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Paimon's Starlight Expedition/Story

Last updated 2024-12-13

Dialogue

(Start the event)
Every twinkling star is a record of an encounter on our journey.
Hey Travelers, come and pass Paimon's test, and remember our friends from the journey, together!
(Take the Test)
(During the first attempt)
Paimon: Come and listen to a snippet from the original song~
Paimon: Then, choose the character that matches the music!
Paimon: Finally, click to submit your guess~
(After submitting a wrong choice on the first attempt the first time)
Paimon: Let's take a look at the dialogue~
(After submitting a wrong choice on the first attempt, one of the following will be shown)
Paimon: Hmmm... that's not right. Let's try again.
Paimon: It doesn't seem to be this person... Let the melody evoke the picture in your mind.
Paimon: Maybe Paimon's not humming it right? Play the next musical hint and listen carefully.
(After submitting a wrong choice on the second attempt the first time)
Paimon: The final clue is a quote from this character.
(After submitting a wrong choice on the second attempt, one of the following will be shown)
Paimon: Almost there. Paimon will give you another chance to answer!
Paimon: Eh... that's not the right answer. Try again!
(After submitting a wrong choice on the third attempt)
Paimon: You look like you're having a hard time answering. Let Paimon give you the answer!
(After submitting a correct choice, one of the following will be shown)
Paimon: Incredible! You know your companions' melodies well!
Paimon: You did great! Paimon wasn't half bad at humming, too!
Paimon: Correct! You have amazing music sense~
Paimon: Correct! You answered that effortlessly.
Paimon: It's impressive that you got this right!

Starlight Notes

Character Song Quote 1 Quote 2 Image Clues[Note 1]
Arataki IttoArataki Itto Time to Shine Feel the power, baby! Wanna see me smash a boulder? I'm the head honcho of the Arataki Gang, and everyone knows my name.

Foreground:

Background:

ShenheShenhe The Crane Cries Good morning. The dew is very sweet today, would you like some? My name is Shenhe. I was born fated to bear the curse of calamity, so I am prone to bring harm to the people around me. The adepti urged me to bind my soul with red ropes to keep my homicidal nature at bay.

Foreground:

Background:

Kamisato AyatoKamisato Ayato Serene and Fathomless Trusting another person isn't easy, especially for someone of high status. Kamisato Ayato, head of the Kamisato Clan. Delighted to make your acquaintance.

Foreground:

Background:

  • Sea Ganoderma
  • Dendrobium
YelanYelan Graceful Dexterity I think you may need my help, and I just so happen to be interested in some information you have. Hello, Traveler. Call me Yelan.

Foreground:

Background:

  • A ginkgo leaf
  • Violetgrass
NilouNilou Lotus of Haftkarsvar Sometimes, you can convey more with dance than words. If you don't know what to say, then just dance. Hello, I'm Nilou from Zubayr Theater. We have one dance scheduled for today.

Foreground:

NahidaNahida Surasthana Fantasia In my dreams, there can be anything — anything except people coming and going. Nice to meet you! Hehe, I've actually been watching you for a long time already. My name's Nahida. I might look like a child, but don't be fooled: I understand this world much better than any grown-up.

Foreground:

Background:

GorouGorou Astute and Fearless Leader Keep your weapon at the ready. You never know what's around the corner... General Gorou of the Watatsumi Island resistance, ready and waiting!

Foreground:

Background:

  • Dendrobium
  • Sea Ganoderma
Yun JinYun Jin Chapter of a New Era How gently do the clouds and flowers sway, as dancing winds meander through the vales. My name is Yun Jin, and I am humbled to be the director of the Yun-Han Opera Troupe.

Foreground:

Background:

  • Peking opera prop spear
  • Silk Flower
Yae MikoYae Miko Nothing but Trickery If this rain keeps up, my fur will be dripping wet... I am the Guuji of the Grand Narukami Shrine. The purpose of my visit is to monitor your every move.

Foreground:

  • Sakura flowers
  • A pink fox
  • Tricolor Dango

Background:

  • Sea Ganoderma
  • Dendrobium
Kuki ShinobuKuki Shinobu Adroit Deputy The criteria for certificate exams are straightforward enough, what it really comes down to is whether you are willing to put in the time. If you study and practice, then it's really not all that difficult. Oh... Hey there! I'm Kuki Shinobu, deputy leader of the Arataki Gang.

Foreground:

  • Naku Weed
  • A sakura flower

Background:

  • Sea Ganoderma
  • Onigiri
TighnariTighnari Winding Through Avidya I studied botany in the Amurta Darshan. Hi there. I'm Tighnari, Forest Watcher of the Avidya Forest. My duty is to preserve both the rainforest's ecosystem and the safety of its visitors.

Foreground:

ColleiCollei Caprice of the Leaves According to today's forest patrol route map... we need to head here first, then make our way over to there... Hmm... There's a loooot of writing... Trainee Forest Ranger Collei, reporting for duty!

Foreground:

Background:

CandaceCandace Nephrite of Deshret In the desert, a strong gale like this will create a sandstorm, so it's always a good idea to stay alert. ...Strange? I'm not sure what you mean, both amber and blue are fairly common eye colors, I believe...

Foreground:

Background:

Shikanoin HeizouShikanoin Heizou Storm Chaser There's something in the air... something that tells me a new case is brewing. The name's Shikanoin Heizou, sharpest and most successful detective of the Tenryou Commission...

Foreground:

Background:

  • Onigiri
  • A sakura flower
DoriDori Thanks for Your Patronage! ♪ I love Mora, and Mora loves me! I make Mora and it makes me happy! Lalala... ♪ I'm Dori Sangemah Bay, a traveling merchant.

Foreground:

Background:

CynoCyno Order of Silence I do try to lighten the mood sometimes, but... I'm not the best judge of other people's sense of humor. I'm Cyno, the former General Mahamatra.

Foreground:

Background:

LaylaLayla Surreal Noctivaga [Note 2] [Note 2]

Foreground:

Notes
  1. Many characters also have musical notes which are not included in this list.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Since the themes are presented in a fixed order, Layla will always be the only selection remaining for the final challenge, making it impossible to guess incorrectly to reveal her quotes.

CN Version Bonus Content

The web event on the China-only servers had voiced audio from Paimon, including Paimon humming short sections of the soundtrack.

Paimon's Hints

Character Song Audio
Arataki Itto Arataki Itto Time to Shine Media:PSE CN Hint Arataki Itto.ogg
Kamisato Ayato Kamisato Ayato Serene and Fathomless Media:PSE CN Hint Kamisato Ayato.ogg
Nahida Nahida Surasthana Fantasia Media:PSE CN Hint Nahida.ogg
Nilou Nilou Lotus of Haftkarsvar Media:PSE CN Hint Nilou.ogg
Yelan Yelan Graceful Dexterity Media:PSE CN Hint Yelan.ogg

Incorrect Guess Dialogue

Chinese Transcript and Romanization English Transcript
Media:PSE CN Q1 Error 1.ogg 咳咳,不对哦,再听一段音乐试试吧。
Keke, bùduì o, zài tīng yī duàn yīnyuè shìshì ba.
Hmmm... that's not right. Let's try again.
Media:PSE CN Q1 Error 2.ogg 似乎不是这位伙伴呢,让旋律唤起脑海中的画面吧。
Sìhū bùshì zhè wèi huǒbàn ne, ràng xuánlǜ huànqǐ nǎohǎi-zhōng de huàmiàn ba.
It doesn't seem to be this person... Let the melody evoke the picture in your mind.
Media:PSE CN Q1 Error 3.ogg 是派蒙哼得不像吗?播放下一个提示听听吧。
Shì Pàiméng hēng dé bùxiàng ma? Bōfàng xià yīge tíshì tīngtīng ba.
Maybe Paimon's not humming it right? Play the next musical hint and listen carefully.
Media:PSE CN Q2 Error 1.ogg 差一点就猜中啦,再给旅行者一次答题的机会吧。
Chàyīdiǎn jiù cāizhòng la, zài gěi Lǚxíngzhě yīcì dátí de jīhuì ba.
Almost there. Paimon will give you another chance to answer!
Media:PSE CN Q2 Error 2.ogg 咦…不是正确答案喔,再努力尝试一次!
Yi... Bùshì zhèngquè dá'àn wo, zài nǔlì chángshì yīcì!
Eh... that's not the right answer. Try again!

Correct Guess Dialogue

Chinese Transcript and Romanization English Transcript
Media:PSE CN Correct 1.ogg 答对了!乐感很不错嘛~
Dáduìle! Yuègǎn hěn bùcuò ma~
Correct! You have amazing music sense~
Media:PSE CN Correct 2.ogg 听出来啦,旅行者好厉害> <
Tīngchūlái la, Lǚxíngzhě hǎo lìhài> <
It's impressive that you got this right!
Media:PSE CN Correct 3.ogg 真厉害!旅行者很熟悉这位伙伴的旋律呢。
Zhēn lìhài! Lǚxíngzhě hěn shúxī zhè wèi huǒbàn de xuánlǜ ne.
Incredible! You know your companions' melodies well!
Media:PSE CN Correct 4.ogg 回答正确~ 轻轻松松就选中啦。
Huídá zhèngquè~ Qīngqīngsōngsōng jiù xuǎnzhòng la.
Almost there. Paimon will give you another chance to answer!
Media:PSE CN Correct 5.ogg 不愧是旅行者,派蒙也哼唱得很不错吧。
Bùkuì shì Lǚxíngzhě, Pàiméng yě hēngchàng dé hěn bùcuò ba.
You did great! Paimon wasn't half bad at humming, too!