Cat and Mouse Game (I)
Last updated 2025-05-28
This article is about the Agent Story episode. For the HDD commission, see Cat & Mouse Misplaced (HDD).
Cat and Mouse Game (I), also known as Cat & Mouse Misplaced, is the first episode of Nekomiya Mana's Agent Story: Cat and Mouse Game.
It is unlocked at Inter-Knot Level 26, after completing A Call From the Hollow's Heart (B) in Phaethon's Story.
Parts
- Cunning Hares' Lucky Cat
- Timid Mouse
- Luring the Mouse
- Cat & Mouse Chaos
- Consorting with Mice
Steps
- Talk to (BelleBelle /
WiseWise) about Nekomata's suggestion. - Talk to Nekomata inside the video store
- Work with Nekomata to complete the commission
- Complete Cat & Mouse Misplaced (HDD)
- Discuss Ollie and the commission with (BelleBelle /
WiseWise)
Gameplay Notes
- During step 3, a trial Nekomiya Mana is added to the squad.
Trial Mode
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Dialogue
- On a day accompanied by Force 7 gales and thunderstorm alerts, with a serious look on (herher /
hishis) face, (BelleBelle / WiseWise) asks me to meet them on the rooftop... - (SiblingSibling): (There's something I want to tell you...There's something I want to tell you... /
I asked you to come to the roof because I have something to tell you.I asked you to come to the roof because I have something to tell you.) 
Something you can only tell me on the roof?- Have you seen how windy it is today?
- (SiblingSibling): (Ahem, since we're family, I think I need your input on this...Ahem, since we're family, I think I need your input on this... /
You're my family, so I think this needs your approval.You're my family, so I think this needs your approval.) - (SiblingSibling): (Um... What do you think of Nekomata?Um... What do you think of Nekomata? /
Belle, what's your opinion of Nekomata?Belle, what's your opinion of Nekomata?) - ???
- Wait. Are the two of you...
- (SiblingSibling): (No! What are you talking about? Do I look like the kind of person who selfishly kidnaps someone else's Lucky Cat because of personal preference?No! What are you talking about? Do I look like the kind of person who selfishly kidnaps someone else's Lucky Cat because of personal preference? /
Wait, you got it wrong. I didn't kidnap Nekomata from the Cunning Hares to work here because I wanted the store to make more money... I'm not like that...Wait, you got it wrong. I didn't kidnap Nekomata from the Cunning Hares to work here because I wanted the store to make more money... I'm not like that... Tooltip for Wait, you got it wrong. I didn't kidnap Nekomata from the Cunning Hares to work here because I wanted the store to make more money... I'm not like that...ⓘ) - You aren't?
- Oh?
- (SiblingSibling): (Just let me say one more thing.Just let me say one more thing. /
Um... Just let me explain.Um... Just let me explain.) - (SiblingSibling): It was her idea...
- Why so suddenly?
- Be more specific...
- (SiblingSibling): (You know that the Cunning Hares are not doing great financially, right? Earlier today, Nekomata asked me if we're looking for more people.You know that the Cunning Hares are not doing great financially, right? Earlier today, Nekomata asked me if we're looking for more people. /
Nekomata contacted me earlier today and asked if we're hiring. She also mentioned that the Cunning Hares are not doing so hot financially...Nekomata contacted me earlier today and asked if we're hiring. She also mentioned that the Cunning Hares are not doing so hot financially...) - (SiblingSibling): (She even recommended herself, saying she's "eagle-eyed, efficient, hardworking, and kind"... I think she wants to work here to pay off some debts.She even recommended herself, saying she's "eagle-eyed, efficient, hardworking, and kind"... I think she wants to work here to pay off some debts. /
She recommended herself, saying she's "eagle-eyed, efficient, hardworking, and kind." I bet she wants to work here to pay off some debts for the Cunning Hares.She recommended herself, saying she's "eagle-eyed, efficient, hardworking, and kind." I bet she wants to work here to pay off some debts for the Cunning Hares.) - What a good cat...
- Makes sense.
- (SiblingSibling): (Right? I bet we could handle more customers if we had one more person. If we can give her something cute to wear while talking to customers, I bet we'd make more money.Right? I bet we could handle more customers if we had one more person. If we can give her something cute to wear while talking to customers, I bet we'd make more money. /
There's actually a mountain of new videotapes that need sorting. Nekomata can work through them if she comes to work for us...There's actually a mountain of new videotapes that need sorting. Nekomata can work through them if she comes to work for us...) - (SiblingSibling): "Eagle-eyed, efficient, hardworking, and kind." (Sounds like she's got what it takes to be a salesperson.Sounds like she's got what it takes to be a salesperson. /
She sounds like a great fit for sorting through videotapes...She sounds like a great fit for sorting through videotapes...) - So let's have her work here!
- (SiblingSibling): (I'll go prepare a cute uniform for her!I'll go prepare a cute uniform for her! /
I'll get the unsorted videotapes out.I'll get the unsorted videotapes out.) - Before long, Nekomata arrives at the video store.
Cunning Hares' Lucky Cat
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Cunning Hares' Lucky CatVideo Summary: Cats have countless ways to repay favors, and bringing wealth to a household is the best!
Story Description: Nekomata received a commission to assist a company in conducting a preliminary survey for a Hollow route, and hopes to bring you on board. Although the commission fee is average, it may lead to more profitable work in future.
- Nekomata: I'm here, guys~ I'm ready to go!
- (SiblingSibling): Hello, Nekomata. Seeing as you're ready, let's not waste any time. (I got you this cute uniform; put it on, and let's get to work.I got you this cute uniform; put it on, and let's get to work. /
I'll go over how we sort our videotapes, and you can get to work.I'll go over how we sort our videotapes, and you can get to work.) - Nekomata: Huh? Work?
- Nekomata: Hang on a minute. Didn't you agree on a commission to take me and a client into a Hollow?
- So that's what you meant by "doing business together."
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I see. When you said "doing business together," you actually meant down in the Hollows.I see. When you said "doing business together," you actually meant down in the Hollows. /
Oh. So, when you said "doing business together," you actually meant down in a Hollow!Oh. So, when you said "doing business together," you actually meant down in a Hollow!) - Nekomata: Of course I was talking about down in the Hollows. You... You don't really think Nicole wants me to pay off our debt by working here, do you?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I see. When you said "doing business together," you actually meant down in the Hollows.I see. When you said "doing business together," you actually meant down in the Hollows. /
- Didn't Nicole ask you to come and work your debts off?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I thought your message meant Nicole wanted you to work for us so you could pay back the Cunning Hares debt...I thought your message meant Nicole wanted you to work for us so you could pay back the Cunning Hares debt... /
Didn't your message say Nicole wanted you to work here to pay off your debt?Didn't your message say Nicole wanted you to work here to pay off your debt?) - Nekomata: That's not what I meant! I was talking about working down in the Hollows!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I thought your message meant Nicole wanted you to work for us so you could pay back the Cunning Hares debt...I thought your message meant Nicole wanted you to work for us so you could pay back the Cunning Hares debt... /
- Nekomata: It might look like she has a bank account where her conscience should be, but Nicole has been pretty good to me!
- (SiblingSibling): (Well, we sure got that wrong.Well, we sure got that wrong. /
Sorry for the misunderstanding!Sorry for the misunderstanding!) - (SiblingSibling): (But if we're going down into a Hollow, where are the rest of the Cunning Hares?But if we're going down into a Hollow, where are the rest of the Cunning Hares? /
But seeing as we're going down into a Hollow, shouldn't the rest of the Cunning Hares be here too?But seeing as we're going down into a Hollow, shouldn't the rest of the Cunning Hares be here too?) - Nekomata: I came up with this commission myself.
- Nekomata: I'm not sure how to put this... Before, I got everybody into a real pickle with Vision, but Nicole still asked me to stay.
- Nekomata: Now that the Cunning Hares are in the red, I think it's time for me to see what I can do!
- (SiblingSibling): (Hustling side-gigs to make ends meet, while the boss can't afford to pay your wages. How admirable!Hustling side-gigs to make ends meet, while the boss can't afford to pay your wages. How admirable! /
Hustling side-gigs to make ends meet while the boss can't afford to pay out wages. How admirable.Hustling side-gigs to make ends meet while the boss can't afford to pay out wages. How admirable.) - Nekomata: Teehee, well ever heard of a "fortune cat"?
- Nekomata: And once I get back from this gig with my pay, I'm gonna make the ol' poker face say: "Nekomata, you really are the very model of a Cunning Hare!"
- I thought you and Anby had made up already.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I thought you and Anby had made up (already.already. /
already!already!) - Nekomata: It's not about making amends, it's about the "competitive mindset" of professionals. Being at Gentle House is a job, after all.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I thought you and Anby had made up (already.already. /
- So competitive...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (So competitive...So competitive... /
Wow, you take this so seriously.Wow, you take this so seriously.) - Nekomata: I mean, the Cunning Hares is pretty much a work environment, and I'm a professional, so just because I've made up with her doesn't mean I don't care about keeping up standards.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (So competitive...So competitive... /
- Nekomata: Besides, even street gangs have performance metrics these days.
- Nekomata: How about it, Phaethon? I've got a lucrative commission set up, you want in?
- (SiblingSibling): Give me the details on this commission first.
- Nekomata: No problem, here's the situation:
- Nekomata: There's this company that lost a bunch of Etheric resources down in a Hollow. They're recruiting skilled Agents and Proxies to do some field surveys down there in the hopes of one day retrieving it all.
- (SiblingSibling): Sounds easy enough. (But field surveys? Those aren't usually very profitable!But field surveys? Those aren't usually very profitable! /
But field surveys aren't usually a terribly lucrative commission...But field surveys aren't usually a terribly lucrative commission...) - Nekomata: Hmph, relax — this is just the first step.
- Nekomata: Think about it — the company needed to find help on Inter-Knot just to run some field surveys. When it comes to the official recovery later on, they'll definitely be looking for more...
- (SiblingSibling): (I see what you mean. Yeah, resource recovery pays really well. People will probably be fighting over that commission.I see what you mean. Yeah, resource recovery pays really well. People will probably be fighting over that commission. /
Ah, I see what you mean. Resource recovery definitely pays well. I expect people will be fighting over who gets that commission.Ah, I see what you mean. Resource recovery definitely pays well. I expect people will be fighting over who gets that commission.) - (SiblingSibling): But if we've already worked with them before, then we'll be their first choice.
- Nekomata: We sure will. That's Phaethon for ya — razor-sharp brains!
- Nekomata: You gotta cast out a long line to catch a big fish. So you interested in the commission now?
- I'll think about it.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): It's definitely worth considering.
- Nekomata: I'll take that as a yes.
- What does it pay?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (What about our pay? That's a prerequisite before working together.What about our pay? That's a prerequisite before working together. /
So, what about our payment?So, what about our payment?) - Nekomata: Split it, fifty-fifty! How about it? Pretty good, huh?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (What about our pay? That's a prerequisite before working together.What about our pay? That's a prerequisite before working together. /
- Nekomata: I'll go confirm the place and time with the client — and then we can get straight to it!
Work with Nekomata to complete the commission
Main article: Cat & Mouse Misplaced (HDD)
- (Talk to Nekomata again, optional)
- Nekomata: The client told me when and where to meet. I'll send the details to you later!
- Nekomata: There's still some time left before the client comes. Is there anything you want to talk about?
- Ask about her impression of Nicole.
- Nekomata: Nicole? No wonder she's the leader of Cunning Hares.
- Nekomata: She's determined, proactive, and even when confronted with a crisis, she remains cool and collected—
- Nekomata: Even with the debts piling up, she goes through life untroubled!
- Is that something you should be telling me?
- Nekomata: Hmm... You ought to know pretty well already, Proxy, seeing as you're close with Nicole.
- Ask about her impression of Billy.
- Nekomata: I thought he was an idiot at first.
- ...Can you elaborate on that?
- And then?
- Nekomata: An idiot who's a fan of Starlight Knight and Monica?
- ...And?
- Nekomata: After knowing him for some time, I wonder whether he really is an idiot at times.
- Nekomata: He has this smell about him that doesn't belong to a real idiot, but I can't pinpoint what it is.
- Ask about her impression of Anby.
- Nekomata: To be honest, I found Anby to be the toughest nut to crack when I first came into contact with the Cunning Hares.
- Nekomata: I don't know why, but her instincts are terrifyingly accurate. There are times I find myself struggling to keep up with her.
- Nekomata: But after spending some time with her I've found she's just a movie fanatic who lacks common sense in life most of the time.
- Nekomata: So there's no way a professional like me could lose to her.
- Nekomata: Then I'll send you the time and place to meet!
- Nekomata: If you're ready, let's meet the client in the Hollow!
- (Talk to (BelleBelle /
WiseWise), optional) - (SiblingSibling): (We had the wrong idea. Looks like We'll [sic] have to expand our customer base ourselves...We had the wrong idea. Looks like We'll [sic] have to expand our customer base ourselves... Tooltip for We had the wrong idea. Looks like We'll [sic] have to expand our customer base ourselves...ⓘ /
Turns out it was a misunderstanding. Guess I'll have to sort out the videotapes myself...Turns out it was a misunderstanding. Guess I'll have to sort out the videotapes myself...) - At least we get to work on a commission.
- (SiblingSibling): (Yeah, it's certainly nice to be making money.Yeah, it's certainly nice to be making money. /
Nekomata's commission sounds like a good deal.Nekomata's commission sounds like a good deal.) - (SiblingSibling): (Nekomata said we should play the long game, which makes a lot of sense to me. This might turn out to be a good deal!Nekomata said we should play the long game, which makes a lot of sense to me. This might turn out to be a good deal! /
"A long line to catch a big fish." That means the commission is gonna take a while to complete, but it might turn out to be a good deal in the end."A long line to catch a big fish." That means the commission is gonna take a while to complete, but it might turn out to be a good deal in the end.) - (SiblingSibling): (I envy Nicole! I want a lucky cat like Nekomata too!I envy Nicole! I want a lucky cat like Nekomata too! /
I didn't expect Nicole to find an employee who earns a side income to support their boss. I'm green with envy.I didn't expect Nicole to find an employee who earns a side income to support their boss. I'm green with envy.) - (SiblingSibling): (But Nekomata's commission is pretty good. By playing the long game we might score a good deal, which will do us good.But Nekomata's commission is pretty good. By playing the long game we might score a good deal, which will do us good. /
I'm glad the Cunning Hares have found themselves such a nice employee. At least we get some commissions from them. Hopefully we catch a "big fish" this time.I'm glad the Cunning Hares have found themselves such a nice employee. At least we get some commissions from them. Hopefully we catch a "big fish" this time.)
- (SiblingSibling): (Yeah, it's certainly nice to be making money.Yeah, it's certainly nice to be making money. /
- We'll have to rely on ourselves to manage the video store.
- (Exit dialogue)
- (Upon starting the commission)
- Your Faithful Assistant, Fairy-Cat: "Master, this time I am a limited edition version of Fairy — Fairy-Cat, at your service."
- Your Faithful Assistant, Fairy-Cat: "Please follow the guide to the end of the route we're surveying inside the Hollow."
- Your Faithful Assistant, Fairy-Cat: Fairy-Cat suggests you find the Guide first, meow.
- Your Faithful Assistant, Fairy-Cat: Nekomata: "Your virtual assistant is getting on my nerves."
- (After the event)
- Nekomata: That guy is our guide, right?
- (Interact with Ollie)
Timid Mouse
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Timid Mouse"Video Summary: When cats hunt, they toy with their prey... It's in their nature.
Story Description: You and Nekomata meet up with the company's "guide" Ollie in the Hollow, but you never expected Ollie to be so timid. His screams even ends up attracting Ethereals...
- Ollie: Hi, you're Nekomata, right? Allow me to introduce myself — I'm Ollie, and I'm in charge of this operation.
- Nekomata: "Operation"? This is just a field survey. Is it like, a trend for companies to use fancy names?
- Ollie: Ahem, I mean, this time at least I'm... your client! Yes, client and guide. Ahaha...
- Ollie: Speaking of which — our Proxy isn't here yet?
- Nekomata: Uh, we're both right here?
- Ollie: ...Miss Nekomata, please don't kid around. It's... it's just you and me here... no others?
- Nekomata: He doesn't seem to realize this Bangboo right under his nose is a Proxy.
- Hello, I'm your Proxy.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Hello, Ollie!Hello, Ollie! /
Hey, Ollie.Hey, Ollie.) I'm actually your Proxy.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Hello, Ollie!Hello, Ollie! /
- I'm "the other."
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Ollie, I'm "the other."Ollie, I'm "the other." /
Ollie, I'm "the other one"!Ollie, I'm "the other one"!)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Ollie, I'm "the other."Ollie, I'm "the other." /
- Ollie: Wahhh?! Wh—Who's there?!
- Nekomata: Mee—YOW! My ears!
- Nekomata: Sorry I wasn't clear before, Ollie. But please... keep Thirens' hearing in mind...
- Nekomata: So as you can see, this talking Bangboo is our Proxy.
- Ollie: Oh, is that so? Haha... my bad.
- Ollie: Well, that was embarrassing, letting you see that side of me. But I promise I'm still a reliable guy!
- Ollie: Please lean on me, just as much as I'm leaning on this stalagmite right now...
- Ollie: See — chatting and laughing so freely like this, while being so close to an Ether crystal... Hoo! That's more than enough to demonstrate my aptitude for it!
- (An Ethereal growls)
- Ollie: Did the crystal just move? Don't tell me —
- Nekomata: Oh, it's one of those inactive, sleeping Eth-
- Ollie: Ahhh—!! An Ethereal!
- Nekomata: Hey, calm down — I said, it's just an inactive Ethereal!
- Ollie: Ahhhhh—
- He's completely gone.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Seems like he's utterly panicked.Seems like he's utterly panicked. /
Oh no, looks like he's totally panicking.Oh no, looks like he's totally panicking.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Seems like he's utterly panicked.Seems like he's utterly panicked. /
- He's not even listening...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Seems he can't even hear anything right now.Seems he can't even hear anything right now. /
Seems he's not paying attention to anything right now.Seems he's not paying attention to anything right now.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Seems he can't even hear anything right now.Seems he can't even hear anything right now. /
- Nekomata: Uh, well... Let's take care of the Ethereal first and talk after.
- (After the cutscene)
- Nekomata: Let's get rid of these Ethereals first.
- (After defeating all enemies)
Luring the Mouse
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Luring the Mouse"Video Summary: When cats hunt, they toy with their prey... It's in their nature.
Story Description: Nekomata is suspicious of Ollie's timid nature. After several rounds of probing, Nekomata determined Ollie isn't working for the company he says he is...
- Ollie: Huff... Puff... At last, we're safe.
- Ollie: Ah, Miss Nekomata — I was blown away by your heroism just then!
- Nekomata: I'm glad to hear it. But in the future, could you please not wander aimlessly around the battlefield so much? I don't want you to get hurt.
- Nekomata: When I read the notes for this job, I assumed you'd be a little more... composed. I didn't expect companies would have such different requirements for Hollow surveyors?
- Ollie: ...Ahaha, di—diversity is, it's highly valued by the company...
- Ollie: Fine, I'm really not the best at dealing with Ethereals, but I—I've got a, y'know, a few tricks up my sleeve when it comes to recovering Etheric resources!
- Nekomata: Really? Then I guess I'll trust you.
- Nekomata: Well, since you mentioned Etheric resource recovery, there's no sense hiding it — What we really want is to help support your resource recovery business in the future.
- Nekomata: So, if everything goes smoothly today, could you have a word with your boss and help us get in on the follow-up commission?
- Ollie: Oh, um... Yeah, of course, no problem, just leave it up to me!
- Nekomata: Heehee, we're counting on you, meow!
- Nekomata: Tell you the truth, I've been planning on switching careers recently. Working for a big fancy company like yours oughta pay better than hustling on Inter-Knot for myself, right?
- Ollie: Uhh, s—sure does, haha...
- Nekomata: Can you tell us how much of a cut you take for recovering Etheric resources like this?
- Ollie: ...Oh, yeah... my cut, it's... well, it's...
- Nekomata: Ah, how silly of me, meow. You work for a company, so you must get a fixed salary plus bonuses — but I guess that's confidential?
- Ollie: Ah... Y-Yes, hah, I have to keep that a secret!
- Ollie: That is very considerate of you, Miss Nekomata. I won't disclose exactly how much it is, then. Haha.
- Nekomata: Cool cool cool, let's not talk about salaries right now, then. Shall we get started with surveying the route?
- Ollie: Ah, okay, just let me look up the exact details here...
- Nekomata: Psst, hey Phaethon. What do you think of this Ollie guy?
- What's up? Why are we whispering all of a sudden?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (What's up? Are we whispering because you don't want Ollie to hear?What's up? Are we whispering because you don't want Ollie to hear? /
...Are we whispering because you don't want him to hear my opinion?...Are we whispering because you don't want him to hear my opinion?)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (What's up? Are we whispering because you don't want Ollie to hear?What's up? Are we whispering because you don't want Ollie to hear? /
- So you said all that on purpose...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I was thinking, why would you want to switch jobs, when you only just started with the Cunning Hares? But I get it, you were leading him on, huh.I was thinking, why would you want to switch jobs, when you only just started with the Cunning Hares? But I get it, you were leading him on, huh. /
I was thinking, you get on so great with the Cunning Hares, why would you suddenly want to switch careers? But I get it, you said all that on purpose.I was thinking, you get on so great with the Cunning Hares, why would you suddenly want to switch careers? But I get it, you said all that on purpose.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I was thinking, why would you want to switch jobs, when you only just started with the Cunning Hares? But I get it, you were leading him on, huh.I was thinking, why would you want to switch jobs, when you only just started with the Cunning Hares? But I get it, you were leading him on, huh. /
- Nekomata: Hm. I feel like he's a little weird. He talked about working with this company, but his story's full of holes. It's obvious he's not familiar with them.
- Nekomata: What do you think, Proxy?
- Perhaps he's just a low-level salaryman?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (What if he's a low-level salaryman who's been forced into a job in the Hollow by his boss?What if he's a low-level salaryman who's been forced into a job in the Hollow by his boss? /
Maybe he does work there, but knows nothing about the business because he's new — and his boss forced him to come here!Maybe he does work there, but knows nothing about the business because he's new — and his boss forced him to come here!) - Nekomata: Huh? For a Proxy, you sure are naive.
- Nekomata: My years of experience on the streets tell me he's definitely no corporate salaryman. More like some rookie trying to hustle for change down in a Hollow.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (What if he's a low-level salaryman who's been forced into a job in the Hollow by his boss?What if he's a low-level salaryman who's been forced into a job in the Hollow by his boss? /
- I think he's a fake.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): He seems like a fake. (Just a nobody who wants to hustle some money from down in the Hollows.Just a nobody who wants to hustle some money from down in the Hollows. /
Maybe he's just a punk who got a tip-off and is trying to hustle some money from down in a Hollow.Maybe he's just a punk who got a tip-off and is trying to hustle some money from down in a Hollow.) - Nekomata: Mm, I thought so, too. Working with you sure saves a lotta hassle!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): He seems like a fake. (Just a nobody who wants to hustle some money from down in the Hollows.Just a nobody who wants to hustle some money from down in the Hollows. /
- Nekomata: But, I'm confused about why he's still forcing himself to come in here when he's obviously terrified.
- Nekomata: There must be something going on behind the scenes. Maybe there's a big score waiting to be revealed!
- Nekomata: In any case, let's finish up this commission with him — then, find a way to figure out what's really going on.
- (After the cutscene)
- Ollie: I've confirmed the surveyed route.
- Ollie: Please stick together... stay on my heels.
- (While following Ollie)
- Nekomata: Mr. Ollie, about your company...
- Ollie: W—Wait, what's that sound coming from over there?
- Ollie: Would you go check ahead?
- (Interact with the Unknown Area)
- Your Faithful Assistant, Fairy-Cat: "Master, Ollie refuses to proceed due to an unusual acoustic occurrence. I suggest you go and investigate."
- Lonely Chronopher: You discover a still-functioning timed alarm in the corner of an abandoned building.
- Lonely Chronopher: "I'm not being oversensitive! It's just... that sound always triggers my memories of mergency sirens."
- So, Ollie often hears emergency sirens? That's sus...
- What kind of "emergencies" do you mean?
- A Weird and Unfortunate Company: Ollie stutters and awkwardly responds. "We... You see, we have some outdated equipment over there, and it's not rare to encounter issues like fires, electrical leaks, leaky toilets... and stuff!"
- (After the event)
- Ollie: Phew... Luckily, that's not an enemy.
- Ollie: We should get outta here. Over there...
- (While following Ollie)
- Nekomata: Talking about work, Mr. Ollie, what do you—
- Ollie: W—What's that!? There's something wobbling around!
- Ollie: Straight ahead, can you go check?
- (Interact with an Unknown Area)
- Your Faithful Assistant, Fairy-Cat: "Master, there is an unknown object moving around in the ruins ahead. Ollie is scared stiff and unable to continue. Please head there and investigate."
- Unexpected Gains: You walk into the ruins, only to discover a wrinkled, worn coat...
- Unexpected Gains: "If I show up in such a wrinkled uniform, I'll definitely be scolded..."
"Your company has a uniform?"
"A suit, I mean a suit... Hey, check this! What's in its pocket?" - It's a supermarket coupon!
- Let's give it to Nekomata.
- Unexpected Gains: Having unexpectedly obtained a supermarket coupon, Nekomata decides to not press Ollie about the holes in his story for now.
- (After the event)
- Nekomata: Can't wait to go shopping after getting my pay!
- (Interact with the other Unknown Area)
- Your Faithful Assistant, Fairy-Cat: "There is some writing on the wall ahead. Ollie believes this may be a useful marker. Proceed forward to check it out."
- A Blessing... Or Not: "Congratulations! You have arrived at where I've been! I wish you good luck in all your future endeavors! Let me bestow upon you a blessing!" Then, a recording of a song by a person who was way too confident in their singing voice starts playing...
You call this a "blessing"?! - Oops, this song of "blessing" has attracted Ethereals...
- I choose you! Nekomata the Amazing!
- (After combat)
- Ollie: ...Ethereals are way too scary...
- Ollie: We should get outta here. Over there...
- (While following Ollie)
- Ollie: Let me handle that locked door ahead!
- Ollie: Uh... I forgot to bring the key card...
- Nekomata: Seems like we can open the door with that button!
- Ollie: Can you please go take a look?
- (Press the switch)
- Ollie: The door's open!
- Ollie: We should go this way now!
- (While following Ollie)
- Ollie: It should be safe around here!
- Ollie: Ohh~...Why're Ethereals here all of a sudden?
- Ollie: Take care of them! I'm begging you!
- (After combat)
- Nekomata: The Ethereals have all been taken care of.
- Ollie: The end is up ahead...
- Ollie: Can I walk behind you for this final stretch of the road?
- Nekomata: ...Just follow me.
- (Interact with the observation point)
- Ollie: The surveyed route finishes right up there!
- Nekomata: Smells like Ethereals...[Note 1]
- Nekomata: How can there be so many?
- (Approach the exit)
- Nekomata: They may be small, but I've got a weird feeling about this...
- Ollie: Aaaah! There! That's a big one!
- Nekomata: Is it really that scary?
- Nekomata: I'll get rid of them!
- (After defeating all enemies)
Cat & Mouse Chaos
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Cat & Mouse Chaos"Video Summary: When cats hunt, they toy with their prey... It's in their nature.
Story Description: Nekomata pickpocketed ollie and managed to lift a pair of... handcuffs?! Oh, but it isn't some weird fetish; Ollie is actually a PubSec Officer...
- Ollie: Phew, that's great. That's a wrap for the commission, thanks to the both of you. Couldn't have gotten it all done today without you, eheheh...
- Ollie: As for your payment, once we exit the Hollow... I'll have funds transferred to Miss Nekomata's Inter-Knot account. Oh, and don't worry, I'll be putting in a good word for you two back at the company!
- Nekomata: Okay, we're counting on you, meow!
- Ollie: Now that our business is done and dusted, shall we head out of the Hollow now?
- Nekomata: No problem, me and the Proxy will find the fastest and safest route out of the Hollow. This is how a Proxy makes a living, so we can't let you listen in. Sorry about that.
- Ollie: I understand! I'll just, stand over there and turn my back to you. You can trust me!
- Nekomata: ...Darn it. I was so busy and flustered the whole time I never got around to asking this guy about his true purpose and identity.
- Nekomata: Mrowr... We don't have time! We have to leave the Hollow soon and then everyone will go their separate ways!
- Let's think of something.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Calm down, Nekomata.Calm down, Nekomata. /
Don't worry, Nekomata.Don't worry, Nekomata.) We'll figure something out. - (ProtagonistProtagonist): Back when you were with the gang, did you ever come across anything like this?
- Nekomata: Back when I was in the gang...?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Calm down, Nekomata.Calm down, Nekomata. /
- You can't torture him!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Nekomata, to be up-front — you can't extract info through torture.Nekomata, to be up-front — you can't extract info through torture. /
Nekomata, to be clear — getting info through torture isn't allowed.Nekomata, to be clear — getting info through torture isn't allowed.) - Nekomata: C'mon, I know that! Even if he's hiding something, he's still the client!
- Nekomata: Besides, just 'cuz I was taken in by a street gang doesn't mean I'm gonna do stuff like that!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Nekomata, to be up-front — you can't extract info through torture.Nekomata, to be up-front — you can't extract info through torture. /
- Nekomata: Hmmmm, Proxy... Speaking of street gangs, that reminds me—
- Nekomata: It's time to use my secret ability. Watch this!
- Nekomata quickly darts over to where Ollie is standing without him noticing, and returns just as quickly...
- Nekomata: Got it! Now lemme see what this so-called "guide" Ollie has on him...
- Nekomata: Huh? Wait, these are...? Handcuffs?
- What's a civilian doing with these?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Handcuffs? Ordinary civilians don't just go around carrying these...Handcuffs? Ordinary civilians don't just go around carrying these... /
Huh? Handcuffs? What's a civilian doing with these?!Huh? Handcuffs? What's a civilian doing with these?!)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Handcuffs? Ordinary civilians don't just go around carrying these...Handcuffs? Ordinary civilians don't just go around carrying these... /
- P—Please... Respect other people's hobbies.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Uhh... You should respect other people's hobbies, Nekomata. That's private. Now, quickly, put it back.Uhh... You should respect other people's hobbies, Nekomata. That's private. Now, quickly, put it back. /
Uhh... please respect other people's hobbies, Nekomata. Put that back, it's private!Uhh... please respect other people's hobbies, Nekomata. Put that back, it's private!)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Uhh... You should respect other people's hobbies, Nekomata. That's private. Now, quickly, put it back.Uhh... You should respect other people's hobbies, Nekomata. That's private. Now, quickly, put it back. /
- (SiblingSibling): Hold up, (WiseWise /
BelleBelle)... Fairy just detected a string of numbers on the handcuffs that match the same format used by Public Security. - Nekomata: What?! These handcuffs belong to a Public Security officer?
- Ollie: Um, Miss Nekomata? Proxy? How's your chat going? I think... I—I think I can hear some Ethereals nearby...
- Ollie: Aaaah — what are my handcuffs doing over... Uhh, I mean... they're not my — my not-handcuff, oh...
- Nekomata: Tell us the truth, Ollie. Why do you have Public Security handcuffs on you?
- Ollie: It's... That's... I found those handcuffs!
- Nekomata: Oh, so you just found them somewhere? Well then, that's completely fine, meow—
- Ollie: Ughh—! Oof!
- Nekomata suddenly gives Ollie a sharp kick to the knee, then pins him to the ground.
- Nekomata: Well now, Ollie! I took you for a rookie thief judging by the way you cowered like a chicken in the Hollow. I never thought you'd steal something from a Public Security officer!
- Nekomata: I thought I could get a nice score from your commission, but seems we oughta be grateful you haven't landed us in even more trouble!
- Nekomata: And these handcuffs that you just "found"... What kind of incompetent officer would lose their own equipment?
- Nekomata: Any cop who lets you take their 'cuffs off 'em must be a real weakling.
- Ollie: Please... Please don't insult Public Security officers!
- Ollie: A Public Security officer has to grit his teeth and endure arduous training; they have to stay up all night studying for exams; has to struggle to pass the strictest of screening... Only then can he become an officer!
- Nekomata: Why're you gettin' all...virtuous all of a sudden?
- Nekomata: Hold up, don't interrupt me! We want the truth, and get on with it. Who are you really, and why did you post a fake commission through a fake company?
- Ollie: It's... I... I can't tell you!
- Nekomata: Can't tell us? Are you still not grasping the situation?
- Nekomata: Hm, let me see... Since you're not cooperating, I guess I'll just have to throw you to the Ethereals in here...
- Nekomata: Hooboy, we killed so many of their friends today — I bet they're gonna be real happy to see you, right?
- Ollie: Ahhhhh—
- Nekomata: How about now? Ready to talk?
- Ollie: I... That... I won't tell! Even if you feed me to the Ethereals, I won't...
- Nekomata: Tsk, what is up with this guy? He's scared out of his wits, but he still won't talk...
- (SiblingSibling): Hold on, Nekomata. I've just matched the serial number from these handcuffs to an officer!
- (SiblingSibling): Ollie, male. Team 4, Criminal Investigations Division at Janus 12th Precinct... That's who this guy (is!is! /
is.is.) - Nekomata: Huh? No way...this guy... is actually a Public Security officer?
Consorting with Mice
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Consorting with Mice"Video Summary: The last time when a cat and mouse reached a consensus was the last time.
Story Description: Ollie confesses he spread the news about the corporation's intention to recover lost Ether resources as a means to lure his targets out, which is why he recruited Nekomata as an associate officer for the investigation.
- Not long after, on a secluded street outside the Hollow—
- Nekomata: Alright, we made it out.
- Nekomata: Well Ollie... I mean, officer — you said you wouldn't hold us liable before. So let's say our goodbyes right here then.
- Ollie: Please... Please wait, Miss Nekomata! Before you leave, can you... reassure me that you're both good people, and that you will not tell anyone anything about meeting me today?
- Ollie: My mission today was top secret. I need to make sure no one harboring ulterior motives learns this information...
- Nekomata: Okay okay, don't worry! If we had any ulterior motives, we would've snuck off and left you with the Ethereals, way back when we first realized you weren't who you claimed to be!
- Ollie: O—Oh, I see... Of course! That makes sense...
- Ollie: ...Wait! You knew I wasn't with the company all along?!
- You gave yourself away as soon as you opened your mouth.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): ...Actually, you gave yourself away as soon as you opened your mouth.
- Your acting is really...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I'm sorry, but your acting is really... isn't good.I'm sorry, but your acting is really... isn't good. /
Can I be honest? ...Ollie, your acting is really, really bad.Can I be honest? ...Ollie, your acting is really, really bad.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I'm sorry, but your acting is really... isn't good.I'm sorry, but your acting is really... isn't good. /
- Nekomata: Honestly, how could your boss or your co-workers let you go alone on a mission like this?
- Ollie: ...Because this operation was at my personal request.
- Ollie: I've been a Public Security officer for years now, but I still can't get over my phobia of Ethereals. I've screwed up a few operations, and these days I always get benched.
- Ollie: There's been this really tough case and we're short of leads. I thought maybe we could use Inter-Knot to lure in our culprit with some crime-related info.
- Ollie: If the plan worked, I'd be able to take credit for it — even if I wasn't involved with the operation later on. If I was lucky, I might even get a certificate!
- I didn't expect you to be so motivated.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I didn't expect someone like you would be so motivated.
- I didn't expect you to be so driven by personal gain.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I wouldn't have taken you for someone so driven by personal gain.
- (Ollie's phone beeps)
- Ollie: Uh... That's my boss on the phone! One second. Uh, hello? Boss? It's Ollie...
- Ollie's Superior: Where are you? Did you post to Inter-Knot pretending to be a company going into a Hollow?
- Ollie: I... I... That... It wasn't on purpose. Please, please, please don't fire me!
- Ollie's Superior: Fire you? Why would I fire you? You did great!
- Ollie's Superior: If we can crack this case, you'll take first merit for it and land a handsome bonus. Get back to the Precinct and get yourself ready for the next operation!
- Ollie: My boss praised me... All these years — my boss has finally praised me! Did you hear that? Not only do I get to keep going out with them on operations, but I might even get a bonus!
- Nekomata: Oh, congratulations.
- Ollie: Ahhh, what... What am I gonna do?
- Nekomata: You were just so happy. Why the long face?
- Ollie: Going on future operations with them means, I definitely have to go back into a Hollow again. And I'll mess things up as soon as we run into any Ethereals!
- Nekomata: You'll just have to work it out for yourself... Proxy, let's go.
- Ollie: Wait... Wait a sec!
- Ollie: Miss Nekomata, Proxy, this may be a bit forward, but would you please consider becoming case consultants for Public Security and helping me to complete the mission?
- Nekomata: Huh?
- Ollie: You know the truth about my Inter-Knot commission. Making you case consultants feels much safer than just relying on a verbal promise!
- Ollie: And what's more, based on our previous adventure, when it comes to Hollows I can tell your abilities are far superior to mine!
- Ollie: With your support, all those things I couldn't do before... They don't have to be pipe dreams any longer. This time, I really just might get a bonus!
- Nekomata: Uh... Then, if we say no, what are you gonna do?
- Ollie: If you really won't say yes, then...
- Ollie: Then I can only bid farewell to my medal of honor with tears in my eyes — and ask you once again to keep this confidential.
- Nekomata: Meow? That... That's it?
- I thought you were going to hold us responsible.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I thought you were gonna (say you'd hold us responsible.say you'd hold us responsible. /
hold us responsible if we didn't cooperate.hold us responsible if we didn't cooperate.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I thought you were gonna (say you'd hold us responsible.say you'd hold us responsible. /
- I thought you'd take us back to the precinct.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I thought you were going to take us back to the precinct.
- Ollie: I'd never go back on my word — I swear it on my honor as an officer!
- Nekomata: Uh, I gotta say — he really is just...
- Nekomata: Fine, Ollie. I reluctantly agree to this commission of yours... Or your request for us to be case consultants, or whatever...
- Ollie: Ah, r—really?
- Nekomata: But on one condition — we charge a high fee. If we help you complete the mission, your entire bonus is ours!
- Ollie: That's fine with me! I'd rather have the prestige over any bonus!
- Nekomata: Great, then let's do it.
- Later, Ollie rushes back to the 12th Precinct with a heavy sigh of relief...
- Nekomata: Alright then, Proxy. Today's matter is settled. Let's head back.
- Nekomata: Why are you looking at me like that? It feels weird...
- I didn't take you for someone who'd team up with a Public Security officer...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I never thought you'd agree to team up with a Public Security officer, (Nekomata.Nekomata. /
Nekomata!Nekomata!)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I never thought you'd agree to team up with a Public Security officer, (Nekomata.Nekomata. /
- Were you being serious just now?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Nekomata, were you serious about what you said to Ollie?
- Nekomata: So what? I agreed to his request, what's so unbelievable about that?
- Nekomata: Don't worry, I won't lose us any money!
- Nekomata: I've heard that they pay out pretty decent bonuses, and if he's so willing to give up the whole thing, then why not?
- Nekomata: And Ollie might seem unreliable, but there were several times today when he surprised me.
- Nekomata: Perhaps there's more to this guy than meets the eye?
- Nekomata: Anyway, let's just wait for him to contact us if we're gonna be supporting him. We can talk about his case then.
- (SiblingSibling): (I thought Ollie was a thief. Turns out he's a Public Security officer!I thought Ollie was a thief. Turns out he's a Public Security officer! /
I can tell there's something more to Ollie than meets the eye, but I never expected he'd be a Public Security officer.I can tell there's something more to Ollie than meets the eye, but I never expected he'd be a Public Security officer.) - (SiblingSibling): (And this commission has gone on for so long!And this commission has gone on for so long! /
What's even more astonishing is that Nekomata actually agreed to help Ollie.What's even more astonishing is that Nekomata actually agreed to help Ollie.) - Fortunately, Ollie means no harm.
- (SiblingSibling): (Yeah. After all, we do our business on Inter-KnotYeah. After all, we do our business on Inter-Knot /
Right. We do our business on Inter-Knot, after allRight. We do our business on Inter-Knot, after all), and we had a pretty big misunderstanding with Ollie in the Hollow!
- (SiblingSibling): (Yeah. After all, we do our business on Inter-KnotYeah. After all, we do our business on Inter-Knot /
- I'm still not too sure about it.
- (SiblingSibling): (Ollie doesn't seem very reliable, but with the quick-witted Nekomata around, there shouldn't be any problems!Ollie doesn't seem very reliable, but with the quick-witted Nekomata around, there shouldn't be any problems! /
Ollie lacks the authoritative demeanor of a Public Security officer, but Nekomata is quick to adjust, so I'm sure she can cope.Ollie lacks the authoritative demeanor of a Public Security officer, but Nekomata is quick to adjust, so I'm sure she can cope.) - (You're very optimistic, Belle...You're very optimistic, Belle... /
I'm glad you think so.I'm glad you think so.)
- (SiblingSibling): (Ollie doesn't seem very reliable, but with the quick-witted Nekomata around, there shouldn't be any problems!Ollie doesn't seem very reliable, but with the quick-witted Nekomata around, there shouldn't be any problems! /
- (SiblingSibling): (Anyway, we're committed now, so let's pull ourselves together and get this commission done!Anyway, we're committed now, so let's pull ourselves together and get this commission done! /
Well, we've agreed to work with Ollie now, so we should act professionally and do our best to complete the commission.Well, we've agreed to work with Ollie now, so we should act professionally and do our best to complete the commission.) - Take a Break (Leave Story)
Notes
- ↑ This line only appears in the Mission Log.
Other Languages
Cat and Mouse Game (I)
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Cat and Mouse Game (I) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 贼猫御鼠 (上) Zéimāo Yushǔ (Shàng) |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 賊貓御鼠 (上) Zéimāo Yushǔ (Shàng) |
| Japanese | 泥棒猫、ネズミを制す（上） Doroboneko Nezumi wo Sēsu (Jyō) |
| Korean | 도둑고양이 쥐 잡기(상) Dodukgoyang'i Jwi Japgi(Sang) |
| Spanish | Gato ladrón, ratón honesto (I) |
| French | Le jeu du chat et de la souris (I) |
| Russian | Кошки- Koshki-myshki (I) |
| Thai | แมวขโมยไล่หนู (I) |
| Vietnamese | Trò Chuột Vờn Mèo I |
| German | Katz-und-Maus-Spiel (I) |
| Indonesian | Permainan Kucing dan Tikus (I) |
| Portuguese | Jogo de Gato e Rato I |
Cat & Mouse Misplaced
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Cat & Mouse Misplaced |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 猫鼠异位 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 貓鼠異位 |
| Japanese | 窮鼠と猫 |
| Korean | 고양이 앞에 쥐 Goyang'i Ape Jwi |
| Spanish | El ratón persigue al gato |
| French | Quand la souris devient le chat |
| Russian | Мышки- Myshki-koshki |
| Thai | หนูแมวต่างสายพันธุ์ |
| Vietnamese | Mèo Chuột Đảo Ngược |
| German | Jäger zum Gejagten |
| Indonesian | Pekerjaan Sampingan |
| Portuguese | O Rato Persegue o Gato |
Change History
Released in Version 1.0 - Welcome To New Eridu
