Startled Awake from Old Dreams

Season 2 Interlude-4
Startled Awake from Old Dreams

Story Type
Phaethon's Story

Chapter
Encore for an Old Dream

Episode
4

Starting Location
Random Play

Previous
Construct Series Case

Next
Courage and Hidden Wounds

Parent Commission
Shadow of Old Dreams

Rewards
Summary
Characters

Inter-Knot Credit

600

Polychrome

60

Senior Investigator Log

4

W-Engine Energy Module

2

Ether Plating Agent

2

Denny

30,000

"To Delulus" Performance Ticket

3

Aria may seem cheerful and lively, only worried about her debut performance, but she harbors a secret buried deep within her heart... A commission from the "Wishing Sprite" shatters the fragile balance she'd been clinging to.
Buried memories, nightmares from the past, enemies lurking in the shadows... they're still haunting her.

Aria, Banyue, Belle, Biggest Fan, Cissia, Fairy, Ju Fufu, Nangong Yu, Pan Yinhu, Sunna, Sweety, Wise, Ye Shunguang, Yixuan, Youkai

Startled Awake from Old Dreams is the fourth episode of Season 2 - Interlude: Encore for an Old Dream in Phaethon's Story.

Parts

Return to Failume Heights
"After the New Year!"
"Seasoned Professional"
The Big "Side Hustle" Confession!
"True Form"
"Who Am I?"
Trapped in the Past
Doubts from Days Gone By
Rookie Void Hunter Vacation Plan
Temporary Agent

Steps

Shadow of Old Dreams
1. (‍Sleep on the couchSleep on the couchText for Wise / Crash in Wise's roomCrash in Wise's roomText for Belle‍)
2. Wake up the case specialist and head out together
3. Return to Suibian Temple and ask about the situation
4. Head to the cable car to meet up with Cissia
5. Prepare to enter the Lemnian Hollow
6. Find an open space
7. Track the signal source
8. Defeat the enemies
9. Keep seeking the signal source
10. Keep tracking the signal source
11. Defeat the final enemy
12. Return to Suibian Temple
13. Talk to Banyue
14. Greet Shifu and your seniors
15. Head back to your bedroom at Suibian Temple to rest
16. Check out what's happening at 404

Gameplay Notes

During steps 6-11, the squad is limited to a trial Aria and Sunna.
The player can skip the first half of step 7 (entering the building with the Bangboo) if they go down the elevator on the right and proceed to the bottom of the mine.

Trial Mode

Inter-Knot Rank: Legendary Proxy
Team Position	Agent & W-Engine	Skills & Equipment	Stats
1	C0 Aria Lv. 60 Aria Weeping Gemini Lv. 60 Weeping Gemini	Basic Attack Lv. 10 Dodge Lv. 10 Assist Lv. 10 Special Attack Lv. 10 Chain Attack Lv. 10 Core Skill Lv. 7	HP: 12,240 ATK: 2,699 DEF: 953 Impact: 87 CRIT Rate: 5% CRIT DMG: 50% Anomaly Mastery: 208 Anomaly Proficiency: 298 +90 PEN Ratio: 0% PEN: 0 Energy Regen: 1.2 Energy Generation Rate: 0% Energy Limit: 120 DMG Bonus: 40%
1	C0 Aria Lv. 60 Aria Weeping Gemini Lv. 60 Weeping Gemini	Drive Discs Not Provided Drive Disc Lv. ? Set Bonus None
2	C0 Sunna Lv. 60 Sunna Kaboom the Cannon Lv. 60 Kaboom the Cannon	Basic Attack Lv. 10 Dodge Lv. 10 Assist Lv. 10 Special Attack Lv. 10 Chain Attack Lv. 10 Core Skill Lv. 7	HP: 13,099 ATK: 3,322 DEF: 934 Impact: 98 CRIT Rate: 14.6% CRIT DMG: 59.6% Anomaly Mastery: 96 Anomaly Proficiency: 95 PEN Ratio: 0% PEN: 0 Energy Regen: 2.5 Energy Generation Rate: 0% Energy Limit: 120
2		Drive Discs Not Provided Drive Disc Lv. ? Set Bonus None

Dialogue

(‍Sleep on the couchSleep on the couchText for Wise / Crash in Wise's roomCrash in Wise's roomText for Belle‍)

We gotta set out for Failume Heights early tomorrow, so let's call it a night.

Random Play

(Talk to (‍BelleBelleText for Wise / WiseWiseText for Belle‍), optional): (SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍It's getting late, Wise. You should head off and get some rest.It's getting late, Wise. You should head off and get some rest.Text for Wise / Belle, it's getting late. You should go to bed.Belle, it's getting late. You should go to bed.Text for Belle‍); (SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍You still gotta head to Failume Heights tomorrow... All because of this last-minute commission, you don't even get to enjoy Gilded Carrot Day properly!You still gotta head to Failume Heights tomorrow... All because of this last-minute commission, you don't even get to enjoy Gilded Carrot Day properly! Tooltip for You still gotta head to Failume Heights tomorrow... All because of this last-minute commission, you don't even get to enjoy Gilded Carrot Day properly!ⓘText for Wise / You still have to head out to Failume Heights tomorrow... What a sudden commission. Can't even get a break on Gilded Carrot Day.You still have to head out to Failume Heights tomorrow... What a sudden commission. Can't even get a break on Gilded Carrot Day.Text for Belle‍)

(Idle): Cissia: That bed... it's huge!; Cissia: I wanna... roll around on it!

(Talk to Cissia, optional)

Cissia: ...This place is nice...

Cissia: You agree, right?

It's (‍Belle's / my‍) room, though.

Cissia: Don't be so stingy! We're gonna be fighting together soon as teammates!

I'll tell your boss.

Cissia: N—No way! That demon isn't someone you can just hit up whenever you feel like it!

Cissia: Okay, that's it... I need rest! Now get outta my room!

(Interact with (‍SofaSofaText for Wise / Warm BedWarm BedText for Belle‍))

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (The Angels of Delusion just got a commission to head to Lemnian Hollow, and now Public Security's asking me to head there to investigate too...)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (Is it really just a coincidence? Just imagine — if we ran into each other... that'd be kinda awkward.)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ((‍...Typical, your mind starts going crazy right when you're trying to sleep. But the Lemnian Hollow is huge — there's no way. Better get some sleep... / Wait wait, what am I even thinking?! The Lemnian Hollow is huge — there's no way we'd run into each other! Better sleep...‍))

Sleep

Between all the traveling today and going back and forth with that "case specialist"... You're completely wiped
The second your head hits the (‍cushioncushionText for Wise / pillowpillowText for Belle‍), you're out cold.

Maybe it was because you are subconsciously thinking about the commission and (‍Belle sleeping next door to the "case specialist"Belle sleeping next door to the "case specialist"Text for Wise / Wise sleeping on the couchWise sleeping on the couchText for Belle‍), but you wake up in a daze before the alarm even goes off.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (It's still early. I should take this chance to wake Cissia and head to Waifei Peninsula together.)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ((‍If I keep it down, I shouldn't wake Belle... / Gotta vacate the room so Wise can get some more sleep...‍))

Hang in there a bit longer

Wake up the case specialist and head out together

She said the commission was urgent, so why isn't the case specialist ready to go yet?
Go check out (‍Belle's room / your room‍).

Random Play

(Interact with Wise's Bedroom, optional — Wise only): Belle's probably still sleeping. Better not disturb her.

(Talk to Wise in the Workshop, optional — Belle only): Wise: It's been ages since you last slept on the couch... You don't manage to rest well that night.

(Interact with Belle's Bedroom): Why's the case specialist still inside... Is she not in a rush to head out?; Knock gently; Softly call out to Cissia; A suspicious commotion comes from inside.; Cissia quickly shuts the door behind her after coming out, even throwing her body against it in a pretty obvious attempt to block the view.; Cissia: ...Ahem, good morning, my dear tenant!; ?; Cissia: Hehe, just messing with ya. Why so serious? Er... no need to try and look 'round me. The room's fine! I even tidied up a bit for (‍your sisteryour sisterText for Wise / yayaText for Belle‍)!; Cissia: W—Well, thing's are urgent, and Failume Heights is pretty far I think... Let's head out now!; Cissia: Should we take an airship or drive? If we really need to, I can pilot an airship!; Let's just drive.; Airships... bring back some bad memories.; Cissia: Oh? What kind of memory...?; Cissia: Wait, don't tell me... you couldn't afford a ticket, so you snuck on board and curled up under a seat... but they found you quick and tossed you out mid-flight!; What are you talking about?; You wanna team up with a ghost for this commission?; Cissia: Ghost...? Are they scary? I'm way tougher than any ghost! Besides, if you're the ghost... there's nothing to fear!; Cissia: But hey, to spare that fragile little heart of yours, we'll drive~; (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (If we keep this bizarre (‍conversationconversationText for Wise / convoconvoText for Belle‍) going, (‍we're going to wake Belle...we're going to wake Belle...Text for Wise / Wise's never going to be able to catch up on his sleep...Wise's never going to be able to catch up on his sleep...Text for Belle‍) Let's just head out (‍now.now.Text for Wise / already!already!Text for Belle‍)); There's no such thing.; Let's drive!; After getting bossed around by a civil servant who "can pilot an airship but forgot to bring her driver's license," you end up playing chauffeur and driving her all the way to Failume Heights.

(At Failume Heights): Cissia: Whoa... this place...; Cissia: There's so—much—going—on—!

Return to Failume Heights

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

Return to Failume Heights

Video Summary: Everything about Failume Heights will have to wait until "after the New Year"!

Story Description: Accompany Cissia to the Waifei Peninsula to explore the Lemnian Hollow. While waiting for the "skilled Hollow operator," Cissia wanders off on her own, so (‍Wise / Belle‍) decides to visit Suibian Temple first to ask Shifu for clues.

Cissia: Wow, it's my first time in Waifei! Is it always this... this...?

It's because of Gilded Carrot Day.

We'd better get to the Hollow quickly...

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): It's usually lively here, and with Gilded Carrot Day coming up, it's even (‍busier. / busier!‍) But let's finish the Hollow commission first, and save the exploring for later...

Cissia: No, no way! I'm not going to that place...

Cissia: Ah! What I mean is... as a senior case specialist, I'm always very careful about maintaining proper boundaries when handling official duties in Waifei!

Cissia: But to make sure you're supported, I've selected an exceptionally skilled Hollow operative from our internal database, and she'll be assisting you!

But you don't have any Public Security identification on you.

And that "skilled operative" hasn't even arrived yet.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): But Cissia, you're barely wearing any Public Security identification. (‍Can't / Why can't‍) you move around freely?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Plus that "skilled operative" is running (‍late. / late...‍) (‍We might as well use the time to conduct some preliminary investigation. / There's no point in just standing around here. Why don't we start some preliminary investigation first?‍)

Cissia: The terrifying Miasma in Lemnian Hollow— Ah, no, I mean, the complex situation surrounding Lemnian Hollow isn't something a mere little Proxy like you could possibly grasp!

Cissia: I've heard there are multiple factions entrenched there — Porcelumex, Obol Squad, Yunkui Summit, the Exaltists, and more. We really shouldn't act rashly!

...Alright.

When is that operative supposed to arrive?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍...Alright. Then let's / ...Alright then. So we'll‍) wait for that "skilled Hollow operative" to arrive before heading out (‍together. When are they getting here? / together? When will they get here?‍)

Cissia: She replied to me on Inter-Knot, saying she'd reach Failume Heights by this evening...

Inter-Knot?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ...Inter-Knot? Didn't you say... she's an operative from the internal (‍database...? / database?‍)

Cissia: What's strange about that? We always use Inter-Knot to stay in touch!

Cissia: Alright, alright! Don't start getting all paranoid—

Cissia: —Wait? That place has... egg rice noodle rolls!

Cissia: I have urgent business to take care of right now. We'll regroup at the cable car station this evening!!

Cissia takes off at full sprint toward Yum Cha Sin...

...It's still early, why not head over to Suibian Temple for a quick visit.
If that intelligent entity really is connected to Lemnian Hollow, Shifu might know something.

Return to Suibian Temple and ask about the situation

Before the "skilled Hollow operative" Cissia promised shows up, let's swing by Suibian Temple.
Check in with Shifu and our seniors and see if they've got any intel on the case.

Suibian Temple

(Ongoing): (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Strange... I've never heard anyone from Waifei Peninsula mention anything about intelligent entities existing in Lemnian Hollow...; (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Don't tell me it has something to do with the Creator (‍again...again...Text for Wise / again!again!Text for Belle‍)

(Idle, at Yum Cha Sin): Sweety: Welcome!; Cissia: I want this... and that!

(Listen to Cissia, optional): Cissia: ...Your place's got so many egg dishes!; Sweety: That's right~; Sweety: Dear customer, I guarantee you that nowhere in all of New Eridu will you find a place that serves so many delicious signature dishes made with eggs!; Sweety: How about heading inside and checking the menu?; Cissia: Oh... but I've already made up my mind!; Cissia: Get me egg rice rolls, egg waffles, salted egg patty, stuffed fried eggs, ginger vinegar eggs, tricolor eggs... and a big bowl of egg drop soup!; Sweety: W—Wait, so many dishes... When are your other friends getting here?; Cissia: —Huh? What friend?

(Idle, at Suibian Temple): Pan Yinhu: For tonight's Gilded Carrot Day dinner, what do you two wanna eat, Shifu, Senior?; Yixuan: ...Anything is okay.; Ju Fufu: Then I... "anything is okay" with me too!

(Talk to Yixuan)

"After the New Year!"

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

After the New Year!

Video Summary: Everything about Failume Heights will have to wait until "after the New Year"!

Story Description: When Shifu and the others learned about the illegal intelligent entity situation, they all agreed that nothing unusual had occurred recently. With Gilded Carrot Day approaching, everyone has been fully focused on festival preparations. The strange incidents Pan Yinhu and Ju Fufu encountered were soon determined to be nothing more than a false alarm.

Yixuan: (‍Wise / Belle‍)? Didn't you say you had an important commission around Gilded Carrot Day? How come you're back already?

I'm here because of that commission.

Just stopping by on the way to check in.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Mm. The new commission is a bit of a headache... but since the client needs something from Lemnian Hollow, I came back to see you and the seniors first. / Shifu— I'd barely stepped out of Yunkui Summit when a troublesome commission landed on me!! Luckily, it's in Lemnian Hollow, so I had time to swing by...‍)

Yixuan: I see.

Ju Fufu: Huh? I thought you'd finished everything and rushed back to celebrate the holiday...

Yixuan: There's no need to dwell on it. If fate allows... we may yet meet again on Gilded Carrot Day.

Shifu... did you foresee that?

But I have other plans that day...

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Shifu... Does that mean you've foreseen that we'll meet again on Gilded Carrot Day? But I already promised some friends I'd go see their show that night...

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Since Shifu is rarely wrong with predictions... We'll see when the day comes. By the way, has anything unusual happened in Waifei lately? / Never mind, we'll talk about it when the time comes! Right, has anything unusual been happening in Waifei lately?‍)

Yixuan: Not at all.

?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Huh? Shifu... you don't even need to think about it?

Pan Yinhu: ...Ah. Junior (‍Wise / Belle‍), you're asking about "anything unusual" because of that troublesome commission?

Yeah.

It's about Lemnian Hollow.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Yeah. I heard (‍a rogue / an illegal‍) intelligent entity has been openly provoking Public Security, claiming it will disrupt the (‍Lighting Ceremony / lighting ceremony‍). They've been investigating for a while and now suspect it may have slipped into Lemnian Hollow.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): A criminal who's that determined to stir up chaos is bound to cause some commotion. So I came to ask if anything unusual has happened in Waifei lately.

Ju Fufu: Junior (‍Wise / Belle‍), you really don't understand what Waifei is like around Gilded Carrot Day. This time of year, everyone's gone home for the holiday. If there were any strange happenings... or even just gossip, it would've spread instantly!

Pan Yinhu: —If no one's chatting about anything right now, then nothing has happened for sure. That's why Shifu is so certain.

Since everyone's been so chatty lately...

...Could you help investigate?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ...So you mean people in Waifei have been pretty chatty lately?^{[Note 1]} Could you help me ask around, see if any of the nearby Intelligent Constructs have been acting strangely? Maybe even with a purple glow in their eyes?

Ju Fufu: I haven't seen anything. At least Vince, Stripey, and Banyue Shifu seem normal. As for everyone else... It's not that we don't want to help you...

Ju Fufu: It's just that right before Gilded Carrot Day, everyone in Waifei is busy stocking up on gifts, playing mahjong, shopping, making wishes, preparing reunion meals... Try asking about anything serious now, and you'll almost always hear the same answer—

Pan Yinhu: —"After the holiday."

Yixuan: Mm. If you're concerned, Fufu, Yinhu, and I can help keep an eye out. But you really should be prepared to wait until after the holiday.

Pan Yinhu: That said, if the suspect really is an intelligent entity... Something does come to mind...

Ju Fufu: ...Wait, I've run into something strange too, but Junior Yinhu can go first!

Pan Yinhu: It's nothing major, but a few days ago, when I passed by Junior's room, I noticed that the computer inside, the one that's usually left unused, seemed to be on.

That does sound a bit suspicious...

An evil AI hacked into it?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ...Sounds a little suspicious. Maybe an advanced intelligent entity really is trying to sabotage Gilded Carrot Day. Did it sneak in and turn on our computer...?

Ju Fufu: Oh— Junior Yinhu, so it was you who shut it down for me!

Yixuan: Hmm?

Ju Fufu: Haha... I was using Junior's computer to download the recut version of "Legend of the Tiger Warrior" the other day! But the internet was a bit slow. Then, something came up, and I had to step out, so I just left it running.

Pan Yinhu: Your "strange incident"... Don't tell me it's just that...?

Ju Fufu: Yeah. I distinctly remember leaving it to download the movie before heading out, but when I came back, the computer was turned off...

Yixuan: (‍Wise / Belle‍), is this explanation... disappointing?

Yixuan: Anyway, there's no need to worry too much. If the culprit's goal is to disrupt the lighting ceremony, Failume Heights is under Suibian Temple's protection— Let them come if they dare.

Ju Fufu: Exactly! We're the ones lighting the Yearlight! If anyone wants to sabotage the ceremony, they'll have to get past Shifu first!

That's true!

True, there's no need for me to worry...

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): That's true! The lighting ceremony is a big deal. Security would be tight anyway, and with Shifu and all the seniors helping out, there's really no need for me to (‍worry. / worry!‍)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): I'll go take care of the commission first then. I'll stop by again when I have (‍time. / time!‍)

Pan Yinhu: Before you go back to Sixth Street, swing by the temple again. I've got a good soup simmering, and by the time you return from the Hollow, it should be ready.

Pan Yinhu: Take two servings back with you and let Junior (‍Belle / Wise‍) try some too!

(‍Deal. / Bet!‍)

(‍Be right back. / Wait for me!‍)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Deal. I'll be right back. / Bet! Senior Yinhu, wait for me!‍)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (Besides, what Senior Yinhu and Senior Fufu mentioned earlier (‍still feels a little odd... / is still a little concerning...‍))

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ((‍Anyways, it's almost time to meet up for the commission. / But the meeting time for the commission is coming up.‍) I'll come back and check after I get out of the Hollow.)

Head to the cable car to meet up with Cissia

It's about time. Let's head over to the cable car and meet up with Cissia.

Failume Heights

(Ongoing): (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): It's about time. Let's head over to the cable car area and meet up with Cissia.

(Approach the marked area)

"Seasoned Professional"

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

Seasoned Professional

Video Summary: From the shadows deep within the mines, an old specter suddenly emerges.

Story Description: The "skilled Hollow operatives" Cissia hired through the Inter-Knot turn out to be none other than Aria and Sunna, who are in the middle of fundraising. With no other options, the group forms a temporary team and prepares to enter the Lemnian Hollow to track down the signal source.

Aria and Sunna? Why is Cissia standing with them...
—There's no way it's actually... this coincidental... Right?

From here, you can just barely make out their conversation.

Aria: Hello! Uh are you the one who posted the commission... "Tracking a signal from Lemnian Hollow"?

Cissia: —Two kids?!

Aria: I—I'm actually not a kid, but...

Sunna: Is it a difficult commission...? We, uh...

Cissia looks closely at Aria and Sunna... and even seems to sniff them a little?
Then her gaze settles on Aria.

Cissia: Alright. You definitely won't die doing this! But this little girl next to you... she's too weak. Have you considered just ditching her?

Aria and Sunna's faces turn completely blank at the same time.

Cissia: Alright, alright! Who you take as your partner for the commission is your call...

Cissia: —But neither of you look anything like a "skilled operative"! I just tossed this commission up on Inter-Knot on a whim... I'm not going to get exposed for this, am I...?

Cissia: And... What if the Proxy goes and tattles to my evil boss?! He absolutely can't find out...

Sunna: A—Actually, Aria and I have teamed up for several Hollow commissions before... We're pretty reliable!

Aria: Yeah! And if you're not comfortable with that, we can refund the deposit. We apologize for wasting your time...

Cissia: Time... Time?!

Cissia: No way! Gilded Carrot Day is almost here! I have to get this done right now!!

Cissia: It's fine, it's fine! I'll leave it to you two—

Cissia: I'm a really generous client, you know. I even found you a very skilled Proxy. Just follow (‍his / her‍) lead when the time comes!

Cissia: Oh, and you two should polish up your previous commission experience a little... otherwise, (‍he / she‍) might look down on you!

Aria: Polish up...?

Cissia: Yeah! Just make up a few impressive commissions. You can do that, right?

Sunna: We can't do that!

Cissia: Ugh, you're so hopeless... Hollow Zero, Nineveh, Miasma... Regular Proxies haven't seen any of that! Listen to me, here's what you say...

(...Looks like we found the commission partners.)

(It's Aria and Sunna?)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (...So the partners for this commission are Aria and (‍Sunna. / Sunna!‍))

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (Alright, the commission (‍comes first / has to get done‍). Forget how Cissia found them, (‍I can't let her keep misleading the girls. I'll worry about the Wishing Sprite later... / and set aside the Wishing Sprite for now... but I can't let her mislead them!‍))

You take a deep breath—
A very familiar action now. Now you finally understand why Jane and that anonymous client reacted the way they did about Cissia.

You quickly stride over to the three of them.

(Call out to Cissia)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Cissia? / Cissia!‍) What are you guys talking (‍about... / about?‍)

Cissia: Oh, the Proxy's here! See—these are the excellent helpers I hand-picked for you. Don't let their age fool you, they're already very seasoned...

Aria: Manager?

Sunna: P—Proxy...?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Aria, Sunna? Good (‍evening. / evening!‍)

Cissia: ...Oh, so you know each other! Haha, see? I told you I'd found the perfect partners for you! Alright, no more wasting time.

Cissia: This is a signal tracker. Take it with you into the Hollow, and make sure it stays calibrated. It'll guide you toward the signal source.

(Signal Tracker added to the Workbench)

Signal Tracker

The signal tracking device Cissia has provided, which can be used only in open areas. Use it to determine signal strength and thus the distance to the target. It even has a direction indicator to pinpoint specific signal sources. Sure, this case specialist has always seemed a little flakey, but you should be able to count on the gear she's handed to you... right?

Take it with me?

What about you?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Take it with me? Do you mean (‍it's just the three of us are [sic] going in / Aria, Sunna, and I are going in together‍)? What about you? Aren't you coming with us?

Cissia: Oh, I'm not going... I've heard there's Miasma in Lemnian Hollow. It's terrifying...

Aria: ...Huh?

Cissia: I... I'm the brains responsible for planning the operation. Of course, I can't just head into the Hollow myself! I'll be providing support for you from outside!

Prepare to enter the Lemnian Hollow

The so-called "skilled operatives" are actually Sunna and Aria?!
Well, they do seem to have some Hollow commission experience under their belts. Let's get ready to head out.

Failume Heights

Aria: Pro... uh, Manager? Are we heading out now...?

Are you really okay with heading into a Hollow?

(Express concern for Aria and Sunna's situation)

Sunna: I'm totally fine — my aptitude for Ether's always been really good! The three of us sometimes do some simple Hollow commissions together to help fund our group.

Sunna: Though this Hollow today does feel a bit... unfamiliar...

Aria: I'm totally fine too! My... uh, my aptitude for Ether's pretty good! Been that way since I was a kid!

Sunna: Plus, Nangong had a friend mod our weapons earlier and everything's in top shape now!

Wait, seriously?! That kind of service must cost a fortune...

Only pros can pull that off...

Sunna: Not at all! Nangong said that when she went to try out the VR stages at Lumina Square's HIA club, she lucked out as the "10,000th visitor," so they hooked her up with this modification service as a freebie~

Aria: Yeah, yeah! All our equipment's been modded to perfection! The HIA really knows their stuff...

(Can the HIA really manage that...?)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (Lumina's HIA club basically just handles rookie sign-ups and training sessions. (‍I doubt / No way‍) they'd offer weapon mods, especially not for free... That kind of service is (‍really / crazy‍) expensive.)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ((‍But... / But wait,‍) didn't Nangong (‍talk / keep going on‍) about "winning a 500,000 Denny jackpot" and stuff (‍like that‍) before? Could it be she just doesn't (‍want to / wanna‍) make a big deal in front of the team... so she's always secretly helping out with funds?)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (...The more I think about it, the more likely it seems. If I get the chance, I should keep an eye out.)

Aria: ...Manager? Don't worry about Sunna and me. We'll be fine!

Aria: If you're ready too, let's head out—

Sure!

Hang on, I still need to prepare.

(Talking to Aria again repeats dialogue)

(Enter Lumite Mine)

The Big "Side Hustle" Confession!

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

The Big "Side Hustle" Confession!

Video Summary: From the shadows deep within the mines, an old specter suddenly emerges.

Story Description: (‍Wise / Belle‍) comes clean to Aria and Sunna about being a Proxy, with both sides believing the other will need protection inside the Hollow. Aria notices Fairy providing navigation guidance, but the subject is quickly brushed aside.

Aria: ...

Sunna: ...

Bet you didn't expect this... I'm a Proxy!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Heheh... Did I surprise you? The truth is, Belle and I have a bit of a side gig related to the Hollows... / Haha, Aria and Sunna, you didn't see that coming, did you? Actually, I'm an amazing Proxy!‍)

Aria: Ah... It's fine, it's fine! E—Everyone has a few little secrets, right...?

Sunna: Right! I guess that means we're being open with each other now...

Aria: Hm...

Sunna: Even though Nangong isn't here... Aria and I will definitely protect you and help you finish the commission, Manager!

I didn't expect that... you're so impressive!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): I knew you sometimes take on commissions, but... I never imagined you were (‍good enough to handle Lemnian Hollow. / this good, actually handling work in Lemnian Hollow!‍)

Aria: Y–Yeah, that's right! Angels of Delusion work perfectly together, not just on stage!

Sunna: Yeah! Even though Nangong isn't here... Aria and I will definitely protect you and help you finish the commission, Manager!

(Both choices lead to the following): Protect me?; (Wait... Isn't it the opposite?); (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Oh... Protect me...? Thanks, you two. Let's head out.Oh... Protect me...? Thanks, you two. Let's head out.Text for Wise / Protect... me? Thanks, Sunna and Aria! Alright then, let's head out!Protect... me? Thanks, Sunna and Aria! Alright then, let's head out!Text for Belle‍); (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (Aria and Sunna are both so young, and they're not even trained Hollow operatives... They look so weak...)^{[Note 2]}; (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ((‍Regardless, I'm their Proxy. I need to get us somewhere safer before using the signal tracker.Regardless, I'm their Proxy. I need to get us somewhere safer before using the signal tracker.Text for Wise / I'm their Proxy. I need to find somewhere safer, and fast. Better start using the signal tracker now!I'm their Proxy. I need to find somewhere safer, and fast. Better start using the signal tracker now!Text for Belle‍)); Fairy: Calculating route now...; Aria: Huh?!; (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Aria, what's wrong?Aria, what's wrong?Text for Wise / What's wrong, Aria?What's wrong, Aria?Text for Belle‍); Aria: Oh, it's just your... "navigation assistant"? Its voice sounds a little familiar.; Fairy: Understood. Providing more voice options now...; Fairy: Current voice pack: "Thoughtful AI assistant." Should you wish to change it, I can provide the following alternatives—
Playful performer, elegant mentor, carefree celebrity, stoic enforcer...; Hold on. Something weird got mixed in.; ...Fairy has a feature like this?; (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Wait... One of those feels out of place. And since when did Fairy even have this feature?Wait... One of those feels out of place. And since when did Fairy even have this feature?Text for Wise / Hold on! I think a weird voice pack got mixed in... Since when did Fairy have this feature?Hold on! I think a weird voice pack got mixed in... Since when did Fairy have this feature?Text for Belle‍); Sunna: So an amazing Proxy doesn't just lead the way into the Hollows in person, but also carries a voice-changing smart assistant...; That's not it.; Let's do the commission first.; (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ...That's not it at all. (‍Okay, it's a bit hard to explain...Okay, it's a bit hard to explain...Text for Wise / This... is kind of hard to explain on the spot!This... is kind of hard to explain on the spot!Text for Belle‍) Let's get moving and finish the commission first, then we can talk once we're back on Sixth Street.

Find an open space

The signal tracker needs an open space to work. Let's scout around for a good spot.

Lumite Mine

(Ongoing): (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Let's find an open space and activate the signal (‍tracker.tracker.Text for Wise / tracker!tracker!Text for Belle‍); Aria: ...I still can't believe the Manager is actually an amazing Proxy...; Sunna: It's like seeing an adorable teddy bear suddenly whip out a dinner knife — and brutally massacre a strawberry cake!; (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ...What kind of (‍metaphor is that?metaphor is that?Text for Wise / comparison is that!comparison is that!Text for Belle‍)

(Enter combat)

(Open tutorial [Character Intro] Aria)

Aria: ...Alright. Leave it to me!

Aria: Manager... if I start to look different, try not to freak out, okay...?

(Tip): Hold to launch the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch against enemies afflicted with an Anomaly to trigger Abloom.

(After defeating the enemies)

"True Form"

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

True Form

Video Summary: From the shadows deep within the mines, an old specter suddenly emerges.

Story Description: Aria reveals her identity as a Construct and admits her unease about appearing only as a projection. (‍Wise / Belle‍) and Sunna offer words of reassurance.

Aria drops the projection.

Aria: See? This... is what I really look like.

So cute!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Aria...

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Wow! You look a bit different than your projection. It's no wonder you could take down those Ethereals so easily. That makes me feel extra safe. / So cute! Although you do look a bit rounder than the projection, but seeing such a cutie Intelligent Construct beat the stuffing out of those Ethereals makes me feel super safe!‍)

That's awesome!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Aria...

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍That's so impressive. When you showed your Intelligent Construct form and took down those Ethereals without hesitation, you looked really reliable.^{[Note 3]} / That was incredible! I've been wanting to say it, but watching you take down those Ethereals really made me feel safe.‍)

Aria: Huh?

Sunna: ...See? Aria, I told you everyone would like the real you!

Aria: But I'm an Intelligent Construct who deceived everyone with a projected image. I'm not the "pretty girl" everyone likes at all...

I'm also someone who used the video store...

...To hide my Proxy identity!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): If you put it that way... Then (‍Belle / Wise‍) and I are Proxies who used the video store to fool (‍everyone... / everyone.‍) We're not really the Managers that everyone likes (‍either. / either!‍)

Sunna: Then I—I... I'm just an ordinary person who's been fooling myself with an account nobody even follows! I'm not the idol you and Nangong say I am!

Aria: Wait, Sunna! That's not what I meant...

Everyone has their own little secrets.

Let's finish the commission first.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍I'm sure you've noticed by now, Aria, but everyone / Aria, you've noticed it too, right? Everyone‍) has their own little secrets. In New Eridu, an Intelligent Construct performing with a human girl projection is as normal as putting on makeup or changing outfits.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍And thank goodness you're such a capable Intelligent Construct, or we might not even be able to finish this commission. Let's find the signal source first. Then we can get somewhere safe and talk about everything else. / And besides... if you weren't such an awesome Intelligent Construct, this commission would've gone sideways! Let's find the signal source first, then we'll get somewhere safe and give you all the praise you deserve~‍)

Aria: ...Okay.

Aria turns the projection back on.

Sunna: Aww, Aria, you're so stingy... I haven't seen that cute, round look of yours in ages. I wanna be the big sister too!

Aria: ...Once we find the signal source, how about I turn off the projection and go to Yum Cha Sin with you, Sunna?

Sunna: Alright!!

Sunna: Didn't that weird client just say we gotta activate some... signal tracking device and go wherever it points us?; Aria: Yup...; Sunna: This area is pretty open — wanna give it a shot now?; Let's give it a try.
(Start Polarity Calibration)

(If Polarity Calibration was exited): Aria: Huh? Manager... is there something wrong with the device...?; Aria: If something looks off, want me to check it out? I'm actually pretty good with this stuff.; Aria: After all, as you just found out... I'm made of parts too.; Then thanks in advance, Aria!; Sorry to trouble you, Aria...; Aria carefully takes the signal tracker and calibrates in no time.; She stares at the device that didn't actually need her mechanical talent at all, trying to figure out what happened...; —Not considering that whoever tried to calibrate it before just accidentally stopped halfway through.; You're amazing, Aria!; Let's get going!; Aria: ...Huh? Oh, sure! The signal tracker's up and running. Please lead the way, Manager!

Track the signal source

Picked up two signals. Let's check out the closer one first.

Lumite Mine

(After completing or exiting Polarity Calibration): (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Picked up two signal (‍sources.sources.Text for Wise / sources...sources...Text for Belle‍) Let's check out the closer one (‍first.first.Text for Wise / first!first!Text for Belle‍); Sunna: Okay!

(Approach the elevator on the right, optional): Sunna: Uh... Are you sure this is the right way?; Aria: Looks like there's a closer signal source down that road...

(Approach the yellow Mini Cargo Truck): Sunna: I've seen that thing before! There might be some good stuff inside...

(Interact with the mini cargo truck, optional)

(A Fisher Crab emerges)
(Open tutorial [Character Intro] Sunna)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Sunna, watch out! / Watch out, Sunna!!‍)

Sunna: Waah! I'm sorry, it's all my fault—

Aria: It's okay, we can handle it!

(Tips): Launch an EX Special Attack to enter Angelic Chord-ination; Launch another EX Special Attack to activate an Ether Veil

(After defeating the Fisher Crab): Aria: Look at that! We're suddenly less poor!

(Enter the building)

(The signal tracker starts beeping)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): One of the signal sources should be inside this building...

Sunna: Aw, poor Bangboo... Wait, could it be the signal source?

(Interact with the Broken Bangboo): A busted Bangboo that's completely unresponsive.
Even after a thorough check, there's zero sign of any intelligent entity inhabiting it.; Sunna: Huh... is the tracker broken or something?; Sunna: Or did that signal source... ditch this Bangboo and relocate... Is it trying to play hide-and-seek with us?!; Aria: ...Though, last time we were tracking, there seemed to be more than one signal source.; Aria: What if this Bangboo... is just a decoy signal, a... red herring to throw us off track?; (Weird indeed); (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (This really is (‍pretty weird.pretty weird.Text for Wise / weird!weird!Text for Belle‍) Don't tell (‍me... didme... didText for Wise / me it's because...me it's because...Text for Belle‍) that unreliable case specialist (‍givegiveText for Wise / gavegaveText for Belle‍) us an equally unreliable tracker?); Aria: We don't have any other clues for now. How about... we check out the other signal?; Alright, let's go.

(Ongoing): (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): The signal tracker's response is getting stronger, seems to be coming from underground...; Aria: Let's keep going.; (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Okay, stay safe.Okay, stay safe.Text for Wise / Okay! Stay safe~Okay! Stay safe~Text for Belle‍); Sunna: Manager and Aria are both so confident, so reliable, so cool...!

(After riding the elevator to the lower section of the mine): (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): The damaged constructs around here have been almost completely corrupted by (‍Miasma.Miasma.Text for Wise / Miasma...Miasma...Text for Belle‍); Sunna: What is "Miasma"?; Aria: It's when you can't breathe very well.

(Approach the marked area): Defunct machinery that cannot be communicated with.
Even after a thorough inspection, there's absolutely no sign that any intelligent entities are inhabiting it.; Sunna: Ah...; Aria: ...Don't tell me this is another red herring?; If you look at it that way...; It's even more like Hollow hide-and-seek now.; Sunna: This is awful! Who in their right mind wants to play hide-and-seek in a Hollow—; Aria: This Hollow's... giving me the creeps...; Aria: Manager, let's hurry up and test that signal tracking device again... I really don't wanna stick around here any longer.; Sunna: Hold up, Aria! This place's pretty open, so it should be perfect! What do you think, Manager?; True. Lemme try now.
(Start Polarity Calibration)

(If Polarity Calibration was exited)‍^{[Does this require interacting with the Bangboo first? Doesn't trigger if that part is skipped. Or does this require a poor score?]}: After watching the entire signal calibration process, Sunna stares anxiously at the flickering screen.; Sunna: ...Manager!; Sunna: First off! I'm not saying your calibration was bad or anything... Second, I'm not saying your calibration was wrong or anything...; Sunna: ...But... I don't think it's working properly yet?; ...Yeah.; ...Sorry.; Sunna: Actually, I watched you calibrate the signals. I think... you might need to pay attention to the rhythm of when those signal rings appear?; Sunna: Ah, first off! I'm not saying you don't have rhythm... and second, I'm not saying you have bad rhythm...; Sunna: But if you don't mind, could I... um... borrow your device to practice my rhythm a bit?; ...Sure!; Sunna hesitantly takes the signal tracker and calibrates it in no time.; Sunna: ...That should be it.; Sunna: The tracker's up and running now... Please lead the way, Manager!; ...You're awesome, Sunna!; Alright, let's get going!

Defeat the enemies

The Hollow's crawling with danger. Team up with Aria and Sunna to take down any enemies that cross your path.

Lumite Mine

(After completing or exiting Polarity Calibration): Aria: It's... is it starting up?; Sunna: Don't be afraid, Aria! I'm with you!

Keep seeking the signal source

One of the signals is flashing inside that building up ahead. Let's go check it out.

Lumite Mine

(After defeating the Miasmic - Heavy Striker): (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): You're both so amazing!; (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Last time I was here, it took me quite a while to deal with all the enemies along the (‍way.way.Text for Wise / way...way...Text for Belle‍); Sunna: It's all thanks to Aria!; Aria: After all, I'm a Construct created for... If I can't protect everyone, then there's no meaning for me to exist...

Keep tracking the signal source

The signal's getting stronger. Keep tracking it underground.

Lumite Mine

(After riding the elevator to the underground area): (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): The signal's getting stronger — (‍our target must be close.our target must be close.Text for Wise / the target must be close!the target must be close!Text for Belle‍); Sunna: So far, I haven't seen anything special...; Sunna: I've got a feeling this isn't going to be so simple. Otherwise, why would our client say all those weird things?; Aria: Yeah, what exactly is she looking for...

(Reach the intersection): (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): The last signal source is (‍justjustText for Wise / right upright upText for Belle‍) ahead!; Aria: ...; Sunna: Aria? Aria... are you okay?

(Approach the marked area)

(Two constructs with a purple glow appear; both look similar to Aria)

Aria: Stay back... all of you!^{[Note 4]}

Sunna: Aria—!

Defeat the final enemy

(During combat): Aria: You obsolete constructs should've been buried long ago! Don't you dare hurt my friends!; Sunna: Aria! Calm down! You're not like them!; (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Sunna, watch out—focus on the fight!

(After defeating the constructs): The two constructs, already ravaged by Corruption, crumble after taking that final blow.; Aria stares silently in the direction they had appeared from, her Logic Core pounding wildly like a heartbeat — erratic and intense...; Aria: (...I'm sorry. I don't have the right to put you to rest.); Aria: (If one day I revert back to being like you... a construct with nothing left but hostile instincts...); Aria: (When that time comes... we'll rest together forever.); Aria: (...If there really is such a day, I'll take it as punishment for the moments of happiness I've stolen these years.)

"Who Am I?"

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

"Who am I?"

Video Summary: From the shadows deep within the mines, an old specter suddenly emerges.

Story Description: After defeating a corrupted Construct of the same model, Aria is left deeply unsettled. Sunna and (‍Wise / Belle‍) do their best to comfort her, but to little effect. With the commission complete and the area still dangerous, the group decides to withdraw from the Hollow for now.

The two constructs are gone.

The commission should be complete.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Those constructs probably stayed here too long and became deeply corroded by the Miasma. After Aria defeated them, they disintegrated on the spot.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Although we (‍lost / missed‍) the intelligent entity that PubSec was looking for, the signal source was real. And I've never heard of an entity surviving after its host body disintegrates.^{[Note 5]} So the commission should be complete.

Aria: Those... Those constructs...

Aria: I–I'm...

They're broken Constructs.

You're our friend, Aria.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍The constructs sent to attack us looked like they / They looked like constructs that‍) were being puppeteered by the intelligent entity that Pubsec is after. (‍Considering their damaged condition, / The ones sent to attack us. Considering how damaged they were,‍) they've probably been dormant here for a long time.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍But you're our good friend Aria. You're not like them. You're the lead singer of Angels of Delusion, bright, charming, and full of cheer. / But you, you're our good friend Aria! Lead singer of Angels of Delusion, bright, adorable, and full of energy~‍)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍I feel like I'm saying something silly. / ...Why does it feel like I just said something silly?!‍)

Sunna: Right, right! I mean, no.... what I mean is, the Manager's description of Aria was spot-on!

Aria: But... Aren't we the same?

How could that be?

There's a huge difference.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍How could that be? / How can that be?!‍) "You're constructs of the same model" and "you're the same" are (‍completely different arguments / two completely different things‍). They're not (‍comparable. / comparable at all!‍)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍If you don't believe me, you can try saying it to a Tin Master. Though my guess is... from then on, the coffee you buy might taste a little worse than everyone else's. / And it's fine if you only say that in front of us, but if Tin Masters hear it, watch out. Your coffee might mysteriously taste a little worse than everyone else's~‍)

Sunna: ...Th–That's such a harsh punishment!

Sunna: But I agree with what the Manager said. Intelligent Constructs of the same model are like humans who are closely related and look alike... or Thirens who have the same fur color.

Sunna: Everyone's experiences, actions, and thoughts are completely different... How could anyone be "the same"?

Sunna: If you think that just because you have the same eyepatch and skirt hem as they do you should be the same, then...

Sunna: ...How could an ordinary human like me, who doesn't even have wings, be called an "Angel of Delusion" with you and Nangong?

Aria: ...But I'm not an angel either...

Sunna: I don't care! I saw your wings and halo... Are you trying to leave me out now? *sobs*

Sunna makes a good point...

So you put wings on your backpack?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍She makes a good point... She even went as far as to put a pair of wings on her backpack. / Sunna makes a good point! And she really did put a pair of little wings on her backpack... Was that why?‍)

Aria: ...No, that's totally different!

Aria: Intelligent Constructs aren't quite the same as what Sunna was talking about.

Aria: Humans who share blood and look alike can still live very different lives. And even Thirens with the same fur color can have totally different personalities.

Aria: But Intelligent Constructs aren't like that. I... I remember everything.

Aria: The reason "we" were created. What "we" went through. The long dormancy "we" fell into together...

(Aria doesn't look right.)

(I need to change the subject, fast.)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ((‍Aria's not looking so good. / Aria doesn't look right.‍) I need to change the subject. At the very least, we have to get out of the Hollow (‍first. / asap!‍))

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍...It's not safe here. Since the commission's already done, why don't we talk once we're outside? / ...Let's not stay in the Hollow any longer! Since the commission's done, we can talk about the rest once we're out!‍)

You give Sunna a meaningful look.

Sunna: Ughh...

Aria: Sunna! What's wrong?!

Sunna: You might be right, Manager, I realized... I might just be getting a little dizzy from staying in the Hollow for too long... *sobs* Am I going to turn into an Ethereal?

Aria: N—No, no, of course not!!

Aria: Sorry!! Proxy, can you find the nearest exit? We need to get out, fast!

(Receive a DM from Cissia)

heard u made it out alive

then our commission should be all g now right?

isnt having such a reliable case specialist like me

absolutely amazing?

anyway! commission fees been sent

if u didn't get it

go hit up that demon urself

REPLY

Alright, lemme check...

...Alright, temporary guest. See you round!

Sunna: I just messaged the client, and she immediately wired over the commission fee...

Sunna: It seems... she's a bit weird, sure, but also super efficient and generous!

(...Is Public Security footing the bill?)

(Pretty efficient, indeed!)

Sunna: We just got 500,000 Dennies~ Aria, stop frowning and give me a smile!

Aria: ...Okay!

Aria: So, are we heading back to Sixth Street now?

Sunna: ...Oh yeah. It's way too late. Driving through the mountain roads isn't safe at this hour. Pretty sure there's no more airships either.

Come back to Suibian Temple with me for the night.

There should be room there.

Sunna: Huh? Wait, really...?

Sunna: You not only run a video store on Sixth Street, but you're also [sic] master Proxy AND a disciple of a mystic sect from Waifei Peninsula... That's insane!

Aria: ...Pfft!

Even Aria's making fun of me...

C'mon, it's not that extreme...

Sunna: But I heard mystics have super strict routines! We're not gonna get dragged outta bed for morning practice tomorrow, are we—

Heheh, I'll tell them you wanna join the morning routines, Sunna~

Return to Suibian Temple

It's getting late. Let's head back to Suibian Temple and call it a day.

Suibian Temple

(Ongoing): (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): It's really late... Shifu and the others probably went to bed already...; (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): But, Suibian Temple is big... surely (‍there'sthere'sText for Wise / we can findwe can findText for Belle‍) an empty room somewhere?

(Approach Banyue and Ju Fufu)

Trapped in the Past

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

Trapped in the Past

Video Summary: Just before reaching the golden fireworks, the past reached out and caught me by the ankle.

Story Description: With Banyue's encouragement, Aria opens up to (‍Wise / Belle‍) about her past and her time serving as Cersea's voice double. She then turns to the Wishing Sprite for guidance once more, but its response takes an unexpected turn, and only deepens her self-doubt.

Ju Fufu: You're back, Junior (‍Wise / Belle‍)! Banyue Shifu is here, you two may wanna catch up~ I'll go check on Junior Yinhu!

Senior Fufu glances curiously at Aria and Sunna, flicks her tail, and pads off toward the kitchen.

(Say hi to Banyue)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Banyue Shifu, good evening. / Good evening, Banyue Shifu~‍) I heard from Senior Yinhu that you'd be coming for Gilded Carrot Day, and sure enough, (‍here you are / we ran into you‍)!

Banyue: Good evening. Everyone at Suibian Temple was most insistent... I lack the appetite for indulgence, so I came merely to keep company.

Banyue: It seems Mr. Pan prepared a fine soup today. The young one at your side appears fatigued — would she need...

Aria: I'm good...

Banyue: ...To borrow my energy cell for a moment?

Sunna: ...An energy cell?

Banyue: Unless my eyes deceive me, hot soup... would not be of much use to this young friend.

Banyue actually takes out an energy cell.
After reverting to her construct form and finishing recharging, Aria, who looked completely worn out before, seems a little more refreshed.

Banyue: You seem to have something on your mind. May I ask what's troubling you?

Banyue Shifu...

You said something to me before.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): If I remember correctly, Banyue Shifu, you said something to me before... "To walk this world is as to depart one's home for distant shores..."

Banyue: Yes. To walk this world is as to depart one's home for distant shores. When debts of old weigh heavy, they press not upon thy steps alone... but cast thy companions stumbling in the dust beside thee.

Banyue: It seems this young friend is troubled by an old debt on her heart.

Aria: ...Yes.

Banyue: In the past, I went astray and nearly met my end before I could atone. If you are only weighed down by old memories and have wronged no one... I hope you can see through it soon and stop tormenting yourself.

Under Banyue's steady, forgiving gaze, Aria falls into thought.

Aria: I don't think I ever told you... but I'm actually a discarded construct. I slept inside a Hollow for a very, very long time.

Aria: Until one day, I heard a Hollow raider play one of Lady Cersea's songs. The singing woke me up... and I left the Hollow and came to New Eridu.

Aria: I buried my past deep in my memory and slowly fell in love with this city. And Lady Cersea's voice has always been my anchor.

Aria: I tuned my voice to match hers as closely as I could and learned to sing like her, hoping to share that moment that moved me when I first awoke.

Aria: Later, her agent started looking for a vocal double for her. On Wishing Sprite's recommendation, I went and recorded vocals for her last few shows.

Aria: After Lady Cersea left the music scene, I went back to being the ordinary Aria who just wanted to sing... Until Nangong picked me up at a broke little idol agency. So I became part of Angels of Delusion.

Aria: Sorry I... ended up telling a long, boring story...

Aria, your story isn't boring at all.

So we've heard your voice before.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Aria, your story isn't boring at all! Actually, (‍Belle / Wise‍) and I watched a recording of (‍Lady / Miss‍) Cersea's farewell concert. So... we've been hearing your voice since (‍way back‍) then!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): It might be a bit late, but... welcome to New Eridu, Intelligent Construct (‍citizen. Please enjoy your new life to the fullest. / citizen! Enjoy your new life!‍)

Aria: ...Yeah! Even if this new life was only a brief one, I'm already very, very satisfied!

Brief?!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Brief?... What do you mean?! Aria, don't (‍make any impulsive decisions... / scare me—‍)

Aria: I've thought it through.

Aria: Just like Banyue Shifu said earlier, if I keep carrying those old memories... I'm afraid I'll trip up the people walking beside me.

Banyue: Yes, precisely...

Aria: After running into those two corrupted constructs, I can feel something strange stirring in my logic core...

Aria: And my thoughts feel kind of out of control, too. I keep having these subtle, unsettling thoughts...

Aria: To make sure I don't turn into a monster like that, and to keep Nangong and Sunna safe, I'm planning to leave Angels of Delusion for a while after the Gilded Carrot Day performance and go deal with the signal anomaly.

Sunna: What...?!

Banyue: ...Please — there appears to be a misunderstanding here...

Why are you suddenly leaving?!

Is something up, or...

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Hold on! Aria, slow down — why are you talking about leaving so suddenly? Is it because of those two constructs earlier...? Did they remind you of something unpleasant? / Wait! Aria, calm down! You can't just suddenly decide you're quitting the group after that?! Did meeting those two constructs earlier get you worrying about weird stuff?‍)

Aria: ...Kind of, but... not entirely.

Aria: But I can handle it myself! I said it's just a temporary break — maybe I just need to visit the hospital, see the data systems department, and I'll be fine right away!

Aria: You won't dig this up later and tease me for being dramatic... right, Manager? Sunna?

Sunna: ...It's just a sick leave? Oh, thank goodness... I thought you were really going to leave me alone to get bullied by Nangong! Waaah!

Aria: No! Of course not! Why would I do that?

Aria's emotional state...

Something's off!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ((‍She says she's okay, but emotionally... she doesn't seem fully recovered yet. / Aria says she's fine, but look at her... that's not the face of someone who's really thought things through!‍))

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Right, Aria — before you decide anything, maybe it wouldn't hurt to ask the Wishing Sprite for some advice? / Oh, Aria! If you're making a decision... maybe you want to ask the Wishing Sprite for advice?‍)

Aria: You're right, Manager! Though it's just sick leave, and it barely even counts as a decision...

Aria opens the Wishing Sprite.

Aria: Wishing Sprite, Wishing Sprite... my old memories are coming back again. I want to keep performing, but something's wrong with my memory data. I'm scared I might hurt my friends because of it... What should I do?

(If it's Wishing Sprite...)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ((‍Hopefully this will be alright. The Wishing Sprite has always encouraged and reassured Aria before. Surely, this time... / There shouldn't be a problem! Based on how the Wishing Sprite encouraged Aria before, its answer this time will surely...‍))

Wishing Sprite: Your concerns are very reasonable~

Wishing Sprite: Friendship and love... seem to be feelings everyone in New Eridu truly cherishes, don't they? Of course, your friends' safety matters more than your desire to sing~

Wishing Sprite: Maybe it's better to deal with your own little problem first, and then get back on stage with your friends, right~

What!?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍...Did / ...Huh?! Did‍) I hear that right?

Aria: Ah... you're right. You really thought this through. Thank you for the reminder! I'll go get checked soon. It's just... Gilded Carrot Day is around the corner, and our performance... If it really comes to that...

Sunna: Absolutely not! No way you're doing this! Aria, you're not trying to bail at the last second, are you?!

Sunna: *sobbing* We already agreed — the debut is something the three of us do together! How can you say something like that!

(There's something wrong with the Wishing Sprite!)

(Gotta find a way to stall her...)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (Something's (‍wrong / not right‍). The Wishing Sprite doesn't sound like (‍itself! I need to calm Aria down first. Everything else can wait. / itself... Calm Aria down first. We'll figure it out together later!‍))

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Yeah, the Gilded Carrot Day performance... (‍The three of you have been working on it for a long time. / you guys have been preparing for it for a long time, haven't you?‍)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Whatever your final decision is, shouldn't you wait until Nangong's here and discuss it properly? / No matter what you decide in the end, why not wait until Nangong's here and talk it through — together.‍)

Hearing the team leader's name, Aria seems to realize her words have been a bit reckless. A flicker of guilt crosses her face...
Meanwhile, Sunna's eyes instantly light up.

Sunna: Uh... yeah! Aria, you just get some proper rest tonight, okay? Everything else... we'll talk about it tomorrow when we're back on Sixth Street!

Aria: ...Yeah! Okay!

You ask Senior Fufu to take Aria to rest.
Sunna makes an excuse about needing to clear her head and slips away to pull out her phone. Looks like she's about to call for backup.

Banyue Shifu seems to have something to say too...

Talk to Banyue

Banyue Shifu, who noticed Aria's conflicted emotions, has yet to retire for the night. He seems like he has something to say. Go talk to him.

Suibian Temple

(Ongoing): Banyue: Please, wait a moment.

(Idle): Sunna: No way...; Sunna: —I'll call Nangong right now!

(Talk to Banyue)

Doubts from Days Gone By

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Doubts from Days Gone By

Video Summary: Just before reaching the golden fireworks, the past reached out and caught me by the ankle.

Story Description: Banyue recognizes Aria as an A-H0L0 Type Intelligent Tactical Construct once deployed in combat. He warns (‍Wise / Belle‍) to keep a close eye on her condition, lest intense emotions leave her vulnerable to the influence of "Corruption."

Banyue: ...A-H0L0 Type Intelligent Tactical Construct.

What are you saying, Banyue Shifu?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): What (‍was that / are you saying‍), Banyue Shifu?

Banyue: The model of that young girl just now... If my memory serves me correctly.

Banyue: The evasiveness in her words — I believe it originates from that very fact.

"Tactical construct"...

She's somewhat like you, Banyue Shifu?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): I don't really get what those numbers mean, but if she's a "Tactical Construct"... does that mean Aria was originally built for combat, just like you?

Banyue: Constructs of this class... are adept in archery and capable of deceiving foes through illusory forms. They once fought in squads, eradicating countless enemies, only to be discarded overnight and consigned to eternal slumber.

Banyue: For Aria, her present life stands far apart from that past... Thus, concealing her origins to avoid alarming her companions is not without reason.

I see.

No wonder she's always so worried.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍I see. No wonder she's been so anxious since that commission... Those constructs must have triggered some bad memories. / Oh... that makes sense! I thought so — those constructs must've triggered some bad memories. She's been scared she might hurt her friends. That's why she's been so on edge.‍)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): But when she talks about how she feels, (‍it does sound like some kind of "virus" could be influencing / it also sounds like there really is some kind of "virus" messing with‍) her emotions...

Banyue: It is possible that both explanations hold true.

Banyue: When a construct's mind is unsettled, their logic core may loosen its restraint. Should "malice" exploit such a gap, aberrant behavior may follow.

Aria is in danger.

What should we do?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍To Aria, those memories are immensley traumatic... That puts her in a dangerous situation. Is there anything we can do? / Those memories really are like pure malice to Aria... Doesn't that mean she's in serious danger right now? What do we do?‍)

Banyue: In the absence of a safe solution, it's wiser to remain still and observe.

Banyue: Aria's heart is pure. Even if malice arises, she possesses the will to suppress it. You need only keep watch. I'm sure we'll prevent bad things from happening.

Guess this is the only way.

We'll have to trust Aria's will.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): You're right, Banyue Shifu. (‍For now, the only option is to trust her... Trust that Aria's will won't be overtaken by those memories. / Then all we can do for now is trust her... Trust that with Aria's willpower, she won't be swallowed by those memories...‍)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): And (‍maybe...‍) if Sunna and Nangong could talk to her, (‍their reassurance might help stabilize her, right? / help calm her down a little... that might actually be good for her too?‍)

Banyue: That's right.

You end up chatting with Banyue Shifu for quite a while.
After he says his goodbyes, you turn around just in time to hear Sunna... calling Nangong for help?

Sunna: Oh man, what do we dooo!?

Sunna: What do you mean "I should stay out of it"... What do you mean "I always complicate things"? You! That's mean!

Sunna: Nangong! The situation is serious—

Sunna: ...Fine. When we get back tomorrow, I'll be watching to see how you convince Aria...

Sunna: Uwaah— if Aria leaves, there won't be any Angels of Delusion anymore!

You want to go check on Sunna when she hangs up the phone angry, and then runs straight into the guest room yelling, "Aria, you okay?!"
...Better just talk to her tomorrow.

Greet Shifu and your seniors

Senior Xiao'Guang's back at Suibian Temple too, with Shifu and Senior Fufu.
Better check in on them before going to rest...

Suibian Temple

(Ongoing): (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Before taking a break, I should go say hi to Shifu and the others...

(Idle): Yixuan: How have things been lately, Xiao'Guang?; Ye Shunguang: It's mostly been good... it's just that I suddenly had to meet so many people...; Ju Fufu: Wow, so these are the troubles that a Void Hunter faces—

(Talk to Yixuan)

Rookie Void Hunter Vacation Plan

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

Rookie Void Hunter Vacation Plan

Video Summary: Hang with Senior Xiao'Guang and celebrate Gilded Carrot Day together~

Story Description: With everyone's encouragement, Ye Shunguang decides to take Gilded Carrot Day off and quietly slip over to Sixth Street, where she joins (‍Wise / Belle‍) to watch an Angels of Delusion performance at 404.

Ju Fufu: ...Huh, Xiao'Guang, you're really not coming with us to the lighting ceremony...?

Ye Shunguang: Yeah. I just feel like... compared to Shifu and the Seniors, I haven't really done much for everyone.

Ye Shunguang: And last time the ceremony with the Mayor was such a big deal... Honestly, I'm still not quite used to that kind of thing! So I'm going to sit out the lighting ceremony this time~

Ju Fufu: Alright—

You squeeze in between Senior Fufu and Senior Xiao'Guang.

Ju Fufu: Oh, Junior (‍Wise / Belle‍), you're here! Just in time. During the big cleanup a few days ago, Junior Yinhu managed to clear out a room near the storage area, so I've settled your two friends in there. How are they... doing?

Not too good.

We'll talk once we're back on Sixth Street.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Not that great... but I don't know Aria well enough to say. Tomorrow we'll take her back and see what Sunna and Nangong can do.

Ju Fufu: Yeah... Sunna's really worried. She's barely slept a wink!

Ye Shunguang: You mean that little Construct girl... and the girl who was on the phone in the corner just now?

Ju Fufu: Yeah.

Ye Shunguang: They look like they've got a lot on their minds. I really wish I could help...

If it's Senior Xiao'Guang...

You could definitely help.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍If it's you, Senior Xiao'Guang, then I'm sure you could be of help! / If it's Senior Xiao'Guang, you could definitely help!‍)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): New Eridu's newest Void Hunter, and the hero who saved (‍Waifei... / Waifei, Senior Xiao'Guang!‍) Will you accept my Gilded Carrot Day invitation and come with me to Sixth Street to watch the show?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Even if you go in secret and keep your identity (‍hidden... / hidden,‍) it would still be a huge (‍morale boost / encouragement‍) for Angels of Delusion!

Ye Shunguang: Could I... be an encouragement to them?

Yixuan: Xiao'Guang, since becoming a Void Hunter, you've been buried in paperwork. If you stay at Suibian Temple for Gilded Carrot Day, someone will definitely come by and bring you even more work.

Yixuan: And on top of that, Shiyuan sent word back that he'd found some leads on the Qingming Sword and is still following them up, so he probably won't make it back for Gilded Carrot Day either.

Yixuan: You can go to Sixth Street with (‍Wise / Belle‍) and take a little break.

Ye Shunguang: But... it is Gilded Carrot Day, and the lighting ceremony... If I sneak out to have fun, does that count as neglecting my duties?

Yixuan: With your Seniors and me taking care of things here, you have nothing to worry about.

Ju Fufu: ...Yeah!

Ju Fufu: Come to think of it, Xiao'Guang just became a Void Hunter, and she's been in the spotlight lately. The lighting ceremony is the perfect opportunity for Yinhu and me to take over!

You and Fufu look at Xiao'Guang expectantly.

Ye Shunguang: Alright, Junior (‍Wise / Belle‍)~ On Gilded Carrot Day, I'll come find you on Sixth Street in the evening.

Head back to your bedroom at Suibian Temple to rest

Aria's situation... it'd probably be better to leave that for Sunna and Nangong to handle once we're back on Sixth Street.
Things are getting more complicated by the minute. Let's just get some rest for now.

Suibian Temple

(Interact with Warm Bed): (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (Another exhausting day.); (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ((‍At least the commission's wrapped up, but Aria's situation... that's really weighing on me.At least the commission's wrapped up, but Aria's situation... that's really weighing on me.Text for Wise / At least we got the commission done, but... Aria's situation is such a headache!At least we got the commission done, but... Aria's situation is such a headache!Text for Belle‍)); (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (Good thing I'm not the only one (‍troubled by this...troubled by this...Text for Wise / stressing!stressing!Text for Belle‍) I've got Sunna and Nangong with me... Oh yeah, I should tell (‍BelleBelleText for Wise / WiseWiseText for Belle‍) tomorrow and get (‍herherText for Wise / himhimText for Belle‍) to share the (‍burden.burden.Text for Wise / burden!burden!Text for Belle‍)); (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (No need to thank me, (‍Belle. This is what family does.Belle. This is what family does.Text for Wise / Wise. It's what I do.Wise. It's what I do.Text for Belle‍)); You think you'll have trouble sleeping, but in the familiar room, you quickly drift off.; Then, just like every morning these past few days, you wake up to the hustle and bustle of Failume Heights.
Time to check in on Aria and Sunna.

Sunna: Morning, Manager. Wow, that was a great rest... Thanks for having us, Senior Fufu!

Aria: ...Yeah! Thanks, Manager and Senior Fufu...

No problem! You're welcome back anytime.

Are you heading back to Sixth Street now?

Sunna: Yup yup! We've got the budget for it now, after all. We already snagged tickets for the earliest airship out!

Sunna: You're coming with us too, right?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (Wonder if the backup Sunna called in will even be useful... Either way, I should let Sunna and Aria head back first and give the three some space to talk in private.)

You guys head back first.

I'll be right there.

Sunna: Huh, I thought you'd come with...

Aria: Okay then... If you're busy, just go ahead, don't worry about us!

Sunna: ...Oh yeah, Aria, you're so thoughtful! So we'll... head back then? See you at 404 later. Nangong probably already has your ticket ready!

Alright, see you at 404.

I'm excited for those tickets~

Check out what's happening at 404

Wonder how Nangong and Sunna are gonna comfort Aria...
A bit worried about how they're holding up, so I should swing by 404 and check on them.

404 Livehouse

(Idle, on stage): Biggest Fan: En-nah! (Angels of Delusion, number one!)

(Idle): Nangong Yu: Biggest Fan is amazing!

(Talk to Nangong Yu)

Temporary Agent

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Temporary Agent

Video Summary: Support their dreams as a temporary agent.

Story Description: After the Angels of Delusion gather, they begin handing out tickets, with idol senior Vesper becoming the second recipient, right after Biggest Fan. Acting as a temporary agent, (‍Wise / Belle‍) heads to Starloop with the Angels of Delusion to visit Vesper.

Nangong Yu: Oh my, my two teammates who went out hunting are finally back.

Nangong Yu: With the commission fee, we won't have to worry about promo materials for the show anymore~

Nangong doesn't look worried at all, like Aria and Sunna simply went out and finished another routine commission.
Unable to hold it in, Sunna quietly pokes her in the arm.

Nangong Yu: Oh, right. Before Aria and the Manager got here, I already gave out the first gift ticket~

So, the first gift ticket...

Who did you give it to?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍That was fast! But... I thought Belle and I would be the first to get gift tickets... / Nangong, that was fast! Who'd you give the first gift ticket to? I thought it would be me and Wise...‍)

Nangong Yu: Sorry, Manager! You're a super important audience member to Angels of Delusion, but our hardworking fan club president just did an absolutely amazing support dance...

Aria: Biggest Fan?

Nangong Yu: Yeah, Biggest Fan's been working really hard. Just now it told me that for every one of our shows, it wants to cheer us on like that from the crowd!

Nangong Yu: And from now on, when anyone ever asks, it'll proudly say its cheer routine was inspired by the first work we released after Angels of Delusion officially formed.

Nangong Yu: If I remember right, back then, I was busy convincing a certain crybaby to join the group, so Aria handled the choreography.

Aria: Ah, I remember! The choreography was... not great, and because of my habits, I added way too many little hops...

Aria: Right after Sunna joined, she couldn't keep up with all the hops and ended up crying from sheer frustration...

Sunna: Wait, wait, wait, wait! Aren't we getting a little off track?

Aria slips into a memory, her expression going blank.
Sunna seems ready to press the issue while Aria hesitates, but Nangong stops her.

Nangong Yu: Anyway, I gave the first gift ticket to Biggest Fan!

Nangong Yu: Next, let's go find that senior Aria really likes... Vesper, was it?

Vesper?

The one from TOPS?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Vesper? (‍You mean... / Are you talking about...‍) the intelligent construct singer from TOPS Entertainment?

Nangong Yu: Yes, yes! She's a senior Aria really admires and feels close to. She's given us advice on performances and songs before, always super patient.

Nangong Yu: Sometimes I even wonder... if Miss Vesper ever decided to sing with Aria, Sunna and I would just get kicked out and be left homeless!

(But if it's her...)

(She'll probably be busy on Gilded Carrot Day night.)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ((‍But according to Astra, Vesper's scheduled to appear as / Still, going by what Astra said, Vesper's supposed to be‍) a guest at the lighting ceremony on Gilded Carrot (‍Day... / Day night...‍) Even if she accepts (‍a ticket from the Angels / the ticket the little angels gave her‍), she won't be able to (‍come / make it‍) to 404 that day.)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ((‍That said, the ticket would be a heartfelt gesture from Aria and the girls. As for whether or not she can actually attend...^{[Note 6]} we can wait for Vesper to explain it herself. / But the ticket is Aria and the girls' heartfelt gesture! Whether she can come or not... we should probably let Vesper be the one to tell them.‍))

Sunna: ...Aria? Why are you and the manager spacing out together like that...

Aria: Huh? I'm here!

Aria: Ah... I mean! Nangong! You're saying weird things again! Vesper is an amazing senior, and you and Sunna are my most important teammates!

Aria: You two... She... Ahhhh! Anyway, you and Sunna are the most important, okay?!

Nangong Yu: Yes! I recorded that, by the way. You can't take it back later~

Nangong Yu: But seriously, what I wanted to ask is... where are we supposed to find Miss Vesper today?

Aria: ...I feel like I got tricked by you again.

Aria: Vesper said she'll be at the Luminous Hall in Starloop today. We can find her there.

Sunna: Starloop? You mean the place where Astra performs...? Oh, there must be a lot of amazing people there...

Sunna: Nangong even went there to submit our sheet music once before... and if I remember right, we never heard back. I... I don't really wanna go there.

Nangong Yu: Just the three of us, going to a star-studded place like that? It does feel a bit... lacking in presence.

Three of us still isn't enough?

What about Ms. Cecilia?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Don't be scared, (‍Sunna. / Sunna!‍) (‍With all of you together, you have numbers on your side. But what about Ms. Cecilia? Is she not around today? / Your group has the numbers on its side! But is Ms. Cecilia not around today?‍)

Nangong Yu: No, I think she went out for something...

Nangong Yu: How about this... Manager, why don't you be our temporary agent for today?

Nangong Yu: If three people are an advantage, then four of us would be even stronger!

Sunna: Yeah! If you're not too busy, Manager... lend us a hand, please! I can even cover your transportation costs!

Sunna: But let's take the metro. A cab to Starloop is pricey, and we'd have to cut another promo board...

Urgh, fine.

Let's take my car.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍I really can't say no to you. Alright, since I'm already your temporary agent today, I can also be the chauffeur. My car will fit all three of you, so we can go together. / Honestly, I can't say no to you guys. Fine, I'll be your temporary agent, and I'll drive too. My car fits the three of you, so let's head to Starloop together, yeah?‍)

Sunna: Yay! Manager, you're the best!!

You drive the angels to Starloop.

Just as you're about to walk through the entrance, you suddenly feel something slip into your pocket...
It turns out to be a few tickets for the "'To Delulu' Gilded Carrot Day Special Show."

Nangong, who has just brushed past you, turns around and makes a pleading gesture.
Looks like... to keep the momentum going for the "Angels of Delusion," you need to act the part as the temporary manager now.
(Obtain "To Delulus" Performance Ticket ×3)

Tutorials

[Character Intro] Aria: File:Tutorial (Character Intro) Aria 1.gif
When the 4th hit of Aria's Basic Attack: Sweet Melody or EX Special Attack hits an enemy, Fandom Power is generated on the field after the attack ends. When a Chain Attack is activated, Fandom Power is also generated on the field.
After the 4th hit of Basic Attack: Sweet Melody, an Assist Follow-Up, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, Special Attack: Full-Sugar Electronica - No Ice can be activated. If the attack hits an enemy, 1 Fandom Power is also generated on the field after the attack ends.
When holding , Aria enters a charging state, with up to three charge stages. Releasing , or reaching the maximum charge duration, causes Aria to perform a powerful downward attack based on the current charge stage. While charging, if Fandom Power is nearby, it will be absorbed, with each Fandom Power absorbed immediately increasing the charge level by 1 stage.
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When the charged 3rd hit of Aria's Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch lands as a heavy attack on a target affected by Ether Anomaly, Electric Anomaly, Fire Anomaly, Physical Anomaly, or Ice Anomaly, it triggers Abloom, dealing an additional instance of Attribute Anomaly DMG. When the target is Stunned, this DMG ratio is further increased.
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After Aria activates an Ultimate, she enters the Moment of Delusion state. While Moment of Delusion is active, the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch is upgraded to an enhanced version.
When entering the Moment of Delusion state, Aria gains multiple stacks of All-Out Support. While charging, if Aria has All-Out Support, she consumes 1 stack of All-Out Support to charge, each stack of All-Out Support increasing the charge level by 2 stages. After launching the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch, if she has All-Out Support, or if there are more than 2 Fandom Power nearby, keep holding or pressing within a short time frame to repeatedly activate the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch.
When entering the Moment of Delusion state, Aria simultaneously activates Ether Veil: Delusion Reprise. While Ether Veil: Delusion Reprise is active, all squad members gain an additional ATK increase.
If the additional ability conditions are met, activating an Ether Veil generates 4 Fandom Power on the field.

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Notes

↑ Actual voice-over (Wise): "...So from the sound of it, word travels fast in Waifei during a holiday."
↑ Actual voice-over (Wise): "Aria and Sunna are both pretty young, not to mention they aren't even trained Hollow operatives... And they sure don't look like the fighting type..."
↑ Actual voice-over (Wise): "That's so cool. When you revealed your Intelligent Construct form [...]"
↑ Subtitle only appears briefly.
↑ Actual voice-over (Belle): "dissipates"
↑ Actual voice-over (Wise): "As for whether she can actually attend or not..."

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	Startled Awake from Old Dreams
Chinese (Simplified)	惊起于旧梦
Chinese (Traditional)	驚起於舊夢
Japanese	過ぎ去りし日々より驚き醒める
Korean	지난날의 꿈에서 깨어나다 Jinannarui Kkumeseo Kkaeeonada
Spanish	Despertar por un viejo sueño
French	Réveil soudain depuis de vieux rêves
Russian	Пробуждение от старого сна Probuzhdeniye ot starogo sna
Thai	สะดุ้งตื่นจากฝันในวันเก่า
Vietnamese	Giật Mình Tỉnh Mộng Xưa
German	Aus einem alten Traum erwacht
Indonesian	Terbangun dari Mimpi Lama
Portuguese	Despertar de um Sonho Antigo

Change History

Released in Version 2.6 - Encore for an Old Dream

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[1] Actual voice-over (Wise): "...So from the sound of it, word travels fast in Waifei during a holiday."

[2] Actual voice-over (Wise): "Aria and Sunna are both pretty young, not to mention they aren't even trained Hollow operatives... And they sure don't look like the fighting type..."

[3] Actual voice-over (Wise): "That's so cool. When you revealed your Intelligent Construct form [...]"

[4] Subtitle only appears briefly.

[5] Actual voice-over (Belle): "dissipates"

[6] Actual voice-over (Wise): "As for whether she can actually attend or not..."

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