Prelude to Delusion
Last updated 2026-04-03
Prelude to Delusion is the second episode of Season 2 - Interlude: Encore for an Old Dream in Phaethon's Story.
Parts
- Pre-Holiday Downtime
- Welcome to 404
- Gilded Carrot Day Invitation
- Reasons for Stage Fright
- "Right on Time" Commission
- Questions About the Sprite
- A Dependable "Friend"?
- Anchor in Doubt
- Guidance from the Past
Steps
- Delusion's Prelude
- Head to 404 with (BelleBelle /
WiseWise) - Continue to 404's performance area
- Talk about the vibe at 404 with (BelleBelle /
WiseWise) - Join Aria and Nangong's conversation
- Chat with Cecilia about cheering
- Cheer for Sunna's Gilded Carrot Day song
- Hear what everyone thinks about the new song (X/3)
- Listen to Sunna's improved rhythm
- Hear what Cecilia has to say
- Learn about the Wishing Sprite from Nangong and Sunna
- Ask Aria about the Wishing Sprite
- Head to 404 with (BelleBelle /
Gameplay Notes
- During step 1, the player will enter Quality Time with (BelleBelle /
WiseWise).
Dialogue
- You quickly pack your things and rush back to the workshop, only to find that (BelleBelle /
WiseWise) and Fairy are already inside.
Everything seems to have gone back to the way it was before heading to Waifei Peninsula.
Pre-Holiday Downtime
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Pre-Holiday DowntimeVideo Summary: This long-abandoned venue's about to get a fresh start.
Story Description: Back at the video store, Fairy reports that the data cleanup is progressing slowly, putting Proxy's work on hold for now. At 18's request, (WiseWise /
- Fairy: Progress update: Maintenance on the HDD System database is complete. Redundant data cleanup is at 87.4%.
Is it just my imagination...?- The numbers don't look right.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Hmm? If I'm remembering right, this cleanup progress looks the same as before we left Suibian Temple?Hmm? If I'm remembering right, this cleanup progress looks the same as before we left Suibian Temple? Tooltip for Hmm? If I'm remembering right, this cleanup progress looks the same as before we left Suibian Temple?ⓘ /
Huh? Why do I feel like... the cleanup progress is a bit stuck compared to when we were at Suibian Temple?Huh? Why do I feel like... the cleanup progress is a bit stuck compared to when we were at Suibian Temple?) - Fairy: Notification: Unknown data interference detected. Cleanup progress is slower than expected. Background processing is recommended. To accelerate the process, consider activating Full-Force Mode.
- (SiblingSibling): (What isWhat is /
What'sWhat's) "Full-Force Mode"? - Fairy: In Full-Force Mode, all of my computing power is routed into a single dedicated thread. During that time, processing speed increases by 120%...
- Fairy: Power and data usage will spike by 200%, and nearby users may experience some network disruption.
- (SiblingSibling): (Run it in the background! Do it now!Run it in the background! Do it now! /
...Then let's just run it in the background....Then let's just run it in the background.) - Fairy: Transferred to background processing.
- Fairy: During processing, I will plan your schedule. Based on past travel records from Master and Second Assistant, I have generated the following recommendations —
- At some point, 18 pushed open the workshop door and was patiently waiting off to the side.
Trip planning on hold! As the "guilty shop owner," you must hear out what the "employee taking care of the shop" has to say first— - 18: Ehn-na, en-na-nah? (Master, if you're free... could you help me drop off this videotape at 404 on the corner?)
- A good manager's gotta do what a good manager's gotta do!
- I'm on it.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Of course, 18. Just hand me the tape. As a responsible video store manager, I'll head out right away.Of course, 18. Just hand me the tape. As a responsible video store manager, I'll head out right away. /
Of course — A good manager's gotta do what a good manager's gotta do! Just hand me the tape, I'll go right away!Of course — A good manager's gotta do what a good manager's gotta do! Just hand me the tape, I'll go right away!) - 18: Ehn-nah... (Thank you, Master...)
- After handing a musical videotape to you, 18 leaves, satisfied.
- (SiblingSibling): Looks like (Wise's already got plansWise's already got plans /
Belle's schedule is booked upBelle's schedule is booked up) before Jane arrives? In that case, Fairy, (generate an exclusive leisure itinerary just for the Assistant Manager!generate an exclusive leisure itinerary just for the Assistant Manager! / mind generating an exclusive itinerary just for the Assistant Manager?mind generating an exclusive itinerary just for the Assistant Manager?) - Fairy: Roger that. Evaluating transportation options, event appeal, and other variables to generate a new plan...
- Fairy: Confirm plan: 404 Livehouse.
- (SiblingSibling): (...Huh? So my destination's still the same as Wise's?...Huh? So my destination's still the same as Wise's? /
...What? So my destination is the same as Belle's?...What? So my destination is the same as Belle's?) Fairy, we don't do that whole absolute fairness thing in our family— - Fairy: During routine information filtering, I noticed a rise in online posts mentioning "404 Live Music" and "Angels of Delusion." It was a reasonable conclusion.
- (SiblingSibling): (A reasonable conclusion...A reasonable conclusion...) So when you said you were busy, you were actually keeping tabs on that little idol group from 404? (Unlike me, I hardly have time to follow them at all~Unlike me, I hardly have time to follow them at all~ /
I haven't seen a single update about them since last time.I haven't seen a single update about them since last time.) - Fairy: ...Negative. The strongest AI assistant in New Eridu remains fully dedicated to the Master's commissions and has never been negligent...
- (SiblingSibling): (Alright, I'm just joking! But Fairy, you heard it too. Public Security is searching for an illegal intelligent entity lurking in the city... so be careful, okay? Don't let them mistake you for one!Alright, I'm just joking! But Fairy, you heard it too. Public Security is searching for an illegal intelligent entity lurking in the city... so be careful, okay? Don't let them mistake you for one! Tooltip for Alright, I'm just joking! But Fairy, you heard it too. Public Security is searching for an illegal intelligent entity lurking in the city... so be careful, okay? Don't let them mistake you for one!ⓘ /
Heh, I was only kidding. But Fairy, you heard it too, right? Public Security thinks an illegal intelligent entity is behind the recent incidents. So stay sharp, okay? Don't let them mistake you for one...Heh, I was only kidding. But Fairy, you heard it too, right? Public Security thinks an illegal intelligent entity is behind the recent incidents. So stay sharp, okay? Don't let them mistake you for one...) - Fairy would never!
- Public Security's probably just looking to work with us.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Belle, don't scare Fairy. She'sBelle, don't scare Fairy. She's /
Wise, you're way too cautious! Fairy'sWise, you're way too cautious! Fairy's) always careful and we've already (reported toreported to / checked in withchecked in with) Qingyi, so there shouldn't be any problem. That commission... It's probably just because they need Fairy's (help.help. / help, right?help, right?) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): Besides, I think Fairy's recommendation is pretty good! Since we're free anyway, why don't we drop the tape 18 brought over off at 404 and check the place out while we're there?
- You take the videotape that 18 asked you to bring to "404" and head out with (BelleBelle /
WiseWise).
Familiar route, unfamiliar destination...
- (Ongoing)
- (SiblingSibling): I was getting used to seeing 404 (empty all the timeempty all the time /
always emptyalways empty), never thought they'd manage to open before Gilded Carrot Day... - (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Think we might run into Sunna and the others if we go now?Think we might run into Sunna and the others if we go now? /
If we go now, do you think we'll run into Sunna and the others?If we go now, do you think we'll run into Sunna and the others?) - (SiblingSibling): (Maybe! I wonder when we'll get to see them perform on stage~Maybe! I wonder when we'll get to see them perform on stage~ /
Maybe? I'm actually kinda looking forward to seeing them perform on stage...Maybe? I'm actually kinda looking forward to seeing them perform on stage...)
- (Idle, next to Waterfall Soup)
- NPC 1: 404 is finally reopening...
- NPC 2: When will we be able to watch shows here?
- (Idle, near Sage in a Barrel)
- NPC 3: Is there gonna be a show at 404 on Gilded Carrot Day evening?
- NPC 4: They haven't even opened and you're already thinking about Gilded Carrot Day?
- (Talk to Ari)
- Ari: Oh, it's you two! You're... friends of the Angels of Delusion, and managers of that video store on the corner, right?
- We came for a walk.
- And to drop off some tapes.
- Ari: Huh? That was quick... I thought it'd take a while.
- Ari: After all, that little Bangboo in the shop looked like it was really struggling when it was digging through those videotapes...
- ...The manager is back now!
- ...Either way, thanks for your patronage!
- Ari: Well then, thanks for the delivery, Manager!
- Ari: But according to 404's operating hours, we don't have any shows on at this time... so I'm afraid we can't offer you any of our services.
- Ari: ...Oh! Right, if you're here looking for Sunna and the others, go ahead!
- Ari: Head down the stairs and you'll get to the drinks stand and performance area. Want me to show you the way?
- Nah, we'll head down ourselves.
- (Ongoing)
- (SiblingSibling): (Wise! You're so slow—hurry up and get over here!Wise! You're so slow—hurry up and get over here! /
Belle? Let's check out what's going on downstairs.Belle? Let's check out what's going on downstairs.)
- (Approach the marked area)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Over here's the drinks stand and rest area...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): This place is so hidden away, but it's a whole different world once you go (downstairs.downstairs. /
downstairs~downstairs~)
- (Talk to (BelleBelle /
WiseWise)) - (SiblingSibling): Doesn't seem like we picked the best time to stop by, (Wise!Wise! /
Belle...Belle...) It's pretty quiet when there are no (shows...shows... / shows.shows.) - Looks like Fairy's recommendation wasn't so hot.
- So should we head back for today?
- (SiblingSibling): (Wait, I think I hear singing!Wait, I think I hear singing! /
Hold on, do I hear someone singing?Hold on, do I hear someone singing?) Is that coming from the (studio?studio? / studio...?studio...?)
Welcome to 404
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Welcome to 404"Video Summary: New plans for Gilded Carrot Day night.
- (A cinematic plays)
- Nangong Yu: Turn heartbeats into tempo
- Belle: Is that... Nangong's voice?
- Nangong Yu: Make every step feel
- Nangong Yu: Light as we go
- (Nangong Yu merrily emerges from backstage, singing Sunna's song)
- (Sunna chases after her)
- Sunna: Nangong! C'mon, not so loud!
- Nangong Yu: Lalala...
- Sunna: Give the music back!
- Nangong Yu: No can do~
- Nangong Yu: It's almost Gilded Carrot Day...
- Nangong Yu: As they say, practice makes perfect
- Nangong Yu: Let's...
- (Sunna strikes at her with her mallet and they tussle over the music draft)
- Aria: Nangong! Sunna!
- Aria: Ugh, stop that!
- Aria: (I–I'm... lagging out...)
- (Sunna gains the upper hand and the draft flies onto Wise's face)
- Aria: Um, apologies, Manager...
- Sunna: I'm so sorry! If I hadn't...
- Nangong Yu: Yeah, my bad...
- Wise: No worries
- (Someone else exits the backstage door)
- Cecilia: Darlings~
- Cecilia: I found those records you were talking about–
- Cecilia: Oh, well now... who exactly do we have here?
- (Cinematic ends)
Gilded Carrot Day Invitation
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Gilded Carrot Day InvitationVideo Summary: Witness them standing on their tiptoes, reaching out to touch their "delusions."
Story Description: Upon learning that the Angels of Delusion's first live show is scheduled for Gilded Carrot Day that night, you agree to attend. With time running short, however, they face a double challenge, lacking both funds and popularity.
- Nangong Yu: Sorry, Managers... letting you see things this chaotic is totally my failure as the leader of Angels of Delusion!
- Sunna: That's right, Nangong, it was your failure.
- Nangong Yu: ...Ahem. As compensation, allow us to offer you two extremely sought-after tickets to the Gilded Carrot Day special show, "For the Delulus"!
- Nangong Yu: This will be Angels of Delusion's first live performance, and tickets are practically impossible to get right now~
- Aria: ...That's right, "impossible to get"!
- Nangong Yu: Even though we, Angels of Delusion, are hosting the show, we can't give out tickets as we please. But since what happened just now was our fault, we'll be sure to have tickets sent to you later!
- Really?
- Then we'll...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I see, well then, Belle and II see, well then, Belle and I /
Really? Then my brother and IReally? Then my brother and I) will gladly accept your kindness. It's the performance on the night of Gilded Carrot Day, right? - (SiblingSibling): (Wise! How are you already in full-on holiday mode — what about "that thing" we were asked to handle?Wise! How are you already in full-on holiday mode — what about "that thing" we were asked to handle? /
Belle, you just naturally slipped into full on holiday mode... But, we still got that "thing" we were asked to handle...Belle, you just naturally slipped into full on holiday mode... But, we still got that "thing" we were asked to handle...) - Aria: Ah! So Manager also has other business to attend to...
- (SiblingSibling): Yeah, (there is still something we need to deal with...there is still something we need to deal with... /
we've still got some stuff to take care of...we've still got some stuff to take care of...) so we might not be able to make it on the night of Gilded Carrot Day... - The girls deflate in an instant.
- Aria: Our tickets were returned so fast...
- Sunna: I knew it... Bragging about how our tickets are "impossible to get" wasn't gonna work at all! Nobody wants them even though they're free! I knew Nangong's lies never hold up long, but... but not this quick...
- Nangong Yu: *sigh* Nothing we can do, I guess... We can't hold up the Manager's work...
- Sunna: Oh man, what do we dooo!?
- (SiblingSibling): Uh... (wait a second!wait a second! /
Hold on...Hold on...) If (everything goeseverything goes / things gothings go) smoothly, we should be able to wrap it up before Gilded Carrot (Day!Day! / Day—Day—) Maybe we can still make it to the show, right? - ...That's right.
- Right..?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): ((Ugh, Belle already surrendered. What else can I even say at this point...)(Ugh, Belle already surrendered. What else can I even say at this point...) /
(Ugh, why did he just give in like that... What am I even supposed to say now!)(Ugh, why did he just give in like that... What am I even supposed to say now!)) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): Since (BelleBelle /
WiseWise)'s all for it, we'll (definitelydefinitely) try our best to make (it...it... / it!it!) - Cecilia: How nice~ Now your show's one step closer to being "impossible to get"~
- (I've been wondering...)
- (This instructor looks really familiar...)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I've been wondering... is this their instructor? She looks a bit like... someone I know.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (But if it really was Lady Cersea, how could everyone stay so calm...? Never mind, I'll just pretend it's a (coincidence.coincidence. /
coincidence!coincidence!)) - Nangong Yu: ...Ah, right, I forgot! Ms. Cecilia hasn't met you guys yet. This is Belle, and this is Wise.
- Nangong Yu: They run the video store down the street called Random Play. They've helped us out before, and their store's doing pretty well, too. The number of visitors they get just barely surpasses what we get on our fanpage~
- Sunna: Nangong! That's a little rude...
- ...That's been the case recently indeed.
- ...Slightly surpasses?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): ...Ahem. (BelleBelle /
WiseWise) and I have been away, so the Bangboo have been running the video store and, yeah, business slowed down. (And that still slightly surpasses your fanpage...?And that still slightly surpasses your fanpage...? / But does that still slightly surpass your online page?But does that still slightly surpass your online page?) - Sunna: ...Turns out everyone here is equally rude.
- Aria: Mm... It's fine, really! Belle and Wise already know what we're like...
- Sunna: Sooo...
- Sunna: Can a barely noticed group like us, with fewer fans than a niche video store, seriously host a show?
- A niche video store...
- Our member count isn't that tragic!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): N—Niche video store, huh... (In a way, I guess that means you're acknowledging our taste. And our membership... isn't exactly small, right?In a way, I guess that means you're acknowledging our taste. And our membership... isn't exactly small, right? /
I'm not sure whether that's supposed to compliment our taste or insult it. But for the record, we have plenty of members!I'm not sure whether that's supposed to compliment our taste or insult it. But for the record, we have plenty of members!) - (SiblingSibling): That's right, and our members (really trust usreally trust us /
trust us a lottrust us a lot). One loyal member even topped up 500,000 Dennies (in one go!in one go! / for us once.for us once.) - Sunna: 500,000 Dennies?! With that kind of money, we could finish all the stage setup and promo materials for the show...
- Nangong Yu: All of that would only cost 500,000 Dennies...
- Sunna: Well, we didn't even add any costumes or promotion... It's the only way we can save money...
- The money from the tickets...
- Should be enough, right?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): If ticket sales go smoothly, the funds for preparing the (showshow /
show...show...) shouldn't be a problem, right? - Sunna: But... will our tickets really sell?
- Sunna: Just like Nangong mentioned, this is our first-ever in-person performance...
- Sunna: If we fail, Angels of Delusion will be stuck on our online page, posting videos every day while counting a handful of views... Ugh, I don't want that!
- Nangong Yu: Sunna, pull yourself together!
- Nangong Yu: Your new song's pretty much done, right? Let's give it a listen — Maybe the Manager can offer some feedback too?
- Us?
- I'm afraid we...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Belle and I probably can't offer much advice on the music. But we're really interested in Sunna's new song—Belle and I probably can't offer much advice on the music. But we're really interested in Sunna's new song— /
My brother and I... probably can't offer much good advice when it comes to music. But we're totally interested in hearing Sunna's work!My brother and I... probably can't offer much good advice when it comes to music. But we're totally interested in hearing Sunna's work!) Could we have the honor of hearing the demo? - Sunna: Ah... that song...? It's still just an early draft...
- Aria: ...But it's so good! Nangong didn't even get through the whole song. Sunna, let us listen!
- Sunna: O—Okay... I—I need to make some preparations. I can't embarrass myself in front of the Manager. Ms. Cecilia, could you take a listen to this part for me?
- Cecilia leads Sunna to the side of the stage to go over her questions.
Sunna was the concerned one, but now... Aria also looks uncertain.
- (Ongoing)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Sunna's still getting ready... Nangong and Aria seem to be chatting about something. I'll go listen to them.)
- (Idle, on stage)
- Sunna: Ms. Cecilia, listen to this...
- Cecilia: We can ease up the rhythm a bit~
- (Idle)
- Nangong Yu: Don't be nervous...
- Aria: I'm not nervous, just... a little worried, that's all...
- (Talk to Nangong Yu and Aria)
Reasons for Stage Fright
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Reasons for Stage FrightVideo Summary: Witness them standing on their tiptoes, reaching out to touch their "delusions."
Story Description: Aria shows signs of nervousness about her debut performance. Nangong encourages her, even mentioning that her voice reminds him [sic] of the legendary diva Cersea, but it's still not enough to ease her doubts.
- Nangong Yu: ...We've already made it this far, you two can't back down now. Besides, this is advice from the Wishing Sprite we're talking about...
- Aria: I—I know, I'm really looking forward to finishing the show with everyone! It's just... I'm a little worried...
- Aria: Huh? Manager?
- What's weighing on your mind, Aria?
- (Tell a joke to lighten the mood)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Aria, you seemed a bit troubled just (now, so I came to see if you needed any help.now, so I came to see if you needed any help. /
now. Is there anything I could help you with?now. Is there anything I could help you with?) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): After all, as the Manager, (I've picked up quite a bit of experience running Random Play, so I can offer a few pointers on selling tickets as well.I've picked up quite a bit of experience running Random Play, so I can offer a few pointers on selling tickets as well. /
I've played a huge part in Random Play's business, so when it comes to sales, I guess that makes me your senior, Aria!I've played a huge part in Random Play's business, so when it comes to sales, I guess that makes me your senior, Aria!) - (SiblingSibling): Says the Manager who's never worked the front desk and leaves tape sorting and restocking to (me!me! /
me...me...) - (SiblingSibling): (IfIf /
And ifAnd if) we're talking about why business has been slow lately, you really owe 18 an apology, (WiseWise / BelleBelle). - Nangong Yu: ...Wow. I always thought the little issues Angels of Delusion had were just because the three of us spent so much time together. Cause y'know, a little friction is hard to avoid.
- Nangong Yu: But now that I see it, a duo doesn't seem all that harmonious either...
- Aria: Pfft... It's not that we don't get along! It's just that Sunna and I, uh... need some encouragement from time to time.
- Nangong Yu: Alright~ Well, since the Manager's trying so hard to help, why don't you just tell them what you're worried about, Aria?
- Aria: Honestly, it's just that... we've never performed in front of a live audience before. We've only ever posted videos online.
- Aria: A live performance... means being up close with our fans, just like this, face-to-face, seeing each other clearly.
- Aria, you look great.
- What are you worried about, Aria?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (You're a natural performer, Aria, and I'm sure you'll look pretty up on stage. Are you feeling a bit worried because you've never done a live show before?You're a natural performer, Aria, and I'm sure you'll look pretty up on stage. Are you feeling a bit worried because you've never done a live show before? /
Aria, you look so pretty. You're made for being on stage! Is it just stage fright since you've never done a live show before?Aria, you look so pretty. You're made for being on stage! Is it just stage fright since you've never done a live show before?) - Aria: No, I'm not that great...
- Aria: Ah... What I mean is... sometimes I really do doubt whether I'm someone who can stand on stage in front of everyone.
- Nangong Yu: Aria...
- Aria: Ahem! I–I'm just overthinking it!
- Nangong Yu: Oh please, if even you don't have the confidence to get up on stage, what's poor Sunna supposed to do~
- Nangong Yu: After all, although no one's seen you in person, everyone's heard your voice before...[Note 1]
- (SiblingSibling): (Now that you put it that way... yeah, ever since we first met Aria, I've felt like her voice sounded really familiar!Now that you put it that way... yeah, ever since we first met Aria, I've felt like her voice sounded really familiar! /
Now that you mention it... ever since I first met you all, I've had this feeling that Aria's voice sounded familiar.Now that you mention it... ever since I first met you all, I've had this feeling that Aria's voice sounded familiar.) - Nangong Yu: It really sounds like that singer who used to be the talk of the whole city, right?
- You meet (BelleBelle /
WiseWise)'s eyes... and you can tell (sheshe / hehe)'s thinking the same thing.
Ms. Cecilia's face, Aria's voice... there's a trace of Cersea in both. Is that really just a coincidence? - But Aria doesn't look encouraged by those words at all.
- Aria: That was a long time ago! And back then, I wasn't even...
- Sunna's voice comes from the microphone nearby—
- Aria: Anyway, let's go see how Sunna's doing. I really want to hear the rest of that song!
- Cecilia: Just listening might be a little boring... How about joining in, Manager?
- Cecilia: Get into the rhythm, hit the right beats... and you'll feel the pulse of the song! Try cheering Sunna on with Biggest Fan. It'll be fun, trust me~
- Sunna: Y—Yeah, that's right!
- Sunna: B—B—B—But this song's still just a rough draft right now! Manager, if you've got any thoughts and suggestions, remember to tell me, okay?
- Sunna: I wanna carefully polish and perfect this song with everyone...
- Cecilia: That sounds great~ So Manager, what do you say?
- Alright, lemme give it a try. (Calibrate rhythm)
- Let's get started! (Skip calibration)
- (Continue to next step)
- (If calibration was exited)[verification needed]
- Cecilia: I see you get it! Do you want to try again before Sunna's all done?
- I'll try again.
- I've already got it.
- (Continue to next step)
- (Bubble, if calibration was started)
- System: First up, let's talk about Screen Calibration.
- System: Scrolling note blocks will appear in the horizontal bar area.
- System: When the note block overlaps with the judgment frame, tap the blank area belowtap the blank area below/press F or J/press
/press 
to complete a judgment. - System: Press 5 times to complete screen calibration.
- System: Once screen calibration is complete, you can proceed to the next step. Give it a shot!
- (After completing Display Calibration)
- System: Next up is Audio Calibration.
- System: This step requires game audio to be enabled. Wired headsets are recommended for the best experience.
- System: Next up, a looping audio track will play.
- System: When you hear the fourth drumbeat, tap the blank area belowtap the blank area below/press F or J/press /press to complete a judgment
- System: Audio calibration is completed after 5 successful hits.
- Cecilia: Looks like Sunna and the others are ready! Manager, how about we show her some support?
- Sure!
- (Start rhythm minigame: "Codename: Heartfelt Rock - First Edition (Excerpt)")
- (Open tutorials [Gameplay Guide] Basic Controls 1 and [Gameplay Guide] Basic Controls 2)
- In a bit.
- (Talking to Cecilia again repeats dialogue)
- (Idle, if exited)
- Cecilia: Don't worry, Sunna~
- Biggest Fan: En-nah! Enneh! (Sunna! You got this!)
- Biggest Fan: En-nah! Enna! (I'm here! Cheering you on!)
- (After completing the minigame)
- Sunna: No... feels like something's missing...
- Nangong Yu: Is it the rhythm? Or is it the melody?
- Aria: There's something off with both... but I can't quite put my finger on it. Gimme a moment, Sunna. Lemme sort through this...
- Nangong Yu: Hmm, I need to think on it too...
- Sunna: Okay then. If you have any ideas, make sure you tell me!
- The three Angels of Delusion scatter, each mulling over that melody...
- Cecilia: Huh? The little angels aren't huddled together... Looks like they each have their own ideas and don't want to disturb each other's flow.
- But sitting trying to puzzle through things alone...
- Probably won't work out too well either, huh?
- Cecilia: Yeah...
- Cecilia: At a time like this, my interference isn't quite appropriate. I wouldn't want them mistaking my suggestions for instructions.
- Cecilia: But, Manager, if you're not too busy, could you stay for a bit longer and help be their sounding board? Your input could really help them sort through their thoughts and ideas.
- Sure!
- I'll go right now.
- (Talk to Sunna)
- Sunna: Manager! Good thing you're here...
- Sunna: I wanted to ask: what do you think? Anything in that song just now we could tweak or polish?
- Sunna: But, I mainly handle the composition... So if you've got feedback on other stuff, Manager, it might be a bit hard for me to wrap my head around...
- Could you tell me your inspirations for the composition?
- Could we talk about syncing up the choreography?
- Sunna: Ah, that's... I dunno if I can really...
- Sunna: Got any other suggestions, Manager?
- Could you tell me your inspirations for the composition?
- Sunna: Of course!
- Sunna: My original idea was to write a "slice of life" kinda song... One that captures those ordinary yet bright moments we Angels of Delusion go through.
- Sunna: But this rhythm right now... it's a bit too plain? Like it doesn't grab the audience's attention at all...
- Everyday life is meant to be plain and simple.
- Sunna: I—I see...
- Sunna: So this song... was it doomed from the start to never catch on?
- ...I guess?
- Sunna: Then... do I need to find a whole new angle to write this from...?
- ...No way!
- Sunna: Hmm? Got any ideas, Manager?
- (Both choices lead to the following)
- Then, how about we highlight the bright moments of everyday life?
- Then, how about we highlight the bright moments of everyday life?
- Sunna: Bright moments... of everyday life?
- Sunna: True... all kinds of emotions ripple through even our ordinary, everyday life... like dipping your hand in a stream and feeling the occasional nibble of a curious little fish...
- Sunna: But how do I get the audience to resonate with that...
- The rhythm...
- The stage setup...
- Sunna: S—S—S—Stage setup?
- Sunna: I really appreciate your suggestions, but truth is, we don't have any spare Dennies to spend on such... luxuries...
- The rhythm...
- Sunna: I can add some little adjustments to the original rhythm, making it more lively, and let the audience feel the pulse beneath the calm...
- Sunna: ...Ah, thanks for the tip, Manger! [sic] Inspiration has struck!
- Seems like you have a plan now.
- I won't keep you then.
- (Talk to Nangong Yu)
- Nangong Yu: What a headache...
- Nangong Yu: Manager? Since you're here too, how about you help us brainstorm some ideas for Sunna?
- Nangong Yu: Ahem, truth is, when it comes to arranging music... I know nothing. But if we're talking about the overall vibe... maybe I can help with that.
- No, I think we need to focus on the arrangement first.
- Nangong Yu: ...Huh? You're quite stubborn, huh Manager?
- Nangong Yu: Then I guess you should talk with Sunna and Aria first... 'Cause honestly, I've got nothing.
- Nangong Yu: —So, you're not just saying that 'cause you don't wanna talk to me, right, Manager?
- ...Of course not.
- Let's think about the kind of performance you want to present.
- Alright, then let's think about the kind of performance you want to present.
- Nangong Yu: Er... Actually, while Sunna was performing, I was already thinking about the choreography for this song.
- Nangong Yu: Positioning, holding hands, flowing wave-like movements... I want to express the emotions from Sunna's composition through dance, but it still feels like something's missing.
- Nangong Yu: How about... you tell me what you heard in that piece just now?
- Ordinary but vibrant everyday life.
- A painful, tragic chapter from the past.
- Nangong Yu: ...You're messing with me, right?
- Nangong Yu: Sure, this part doesn't have any soaring melodies or particularly intense rhythms, but...
- Nangong Yu: There's no way it'd elicit ideas of tragedy or suffering, right?!
- Just messing with you, relax~
- I guess it's... ordinary, but vibrant?
- Nangong Yu: Yeah... same.
- Nangong Yu: It's like a brook, shimmering under the moonlight... not a bad melody at all! But after listening to it, it feels like it's still missing something.
- Nangong Yu: So how do we keep this vibe going while making sure we can keep hold of the audience's attention...?
- A piercing high note!
- Nangong Yu: A high note?
- Nangong Yu: We've done that in previous pieces before. Aria can always give that crisp, bright feeling with her high notes. But in this part...
- Nangong Yu: I mean, it's the opening of the song — wouldn't that be kinda weird?
- Then how about...
- ...Adding some skips to your steps?
- A few bouncy skips?
- Nangong Yu: Skipping, huh...
- Nangong Yu: I get what you're saying, Manager. You mean at certain key spots, livelier moves would suit us better than the usual style, right?
- Nangong Yu: So when it comes to arranging the melody, I guess it's similar... Ah, I've got it! Thanks, Manager~
- Nangong Yu: And after that discussion just now... count me as a hardcore supporter of your taste in music from today on!
- Should I say thanks?
- Thanks... I guess.
- (Talk to Aria)
- Aria: Manager? You heard it too, right? Sunna's new song for Gilded Carrot Day is soooo good!
- Aria: But as the finisher for our debut show, it definitely needs some polish... I don't have any solid ideas yet, so could you help me brainstorm?
- Aria: So... where should we start?
- Aria: Oh, and Manager! When you hear the name "Angels of Delusion," what kind of performance would you expect?
- Eccentric, lively, and imaginative.
- Strict synchronity and precision.
- Aria: Uh... your expectations sure are... unexpected, Manager...
- Aria: Then I'm afraid the three of us are gonna have to disappoint you. Even if you stack up all our combined strictness and professionalism, we probably... wouldn't be able to last an hour on that show.
- Aria: Even if we put together some strict, well-crafted act, it'd probably just clash with the whole vibe of the show...
- Seems like that's the complete opposite of what you do.
- Eccentric, lively... and imaginative?
- Aria: Ooh~ I love the way you put it!
- Aria: You're right... We're the Angels of Delusion, and the world we show our audience... should totally have that dreamy vibe to it!
- Aria: Don't get me wrong — I love the vibe with Sunna's composition, strumming her guitar and just letting the story flow... but our finale can't be complete without that taste of dreamy delusion.
- Aria: But besides expressing our own Angels of Delusion style through this song, we also gotta consider Gilded Carrot Day...
- Aria: What kinda topics would go well with the crowd showing up at 404 on Gilded Carrot Day night?
- A night of reunion, family gathered together.
- Aria: "Reunion"...? Yeah, that does seem very Gilded Carrot Day-esque...
- Aria: But will people choose to gather at 404? Will the Delulus... bring their parents and kids... Maybe even their cat or dog... to the show?
- Aria: ...W—Well, I mean, it's not like they can't! But wouldn't that be kinda... weird?
- If you put it like that...
- It's more like a vibe of excitement and anticipation for the future.
- Heart racing, hope and aspirations for the new year.
- Aria: Hm, you've noticed it too, right manager? A lot of our Delulus... are pretty unique. And what they're all hoping for from Gilded Carrot Day isn't exactly typical either.
- Aria: Actually... it's like a mutual understanding, you know? As our dear composer and the soul of the Angels of Delusion, Sunna's pretty unique too!
- Aria: Sure, she usually seems all sweet and gentle, always getting shy...
- Aria: But I also heard her say: "When I get nervous, I just wanna find a crack in the ground... and shove the entire audience in there!" That totally freaked me out back then!
- Aria: Not sure if it's 'cause she's nervous for our debut... but from what I can tell, Sunna hasn't let her usual style shine through in this song...
- It's Gilded Carrot Day, after all. Maybe it's better to play it safe?
- Aria: ...Oh, you think so too, Manager?
- Aria: But wouldn't it be a total waste if you don't show the audience your complete, authentic self for this?
- You're right...
- We should encourage Sunna to stay true to herself!
- It's your debut, you guys should show the world your unique style!
- Aria: That's exactly what I was thinking!
- Aria: ...But honestly, without you backing me up, I wouldn't have the guts to tell Sunna...
- Aria: Anyway, thanks for the talk, Manager...
- Aria: "As Angels of Delusion, we don't want to clip our own wings. Even if what we're playing is... a discordant note." — That's what I'll tell Sunna!
- Aria: ...Ahem, okay, maybe that's a liiittle too dramatic. Sunna's song probably won't be that out there...
- As long as it's something you all vibe with...
- ...It's guaranteed to be good!
- (After talking to everyone)
- Sunna: Nangong, Aria! Thanks to the Manager's help, I've got ideas for revisions!
- Sunna: No big changes... mostly just tweaking the rhythm and flow.
- Sunna: What about you two? If you've got ideas, c'mon, spill it, right now, all of it!
- Nangong Yu: Hmm... From my perspective, the melody before was nice and all, but it felt like it was missing some bounce, y'know?
- Nangong Yu: Considering we've got choreography and rehearsals to work through, things might feel a bit flat overall?
- Sunna: Oh—I get what you mean! What about you, Aria?
- Aria: Ah, I think! You must've toned down your own style in the song so the performance would go smoothly and the songs would click with more people.
- Aria: But as the Angels of Delusion, it'll be a waste if we don't have any delusion, dreamy vibes in a song so pivotal to us!
- Sunna: R—Really...? But...
- Nangong Yu: "But"~
- Sunna: ...Hmph! Nangong, you're look [sic] at me like I'm some scaredy-cat again, aren't you! But I'm not backing down — I hear you and Aria, loud and clear!
- Sunna: But once we rearrange it, the cheering's gonna get way more complicated...
- Sunna: Manager, wanna try it with Biggest Fan and me?
- Alright, let's give it a shot.
- (Start rhythm minigame: "Codename: Heartfelt Rock - Fine-Tuned (Excerpt)")
- (Open tutorial [Gameplay Guide] Basic Controls 3)
- (After completing the minigame)
"Right on Time" Commission
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"Right on Time" CommissionVideo Summary: Witness them standing on their tiptoes, reaching out to touch their "delusions."
Story Description: With the band facing a financial crunch, Aria decides to accept a Hollow commission at the Wishing Sprite's suggestion to raise funds for the performance. Meanwhile, Cecilia appears to have a favor to ask.
- Cecilia: Manager, your cheering lines up perfectly with Sunna's beat!
- Cecilia: Maybe next time you could join Sunna for my vocal class?
- Sure.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): So you're the vocal coach for Angels of (Delusion.Delusion. /
Delusion...Delusion...) (When I get the chance, I'll swing by and pick up a few tips from you.When I get the chance, I'll swing by and pick up a few tips from you. / I'm definitely sneaking into one of your lessons!I'm definitely sneaking into one of your lessons!) - Cecilia: Always welcome~ So, what about the other Manager? What do you think of Sunna's song?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): So you're the vocal coach for Angels of (Delusion.Delusion. /
- I'm good.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): So you're the vocal coach for Angels of Delusion. (ButBut /
But...But...) I don't think vocal lessons are really my thing... - Cecilia: Looks like I haven't earned your trust yet... What about the other Manager? What do you think of Sunna's song?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): So you're the vocal coach for Angels of Delusion. (ButBut /
- (SiblingSibling): I may not know much about (music... but when I heard this songmusic... but when I heard this song /
music but... from what I've heard so farmusic but... from what I've heard so far), it filled me with hope, so I'm sure it's a great one! - Sunna: Th—Thank you for saying that! But, Manager, are you sure you're not good with music? Because, honestly... my biggest dream is to write songs that bring hope!
- (SiblingSibling): (Really?! I feel so honored!Really?! I feel so honored! /
Really? I’m honored to hear it.Really? I’m honored to hear it.) - Nangong Yu: Nice work, Sunna. If you can talk like this while selling tickets, there's no way people won't buy them!
- Sunna: Nangong! I'm being sincere!
- Aria: I can back that up! Sunna said the same thing to me, so it looks like you really are her kindred spirit, Manager!
- Cecilia: Alright, everyone loves Sunna's song, and if we want more people to hear it, we should start thinking about the Gilded Carrot Day performance.
- Nangong Yu: Sunna just said that we'll need about 500,000 Dennies to prepare for the show, right?
- Nangong Yu: If I'm not mistaken, the lottery ticket I bought is about to be drawn — and the top prize is something like 500,000 Dennies. What if...
- Sunna: What if you happened to hit the jackpot...
- Nangong Yu: Mm-hmm~
- Sunna: Then you'd have an extra 500,000 Dennies in your account — but that doesn't help with our performance budget at all!
- Sunna: Nangong, you fool! I know you've always been super lucky, but how can you still be bragging about it at a time like this?!
- Nangong Yu: ...
- Aria: ...Sunna is right!
- (I think Nangong didn't mean it like that.)
- (I should probably change the subject.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I feel (likelike /
like...like...) Nangong meant she'd spend the winnings on the show. But Sunna... isn't picking up on the hint at all.) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): It's (alright, we'vealright, we've /
okay! We'veokay! We've) still got all the tickets! - Aria: It's gonna take a while to sell all of them...
- Aria: But I just asked the Wishing Sprite... It recommended a Hollow commission to me, and the commission fee happens to be 500,000 Dennies!
- (The Wishing Sprite...)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): ("The Wishing Sprite"... Aria's mentioned (it a few times. Sounds justit a few times. Sounds just /
that a few times... Totally soundsthat a few times... Totally sounds) like the kind of fairy tale a little girl would believe in.) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Still, (this commission means heading into a Hollow.this commission means heading into a Hollow. /
entering the Hollow is no joke, andentering the Hollow is no joke, and) Fairy tales won't save your skin from Ethereals... I'd better dig deeper if I get the chance.) - Sunna: But... that's your commission reward...
- Aria: If I take the commission, Nangong and Sunna can handle the prep work I was supposed to do... Then the reward should count as the whole group's funds, right?
- Aria: And when I'm back from the commission, you should be finished with the prep work, and we can all go out and sell tickets together. Doesn't that sound super reasonable?
- Sunna: ...Th—That actually does make a lot of sense.
- Nangong Yu: Aria, you "just happened" to get a 500,000-Denny commission...? Did the client say which Hollow you need to go to?
- Aria: Let me see... It's pretty far. We're heading to Lemnian Hollow! Let's meet up in Failume Heights tomorrow evening. I'll look up the route...
- Sunna: Aria— I wanna go with you!
- Aria: Huh?
- Sunna: I—I heard there's a shop called Yum Cha Sin in Failume Heights. The desserts there are really unique... I wanna try some!
- Aria: ...Since when did you get this fixated on food? Weren't you worrying a few days ago that your face looked round on camera?
- Sunna: —Waaah! Aria, you think my face is too round, so you won't take me out for dessert!
- Aria: No no no no no, you're the one who said that...
- Nangong Yu: Poor Sunna... *sob*... abandoned by Aria...
- Aria: Nangong! Now's not the time to make things worse!
- Sunna: So are you taking me to Failume Heights or not?
- Aria: I never said I wouldn't take you! We've done simple Hollow commissions together before, haven't we? It's always best to have someone watching your back.
- Aria: I just thought... if we both go, all the ticket-sale prep will end up on Nangong alone. Can she really manage it by herself?
- Cecilia: Don't worry, I'll help out too~
- Nangong Yu: Perfect! Sunna and Aria take the commission, while Ms. Cecilia and I handle the show prep and tickets. When both sides are done, the three of us will head out together.
- Aria: Yeah! Some of the tickets need to be handed to our friends, and the rest we'll have to find a way to sell... Time's pretty tight.
- Cecilia: Since tomorrow's plans are all set, should we all get back to practice for today?
- Sunna & Aria & Nangong Yu: Okay!
- The angels have gone off to practice on their own. It looks like Cecilia has something to say...
- Cecilia: Managers... there's something I need to ask you. Could you come with me for a moment?
- (Idle)
- Cecilia: So (WiseWise /
BelleBelle) was the one who took on those "Inspiration Commissions"... - (SiblingSibling): (Yeah!Yeah! /
That's right.That's right.) - Cecilia: No wonder they always say the Manager's got their backs~
- (Talk to Cecilia)
Questions About the Sprite
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Questions About SpriteVideo Summary: Do energetic angels dream of Wishing Sprites?
Story Description: Aria's trust in the Wishing Sprite is unwavering, which Cecilia finds somewhat concerning. After (BelleBelle /
- Cecilia: Managers... there's something I'd like to ask of you both.
- No need to be polite.
- Please, just say it.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): There's no need to be polite, Ms. Cecilia. Just tell us what you need. (BelleBelle /
WiseWise) and I would be happy to (help.help. / help~help~) - (SiblingSibling): Right. (But honestly, Wise and I don't really know much about music...But honestly, Wise and I don't really know much about music... /
It's just... when Belle and I say we don't know much about music, we're not being modest at all.It's just... when Belle and I say we don't know much about music, we're not being modest at all.) - Cecilia: You two are being too humble. But what I want to talk about... actually has nothing to do with music.
- Cecilia: It's about the Wishing Sprite Aria mentioned earlier.
- Cecilia: It seems to be some kind of strange... intelligent entity? Ever since I met Angels of Delusion, Aria has often asked it for advice whenever something happens.
- Cecilia: Aria is very sincere and trusting by nature, so I worry she might put blind faith in that Wishing Sprite.
- Cecilia: But with the upcoming performance and... some other matters, I haven't really been in a position to ask her about it.
- Intelligent entity... that we can help with!
- (Another intelligent entity...)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): ...When it comes to intelligent entities, (Belle and I are pretty familiar with the territoryBelle and I are pretty familiar with the territory /
Wise and I know our stuffWise and I know our stuff). Just leave it to (us.us. / us~us~) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Another intelligent entity issue... Public Security is investigating one too... What are the odds?)
- Cecilia: Great... Thank you so much!
- Cecilia: If you ever need anything, feel free to ask me for help.
- Still mulling over Cecilia's words, you hear the notification from her phone.
She takes one look at the message and frowns... - Cecilia: ...Sorry, I need to step away for a moment!
- Cecilia: I'll leave the Wishing Sprite to you two then! If you have other... questions for me, we can talk later, alright?
- Cecilia blinks.
You've only met her once, yet sometimes... it feels as if she can see straight through people.
...So is she really that former superstar or not? - (SiblingSibling): (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), maybe you should ask the Angels about the Wishing Sprite... (You are great at heart-to-heart conversations!You are great at heart-to-heart conversations! / You are the one they're most comfortable opening up to...You are the one they're most comfortable opening up to...) - (SiblingSibling): I can head back and discuss it with Fairy as (well~well~ /
well.well.) - You just want to go home early...
- Fine, fine, you can head back first.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): ...(BelleBelle /
WiseWise), you just want to go home early (and rot in bed after traveling all day...and rot in bed after traveling all day... / because you were traveling from Waifei this morning and then went out again this afternoon...because you were traveling from Waifei this morning and then went out again this afternoon...) Fine, you can head back (first.first. / first!first!) - And just like that, (BelleBelle /
WiseWise) heads off. - (So what's the plan now...)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): ((Oh,Oh,) Aria is right over there—)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Wait... Maybe I (should be more indirect about thisshould be more indirect about this /
shouldn't go straight to hershouldn't go straight to her). Better check with Nangong and Sunna first.)
- (Idle)
- Nangong Yu: That last part of the song wasn't bad...
- Sunna: ...Ah, really?!
- (Talk to Nangong Yu and Sunna)
A Dependable "Friend"?
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A Dependable Friend?Video Summary: Do energetic angels dream of Wishing Sprites?
Story Description: After speaking with Nangong and Sunna, you learn that Aria has known the Wishing Sprite for a long time and has followed its advice on multiple occasions. It seems the Wishing Sprite can indeed be trusted.
- Sunna: ...What do we do?! What do we do?!
- Nangong Yu: Relax! If you get too nervous, then... pretend everyone in the audience is like those "spectators" we borrowed last time to fill the frame during filming.
- Sunna: You can't say that! Every Delulu is a precious listener to us!
- Nangong Yu: If you go off-key on stage because you're too nervous, it'll only make our precious Delulus even more disappointed.
- Sunna: ...Argh, forget it, I'm going to ask Aria!
- Nangong Yu: I'm afraid asking Aria won't help you much. She never goes off-key.
- Nangong Yu: Time for a confidential Angels of Delusion meeting. If you're not part of the group yet, you're not allowed to sneak over and eavesdrop~
- Actually, I'm here to ask about something else.
- It's about that Wishing Sprite Aria mentioned...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Sorry, I actuallySorry, I actually /
Sorry, sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt! ISorry, sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt! I) wanted to ask about the commission... - (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Does AriaDoes Aria /
Uh...does Aria...Uh...does Aria...) chat with the Wishing Sprite often? - Nangong Yu: Oh, that's what you mean. I thought you were here to sign up to join Angels of Delusion...
- Nangong Yu: Alright, alright, I'll stop teasing you!
- Nangong Yu: Aria's connection with the Wishing Sprite... it goes back to when we were trainees at that agency, with Sunna writing songs for us behind the scenes.
- Nangong Yu: Ever since then, whenever Aria ran into trouble, she would go to it for advice.
- Sunna: Oh, I remember, I remember — it was pretty reliable! Its advice always sounded a bit vague... but it did help Aria make several important decisions!
- Sunna: Like...
- Sunna: Ah... No, no! That's something only Aria herself can talk about...
- Have you two ever asked it for advice?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Hm,Hm,) I thought it was just the client's (username. Nowusername. Now /
ID... but nowID... but now) it sounds more like some (kind of AI assistant...kind of AI assistant... / kind of... AI assistant?kind of... AI assistant?) Have you ever asked it for advice? - Sunna: Let me think... When was the last time the super-confident, super-amazing Nangong ever humbly asked for advice... or actually listened to someone else's opinion?
- Nangong Yu: That would be when Ms. Cecilia pointed out my pitch issues just now.
- Sunna: That one doesn't count!
- Nangong Yu: Fine. I just find it a bit strange... to ask some unfamiliar intelligent entity for advice on important matters.
- Nangong Yu: But Aria seems to get along really well with it.
- Nangong Yu: Ms. Cecilia probably heard about that commission and worried Aria might trust the Wishing Sprite too blindly, so she asked you two to look into it, right?
- Sunna: Huh? No way. Then why wouldn't Ms. Cecilia just ask Aria herself?
- Nangong Yu: ...Because the two of them seem to be lacking mutual "honesty." Unfortunately for the both of them, they forgot about Sunna's virtue~
- Sunna: M–My virtue? Hehe, I guess I am pretty honest!
- Nangong Yu: Yup~
- Nangong Yu: If you ask me, I'd say that up to now, the Wishing Sprite has been a dependable guide for Aria. Like a friend who points her in the right direction.
- Sunna: But its taste in music is pretty mediocre.
- Nangong Yu: Haha! Thanks once again for your honesty, Sunna~
- Nangong Yu: If you're curious about the Wishing Sprite, Manager, you can ask Aria. She's always happy to tell people about that friend of hers.
- Nangong Yu: As for the commission, Aria and Sunna may look small, but their teamwork is solid, and regular Ethereals can't touch them. That's why I'm not worried.
- I see.
- Thanks for letting me know!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I see. I think I (get it now!get it now! /
understand now...understand now...) Thanks for letting me know.
- (Ongoing)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I don't see Aria (anywhereanywhere /
aroundaround)... Did she go upstairs?)
- (Idles)
- Nangong Yu: Not much time left to get those moves down~
- Sunna: Ahhh! Stop freaking me out!
- Aria: The Wishing Sprite's always been so reliable...
- (Talk to Aria)
Anchor in Doubt
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Anchor in DoubtVideo Summary: Do energetic angels dream of Wishing Sprites?
Story Description: Aria still seems troubled by the upcoming performance, but when the Wishing Sprite is mentioned, she visibly brightens up and even invites (WiseWise /
- Aria: Audience... Performance... Gilded Carrot Day...
- Aria: ...This is really important for Angels of Delusion! But the stage and the audience area... They're so close...
- Aria: Ah, Manager! Sorry, I was spacing out thinking about the performance... You know, it's our first time standing right in front of a live audience...
- Aria: You wanted to talk to me? Is there anything I can help you with?
- About tomorrow's commission...
- About the Wishing Sprite...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Oh, I just heard you mention a commission from the Wishing Sprite earlier, and I got a little curious...Oh, I just heard you mention a commission from the Wishing Sprite earlier, and I got a little curious... /
No, no! It's just... You mentioned getting a commission from the Wishing Sprite, and I got a little curious...No, no! It's just... You mentioned getting a commission from the Wishing Sprite, and I got a little curious...) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): Hollows are dangerous (places.places. /
places!places!) Aria, (are sure this commision [sic]are sure this commision [sic] Tooltip for are sure this commision [sic]ⓘ / are you sure this commissionare you sure this commission) is legit? - Aria: Oh, so that's what you were worried about!
- Aria: I actually often... uh, I mean, Sunna, Nangong, and I often take on some simple Hollow commissions.
- Aria: Since our page didn't get many views... and our album only sold a few copies, we had to find other ways to earn Dennies if we wanted to keep making music.
- Aria: And the Wishing Sprite's advice has always been reliable, so I'm sure we'll earn the commission fee smoothly this time as well!
- Does it advise you a lot?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Does it advise you a lot?
- Aria: Yes! It does!
- Aria: The Wishing Sprite is a good friend, a gift New Eridu gave me—
- Aria: If you don't believe me, Manager, listen to this!
Guidance from the Past
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Guidance from the PastVideo Summary: Do energetic angels dream of Wishing Sprites?
Story Description: Aria takes the initiative to play several recordings. In them, the Wishing Sprite repeatedly offers calm, rational advice, guiding her whenever she feels lost. It certainly sounds reliable, but (WiseWise /
- On a lighthouse with nothing but the breeze, a lost construct girl once asked her Wishing Sprite...
- Aria: Wishing Sprite, Wishing Sprite! I've got a chance to let all of New Eridu hear my singing, but I can't reveal my name...
- Wishing Sprite: What do you want New Eridu to hear more? Your name, or your voice?
- Aria: My voice, of course!
- Wishing Sprite: Then there's nothing to hesitate about.
- In a quiet corner of a bustling plaza, a hesitant construct girl once asked her Wishing Sprite...
- Aria: Wishing Sprite, Wishing Sprite! A girl invited me to join her group. But if I join, I'll have to do more than just sing...
- Wishing Sprite: There is no evidence that a song's impact is diminished by the performance that accompanies it.
- Aria: ...Oh, you're right!
- Aria: I want to give it a try with them! I know we can... bring joyful delusions to everyone!
- In a studio with only her left, a disappointed construct girl once asked her Wishing Sprite...
- Aria: Wishing Sprite, Wishing Sprite! We've posted so many videos... but it feels like no one listens to our songs or notices our performances.
- Wishing Sprite: Analysis: Online distribution is affected by many factors. Scans show your account's network environment is no different from the rest of New Eridu, and for now, there are no effective ways to optimize it.
- Aria: Huh? I know that...
- Wishing Sprite: Hearing is a sensory channel that living beings cannot willingly shut off, and it depends only on the medium and the distance between the sound and the listener.
- Aria: You mean... go to the listeners in person and sing for them?
- Aria: But, how can I... like this...
- Aria: ...Alright. I'll try harder! And if that day really comes... will you come see my performance, Wishing Sprite?
- A long stretch of silence.
- Wishing Sprite: ...Maybe.
- Aria played only a few recordings, and you finish listening to them in no time.
- (It really does sound kind...)
- (It doesn't sound malicious...)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (So the Wishing Sprite (actually isactually is /
is actuallyis actually) a gently guiding (friend...friend... / friend!friend!)) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Though that tone (feels strangelyfeels strangely /
does sound a littledoes sound a little) familiar... but an intelligent entity this kind and patient (shouldn'tshouldn't / can't possiblycan't possibly) be the one Public Security is (after.after. / after, right?!after, right?!)) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): ((...Either way, still need to stay alert....Either way, still need to stay alert. /
No, no, stay alert!No, no, stay alert!) The intelligent entity (that can drivethat can drive / that's drivingthat's driving) Constructs out of control might be exactly the type that's good at pretending to be (harmless.harmless. / harmless!harmless!)) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): ((But there's no evidence right now. Baseless suspicion would only cloud my judgment...But there's no evidence right now. Baseless suspicion would only cloud my judgment... /
...But there's no evidence right now! Jumping to conclusions will only cloud my judgment—...But there's no evidence right now! Jumping to conclusions will only cloud my judgment—)) - Aria: See? The Wishing Sprite really is a good, reliable friend! Every time I listen to it, I feel a little more confident.
- ...Right!
- But you still need to be careful.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Right, it does sound pretty reliable... I'd probably trust it too. But you still need to be careful when you're doing the commission in the Hollow!Right, it does sound pretty reliable... I'd probably trust it too. But you still need to be careful when you're doing the commission in the Hollow! /
Right, it really does seem friendly! I'd probably trust it too... but since it's still a Hollow commission, you and Sunna need to be extra careful!Right, it really does seem friendly! I'd probably trust it too... but since it's still a Hollow commission, you and Sunna need to be extra careful!) - Aria: I knooow~
- Aria: Once I'm done with the commission, I'll focus fully on getting ready for Gilded Carrot Day! You'll come see us, right, Manager?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (That's all we have on the Wishing Sprite for now... (It's great Aria was upfront about everything, so I didn't end up going home empty-handed today.It's great Aria was upfront about everything, so I didn't end up going home empty-handed today. /
but hey, at least Aria was super upfront about everything, so today wasn't a total bust!but hey, at least Aria was super upfront about everything, so today wasn't a total bust!)) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Better head back to talk with (BelleBelle /
WiseWise).)
Notes
- ↑ Actual voice-over: "After all, even if no one's seen you in person, everyone's heard your voice..."
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Prelude to Delusion |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 妄想的序曲 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 妄想的序曲 |
| Japanese | 妄想のプレリュード |
| Korean | 망상의 서곡 Mangsang'ui Seogok |
| Spanish | Preludio de la delusión |
| French | Prélude à l'illusion |
| Russian | Увертюра наваждения Uvertyura navazhdeniya |
| Thai | บทโหมโรงแห่งความฝัน |
| Vietnamese | Khúc Dạo Đầu Của Vọng Tưởng |
| German | Präludium des Wunschdenkens |
| Indonesian | Prelude Delusi |
| Portuguese | Prelúdio da Ilusão |
Change History
Released in Version 2.6 - Encore for an Old Dream
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