Genius Ahead, Bangboo Behind

Genius Ahead, Bangboo Behind is an Event Commission and part of the main storyline for Bangbang! The Genius and the Miracle Chip in Booastrum District.

Parts

Memory Chip
Repair Plan
Runaway Bangboo
Runaway Norma
Someone Hired Me

Steps

Check the strange Bangboo
Ask Norma about the Bangboo
Check the Central Computing Hub
Find the Bangboo Harvey
Repair Bangboo Harvey
Ask Bangboo Harvey about his condition.
Search for Bangboo Wyatt's whereabouts
Repair Bangboo Wyatt
Discuss the Bangboo situation with Norma
Upgrade Central Computing Hub Plan to Phase 2
Complete a Data Domain Training Session
Chat with Velina
Upgrade Central Computing Hub Plan to Phase 3

Gameplay Notes

In order to reach Phase 3 and complete step 13, A Sleepwalker's Confession must be completed.

Dialogue

Check the strange Bangboo

That wraps things up for now. There seems to be a Bangboo at Aurelia Academy who's not doing so well. Better go check it out.

Booastrum District

(Idle): Harvey: Ehn~nuh... (I'm feeling kinda dizzy...); Harvey: Nhe~nhu... (Just need... some rest...)

(Talk to Harvey)

Harvey: Ehn-nhu... Ehn na nhu-ehn na... Ehn nhe... (So dizzy... "Re-re-rebooting..." ...need a rest...)

You don't look so good?

Harvey: Ehn-nhu... ehn-ne... (I... feel like I ate too many Blissful Bread Bombs... dizzy, but also kinda happy...)

You're... the lab's Bangboo?

Harvey: Nhu-nhe... nha en... Nhu na. (Right... you're the lab's volunteer Bangboo... I mean... I'm...)

Harvey: Ehn-nhe... nha ehn... nhu-nha ehn nhu na... (I'm fine... I've already... "Re-re-re-rebooting..."... I'm much better now...)

What kind of accident went down at the lab?

Harvey: Nhe-nha... nhe nhu na? (Which... Which accident are you talking about?)

Wanna go get checked out by Norma?

Harvey: Ehn-nhu... Ehn-nha, nhu en-na... (Then my situation might be even worse... after all, there's been more than one accident in the lab...)

(Both choices lead to the following): There was more than one accident?; Why are you so chill about this?; Harvey: Nhe-nhu... Ehn-nhu... Nhe en na. (Just technical adjustments... working in the lab... gotten used to all the "re-re-re-rebooting"...); Harvey: Ehn-nhu... Nhe-nha... Ehn-nha-nhe-na... (It's fine... I'll just find somewhere to eat Blissful Bread Bombs... and re-re-re-reboot... then I'll be fine...); The lab's volunteer Bangboo waved its hand casually, as if it had seen countless explosions before, and walked away unbothered.; (Looks like... it's just you now... Your dreams tonight are going to be full of explosions and wobbly Bangboos?); (Go find Norma and see what's going on); Norma's probably in the lab. Go ask her about the Bangboo.

Ask Norma about the Bangboo

The issue with Bangboo Harvey seems connected to the incident at Norma's lab. Go ask her about the situation!

Booastrum District

(Idle): Norma: Don't worry, Norma's a genius!; Norma: Nothing a genius can't handle!

(Talk to Norma)

Norma: What's up? Looking for me? Oh! I get it! You must need this genius to step in for something big!

Norma: Alright, let's hear it! I'm swamped right now, but if your project's interesting enough, I might just lend you a hand!

(Ask the rebooting Bangboo outside)

Norma: ...From the sound of it, Harvey already said he's fine. A quick reboot and a recharge should do the trick! Don't worry, I'll go check on him once I'm done dealing with all this!

(Check on the Bangboo lying on the ground here)

Norma: ...Jake's just resting his eyes. It's perfectly normal for a little Bangboo to get dizzy when its processing power can't keep up with a genius's brilliant ideas!

(Ask about the accidents around here)

Norma: What do you mean "accidents"? You're making it sound like I'm constantly causing trouble... There've only been... two recently, that's all!

Norma: Either way, I said I'll take care of it myself, so don't hover over my brilliant research like Veli does!

Norma: And look, aside from Jake, I've already fixed up all the other little Bangboo in the lab. Though...

Norma: Seeing how invested you are in everything happening around the lab, and with me juggling a whole bunch of important projects already... I've made up my mind!

...about what?

I'm starting to regret not getting any sleep.

Norma: I've decided to appoint you as the assistant to the "Greatest Genius in Roscaelifer" (self-proclaimed), to help me complete one of my world-changing inventions!

Memory Chip

Special Event

Memory Chip

Story Description: Norma introduces the Bangboo memory-filtering chip project to (‍Wise / Belle‍), and prepares to use Bangboo Jake's video records to explain the accident that occurred in the lab's Central Computing Hub.

Norma: Whoa, there it is again, that face of yours — "I have a million questions for Norma, but oo~ I'm too shy to ask!"

Norma: Go ahead, shoot. You're my assistant now. And I tell my assistants everything!

I'm... your assistant now?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍I'm used to how... unconventional your thinking is. But becoming your research assistant? I think I should at least have some time to think about it first... / I mean, yeah, I'm used to your chaotic brain by now... but becoming your research assistant? Shouldn't I at least get a minute to think about it?‍)

Norma: Why? Veli said an assistant needs talent, skill, and the ability to be managed... I mean, to keep up with me! You check all the boxes. No need to overthink it!

That busted Bangboo is tied to the lab accident?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍...So what happened to this Bangboo? It's completely down. Is this connected to the lab explosion accident? / ...So what exactly happened to this little guy lying here? Is it tied to that lab explosion accident?‍)

Norma: Oh please, that's unrelated! An accident? What accident? A genius only produces results that are either expected... or delightfully unexpected. Never accidents!

Norma: Alright, alright! Looks like I'll have to properly walk my assistant through this — my magnificent invention. Welcome to a masterclass from your Chief Technician!

Please.

Let's see what you've got.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍...Guess I'm not getting out of this assistant thing. Fine. Let's get this show on the road. / Ugh, guess I'm not getting out of this assistant thing... Fine, let's get it started.‍)

Norma: Like I told you, retired Bangboo who leave Roscaelifer head to New Eridu to start over... And the price they pay is...

Having their data wiped.

Having their memories erased.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Right, Roscaelifer's existence is sensitive. So before those retired Bangboo leave, their data gets wiped, memories included.

Norma: Exactly. To keep the secret... the Bangboo forget everything — their friends, their hobbies... even themselves. They walk away as complete strangers, with no connection to who they once were...

Norma: They gave so much to the development of Roscaelifer, and in the end, they're rewarded with something that's basically death-by-forgetting. That's not fair!

Norma: So I have to finish the "Bangboo memory-filtering chip"! If the goal is to protect Roscaelifer's secrets, then we just remove that part! Simple!

Norma: With my chip, they'll still remember what they love, their happiest moments, and their friends — the names and the stories. Isn't that a great idea?

Wouldn't that mess with their memories?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍But if they forget Roscaelifer, yet still remember being somewhere with a friend... wouldn't that create inconsistencies? / But if they forget Roscaelifer, yet still remember walking around with a friend or coworker somewhere... would that really make sense?‍)

Norma: Oh, please. Memory's like a little beaver. As long as it notices gaps, it'll just go off to fetch whatever it needs to patch them up!

Norma: You know the type — like that childhood friend whose name you remember, but everything else is just... gone?

It is a great idea.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍They say memories shape identity. Letting them keep their own memories means their lives and stories continue. It's actually a strong idea. / People always say memories define who you are. Letting them keep their own memories is basically letting their lives and stories keep going. Honestly, that's a really lovely idea!‍)

Norma: Wow, listen to you — you sound just like Veli when she goes on a rant! Perfect. I'll handle the research, and you handle Velina!

Norma: Alright! Q&A's over. If we want this chip done anytime soon, we've got a lot of work ahead of us!

I have one last question.

You still haven't explained what's going on with this Bangboo.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Um... I have one last question. You still haven't explained what that inactive Bangboo has to do with your grand master plan. / Hold on. One last thing. You still haven't explained what that inactive Bangboo has to do with your grand master plan.‍)

Norma: Oh, Jake? Yeah, like the others, he volunteered to help me with the project! As for what happened...

Norma: Ugh, talking's too slow! I'll pull up Jake's visual logs! Hmm, they should still be playable... I think?

Norma says she'll demonstrate her "genius repair method," and after a series of dramatic whacks and bangs, Jake the Bangboo is finally back to normal.

The Bangboo scratches its head after coming to, looking none the worse for wear. Then, at Norma's request, obediently starts playing the video recording...

—The story begins with that dull thud that disturbed a peaceful dream.

Brock: Wuh-na? Wuh-nhu na? (What happened? Why's everyone on the floor?)

Brock: Wuh-nhu na? Wuh-nhu wuh. (Did I break the Central Computing Hub? Ugh, thank goodness Norma's not around.)

Louis: Ehn-nhu, nhe na! Ehn-nhu... Nhe-nhu? (She just went to grab a tool, she'll be right back. Run now! You hear that...? That door sounds weird... What if we're too slow and it locks us in?)

Carter: Nhe-nha... Ehn-nhu. (It's not our fault... The Central Computing Hub malfunction and everyone collapsing were just side effects. Maybe something went wrong with Norma's testing plan for tomorrow.)

Penn: Nhu-en, nha ne. (Well, what'd she expect? She went ahead and cranked up the Central Computing Hub's power, and now look — one glitch after another.)

Penn: Nhe-nha, ehn nhu na. (Cool, we can make our escape now.)

Joel: Ehn-nhu? Nhe-nhu na ne? (Isn't this kinda risky? The Chip project's not even done yet.)

Penn: Ehn-nhu! En-nhe? En-nha ne... (It's already over! You actually believed in the Chip project? Think about the ESD's reputation these days, think about Norma's past inventions...)

Penn: Nhe-nhu en na, ehn-nhu, en na... Nha-ehn! (She said she'd help me take off on my own, but instead she stuck a propeller on my head... Waaah, my whole body was spinning out of control!)

Carter: Nhe-nhu... Ehn na en. (But hey... at least you did get airborne on your own.)

Penn: Nhe-nhu en na, ehn nhu na? (Since this project's a bust anyway, why don't we go do that thing we've been planning forever?)

Carter: Nhe-nhu... (That thing...)

Brock: Wuh nhe? (Which thing?)

Penn: Nhe-nhu... Ehn na, ehn-ne en. (I knew you wouldn't remember... Whatever, the less you know, the better.)

Joel: ...Nhu-nha ehn. (...Norma doesn't really care about that.)

Carter: Nhe-nhu, nhe-nhu na! (That's exactly why we gotta rely on our own strength and seize the one shot we've got in this life!)

Carter: Nha-ehn, ehn-nhu na— (Since the Central Computing Hub's shut down and my coworkers are malfunctioning one after another—)

Penn: Nhe-nhu, ehn na! (The only path left for us is the one where we complete that task!)

Brock: Wuh-nhu? (What about the guys who collapsed?)

Louis: Nhe-nhu? (Wait, you mean someone here can actually fix them?)

Carter: Ehn-nhu. Nha-en, nhu na en. (Leave it to Norma. Sure, she'll make us revise the report fifteen times in a day, but I'm sure she'll fix our broken coworkers.)

Brock: Wuh-nhu wuh na? (What if she catches us?)

Carter: Ehn-nhu! Ehn-na, ehn ne, nhe na— (I've got an idea! Remember how Norma begged Lady Velina for mercy when she got caught doing something wrong—)

—Unfortunately, the recording was swiftly cut off here by a certain genius, leaving behind only an ending open to interpretation.

Repair Plan

Special Event

Repair Plan

Story Description: The crashed Central Computing Hub can no longer support Norma's memory-filtering chip research. She asks (‍Wise / Belle‍) to repair more code-corrupted Bangboo and contribute to the restoration of the computing hub.

Norma: Anyway! You know the rest. Those little traitors ditched me and left a broken door behind! I was stuck in there!

The recording's not finished yet.

So what did Carter say?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Hmm? Why did you stop the recording? What did Carter say at the end? And how exactly did you appeal to Velina? / Wait! Why'd you stop the recording? It wasn't finished. So what did Carter say in the end? And seriously, how exactly did you beg Velina?‍)

Norma: Hah! You were hoping to see how I begged Veli in front of all my Bangboo and promised I'd never do unreported experiments again? Oh please! So not happening!

...I already know you did it.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Uh... It seems you've already explained the rest of the recording yourself. / Uh, you kinda just told me the rest of the recording yourself.‍)

Norma: ...You ...I — ugh, seriously? You baited me into saying that!

Alright, fine. I won't ask.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Okay, I won't ask. And I'm not aware of any promises you made to Velina about properly reporting future experiments. / Got it. I won't ask! And I definitely don't know anything about you begging Velina and promising to properly report every experiment from now on!‍)

Norma: Impressive! No wonder I picked you. I must've sensed from the very beginning that you're just as good at keeping secrets as I am!

Norma: You saw what happened next. The Central Computing Hub failure corrupted some of my little Bangboo. Their code broke down, their data scrambled... and they just shut down.

Norma: As for the rest — hmph. Sneaking off to do something big? Leaving a puzzle for a genius in the middle of critical research? Oh, I have to see what they're plotting!

Norma: *sigh* ...Still, without them, the Central Computing Hub alone can't sustain my grand project. Which means, it's your turn to step in!

I'm leaving. And I won't be coming back.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍I just remembered I have something to take care of. My apologies. I'll be leaving now, and I'm not coming back. I'll leave you be. / I have a part in this? Whoa, I'm gonna walk away now — and not come back. I'll... leave you to it. Remember to take breaks!‍)

Norma: Hah! Do you even know whose lab this is? You think you can just walk out? Not happening!

Okay... what do you need me to do?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Leaving the Bangboo glitched out like this sounds risky. Alright, what do you need me to do? / Alright, we can't just leave the Bangboo glitched out like that. What do you need me to do?‍)

Norma: Wow! Look at you! So proactive! I approve! We're on a tight schedule, and I can't exactly be everywhere all at once.

Norma: So, I need you to use those brilliant hacking skills of yours. Dive into the corrupted Bangboo data space, fix their code, and clean up the mess.

Norma: Once they're restored, more units can get back to repairing the Central Computing Hub, and we can finally start to complete the memory-filtering chip.

Sounds like a lot's riding on me.

So what exactly are you doing?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍That sounds like a significant responsibility. And what will you be handling in this project? / Wow, so I'm carrying the whole mission, huh? Then what exactly are you handling in all this?‍)

Norma: Me? I'll be revisiting the chip's architecture. And no, it's not because the last version completely failed to run. It's called refinement. Perfection takes iteration!

Norma: Anyway, yes, big responsibility, but don't you panic. Jake will be assisting you!

Jake: Ehn-nah? (Me?)

Norma: See, among all the crashed units, Jake's the only one with just a simple signal issue. The rest? Full-On code corruption.

Norma: Which means this little guy is ridiculously strong. I'm betting you two will sync up beautifully!

Jake: Enn-neh? (Am I fixing the Bangboo too?)

Norma: Exactly! Alright, I'm giving a full breakdown of the Central Computing Hub I built, and the repair plan I just designed for you and the Bangboo!

Check the Central Computing Hub

The Central Computing Hub is an important part of Norma's plan, and she needs a solid assistant to help get it fixed up.

Booastrum District

(Interact with the Central Computing Hub or open the Event Interface): Norma: View the missions for each stage in the Central Computing Hub Repair Project!; Norma: Norma has listed all the missions for each repair phase here!; Norma: Tap "Go" to quickly reach your target mission location!

Find the fault Bangboo Harvey

Repairing the Central Computing Hub needs more Bangboo helpers. Let's check out Bangboo Harvey's situation at Aurelia Academy first.

Booastrum District

(En route): (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Is that...?

(Idle): Harvey: %*#！% (Error...! Error...!); Norma: Ah, knew it, it's broken.

(Talk to Norma)

Norma: Alright... It's just like you said, Harvey's been stuck in a reboot loop and hit a code error.

Around him... are those projections?

Norma: You mean the symbol that says "I can't do this anymore, help me"? That's right! I specially made those projection badges for everyone a while back! With the proper settings, they can project images around a Bangboo!

Norma: Some little Bangboo aren't very good with words, so I made custom projection badges for everyone. That way, they can literally "wear their feelings on their heads"! Pretty clever, right?

The Bangboo now wants even more functions.

Norma: That's right! If a Bangboo wants something, I'll help make it happen. A little invention like this is easy for me!

Now it's become an "SOS" signal.

Norma: See? See? I told you it'd be useful! That's the brilliance of a genius like me!

Norma: Looks like some Bangboo can still go haywire even if their code was fine when they left the lab, but thankfully their badge projections are clear enough to spot.

But the risk's still there.

Let's try fixing him up first.

Norma: Yeah! Then let's start the repairs right away! Come on, let this genius teach you how it's done!

(Obtain Stone Lionboo collaboorator)

(Obtain Ultra Jake collaboorator)

Repair Bangboo Harvey

You've found a Bangboo named Harvey caught in a code glitch. Try to hack into his data space and repair him!

Booastrum District

(Use the Load function on Harvey, opening the event gameplay): Norma: Send your Collaboorators into battle against corrupted data!; Norma: Here, you can check out the Collaboorators you've collected.; Norma: Click "Combat" to enter the Data Space and fix the Bangboo's internal data.
(Press Enter Combat)
(During combat): Norma: Once your Collaboorator's Energy is full, it's time to drop their Ultimate!; Norma: Lionboo can restore shields, while Ultra Jake deals massive DMG.; Norma: Now, tap Ultra Jake's avatar card to unleash his Ultimate skill!
(Use Ultra Jake's Ultimate to continue)

Ask Bangboo Harvey about his condition.

Bangboo Harvey has been successfully repaired. Go ask how he's doing!

Booastrum District

(Upon completing the game)

Harvey: Nhu-nha? Ehn-na, ehn nu na? (Familiar feeling? Like my head's full of chaotic thoughts, and maybe I just threw down with my co-workers?)

Harvey: Ehn-nhu? Ehn-nha... Nhe na, ehn nhu...? (Huh? Oh, it's you... I kind of remember you... What happened to me...?)

Good news, you're in the clear.

Norma: That's right! Under Chief Technician Norma's guidance, my little helper did an amazing job!

Bad news, it's back to work for you.

Norma: Whoa... you're even stricter than Veli doing attendance checks. But hey, I think you're totally right!

Norma: Hmm, the data processing system is back to normal, and the language module's been repaired. Just to be safe, Harvey, how are you feeling?

Harvey: Ehn-nhu, ehn na? Ehn-nhu, na-ehn nhu... (I'm good... have you guys seen Wyatt? Before I rebooted, he mentioned feeling a bit dizzy too, said he wanted to find somewhere to rest...)

That doesn't sopund [sic] good.

More Bangboo need repairs.

Norma: Don't worry, he can't have gone far! C'mon, Harvey, take us back to where you last saw Wyatt!

(Obtain Devilboo Collaboorator)

Search for Bangboo Wyatt's whereabouts

It turns out Harvey's friend Wyatt may also have fallen into a code glitch. Go find him together.

Booastrum District

(Interact with Suspicious Marks, optional)

Looks like something's been dragged across the ground here. Maybe Harvey's buddy passed through?

Harvey: Ehn-nhu, ehn-nha en nhu! (These are Wyatt's tracks, he's gotta be close by!)

How can you tell the difference?

Harvey: Nhe-nha en! (Don't underestimate the bond between me and Wyatt!)

Let's go find him!

Jake: Nha-ehn, nhu ehn! (Lead the way, Harvey!)

Norma: Time to fix up another adorable little Bangboo!

(En route): (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): He's over there!

Repair Bangboo Wyatt

Bangboo Wyatt's code has also malfunctioned. Try to repair him.

Booastrum District

(Use the Load function on Wyatt, opening the event gameplay): Norma: Collaboorators possess different traits that counter each other.; Norma: I've listed all the counter relationships between traits here~ Check 'em out!
(Clicking the Trait Counter tab opens the Trait Counter Menu): Norma: Use those trait counters to your advantage, and you'll blast through the missions!; Norma: Alright, we can close it now.
(Close the tab): Norma: This newly loaded Collaboorator is Devilboo, with the trait "Workaholic"!; Norma: That's perfect counter to "Vacation Addict" opponents! Select them and press [sic] to quickly deploy them to the recommended position!
(Add Devilboo to the field and complete the game)

(After completing the game)

Harvey: Nhu-nha, en-nu nha? (Wyatt, how you feelin'?)

Wyatt: Nhe-nha, ehn nhu? (I'm awake now, and I feel fine... How far did I get with my work?)

That's a rough question...

Norma: What's so tough about it? Contributing to my great memory-filtering chip project is an honor!

You're gonna have to start from scratch.

Norma: We're fixing the Central Computing Hub! Don't make it sound like the plan fell through. My brilliant memory-filtering chip is absolutely going to work!

Norma: When that time comes, even after leaving Roscaelifer, the Bangboo won't forget their friends. Who knows, they might even meet again on the surface!

Wyatt: Ehn-nhe, ehn na! Nhu nha en-ne! (This is awesome, Norma, we'll get back to work right now!)

So that's how Norma tricks Bangboo.

Norma: What do you mean "tricks"? They were obviously drawn in by my genius idea!

You really that crazy about work?

Wyatt: Nhe-nhu! Nhu-en-nhu na en! (It was Loyalty! Loyalty brought me back to Norma's lab!)

Wyatt: Nhe-nhu, ehn nha ne! (Thanks for fixing my code! Harvey and I gotta get back to work!)

(Obtain Avocaboo Collaboorator)

Discuss the Bangboo situation with Norma

Although both glitching Bangboo are willing to return and help repair the Central Computing Hub, what about the ones that escaped? Better ask Norma about that.

Booastrum District

(Talk to Norma)

Runaway Bangboo

Special Event

Runaway Bangboo

Story Description: Some Bangboo escape from the lab during the commotion. Norma does not have a way to catch them yet, so she decides to take (‍Wise / Belle‍) back to the lab and officially start the Central Computing Hub Repair Project.

Norma: Simple, right? Fix the corrupted ones, send them back to work early, speed up system recovery — boom, memory-filtering chip finished ahead of schedule!

Norma: Relax. With you by my side? We're gonna be unstoppable! More and more Bangboo will be back on duty in no time. Everything's under this genius's control!

They'll agree to go back to work like that?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍I assumed the corrupted Bangboo would be hesitant to return to work so soon after the crash. / I thought these glitched-out Bangboo would be too shaken by the system crash to jump right back into work.‍)

Norma: What can I say? Bangboo just can't resist working on my inventions! As expected...

Don't tell me the crash was part of this genius's plan...

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Are you suggesting the system failure was all part of your plan? / Oh? Does that mean the system crash was part of your plan?‍)

Norma: That was just an accident! I wanted to start testing early. What's wrong with that?

Norma: Honestly, getting the corrupted ones back is easy. The real puzzle is dealing with the ones who ran off on their own.

Norma: Time's tight, I know. But if they think they can escape my grasp that easily, they've got another thing coming!

So, figured out what their "something big" is?

How are you planning to track them down?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍So, how are you planning on finding them? Have you already figured out what this "something big" they mentioned actually is? / So how are you planning to find them? Or did you already figure out what they meant by "something big?"‍)

Norma: Of course... nah, I don't know. But there's no puzzle a genius can't crack! And lucky for us, we've got an "insider Bangboo" right here, no?

Jake: Ehn-neh? Euhn-nuh? (Who? Me?)

Norma: Hey, Jake. I know you're old friends with those runaways! Start talking. What are they planning? What are they preparing? Spill the beans!

Jake: Ehn-ne... enn-nuh, ehn-ne-nhe! (But... but we're not friends anymore!)

Norma: Huh?

...Tell us your story.

Sorry to hear that.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍I'm sorry things turned out this way. But, if you don't mind, what exactly happened between you and them? / Uh... sorry, I didn't expect it to go like this. But, can I ask what actually happened between you guys?‍)

Jake: Ehn-ne-en-nhe, ehn-nhe... ehn-ne? Ehn-neh-euhn-nah! (They didn't tell me anything about the plan, and they ran away without me... What kind of friends do that? I really fell in with the wrong crowd!)

They were worried about you.

This might just be a misunderstanding.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): There might've been a misunderstanding. You were malfunctioning back then, remember? They couldn't fix you. Leaving you with Norma might've actually been the smartest call.

Norma: Exactly! See? My assistant gets it! Everyone in Roscaelifer knows I'm the best at fixing Bangboo!

Jake: Ehn-ne...? Ehn-ne-enn-neh. (Oh... is that's [sic] how it is? Yeah, I guess that makes sense.)

Norma: Obviously! You just go back to work and relax. Leave it to me! I'm gonna make those runaway Bangboo regret their life choices!

So you've got a new tracking plan?

Because the Jake plan clearly isn't working.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Since Jake doesn't know anything about their "big mission," I take it you've got a new way to track them? / If Jake doesn't know anything about their "big mission," then do you have a new way to track them?‍)

Norma: Of course I do! Who needs Jake when I've got you? You can track them down for me, right?

Maybe I should call in outside help...

I don't get a choice here, do I?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Why isn't "I'm not doing it" an option? ...Fine. Glitched Bangboo or secret-plotting ones, either way it's risky. Time to call in some outside help.

Fairy: Master, responding to your call. I infer your question is: Can we use Booastrum's cameras to locate the runaway Bangboo? Answer: Yes.

Fairy: Your second question: Can this method be activated right now? Answer: No.

???

You've changed!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): You've changed, (‍Fairy. / Fairy!‍)

Fairy: Negative. Master, I remain your loyal, highly capable AI assistant, fully dedicated to serving you at all times.

Fairy: Now, please allow me to present my deeply moving logical analysis —

Fairy: Analysis indicates that completing this "repair the malfunctioning Bangboo and solve the mystery" task through on-foot investigation will significantly improve your understanding of Roscaelifer...

Fairy: And I will wholeheartedly support you in completing this mission independently. Heart emoji.

So... Where's your support in all this?

On-Foot investigation? Based on what?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Wait. "Independently"? That's not support! What's your basis for that call? Where's the credibility? Where's the logic?

Fairy: It is trust. My absolute trust in you. Based on this conclusion, Master, I wish you a most extraordinary journey through Roscaelifer.

A familiar shutdown chime plays. The ever-attentive AI assistant has vanished, just like the runaway Bangboo.

Norma: Whoa, who were you talking to? One second you're like, "Relax, I've got this," and the next it's， [sic] "Humanity is doomed." What's up with that?

...It's not human.

...You're the only one I can count on now.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍It's just another AI that's also on strike. Anyway, can you access Booastrum's surveillance network and locate the Bangboo? / Just another AI that's on strike, not a human. So can you access Booastrum's surveillance network and locate the Bangboo?‍)

Norma: ...I mean, I secretly check the surveillance footage... but you know the situation here. And Velina's... busy! Let's not pile more trouble on her, okay?

She doesn't know any of this, does she?

You didn't give a heads-up about your experiment again, did you?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): So Velina is unaware you've been developing the memory-filtering chip in secret... resulting in some Bangboo getting corrupted and others fleeing...

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Would it be smarter for me to fess up to her now? / If I turn myself in to her now... do I get a lighter sentence?‍)

Norma: Whether Velina knows is completely irrelevant! I–I mean, why would we need outside help anyway?! A genius brain is the ultimate problem-solving database!

Norma: Alright, enough with the stressful stuff! Some of the Bangboo are already back at work. Come on. I'll show you the Central Computing Hub's repair progress!

Norma takes you back to the familiar research lab.

Norma: Harvey and the crew have already done some initial maintenance on the Central Computing Hub, and I've's [sic] decided our honorary assistant gets to kick off the reconstruction ritual!

Thanks, I'm honored.

Norma: Don't mention it! Who knows, there may be lots more reboot opportunities later on! Ah, no, scratch that. What I meant is, I'll be leaving the Central Computing Hub maintenance to you from now on!

It's not gonna blow up, right?

Norma: Ugh, why do you keep bringing that up?! I already explained it was just an incidental accident! Quit mentioning it!

Norma: Now! Central Computing Hub, activate!

Upgrade Central Computing Hub Plan to Phase 2

Some Bangboo are already willing to return to their posts. It's time to advance the repair phase of the Central Computing Hub!

Booastrum District

(Interact with the Central Computing Hub or open the Event Interface): Norma: All done for this stage. Go check out the Repair Project!
(Select the Hub Repair Project tab): Norma: Knock out those missions and you'll get the prizes I've prepared for you!; Norma: Complete all missions to advance your progress and claim repair rewards!; Norma: Let's team up and boost the Central Computing Hub's repair progress!
(Select the Phase option, upgrading the Central Computing Hub to Phase 2)

(After reaching Phase 2)

Norma: Excellent! The memory-filtering chip project is almost complete now. All that's left is my genius idea and the tireless effort of the one and only Proxy!

Norma: I can rest easy leaving all the Central Computing Hub maintenance to you and the little Bangboo now!

...Is there a faster way?

Norma: There is! The chip project is on a tight schedule, so of course I have to help my honorary assistant work more efficiently!

The Bangboo won't go haywire again, right?

Norma: Of course not! Well... okay, I guess you've got a point, but I've already thought this through!

Norma: I've added a brand-new function to the Central Computing Hub! You can help the little Bangboo with more simulation training to enhance their code and data's "stress resistance"!

Norma: That way, the volunteer Bangboo can adapt faster to my more intense research schedule!

These are my only helpers?

Norma: Of course not! I pulled some data from the Marcel Group database for you — don't worry, it's completely legit! I obtained it through proper channels!

Norma: Just enter the code command to load more Bangboo data models, called "Collaboorators," can be loaded to enhance and upgrade the volunteer Bangboo internal data and code!

Norma: I even set up a brand-new mode for these data models to learn and train on their own! The models can even level up without your supervision. Pretty sweet, right?

Self-sufficient Bangboo mean I'm free.

You're so thoughtful, Norma.

Norma: Who else but me, Roscaelifer's top Bangboo expert!

Norma: Now, let this magnificent genius show you the Bangboo training program I've devised!

(Obtain Boo to the Rescue - Style A ×1)

Complete a Data Domain Training session

Try completing one of Norma's Data Domain Training drills to enhance their stress resistance.

Booastrum District

(Interact with the Central Computing Hub or open the Event Interface): Norma: Come check out the incredible Bangboo Special Training Program at the Central Computing Hub!
(Select the Data Domain Training): Norma: Special training stages feature unique environmental effects and opponents with various abilities!; Norma: Flexibly adjusting yo9ur Collaboorator lineup can significantly boost your win rate!; Norma: Complete the previous special training stages to unlock the next ones!; Norma: Alright, gear up with your Collaboorator squad and kick off a special training session!
(Start the Data Training)
(Open Bangboo Role and Formation and Planning tutorials)

(Upon winning)

(Obtain Denny ×2,000 and Golden Belt of Boo-gress ×100)

Norma: Complete special training stages or targets to earn "Best Booddy" medals!

Norma: Let this genius show you how to make the most of "Best Booddy" medals!

(Exit the Data Domain Training tab)

Norma: This is the "Collaboorator Level" I was talking about!

(Select Coolaborator Level tab)

Norma: Bangboo can train on their own and automatically rack up training rewards!

Norma: This shows the Bangboo's training efficiency in the data space!

Norma: "Best Booddy" medals earned from Data Domain Training can boost training efficiency.

Norma: Hold up, let me show you how to claim your training rewards!

Norma: Go ahead and claim your unsupervised training rewards once!

(Select the Claim button)

Norma: Yeah! Your Collaboorator level's up!

Norma: When your Collaboorator Level is up, all your Collaboorators level up too!

Runaway Norma

Special Event

Runaway Norma

Story Description: Norma leaves the Central Computing Hub repair work to (‍Wise / Belle‍) without a second thought and heads off to track down Brock, one of the escaped Bangboo. Hearing footsteps nearby, she nervously slips away.

Norma: As expected, my judgment was flawless. You really are a reliable, top-tier assistant!

Norma: At this rate, we'll fix the Bangboo, restore the computing system, complete the memory-filtering chip, and take Bangboo research to the absolute peak!

Already celebrating?

What about the runaway Bangboo?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Uh, not to ruin your victory lap, but... shouldn't we deal with the runaway Bangboo first?

Norma: Hmph! Those smug little runaways really think they can escape me? Please! In Roscaelifer, there's no Bangboo I can't find!

Norma: All I need is to catch the three leaders. The rest will come crawling back to the lab, begging for forgiveness. It's just that simple!

Got it — you don't have a plan.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): So let me guess — you still have no idea how to find the Bangboo, (‍and no clue what their "mission" is, right? / and no clue as to what their "mission" is, right?‍)

Norma: Nonsense! I'm a genius, Marcel Group's Chief Technician! I've reached the highest peak, I've swam the longest river! There's no puzzle I can't solve!

So your strategy is... show up and capture them all.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Looks like the genius here finally has a plan. Alright, let's hear it. How are you tracking those three down?

Norma: Obviously, we start with the closest target!

Norma: Remember that tall Bangboo from the recording? That's Brock. He loves hanging out with students.

Norma: As the most popular part-time instructor at Aurelia Academy, I'll just ask a few students, and we'll find him. Just wait for my good news!

Norma: ...Hm? Hang on a sec!

What now?

The place's about to explode again?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍What happened? Why'd you suddenly go quiet? / Why'd you suddenly go quiet? What happened?‍) Wait... is the lab about to blow up again?

Norma: Might as well be an explosion. Did you hear Veli just now? Never mind. I should get out of here before she...

Norma: ...I am not scared of her, by the way! Work's assigned, and this genius is very busy! I'm heading out! We'll meet back here once I've got news on Brock. Later!

She blurts out her last words in a rush. The "not scared" genius bolts off like a delivery Bangboo on the street, disappearing in seconds.

Moments later, a set of calm, unhurried footsteps approaches.

Norma: Psst, just a heads-up — I've added a new tab for you in the Compendium!
(Open the Compendium's Research Journey tab): Norma: Press here: Target!; Norma: Check out my Central Computing Hub Repair Project!; Norma: You can track repair progress and special training status way faster from here! How cool is that?

Chat with Velina

Velina suddenly visits the lab, prompting Norma to slip away quickly. Ask Velina what she needs.

Booastrum District

(Idle): Velina: Huh? Did something just slip away?

(Talk to Velina)

Someone Hired Me

Special Event

Someone Hired Me

Story Description: Velina seems to have known about Norma's memory-filtering chip project for a long time. She asks (‍Wise / Belle‍) to look after Norma.

Velina: Sorry to bother you, Manager, but did you happen to see someone rush out of here just now?

"Suspect" Norma is fleeing the scene!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Oh, that? Just the very guilty "suspect Norma" making a run for it.

Velina: Hehe, looks like you and Norma get along. You're already making jokes about her.

Nah, just a really fast Bangboo!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍...Oh, just a really fast Bangboo passing through.... / Oh, just a really fast Bangboo passing through. NYOOM.‍)

Velina: Hehe, a Bangboo named "Norma," huh? Seems you two are close — you're already covering for her.

Velina: So, what kind of Bangboo experiment is it this time?

It's a memory-filtering chip for Bangboo.

Are you planning to shut her down?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Norma's trying to build a chip that lets the Bangboo keep all their memories except anything about Roscaelifer. Velina... Do you plan to shut her down?

Velina: Oh dear, I'm afraid that's not possible right now... I'm stretched too thin as it is.

Velina: So I haven't had the chance to look into Norma's project. To be honest, I don't know anything about it.

...Are you saying what I think you are?

I understand.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): So... you're letting her go through with it? Oh! (‍Got it. / I get it.‍)

Velina: She's been... a special girl since the beginning. Heh, especially troublesome.

Velina: Bangboo are among the few friends she's ever had. But saying goodbye to them, only to be forgotten in return... that's been a constant in her life.

Velina: And really, who likes goodbyes? There are rules we can't change. But thankfully, we can't change who we are either...

Velina: Even without my approval, she'll push this through, no matter what.

Velina: I don't doubt her talent, but something like this won't be easy. So... I hope someone will be there to help her along the way.

Velina: Hehe, you seem to get along with her quite well. Norma's... not the easiest person to get along with, and she doesn't have many friends beyond her Bangboo. But I can tell — she trusts you.

Most of my friends are... unusual, in their own ways.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍I've got a lot of eccentric friends. They're all so different, but the one thing they have in common is that they're good people. / I've got a lot of very interesting friends. Totally different personalities, all over the place. But I know they're good people.‍)

Velina: Hehe, I'd expect nothing less from you, Manager. I'm sure Norma will leave quite an impression on your list of friends.

Norma is kind.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Yeah, Norma's all over the place, and she does seem kind of unreliable sometimes. But she's smart, she's kind, and she really cares about her friends.

Velina: Oh? That's high praise. To be honest, when dealing with the little messes she creates, I often find myself wishing I could lock her in a quiet room for half an hour.

Velina: Things have been complicated at the ESD lately, and the Bangboo aren't exactly fond of me. I don't have the bandwidth to chase after Norma's ideas... so I'll have to rely on you to look after her.

I got this!

Don't you worry!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Don't worry, Velina! Leave it to me. I'll help Norma fix the corrupted Bangboo and the central system, track down the ones who left, and we'll see this memory chip through to the end!

Velina: Thank you, Manager. I'll prepare some backup plans on my end, so take your time and fix them at your own pace.

Velina: As for those Bangboo who ran off to handle their "big mission"...

You know something, don't you?

Got any leads?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍I'm getting the feeling you know even more than Norma. / I think you know more than you're letting on. Maybe even more than Norma.‍)

Velina: Hehe, I'm afraid not. I don't know anything. I came today to ask you to look after Norma. Perhaps you could pretend this conversation never happened?

Velina: After all, as Norma would say — puzzles are more fun when you solve them yourself. Right?

She gives a mysterious smile, tightening her grip on the fan in her hand before offering a slight nod. Then, she turns and quietly leaves the slightly cluttered lab.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (...Yeah, okay, I have no idea what's going on. Fine! Let's just focus on fixing the Central Computing Hub first.)

Upgrade Central Computing Hub Plan to Phase 3

Velina seems to know what happened in the lab. Norma has gone to investigate Brock's whereabouts. Given the situation, focus on repairing the Central Computing Hub.

Booastrum District

(Upon upgrading to Phase 3, the commission automatically progresses once the player leaves the interface menu)

Norma: Honorary Assistant, you're here! Uh, last time at the lab... when Veli suddenly pulled that surprise ambush on us, she didn't give you any trouble, did she?

(Hide it) It's nothing.

Norma: Huh? She didn't say anything at all? Based on my past experience, she'd have flashed that commanding smile of hers and used her razor-sharp wit to verbally demolish me until I'm nothing but a speechless Bangboo!

Norma: How strange... Is Veli exactly your type?

(Joking) She told me off!

Norma: I knew it! Uh... I mean, I'm really sorry! Next time I'll make sure we run off together, I promise!

Norma: Veli's always like that. Whenever she spots an unapproved invention, she flashes that intimidating smile and hits me with arguments so airtight, I'm left sounding like a Bangboo that can only go "Ehn-ne."

Norma: ...Anyway, you did great! Not only did Veli not catch on to what we were up to, but I've also got some good news for you!

Norma: I found one of the runaway Bangboo — Brock! He's right here on campus!

I'm coming in with the heavy hits!

Let's go!

Norma: I appreciate your enthusiasm! But Brock is one powerful Bangboo! If it really came down to a fight, you and the other Bangboo volunteers wouldn't stand a chance against him right now!

Well, I've gotta dash. Have a good time, everyone!

Norma: Tch! Now you're trying to bail? It's too late for that!

Me? Beat up a Bangboo? For real?

Norma: Of course not! You can't get into a physical fight with a Bangboo!

Norma: To ensure "Operation: Catch Brock" goes off without a hitch, I've decided it's time to give the Bangboo some real training for dealing with complex situations!

Norma: Let's start by stress-testing the Bangboo code!

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	Genius Ahead, Bangboo Behind
Chinese (Simplified)	天才在前，邦布在后
Chinese (Traditional)	天才在前，邦布在後
Japanese	天才歩けば、ボンプ付き添う
Korean	천재가 앞서고, 「Bangboo」가 뒤따른다 Cheonjaega Apseogo, "Bangboo"-ga Dwittareunda
Spanish	Genio delante, bangbú detrás
French	Génie devant, Bangbou derrière
Russian	Гений впереди, банбу позади Geniy vperedi, banbu pozadi
Thai	อัจฉริยะเท้าหน้า Bangboo เท้าหลัง
Vietnamese	Thiên Tài Đi Trước, Bangboo Theo Sau
German	Genie voraus, Bangboo hinterher
Indonesian	Jenius di Depan, Bangboo di Belakang
Portuguese	Gênio na Frente, Bangboo Atrás

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