Angel Captain's Day Off

Steps

1. The Angels of Delusion seem to be arguing about something. I should ask what's going on.
2. Go to Lumina Square and supervise Nangong's time off
3. Go to the coffee shop rooftop at Lumina Square
4. Return to 404 Livehouse with Nangong Yu

Dialogue

 The Angels of Delusion seem to be arguing about something. I should ask what's going on.

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The Angels of Delusion are arguing about something at the entrance of 404. I'll go listen in on the gossip... Uhh, I mean, go mediate between the three young idols.

Sixth Street

(Idle)

Sunna: Not happening, Nangong!

Aria: I was thinking the same thing...

Nangong Yu: Seriously...

(Talk to Nangong Yu)

Sunna: Xiao'Yu, you're not setting foot in the practice room today!

Aria: This was... something Sunna and I planned together. Captain Nangong needs to rest!

Nangong Yu: Manager! Perfect timing. Hurry up and tell them—do I seriously look like some poor kid who needs to be put on "mandatory rest"?

Sunna: You do! Totally! Nangong, you've only slept four hours a night for three days straight. Those dark circles are about to get bigger than your wings!

Aria: The way you've been lately, Nangong... it's like when my logic core gets overloaded. Energy consumption spikes, but it takes forever to recover.

You do look pretty beat.

Did Nangong just get put in her place?

Nangong Yu: If even you think so, Manager... alright, alright, I surrender. But there's no way I can just sit around doing nothing. I'll get so bored my wings'll start growing mushrooms.

Sunna: That's why Aria and I have arranged a super important mission for you, Manager! today, you're gonna take Nangong out to unwind, and make sure she doesn't even think about work!

Aria: We're calling it... the "Captain's Day Off Plan." We hope the Captain can get a good rest today.

Nangong Yu: Wow, you guys really thought of everything, huh? You even came up with a name?

How exactly am I supposed to supervise her?

Sounds like a tough mission.

Sunna: Easy! Just stick with Nangong, and the second she starts going "this could work for our next performance" or "that'd suit Aria's vocal range" or "we could tweak Sunna's track here"... cut her off immediately!

Aria: I've changed Nangong's phone notification settings... non-urgent messages won't bug her anymore. Just for today, leave the team stuff to us!

Nangong Yu: Looks like you guys have been plotting this for a while...

Sunna: Because Nangong, you always say you'll rest, but then you sneak off and write choreography notes! This time we're gonna tackle the problem at the source!

Aria: We've been watching you for a while... Whenever you're alone, Nangong, you just can't seem to actually stop. So someone needs to stay by your side and remind you, "You're off the clock."

Nangong Yu: Alright, alright, I give. Manager, looks like I'm gonna have to trouble you today. But let me say this upfront—

Nangong Yu: If I really can't help blurting out something work-related, just pretend you didn't hear it, okay? It's my last shred of dignity as captain!

I'll watch her closely.

Leave Nangong to me.

Sunna: I'm counting on you, Manager! This mission is crucial to Nangong's health!

Aria: Here's your budget for today... And if Nangong attempts to secretly run off to the studio, call us immediately!

Nangong Yu: Just how much do you guys NOT trust me?!

Sunna: Trust us, this precaution comes from experience! We'll get back to training now. Nangong's in your hands, Manager!

Aria: Just for today, please let Nangong forget that she's the captain.

Nangong Yu: I've officially been banished from being captain... So, Manager, where to now?

Where do you feel like going?

It's up to you today.

Nangong Yu: Why don't we go take a walk around Lumina Square, Manager? I've been swamped with squad work and haven't visited those stores in quite a while.

Nangong Yu: Let's go, Manager! It's time I showed you Nangong Yu's ridiculously abundant free time!

Sunna: Look after Nanong for us, Manager!

Aria and Sunna head back to 404, leaving the exiled Captain Nangong standing there alone.

Nangong Yu: I can't believe those two just banished me without a second thought...

Nangong Yu: If that's how it is, let's head out and really unwind, Manager.

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 Go to Lumina Square and supervise Nangong's time off

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Even the genius captain of the Angels of Delusion needs some proper downtime. As her supervisor, I should be sure to help Nangong unwind.

Lumina Square

(Idle)

Nangong Yu: Guess I'll just kick back and relax...

(Talk to Nangong Yu)

Nangong Yu: If that's how it is, I might as well take this chance to check out the stores at Lumina Square and relax a bit.

Nangong Yu: Where should we go... Beaverson Hair Salon... I drop by once in a while to get my hair done. Their stylists really know their stuff when it comes to Thiren hair, and even wing maintenance...

You're a regular here?

You're familiar with this spot?

Nangong Yu: I guess you could say I'm a regular. But we can't go in today. The second I walk through that door, the stylist's going to ask, "Have you figured out your look for the next performance yet?" And then I'll end up rambling about image design without even realizing it...

Nangong Yu: Over there, the Richard Teamilk store. Their taro teamilk is Sunna's absolute favorite — every time a show goes well, she treats herself to one to celebrate.

Nangong Yu: But Aria can't drink teamilk, so I always bring her a bottle of special maintenance oil and trick her into thinking it's taro-flavored~

You've got a sharp memory.

No wonder you're the captain.

Nangong Yu: We did a signing event for our new album at Lumina Square's shopping street a while back, and Sunna was so nervous her hands were shaking the whole time — all the autographs came out looking wobbly.

Nangong Yu: It was Aria who finally calmed her down by taking her hand and saying, "Your music gave me a voice, so I'll be the one to carry your name."

Nangong Yu: The two of them were surprisingly heartfelt... meanwhile I was off to the side trying not to laugh, my wings trembling... That's not considered discussing work, is it? Just reminiscing a little.

You guys really get along.

You're grinning way too obviously.

Nangong Yu: Well, we are the Angels of Delusion after all. But seriously, sometimes I feel less like a captain and more like a... babysitter? Or maybe a guardian?

Nangong Yu: Up ahead's the Dew Gardening Shop. Miss Orchidea's been working on some new potted plants lately, and I'm thinking... maybe I could use them for our next stage setup...

Nangong Yu: ...Okay, pause. That's it. No work talk today. Let's change the subject.

Not thinking about work is tough, huh?

It's already become a habit, huh?

Nangong Yu: Yeah, it's become second nature. I can't help but think "Could this work for our squad?" or "Would that suit them?" whenever I see something.

Nangong Yu: Sunna's always saying I worry too much, but isn't that just part of being captain?

Nangong Yu: But... now that you mention it, I guess I really do have trouble... switching off?

Nangong Yu: Even when I spotted that couple arguing over there, I was like, "Ah, this emotional tension would make a great song," and the next second I'm thinking, "Sunna could probably write an amazing melody for this"...

Nangong Yu: Am I a lost cause, Manager?

You're just a little too invested.

You need an off switch.

Nangong Yu: A switch... that's exactly it. Mine's basically always flipped to "on."

Nangong Yu: Ah, whatever. Let's not dwell on it. Let's find somewhere to rest. I'm getting tired from all this walking.

Nangong Yu: The rooftop of Tin Master's coffee shop up ahead has an amazing view — you can see half the riverbank of Lumina Square from there.

Nangong Yu: I don't have any memories with the Angels of Delusion there. So... maybe I can finally switch off for a bit.

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 Go to the coffee shop rooftop at Lumina Square

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Nangong's always got the Angels of Delusion's schedule on her mind. Let's take her somewhere quiet so she can clear her head.

Lumina Square

(Idle)

Nangong Yu: The view here is pretty sweet...

(Talk to Nangong Yu)

Nangong Yu: Here, I won't have to see anything that'll trigger my "work mode" for a while.

Nangong Yu: I've been to Lumina's cafe before, but it was never just to relax... Usually I was checking out the foot traffic, testing whether the background music worked for filming, or meeting someone to talk business.

Nangong Yu: Just spacing out, not thinking about anything... feels like I haven't done that in forever.

Nangong Yu: Tin Master's still got it. He's been working on some new drinks lately... Maybe we could do a collab between Angels of Delusion and the Tin Master Specials.

Nangong Yu: ...Sorry, there I go again.

Don't push yourself too hard.

It's okay, you can say it.

Nangong Yu: You're way too forgiving with me, Manager~ But... since you put it that way, maybe I'll "let loose" a little?

Nangong Yu: I've been thinking today... if Sunna and Aria are so worried about me, does that mean I'm still not doing a good enough job?

Nangong Yu: As captain, I'm supposed to be the reliable one, but here I am making them worry about me instead... Does that make me a failure?

They're just looking out for the best captain around.

You're putting way too much pressure on yourself.

Nangong Yu: I've got some business sense, so on top of being an idol, I hustle to make money and invest whenever I can...

Nangong Yu: Because I want to pave a safer road for the Angels of Delusion.

Nangong Yu: Sunna's dream is to write songs that move people's hearts, Aria's dream is to heal others with her voice. And my dream...

Nangong Yu: It's to make sure their dreams don't get crushed by something as lame as "no money," "no resources," or "no opportunities."

Nangong Yu: So I have to see further than they do, and think ahead more than they can.

You're amazing, Nangong.

But you don't have to shoulder it alone.

Nangong Yu: But that's what being captain's all about, isn't it?

Nangong Yu: Sometimes I'm scared, too. Scared I'll make the wrong call, scared an investment will tank, scared I won't give them the support they deserve.

Nangong Yu: I can't tell Sunna about these fears. That idiot would just get even more anxious than me. And I can't tell Aria either. She's already got enough on her plate.

Nangong Yu: So I just gotta bottle it up, then flash 'em that smile and be like, "No problem, I got this."

Nangong Yu: ...Sorry, I didn't mean to dump all that on you. I was venting a little, okay, Manager.

I hear you.

You can rely on me more.

Nangong Yu: Rely on... you? Manager, you know why Sunna and Aria picked you to be my "supervisor"?

Nangong Yu: It's because they trust you. And anyone they trust, I'll do my best to trust too.

Nangong Yu: So take what I've told you today... as a little confession to someone I trust.

Nangong Yu: After getting all that off my chest, I feel like my wings are a little lighter. Looks like those online therapy tips aren't all rubbish after all – venting really does help.

Nangong Yu: We should probably head out. Otherwise, Sunna's gonna start worrying I snuck off to see the choreographer again.

Nangong Yu: Thanks, Manager... for letting me vent today.

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 Return to 404 Livehouse with Nangong Yu

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After spending the whole day helping Nangong unwind and listening to her worries and concerns... it's time for us to head back to 404 and return her to the two members who've been worrying about her.

404 Livehouse

(Idle)

Aria: Welcome back!

Sunna: Did you get some good rest today?

Nangong Yu: I took a good rest!

(Talk to Nangong Yu)

Sunna: Nangong! Manager! You're back! So, how was it? Did you guys have fun today?

Aria: Captain, you seem a little different from when you left this morning... You look a lot more relaxed now.

Nangong Yu: What'd I say? I'm totally fine~ But yeah, today was a pretty interesting day~

Nangong's been a very good girl today.

Except when she slipped into "work mode" a few times.

Nangong Yu: Hey, Manager, didn't you say you'd protect what's left of my dignity?

Sunna: Heh... Nangong's just like always. Still, she definitely seems more at ease. Even her wings don't look as tightly wound as tense as usual.

Aria: Just like a Logic Core runs way smoother after clearing out all that junk data.

Nangong Yu: You two... whatever, I'm in a good mood today, so I'll let it slide.

Nangong Yu: But... maybe I really do need to "force myself to take a break" every now and then.

Nangong Yu: And I need someone I can drop the whole "captain" act around, someone I can just chat aimlessly with.

I can always listen.

Anytime!

Nangong Yu: Then it's settled. In return...

Nangong Yu: This is the six-month roadmap draft for the Angels of Delusion~

Sunna: Huh?! Nangong, you're still looking at that?!

Aria: Nangong, I thought today was supposed to be work-free.

Nangong Yu: Manager, I'd like you to look over this plan as an “external consultant.” I'm not asking for professional feedback, I just want you to tell me—

Nangong Yu: From the perspective of someone who cares about us, but isn't part of the squad... do these plans sound solid?

Nangong Yu: Sunna and Aria know me too well — they'd back me up no matter what. So I need a little... outside perspective. A clear-headed voice.

Sunna: Nangong... you're cool with the Manager seeing this stuff?

Aria: Then gain, that reminds me... When I'm stuck on something, I look for outside advice too.

Nangong Yu: Yeah. I realized today that some things are hard to say to "my own people," but somehow easier to say to a "trusted outsider."

Nangong Yu: Manager, how about becoming our "special consultant"? There's no pay, but you'd get early access to all of the Angels of Delusion's secret performance plans.

I'd be honored.

Does this count as a promotion?

Nangong Yu: Pretty much. You're officially moving up from "temporary supervisor" to "permanent special consultant." Congratulations, Manager~

Nangong Yu: Then starting today, I'm counting on you when it comes to Angels of Delusion's future.

Sunna: Welcome aboard, Manager! Even if it does feel like Nangong just recruited another person to stress out with her...

Aria: Having someone reliable on the squad... feels pretty good!

Nangong Yu: Alright, that's a wrap on today's "day off." Starting tomorrow, it's back to the grind as captain.

Nangong Yu: But... next time I need a "mandatory break," will you keep me company again, Manager?

I'm ready anytime.

I'll be even stricter next time.

Nangong Yu: I'll look forward to it then. Anyway, thanks for today, Manager.

Nangong Yu: I'm looking forward to working with you!

Trust Rank Upgrade to Close with Nangong Yu

(Idle)

Aria: You're looking way better, Captain!

Sunna: Was today a good day?

Nangong Yu: What a fun day!

(Talk to Nangong Yu again, optional)

Aria: The captain's looking way better today! Like her Logic Core just cleared out all that junk data!

Sunna: Did you have a great day today too, Xiao'Yu?

Nangong Yu: It turned out to be such a worthwhile day!

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