The Second Queen

Steps

1. Chat with Rina outside the Godfinger Arcade

Gameplay Notes

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Dialogue

 Chat with Rina outside the Godfinger Arcade

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Rina is talking with Asha outside the arcade.
I should go see if there's anything I can help out with.

Sixth Street

(Idle)

Rina: Oh really...

Asha: My apologies!

(Talk to Rina)

Asha: Those are the house rules. I hope you understand...

Rina: In that case, there's no other choice. I can't really expect you to break your store's rules just for me.

What's happening?

Do you need me to help you with something?

Rina: Oh, Manager. If anyone can help, it's probably you~ Let me explain...

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The following is recorded in the Partner Archive

 "Battle of the Queens"

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Story Description: You meet Rina in front of Godfinger. As a new player, she challenges Asha, the Queen Soul Hounds III [sic], to complete her task.

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Rina: Let me explain: my client requested memorabilia from this store. So I asked this store clerk, who informed me they aren’t available for purchase; they can only be obtained by winning tickets through playing.

Asha: That’s right. Generally, a customer would need to play "Soul Hounds III" for around five days to win enough tickets.

Asha: Another way is the Manager Challenge. If you win, you can get it right away, but it’s considerably more difficult than saving up for five days.

Rina: Oh. How troublesome. I don’t want to invest five days into this, and just getting familiar with the game will take some time, especially since I’ve never played arcade games.

Never?

You're a total newbie?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): I can't believe you've never played an arcade game.

Rina: Well, it isn't an essential skill for a maid, and our housekeeping service doesn't involve playing arcade games...

Asha: That's understandable. People have different strong suits. I'm the opposite. I'm not good with housework, and doing laundry leaves me exhausted, so I just leave it to the self-service washing machine downstairs...

Rina: Hold on. Not doing something doesn't equate to being bad at it. Are you implying I'm avoiding arcade games because I'm bad at them?

Asha: Huh? That's not what I meant...

Rina: I've made up my mind — I want to get that memorabilia today.
You mentioned a way to win it immediately just now. The Manager Challenge... was it?

Asha: That's right... It's our special event here. Essentially, you just have to battle against me in "Soul Hounds III." If you win, you'll get the memorabilia right away.

Jonah: What!? I heard someone say Manager Challenge! Is someone here to challenge Asha!?

Asha: Ah, let me introduce you. This here is Jonah, and he's sort of a regular here and a big fan of the Manager Challenge.

Jonah: No one's ever beaten Asha since the opening of this store! Please let me watch! I'm sure I can learn a lot from it!

Asha might be good, but...

The Manager Challenge is worth a shot.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Asha might be good, but... the Manager Challenge is worth a shot if you want to win the memorabilia (‍fast.fast.Text for Wise / fast!fast!Text for Belle‍)

Rina: I think the same, my goal is to complete my service, so anything is worth a go.

Asha: It feels a bit odd to be challenged by someone new to video games... but as long as it brings business, I guess it's a good thing.

Asha: So... Welcome to Godfinger, and I accept your challenge!

Just like that, a battle of Soul Hounds III begins between Rina and Asha.

Jonah: Alright, we've arrived at the battle arena! Both contestants are ready! It's the Soul Hounds Queen... Ah, I mean Asha versus Rina!

Asha: Is the commentary really necessary every time someone comes here to challenge me...? Don't mind the kid — just enjoy the game.

Asha: The rules are pretty lenient. If you manage to overtake me in depth at any point in the game, even if only for a split second, you win.

Rina: Please don't think of me as a simple novice; I'm the type who gets excited at the sight of a vacuum cleaner.

Rina: I just have to picture myself cleaning up clutter using the puppy Bangboo in the game and I'll feel right at home.

Jonah: I look forward to a great performance from both contestants. Get ready, insert your coins, and... GO!

Jonah: Wow! Asha is off to a strong start, pulling ahead by several levels within the first three seconds!

Jonah: Let's see how Rina's doing. She's pretty impressive too! Look at how fast she moves her fingers! She doesn't look like a first-timer at all!

Jonah: Rina's Soul Hound is wielding the vacuum cleaner with incredible speed, it's just a blur! It's like my grandma when she chases me with a broom!

Jonah: Rina stands a good chance of winning at this rate... Just kidding! Why did you clear the entire row of blocks? You don't have to do that! Just keep moving downward!

Rina: What are you talking about? I can't leave rubbish lying around. If I don't clean it up my vacuum will cry!

I think she's playing a different game...

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): I think she's playing a different game... A perfect example of "playing in your own way."

She won't win like this...

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): It's good (‍that she'sthat she'sText for Wise / she'sshe'sText for Belle‍) having fun, but it'll be hard for her to win at this rate...

Jonah: Rina is progressing slowly, but... everything's so clean! I've never seen such a clear screen in Soul Hounds III! Not even when Asha is playing...

Asha: Hmph, I can't pretend I didn't hear that...
It seems unfair if I win like this. Fine, then!

Jonah: Asha has suddenly stopped advancing! What!? She's started clearing the blocks by rows too! She's matching Rina's pace and energy effortlessly.

Rina: Oh my, you may seem gentle on the surface, but you're actually very competitive.

Asha: Right back at you!

Jonah: Wait just a second! Am I seeing this right? The distance is closing!^{[Note 1]} Though it's slow, the two are getting closer and closer!

Rina: Give it your all, Asha. The moment you push yourself through your limits, you'll reach your true potential!

Jonah: Rina speaks like the ultimate villain in a movie despite falling behind! As the battle intensifies, both contestants have kicked into high gear!

Rina: Huh... What... The screen froze? And the buttons aren't responding... It's almost like when a Bangboo crashes.

Asha: Ah??? Halt the competition! Let me see... The screen froze, so... I'm gonna restart the machine...

Asha: Wait. Why is the screen still on after I've unplugged the machine!? Could it be broken...? This is bad. My boss is gonna be angry, and my pay's gonna get deducted!

Jonah: Hey! Look! The depth on the screen... 9999999... that's too many 9s to count!^{[Note 2]}That's definitely higher than the current record!

It's probably due to the crash...

Didn't the rules say...

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): It's probably due to the crash... Strings of numbers like (‍thesetheseText for Wise / thisthisText for Belle‍) can often be seen on the screen of a crashed game. But didn't the rules say...

Asha: The rules say that if your depth overtakes mine at any point, you win... Wait a sec, are you saying I've lost? I won't accept that kinda loophole!

Rina: I agree, Miss Asha. I can't consider this a win for me either. Let's leave the competition aside and focus on the machine for now.

Rina: I can feel a slight electromagnetic reaction lingering on the joystick... Perhaps I was so focused on our competition that I exerted too much force and broke the machine. I'll compensate accordingly.

Asha: Huh? D—Do you mean you're willing to buy the machine?

Rina: If the extent of the damage indeed warrants selling the entire machine, then of course. I'll arrange the purchase once I've finished handling my current tasks.

Rina: Finding a way to get the memorabilia is still my top priority. Since I've failed to pass the Manager Challenge, I'll have to spend five days...

Asha: Wait wait wait! Five days until... Ah, I mean... Congratulations! You've passed the Manager Challenge! Look at all those 9's on the screen! I admit defeat!

Jonah: ...Admit... defeat...

Jonah: This is the demise of the Soul Hounds Queen!

Asha: There's no need to go shouting it in the streets... and "Demise" is hardly the right word!

Asha: Ah, right — here's your prize. A commemorative Godfinger figurine. Please take it!

Asha: Now... can we talk about buying the arcade machine?

Rina: Please rest assured I'll go through with the purchase, but I can't accept the memorabilia. I don't think I've defeated you.

Consider it receiving your reward in advance.

Completing your service is more important.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Completing your service is more important, right? Just consider it receiving your reward in advance. You can come back later and beat Asha fair and (‍square.square.Text for Wise / square!square!Text for Belle‍)

Rina: Yes... You're right. I've become so concerned with the outcome of the competition that I've forgotten my priorities. Thank you, Manager. I'll keep the memorabilia.

Rina: Spending my first gaming experience with you was truly wonderful. I'll definitely come back here to fulfill my promise to win...

Rina: I hope we run into each other again during my second, third, and fourth times playing, haha~

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(Idle)

Rina: Next...

Jonah: Hey, did you see that...?

Roy: I saw it. I'm not blind...

(Talk to Rina again, optional)

Rina: I have to finish some follow-up work.

Rina: I'm very grateful for all your help. Please go get some rest.

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