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Sixth Street

Location: Sixth Street
Sub-Location: In front of Random Play
Time of Day: 6AM - 12PM
Day of the Week: Wednesday

Agent: Nicole Demara
Appearances: General Chop

(Idle 1): NPC 1: Huh? Have all the noodle discount coupons for today been handed out?; NPC 2: Wasn't it only one coupon per person? How did they run out so fast?

(Idle 2): Nicole: Heheh, this is a discount coupon bonanza~

(Talk to Nicole)

Nicole: Oh, I was just thinking about you, and there you are!

Nicole: To celebrate our working together...

Nicole: How about treating me to a bowl of noodles?

Nicole: Don't worry, to save you some money, I've even got discount coupons!

Should I thank you?

Nicole: Course you should, these coupons are hard to come by.

Nicole: See those two over there? They're the ones who missed out!

Are you so broke that you can't afford a meal anymore?

Nicole: It's not about the money!

Nicole: It's about our wonderful friendship~

Nicole: Here, this coupon is yours!

Nicole: Now off you go. Go get some takeaway noodles from the chef.

Nicole: I'll have the Black Bowl Mushroom Noodles, without the mushrooms~

(Idle): Nicole: General Chop is over there! Hurry up and pack me a bowl of noodles~

(Talk to General Chop)

Get some noodles to take away...

General Chop: Don't forget to eat them as soon as you get home! So whaddaya want?

Black Bowl Mushroom Noodles, with no mushrooms

General Chop: ...I can practically hear the wild mushrooms sigh in disappointment, but no worries, comin' right up!

General Chop: By the way, do you know that young girl over there with the pink hair?

I do know her...

General Chop: Just a minute ago while I was handing out discount coupons, she lined up multiple times.

General Chop: It was only supposed to be one coupon per person...

General Chop: But she got one, then came back with sunglasses on.

General Chop: And it didn't end there, after the second one, she let her hair down and lined up a third time!

General Chop: I'm not so old I've stopped recognizing people!

She hasn't got any money. Give her a break?

General Chop: Ah? She's lacking funds eh... Business not going good lately?

I'll give her a good lecturing

General Chop: A lecture... Let's not put on the graduation cap just yet.

General Chop: She's been here before to treat the kids from a nearby orphanage to noodles, and she was pretty generous with her order.

General Chop: Sigh, although some of her actions do puzzle me...

General Chop: But regardless, she's still a pretty kind-hearted person.

General Chop: Oh, your takeout noodles are ready!

General Chop: Black Bowl Mushroom Noodles without the mushrooms!

(Talk to Nicole again)

Nicole: Wow, my noodles are here!

Nicole: Mmm, Black Bowl Mushroom Noodles without the mushrooms... lookin' good.

Nicole: Thanks!

Nicole really is a good person

Nicole: Wh—What is this? Why the sudden generosity?

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Nicole: You can't take that back!

Nicole: Just so we're clear, you got these takeout noodles of your own free will — I didn't coerce you!

Do you want anything else? My treat

Nicole: Huh? Huuhh? What's with the sudden generosity...

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Nicole: But since you put it that way, as friends, how can I say no?!

Nicole: Alright, then another bowl of seafood, and two BBQ noodles... Oh, and with a fried egg!

You seem to have discovered a surprising side of Nicole...
Is this what she spends all her money on?

(Idle): Nicole: Thanks for the treat~

(Talk to Nicole again, optional): Nicole: Next time I'll treat you, okay? Though when that'll be... Well, we'll have to see!

Location: Sixth Street
Sub-Location: After leaving Coff Cafe
Time of Day: 6AM - 6PM
Day of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Agent: Nicole Demara

Nicole: It's you! Perfect timing, I've got some good news.

Nicole: The Cunning Hares have seen a sudden surge in positive reviews on Inter-Knot.

Nicole: We're getting a month's worth of positive reviews in just a day.

Nicole: It's gotta be because of the changes I made to how we do business~

(There are four possible configurations, all of which present "I hired someone to write those positive reviews.")

Congratulations!

I hired someone to write those positive reviews.

Don't you find that suspicious?

Are you guys manipulating reviews?

I hired someone to write those positive reviews.

Don't you find that suspicious?

I hired someone to write those positive reviews.

Maybe someone did it on purpose.

I hired someone to write those positive reviews.

Maybe someone did it on purpose.

It's pointless if it doesn't help increase your revenue.

Congratulations!

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Nicole: Hehe! Tell you what? The Cunning Hares is back on track and is growing bigger and better!

Nicole: I'm such a talented manager! See? We just got another positive review...

Nicole: Wait a second. It says "the boss is a bit stingy"...?

Nicole: Who said that?! How can anyone accuse me of being stingy when I've got the heart of a generous soul?

Don't you find that suspicious?

Nicole: Now that you mention it... it is a little bit suspicious.

Nicole: I've noticed that the number of orders we're receiving doesn't quite match up with the number of positive reviews we're getting...

Nicole: But... who cares!

Nicole: The more good reviews, the better!

Are you guys manipulating reviews?

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Nicole: What did you say? Come on! We'll never pay for positive reviews!

Nicole: I don't even have enough money for that!

Nicole: Uhhh, I mean, an honest business owner like myself, I would never resort to posting fake reviews!

Nicole: It would be a total waste of De— Ahem, I mean, I would never stoop to such shady tricks!

I hired someone to write those positive reviews.

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Nicole: Huh? Really? You did something like that behind my back...?

Nicole: So how many dennies do the reviews cost?

Just kidding.

I didn't buy any reviews.

Nicole: Oh, so you didn't buy any reviews for us.

Nicole: *sigh* And I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to figure out how much bought reviews could earn.

Nicole: But, I knew it! Our reviews all come from pure skill and effort.

Nicole: There's no way its fake~

Maybe someone did it on purpose.

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Nicole: Someone did that on purpose? Could it be... someone hired people to write those positive reviews...?

Nicole: And then they'll turn around and post on Inter-knot, accusing the Cunning Hares of deceiving customers with fake reviews...

Nicole: So that they can undermine us, one of their most competitive rivals?

I don't think that's the case...

Nicole: ...That's true.

Um, you know what the Cunning Hares' reviews are like on Inter-Knot...

Nicole: But our reputation is... Well, not so great...

Nicole: Then it actually proves that all those positive reviews are genuine, earned through our hard work!

It's pointless if it doesn't help increase your revenue.

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Nicole: W—Why are you so fixated on making money and nothing else?

Nicole: You're being way too greedy!

Coming from you, of all people, calling me greedy...

I'd prefer to use the term "practical."

Nicole: It's true that our revenue hasn't increased much this month...

Nicole: But with so many positive reviews, it's bound to improve!

You spend some time talking to Nicole about the recent reviews the Cunning Hares have received.
The sudden surge of good reviews seems suspicious...

Nicole: Ah, it's getting late! I'll have to bounce now.

Nicole: And look, there's another positive review. I've got to reply to it!

(Idle): Nicole: Besides good reviews, there are more nice comments, too! Awesome~

(Talk to Nicole again, optional): Nicole: More! More praise for the Cunning Hares!

Location: Sixth Street
Sub-Location: After leaving Random Play
Time of Day: 6AM - 12PM
Day of the Week: Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Agent: Nicole Demara

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Nicole: Hey, fancy seeing you here. How's business?

Not bad I guess

Nicole: So just so-so then huh...

Nicole: I managed to bag— Uhh, I mean earn a big sum.

Nicole: Wanna know my foolproof secret to running a business?

Nicole: I'll tell you for a small fee~

(Other one or two options among these): That's confidential.; Business has been slow lately...; Business has been going good; Business isn't great, but I have some savings; I'm treating myself to a short vacation.

(If it's confidential)

Nicole: Really? You can't tell a friend like me?

Because it's you is precisely why it's secret.

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Nicole: What are you saying! You make it sound like I'm some secret-spilling sensation... I'm a steel vault of secrets!

I'll whisper it to you.

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Nicole: Hmph, that's the spirit!

Nicole: And when it comes to running a business I'm more experienced than you.

Nicole: So, how about I teach you a few tricks?

Please teach me!

Nicole: Sure! But to be clear, the tuition fee should be at least—

Please teach me for free!

Nicole: That won't do! As the old saying goes, "It's the free ones that cost you the most."

Nicole: But how could I let a friend spend the most money!

I'm a good citizen, so I'll pass on the tricks.

Nicole: What's that supposed to mean? Am I not an upstanding citizen?

Nicole: Don't worry, everything I'll teach you can be done by a good citizen!

You spend some time talking about running a business with Nicole.
She has a lot of useful tips...
You understand her reasoning, but you wonder why the Cunning Hares are still so broke?

Nicole: Did you get it? Those little secrets I spilled?

Nicole: Learn all that, and you can become a skilled entrepreneur just like me!

(If business has been slow lately)

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Nicole: That's good— Oh wait, I mean... That's a pity!

Nicole: I understand the struggle! I've been through such times myself...

"Been" through?

Aren't you going through a rough patch too?

Nicole: Not at all, I'm raking in the dough!

Nicole: Wanna know how I do it? For you I can spill the beans~

Please teach me!

Nicole: Sure! But to be clear, the tuition fee should be at least—

Please teach me for free!

Nicole: That won't do! As the old saying goes, "It's the free ones that cost you the most."

Nicole: But how could I let a friend spend the most money!

I'm a good citizen, so I'll pass on the tricks.

Nicole: What's that supposed to mean? Am I not an upstanding citizen?

Nicole: Don't worry, everything I'll teach you can be done by a good citizen!

You spend some time talking about running a business with Nicole.
She has a lot of useful tips...
You understand her reasoning, but you wonder why the Cunning Hares are still so broke?

Nicole: Did you get it? Those little secrets I spilled?

Nicole: Learn all that, and you can become a skilled entrepreneur just like me!

(If business has been going good)

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Nicole: Wh—What, you're doing good...?

Nicole: I thought everyone was struggling lately!

Nicole: Well... since business is booming, you must be eager to know the tricks to boosting profits, right?

Nicole: Lucky for you, that's my specialty!

Nicole: Wanna learn? I can teach you~

Please teach me!

Nicole: Sure! But to be clear, the tuition fee should be at least—

Please teach me for free!

Nicole: That won't do! As the old saying goes, "It's the free ones that cost you the most."

Nicole: But how could I let a friend spend the most money!

I'm a good citizen, so I'll pass on the tricks.

Nicole: What's that supposed to mean? Am I not an upstanding citizen?

Nicole: Don't worry, everything I'll teach you can be done by a good citizen!

You spend some time talking about running a business with Nicole.
She has a lot of useful tips...
You understand her reasoning, but you wonder why the Cunning Hares are still so broke?

Nicole: Did you get it? Those little secrets I spilled?

Nicole: Learn all that, and you can become a skilled entrepreneur just like me!

(If you have some savings): Trust increase with Nicole Demara; Nicole: You're actually living off your savings—!; Nicole: You gotta tell me, how did you save so much money?; Nicole: Why does it feel like my money just evaporates into thin air all the time—?‍^{[which black screen does this lead to?]}

You share some money-saving tips with Nicole.
In return, Nicole tells you the business skills she has gained over years of experience...
Though you're not sure if it's of any use.

Nicole: Ah, I see... So that's how it is...

Nicole: I didn't expect you to be such a business genius! You've got way more skills than I thought.

Nicole: But hey, I'm not too bad in the business, either!

(If you are on a short vacation): Trust increase with Nicole Demara; Nicole: I see, you're on vacation then. You should've told me...; Nicole: Wait, what?! You are on vacation? Right now?!; Nicole: But your video store is always open!; Yeah, I'm running the shop just for the fun of it.; Yeah, but there's no pressure to turn a profit or anything.; Nicole: Oh, I envy you so... Must because you've made tons of Dennies, right?; Nicole: Since you've got all this free time, how'bout I share some of my business wisdom with you?‍^{[which black screen does this lead to?]}

You spend some time talking about running a business with Nicole.
Nicole seems to earn a lot, so why does she find it so hard to save money?

Nicole: Ah, I see... So that's how it is...

Nicole: I didn't expect you to be such a business genius! You've got way more skills than I thought.

Nicole: But hey, I'm not too bad in the business, either!

(Idle): Nicole: Hee-hee, my business strategy is brilliant, isn't it?

(Talk to Nicole again, optional): Nicole: It's all precious experience I've gained over the years!

Location: Sixth Street
Sub-Location: At 141 Convenience Store
Time of Day: 6AM - 6PM
Day of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Agent: Nicole Demara

(Idle): Nicole: I must get my hands on the discounted set meal this time!; NPC 1: Why hasn't it started yet? I'm tired of waiting!; NPC 2: I've heard that the discount this time is huge. Let's see just how huge it can get...; NPC 3: I can't fit anything else on my shopping list... Guess I'll just grab as many things as possible!

(Talk to Nicole)

Nicole: Hey— How come you're here?!

Nicole: What bad luck, another competitor...

Competitor for what?

I'm just passing by...

Nicole: Wait, so you're not here for the promotional event?

Nicole: What a coincidence, running into you like this. It seems we really do have a strong connection~

It's indeed fate

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Nicole: Hehe, right~

Nicole: Considering how well we get along, how about helping me snag some discounts later?

Nicole: If you manage to snag something, it'll count as mine. If not, it's on you~

That's a quick change of attitude

Nicole: Attitude change? I've no idea what you're talking about.

Nicole: Since we're not competitors, why not lend a hand in grabbing some discounts?

Nicole: I wanna get every single discounted bento! That's the meal plan for the Cunning Hares today—

I'm not gonna help you grab discounts

Nicole: —I haven't even responded yet!

Nicole: Don't underestimate my shopping skills, I don't need your help!

Nicole: But... you really don't have interest in these discounted items?

Nicole: Seeing as we're friends, I can teach you some secret haggling tips... They're guaranteed to save you money!

Nicole: How about it? A rare opportunity —you help me grab some items, and I'll share my tips with you for free~

Deal!

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Nicole: Wise choice. Come on,this is my shopping list—

I'm doing fine for money

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Nicole: That's such a mean comment!

Nicole: But not needing money at the moment doesn't mean you won't need it in the future!

Nicole: There's been times I've been rollin' in it, and look at me now!

Nicole: So take the chance to learn while you can—

You spend some time buying discounted items with Nicole.
They are a lot cheaper than you expected...

Nicole: Not bad at all, we got a good haul!

Nicole: I never expected you'd have a talent for grabbing discounts!

(Idle): Nicole: Buying discounted items is one of the best ways to save money~

(Talk to Nicole again, optional): Nicole: Hm! These discounted bentos are gonna save the Cunning Hares from going into the red this month!

Location: Sixth Street
Sub-Location: Near 141 Convenience Store
Time of Day: 6AM - 6PM
Day of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Agent: Nicole Demara
Mentions: Anby Demara

(Idle): Dispirited Middle-Aged Man: The more we talk, the worse I feel...; Calm Office Worker: I could treat you to a bowl of noodles to make you feel better?

(Approach the two men)

Dispirited Middle-Aged Man: My boss lost his pet, Mustard, a couple of days ago. He hired a group named the Cunning Hares to search for it...

Dispirited Middle-Aged Man: The pet was found, but the fees were almost the same as my monthly salary!

Calm Office Worker: I'm not surprised. Rumor has it that the manager of the Cunning Hares is a penny-pincher. Just like our boss, she takes staggering fees from clients but offers meager salaries to her employees!

Dispirited Middle-Aged Man: Urgh, if the boss paid me that much, I would be willing to be his pet for a month!

Calm Office Worker: Aren't you already doing that to earn your monthly salary?

While listening to a passersby complaining, you think you see Nicole hiding behind a truck.
So, you quietly approach her...

Nicole: Ssh—!

Nicole: I just overheard those guys talking smack about the Cunning Hares.

Nicole: They were saying the boss is a cheapskate and pays lousy wages while charging sky-high rates for services...

Nicole: What is this baseless slander?

Yeah, it's all just a bunch of lies.

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Nicole: Yeah, that's just slander!

Nicole: You see, we spent a ton of time searching for the dog Mustard, not to mention the Dennies we shelled out for those five bags of premium dog treats.

Nicole: Of course, all those expenses are included in our commission fee, so it might seem a tad high.

Nicole: Can you believe it? Just the monthly food costs for that dog are beyond what I can afford for the entire month!

Nicole: It's only fair to charge a little extra when working for someone with such deep pockets, right?

But don't you charge pretty high rates?

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Nicole: Plus we always stick to our price list, so it's fair for everyone!

Nicole: Sure, our rates might be slightly higher than other odd-job agencies...

Nicole: But I've got so many employees to take care of!

Nicole: Plus, that dog ended up in a Hollow!

Nicole: Thank goodness we found it in time, or who knows what could've happened!

The Cunning Hares' wages, um, you know...

Nicole: Hehe, I'm pretty confident about the wages at the Cunning Hares!

Nicole: I can assure you they're some of the highest in the industry!

Nicole: Well, you know, occasionally I might push back paychecks a few days because of cash flow hiccups...

Nicole: But I'll never let my employees starve!

Nicole: Just ask Anby and the others—

(Idle): Nicole: We, the Cunning Hares, are an ethical corporation!

(Talk to Nicole again, optional): Nicole: Hmmm... I need to figure out a way to put an end to these rumors...

Location: Sixth Street
Sub-Location: By the truck near 141 Convenience Store
Time of Day: 12PM
Day of the Week: Friday

Agent: Nicole Demara
Mentions: Pavol Chuck

(Idle): Nicole: Yup... The Cunning Hares is the better option...

(Talk to Nicole)

Nicole: Hey, it's you again!

Nicole: You know what? The other day while I was wandering around Sixth Street...

Nicole: I got approached by a talent scout!

Nicole: They said I have the potential to be a star, especially when it comes to acting.

Nicole: The scout said I looked like someone who could deceive the whole world while keeping a straight face...

Is that a compliment?

Nicole: Huh, you don't think so? Well, I'm pretty confident in my ability.

Nicole: But when I deceive people, my expressions are quite vivid. I definitely don't keep a straight face~

You're not that kind of person

Nicole: You sure know me well, I think so too.

Nicole: I don't keep a straight face when deceiving people, I have lots of facial expressions!

Nicole: So... do you think I should give it a shot in the entertainment industry?

I think the Cunning Hares have better potential

Nicole: But the Cunning Hares are a bit short on funds...

Nicole: You're right though, the Cunning Hares have more potential, considering it's something I founded myself~

If your debt were exposed...

Nicole: H—How could you be so cold-hearted!

Nicole: Although it does seem like a big risk, unless I create this persona of a girl just working to pay off her debts...

Nicole: Hmm... I guess I shouldn't. I can't just abandon my lovely employees!

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Nicole: Oh dear, look at that. Thanks to your persuasion, the entertainment industry has lost a brilliant actor!

Nicole: You better make up for it somehow, like treating me to a meal~

(Idle): Nicole: How unlucky that showbiz missed out on a future superstar like me~

(Talk to Nicole again, optional): Nicole: But if I get the chance, maybe I can take on some part-time roles. Put my incredible acting skills to use~

Location: Sixth Street
Sub-Location: After leaving Howl's Newsstand
Time of Day: 6AM - 6PM
Day of the Week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Agent: Nicole Demara

Nicole: Oh, it's you? What a coincidence~

Nicole: Have you heard the word on the street...?

I've heard

Nicole: Huh, you heard already? You're better than I thought...

Nicole: But you probably don't know what happened next!

Nicole: Since we're friends, I'll tell you for free. It's like this...

Not yet...

Nicole: Hehe, you really don't know~

Nicole: But it's okay, with me around, you get to hear all the latest goings on in Eridu!

Nicole: Let me tell you what happened... It's like this...

When are you gonna pay me back?

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Nicole: The first thing you say after running into me is about money?!

Nicole: Isn't there something more important, like the major event that just happened on the street?

Nicole: And it'll effect your video store, let me tell you...

You chance upon Nicole and spend some time chatting with her.
Unsurprisingly of the Cunning Hares, who take on any job, she doesn't let any Info get by her...

Nicole: So? My information's pretty accurate, huh?

Nicole: What I'm telling you is important information, by the way, so keep it quiet!

Nicole: Of course, if you want to share it with others, that's fine too—

Nicole: The information fee will be charged according to market rate~

(If Trust has not decreased)

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(Idle): Nicole: See you next time!

(Talk to Nicole again, optional): Nicole: Whaddaya think? I'm pretty well-informed huh~

Location: Sixth Street
Sub-Location: In front of Howl's Newsstand
Time of Day: 12PM
Day of the Week: Tuesday

Agent: Nicole Demara

(Idle 1): Nicole: Ahahaha, I knew I could do it!

(Idle 2): NPC 1: Amazing! This is the first time I've seen someone win this...; NPC 2: ...So, that's what the grand prize scratchcard looks like. Well, um... it's a bit too unique for me.; NPC 3: A scratchcard with "Golden *vulgar language*" printed on it... Not winning it isn't much of a loss to me.

(Talk to Nicole)

Nicole: Hey, what a coincidence. You're here to buy lottery tickets too?

Nicole: Your timing is perfect, let me tell you the good news!

Nicole: After a week of constant bones and dog food, I finally got the top-tier one today—

Nicole: The golden chocolate cone!

Congratulations...

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Nicole: Hehe, wanna learn my amazing scratchcard skills?

Nicole: I can teach you for free.

Nicole: The secret is perseverance! As long as you scratch enough cards, you'll eventually win!

Wait, isn't that p—...

Nicole: Wait!! Don't say anything!

Nicole: The golden chocolate cone! It's the golden chocolate cone!

Nicole: It just doesn't have the cone!

Nicole: Anyway, scratching this off today means I must be super lucky.

Nicole: No time to talk, I gotta get busy. I can't go wasting my luck!

(Idle): Nicole: I should make this Golden Chocolate Cone scratchcard into an amulet! I'm sure it will bring me luck.

(Talk to Nicole again, optional): Nicole: Today is my lucky day~

Location: Sixth Street
Sub-Location: Near 141 Convenience Store
Time of Day: 12PM
Day of the Week: Thursday

Agent: Nicole Demara

(Idle): Client: Thank you so much! Thank the heavens for the Cunning Hares...

(Approach Nicole)

Client: I'd talked to some other odd-job agencies before, but they all said it was too much of a hassle and that they couldn't take it...

Client: But the Cunning Hares took care of it so quickly! It was incredible!

Nicole: Hmhm! Of course!

Nicole: There's nothing we can't handle in New Eridu!

Client: But to be honest, the price is a bit high...

Nicole: You get what you pay for! A fair price for a fair service!

Client: T—That's right! I can take it as long as you can help us solve the problem...

Client: I mean it! Thank you so much!

Nicole: You're too kind. We're all pros here, after all.

Nicole: If you really wanna thank us, you can leave us a positive review when you're back!

It seems you unintentionally overheard Nicole being thanked by her client...

Nicole: Oh, you're here too!

Nicole: And you've seen it all, right?

Nicole: I thought I could keep a low profile around you.

Wait, have you ever kept a low profile?

Nicole: Hey, what are you saying? I've always been pretty low-key. Don't you think?

Nicole: You know, whenever a client wants to thank us in person, I always make sure we meet up in a quiet spot...

Nicole: Otherwise, I can't imagine how upset my competitors might get when they see it.

Are there such clients though?

Nicole: Why the skeptical tone? Of course there are clients like that. Many, in fact.

That's really considerate of you, Nicole.

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Nicole: Yeah, you know what? It's actually one of my secret business tips.

Are my eyes playing tricks on me? You're getting thanked!

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Nicole: What are you talking about? I'm often thanked by my clients.

Nicole: Although I've also got a lot of complaints...

Whoa, the Cunning Hares are pretty good!

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Nicole: Of course! The Cunning Hares is one of the best in this line of work!

Nicole: How else would I afford to hire a top Proxy like you every time?

(Idle): Nicole: Don't Underestimate the Cunning Hares!

(Talk to Nicole again, optional): Nicole: The profit from this commission would be enough to cover the expenses from before...

Location: Sixth Street
Sub-Location: Near 141 Convenience Store
Time of Day: 6AM
Day of the Week: Monday

Agent: Nicole Demara

(Idle 1): Idle Youth: Tsk, where'd that girl go? It's like she vanished into thin air!; Daydreaming Youth: I saw her running in that direction...; Idle Youth: That Cunning Hare Nicole... Today is the day I'll catch her!

(Idle 2): Nicole: Hey! Come over here!

(Approach Nicole)

It seems you've stumbled upon Nicole being hounded to pay back her debts.
Nicole is hiding not far from here. Let's sneak over and take a look...

Nicole: Stand right here, a little more to the left...

Nicole: Yeah, that angle is perfect, just enough to hide my face!

Nicole: Hey! You've come at just the right time!

Nicole: Haha, those pesky debt collectors won't be able to find me now.

Nicole: ...Hey, what's with that expression! I'm totally not doing this because I'm afraid my enemies will recognize me!

Nicole: I'm just hiding from a teensy tiny debt, is all...

It doesn't seem that small...

Nicole: Compared to all the wealth going around New Eridu, what I owe is just a few Dennies!

Nicole: Absolutely miniscule!

Should we call PubSec?

Nicole: Don't do that! Why would we involve PubSec in such a small matter...

Nicole: We'll handle it ourselves!

No worries! I've got your back!

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Nicole: Whoa! You're, like, all reliable out of the blue!

Nicole: I'm getting my heart racing a bit, you know...

Nicole: Hmm, or maybe because I'm a bit too close to my debt collectors?

You spend some time whispering with Nicole.
For the time being, you seem to succeed in keeping the debt collectors away...

(If Trust was not increased before)

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Nicole: Phew... finally got away from them...

Nicole: Thanks, I'm glad I ran into you!

(Idle): Nicole: Things like this are inevitable...

(Talk to Nicole again, optional): Nicole: It's no biggie, as long as we can avoid the debt collectors... Uh, I mean, that's what you call reasonable risk aversion!

Location: Sixth Street
Sub-Location: After leaving Coff Cafe
Time of Day: 6AM
Day of the Week: Tuesday

Agent: Nicole Demara
Appearances: Anby Demara

Nicole: Anby, go ahead and order whatever you want. It's on me!

Anby: But Nicole, our financial situation this month...

Nicole: I—It should be okay, right? We'll have new streams of revenue coming in next month...

Nicole: Don't worry. Even though the Cunning Hares might be going through a tough patch...

Nicole: We can still afford a couple of cups of coffee!

Anby: Nicole...

Anby: It's okay. We can just go over the street to get some instant coffee.

As you eavesdrop on Nicole and Anby, you can't resist walking over to them...

Anby: And I think we can give up on coffee for now... It's not a necessity, right?

Anby: We need to save up to cover our food expenses next week...

Nicole: What?! We don't even have enough money for food next week?!

Well, I can buy you two coffee.

Nicole: Well... coffee can wait. How about sponsoring us with a small sum of Dennies?

I can lend you some money, you know...

Nicole: Really? That'd be very helpful~

Give Nicole 1,000 Dennies

Nicole: —!

Give Nicole 10,000 Dennies

Nicole: Whoa! You're so generous!

Nicole: See, Anby? I told you!

Anby: Just as Nicole predicted...

Anby: I'm sorry, Proxy. We actually said that on purpose.

Nicole: Yeah, sorry~ We were just pulling your leg!

Nicole: Anby and I made a bet on whether you'd help us if we pretended to be broke...

Nicole: And you actually did. You're such a kind person.

Nicole: Here, your Dennies! We were just teasing you.

Nicole: You mustn't be so easily swayed. After all, New Eridu is full of sketchy folks.

Nicole: Well, consider yourself lucky it was just us messing around. Anyone else might've swiped all the Dennies from your pocket~

I have faith in you.

Significant Trust increase with Nicole Demara

Nicole: W—Why suddenly so serious?!

Nicole: Now I'm feeling sorry...

Nicole: Um... How about I make it up to you by grabbing you a coffee?

You just lost my trust.

Nicole: Trust... Trust is mutual, right?

Trust increase with Nicole Demara

Nicole: Don't worry! If you ever need help, we Cunning Hares will go the extra mile to help you! You have my words!

Nicole: Anyway... How'bout I make it up to you by grabbing you a coffee?

(Both choices lead to the following)

Cool!

Nicole: Go ahead and order whatever you want this time. It's on me!

But I just finished my coffee...

Nicole: Then grab another one! The coffee here is really good!

You have coffee with Nicole and Anby.
It's hard to believe you get to drink a coffee paid for by Nicole...

(Idle): Nicole: Few are as kind as you out there!; Anby: Mhm, I agree with Nicole...

(Talk to Nicole again, optional): Nicole: Don't worry. While we Cunning Hares may not be able to make a great fortune, we're far from going bankrupt.

Location: Sixth Street
Sub-Location: After leaving Waterfall Soup
Time of Day: 6AM - 6PM
Day of the Week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

Agent: Nicole Demara

(Idle): Nicole: Oh, I seem to have one noodle discount coupon left...

(Talk to Nicole)

Nicole: What a coincidence! You having noodles too? How about a little deal with me?

Nicole: I'll give you this discounted noodle coupon, and you buy me a bowl of noodles.

Nicole: That's a fair deal, right?

Nicole: I'll have the Black Bowl Mushroom Noodles, minus the mushrooms~

(The player is given two of the following options)

This is the "fairest" deal I've ever heard.

Nicole: It sure is!

Nicole: What can I say? I, Nicole, am the queen of fairness~

Nicole: I can't hear the sarcasm in your voice.

I'll go right now.

Trust increase with Nicole Demara

Nicole: Huh, you agreed, just like that?

Nicole: Oh, uhh — I mean good decision!

Nicole: That's why we're friends, so loyal~

But the discount coupon was free

Nicole: It was free, but don't you have to queue up to get the coupon now!

Nicole: I saved you the trouble of queuing.

That makes sense

Trust increase with Nicole Demara

Nicole: Right! At your hourly rate, you could have made a bunch of Dennies with that time queuing!

Nicole: And all you had to do was buy me a bowl of noodles with the money you saved... You're earning money however you look at it!

I'll pass

Trust decrease with Nicole Demara

Nicole: You just don't understand interpersonal relationships!

Nicole: We've been working together all this time, it's normal to treat each other, right?

Nicole: It's just a bowl of noodles—

Did you treat the kids to noodles today?

Significant Trust increase with Nicole Demara

Nicole: Huh? Wh—Why are you suddenly mentioning that?

Nicole: Treating the kids from the orphanage to noodles...I've got no idea what you're talking about.

General Chop told me.

Nicole: He... He must have got the wrong person!

Nicole: Yeah, he must've have. He gets so many customers, it'd be normal to confuse a few, right?

Nicole: Plus he's at that age where his memory starts to get fuzzy!

Nicole: Anyway... let's just put that aside and focus on getting ourselves a bowl of noodles, okay

You enjoy noodles with Nicole.
You used Nicole's discount coupon... Of course, Nicole
isn't the one who ended up paying.

Nicole: Haaa— the noodles here are the best!

Nicole: I'll come find you next time I get another coupon~

(Idle): Nicole: This is the right way to use a noodle discount coupon!; NPC 1: What? I can get a noodle discount coupon for free just by joining the queue now?!; Liv: General Chop has organized another event. It's so generous of him.; The Man With Amnesia: It's one coupon per person, as usual... I wish I could take more...

(Talk to Nicole again, optional): Nicole: So how's it going? Have you got the hang of using discount coupons? When are you planning to pay up on your tuition with me?

Quality Time

Fun Events

Rewards

Task	Rewards	Task	Rewards
Complete the Wish Event: Promotion Genius	Inter-Knot Credit 150 Polychrome 10 Denny 10,000 Advanced Ether Chip 2	Complete a Nicole Fun Event 1 time	Denny 7,500 Official Investigator Log 2 W-Engine Power Supply 1
Complete the Wish Event: Shopping Plan (Nicole Demara)	Inter-Knot Credit 150 Polychrome 10 Denny 10,000 Advanced Ether Chip 2	Complete a Nicole Fun Event 3 times	Denny 7,500 Official Investigator Log 2 W-Engine Power Supply 1
Complete the Wish Event: Two People in a Frame	Inter-Knot Credit 150 Polychrome 10 Denny 10,000 Advanced Ether Chip 2	Complete a Nicole Fun Event 5 times	Denny 7,500 Official Investigator Log 2 W-Engine Power Supply 1
Complete the Wish Event: Changing Business Laws	Inter-Knot Credit 150 Polychrome 10 Denny 10,000 Advanced Ether Chip 2	Play Snake Duel with Nicole in Godfinger 1 time	Denny 5,000
Complete the Wish Event: Leader's Aura	Inter-Knot Credit 150 Polychrome 10 Denny 10,000 Advanced Ether Chip 2	Play Snake Duel with Nicole in Godfinger 2 times	Denny 5,000
Complete a floral design interaction event with Nicole at Dew Gardening	Denny 5,000

Hollow Zero: Withered Domain

Call For Support!

Nicole: "The Cunning Hares — now open for business!"

Receive a support Agent

▶ Nicole: Need some help? This time it's on the house!

Return

I'll hire you next time.

Nicole will not join your squad but will provide special supplies.

Windfall Too Conspicuous

(If Nicole Demara is in the squad)

Look at Nicole

Nicole is good at dealing with traps.

Seeing the Gear Coin mark, Nicole rushes forward to check it out. She immediately notices the trap and disarms it.: Nicole: "Ha, they think I'll fall for such a terrible trap?"
Nicole returns with a bag of shiny Gear Coins and not a scratch on her.: Nicole: "C'mon, Proxy! Are you worried about me getting hurt? Don't worry, the jingling of coins is the best cure for anything!"

Support Station

(If Nicole Demara is in the squad): Send a Cunning Hares' Agent to "negotiate"
Get additional supplies 3 times.

The Cunning Hares Expertise

Nicole: "Proxy! Can you give me a hand?"

While the squad is resting, Nicole suddenly asks for help.

She opens her weapon case, revealing the delicate and intricate inner structure.

Nicole: "You have a lighting function, right? Shine a light over here, I need to adjust some components."

Nicole: "Keep the light steady! If I press the wrong button, the entire thing will explode!"

Nicole waits patiently for the light. It seems "The entire thing will explode!" might not be a joke...

Use Eous' eyes to illuminate Nicole's weapon case. Hold it for 30 seconds without blinking

Illuminate Nicole's weapon case

Nicole: "Phew...! Done! As much as I love this weapon, maintaining it is a pain..."

Nicole: "I've tweaked it for more firepower. Sure, it'll take more ammo, but it'll be much stronger... good for dangerous areas."

Nicole: "Why are you giving me that look? C'mon, the Cunning Hares are professionals!"

Nicole: "We've gotta go all out when dealing with risky commissions! Even if it means taking a hit to our profits..."

Trust increase with Nicole Demara

Receive:

(Affinity) Full Firepower ×1

Cunning Hare's Sore Spot

Nicole: I can't believe those jerks we just ran into... my new nails are chipped!

Nicole: Proxy, give me a hand here! I'm cranking my weapon up to max power! Let's teach these stupid idiots... I mean, Ethereals, a lesson!

You carefully help Nicole adjust her weapon briefcase while listening to her endless curses about how she will teach her enemies a harsh lesson...

Use Eous' eyes to illuminate Nicole's weapon case. Hold it for 30 seconds without blinking

Illuminate Nicole's weapon case

Nicole: "All set! Each shot now costs 10% more, and my rage is up 100%!"

Cunning Hares' Business Philosophy

Just as you're about to set off again, Nicole pulls you back.

Nicole: "Ahem! But as I said... we Cunning Hares are professionals! We never make bad deals. I happen to have great stuff I collected while exploring! So... maybe you're interested?"

Nicole eagerly promotes the loot she collected along the way, offering to sell it all to you for just 999 Dennies.

Nicole: "It's good stuff, I mean it! How 'bout it?"

You can barely make out what's inside the box... Hopefully it's something helpful.

Accept Nicole's Offer

Spend 999 Dennies on the surprise box of materials.

Nicole: "Haha! I knew you'd come through, Proxy! Thanks for the business!"; Nicole: "Whew~ This'll make up for our recent losses~ Great!"
Nicole joyfully counts her earnings, not only handing you the loot but also giving you a big hug.
...Seems like this unexpected income couldn't have come at a better time?: Nicole: "I love clients like you who keep it simple! Thanks again!"
Upon receiving payment, Nicole swiftly opens the box and hands over all the loot inside.
Let's see what we can put to good use.: Receive: Official Investigator Log ×3

Not this time...

Reject Nicole's offer

Unsuccessful in her sales pitch, Nicole closes her box somewhat awkwardly.: Nicole: "You have no idea what you're missing out on! Don't come crying to me if you regret it!"

Hollow Zero: Lost Void

Friendly Talk

Nicole: Heheh, let's keep pushing forward and make a killing!

Nicole: As for the risks... No risk no reward, amirite?

(If Nicole is at Trust Rank: Close and has defeated the previous Boss using a heavy attack): Nicole: Proxy, could you lend a hand?; Nicole: You have a flashlight function, right? Shine a light over here, I need to adjust the components in my weapon case.; Nicole: Phew...! Done! I've adjusted it to high-efficiency mode.; Receive: (Affinity) Full Firepower ×1

Nicole Demara/Dialogue

Trust Events

Sixth Street

Quality Time

Fun Events

Rewards

Hollow Zero: Withered Domain

Call For Support!

Windfall Too Conspicuous

Support Station

The Cunning Hares Expertise

Cunning Hare's Sore Spot

Cunning Hares' Business Philosophy

Hollow Zero: Lost Void

Friendly Talk

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