Scenes Down the Mountain

 Meet up with Senior Xiao'Guang at the cinema

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You've got a movie date with Senior Xiao'Guang! Time to meet up with her!

Lumina Square

(Idle)

Ye Shunguang: So many videos [sic]...

(Talk to Ye Shunguang)

Ye Shunguang: Hey, while you weren't here earlier, I already took a look at all the posters around here.

Ye Shunguang: But what I really want to see is "Stray Paws"... It seems to be about puppies...

Ye Shunguang: You know, there are lots of cute little animals on the mountain. When no one's around, I like to talk with them...

Ye Shunguang: That's why I love animals so much! They made all those long training days a little less lonely...

Let's go with this one, yeah?

Then how about something with animals?

Ye Shunguang: Aww! You actually wanna watch an animal movie with me? Wouldn't that be kinda boring for you...?

I'd be glad to join you!

(Start watching movie)

Hold up a sec.

 Watch a movie with senior Xiao'Guang

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Senior Xiao'Guang seems interested in watching "Stray Paws"... Let's watch this film together with her.

Lumina Square

(Talk to Ye Shunguang again, if exited)

Ye Shunguang: Looks like the movie's about to start... Should we head in now?

Sure!

Wait a sec.

(Enters Silver Screen Invitation)

Xiao'Guang looks quite serious, like she's really looking forward to the movie...

She seems calm, but her hands are balled into fists on her knees.

(She looks kinda nervous... Maybe she doesn't watch many movies?)

(Gently rest your hand on hers.)

(Movie Rank increase)

Ye Shunguang: (‍W—WiseW—WiseText for Wise / B—BelleB—BelleText for Belle‍), why'd you suddenly... Oh, the warmth of your hand is so calming.

Ye Shunguang: Heh, you got me. I am a little nervous...

Ye Shunguang: Even if it's something unfamiliar, doing it together with you makes me feel at ease...

Ye Shunguang: I’m feeling better now, but um, your hand...?

Ye Shunguang: Phew... if we kept holding hands, I wouldn't be able to pay attention to the movie.

You nervous?

(Movie Rank increase)

Ye Shunguang: Yeah, just a little... Don't laugh, okay? I've barely seen any movies before, so this is kinda new to me.

Ye Shunguang: But don't worry, I'll be fine once the movie gets going.

Ye Shunguang: I can't really keep anything from you, huh? You'd figure it out in no time.

(Time's up.)

(Movie Rank increase)

Ye Shunguang: (I'd better not bother her...)

Ye Shunguang: She looks a bit tense at first, but as the room goes dark and the screen lights up, she gradually relaxes.

The movie begins: a puppy gets swept into a Hollow after an unexpected incident, thus beginning its wandering journey.

As the Etheric Matter in the Hollow grows more volatile, the puppy finds itself in greater danger...

It encounters a group of Hollow Raiders and strikes a deal to work with them. But when danger strikes, they abandon it...

Just as the puppy is about to be seized by the Ethereals' razor-sharp claws, Xiao'Guang can't help but let out a quiet gasp.

Ye Shunguang: No— don't hurt it...

Don't worry. Someone's coming to save it.

(Movie Rank increase)

Ye Shunguang: Really... If you say so, I'll trust that it'll be alright.

Ye Shunguang: You've watched a lot of movies, so your predictions must be pretty accurate.

And as expected, a fully armed Hollow Investigator appears, shielding the puppy from the Ethereal's attack.

Ye Shunguang: Ah, what a relief! The puppy's safe!

Ye Shunguang: But honestly, I was really worried just now. Even knowing it would be saved, I couldn't help getting swept up in the story...

That's why they say the journey matters most.

Ye Shunguang: So, it's not the destination that matters, but the sights and feelings along the way...?

Ye Shunguang: I think you're right. Every story follows a similar structure...

Ye Shunguang: But each one still feels unique. Maybe that's because the 'life' that fills them is different...

Ye Shunguang: Our 'lives' are kind of like that too. We all head toward the same ending, but each of us walks a different path, totally unique to us.

You can close your eyes if you're scared.

(Movie Rank increase)

Ye Shunguang: If I close my eyes, I can avoid the parts I don't want to see. But by listening, I can still follow along, so I don't miss anything.

Ye Shunguang: Heh... that's a pretty tempting idea you've got there.

I'll close my eyes with you.

Ye Shunguang: Wait — you'll do it too? Oh... if you're joining me, I guess I can't really say no.

You and Xiao'Guang both shut your eyes. Even so, the images seem to play vividly in your minds.
The music swells, the tension peaks — the puppy's crisis reaches its climax...

Then, you feel the brush of Xiao'Guang's clothes against your wrist and hear her steady breathing. You open your eyes...
Only to find her gaze already on you. So she didn't close her eyes. Instead, they were on you the whole time?

Caught off guard, Xiao'Guang quickly turns away, using the dim lights to hide her expression.

Ye Shunguang: I — Uh — I heard the lines from the movie and I thought the scary part was over, so I opened my eyes. That's all!

Ye Shunguang: And in the end, a fully armed Hollow Investigator appears, shielding the puppy from the Ethereal's attack.

Ye Shunguang: S—See? I told you, right? If we'd kept our eyes closed, we would've missed this scene!

(Time's up.)

(Movie Rank increase)

Luckily, a fully armed Hollow Investigator appears, shielding the puppy from the Ethereal's attack.

Ye Shunguang: Oh, great! The puppy's safe!

Ye Shunguang: Sorry, I got a bit carried away... Hope I didn't ruin the movie for you...

Investigator: When I pulled you out of that fissure, you were so scared that you wouldn't even touch the can of food I gave you.

Investigator: Who would've guessed I'd be counting on you so soon? Here — take the leash. This time, it's your turn to lead the way.

Ross the Puppy: Woof! Woof woof woof!

The movie reaches its climax: the puppy finally finds its beloved owner, but ultimately, fate once again tears them apart.

Past memories flash across the screen — fetching balls, frisbee practice, sharing food...

In the muddy field, the owner wades through the rain-soaked chaos, desperately searching for the puppy. The storm beats down on their intertwined fates...

Ye Shunguang: Will... they ever find each other again...?

(Reach out and hold her hand.)

(Movie Rank increase)

Ye Shunguang: ...!

Her fingers are damp, as though she's just wiped away tears.
Between your joined palms, her sorrow and the warmth seem to quietly melt together into calm...

Ye Shunguang: ...Mhm, they will. They'll find their way back, end that unbearable separation, and stay by each other's side.

Ye Shunguang: Your hand feels so warm, just like this moment — like it's grounding me.

You continue to hold her hand, silently giving her the courage to see the movie through to its end.

They'll meet again.

(Movie Rank increase)

Ye Shunguang: Mmm, you're right...

Ye Shunguang: In stories, those who part ways always reunite, and what's lost is sure to be found again...

Ye Shunguang: Maybe that means time that's slipped away, and regrets without closure, might eventually be mended somehow.

Ye Shunguang: The puppy and its owner will meet again, I'm sure of it... Because love doesn't really end, and longing can be the bridge between two souls.

Ye Shunguang: Just like him, they'll keep walking toward each other, slowly but surely...

(Time's up.)

(Movie Rank increase)

She wipes away her tears and glances at you, her emotions now neatly tucked away behind a composed expression.

Ye Shunguang: Don't worry about me. I don't handle scenes about separation very well...

Ye Shunguang: But you... You're even stronger than I imagined. I should really learn from you.

Together, you and Senior Xiao'Guang watch Stray Paws to its end...

(Watch the credits roll.)

(Movie Rank increase)

Ye Shunguang: Hmm... The movie's over, right? But why is everyone still sitting here?

Ye Shunguang: Wait... Is there some sort of reason I don't understand?

They're showing gratitude and respect.

Ye Shunguang: Ah... so they're showing respect to this long list of names...

Ye Shunguang: So many names. I didn't realize it takes this many people to bring a good movie to life...

Ye Shunguang: You really know a lot. It feels like I can get the answer to any question just by asking you.

Ye Shunguang: Next time we hang out, tell me more about what's new down the mountain.

What do you think of the movie?

(Movie Rank increase)

She lowers her gaze, and an indescribable expression flickers across her face.

But soon, that warm, familiar smile returns.

Ye Shunguang: I'm never good with separation or loss...

Ye Shunguang: But in this movie, I see parting was just another way of meeting again.

Ye Shunguang: The puppy and its owner didn't give up. They kept believing they'd find each other someday.

Ye Shunguang: That kind of faith feels like... magnetism. It keeps pulling their destinies back together.

Ye Shunguang: So maybe this mysterious pull exists between humans and animals? And maybe it also exists between humans?

(Time's up.)

(Movie Rank increase)

Ye Shunguang: ...

Ye Shunguang: I'm still caught up in the emotions of the movie...

Ye Shunguang: It's amazing, really — how below the mountain people gather in such a big theater just to share the same story together...

Ye Shunguang: Just being here with you, sharing the time of a single movie, is enough to make me happy.

Ye Shunguang: Stories about small animals always hit me right in the heart...

Ye Shunguang: I hope every goodbye can have a happy ending.

(Movie Note)

I guess separation isn't always about regret — sometimes it's just the start of another reunion.

 Say goodbye to Senior Xiao'Guang

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Movies always come to an end... It's time to say goodbye to Senior Xiao'Guang.

Lumina Square

(Idle)

Ye Shunguang: Senior Fufu has been in movies too...

(Talk to Ye Shunguang)

Ye Shunguang: I think Fufu's been in a movie before! Shifu wouldn't stop bragging about it.

Show me that movie when you get the chance.

Ye Shunguang: If Fufu's okay with it... Maybe ask her about it next time you see her.

I've seen that one.

Ye Shunguang: You've already seen it? I thought I finally had something new to share with you.

Ye Shunguang: Oh right! The ending music was amazing too... and the background music when the puppy met its master... such a tear-jerker...

Yeah, I feel the same way.

The music is perfectly emotional.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (Oh right, I think they released a soundtrack album for this movie... Maybe we should check the record store for it later...)

Ye Shunguang: Hmm... I'll tell you a little secret.

Ye Shunguang: It's my first time watching a movie with someone.

Ye Shunguang: Books say people only go to the movies together when they're really close.

Ye Shunguang: Maybe that's because you sit side by side in the dark, sharing the same story from start to end...

Ye Shunguang: (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍), I feel really close to you right now!

The feeling is mutual.

I feel close to you too.

Ye Shunguang: ...Hmm!

Where do you want to go tomorrow?

What do you want to do tomorrow?

Ye Shunguang: Me? ...I want to go somewhere where I can see the ocean and be close to the sky.

Ye Shunguang: Well, I'm always up on the mountain after all... The sky's not as open up there, and I never really get to see the ocean.

How about Port Elpis?

Ye Shunguang: Port Elpis? Sweet! The name's got a salty ring to it. I like that.

Ye Shunguang: Oh right... since tomorrow is the last day of the "Journey Down the Mountain," why don't we make a promise?

Ye Shunguang: Let's both wear our temple's attire. You're my lovely junior and I'm your caring senior.

Ye Shunguang: After all... it was only because you're here that I went from someone who needed to be taken care of, to someone who could take care of others...

Ye Shunguang: Even though I'm your senior, I guess I'm still not mature enough, haha...

You're perfect just the way you are!

You're a great senior already.

Ye Shunguang: Oh really? Your words are so comforting...

Ye Shunguang: The movie today was great. Thanks for fulfilling my wish and watching it with me.

Ye Shunguang: I'm always training up on the mountain. I never had many chances to see movies...

Ye Shunguang: I didn't know movies could be this fun.

Ye Shunguang: And watching one with someone special... makes it even better.

Ye Shunguang: Ahh, okay, before I embarrass myself any further... See ya, (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍)!

After you part, the world before you feels awash in shifting light and shadow.

You wonder if she wrote all this down in her diary after she got back.
Since she told you to read it, let's see what she wrote...

 Check the diary

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Since Senior Xiao'Guang has given us instructions, let's go check out that diary!

Failume Heights

(Interact with Ye Shunguang's Diary)

Though Senior Xiao'Guang isn't around, she left her diary on the table.
Maybe it's because we watched a movie today, you feel like there's a vivid and tender story curled up between its pages...

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (Did she enjoy today's "Journey Down the Mountain"? Let's see how she really feels...)

Open the diary.

(Open event interface)

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