then I have no objections. Shall we get going then? We will determine the criminal's goals by following the pumpkins. You got it! Everyone, let's work together and solve this thing! 1 option OK! The detectives makes yet another friend, recruiting Cusith to the gang. It's time to head for the next crime scene! I wonder what kind of event is gonna happen to them there...!?

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[Translation by Kukuru] Location: Daikanyama Academy [Night 4: A Serious Man Contemplates] A Halloween party held at the gorgeous Daikanyama Academy. It is a notable event alongside Christmas and Valentine's. On the other hand, Halloween in comparison to other events, highlights the genuine festival aspect of the holiday. What it means for the students is that it becomes an event, essentially a school festival for them. Naturally! Though it's an event, I cannot allow myself to cut loose. In order to leave a good impression on the visitors outside the academy, we must supervise the public morals of the academy more strictly than usual. Zabaniya... I believe that's your seriousness, your values. Come on, this is a long-awaited festival! Loosen up a bit! Get some excitement and enjoy yourself! On that note, are you going? You’re going, right? I know I know, stop looking like that. I truly am sorry. It's impossible for me to behave like that. I clearly asserted it before!! I needed to say I need to make the most of it!! That's the reason why I put on a Halloween costume, to fit in with the mood of this special festival. Such intentions like those...! That's Arslan-sama for you... I would have never thought of that myself. When we're patrolling the academy like this, are there measures to take so we don't intimidate the participants? ...... If you hadn't said that, you'd be walking around in your usual attire, paying little attention to what's going around you. My my... I think you softened up a little since the Seaside School... [Zabaniya's inner thoughts] ...... You think so? I was skeptical when I heard those remarks from my superior. The different experiences I had at the summer sea that time, I'm sure I still have them inside me even now. Even now... Even now, there are no signs of change within me. Even when I confessed to "them." regret stings me like a thorn... [End of Zabaniya's inner thoughts] Look at you, making that serious face again! What's bothering you, Mr. stubborn...? A palm of a large hand reaches out and pats Zabaniya's stretched back. It's as if he's forcing out the poison that's accumulated inside. I... I apologize. However... I... Just as useless as squash and pumpkins. You should be decisive like that Cub. If you started seeking change... Don't stop walking and continue taking steps forward. If I were to take one step, I'd go all the way to the end of the world like ZOOOOOM. Wahahahaha! [Zabaniya's inner thoughts] Arslan-sama's eyes... There was pure brilliance like that of a child when he said that. If interested, he'll devote himself to it. Such determination to move forward without losing interest. That's right... I longed for this kind of image for myself, did I not? It was none other than myself... that suppressed those desires. [End of Zabaniya's inner thoughts] Oi, you trying to make wrinkles between your eyebrows? Overthinking things is not healthy, y'know. While we're at it, my feet are itching to see the scenery somewhere far away. Better yet, let's take everybody in this academy on a great road trip somewhere in the world! Have fun. Not everyone can move forward as openhearted as you are. There are those who seek inconvenience themselves. Some also want to have railroad tracks for them to walk on. Consequently, there are those who yearn for Arslan-sama's character. For the time being, please spare the wanderer nature. O-Okay, I get it. I understand my own responsibilities. However... It's something I can't help but do. Perhaps it'd be better if my nature and yours blend together with good vibes... Hah... What are you saying? I'm too unrestrained, you are too serious. I think it's about a 50-50, no? That's... No, you're right. That may be so. Zabaniya:( face) Indeed, I desired it that time. Zabaniya:( face) If... If it is the case... ???:( face) Ahaha! That’s good! Please, we'll grant that wish for you! Happy Halloweeeeeeen! Trick-Or-Treat! W-Who are you lot? Oh right... I'm supposed to hand out candy. Maria, Gabriel and the others worked hard on making this candy. Don't they look yummy? No, something's not right here. Arslan-sama, stay back- Let's get started! Everyone, all together now! Trick-Or-Triiiick! [Transitions over to Cusith] (Sniff-sniff), (Sniff-sniff). I see... I see... This is a strong odor. Cusith is guiding the group while sniffing out the odor. His face is serious about it. Just as Alice-chan said, the pumpkin smell is spreading across the academy. How should I describe it... It's like a big stream of it. Good work, Cusith. I'll give you a cookie as a reward. Wooooow, thank you! Eheheh, I got sweets again!! We should be able to find the other pumpkins by following the odor Cusith sniffed out. Yep! I knew Alice-chan would figure something out. She's such a great detective! Hehe. Now, let's find the "key" necessary in solving this case. Okay, leave this to me! (Sniff Sniff)... (Sniff Sniff)...... ......... 2 options (Same Response) Is something bothering you? Thinking about something? Ah... yes. Something's been bothering me for a while since this case started. The criminal behind this case, and why they would do this to my pumpkins. Yeah, about that... They were originally ordinary pumpkins, right? Of course! I poured my blood, sweat and tears into taking care of my pumpkins! I had to work hard in raising them, so everyone will be happy and say they're delicious. How is that...! 1 option The bad guy is the one who caused this mess. Correct. It's most certainly unacceptable to have caused this uproar, however... Can you truly say it's only but evil? Eh? Why do you think that, Alice-chan? Is there some meaning behind this chaos...? This is only a hypothesis, but... Please remember what happened with Cusith earlier. Those Jack-o-Lanterns never meant to make more malicious friends. Rather, the case came to be due to gentle feelings... Is it truly unimaginable? ...... I... Don't take it the wrong way, Cusith. You were only involved in it. Gentle feelings may have backfired in this strange Halloween atmosphere. However... Perhaps the preparator's actions occurred through feelings of kindness? That's... not strange, is it? If it's kindness, I think it won't cause any trouble. ....... Is that right? Kindness and compassion are invaluable things. Like a soft, warm and beautiful blanket. You are a charming bear, however. A person with a gentle green thumb, yes? Kindness... A design drawn on the front of a coin. Front... of a coin? Alice-chan, what are you going on- ???:( face) Kyaaaa! No waaay! 2 options (Same Response) Who screamed...! Was that a scream...? T-This is bad! It was someone's scream...! But... Why? We need to check it out, pronto! I'm positive it was a scream, but it was strangely high-pitched and ecstatic... That was a different kind of scream this time... Okay, shall we go and investigate? [Transitioning...] Male High School Student (Light Fencer Mob):( face) HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO~! With meeee! Please get married with meee!! Female Student (Fire Mage Mob):( face) No way! Me, me! P-Please, turn this waaaaaay!! Beastman (Green Wolf Mob):( face) AWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! You finally arrived on ahead at the main street of the academy. You notice that there's a group of people tightly packed in the centre. The people are blowing up with enthusiasm like a pop star just arrived here. W-What a huge crowd! Wha... What in barnacles is going on here!? 3 options A pop star's live performance maybe? Bursting with love's passion...! GABRIEL-CHAAAAAAN! ! No, her live concert should be held at a special venue near the school after this. If you're a detective, you should carefully assess the information around you. You have much to learn as an assistant. On the other hand, I didn't hear anything about other events held at this time. If so... what in world is this about? Amazing... Such enthusiasm here. Everyone is going crazy and shouting words of love. This is my first time witnessing a scene like this. I must document a report on this afterwards. ... Huh? Why are you giving me the cold shoulder? Stop looking at me like I'm some weirdo researcher! Strangely speaking of abnormalities... Are my pumpkins the cause of this too...? But wait... I don't see the children nor pumpkins anywhere. Maybe they're hiding somewhere? The frenzy here is abnormal. We need to quiet things down, otherwise we can't grasp- Arslan:( face) All of you, this is unacceptable! You cannot stir up a scandalous uproar like this!! That voice just now- Causing chaos is ridiculous! Settle down and stay put!! 1 options Arslan-san? Oh, that's good. It seems a gentleman supervising the public morals has come. Even so, that was a strong roar. As an educator... surely they must be strict about discipline. ......... Is something the matter? Did I... say something odd? Naw, he must be a good man as an educator, but... Isn't the aura around him a little different? His aura's different? I assume you are familiar with that gentleman? Yup. I ran into him several times carrying in pumpkins before, but... He was a good-natured man, wasn't he? Uuuu, he looks like Garmr-kun when he sees his enemies. That teacher is awfully terrifying and harsh. 1 option Isn't something off here? Seems that way. We should observe the situation a little more. Quietly now. You got it, Alice-chan. Let's zip our lips now. Shhhhhh. ......... Absolutely unbearable...! Disorder of public morals is disorder of the mind... Order will be order, even if it's a festival! As long as I am here, I will strictly keep things in order! Eloquent Voice:( face) Now, now, Arslan-sama. Isn't this just fine? People are not bound by rules alone. Sometimes it's necessary to act however you feel like. Zabaniya steps out from the crowd, donning a Halloween costume. Say... That man is Zabaniya-san, right...? That man... the one who smiled like such. He felt like someone who wore severity like clothing. He had this terrifyingly scary face when he gave me candy, but... YOU THERE! Dyaaaaaaaah?! I'm impressed with you looking furtively, but... You should be ashamed, Cubs!! I-I-I-I'm so soooooorry!! My... Who would've thought it'd be you, [Player]-sama. I trust you are enjoying yourself in this Halloween festival? 2 options Zabaniya-san?! What an amazing getup! ! Welcome to Daikanyama's Halloween event. I am quite pleased that you have come. Hahaha... My, wasn't that bold of you? But, this is a long-awaited festival. I'd like you to tolerate it a bit. You are more cheery than you look. Very lovely. Yes, quite. Huhu, thank you very much. You are quite the charming little gir- No, charming young lady. However... This mayhem is a bit much, isn't it? It's like playing cards crowding around a trial. I must apologize for this. That said, please wait for a short while. Zabaniya then did something surprising. Will you quiet down for me, sweeties? (Zing) Tilting right at an angle of 45 degrees and facing the crowd, Zabaniya throws a wink at them. Students:( face) Kyaaaaaaa~!! Zabaniya-samaaaa!! You're so fabulouuus!! Face this waaaaay!! ......... You lot can't help but make a fuss about this and that. You're scaring the Cubs! SILENCE!! 2 options (Same Response) That's not what surprised me! His personality is different...? How disrespectful, hahaha! I'm working on an image change this time. I stopped with the dull behavior I had up till now, I changed my attitude so everyone will appreciate it. Thanks to that, I've become quite popular with everyone in this school. Zabaniya did something surprising again after those remarks. ......... (Chuu). At an angle that can't be beat by the idol of Daikanyama Academy, Zabaniya throws a kiss. Beastman (Red Wolf Mob):( face) OH YEEEEES~! My soul's getting fired up! FEEL THE BUUUURN!! The passerby falls flat on the ground with ecstasy, holding his chest. There! This one is for you... *Shoom*! Beastman (Green Wolf Mob):( face) Kyaaaaaan~! Z-Zabaniya-sama, such a spectacle... The students' faces all turn bright red, falling flat on the ground while their bodies trembled. His figure's elegant, but... I feel pity for him. 3 options (Same Response) He's completely different than normaaaaal! ! That is different for his honor! Shame it's a different vector than usual... Shameless! Those who can stand on their own should not disturb the morals of the school!! I cannot allow such behavior like this. I must arrange a meeting at once! Being straight as an arrow is enough to teach at this academy. I must set an example for everyone!! 2 options (Same Response) Arslan-san is definitely acting weird. Did his personality get replaced? I don't personally know those two, but... It's become clear that this situation is abnormal. So this is... because of the pumpkins after all...? Correct. Great detective Alice-chan declares that... the evidence lies on those two's shoulders! (Babaaang) 2 options (Same Response) W-What is that...? Oh, something's crammed onto them. Just like with little Cusith here... We gotta stop them, one way or another! O-Okay! Then, let's get going- Don't move, both of you! We're gonna help you now- Allow me to grant you happiness too! *Shoom* Ngaaaaaaaah!! A-Aaaah... W-Why does my body feel so hot...?! What's going on? My heart's tingling... Yeowch!! Everyone, be careful! That's a very dangerous attack! You musn't take it lightly! That man's... Err... *Shoom*? That man's power is dwelling inside those "flames"! It's not the only physical thing lit by those flames! The "flames" of love ignites inside a person's heart! To put it simply, "your heart will ache in pain" by painful love! The pumpkins must be intervening just like that time with Cusith! Avoid his power at all costs! Otherwise you'll get ignited with love! 2 options (Same Response) Stay away from that attack(?), everyone! (I remember something like this last Valentine's) Here's one for the puppy over there too! *Shoom* Zukyaaaaaaaan!! H-Huh...? My heart's tingling, my body's getting warm... Ah... Haaaah...!! Could that mummy man's combat prowess too much for us? We can't go on like this! We need to pull back- Oh... [Player]-sama. Don't move, as I will send you my love now. Huhuhu, Kiss-of-Fire! *Shoom*! 1 option Repel! Yakumo no Chigiri! A high-pitched noise resonates, shooting off the attack thrown at you. You even feel the physical power of that from Zabaniya's strong air kiss. Even though you're very familiar with Zabaniya's form of martial arts, the "power" that was released was completely different. Hmph... I expected no less from someone who dispelled the doubts of my heart. I'm not finished yet... The flames of love burns even more! BURNING!! Watch out, [Player]! Because you drew out your sword, another person has made a move! Drawing your blade within a school is violating school regulations~ Arslan-sama, please lend me your strength. I have no choice. Preserving order is highest priority. Pumpkin soldiers?! I, Arslan, will exercise my power as warden of order of Daikanyama Academy! Prepare yourselves!! Now! [Awe-Inspiring Oil Demon]...! Arslan's deep and heavy voice echoed across the Halloween venue. 3 options (Same Response) Gyaaa, I'm slipping, slipping! ! We can't run with the ground being slippery! Even the angels of Daikanyama! I won't allow miscreants like yourselves go. This lion will subdue you personally!!

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[Translation by Kukuru] Location: Daikanyama Academy Heaven's Light:( face) Where... in the world am I...? [Player]-sama? Why are you here...! Those who are injured, fall back! Second team fall back! Third team, move! Heaven's Light:( face) A-Arslan-sama! What are you doing! You're acting as if this is a battlefield...! Heaven's Light:( face) I am in your debt, [Player]-sama! Arslan-sama! Please put away your blade- Zabaniya! I'll buy some time! Back me up! I'm countin' on ya! Leave it to me, Arslan-sama. I'll be watching your back! My love bullets... won't miss its mark! *Shoom* *Shoom* *Shoom*!! Heaven's Light:( face) Z-Z-Z-Zabaniya-samaaaa?!? What in God's name is going on...? Is this a bad dream...? You've done well in holding out this long, Cubs. But, this ends here. Third team, front and center! Now, battle formations! My beloved vegetables, please lend me your strength! Here goes!! Baroda Volsatiyaaaaaaa!!! Volos, who suddenly barged in the middle of things, holds a basket that is a "Sacred Artifact" and directs its mouth at the enemy. Various kinds of vegetables start jumping out of the basket including Pumpkins. Guuuuuaaaaaaaaaaaaah!! Large quantities of vegetables wash Arslan and the others away like a tsunami. 3 options (Same Response) Volos!? Weren't you injured by the flames of love? You had that kind of "Sacred Artifact"?? The truth is this "Sacred Artifact" isn't used this way- Dah, I'll explain everything later! Please, [Player]! Only you can do something about this situation- Deplorable! If you've managed to do this much to me...! Uwawawaaaaaaa!! Volos gets ambushed by Arslan who sprang at him, resulting in both of them tumbling together. A-Arslan-sama! Please release that young bear! Zabaniya is distracted by Arslan, leaving an opening for the first time. 1 option Ignorant! Ku! I figured you do that, [Player]-sama! 1 option You're not getting away! Heaven's Light:( face) We won't let you! Heaven's Light:( face) Know that you will absolutely not approach Zabaniya-sama with that blade! 2 options (Same Response) Back off for a minute! As flexible as ever... Angels:( face) All hands, charge! SEIZE THEEEEEEEEM!! Outnumbered. You can't move when attacks come in from all directions. Angels:( face) Prepare yourself! Receive judgement under the law! 2 options (Same Response) Tch! There are a lot of them..! ???:( face) Please wait. There is something I want to discuss with them. Please excuse their rudeness. I've always known your blade had such power even with just a scratch. Because of that, I've regained composure, more or less. I would like to take the time to talk with them. Just for a minute. Heaven's Light:( face) Zabaniya-sama!? Are you sure about this? They have a sword with them. It won't be an issue. Please stand down and leave this place to me. For the time being, go and help Arslan-sama who was swept away by the vegetables. After getting the Angels under control, Zabaniya then turns to face you. Now then. It seems there's a misunderstanding here. Allow me to clear things up for you. Who I am now... It's everything I wanted to be. It's different from being deceieved by others, being forced to do something. I... wanted to change myself. That time... Those strange children with pumpkin heads revealed themselves to me. 1 option Did you hate yourself that much? ......... Have you ever thought about this before? That is, can people truly change themselves? Arslan-sama and your honest friends drew openhearted images of themselves. They have such an easy way of life. And their brilliance is remarkably strong, above anything else. Although I am still young, I have since overcome my doubts. Even so, I am still obstinate. Despite having earned an opportunity to change by your guidance. 2 options (Same Response) You did what you could. You're always lost about yourself. But, you're still moving on. You'll continue to do so afterwards. But, what about myself? Even with a good example... My progress is lagging. I'm sure this is what's called, "impatience." Thats why I wanted to seek change. My heart is now very vibrant. My behavior has changed, just like changing clothes. Also, take a good look! The angels, the students! I am more sociable than when I was stubborn and formal. I make them happy. People choose peace and class than seriousness. People choose to be lighthearted than heavy anguish! I myself wanted to be like this! Everything's been granted now, so why do you find fault in this? 3 options That may be so, but... Can you say this is different? You didn't come to after all! You can be whatever you want to be. Is that not what everyone wants? Please give me your blessing too. It will be a new beginning for me... You may be right. But, I wanted to change myself for the better. To deny it means you can't do it for yourself. ???:( face) Then, I'll dare say this. My answer is... "No"! A tone of voice invigorating like a clear, autumn sky. Then, a large mass flies towards Zabaniya, causing him to groan. Oof! Who's there!? Who threw this at me!? This is not a blunt weapon? It's... a vegetable? Beyond the fragments of broken vegetable roots was one figure standing on the other side. I shall appear when someone calls out for me! I am Rutabaga Knight, messenger of love and justice! 2 options (Same Response) Knight of Rutabaga-sama!? I have been waiting for you! Fufufu. Seems you are in a tough spot, [Player]. He who suffers from one's potential, listen to my words well, Serious Warrior! We call home cooking that cooks together adzuki beans and pumpkins as "vegetables boiled in miso." There are many reasons as to why, but there is a theory that vegetables that are hard to cook are cooked in order. Instead of rushing things when people say "hey hey," you should do things slowly at a time, just like boiling vegetables in miso! 2 options (Same Response) I'm learning something new every time~ I'm one thing smarter now. What was the point in that! That kind of trivia has nothing to do with me. It requires time to cook vegetables. Your life is also like vegetables boiled in miso. It's crucial to cook thorougly like such, no? Everyone longs for rapid progress, but sudden high heat burns the soul and food. Such... I-I... I...!! “Process" is important. Don't skip over that part. The face of the man who should have been cheerful warps in distress listening to the Knight's remarks. And... It's not the Rutabaga Knight who's passing up the opportunity. Now, [Player]! Cut away those doubts of his! 3 options You got it, Rutabaga Knight! Zabaniya, return to your old self! Isn't this a surprise attack kinda? What the Pumpkins whispered to him are not words that push his back! They're words of temptation! If it's the matter of understanding those words, there won't be any anguish! You can't give up on the future! You must clear a path to the future! Your drawn blade cleaves what was attached on Zabaniya. ???:( face) How cruel! We're not doing anything wrong! ???:( face) Even though you've been asking for it the whole time! 2 options (Same Response) What was that voice...? There's signs of someone being here even though I don't see anyone... No shape or color, the existences of something disappears into thin air. And the man that opened himself up falls on his knees and hangs his head in distress. I knew that...... you should change your pace without rushing. Still, on that summer day... my heart was unsettled by the radiance from all of you. If only... If only I walked a different path. But, you've already cleared away my doubts. I should be steady if I desire to change msyelf. I support your attitude in changing yourself. But... It's extreme to say that you've been tainted the same way as everyone else. But... I am inflexible and I'm overly serious...... 2 options (Same Response) That's Zabaniya-san for ya. Don't deny yourself of everything. [Player]-sama…… Change is a beautiful thing, and making the effort to change is also wonderful. You shouldn't push yourself too hard, however. A beautiful flower will grow and develop from a sprout every day. Diligence... Don't forget that. ...... I am terribly sorry for the trouble I've caused. Noble gentleman, I would like to ask for your name. I am Rutabaga Knight! I am someone that helps people suffering from distress. Be sure to remember that! Now then, to the next victim in trouble! Farewell and adieu...! ...... He's such a strange gentleman, don't you think? A virtuous, somewhat friendly and a wonderful person. Yep-yep, it seems the problem's all settled now. Waaahahahaha~! A-Arslan-sama!? When did you return? Are you alright? All is fine... After all, I'm still full of life, aren't I? Come on! I'm full of pep and full of spirit! 2 options (Same Response) Seems you're free from the Pumpkin's spell too. But you were serious a minute ago. Oh, you mean those pumpkin kids? Nothing ever happened to me though. W-What are you saying this time? Weren't you under that strange power? This "treasured sword" of mine holds the "Rule" of opposing temptation and suppressing evil. That kind of power doesn't work on me! Wahahaha! 2 options (Same Response) That was all an act...!? You have to draw the line when it comes to being mischievous! And I wanted to see how you would react. It's not like I wanted you to go along with it. An uncle that causes trouble, eh... Hardships won't die out for people that follow you. Ohoh, aren't you a sweet little girl? Nice to meet ya. I'm Frankenstein~. Nice to meet you, Grandpa Lion. I am Alice... Pretty Girl Detective Alice. I feel the need to tell you this, but... Frankenstein is the name of a costume, is it not? Hoh, is that so? My, a child shouldn't worry about the small details. It seems the uproar here has been sorted out. I appreciate the hard work, my apprentice rabbit. 2 options So you treat me like a rabbit after all. Thank you kindly, Knight-dono. Cute rabbits are a favorite, no? Even more if it's competent. What are you talking about? I'm a pretty detective, nothing more. Whew...... We barely made it baaaack. I pushed in with the pumpkins and got carried off farther than I expected. Oh yeah, I managed to get Cusith-kun along the way. Hey, Cusith-kun! If you don't get up, you'll get left behind. Mmmm..... Masteeeer~... Nnn? Huh... I was... dreaming...? That was such a nice dream... Mmmm... I don't remember much about it though. 2 options (Same Response) Thanks about earlier, Volos. That was a fast recovery. I don't remember much since I was panicking at the time, but good thing I was there. You're safe now, Bud. Oh, looks like they’re callin' out for us. Hey, Cusith-kun, stand up straight! Nnnn... But I'm drowsy... I'm just gonna... stay here... Now then, shall we start interviewing the victim of this recent incident? And perhaps, we'll learn the criminal's goals depending on the details he'll give us. 2 options (Same Response) We’re getting closer to the truth! That's correct, Alice-chan. Yes. To do that, we'll have him explain everything to us. Right, I understand. I can tell you anything you want. Then let me ask you this. That time when the Pumpkins asked you something- What on earth... happened? Pretty Girl Detective Alice straightens her back to make eye contact with Zabaniya. Staring at the girl's strong gaze, Zabaniya quietly spoke.....

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[Translation by Kukuru] Location: Daikanyama Academy [Night 5: A Pumpkin holds the festival] I will ask you this. That time when the Pumpkins asked you something... Tell me exactly what happened that time. ...... Alright, I'll tell you what happened. At the time, I... wanted my personality to be optimistic. Although I knew that my own wish was impossible... I couldn't help but wish for it during that time. Suddenly, pumpkin children appeared before Arslan-sama and I and said this... That wish will come true. My heart will be brighter. “That's why you should encourage all kinds of people with these pumpkins.” Next thing I knew, a pumpkin head mask was attached to my head. As you all understand, isn't that what happened? 2 options (Same Response) Something popped out when I slashed the pumpkin. I felt like I heard a voice. I see...... Alice pokes her temple with her small finger and tilts her head. Her forefinger creates a rhythm like a small bird steadily pecking at a husk. Finally, she raises her head and describes one inference and hypothesis. Uncle lion? I have a small favor to ask... Hohoh, what do you need? Volos' pumpkin that is sitting there, I need you to make a clean cut. I haven't used this sword for cutting recently, but... You got it, Lass! Here goes!! ???:( face) Cripes, we've been found out! Ugh, this suuuuuucks!! Huh!? W-What, what!? I hear someone's voice even though nobody else is here! Arslan-sama! That voice... It has to be...! ???:( face) Kyahahaha! ???:( face) Aw, that's too bad. Welp, looks like our game of hide-n-seek is over! ???:( face) I wonder what game we'll be playing next time? I'm sure it will be a ton of fun! Catch you later! ...... Just as I expected. Somehow I knew that was the case. 2 options (Same Response) The hell was that voice just now? What were in those pumpkins? Mmmmm... For some reason, I feel like I heard that voice before... So the voice we heard was not any different. What in the world was that voice? Let's see... Oh? I think... it might've been a fairy. How can you be so sure of that, Wolf boy? There are other possibilities, y'know. 'Cause I'm a fairy dog. It's a bit different, but the scent is peculiar to fairies. What the... Cusith-sama is a fairy...? W-Whaaaa?! You're surprised to find out I'm a fairy!? You have the right idea, Cusith. Even if you say there's one fairy, there's actually many types and appearances. There was like a distinct scent mixed in with it though. I think it was like... a sweet pumpkin scent. Those kids... They're like in between a ghost and fairy. A very modest being that appears only in the Halloween season. 1 option So it's some kind of evil spirit then? The Halloween festival is the meaning of a harvest festival, while also being a festival that appeases the visitors of the world at night. Facing the winter solstice, the world of light gradually shortens and the world of darkness becomes longer, precisely a season of dusk. Maria mentioned something about that. She said that Halloween lanterns are lights that console the souls and spirits. We, too, may perform a "calming ceremony" at this time of year... Of course. The good spirits that lose sight of the light are guided, and the evil spirits that gathered, wander in the dark. Whichever it may be, there is nothing strange about it. 1 option Is that the truth about the voice from earlier? If the affected person listened to that voice, I believe it's reasonable to assume so. Here's the next question to think about, "How did a fairy get inside the pumpkin?" ......... Pardon me, Volos? It's about your "Sacred Artifact." It has some kind of effect to vegetation. I assume that's a fair interpretation? ......... Volos... -san...? ...... *Sigh*. Volos. Are you listening? Oh, my bad, my bad. Let's see now, you were discussing about my "Sacred Treasure," right? Okay... So my "Sacred Artifact" is not limited only to vegetation. To put it in easier terms, I can "enrich things that are scarce." Since I'm an Agricultural student, I often use it for plants. I use it to "enrichen" the soil's nutrition... In fact, I've been relying on it for experiments with the composts and soil in my pumpkin patch. I wished to "spread the delicious pumpkins even more." But... That should be irrelevant. It's not limited to me, but when you leave the area produced by the "App," all the outcomes from using the "Sacred Artifact" will revert back. A shiny wall comes out when you use the "App." When it disappears, everything you've done with the "Sacred Artifact" will be completely gone. One more thing I want to add. The pumpkins originally didn't have the power to make someone act strangely. Even if my "Rule" can turn one into ten, it still can't turn zero into one. I understand now. Then there could only be one solution. Those fairies went inside the pumpkins and utilized their power. There is no other solution other than that. But, how are the fairies able to use such power? Without the "App," the power of us, "Transients," are limited. Does that mean you fiddled with the smartphone's "App" inside the pumpkin? No, there's no need for that. The "Closed Area" is still there. The power used by Volos is in the "Closed Area" inside the pumpkin. 1 option Inside the pumpkin?! Volos is aware of this naturally, but a pumpkin is hollow inside. "Pumpkin heads" can be abused. That's why you can use them as "headgear" by carving out the insides. ...... It's not that well known, but there is only one case where the "Rule" remains even after shutting off the "App." "Closed Areas"... That is something that exists only for "Transients" and "App Users." In the "Closed Area" where the conditions are met, you can continue using your "Rule." 2 options (Same Response) The same thing happened in Ikebukuro. When I was locked up in the underground fighting area... Spiritual beings like fairies can get in by slipping through the husk. Then, they cause an influence on those that put on the pumpkins. That's how the fairies' power is put inside a person's head. In other words, they cause an influence on the person's mind. ...... If that is the case, then I'll provide an explanation at this time. W-Wait just a minute! But why only in my pumpkins!? Volos, care to share how much "sugar content" there is in the pumpkins you produced? Huh, the sugar content? Surely when I measured it with a sugar scale before shipment, it should been around 30 degrees. Heeey, question here! "Sugar content"... what the heck is that? "Sugar content" is the degree of sweetness of fruits and vegetables... I think I'm around the mark there. Correcto. 30 degrees of sugar content is roughly the same as a ripe high-grade melon. 2 options (Same Response) That is very sweet! So that's why the pumpkins smelled so sweet... Indeed... That pumpkin smells swee- No, it's very sweet! ...... Of course, I can also see Maria-sama and the others put a lot of effort into making candy. Yup! If it's that sweet, it's a good way to show off your cooking and baking skills! But... What's so strange about that? Excuse me, Uncle Lion? In what way do you think the pumpkins carried in were handled? How? I was told that... the insides that were cleaned out were used for cooking, and the husk was used for lanterns...... Ohoh. Yes...... The sweet pumpkins were eaten, decorated, and spread across Daikanyama Academy. Spirits and fairies have gathered here at Daikanyama Academy, drawn by the festival known as "Halloween." If it were your normal, every day pumpkins, there wouldn't be any issues. After all, pumpkins used as lanterns are ill-suited as food. A tragedy has happened however! The pumpkins this time were "abnormally sweet and delicious." Indeed. To sum it up, the fairies were especially drawn to the pumpkins Volos grew. ...... Has anyone here heard of the word, "Cantrip," in this regard? Wait, Alice-chan, how do you know about that? That's easy magic used by us fairies. Very good, Cusith. It's mischief caused by the fairies, and a small power of charity. An "abracadabra" that results in such magic... That is Cantrip. The fairy heard the wish put into the pumpkin through his "Rule," which remained inside. Within the "Closed Area," the fairies should be able to use their power to "grant such wishes"... The wish granted was "I want to spread these pumpkins," no? Now... Think about it. A wish entrusted to the pumpkin, too strong of a sweetness. The good-spirited fairies were drawn in to that. As you are aware, they are mischievous, so they like things that are enjoyable. Wearing empty pumpkins is a Halloween custom. Today is Halloween, above all else. The season of dusk. The time where fairies cause trouble. 1 option All of that overlapped, causing this incident to happen? If any of these factors are missing, an incident like this one would never have happened. I believe magic for tricks is nonsense, but... This is Pretty Detective Alice's speculation! That can't... No, but... Aaaa...!! ...... I see... What if... the mastermind behind this incident... was me...? 2 options (Same Response) This has to be some kind of mistake...! Volos is not a bad guy! ...... Did you misunderstand me? I am a detective. It's only a speculation based on the current state of affairs. [Player]... Thanks, I appreciate it. This is all my fault though. I just wanted to make y'all happy. That's my excuse. I am terribly sorry to have caused y'all trouble like that. I should have been more careful about the contamination. Contamination? Hmmm... Could that be a technical term? Cahn-tahm-min-nay-shun. It's to be polluted by blendin' substances with bacteria, which ain't good for experiments. It was a very particular concern, but this time I went too far with my pumpkins. That was something I needed to get rid of the most. 2 options (Same Response) You mean getting rid of your personal attachments? What do you mean? [Player]... Hear me out. I originally came from another world. So I undertaken a little important position: Manage the development of produce and plants. But, I am but a juvenile who still has a lot to learn... Just as I thought, I couldn't do anything that I wanted. There was also harassment that lightning strikes down and burns the fields... Back in Kitezh, they were the greatest and most believed in, so it was too much to handle. 2 options (Same Response) That's horrible... It's unusual for you to say things like that. Well, it's my personal opinion, so it might turn out that. Just take what I say with a grain of salt. I... was hated by them, because I happened to hate them too. They did hurt my precious friend after all. Even now I have become someone who aspires to science to push aside a biased viewpoint, I can't give up those feelings I had. He was such a nice fellow. I really liked him. That friend of mine... Yeah, you might resemble him a little, [Player]. But, it's because of that I've been glared at by them. They're interfering with me using my "Rule." That's why I struggled with the people back home who have come to believe in me. That's the reason why I made a wish. "I want more power to grow lots of produce for everyone." I was summoned in response to that voice. Then we met, and worked on researching agriculture. 2 options (Same Response) Volos is crazy about research... You're an agricultural student 'cause of that? My "Rule" and the knowledge and experiences I've acquired here... If I can combine them, I can create a world where no one would ever be hungry. And someday, I'll return to my original world... and save him. Even if there is no one to believe in me. I wanted it for a very long time. I wanted to spread something great for the sake of everyone. Even if I won't be around sometime later on, to make a world where nobody would be starving... Say, [Player]. My wish... It's not wrong, is it? 2 options Of course, you decided it. Good wishes don't always lead to good results. But... If that being the case, then this sort of thing should never have happened. Yup, that's what Alice-chan wanted to say...... The other side of "kindness" may be... conceited self-righteousness. I am still a hopeless guy- ???:( face) That's not truuuuuue!! ...... So you finally shown yourselves. 2 options (Same Response) Why now! Volos, be careful! We're happy that you noticed us. Thank you, thank you. We are the ones who have been born by your wish. B-Because of my wish!? My wish... is to put an end to this uproar! No can do~. A seed that has sprouted can't go back. After it has sprouted, it'll just steadily grow and grooooow. Come on, let's go! We and everyone are gonna give you a warm welcome. W-Wait just a second here! Where are y'all taking me... Uwaaaa!! Many of the Lanterns lift up Volos and makes a run for it. [Player], help meeeeeeee!! ......! ...... Large numbers! There's too many of them!! ...... I am extremely sorry, Arslan-sama. I couldn't make it in time to rescue Volos-sama. Their strength this time is stronger than before... What I don't understand though is, why are they after Volos! ......... 2 options (Same Response) Stop! What are you going to do with Volos!? We don't like you! That's why we can't let you get in our way! ......! Eeeeeeeeeeh!? More of them are starting to pop up! T-T-T-T-There shouldn't be this many!! The number of pumpkins that appeared are far more than you experienced before. They circle and surround you, blocking off your path and leaving no gaps open, and focusing their attention on you. We're just gonna stand in your way, right here! Scary people should just go away!!

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[Translation by Kukuru] Location: Daikanyama Academy Ahahahaha! Let's play some more! So much fun! So silly! So delightful! Of course. Tricks or candy? Goofing around is very typical for Halloween. Hey, kids. The reason why you ran off with Volos. Can you secretly tell me why, just for me? That man is ours. That man is only for us. That's why you can't take him back from us! Ever! We'll play a prank on an adult like you! Uh huh, okay. It's an adult's responsibility to punish kids for "pranks," however. You shouldn't get too carried away, even if it's Halloween. Ready? Zabaniya. Huh!?! A crimson flame soars with the cue from Arslan. The figure wearing those flames precisely cuts up only the pumpkins in succession with sword-like hands. When the flames died down however, there was no speck left of the pumpkins that carried off Volos. That was brilliantly done. My, thanks to that, it seems like the kids pulled back. It's good to know the opponent's capabilities, but... their schemes are slowly getting worse and worse, to be honest. What happened to the Mummy Man? After the flames died down, I couldn't see him anywhere. He's acting as a convoy for the Wolf boy's pursuit. He can pursue them even if he can't see them, as you would expect out of a fairy dog. Oh. I hope it goes smoothly then. Hey now, Don't put this all on yourself. There was a miscalculation in their numbers, no? If I had to make a big guess, if Volos felt responsible, then... Those pumpkins surely thought about coming out. He's that important to them. If Uncle Lion had joined in, it would have been enough manpower. If it was the same scale as before, I think we would've managed it. ..... I'm sorry. I didn't think there would be that many. It's not something I could have said, but... Volos... I hope you're safe, wherever you are...... I'm baaack! I did a great job at finding them, Alice-chan! Ah... Good work, Cusith. So? Where did you find Volos' scent at? Volos-san has a sunny scent, so it was a piece of cake to figure out! We just need to head to the building over there! Looking ahead where Cusith's pointing at, the auditorium of Daikanyama Academy sits there. There should be a play being held by the students in there. The start of the play should be in... about 10 minutes. 2 options (Same Response) It's starting soon!? Salomon-kun, you good-for-nothing! Mmm…… hoh? Maaaasteerr, did you call for me...... *Yawn*... H-Haaaaaaah!? N-No way! It's that time already!? I-I was just taking a short nap... Awww, if only I bothered setting up an alarm clock! A-Ahahaha...... Master... you're not mad at me, are you...? Ayaaaaaaaaaa!! I-I'm sooorry!! I'm begging you, stop doing that to my cheeeeeks!! ...... Ummm, what are you doing? Is there somebody there? Must be some kind of mime trick... Regardless, this isn't the time to be playing games. Oh brother. Of all things, they have to be at the auditorium...... There are many invitees at the drama club's dialogue. We're gonna need to do something about them while we rescue him. I'm gonna be helping out too, of course! It'd go a lot better if there was a lot of help! GAHAHAHAHA~! ...... I'm terribly sorry, but I'm going to be doing something away from the group. 2 options (Same Response) What are you up to now? You got some secret plan or something? That's... a secret. Relax. I'm not going to betray you or anything. I feel the heart to take responsibility for this too. Until next time, Mr. Rabbit. We're running out of time. We need to head out as well. I cannot allow any more chaos to happen. I'm worried about Volos-san. The problem's only gonna get worse if we leave things as it is! If the fairies are there... We need to stop them before they do something worse! 2 options (Same Response) ... Let’s go, everyone! We're gonna save Volos! And so, Master's gang leaves for the sake of rescuing a friend that was just kidnapped. They ran so they can make it in time for Chernobog and Taromaiti's play.

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[Translation by Kukuru] Location: Academy Stage Notes: Chernobog is referred to as "Brave Jakarta" while Taromaiti is "Demon King Tonas." in the play. Brave Jakarta:( face) At first, it was only just an interest. Brave Jakarta:( face) To play the role of a demon king on stage for Halloween. It was a request upon learning my personal history. Brave Jakarta:( face) I am going to assume the "role" I did not want again, even though it is only imaginary. Brave Jakarta:( face) I did not think that was distasteful. I even felt that it was interesting. Brave Jakarta:( face) A fairy-tale where a morality play is performed. There would be no deaths, no misery. Brave Jakarta:( face) A demon king's tale envisioned by humans was nothing but a tender thing to me. Brave Jakarta:( face) However...... such feelings of mine were betrayed in an unexpecting way. That proposal is such nonsense. I'm not convinced. Brave Jakarta:( face) The voice of a bitter young lady becomes a cool and clear stream that penetrates deep into my heart. Brave Jakarta:( face) Her brief comment rewrote my sweet sentimental feelings into an uplifting new adventure. ...... Although it is temporary, I do not want to be "a brave hero." Truly...... Brave Jakarta:( face) It is truly intriguing. That's what I thought from the bottom of my heart. Brave Jakarta:( face) And now, I am patiently waiting, standing on top of a dark stage. Brave Jakarta:( face) There was one thing I couldn't say, however. It was a shameless wish of myself, who was the genuine "demon king." Brave Jakarta:( face) That's what I thought in regards to putting an end to this play. However, Chernobog shakes his head and drives that from his thoughts. Brave Jakarta:( face) The curtains opened, a brillian light like the mid-air sun shined onto me. [Night 6: The Stage Begins to Dance] O-O-Oh my gosh, Maaaster~! The play's starting already!? 2 options Shhh. Quiet in a theatre. If it wasn't for this time, we'd be watching it, y'know. Master, are you at the end of your rope? My body and figure aren't the case for everyone in here! Darn straight! If that were true, I'd be thrilled about the theatre-going experience on Master's lap right about now!! Pant* *Pant*...... It's really tiring to keep moving. It seems that lot is somewhere around here in this auditorium. They're in the middle of their play right now. We can't be reckless and cause a ruckus in here. Right. The Daikanyama Academy drama club has been repeatedly practiced for today, their long-awaited big moment! I concur... Let's move out, Arslan-sama. I have no choice but to build myself fighting spirit. Alright, I'm pumped up! Let's roll, Zabaniya!! The play on stage progresses before the whispering crowd in the dark. Performing on the wing donning a brave hero's costume, Chernobog shouts and displays the sword in his hand. My name is Brave Jakarta! I raise this holy sword to make a vow! To defeat the feared demon king, Tonas, and rescue the captive princess! Chernobog roars greatly, raising the sword he holds high in the air. A strong voice shakes the air in the auditorium. His face is brimming with confidence. Though his acting ability is clumsy, it's not the first time he's had any more spirit and confidence, thus making it feel like a splendid performance. It seems he's going in rather confidently. In that regard, even the actors would understand him. He dedicated himself to practicing for a considerable amount of time when he went to our school on a daily basis. At first, he was originally feared as the former "Demon King," but... He managed to gain the trust of everyone through hard work and effort. That hero looks a little scary, but... he's an amazingly hard worker! 2 options (Same Response) He wanted to make the play more of a success. We need to search for the pumpkins, quick. Sniff Sniff*... *Sniff Sniff*...... Volos-kun's scent is... H-Huh? That's weird... *Sniff Sniff*... *Sniff Sniff*....... Nnnnn...... No good, I can't figure it out. Because of how cramped it is in here, everyone's scents are tightly packed together. And look-- there's something on the stage. Looking at where Cusith's pointing at, on top of the stage, there seems to be a giant pumpkin sitting in the back. I thought that was an ordinary decoration at first, but...... There's no mistaking it, that's Volos-san's pumpkin sitting there. 2 options That's massive! ! That's a lot of Volos' love... It's already a small little room... If it were just me in here, I'd be takin' a nice, relaxing nap! W-What...! Volos-sama put that much love into his pumpkins...!? ...... You're right. I can feel the same power as the other pumpkins from that giant pumpkin. It's a huge power that you can't compare, might I add. The number of fairies gathered inside that pumpkin might be proportionate too. From the moment we entered the building, I noticed that the pumpkin's aroma was much stronger than before. Maybe that giant pumpkin is the cause of the chaos this time-- No, it might be the heart of the problem. That means... It's gonna be a serious problem if someone puts on that pumpkin! That giant pumpkin is most definitely suspicious, but there's no way we can examine it while the play's going on. Hrm... There must be some way to examine that pumpkin...... We can't be seen or caught by anybody. If there was someone like that, they could check that pumpkin for us. 3 options Can't be seen by anyone... Can't be caught either... There's no person out there as convenient as that! Janjanjaaaaaaan~! This is a job for adorable lil Salomon-kun! Heeeey, Master!! Your cute and talented familiar butler! You really forgot about me!? You can't just forget about me like that! Bah! No way Salomon-kun is gonna get seen or caught by anyone! This is my BIG opportunity to redeem myself! Point is, I'm gonna go check that massive pumpkin and see for myself if anyone's in there! Okay, I'll be back in a jiffy! Please give me some pets when I get back! [Some time passes...] IT'S EEEEEEEMPTY!! No pumpkin, bear, child, NOTHING!! 1 option Wait, it's empty!? I don't know what you did, but how!? You're telling me the inside of that pumpkin is completely empty!? A-Arslan-sama! We're in the middle of a play! Please use your indoor voice! However, I don't understand how they did it, but there can't be a mistake about what [Player] said. Even though it's so big and shady, nothing has happened yet... It's so eerie! The force coming from that pumpkin is massive, however. We'll need to take countermeasures for that as well. You're only wasting time by saying that. Since you asked, we'll split into search parties. We don't know where the pumpkins could be hiding at. Everyone, you must not let your guard down. That said... You will take the aisle on the right-hand side, [Player]-sama. Cusith-sama, I trust you with the aisle on the left-side. I'll be searching the middle aisle then. If anything happens... come immediately. You got it! Let's finish this quick so we can watch the play! Zabaniya, I need you to go backstage. Give an explanation of the situation to everyone at the theatre club. Acknowledged. I'll get to it right away. Everyone, I wish you luck. It looks like we split up with no problems. Don't you worry, Master! I'm still here with you~! 2 options (Same Response) I'm counting on you. Don't bump into walls or anything. Ehehe...... You can count on me! I'm so enthusiastic about this! I'm eager to show this off to you, Master! My investigation skills as a 3rd Class Detective Butler! Inside the dimly lit assembly hall, each member of the group searched through the area they've been assigned to. While you and the others are working on that, the tale continues with the Demon King's appearance on stage. This is the group of heroes? Don't make me laugh. There's no use hiding or running away from I, Demon King Tonas. Rather, those that stand before me shall abandon all hope! 2 options (Same Response) She's perfect for the role, isn't she? Taromaiti's in high spirits. That young lady plays the Demon King better than I expected. Honestly, it's kinda scary that she fits the role. In any case...... Those pumpkins are nowhere to be seen. Not even by the "eye of Salomon-kun." 2 options (Same Response) Maybe they're not here. It feels like there's a surprise waiting. How strange... There's nothing to be found. Maybe there's something I overlooked? The seats, the stage maybe...? I've returned, Arslan-sama. The situation doesn't seem to be good. Report. Oooohh, you're back Zabaniya. By Arslan-sama's command, communication from the support unit surrounding the site in private was cut off! We've lost contact with Maria, Azazel and Gabriel-sama who were taking command as well! Damn, the enemy is already surrounding the building!? Stop the play RIGHT NOW! Be cautious in evacuating the guests-- Children's voices:( face) Giggle Giggle* You shouldn't be so noisy. You gotta be quiet while you watch a play~ .........! .........! Hnnnn... It's so dark in here, I can barely find anything...... Are those pumpkins and the Bear even here at all...? 2 options (Same Response) We gotta believe Cusith's nose. It feels like there's something we overlooked... Master, look. It looks like the climax of the play. Uuuuuugh, I wanted to watch it up close. Turning your view by Salomon-kun's request, it appears the Demon King and Hero are having a confrontation. The stage is illuminated by the spotlight, and the play was about to reach the climax now. I, Brave Jakarta, has been led here by the light of the holy sword! I'm happy you've come, my sworn enemy of fate. Witness the power of Demon King Tonas! Come, my elite troops! Destroy the Hero! Jack-o-Lanterns appeared from the wing of the stage by the Demon King's command. Arslan-sama! It appears they were hiding behind the stage the entire time! Damn! They can't be in the auditorium! Those pumpkins are going to possess the actors of the play too! 2 options (Same Response) Demon King Tonas is gonna become a pumpkin! They don't seem uncomfortable about it... (Uhhh..... What's going on? Your costume's different. Was there a change of plan?) Male Beast Student (Red Wolf Mob with Pumpkin head):( face) Whisper Whisper* I will allow an image change like that! I want to cherish the individuality of my voluntary subordinates! Let's back on track! Huhuhu. While your companions have come this far, they will perish by my hand. You will be all that's left. My elite are unrivaled and limitless! Not to mention a tad unique as well! Wallow in despair, kneel down before this overwhelming impediment! I shall not! Whatever despair may await me, I will not surrender... I will hold onto the future, no matter the circumstance! I see. I expected as much from a Hero that listened to noises. However, will you still be as brave if you were to see this? With a snap of the Demon King's finger, the Lanterns leave from the wing of the stage. Then, someone completely unexpected accompanying them just came out. (Huh? The cast is different again!?) Uhhhhh...... H-Help me...! Please rescue me, B-Brave Warriooor! 2 options (Same Response) Why is Volos on stage...? That's probably the role of the princess! ! (Huh? Who the heck are you? I didn't hear about a change to the princess.) The Princess has a stomache. This man will fill in for her.) (I suppose it can't be helped then. Do you mind helping out for a bit? I'm sure you'll do just fine, Princess.) (...... Ough... Sure thing...) How in the world did it come to this? Why are they on stage? H-Hey, [Player]. Isn't the pumpkin scent getting increasingly stronger? Looking around the building when Cusith pointed that out, You noticed something like smoke hanging around their feet. The sweet aroma was being released from the huge pumpkin sitting on top of the stage. Oof...... What... What is this aroma...? It's... making my head... dizzy...! I... I'm starting to feel groggy as well... I cannot allow it! Black Snow... Become an impeding barrier! Night on Bald Mountain! Snow fluttering around Chernobog becomes a barrier that protects him from the pumpkin fragrance. 2 options (Same Response) This is bad! We need to stop that pumpkin! We can't, [Player]! The scent is terrifyingly strong on stage, we'll get caught in it too! Taromaiti... Chernobog-dono...! Hey! Zabaniya!! Leave this to me, [Player]-sama. I will burn the pumpkin fragrance with my "Rule"! 2 options (Same Response) We're gonna suffocate in here! Stop it from spreading! I'll destroy the fragrance with this sword! That's not gonna happen! Don't interfere with our plans! Demon King! Look over there! There's more of the brave hero's friends! Please give us your orders! Everyone's ready to kick their butt! What...? Is that true!? Then beat them down immediately! The pumpkin soldiers start rushing in by her command. Audience:( face) Ooohhh!! Incredible! Audience:( face) Are they about to start a battle? Do your best! Don't lose to them! The people on-stage are already deluded by the fairies, so watch out! It seems the audience sees this as part of the production as well. 2 options (Same Response) Let's break through here for starters. Stay frosty, everyone! Right! Watch out for yourself too, [Player]!

Part 6-2:

[Translation by Kukuru] Location: Academy Stage Once again, Chernobog is referred to as Brave Jakarta while Taromaiti is Demon King Tonas. [Plaaaayeeeer]!! 1 option Volos! ! Waaaaaaaaaah! You big buuuuuullly!! Audience:( face) Oooohhh! The pumpkins just disappeared! The theatre club sure is doing fancy things. Good grief...... It looks like things are back to normal. Alrighty! All we need to do now is rescue the captive princess! [Player]! Arslan-dono! What in the world is going on? And what was that aroma...? 2 options (Same Response) Are you alright, Jakarta?! (Pumpkins first, explanation later!) Arslan-sama, the young lady is... Hrmm...... The wolf boy, Zabaniya and myself... Now this time, it's happening with Taromaiti. Demon King-sama, help! Those people are with the Hero! Help us, Demon King! Those people are the Hero's friends! I see...... You all are on the Hero's side, eh? Fine by me. I'll take you all on with all I've got! This is bad. She's being tricked by the Pumpkin's magic just like we did. Is the magic having an affect on her? It seems she can't distinguish between role and reality. 2 options (Same Response) You need to listen to me! We are not your enemy! ...... You say that while you have been cutting down my men with weapons in your hands. Be cautious, Brave Warrior. The power of a "Demon King"... is manifesting from her. I understand now. It's the same "power of the Demon King" as I once was. Such a deception this is. I cannot... tolerate such a world. For starters, we labeled monsters as evil... Is this the first time we persecuted them? Taromaiti:(halloween_crying face) Discrimination by differences in idealogy and appearances...... "I" have become a Demon King, to rebel against a world such as this. I am Demon King Tonas! I will rebel against a world that imposes righteousness! 2 options She's really getting into the role. Those remarks... Is that how she feels? Did you see that, Cub? Pay closer attention to her. You can see flames of anger showing through in every word that she says. That's possible. However, I can see what's happening here. Those words are too being distorted by the power of the Fairies. A wish that is twisted and amplified by them. Everything will change from here! To a world where you don't need to feign your appearance and beliefs! Yeah, yeah! Let's build our own world, Demon King! It'll be boring to have only 1 Halloween! Today and tomorrow, even the day after tomorrow! We're gonna make Halloween happen every day, forever and ever! Halloween every single day!? What in tarnation are you kids-- Here we go! To our world! TRICK OR TRICK~!! W-What is this feeling...!! Nooo, M-Mast--- 2 options (Same Response) Salomon-kun!? He disappeared! ! Dammit!! Everyone, be on your guard! Something's happening!! The Jack-o-Lanterns scream in joy. The landscape all around you warps accordingly to their voices. Scenery of a green forest begins to overlap the world that is supposed to be the top of a stage. 2 options (Same Response) Is this a different world!? Why is this happening!? Chernobog:(halloween_shocked face) W-Where are this...? Were we sent away to a forest!? The scent... the breeze... and the atmosphere too! Is this the scent of the fairy village? But, h-how!? The reason why they kidnapped Volos was because of this. This most likely happened because of his presence. His "Rule" and his influence on the "Pumpkins"-- And a physically closed off space called the "theatre"! I fear that it's likely that the brainwashed "App" users occupying the hall excluded the common guests, then-- Then they used them to bring the "Fairy Village" here! T-That can't be! The "Fairy Village" is the hometown of us Fairies! The source of the Fairies' "power" here is overflowing! Deplorable... If they use that "power," they'll maintain this world for eternity! They intend on making a Halloween festival that lasts for a day into a never-ending festival. If this keeps up, this auditorium is gonna turn into an "otherworld"! We gotta stop this quick, [Player]!! 2 options (Same Response) Let's stop this phenomenon! Chernobog is helping too! R... Right. Understood! Chernobog-dono. Is something bothering you? Chernobog:(halloween_happy face) No, I will follow my Brave Warrior now. No, my "companion" this time! Here we come! Let's get 'em! [Battle] HAAAAAAAAAAAH!! Ouch! You may have taken out our pumpkin friends, but there's still more to come! We're full of spirit and just having fun! Let's move forward, forward, together!! Geeeeeeeeeeeeh!! W-W-We're in for it now! T-There's a ton of them coming!! We're being outnumbered, as I've expected. Seriously. This is becoming a complete chore! Even while we're taking care of them, the surrounding scenery is...! The auditorium already covered in greenery gradually transforms into a deep forest. There is someone standing still, not worrying about the strange scene. ...... Ah. This one is different after all...... 2 options (Same Response) Chernobog? Are you affected by the pumpkin's magic...? Muttering words to himself, Chernobog speaks his decision. [Player], my Brave Warrior. Please observe what I'm going to do. The Hero steps forward to the Demon King. He drops the weapon he was holding and opens up his arms-- Chernobog-dono!? No! Don't get any closer to her! She isn't an actor for the player now! You're in danger! Please come back!! (Huh? Is that... the Demon King of death and ice? I didn't expect him to come to this world...!!) Listen to me...! Demon King Tonas, my old enemy! ......You still believe we're continuing on with the play? What business do you have with me, Temporary Hero? You... No, your regrets has reached out to my heart! On top of that, I want to speak out my thoughts for a moment. ......... Until I came here, I have only thought about defeating you as a Hero. But then... I wondered if that is truly the right thing. What is this nonsense! Are you intent on begging for your life at this time? This is a good opportunity, [Player]. We can help Taromaiti while we have the chance-- If we can relieve her of the brainwashing from the pumpkins, this uproar should settle down. 2 options (Same Response) Relax. We have to trust Chernobog on this one. ... Let's just observe the conversation for now. ... I am not begging for my life. But rather, I have a request. A Hero... requesting something from a Demon King? Outrageous! I can't believe what I'm hearing right now! ........ Hah hah. Yes, you are quite correct. I thought so too. I was just like you just now... with a confused face. Chernobog exposed himself to her, as he stands before her eyes. As if Chernobog has no intention of inflicting harm, or standing up to anything. ...... Long ago, I met someone. Brave Jakarta:( face) A Brave Warrior that lost their way in my territory was imprisoned by my cage of black snow. Brave Jakarta:( face) In order to break free, they had to kill me and undo the curse. Brave Jakarta:( face) ...... They said something however. "I don't approve of freedom gained from methods like that." Brave Jakarta:( face) Just like that, they kept refusing to take my life until the very end. Brave Jakarta:( face) Even though we have never met, they cared for me despite I'm just a stranger to them. ...... That's ridiculous. Ignorant... Such an ignorant story. 2 options (Same Response) Could this be about... What happened on that snowy mountain...? You are correct. They were truly, truly ignorant. However, I kept thinking about that. Why did they choose such a path? The Hero's mission is to throw down the Demon King. However, that... was not always the case. Chernobog:(halloween_happy face) I was chosen to be the Hero this time. Strangely enough, I burdened the same role, and reached the same perspective. Now I understand. What they saw and what they were aiming for. The Chosen Hero stared at the world of the Demon King before him and raised a voice of defiance. That person opposed it! The very world that we obey and defines us! Even if karma is inevitable, we don't need to abide to the things we don't want. Those who rebel against the world can still stick to their righteous path! That is what it means to be a true Hero! I will have the same resolve as them! As I have been saved, I will also go down the same path! I will not kill the Demon King! I'm made aware of the pre-established plot! -Understand that Demon King Chernobog is the opponent that you must destroy! Now, brandish your blade! Pierce through my heart! A gallant figure that does not bend their belief at "something that can't be helped," as long they have a heart! 1 option Chernobog......! Jakarta…… No, Brave Chernobog! I will express honor for that belief. But, even if...! I can't afford to give it all up! Because I already decided that I will reform the world as Demon King! That is why I will prove it to you. Those who speak of strong beliefs must have the strength worthy of that! Not to defeat, but to mark the end of everything. To destroy my delusion! The eyes of those who face one other cross each other. However, there is no sense of antagonism. There was intense intention of exchanging feelings through means other than words. Were you listening, my Brave Warrior? Was I able to deliver my heart...? Chernobog:(halloween_happy face) Have I gotten closer to your heart? Even just a little? 2 options (Same Response) You were a praiseworthy Hero. Come on, let's stop the Demon King! Chernobog:(halloween_happy face) Aahhh...... Thank you, Brave Warrior. Then, let us get going. To saving Taromaiti!

Part 7 (Finale):

[Translation by Kukuru] Location: Daikanyama Academy [Final Night: I'm Not Afraid of Halloween!] Intense fighting echoes in the Forest of Fairies. Additionally, they are taking turns exchanging attacks with their weapons. A "conversion" like that distant ambience marks a striking end. ...... Ku! A snapped sword flies away, Taromaiti slowly falls to her knees. I... lost. Thank you for going along with my selfishness. And, I want to apologize. I didn't mean to shield myself from your selfishness. Nooo! NOOO! Demon Kiiiiing!! You can't lose to them!! We still want to play! This happens only once in a year! 2 options (Same Response) What made you pick a game like that? Were you listening to what the Fairies wished for? ...... Ah, I get it now. I think I'm starting to understand the Fairies' feelings a little. They only want to have fun for a long time. That's not really a bad thing, y'know. Moreover, these subordinates adored me as the Demon King. You can't disregard that desire, can you? The Fairies' wishes were wrong. However... It wasn't a mistake. Taromaiti:(halloween_crying face) Justice for someone... I know it will be seen as evil by someone else. Taromaiti-dono... I...... Don't make that face. Neither of us are wrong. Don't you agree? ...... Though, Chernobog. Those things that you've said earlier, they will remain with me deep inside my heart. I am pleased that we met here. And, I want to show my respect to you. Will you... shake my hand? ......... Chernobog turns and looks at you after being asked by Taromaiti. 1 option (Give Chernobog a nod) Sure. I as well believe this is a suitable way to close a play. I know that just like the "last Hero," I would want to do this as well. Boooo! Demon King's such a dummy! We just want to play some moooore!! That's why... it will just be us--- ???:( face) Sorry to keep you waiting! 1 option That voice has got to be...! Little ones that lost their Demon King whom they relied on suffer from illogical thoughts. The stage is here, even when the scene changes. This is a perfect time to slowly close the play. So you have come after all! Yes, I am Rutabaga Knight. I was called to here, invited by the sweet smell! I'd like to thank you, [Player]. You've managed to track down the Jack-o-Lanterns. I, too, have something to offer to this place. Something to appease the Robin Goodfellows that are cute, yet mischievous. Rutabaga Knight raises a lantern high in the air and begins reciting a poem. Continue playing inside your dreams, Eternal Children. However, a dream is something to remember. I am "one who marks the end of a dream." Listen to my voice-- Alice:(halloween_surprised face) Pumpkin lanterns are to be adorned for a festival of Halloween. Are you aware that it was originally made from another plant? A blessing of the earth harvested in preparation for the long winter. Food that was served to help all that were hungry. That is what "Rutabaga" is! The original light that burned in the old "Sauin" festival! 1 option So that's what the Rutabaga Knight is. That's such a sooting voice. By the way... what the heck is a "Sauin"? "Sauin" or sometimes "Samhain." It was another name for Halloween, it's original form. It's a ritual that comforts the old spirits in between the boundaries of light and dark, summer and winter and noisy neighborhoods. Alice:(halloween_5star face) It's time to rest, everyone. Let the old light comfort and guide the dead. Alice:(halloween_5star face) The fun festival will soon end for tonight's dream. Please have a good rest, until this day comes again next year...... The pumpkins illuminated by the warm light limply crouches down on the spot. What possessed them began coming out from their bodies. Fairies:( face) Oh... golly, the festival's over. Fairies:( face) There's nothing we can do about it. It's a bit frustrating, but... we can't do anything about it. Don't you worry about a thing. Ehehehe~! Fairies:( face) Oh? The puppy just said something. What do you mean by that? 'Cause there's still next year. It's not the end for Halloween. Festivals are always held every single year. We're looking forward to prepare for it. That's why it's happening again next year. I promise. 2 options (Same Response) This mess was more trouble than it's worth though. Let's all play together again. Fairies:( face) Thank you...... We're so sorry for the trouble we've caused. Fairies:( face) It'll be great to play together next time we meet! Well then, until next time~! At the same time the presence of the Fairies disappeared from your surroundings, the stage enclosed by a forest turns back to normal. And what was left behind... Male Students:( face) Whistle* Bravo! BRAVOOOO!! Male Students:( face) That was amazing! I don't know what happened, but that was spectacular!! Female Students:( face) The Demon King also did amazing! She was so cool! W-What the heck is this...? It seems like everyone up to now thinks it's part of the production. How convenient. It's all a misunderstanding, but it's probably better to leave it at that. You and your friends on top of the stage smiled as the audience roars in applause. The incident finishes without being known to anyone in the grand finale. Good grief. It's good to see that things really ended peacefully. I wonder what would've happened if we left the other world as it is? It's all thanks to [Player]-sama and that gentlema--- Now that you mention it... Rutabaga Knight and Volos-dono are nowhere to be seen. Volos-san said he is going to be waiting outside. But..... He looked a bit depressed. 2 options (Same Response) No way! He still think it's his fault! I'll go look for him! [Transitioning...] When walking past the crowd of people leaving the auditorium, You noticed a bench deviating itself from the flow of people. You find a figure of a young bear sitting on that bench. ......... 2 options (Same Response) What are you doing in a place like this? Gosh, you can't just run off on your own like that. Oh, [Player]. Sorry, I was just uneasy about something. I didn't mean to go off on my own. Sorry. I guess my viewpoint on things is still narrow. His shoulders dropped after he said that. ...... I can only think that I'm responsible for this disaster. They weren't made for ornamental use...... I wanted them to be tasty to eat-- I raised those pumpkins with those feelings in mind, but... This is how things came to be. Maybe I shouldn't have done all those needless things...... I was so scared. I thought I was gonna hurt somebody again. What I thought was "kindness" was only "inconvenience," looking at it from the other side...... ???:( face) What the heck are you saying! Dunderhead Bear! Huh, Rutabaga Knight!? Why are you here...? I only thought about correcting your misunderstanding. Kindness is something on the other side of a printed coin. That's it. W-What do you mean by that, Rutabaga Knight? Is there some kind of backstory about a coin here? Yes... Now, I shall reveal the secret of my identity. Enigmatic Blood-Sucking Knight, Rutabaga Knight! My true identity is...... Alice:(halloween_b_5star face) Pretty Girl Detective Alice of Love and Intelligence, makes an elegant appearance to an assistant in a bind! 3 options (Same Response) W-What the! Alice-chan!? Oh, thanks for everything then. A-Alice-chan is the Rutabaga Knight!? I don't get what you're trying to pull he-- Please be quiet! I'll explain that later! O-Okay...... Kindness is something inscribed on the other side of a coin. That's roughly what you imagine it is. ......... Though it seems you don't comprehend the essence of my words. Essence of your words...? Aren't you making a point on the other side and front of a coin? Maybe I will need to explain everything in order after all. ...... I visited this academy for a specific purpose. That's it. Alice pulls out one cutely wrapped small bag from her bosom. W... What's this? You don't know what it is? It's a specialty cookie of Daikanyama Academy. Oh, no... 'Course I knew that. Is that the important part? Is that why you came here today, Alice-chan? Just so you can hand me these cookies? Alice unties the ribbon on the pouch and takes out a cookie from a circular mold inside. Ah! T-T-These cookies are...! ...... You noticed it at last. These pumpkins are sweets only for today. They are Daikanyama Academy's specially made "Pumpkin Cookies," baked with the pumpkins produced by you, Volos. I came here for this purpose. At that time, I felt something that couldn't be seen making an uproar. It wouldn't make sense to not eat especially delicious confections. That's why I played the 2 roles of Pretty Girl Detective and Rutabaga Knight. So I can get to the bottom of things. After Alice said that, she takes the cookie and presses it on Volos' mouth. Come on... Check it for yourself. The true value of the pumpkins you raised and put your wish into. Volos closes his eyes and eats the cookie presented to him and carefully checks the flavor. ....... Wow, it's dang delicious...... ...... Yes, they're "delicious." These sweets are very delicious. Everyone eating these sweets baked with your pumpkins have been saying they're 'delicious.' Did you not know that? I want to add that everything that exists has a "front and back." It's completely natural. Someone's "justice" on the other side of a coin is the "evil" of someone else. Even if it were, the value of that coin would not be zero. If the other side of a coin gets dirty, you can polish it. No matter where you look, it makes you think it's beautiful-- All you need is to carefully "understand it." Don't look only at the other side or the front. I-I was sure I could only see the "surface" of kindness up until now...... And when I realized there was a "backside" to kindness, I was only concerned about that...... 3 options (Same Response) The parable of the front and back of a coin... A part of Volos that can't be seen... Was it to make him aware of it? ...... Yes. And just as each coin has their own "value"--- Cookies also have a "value of being delicious." Don't forget that you created that value. The "seed of happiness" you planted certainly is sprouting in everyone. Have self-confidence, Volos. The vegetables you've raised are very lovely. Thanks... Alice-chan. What I done was not a waste of time. That's what you've been telling me. Oh... by the way, Alice-chan. How did you manage to play 2 different roles? Aahh, about that. That does sound interesting, doesn't it? Whaaaaaaaaaaaa!? It doesn't make any sense at all! Playing a double role for Halloween? Pretty Girl Detective? Rutabaga Knight! 1 option What the hell was that strong impression earlier for? That's no good. Today is supposed to be a fun festival day! What are you going to do without having fun! Holy with lovely and pure white charm. Darkness with ominous pitch black charm. It's wonderful if you can enjoy both! Aaahhh, it was so much fun~ Hmhmhm~...... Yeah, you got the right idea! It's a festival that only happens once a year. It would be a waste to miss out on the fun! That's all you need to know. We should get together with everyone soon. As a matter of fact, everyone's going on ahead to another location. Come, let's get going! Yeah! Let's go, [Player]! [Transitioning...] There is a remarkably crowded Western confectionary in a school bustling with festival activity. In one area, there is a table written with "reserved seats." Everybody has gathered there. I originally planned to having some delicious cookies with black tea here. The instant it turned 15 o'clock, it became the perfect time to do so. This cafe opens up every event. Every round is very elaborate and it's extremely popular. Even though I managed to book an appointment at this time... I was sure it's gonna be like a lottery, but I got pretty lucky. 2 options Is the closing party over, Taromaiti? You did well for your debut, Chernobog. Yup. There's things to do like cleaning up, but we're given break time. After enjoying tea-time with everyone, I'll be heading back to the theatre again to change outfits. Chernobog:(halloween_happy face) Yes... It was indeed a good show. Moreso, it's all thanks to you, [Player]. There was no way for me to not get excited. Because I cannot suppress the loud beating of my heart. From the bottom of my heart, I want to take you for your help and efforts. I'm glad we calmed the commotion down with no hitches! Now that that's over, we can eat some tasty sweets now. Here. Why don't you eat some, Zabaniya? It doesn't hurt to indulge on sweets once in a while. Here, here, here! Sugary treats aren't exactly my thing, but... If you insist. Thank you for the food. *Aahm*...... Oh... these are certainly very delicious... The sweetness is mild and easy to savor. It's rich in flavor as well. I feel there is a wide variety of use for these! From long-time conservation to time of battling! Sigh*...... W-Well, I'm glad you enjoyed it, I guess. This uses very little sugar and balances the flavor with the pumpkin's sweetness. A flavor that never gets dull by natural sweetness? This... is such a crime to all sweets. Wow, I'm lovin' this pumpkin parfait! And a freshly-baked pumpkin with fresh cream too! I don't think I can bring this as a souvenir for everyone though. This Bavarian cream is also quite delicious when combined with white cream. Chouji-dono, Ryouta-dono and the Head would be happy to eat this. It really does look good with a lot of fresh cream! Chernobog-san, you should try some too! Chernobog:(halloween_happy face) Alright. I was interested in that parfait and others as well. Cusith and Chernobog are both eating each and every one of the desserts. They were having a good time exchanging desserts with each other and sharing their thoughts on the play. Well... I'm hesitant to say it, but it will soon be time for everyone to say their goodbyes. So much has happened, but it was a ton of fun today thanks to everyone, and we became good friends too! 2 options (Same Response) What happened in the theatre was troublesome, though... At least everything worked out in the end! That was a strange experience, for sure. For myself and you guys too. [Player]... I was satisfied when I switched roles with Chernobog. Having the role imposed on me by him, I feel the prejudice lessening a little. Yet, I was taught that from him on top of that stage. When you get put in some kind of role, you'll need to accept that "type" of world too. Defying the world doesn't mean only walking the other way. Sometimes, there are things we can't do without confronting the very world itself. 2 options (Same Response) You're being too serious. Relax a little. It's fine since the role of a Demon King was cool. Hahaha! Maybe you're right. It's probably better to think like that. I, too, have something I want to share. This one occasion... will surely remain in my heart. I still know what being a hero means. I felt that I understood that on that stage. However, understanding the feelings of the Pumpkins and Taromaiti whom we fought against--- That, too, is another form of a hero. I've realized that. I'm certain there are endless kinds of heros in this world. A time will come again for me to choose that role. [Player]... Please stay by my side, from now on. Chernobog:(halloween_happy face) We will walk on that fun path together... a good path. 2 options (Same Response) Sure. I'd be happy to. It will be filled with fun experiences from here on out. Chernobog:(halloween_happy face) Aahh... I am grateful, my Brave Warrior. Well, I should get going soon. When the closing party's over, I'll be waiting to tidy things up. I should go as well. I must return the costume to them. If there's cleaning need to be done, I'll partake in it too. Until the end, I will carry out my responsibility as a member of the play. That would be great, thanks! I'll be seeing you again, [Player]. Chernobog:(halloween_happy face) I want to give my regards to the director before it gets late. Now then. Well, should we get going too? There's still a lot of patrolling left to do in the school. Yes, Arslan-sama. Although we've resolved this incident, the aftermath of the chaos still remains. I'm gonna be making you work hard on the part you showed off earlier, Zabaniya. *Shoom*! ...... Don't joke about that, please. Wahahahaha! I was just joking~ Honestly, you don't know when to brush off a joke. You've worked hard enough already. Since the stalls are still running, it's not a bad idea to have fun for a while. No, this is the consequence of my own immaturity! I will humbly start bracing my own body even further! Hey, Cubs! Let's have fun together, if we get another opportunity! Happy Halloween! Ciao!! 2 options (Same Response) Arslan-san is still energetic as ever. You need to take your job more seriously. The Lion leaves, waving his hand over his back at your final remarks. However, the man that follows him stays behind as if he has something to say. S-Say... [Player]. N-No... It's nothing. Forget it. 2 options (Same Response) Is there something you want to say? Or maybe there was something you want to do? Yes... there is. Arslan-sama told me this... If you desire change, you need to take a step forward without hesitating... S-So... now... You don't have the slightest idea on what he wants or thought about. However, Zabaniya undoubtedly puts his index and middle finger on his lips and turned towards you. (Whispers) Adios, [Player]-sama. 2 options ......... Wow. I-I'm flattered...! Dang, Master! Did you just see that!? He must really love throwing awkward kisses or something! Maybe he's a gap hitter!! I-I think I'll try that too... T-That was pretty extreme, and shocking, wasn't it? Truly amazing... When a serious person pops off like that, they wouldn't know how to adjust. Maybe I should push for a difference in appeal. I'm not an imp, it's just an era of honest coolness, yeah? Zabaniya-san... You're working so hard to change yourself. Hehehe. He was pretty cool. Maybe I should do that too. *Shoom*! Anyways, I should be headin' back home too. Leib-senpai is gonna get mad if I don't head back soon. So much crazy stuff happened today, but it was a ton of fun! I had a great time being with everyone! That was the first time I ever had an applause on-stage. And... that force inside of me... Somehow, I feel like I understand it. [Player]! Next time I'll invite you and we'll be sure to hang out that time! 2 options (Same Response) Sure, we can do that. I'll bring Garmr too, so it'll be the 3 of us. Yep! It'll be a ton of fun! Catch you later! Bye-byyyyyyyeee!! I reckon I should head home too before I cool off. This time, I have purchased a souvenir for the house-sitting bear. 2 options (Same Response) I'm really thankful for what you did today. Will we meet again? Of course. Surely this incident wouldn't have been solved if I wasn't a Pretty Girl Detective today. Besides, I believe I'll be seeing you again someday. Huhuhu. My intuition easily predicts that. ...... When that time comes, I may be an entirely different me. Come and meet with us again. I'll prepare some nice, delicious tea for ya! Yes, I'll do that if I feel like it. Assistant no. 1 and 2, thank you, both of you. Until the day where light and dark melts together, everyone. Farewell. The little girl disappears, leaving those words behind. Another one of your friends leaves. The only person left now is Volos standing right next to you. Looks like it's just the two of us now huh... Somehow, I've caused all kinds of trouble for you today. ...... You wanna head back together until halfway? I wanna enjoy Halloween with you for just a bit longer. 1 option Sure. Let's head back together. You walked alongside Volos in a sparse event grounds where people had went home already. Hey, [Player]. Can you... hear me out for a sec? To tell you the truth, I never planned on participating in the Halloween party. I thought my job was just to make pumpkins and provide them. The party... was pretty darn scary. I'm more comfortable shutting myself away in the lab or farm. But, I met with everyone though these chain of events. Thanks to that, I was able to discover a part of myself that I couldn't see before... Research is great and all, but sometimes it's important to look outside and experience the many things out there. 2 options (Same Response) Didn't the Pumpkins want that too? So that's why you were forced onto the stage. ...... Oh. Yeah... Maybe it was. This... is what Alice-chan said. Next Halloween, I think I will dress-up more proactively... At that time, maybe we could pick out a costume... together? Volos says those last words in a low voice while also feeling a little embarrassed. Aye...... I guess this is where we part ways, eh? [Player]. Thank you so much for today. It... It was great meeting you... all of you. If it's possible, could you... again next Halloween-- Daw, that's not it. That's not it. Just because we met on Halloween doesn't mean we can't see each other till then. On your next vacation... Is it okay with you if we see each other again? I just... want to know you a lot better. 2 options (Same Response) Of course, Volos. Happy Halloween! Volos rounds his eyes and nods his head with a full smile to what you've said. Yup. Happy Halloween. [Player]. I’m Not Afraid of Halloween! END