Behind the Scenes
Last updated 2026-05-29
Behind the Scenes is the ninth episode of Season 1 - Epilogue: Bury Your Tears With the Past (A) in Phaethon's Story.
Parts
- Hidden Past
- About Her Love
- The Past
- The Oath
Steps
- Take a walk with Vivian
- Talk to (BelleBelle /
WiseWise) - Talk to (BelleBelle /
WiseWise) - Buy supplies at Lumina's convenience store
- Get some emergency meds from the pharmacy
- Tune our W-Engines on Sixth Street
Gameplay Notes
- During step 4-6, the story will switch to Hugo's POV.
Dialogue
- On the other side, after Hugo leaves...
- Vivian: Proxy, you look like you have something to say.
About that "chosen one"...- Vivian: W—Well, truth is... we've always wanted the chance to work with you! Hugo said you're the best Proxy he's ever met.
- Vivian: "The chosen Proxy"... in other words, "chosen one"!
- Fine, I believe you.
- Vivian: By the way, um... are you free now?
- Vivian: If you're not busy... would you mind taking a walk outside with me? Anywhere is fine!
- You arrive at Lumina Square with Vivian...
- Vivian: Thank you for escorting me here, Proxy.
- Vivian: Today was quite eventful... If I were to head back now, I probably wouldn't be able to fall asleep.
- (Approach the silver statue in the plaza)
- Vivian: "You're a child that only brings misfortune."
- Vivian: ...People have been saying that about me for a long time.
- Vivian: I used to feel hurt and resentful... But now that I think about it, it's perfectly normal for people to react that way.
- (Go down the alley next to Gravity Cinema)
- Vivian: If a complete stranger came up to you with terrible news, you would probably feel upset about it too.
- Vivian: Thus eventually, I began to prefer to keep my premonitions to myself.
- (Approach the marked location)
- Vivian: Why do I only predict suffering?
- Vivian: If I could predict happy things, joyful things, would people like me a little more?
- Vivian: Maybe... fate truly is set in stone.
- Vivian: Often, I want to help these people avoid their miserable fates.
- Vivian: For a time, I even thought that I was successful, that I could change people's destiny...
- Vivian: But it was all an illusion. In the end, I couldn't do anything at all...
- Vivian: So, I was really happy when you said that my abilities weren't a curse but a gift.
- Vivian: Thank you, Proxy.
- Vivian: I'm so glad to have met you.
- Vivian: And you're also a fan of Lord Phaethon! It's like we were fated to meet!
- Vivian: I don't know why, but I feel completely at ease when I'm by your side. I feel like I'm free from judgment, from blame.
- Vivian: Like I don't need to worry about anything, and can just be my own, true self.
- Vivian: Perhaps people really do possess an aura. And ours just so happen to be extremely compatible.
Hidden Past
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Hidden Past"Video Summary: "He's really struggling with something."
Story Description: Vivian told you something about Hugo, revealing he was an illegitimate child from a prominent family, and it seemed he was carrying some heavy burden.
- Vivian: By the way, you asked me before about Hugo... I don't really know much about him. He rarely ever talks about his past.
- Vivian: But judging from his eye colors, you can guess he's probably the bastard son of a renowned family.
- Vivian: I think his mother was very worried about his different colored eyes and even wanted to get rid of him at one point. But then his family offered a huge price and bought him off his mother for some reason.
- Vivian: And just like that, he moved from a leaky and drafty boarding room to a luxurious mansion.
- Vivian: But he's also mentioned that the extravagant home is actually like hell for him. I think... it's probably because the family treats him terribly.
- Vivian: I digress, he ran away and ended up meeting Lycaon and his master.
- Vivian: After that, they formed Mockingbird together and experienced a rare period of happiness... until Lycaon's betrayal.
- What's your take on Hugo?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): So, what's your take on Hugo?
- Vivian: I imagine that I would still be wandering around now if I had never met him. To me, Hugo is like... just like an older brother.
- Vivian: I've always felt as though he's carrying some heavy burden with him... but that's a secret he's kept to himself, something he'll never tell me.
- Vivian: Sometimes when I look into his eyes, I can feel that he's really struggling with something.
- Vivian: ...Even though he may say some extreme things, Hugo really isn't a bad person!
- Vivian: I think... One day he'll tell me his secret. Until then, I just have to wait... wait, and trust him.
- After chatting for a while, you say goodnight to Vivian...
It's getting late. Time to head back to the video store and get some proper rest.
- (Talk to (SiblingSibling))
- (SiblingSibling): (Wise, you're a bit late today.Wise, you're a bit late today. /
Belle, you came home late today.Belle, you came home late today.) - I had a long chat with Vivian.
- (SiblingSibling): (I see... Well, it's getting late. You should call it a day, Wise.I see... Well, it's getting late. You should call it a day, Wise. /
I see. It's getting late, so let's call it a day.I see. It's getting late, so let's call it a day.)
- (SiblingSibling): (I see... Well, it's getting late. You should call it a day, Wise.I see... Well, it's getting late. You should call it a day, Wise. /
- I had a chat about life with a friend.
- (SiblingSibling): Looks like you had a nice chat. It's getting late, so let's call it a day.
- (SiblingSibling): Once Vivian and the others get in touch, we'll have a lot to investigate.
- (SiblingSibling): (Wise, Vivian contacted us.Wise, Vivian contacted us. /
Belle, Vivian has contacted us.Belle, Vivian has contacted us.) She said you'll be investigating the Hollow tomorrow. (BesidesBesides / In addition toIn addition to) her, Hugo, and Lycaon, Anby, whom we recommended before, will also (be joiningbe joining / joinjoin) this operation. - (SiblingSibling): She'll explain the details when she comes to pick you up at the video store tomorrow.
- (SiblingSibling): But... are you still planning on heading straight into the Hollow like you did the last few times?
- I'm used to it!
- Vivian and the others will protect me.
- (SiblingSibling): Alright. With so many friends around this time, (you should be in good hands.you should be in good hands. /
there shouldn't be as much risk.there shouldn't be as much risk.) - (SiblingSibling): I'll wait for you at home, then. (No matter what happens, remember, safety first! Now let's get some rest.No matter what happens, remember, safety first! Now let's get some rest. /
No matter what, remember, safety first. Let's get some rest for now.No matter what, remember, safety first. Let's get some rest for now.) - (Enter Immersive Storytelling)
- After a good night's rest, the next morning arrives as promised...
- (Talk to Vivian)
- Vivian: Good morning, Proxy.
- Vivian: Long story short, we analyzed the locations marked in Bringer's notebook and found no pattern between the coordinates, but they all seem well-hidden.
- Vivian: Hugo suspects that we might find something stashed at the coordinates, but it's unclear whether it will be pleasant or terrifying...
- Vivian: In any case, we need to investigate.
- Vivian: Our destination today is the Ballet Twins. Let's head there together.
About Her Love
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"About Her Love"Video Summary: Now that's a true fan.
Story Description: Everyone prepared to investigate the location mentioned in Bringer's belongings. Vivian and you arrived first, and she invited you to visit her home later to admire her Phaethon merchandise.
- Vivian: It appears we're the first to arrive. I thought we were running late.
- Vivian: Umm...
- Vivian: This might sound weird... but it's nice to think about getting to work with you from now on.
- Vivian: I don't really know why that makes feel so happy. Oh...
- Vivian: It's because we're fellow fans! Hehe. Anyone who likes Lord Phaethon can't be a bad guy!
- You're right.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (You're right.You're right. /
For sure!For sure!) - Vivian: Of course Lord Phaethon is the greatest there will ever be, but you're definitely the best Proxy I've ever met in person.
- Vivian: Hugo told me before that you're really skilled, and he said we'd get along great. I never expected he'd be so right.
- Vivian: Oh, by the way, would you like to come by my place if you have time later?
- Vivian: I have a huuuge collection of Lord Phaethon merch!
- Does Phaethon really have merch?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Phaethon... Uh, Lord Phaethon doesn't have any merch out there... right? I mean, we don't even know what he looks like, for starters...
- Vivian: It's all my own original merch! Like screenshots of old Inter-Knot comments... I print them out and turn them into postcards!
- Vivian: Plus the avatars Lord Phaethon's used, the music playlists they recommend... I've organized it all!
- Vivian: I'd love to show it all to you if we get the chance!
- I appreciate that...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Umm, well... I appreciate the thought...
- Yes, please do.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I'm really curious to see all that, please be sure to show me.I'm really curious to see all that, please be sure to show me. /
I'm super curious to see all that, please be sure to show me sometime.I'm super curious to see all that, please be sure to show me sometime.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I'm really curious to see all that, please be sure to show me.I'm really curious to see all that, please be sure to show me. /
- Vivian: Splendid. Let's book a time and you can come by my place and see all my Lord Phaethon merch!
- Vivian: Ahem... Speaking of which, what's taking those two so long?
- Vivian: Hugo said he had some preparations to do before entering the Hollow... I wonder how that's coming along.
- Meanwhile, Hugo is preparing for the upcoming operation in another part of Lumina...
- Hugo: Same old routine. Shopping first.
- Hugo: About time to stock up on chocolate anyway.
- (Interact with anything else)
- Hugo: (Now is not the time for this.)
- (Talk to Ask)
- Hugo: Rations, bottled water... and those chocolate coins.
- Hugo: I'll take all of them in a bag. Thank you.
- At this moment, a familiar figure appears...
- Lycaon: ...Hugo.
- Hugo: Oh. What a coincidence.
- Lycaon: I didn't expect to see you here.
- Hugo: Evidently, I didn't expect it either. Otherwise, I would have chosen a different store.
- Lycaon: ...Are you preparing for the operation?
- Hugo: Are you blind?
- Hugo: Oh by the way, thank you for joining us this time and lending your combat prowess—
- Hugo: If you could also refrain from revealing our secrets to your dear Master, that would be perfect.
- Lycaon: The manager went over this with me. You have my word that as long as your actions do not cause harm, I will keep everything secret.
- Hugo: How awfully kind of you.
- Hugo: Alright, I'm short on time, so I'll be off now. Enjoy your shopping.
- (Interact with JC Pharmacy)
- Hugo: Emergency medications need restocking too... Guess I'll stick to the ones I'm used to.
- At this moment, a familiar figure appears once again...
- Lycaon: ...
- Hugo: You know what, Lycaon?
- Hugo: If I were in your shoes and foresaw an awkward encounter with a former partner, I'd choose to go away.
- Lycaon: Time is short, and this is the only pharmacy around.
- Lycaon: Besides... I don't see any need to avoid you.
The Past
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Old Times"Video Summary: That's a story from way, way back.
Story Description: Hugo and Lycaon have a chance encounter again, and they begin to reminisce about old times.
- Lycaon: ...
- Hugo: ...
- Hugo: This is getting to be more than just a coincidence, don't you think?
- Hugo: Or perhaps, you are actually stalking me?
- Lycaon: If I was stalking you, you wouldn't ever know.
- Hugo: Overconfident as always. You haven't changed at all.
- Lycaon: We just make it a habit to check the state of our weapons prior to combat.
- Hugo: Thanks for that little reminder. I almost forgot.
- Lycaon: ...I didn't expect you to let me join.
- Hugo: What else could I do? Master Proxy would have insisted on having you join us.
- Hugo: I never expected for us to have a chance to enjoy some pleasant conversation like this... without our weapons drawn, that is.
- Hugo: It really has been too long. I still remember when we first established Mockingbird...
- Lycaon: Indeed... that was a long time ago.
The Oath
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Oath"Video Summary: In their youth, they made a solemn vow.
Story Description: In their youth, Lycaon and Hugo swore an oath at Jack's grave and decided to establish the phantom thieves syndicate, Mockingbird.
- Lycaon (Young): ...Thankfully, Jack went in peace.
- Hugo (Young): He must have known about his condition for some time... He even left us with instructions.
- Lycaon (Young): ...
- Hugo (Young): Passing peacefully in your sleep is the most natural way to go. I'm happy for him.
- Hugo (Young): By the way, Lycaon, have you given it any thought yet?
- Lycaon (Young): You mean about our guild for phantom thieves?
- Hugo (Young): Yeah. It's time for us to build an organization of our own... Jack always supported the idea, didn't he?
- Lycaon (Young): I don't have any objections... But what should we call it, then?
- Hugo (Young): How about... "Mockingbird"?
- Hugo (Young): It's a bird known for mimicking the calls of others to blend in. The same way we don high society roles for ourselves when we're out on a mission.
- Hugo (Young): Oops, I nearly forgot... you're a terrible actor and you're always flubbing your lines. I guess we can rule out that name, then...
- Lycaon (Young): No, call it Mockingbird. We're always just putting on an act, aren't we? I won't slip up on our next mission.
- Lycaon (Young): Besides, we still ran missions together even when we didn't have a name. Having one now won't really make a difference.
- Hugo (Young): No, it does make a difference, Lycaon. And I don't just want a name...
- Hugo (Young): I want Mockingbird to become a symbol, like the sword of Damocles hanging over everyone's heads... striking fear into the hearts of the rich and cruel whenever they hear the name...
- Hugo (Young): Just like Jack used to say... This world isn't fair.
- Hugo (Young): So that's why we have to influence it however we can and change things in our own way.
- Lycaon (Young): ...But on the basis of not causing harm to other people's lives, that's also what Jack used to say. You remember, don't you?
- Hugo (Young): ...Of course I remember.
- Hugo (Young): Alright, I promise.
- Lycaon (Young): ...That sounded pretty forced. Don't forget, things don't end well for people who break their oaths.
- Hugo (Young): I'm good for my word. You must trust your fellow companions... that's also something Jack would say.
- Hugo (Young): Well then, today's the day that Mockingbird will officially start flying.
- Hugo (Young): Our first order of business... deciding on our symbol.
- Hugo and Lycaon share a rare moment of peaceful reminiscence...
- Meanwhile, on the Proxy's side, the others joining the operation finally arrive...
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Behind the Scenes |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 幕后 Mùhòu |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 幕後 Mùhòu |
| Japanese | 舞台裏 Butaiura |
| Korean | 무대 뒤 Mudae Dwi |
| Spanish | Tras bastidores |
| French | En coulisses |
| Russian | За кулисами Za kulisami |
| Thai | เบื้องหลัง |
| Vietnamese | Hậu Trường |
| German | Hinter den Kulissen |
| Indonesian | Di Balik Layar |
| Portuguese | Nos Bastidores |
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