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Have you ever had anyone you could truly call a friend?
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That question, in the back of your mind, forces your
scattered thoughts to focus.
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The world you see before you is pitch-black. It's a world
completely void of everything.
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You can't remember anything. Not a single thing at all.
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Not your knowledge, your experiences, or your memories...
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You can't even remember the ones you love most.
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Suddenly... You hear someone calling out to you.
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You don't know who the voice belongs to. Perhaps it isn't
even a voice.
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But it guides you through the darkness. And you follow,
only because you have nothing else to grasp onto.
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Soon, the darkness begins to fade from your vision. This
world has called you here.
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Now, open your eyes. There is no need to be afraid.
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This is the beginning of a story... The story of your true
self, and even truer friends.
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On that day... A blinding flash of light pierced the
sky above Tokyo.
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Background: Shinjuku Central Park
When the light fades, you find yourself in a forest
you don't recognize.
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Background: 新宿中央公園広場
The entire area is dark, not a person in sight. The only
light is a soft glow illuminating the trees.
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There's no one around to help you make sense of this.
You have no idea what's going on.
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You realize that you're holding something.
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It's your phone. You can tell it's yours from the way
it feels in your hand.
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Where exactly are you? And what are you doing here?
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There's no use panicking. First, try and get your bearings.
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Check the nearby signboard to see where you are.
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Check the map on your phone to see your current location.
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Check your name.
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Your name is...<param=playerName>.
That's the only thing you can recall.
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It seems that you're in Shinjuku Central Park in Tokyo.
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I was playing something on my phone... And then... And then
what...?
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My memory's all hazy... Like...something important's
missing...
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Hehehehe. Have you finally noticed me?
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There's no reason to be afraid! Would a voice this
charming hurt you?
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Come on, take a look at your phone! The App's already
running.
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The cheerful voice feels strangely out of place in the
otherwise quiet forest.
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You start to feel worried. Very, very worried. Your gut tells
you no good will come of this.
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But more importantly, you need info. You need someone to
talk to.
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So you unlock your phone. As soon as you do, a hexagram
appears with a bright flash.
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SFX:
Music:
??????:
Tah-dah! Whoa, does it feel good to be outta there!
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??????:
Master! How can I be of service?! There must be something!
Your wish is my command!
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Wh-What the heck are you?!
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??????:
What am I...? Master, that's cold!
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A monster came out of my phone!
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??????:
Monster?! Where?! Where?! Master, I'm scared!
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Aww, how cute!
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??????:
Aw, shucks! Me, cute...? Heh, thanks, Master!
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??????:
Why're you staring at me like that? Ah, I know! You've got
no idea what's going on!
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??????:
Don't worry, I get you. It's a lot of crazy stuff to
take in.
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??????:
But leave it to me! I'm a Level 3 Butler, so I know what I'm
doing!
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??????:
Allow me to introduce myself. I'm your familiar and in-game
assistant, Salomon!
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Lil' Salomon:
Just tell the ever-adorable Lil' Salomon whatever your
heart desires!
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Uh... Lil' Salomon?
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Lil' Salomon:
Yes! What is it, Master?!
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Hey, you Salomon-thing.
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Lil' Salomon:
Call me Lil' Salomon! It pays to be cute. Hehe!
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Can I pet you?
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Lil' Salomon:
P-Pet me?! If that's your wish, Master...
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Lil' Salomon:
Please be gentle. I've never been petted before.
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(Pet pet pet pet pet pet pet pet pet pet)
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Lil' Salomon:
Well, there goes my first time... Did you like it,
Master?
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Lil' Salomon:
I hope you take responsibility and become an upstanding
master...
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Lil' Salomon:
Geez! Don't play dumb. When I say Master, I mean Master.
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Lil' Salomon:
You were invited by the App, so maybe someone summoned you?
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Lil' Salomon:
...Hm? Wait, huh?
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Lil' Salomon:
I don't see the Summoner anywhere... I wonder if they went
off to pick flowers or something.
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Lil' Salomon:
Anyway, next topic! Master, do you know what summoning is?
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You mean like what they do in fantasy stories?
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Lil' Salomon:
Yeah! That's right! You sure know your stuff, Master!
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Lil' Salomon:
I love manga and anime. They're such a unique part of human
culture.
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Lil' Salomon:
But I digress! Lemme get back on track.
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Just cut to the chase already...
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Lil' Salomon:
You're so impatient, Master! I bet you're one of those people
who skips tutorials!
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...
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Lil' Salomon:
Ah...! Such an ice-cold stare!
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Lil' Salomon:
But I... I kind of like it!
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Lil' Salomon:
Alternate worlds, lands, dimensions... They're identical but
distinct, parallel worlds born from infinite possibilities.
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Lil' Salomon:
For example, in another world you might've been born as
something other than human.
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Lil' Salomon:
But this you can never meet the you from other worlds. Though
you're the same existence, your worlds are separate.
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Lil' Salomon:
But, there is one way! Through the awesome power of Summoning,
you can connect to the you that exists in an alternate world!
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Lil' Salomon:
Summoning connects worlds through gates. It identifies the
ties that bind souls and manifests them.
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Lil' Salomon:
And the ones who wield that power are called Summoners!
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Lil' Salomon:
Yes! Drumroll, please... That means you're a Summoner,
Master!
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Me? A Summoner...?
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Lil' Salomon:
That's right, Master!
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Lil' Salomon:
Isn't it exciting? You're like the protagonist of a grand
adventure!
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Sounds fishy to me.
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Lil' Salomon:
Don't look at me like that!
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Lil' Salomon:
But still, you're cool as a cucumber... That's my Master,
all right!
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This must all be a dream.
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Lil' Salomon:
M-Master?! Don't fall asleep! Wake up! Please!
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Lil' Salomon:
What? You have no idea? But the proof is right there
in your phone!
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Lil' Salomon:
Take a look at the home screen.
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What's this app with a magic circle icon...?
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Lil' Salomon:
Master, you downloaded the App and registered as a user,
didn't you?
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Lil' Salomon:
That App is a handy tool that helps the many Summoners
connect with one another.
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Lil' Salomon:
Normally, you need both innate talent and rigorous training
to become a Summoner...
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Lil' Salomon:
But with this App, none of that is necessary!
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Lil' Salomon:
I'm sure a Summoner somewhere called you here as
their familiar.
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Lil' Salomon:
Does what I've explained so far make sense?
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Someone just called me here? That's selfish.
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Lil' Salomon:
Please don't make that face, Master! Are you sad...? Happy?
I'm getting mixed signals.
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Yup. Uh-huh. Whatever.
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Lil' Salomon:
You're so carefree, Master! But that's what I like about you!
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You're so cute, Lil' Salomon!
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Lil' Salomon:
Oh, geez! Master! You flatter me!
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Lil' Salomon:
Anyway, as a Summoner, you'll be able able to harness amazing
power.
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Why so quiet all of a sudden?
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If you've gotta go, the bathroom is that way.
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Lil' Salomon:
Th-That's not it!
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...
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Lil' Salomon:
Well done, Master! Did you notice it too?!
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Lil' Salomon:
This presence is abnormal... It feels like it was summoned!
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Lil' Salomon:
It's speeding towards us! Please protect me, Master!
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(Scream):
Get away! Stay back! What did I do to deserve this?!
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????:
Ow... What did I bump into? Ah, s-sorry! I don't know who
you are, but are you okay?!
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Background: Shinjuku Central Park
Oni:
Human... Human...flesh...!
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????:
Ack! We've got better stuff to worry about right now! Let's
get outta here!
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Why are there monsters in the middle of Tokyo?!
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????:
This way! Once we get through here, we should be clear...
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????:
Oh, no! It's under construction?! It wasn't like this
yesterday!
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????:
O-Okay, let's try this way! Follow me! ...Ahhh!
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Oni:
Heh heh heh... Eat...flesh...!
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????:
Ugh... There's nowhere else to run!
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????:
I was just trying to take a shortcut to the station and I
had to run into Stray Transients!
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????:
I knew I should've listened to the class rep and not gone
to the Gate side!
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????:
Stay back! If you're not a Transient yourself, you don't
stand a chance against one!
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????:
Oh no! It's coming right for us! I should've eaten those
snacks I hid under my bed!
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A-all right, bring it! I'll take you on!
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If you're going to eat one of us, eat him!
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????:
Did you just pawn me off?! You jerk! Ack! Stop tickling me!
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????:
Wait, was that a joke?! This isn't a laughing matter!
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Oni:
You get in way? Then eat you first! Geh heh heh!
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If one of us has to live...
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Oh no! It's coming for me!
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Now's your chance! Make a run for it!
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Lil' Salomon:
Looks like we're in a pickle, Master.
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Lil' Salomon:
Huh? Why am I so calm? Not to worry, Master! Ta-dah!
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Lil' Salomon:
I just accelerated subjective perception, and... Well, let's
just say I stopped time!
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Lil' Salomon:
Hehe! Ain't I great? I may be a rookie, but I'm still a
demon. This is no sweat!
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Lil' Salomon:
Well, unfortunately you can't move either. For now, just calm
down and listen to what I'm about to tell you.
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Lil' Salomon:
Master, it's time to fight! Take a good look at the
enemy one more time!
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It looks pretty tasty, if you know what I mean...
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Lil' Salomon:
Gulp... Now that you mention it, that outfit is a bit
alluring...
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Lil' Salomon:
I wonder what's going on under that cloth.
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Lil' Salomon:
- Glance* Wh-What? Oh myyy!
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Lil' Salomon:
A-Anyway... Please take this a bit more seriously, Master!
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Lil' Salomon:
Look at that club! And those thick arms! It certainly is a
pretty scary-lookin' fella!
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Lil' Salomon:
Yup, it sure looks tough! I'm shakin' in my hooves!
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Lil' Salomon:
But not to worry! You've got a way to fight back, master!
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Fight back?
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Lil' Salomon:
Yup, that's right! Now listen up!
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Forget that! Let's get outta here!
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Lil' Salomon:
Hmm... I don't think that's a good idea.
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Lil' Salomon:
I'd need to cancel my power for you to run away.
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Lil' Salomon:
But if I did, that Red Oni would also be able move, and you'd
be back to playing tag.
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Lil' Salomon:
For now, you should stay calm and listen carefully to what
I have to say!
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The time has come to unleash my secret power!
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Lil' Salomon:
Whaaaaaat?! You have hidden powers?!
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Lil' Salomon:
Wait... You don't, do you?! This is a matter of life and
death! Please focus!
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Lil' Salomon:
Master, you were summoned by someone as their familiar.
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Lil' Salomon:
And since you can use the App, you can also become a
Summoner yourself!
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Lil' Salomon:
That's right! You can be someone's familiar and also call
your own familiars!
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Lil' Salomon:
In other words, you're a Hybrid!
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Got it! Let's try it out!
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Lil' Salomon:
You catch on fast, Master!
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But I don't know who or what to summon...
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Lil' Salomon:
Leave the details to me! I've got a Level 3 Certification in
Summoning Apps!
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I wanna summon something sexy.
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Lil' Salomon:
You don't need to summon something like that. You've got me,
after all! *wink*
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Lil' Salomon:
I knew something like this would happen, so I used the App's
auto-match function for you!
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Lil' Salomon:
Here's a strong entity with a profound bond with your soul.
Summon them to gain their aid!
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Lil' Salomon:
Heh. Aren't I a great butler? Now let's do that summon...
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Lil' Salomon:
What the–?! No one else should be able to move right now!
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Lil' Salomon:
I did everything according to the Familiar Textbook I have
here...
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Lil' Salomon:
...Oh. Looks like I messed up the order. Whoops! I'm such
a klutz!
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Lil' Salomon:
Eeeeeek! Master! Save meee!!
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Get off me! Hurry up and do the summoning!
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????:
O-Over here, you Stray Transient, you!
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Oni:
That human...look tasty... But this human...look tastier!
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????:
G-Guess it's really gonna come for me! If I make it out of
this alive, maybe I should go on a diet...
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Oni:
Guts. Flesh. Butt... Tasty... Eat. Now!
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Lil' Salomon:
Now's our chance, Master! Let's get outta here while it's
distracted!
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We're not going to help him?
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What about the summoning?
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Lil' Salomon:
You can save yourself if you make a run for it while the
Red Oni's eating that guy!
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Lil' Salomon:
Come on! I'll teach you how to summon later!
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I suppose that's one way to look at it.
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And I hate owing other people.
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Lil' Salomon:
B-But... I can't allow you to put yourself in danger,
Master!
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Lil' Salomon:
Besides, that fat guy is a total stranger. You just met him!
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Lil' Salomon:
There's no reason for you to help. But if you won't take no
for an answer...
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Lil' Salomon:
Then you're either too nice, or you're planning on using him
for something.
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I only just met you, too, Lil' Salomon.
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And he looks more trustworthy than you.
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Lil' Salomon:
M-M-M-Master! I can't believe you'd say that!
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Lil' Salomon:
These tears won't stop! You're breakin' my heart!
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Lil' Salomon:
Doesn't sound like things are going well for the big guy...
Come, Master. We need to go before the monster comes back.
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Lil' Salomon:
Master?! Master! Please, wait! Stoooooop!
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Oni:
Mine now... Mine now!
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????:
If I knew it would end like this, I would've eaten all the
candy I just bought!
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????:
Y-You saved me! But what are we gonna do now?
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We'll defeat that monster!
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????:
D-defeat it?! But how?!
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What to do, indeed...
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????:
You have no idea, do you?! You're just as bad as Kengo!
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????:
Oh, Kengo is my classmate and... Wait, now's not the time
for that!
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You're a lot plumper up close!
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????:
Yeah, I gained some weight recently... That Stray Transient
earlier also...
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????:
Wait, why are we talking about this now?! What's my body type
got to do with anything?!
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????:
Uh, more importantly, you want to know why I came
back for you?
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????:
Well... I was super scared, and I was almost eaten alive...
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????:
But if I just ran away, I wouldn't be able to live with myself.
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????:
I'd remember that I abandoned you for the rest of my life.
I wouldn't be able to enjoy a good meal anymore!
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????:
Isn't that also why you came back to save me?
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????:
I-It caught up to us!
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The monster's blow knocks both of you back.
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Your lungs gasp for air. It hurts just to breathe.
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Oni:
Must...eat...fat human... No...escape...now!
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The Red Oni mumbles to itself as it plucks the boy up.
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It looks down as if it knows it has won.
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He's not a friend. Nor is he family. He's just a stranger
whose name you don't even know.
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You should have no problem abandoning him. There's no reason
to risk your life.
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But you know his voice. You've looked into his eyes.
You've...spoken with him.
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And now, you can't forsake him.
He's already become a part of your world.
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Lil' Salomon:
Oh, Master... You're too soft! Softer than a baby's bottom!
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Lil' Salomon:
If it weren't for me, you would've ended up a bloody pulp!
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Thank you.
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Lil' Salomon:
D-Don't look at me like that. I'm mad at you!
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You came back for me?
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Lil' Salomon:
I didn't come back. I stayed invisible by your side this
whole time!
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I'll pet you again later.
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Lil' Salomon:
Y-You tempt me so! I-if you insist...
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Lil' Salomon:
Master, I respect your decision. And...I don't want you
to die, either.
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Lil' Salomon:
I'm a bit nervous about how this'll go down, but... Let's
defeat that thing right now!
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Lil' Salomon:
There's no time, Master! It's do or die! Begin the summoning!
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Lil' Salomon:
Speak the words with me! With voice recognition, the
App will do the rest!
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Lil' Salomon:
Um... Role of the Wanderer. Rule of Rending... Now you!
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Lil' Salomon:
Here we go! Forged Reification!
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Lil' Salomon:
Thou who art nameless in this world and powerless to
claim this world...
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Lil' Salomon:
Deceive the world, hinder the world, and by thy false name,
manifest in this closed domain!
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Lil' Salomon:
Avatar of the Serpent's tail, severed by the Wanderer! Bare
thy Rule of Rending and cleave all power and authority!
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Lil' Salomon:
Engrave mine name unto thee and come forth! Boundless Tail!
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Lil' Salomon:
Go ahead, Master!
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Engrave mine name unto thee.
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Come forth! Boundless Tail!
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Oni:
What?! This power is...a summon?! It can't be! Are you...a
Summoner?!
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Oni:
I...look...for you! Always...since...I come to world!
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Oni:
You...unseal me...from Kumano Shrine! I challenge
you...to fight!
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Oni:
I win...I eat you! You win...
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????:
Just who are you...?
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Lil' Salomon:
This is where the fun begins, Master!
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Lil' Salomon:
Other monsters are being drawn to the power of your immense
summoning, but I know you can do it!
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Lil' Salomon:
I'm rooting for you, Master! You got this, Master! Give 'em
heck!
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Lil' Salomon:
So, uh... Don't die! Got it?
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Lil' Salomon:
Now's your chance! Get 'im, Master!
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Engrave mine name unto thee.
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Come forth! Boundless Tail!
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Oni:
That power...! You really...are Summoner...
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Lil' Salomon:
Flawless victory! We can rest easy now, Master.
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Lil' Salomon:
It seems the monster has used up its remaining powers. Its
connection with the world is becoming unstable.
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Lil' Salomon:
If left on its own with no Summoner, it will soon vanish.
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Oni:
I wanted...serve...master... Even...at cost...of sanity...
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Oni:
But now...I die...in unknown land...
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Music:
Then I will be your master.
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Oni:
Very well... I let you...be master.
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Oni:
Summon me...whenever. My new master...
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Oni:
Ah...I finally go...back home...
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Oni:
T-thank you... Master...
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SFX:
You obtained the Red Oni's Profile Card! You can add it to
your party later in the team formation screen.
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????:
D-Did that Stray Transient just...disappear?
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Lil' Salomon:
Huh? You made a pact with it?! That easily? Seriously?!
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Lil' Salomon:
Normally, the connection to one's original world can be
weakened, but never fully severed.
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Lil' Salomon:
I wonder how this connection could've been cut so easily.
Hm...?
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Music:
Lil' Salomon:
Well done, Master! You sure proved that you're the real deal!
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Lil' Salomon:
A Summoner needs strength; otherwise, your familiars won't
obey you.
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Lil' Salomon:
That one accepted you as their master, and the pact was
successfully completed on both sides.
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Lil' Salomon:
Now you can summon it as a familiar!
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Lil' Salomon:
...Is something wrong? You don't look too happy.
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Lil' Salomon:
Oh, please don't be mad, Master! Stop pinching my cheeks!
Mwragh!
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Lil' Salomon:
...I've heard of items called Sacred Artifacts. They're the
vessels of divine beings.
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Lil' Salomon:
What exactly do they do, you ask? They can be used to impose
their Rule upon others and the world.
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Lil' Salomon:
However, not everyone can use them. Only those who're meant
for the Role are allowed to wield them.
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Lil' Salomon:
I'm sure that Sword is a Sacred Artifact that's tied with
your Role and fate.
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Lil' Salomon:
That's why you were able to summon it. Yup! ...I think.
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Lil' Salomon:
The textbooks for first year familiars don't say anything
more than that.
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Lil' Salomon:
I'm here only to support you with summoning. I'm actually
not good at dealing with situations outside the box.
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Lil' Salomon:
Argh, stop! That cold glare of yours is gonna freeze me over!
A-Anyway, I'll excuse myself now!
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Lil' Salomon:
Ack! I-Is there something else I can do for you?
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I'll give you a good petting next time.
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