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Not-So-Happy Past

Last updated 2024-10-29

Why is Lycaon so proficient?
Icon Commission Commission Description

You wondered why Lycaon knew so much about the second hand dealer. Lycaon admitted it was related to his own past. You were worried Lilac might meet with Mockingbird, so decided to find her at her tutoring class.

Dialogue

After talking to the suspicious merchant, you give Lycaon a wink.
Lycaon instantly understands, and the two of you walk to a remote area together...
Lycaon: You seem to have something about which you would like to inquire. Please, go ahead.
Icon Dialogue Talk Why do you know so much about these kinds of transactions?
Proxy: How come you know so much about this sort of thing?
Lycaon: I’ve merely dabbled a little in such things. I would not consider myself an expert.
Icon Dialogue Talk What exactly is your line of work?
Proxy: What exactly is your line of work?
Lycaon: As you can see, I am merely a normal attendant.
Lycaon: I understand your confusion, however, this concerns my past...
Lycaon: It also concerns my... nemesis.
Icon Dialogue Talk I see.
Proxy: I see. You haven’t said anything yet, but I think I get it.
Lycaon: Indeed. They are memories I would rather not bring up.
Icon Dialogue Talk Nemesis? Spill the tea.
Proxy:
(if Belle) Your nemesis... Like, certain creatures from old civilization films who may enjoy a particular crimson liquid, who perhaps fight wolf people whenever they encounter them?
"Lycaon: I believe your imagination is running away with you.
Lycaon: In any case, that past is not pleasant.
Icon Dialogue Talk Alright, I’ll let you off the hook for now.
Proxy:
(if Belle) Alright, I’ll let you off the hook for now. Guess I’ll just have to interrogate you later!
(if Wise) Alright, well I’ll let you off the hook now, but I’ll keep it in mind.
Lycaon: Thank you for your understanding. As a matter of fact, I once had dealings with these intermediaries due to... well, I had my reasons.
Icon Dialogue Talk I wanna know now.
Proxy:
(if Belle) You can’t tell us anything now? What if you forget later!
Lycaon: ...
Lycaon: This nemesis and I... we once worked together. That is the reason I once had dealings with these intermediaries.
Lycaon: Many of them are so cunning they will take advantage of any weaknesses they perceive. It takes patience and effort to deal with them.
Lycaon: If you ever come across such merchants in the future, please be careful and do not give your trust lightly.
Lycaon: Seeing as Miss Lilac has already obtained the painting, she must be meeting with the people from Mockingbird soon.
Lycaon: We must stop her before that happens...
Lycaon: She should have just finished her supplementary classes. Let’s head over and take a look.

(After heading to the cram school and talking with the students)
Excited Student: ...So, Mockingbird is a super mean phantom thieves syndicate!
Excited Student:They can get hold of anything if they want to! Not even TOPS can stop them!
Skeptical Student: Really? I’m not buying it.
Excited Student: Don’t you believe me? Their biggest case at that time was La... La... What was it again?
Lycaon: The Lymecria Hotel.
Excited Student: That’s right, that’s the one! Are you also a fan of Mockingbird?
Lycaon: Not really. I just happen to know a thing or two about them.
The students gather around Lycaon, chatting endlessly...
Seems like he’s managed to make his way into their inner circle. It’s time to ask about Lilac...
Lycaon: I’ve got a question I’d like to ask you all. Do you know Miss Lilac?
Excited Student: Sure, she’s in our cram class.
Excited Student: But I don’t think she’s here today?
Yawning Student: She was here earlier, but she’s already left. Not sure what’s up with her.
Excited Student: She’s always on about some “Companion of Justice” stuff. Totally weird, if you ask me.
Annoyed Student: Nah, you’re just getting it. She’s trying to be edgy.
Yawning Student: “Edgy”... That’s ancient...
Annoyed Student: Yeah, that trend died like last decade...
Excited Student: Oh right, at the last PTA her folks didn’t show. Some old dude came instead. I think it was her attendant.
Excited Student: I thought it was her grandpa.
Annoyed Student: But seriously, she’s loaded—she’s even got a personal chauffeur.
Yawning Student: Why doesn’t she just hire a tutor to teach her at home then?
Annoyed Student: Who knows—maybe she wants to make friends?
Yawning Student: Erm... she’s solo all the time. I feel kinda sorry for her...
Yawning Student: It’s not like there’s much we can do... Legit can’t make heads or tails of what she says.
Annoyed Student: Plus she’s always buried in her comics during breaks. I’m like, no thanks—I wouldn’t wanna hang out with someone like her...
Lilac appears at the corner...
Lilac: ...
Lycaon: Miss Lilac—

Other Languages

LanguageOfficial Name
EnglishNot-So-Happy Past
Chinese
(Simplified)
并不愉快的过往
Chinese
(Traditional)
並不愉快的過往
Japanese不愉快な過去
Korean유쾌하지 않은 과거
Yukwaehaji Aneun Gwageo
SpanishUn pasado nada agradable
FrenchUn passé pas si heureux
RussianСтарые злые деньки
Staryye zlyye den'ki
Thaiอดีตที่ไม่น่ายินดี
VietnameseQuá Khứ Không Vui Vẻ
GermanNicht so glückliche Vergangenheit
IndonesianMasa Lalu Tidak Menyenangkan
PortugueseUm Passado Não Tão Feliz

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