This Night Is Gilded

This Night Is Gilded is the eighth episode of Season 2 - Interlude: Encore for an Old Dream in Phaethon's Story.

Parts

Final Offensive
Skewed Marketing Video
AI Assistant Saves the Day
Tonight's Melody
Tonight's Commemoration
Tonight's Wish
Tonight's Final Note
Gilded Carrot Day Blessings
About the Wishing Sprite
Unfinished Delusion
Mysterious Visitor

Steps

This Night Is Gilded
1. Return to the workshop
2. Head to 404 to catch the show
3. Ask the angels how they feel about the show
4. Get ready for bed
  - Accept Gilded Carrot Day wishes from friends (optional)
5. Head to 404 to watch the little angels rehearse

Gameplay Notes

During step 2, the player will enter Quality Time with (‍BelleBelleText for Wise / WiseWiseText for Belle‍).

Dialogue

Return to the workshop

Fairy and (‍Belle / Wise‍) are still in the workshop trying to stop Youkai, and the Angels of Delusion need to head back to prep for their performance.
Let's go back to Sixth Street.

Sixth Street

(Ongoing): (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Sunna and the others are getting ready for the show... I (‍shouldshouldText for Wise / betterbetterText for Belle‍) hurry back to check on (‍Belle and Fairy.Belle and Fairy.Text for Wise / Wise and Fairy!Wise and Fairy!Text for Belle‍)

(Idles, in front of 404 Error): Sunna: Th—Thank you for coming to our show!; NPC 1: Sunna, you're so cute~~

Aria: ...Right! Please look forward to hearing the songs Sunna wrote!

NPC 2: Aria sounds amazing no matter what she sings...

NPC 3: Nangong! Nangong!

Nangong Yu: Welcome to our debut show~

Ye Shunguang: Junior, you're back?

(Talk to Ye Shunguang, optional): Ye Shunguang: ...Shifu mentioned that the commission you were working on a few days ago, when she ran into you at Suibian Temple, has yet to be resolved?; Ye Shunguang: Junior, you go ahead and do your thing. I'll be fine on my own. I've never been to a live mu... music... place like this before, so it'd be nice to take a look around on my own too!; Sorry, I really gotta head back...; But I'll definitely come find you before the lighting!; Ye Shunguang: Sure thing! I'll be waiting for you~ If you can't make it in time, let's meet up in front of the stage.

(Enter the Video Store)

Final Offensive

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

Final Offensive

Video Summary: This very night — congratulations to Fairy on reclaiming a win!

Story Description: (‍Wise / Belle‍) return [sic] to the video store and learn [sic] that Youkai has taken control of most of the broadcast nodes, with Fairy doing everything she can to stop it.

I'm back!

How are things on your end?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): I'm back! How are things with you and Fairy?

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍Fairy says Youkai has control of most of the broadcast nodes right now. It's getting tricky! / According to Fairy, Youkai currently controls most of the broadcast nodes. It's a difficult situation.‍)

That Youkai...

Is that difficult?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍This / That‍) Youkai... is it really that (‍much of a pain / hard to deal with‍)?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Doesn't Fairy always call you Second Assistant? Guess she wants you to do the explaining today... / This is a first — Fairy actually asking you, the Second Assistant, to explain her work?!‍)

Skewed Marketing Video

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

Misplaced Trailer

Video Summary: This very night — congratulations to Fairy on reclaiming a win!

Story Description: The Yearlight Ceremony broadcast took an unexpected turn: Youkai hijacked the feed to promote the Construct threat theory. But just as everyone was caught up in debate, it all concluded with a surprisingly "joyful" twist.

Meanwhile, at Failume Heights, during the Yearlight Ceremony...

	???: ...Citizens, as you can see, the mystics of Yunkui Summit are in position!
	???: Next, we're cutting back to the studio—before lighting up the Yearlight, do our anchors have anything to say to the people?
	BZZT—
	???: Phew, finally wrapped... Did you get the rice noodle rolls? Gimme a bite... NPC 4: ...What's going on?!
	SNAP ???: Huh? I'm already off work! Can't I even eat for two seconds—
	Youkai: "Dear citizens. On this Gilded Carrot Day, I would like to introduce you to some... Construct friends living in Ridu."
	???: Uh... this is kinda... not the moment for that, is it? ???: —Wait, hold up! This wasn't on the rundown! Cut the feed NOW!! NPC 4: Control room says they tried... but they can't cut it off.
	Youkai: "V-DTX" — a rhythm that stokes unrest, and in the next refrain... a signal that foretells death.
	Youkai: "A-H0L0" — seemingly clumsy and immature, yet days ago they underwent a mass aberration and attacked citizens who wandered into the Hollow.
	NPC 5: Intelligent Construct Threat Theory? That died out fifty years ago... NPC 6: Though lately, there have been some cases that got out of control... Pretty scary stuff.
	NPC 7: I've been saying this forever: the logic core runs on code, one virus and boom... How is that reliable? NPC 8: You can't say that stuff on Gilded Carrot Day — isn't Public Security gonna do something about this?
	Youkai: "As long as someone gives them the right 'command'..." Cissia: Wait, sir! It's not my fault... I really did locate that signal source!
	Cissia: When I left, those people were all alive and well! Youkai: "Every seemingly ordinary Intelligent Construct around you could be..."
	BZZT...
	Vesper: "—Suddenly bursting into notes of joy!"
	Billy: That was awesome!! Nicole: What the heck was that?! Some kinda ad? Billy: Boss! That was obviously... a killer twist! Anby: According to statistics... movies rated below 4 stars tend to heavily rely on "emotional dissonance" and "sudden plot twists" in their execution.
	Billy: ...What? So those are all trash movies?! No no, that's just how we Intelligent Constructs are—unpredictable!

AI Assistant Saves the Day

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

AI Assistant Saves the Day

Video Summary: This very night — congratulations to Fairy on reclaiming a win!

Story Description: Fairy managed to replace the broadcast Youkai had prepared just in time, preventing it from exploiting the Yearlight Ceremony to sow panic. As the ceremony and the new song premiere began simultaneously, the siblings hurried off.

Fairy: ...Video file replaced.

We made it.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍...We made it. That was close. Youkai almost got its message out... / ...We made it! That was crazy — almost let Youkai get its words out...‍)

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍Nice work, Fairy! / Reliable as ever, Fairy. Excellent work.‍)

Fairy: Notice: The lighting ceremony and Angels of Delusion's Gilded Carrot Day song debut have both begun.

Fairy: Optimal action plan generated: proceed to 404 immediately while watching the Failume Heights lighting ceremony via mobile livestream.

We've gotta move, now!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍...Angels of Delusion should be on the new song already — we need to go, now. / Yeah, Wise! If we run now, we can still make it! Go!‍)

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍You're the one stalling! Move it, Wise! / Okay, okay — easy, Belle! Don't pull my jacket!‍)

(‍Belle grabs you and drags you out in a hurry. Hopefully you can still make it to the best part of the show...Belle grabs you and drags you out in a hurry. Hopefully you can still make it to the best part of the show...Text for Wise / You rush out, dragging Wise along, with the hope of still making it to the best part of the show.You rush out, dragging Wise along, with the hope of still making it to the best part of the show.Text for Belle‍)

Head to 404 to catch the show

There was some trouble with the Yearlight Ceremony broadcast, but we managed to resolve things in the end.
Now we can head to 404 without worry and catch the Angels of Delusion's debut performance.

Sixth Street

(Ongoing): (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): The evening of Gilded Carrot Day is livelier than I (‍imagined...imagined...Text for Wise / imagined!imagined!Text for Belle‍); (SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍...First you rush me out the door, and now you're looking all over the place....First you rush me out the door, and now you're looking all over the place.Text for Wise / ...Come on, this is no time for sightseeing!...Come on, this is no time for sightseeing!Text for Belle‍) If we don't hurry up, the show's gonna be (‍over.over.Text for Wise / over!over!Text for Belle‍)

(Idle, next to Random Play): NPC 9: I hear the guest for this year's lighting ceremony is...; NPC 10: ...For real!?

(Idle, at Waterfall Soup): General Chop: Where are you two rushing off to?

(Idles, at Coff Cafe): NPC 11: How come they aren't holding Ridu's Got Boo this year?; NPC 12: Riiight! My Bangboo's been at home practicing the whole year! When it heard the contest was canceled, it burst into tears...

Tin Master: Happy Gilded Carrot Day!

(Idle, next to 141 Convenience Store): NPC 13: 404 is so busy today!; NPC 14: I hear a new group's having their debut show there...

(Idle, next to Box Galaxy): NPC 15: The fireworks are so pretty...; NPC 16: Hurry up or our food'll get cold before we get home!

(Idle, across from 404): NPC 17: There was a huge crowd over there just now!; NPC 18: Are they all there for the show?

(Reach the marked area)

Tonight's Melody

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

"Tonight's Melody"

Video Summary: New Eridu heard their song.

(A cinematic plays)

(The siblings rush to the concert)

Belle: We made it!

Wise: Just in time for the best part!

Aria: ♪ Love heals this world ♪

(Meanwhile, Cersea sings at the Yearlight Ceremony)

Aria & Cecilia: ♪ 'Cause love is more than a word ♪

Ukinami Yuzuha: Time to light up the Yearlight!

(Yixuan, Ju Fufu, and Pan Yinhu light the Yearlight with their powers)

Angels of Delusion: ♪ It pulls me close, then melts me down ♪

Angels of Delusion: ♪ Entwined, undone ♪

Angels of Delusion: ♪ Let me burn, and start anew ♪

Angels of Delusion: ♪ Reborn in love once more ♪

(Victoria Housekeeping Co. and Hugo Vlad watch the Yearlight on TV)

Hugo: Not bad~

(At the same time, the members of Section 6, Obol Squad, and PubSec are out on patrol)

Hoshimi Miyabi: Let's head back

Magus: Stay alert!

Zhu Yuan: All clear

Angels of Delusion: ♪ Come closer, then hold me tight ♪

Angels of Delusion: ♪ Our hearts will resonate ♪

Angels of Delusion: ♪ Make me whole, then show me how ♪

Angels of Delusion: ♪ To love it all again ♪

(Deep in the Hollow, Ye Shiyuan looks up at the night sky)

Ye Shiyuan: The Yearlight...

Ye Shiyuan: I wonder if it's been lit yet?

(At 404, the audience applauds for the angels)

Ye Shunguang: I will remember this Gilded Carrot Day...

(Cinematic ends)

Ask the angels how they feel about the show

That's a successful show all wrapped! Time to check in with tonight's "superstars" and see how they're feeling!

404 Livehouse

(Idle, left of the stage): Lynn: It's rough...; Ellen: Yeah, it looks tiring...

(Listen to Lynn, optional): Ellen: Lynn? Seems like you like them.; Lynn: Yeah. I don't think I ever told you before, but... I actually used to want to become an idol myself...; Lynn: But pushing yourself to create with barely any response, those long, grueling practice sessions... It's really tough to keep going. So... I really admire the Angels of Delusion.; Ellen: Mm, they were pretty good... Not super polished yet, but still got me into it.; Ellen: ...I only realized I was getting sleepy after they finished.; Lynn: Are you heading off to rest, Ellen?; Ellen: I'm fine. Can stick it out till the photo's done, then go back, sleep.; Lynn: Sounds good~

(Idle, right of the stage): (SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): Let me introduce...; Vivian: I've heard much about you, new Void Hunter... Miss Ye Shunguang?; Ye Shunguang: ...A pleasure! Miss Vivian!

(Talk to Ye Shunguang, optional): Vivian: So Lord Phaethon... went through so many crazy things this past year...; Ye Shunguang: Wow... Junior (‍BelleBelleText for Wise / WiseWiseText for Belle‍) and Junior (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍)... went through so many wild adventures before joining Yunkui Summit...; (SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): Yeah, time really flies...; (SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): Another year, another Gilded Carrot Day. Our friends are still around, and the new commission went off without a hitch — honestly, that's all I could ask for.; You're quite easy to please, huh?; I agree.

(Talk to Xiaoyan in front of the angels, optional): Xiaoyan: I can't believe they've grown into such a strong and charismatic group already.; Xiaoyan: They must've had it rough...; Xiaoyan: ...And they must've had plenty of support and help from their Delulus too.; Xiaoyan: And that includes you too, right, Manager?; I didn't do that much.; They earned every bit of it.; Xiaoyan: You're too modest, Manager. I can tell they really rely on you. If you're willing, let's keep supporting the Angels of Delusion together~

(Talk to Nangong Yu): Sunna: Manager! Manager! How'd we do out there?!; That was amazing.; Way better than before.; Sunna: Waaah... R—Really? No way...; Sunna: My legs are still shaking — I can't believe I finished that many songs! And I only messed up... five times!; Aria: Huh?! You actually counted...?; Nangong Yu: Not only did she count it, she counted one of those instances twice — could it be that when I wasn't paying attention... Sunna raised her standards for her own dancing skills?; Sunna: I knew it! You've been secretly watching me!; Sunna: But bet you didn't notice — my first mistake was actually forgetting to set up my selfie stick at the edge of the stage beforehand!; Sunna: Wahhhhh! That was the biggest mistake of the entire show! I was supposed to nail the final pose, grab the selfie stick in one smooth move, and take a group photo with everyone!; Aria: Huh? Was there such a section in the rehearsal?; Sunna: No.; Sunna: Uwaa! Go ahead! Laugh at me all you want — this was my surprise! I planned to just use my phone at first...; Sunna: But when I saw how many fans showed up at the entrance... I thought of using a selfie stick so that I could fit everyone in.; Sunna: I reminded myself like a dozen times... and I still forgot...; Nangong Yu: Ahh, so it was your special little surprise, huh...; Nangong Yu: It's not too late to grab your selfie stick, you know. Aria and I can go ask everyone who wants to stay for the photo to wait~; Me too.; Don't worry, Sunna, just go ahead and grab it.; Sunna: Okay! Go on then~ I'll grab the selfie stick right now. Let's meet back in front of the stage. Thanks, everyone!; Nangong Yu: Wait! Hold up—; Sunna: ...What's up?; Nangong Yu: The manager's been busy all day, managed to make it to our last performance, and even helped us entertain the crowd. Let's get a pic with (‍himhimText for Wise / herherText for Belle‍) first!; Sunna: Ahhhhh you're so right!; Aria: Sweet! Let's take it now—; You're pulled onstage by the angels, and take group pictures together...
(Enter Photo Mode — the frame Sweet Memories is automatically applied)

(After taking a photo or exiting Photo Mode)

Tonight's Commemoration

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

Tonight's Commemoration

Video Summary: New Eridu heard their song.

Story Description: The Angels of Delusion invite the Delulus to join them for a group photo, preserving a keepsake of the Gilded Carrot Day night and the premiere.

Sunna: Th–Thank you so much for waiting for us until the very end!

Aria: The performance you just saw... couldn't have happened without you. This is our gift to all Delulus...

Nangong Yu: This moment won't last forever... but we can leave behind something eternal for tonight's "delusion"!

Sunna: Is everyone here?

Everybody gathers.

Tonight's Wish

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

Tonight's Wish

Video Summary: New Eridu heard their song.

Story Description: During the photo session, audience members shout out their New Year's wishes, and the laughter, anticipation, and delusions of the moment are captured forever in tonight's photos.

This Night Is Gilded Cutscene Quest Still 01

Sunna: Then please... shout out your wishes as loud as you can!

Nangong Yu: Even the wildest "delusions" are totally fine, you know~

Aria: Because we make every delusion come true! We are...

Sunna & Aria & Nangong Yu: Angels of Delusion!

The crowd immediately erupts in cheers...

Burnice: Me first, me first! I want an endless supply of Nitro-Fuel! Me and Pulchra!

Caesar: Sons of Calydon — smash every enemy out of the way!

Caesar: And! I wanna be as cute as Sunna!

Ari: I wish everyone would come to 404 for our live shows!

Emotional Fan: I hope Aria gets better and better at dancing!

Humorous Fan: I hope Sunna doesn't trip during the performance!

Weird Fan: Nangong! Nangong! Step on me!

A suspicious silence jolts a half-asleep audience member awake.

Ellen: Hmm? *yawn* ...Why is it so loud all of a sudden...

Lynn: Ellen! It's time to make a wish!

Ellen: My wish is... to sleep as much as I want every day?

Biggest Fan: Ehn-ne.... En-nhe-ne! (My wish is... to start from a new beginning, and from now on, everyone will see Angels of Delusion!)

Seth: Huh? M–Me too? Um... I hope everyone has a happy Gilded Carrot Day!

Seth: Including my weird, annoying brother who never comes home for Gilded Carrot Day dinner — Severian Lowell!

Jane: Oooh, I definitely didn't hear that one...

Vivian: ...I want to spend every Gilded Carrot Day with you, Lord Phaethon!

Ye Shunguang: May... every year be blessed with moments like this...

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Everyone's shared their wishes... What about you, Belle? What's yours? / Everyone shouted their wishes already. So what about you, Wise? What's your wish?‍)

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): Hmm... I haven't (‍decided yet! / settled on one yet.‍) I’ll tell you when it's (‍just us! / a little less noisy.‍)

Sunna: Now, look over here everyone!

Sunna: Three!

Aria: Two!

Nangong Yu: One!

Angels of Delusion!

Tonight's Final Note

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

Tonight's Final Note

Video Summary: New Eridu heard their song.

Story Description: The performance comes to a perfect close, and the Angels of Delusion look ahead to the future with renewed anticipation.

After the photo, the audience leaves the place in satisfied little clusters.

After a flurry of chaotic goodbyes, only the three angels and their temporary agent remain at the front of the stage.
And that's when Cecilia calls...

Cecilia: My little angels... How was the show?

Sunna: We did it! The whole thing! And, from start to finish, not a single person left early!

Aria: Mm-hmm! The show went so well! Delulus were so passionate — like super duper passionate! I think I've fallen in love with everyone...

Nangong Yu: That's basically it. I don't really have anything to add~

Cecilia: Aww... Girls, I'm so proud of you!

Cecilia: And here's some good news — people have already started guessing that you wrote tonight's song~

Cecilia: Better get ready... More Delulus are coming your way!

Aria: Really?!

Aria: Sunna, Sunna! You're about to become a "rising star composer"!

Sunna: Aria, Aria! And you're about to become a... "breakout rookie singer"!

Nangong Yu: ...You two shared the power of delusions with the audience... and sure didn't forget to save some for yourselves.

Cecilia: You really didn't have to wake them up right now, Nangong.

Nangong Yu: I didn't! I'm deluding about the future too...

Aria: So, Nangong... what's your delusion?

Nangong Yu: I'm thinkin' somethin' like... our fan page traffic might finally catch up to Random Play's, you know!

Your reference target is...

Us? Again?!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍How come we're always the ones you compare yourselves to…? / Why do you always pick our "easy-to-pick-on" video store as your reference target...?‍)

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍And hey... You may have Delulus backing you, but our store's got plenty of "loyal members" too! / Sure, you've got Delulus, but we've got loyal members too.‍)

You bid the Angels of Delusion and Cecilia farewell and head home with (‍BelleBelleText for Wise / WiseWiseText for Belle‍).
The fireworks afar seem to be grander than ever before... (‍Belle seems particularly excited and charges up the stairs to the rooftop beside the video store.Belle seems particularly excited and charges up the stairs to the rooftop beside the video store.Text for Wise / Right! The roof next to the video store would be the perfect spot to watch from!Right! The roof next to the video store would be the perfect spot to watch from!Text for Belle‍)

Belle: Happy Gilded Carrot Day, Wise!

Wise: You too, Belle!

Belle: The fireworks are so pretty...

Wise: Yeah...

Belle: I'm gonna make wishes on the fireworks! May we eat well and sleep well! Stay safe and healthy! May everything go smoothly! Hm...

Belle: Wanna add anything, Wise?

Wise: Sure.

Wise: No matter what ups and downs lie ahead, we'll celebrate many, many more Gilded Carrot Days together.

(Inside Random Play): Fairy: Master. I'm worried the fireworks on Gilded Carrot Day evening will be too loud for you to hear my blessing. I'm worried the live music at 404 will be too intense for you to see my message—; ...What are you talking about?; ...Fairy, what's wrong?; Fairy: ...Online data shows that audio messages are a popular form of greeting around Gilded Carrot Day. Analysis: Master has been preoccupied with commissions lately and hasn't had time to enjoy the festive atmosphere.; I get it...; Happy Gilded Carrot Day, best smart assistant ever!; Fairy: Thank you, Master. I also wish you and Second Assistant a happy Gilded Carrot Day.; Fairy: Reminder: Your friends have sent multiple video messages full of heartfelt emotions and eloquent words, putting New Eridu's most advanced AI assistant to shame. Currently playing for you...

Accept Gilded Carrot Day wishes from friends (optional)

Just like Shifu said, tonight had its bumps, but things turned around in the end.
Everything still feels wrapped up in that golden festival vibe, but Gilded Carrot Day's coming to a close... Better get some rest.

Random Play

(Interact with the bedroom computer, optional)

Gilded Carrot Day Blessings

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

Gilded Carrot Day Blessings

Video Summary: Check it out — holiday wishes from old friends and new!

Story Description: Messages of well-wishes from both new friends and old pour in, all preserved in the firework-lit night of Gilded Carrot Day.

You check the blessings your friends have sent...

Astra Yao: The lighting ceremony performance was flawless~ I'll give you half the credit, (‍Wise / Belle‍)! You can cash this praise in for my concert tickets anytime!

Evelyn: Very well. Shall I cancel the "mountain retreat with Ms. Cersea" vacation plan and move concert scheduling to the top of the agenda?

Astra Yao: Don't you dare!

Nekomata: Proxy, where are you spending Gilded Carrot Day? We Cunning Hares miss you a lot! Meow~

Nicole: Until next Gilded Carrot Day and every Gilded Carrot Day after that, we'll make every day a gilded one!

Anton: Happy Gilded Carrot Day, Proxy! So, what did you think of the Yearlight?

Koleda: It's our Gilded Carrot Day gift from Belobog Heavy Industries to every citizen. If you have any suggestions or changes you'd like, be sure to let us know!

Lycaon: Seasonal greetings from Victoria Housekeeping.

Rina: In the new year, we'll still be here waiting for your call anytime~

Lucy: Proxy, did you see that hog? If she and Burnice get too carried away, call us over and we'll pick them up!

Lighter: What? Going out on Gilded Carrot Day night?^{[Note 1]} Well, if we can swing by Sixth Street and wish Proxy a happy Gilded Carrot Day, that doesn't sound bad~

Hoshimi Miyabi: Is some special day coming up? Yanagi said I should send you a message.

Tsukishiro Yanagi: ...Huh?! Chief, that didn't really need to be said out loud...

Hoshimi Miyabi: Okay. Harumasa seemed a bit off his game today, so my training — "eliminating more than half the Ethereals solo during the mission" — went smoother than expected. So... I wish you smooth sailing as well, Proxy.

Zhu Yuan: Greetings from Public Security! Throughout the Gilded Carrot Day, we remain on duty, safeguarding every light in the city. Please stay alert, enjoy the holiday responsibly, and may you and your family share a warm, peaceful holiday!

Qingyi: A new year turns, and may all things go your way.

Trigger: I'm lucky to share the joy of Gilded Carrot Day with you tonight, Proxy. Duty keeps me from seeing you in person... but when I get the chance, I'll make it up to you — with a proper holiday gift.

Soldier 11: Happy Gilded Carrot Day, "Lucky Star of the Crimson Night."

Hugo: I really couldn't say no to Robin... so I ended up spending Gilded Carrot Day with its friends — and their parents. What about you, Manager? With your (‍sister / brother‍) around, I bet it's lively... Happy holidays!

Vivian: Lord Phaethon, next Gilded Carrot Day... I wish we could welcome the night and the fireworks together again, just like today.

Lucia: This is the first time I've seen New Eridu this lively at night. So are we all Nightwatchers now? What about you, (‍Wise / Belle‍)?

Ukinami Yuzuha: Hahahaha! Looks like everyone's "watching the night" with Lucia today! You too, right, (‍Wise / Belle‍)?

Dialyn: Hello there! Rep 2493 Dialyn is honored to deliver your Gilded Carrot Day blessings! Wishing you smooth sailing in the new year! Your friendly support rep is always here to look out for you~ (っ´ω`c)♡

Zhao: Happy New Year, Proxy! Thanks for always having my back. Hey, for the new year, how about we take our partnership to the next level and make it exclusive?

Zhao: Just kidding. Teaming up with me is a guaranteed win, and you know that better than anyone~

Ju Fufu: Junior! Junior! You watched the lighting ceremony on time, right? You didn't miss your Senior Sister's glorious, heroic moment, did you?

Yixuan: May things grow as they should, and each year bring something new.

Get ready for bed

Just like Shifu said, tonight had its bumps, but things turned around in the end.
Everything still feels wrapped up in that golden festival vibe, but Gilded Carrot Day's coming to a close... Better get some rest.

Random Play

(Interact with Warm Bed): (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (What a busy day...); (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (Time flies when you're having fun... (‍Hard toHard toText for Wise / Can'tCan'tText for Belle‍) believe the Gilded Carrot Day holidays are almost over already.); (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ((‍I haven't gotten any proper rest lately with Severian's commission keeping me on my toes... Good thing the video store doesn't need to open on a strict schedule, and we've got Eous and the other Bangboo to help out. Otherwise, this would be rough...I haven't gotten any proper rest lately with Severian's commission keeping me on my toes... Good thing the video store doesn't need to open on a strict schedule, and we've got Eous and the other Bangboo to help out. Otherwise, this would be rough... Tooltip for I haven't gotten any proper rest lately with Severian's commission keeping me on my toes... Good thing the video store doesn't need to open on a strict schedule, and we've got Eous and the other Bangboo to help out. Otherwise, this would be rough...ⓘText for Wise / With Severian's commission keeping me busy, I haven't managed to get any proper rest! Good thing the video store doesn't need to open on time, and anyway, I've got 18 and the others to help out. Otherwise, this would be way too rough...With Severian's commission keeping me busy, I haven't managed to get any proper rest! Good thing the video store doesn't need to open on time, and anyway, I've got 18 and the others to help out. Otherwise, this would be way too rough... Tooltip for With Severian's commission keeping me busy, I haven't managed to get any proper rest! Good thing the video store doesn't need to open on time, and anyway, I've got 18 and the others to help out. Otherwise, this would be way too rough...ⓘText for Belle‍)); (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (...Can't shake the feeling I'm forgetting something...); (ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ((‍Forget it, time for bed... Even aliens wouldn't pick Gilded Carrot Day to attack New Eridu. I'll think about it tomorrow morning.Forget it, time for bed... Even aliens wouldn't pick Gilded Carrot Day to attack New Eridu. I'll think about it tomorrow morning.Text for Wise / Whatever, I'm hitting the hay! Even aliens can't launch an attack on New Eridu on Gilded Carrot Day! I'll deal with it in the morning!Whatever, I'm hitting the hay! Even aliens can't launch an attack on New Eridu on Gilded Carrot Day! I'll deal with it in the morning!Text for Belle‍))

About the Wishing Sprite

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About the Wishing Sprite

Video Summary: Yesterday and today, a reunion that transcends time.

Story Description: Fairy finally comes clean about being Aria's Wishing Sprite. With the past laid to rest, both the Construct soldiers and the intelligent entity commanders have found new lives in New Eridu.

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): Morning, (‍Wise! / Belle.‍)

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍A lot happened yesterday and you stayed up really late, but you still managed to get up on time today. Good job, Wise! / After everything that happened yesterday, and staying up that late, you didn't even sleep in a bit? That's... not very like you.‍)

I rested well.

And there's still one thing left to take care of.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍I'm not as fond of sleeping in as you are... / Seems like you're being a bit biased against me, huh...‍) But I did sleep well last (‍night. / night!‍)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍It feels like something's still hanging in the air, and someone in this room still hasn’t given me an honest answer. It's hard to sleep like that. / And I've got this feeling... like there's some truth being hidden by someone in this room, just waiting for me to uncover it, so I can't stay in bed!‍)

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): Oh? (‍So who's the one that didn't give an "honest answer", hmm...? / Then who exactly is "hiding the truth"...?‍)

Fairy: ...

Fairy: The "A-H0L0" model intelligent construct is the product of an anonymous combat group in the old capital.

Fairy: Part of my operational data was temporarily activated without a formal agreement with that group. During that period, I served as an acting tactical command node within an A-H0L0 unit formation.

Fairy: Angels of Delusion member "Aria" participated in operations conducted by that formation.

Past lives...

So that's the story!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍I see... so it really is that classic “past life, present life” web-novel trope, huh? I never thought Fairy would have a backstory like that. / So that's what it was! When you put it like this, you and Aria kind of have that past-lives, fate-bound thing going on. I thought that only happens in novels!‍)

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): Poor "Master" and "Second Assistant"... (‍completely kept in the dark this whole time... / we were the last to know...‍)

Fairy: Declaration: This intelligent entity has never entered into any binding agreement with any other individual.

Relax, Fairy!

(‍Belle and I both trust you. / We trust you the most!‍)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍No need to worry, Fairy. You're still our most trusted AI assistant. And honestly... even without a formal "agreement," you can still be friends with people, right? / Relax, Fairy! You're our most trusted AI assistant! But we do think that even without some official "agreement," you can still be "friends" with people, right?‍)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Otherwise... you might end up hurting Aria's feelings... she's right outside, you know. / Otherwise, Aria, who's been listening outside the studio door, is totally gonna get upset, you know~‍)

(‍BelleBelleText for Wise / WiseWiseText for Belle‍), who's been standing off to the side, barely holding back a grin, finally opens the workshop door as Fairy flickers in shock — and (‍cheerfully pullscheerfully pullsText for Wise / politely invitespolitely invitesText for Belle‍) Aria inside.

Fairy: ...Notice: All surveillance systems within the video store have been reactivated.

Aria: Wishing Sprite?

Fairy: Notice: This assistant is not equipped with idle conversation functions without specific instructions. To load such a module...

Aria: Wishing Sprite!

Fairy: ...I'm here.

Fairy and Aria spend some time talking through what happened before.

(Put the whole story together)

(Tease Fairy a little)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Waking (‍up‍) from their long slumber, the former construct soldier and the intelligent entity commander reunited in a brand-new world...

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Far from war and conflict, they each struggled to adapt. The intelligent entity disguised herself as a "Wishing Sprite," quietly guiding and helping the construct from the shadows.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Until another intelligent entity stepped in... and the construct nearly fell back into darkness! But when the dust settled, they finally got a chance to be honest with each other again.

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍What a touching story! It'd be even better if you weren't reading it out loud, Wise... / ...What a touching story. It might've been even better if you hadn't intentionally made it so overly sentimental.‍)

Aria: I never thought it was you...

Fairy: Long time no see.

Aria: Thank you... for all the support you gave me. Without you, I never could've joined Angels of Delusion, or found this new life I have now!

Fairy: ...

Looks like chatting isn't Fairy's strong suit.

I think Aria might've just made our smart assistant shy.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Pfft... I guess / Hahaha! Looks like‍) this kind of heart-to-heart (‍thing‍) is a little too much for Fairy. (‍She's probably getting shy. / It's getting shy!‍)

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍You're adding fuel to the fire there, Wise~ / Belle, stop teasing Fairy...‍)

Fairy: Notice: If guidance from a temporary strategic commander is required, please refer to the latest directive.

Aria: Mm! I remember that directive — "Keep singing and let New Eridu sink into a world of delusions."

Aria: I'll do my best!

(Help Fairy out and change the subject)

(Rescue Fairy from this awkward social moment)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Since Fairy has already made an agreement with us... Belle and I will help make sure her latest directive gets carried out properly. / Since Fairy has officially reached an agreement with us, Wise and I obviously have to step up and make sure that the latest directive is being followed properly!‍)

Aria: ...Huh?

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍What Wise means is... Would you mind inviting us to your rehearsals and performances at 404 again? We'll make sure to buy tickets! / What Belle means is... Can we come see you perform at 404 again? We'll buy tickets, of course!‍)

Aria: Of course!

Aria: Sunna, Nangong, and I... we're actually rehearsing a new song right now. Would you like to come see it, Manager?

You have some things to discuss with Fairy, so you and Aria agree to meet up later at 404.

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍Wise and I totally bailed you out with that whole Aria thing, Fairy! You've been so quiet... Go on, spill it, what've you been up to, huh? / Belle and I helped bail you out in that whole Aria situation. But you've been awfully quiet... What've you been doing?‍)

Something about Youkai?

After all, our suspect's still on the loose...

Fairy: Affirmative. I've already compiled the relevant information for you.

Fairy: During the investigation into the incident before the Yearlight Ceremony, TOPS' oversight division also found records in suspect Vesper's data showing she had been "corrupted" by the intelligent entity Youkai.

Fairy: However, both Public Security and Krampus have currently lost track of Youkai.

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): So... Public Security and Krampus lost track of (‍Youkai / them‍). (‍He's still on the loose... and nobody knows who this "partner" of his is? / Youkai's already escaped, and its accomplice is still unknown.‍)

Yeah, that's about right...

This is making me feel uneasy...

Fairy: Affirmative. The intelligent entity Youkai is highly mobile and harbors hostility toward Master, Second Assistant, and myself. This could potentially become a security risk.

Fairy: I shall continuously upgrade the Hollow Deep Dive System's defense protocols based on existing records...

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): Can these upgrades really stop Youkai though?

Fairy: ...The scenario in your question lacks sufficient case examples to provide an accurate response at this time.

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍Ugh... my bad, my bad! There I go again saying stuff that puts you in an awkward position! / Ahem... My bad. I shouldn't have said something that puts you in an awkward position.‍)

...Fairy did say it was continuous.

It'll get better... right?

Fairy: ...Affirmative.

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍Right! / Exactly.‍) Plus, with Public Security and Krampus after them, Youkai won't dare act any time soon. (‍While everyone's still in the festive, Gilded Carrot Day mood, we can take a few more days off too! / Since everyone's still on their Gilded Carrot Day break, Belle and I can take a few more days to relax too.‍)

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): Fairy, meanwhile, can keep tabs on Youkai while clearing out some of that redundant (‍data~ / data.‍)

Pretty solid plan!

Let's relax for a bit.

Fairy: Defense program upgrade will continue in the background.

Fairy: During this, I will resume my vacation itinerary recommendations from several days ago — the ones interrupted by Bangboo 18 before I could finish presenting them—

Fairy: Get Your Tail Wagging Thiren idol show, Clash at the Lumina "Big-Rig Kitty" Summit...

Wait, wait, wait! These fluffy events...

Was this recommended based on (‍Belle / Wise‍)'s taste?

They certainly aren't to my taste!

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍Whatever you say, Wise. Even though you took pictures of FIFTY chonky cats at Failume Heights... if you say you're not interested, we'll drop it for now~ / Yup, I'm sure Belle isn't into that stuff. And I also certainly haven't ever found a "Get Your Ears Wiggling!" Thiren idol show ticket on our couch before.‍)

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): —In that case, let's head over to 404 in a bit and check out how the Angels of Delusion's rehearsal is coming along.

Head to 404 to watch the little angels rehearse

Since I just made plans with Aria to see their new set rehearsal at 404, I better head out.

404 Livehouse

(Talk to Cecilia)

Unfinished Delusion

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Unfinished Delusion

Video Summary: The delusion's just setting sail!

Story Description: Despite a few minor hiccups in the Gilded Carrot Day performance promotions, the Angels of Delusion have finally settled back into their usual idol routine, continuing work on new projects. As a token of their gratitude, they sent (‍Wise / Belle‍) a belated gift.

Cecilia: Manager?

Cecilia: Looks like you already know the little angels are cooking up some new stuff~

Mhm.

Everyone's practicing so hard.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Mhm, Aria told me about it. I watched from the side for a bit — everyone's practicing so hard! / Mhm, Aria told me~ I was watching from the side for a bit, and everyone was practicing so hard!‍)

Nangong Yu: Ever since our debut, Aria and Sunna have been super motivated! These past few days, they've been working hard to become "the famous idol group of New Eridu, Janus Quarter, and some streets"~

Aria: And there's also our new online account! We've got some new viewers following us recently...

Sunna: But... the new followers are way less than I expected...

Why?

But the show was a total success.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Hmm... That doesn't make sense. / Huh... Why's that?‍) Your debut performance on Gilded Carrot Day was a huge (‍success, and the audience response / success... The audience reaction‍) afterward was great (‍too... / too!‍) Didn't people follow your account online after they went home?

Sunna: ...The new followers we've gained recently are basically just the audience from that day... I took a closer look, and quite a few of them found us because of what Ms. Cecilia said.

Sunna: Waaah... Could it be that all those positive reviews everyone gave us that night were just out of politeness, and they didn't actually like our performance at all...

Aria: No way! There's gotta be another reason!

The account page...

Do people know?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): That's strange. Come to think of it... How did you guys share your account page with everyone?

Sunna: Huh? What do you mean "share the account page"? We... printed it out somewhere... right? Like... on the tickets... on the flyers... on the posters...?

Nangong Yu: ...Alright, found the cause.

Aria: Our online account isn't listed anywhere on the tickets OR the flyers!!!

Sunna: Oh man, what do we dooo!?

Aria: I—It's okay, Sunna! We can keep making more music, keep singing our hearts out, and bring all the Delulus who drifted away back together...

Nangong Yu: That's right! Our amazing lead vocalist can definitely draw everyone back with her singing!

Aria: Speaking of which... lately, some Delulus have been asking me if I could do a cover of Lady Cersea's songs... They seem really eager to hear it... A—Actually, I kinda wanna sing them too!

Nangong Yu: Wow, Aria's suddenly got big ambitions~ But I heard that ever since Lady Cersea retired, getting cover authorization from her has been, like, super difficult...

Cecilia: Nangong! Stop teasing me...

Nangong Yu: Ahem... Looks like the cover authorization won't be an issue! Oh right, the manager helped us out a ton during the Gilded Carrot Day debut...

Sunna: ...Nangong, you're really bad at changing the subject!

Sunna: But really, thank you so, so much, Manager... Without your help, we never could have pulled off the show, and we might have... not even been the complete Angels of Delusion anymore.

Aria: It was all my fault...

It's not Aria's fault!

No need to play the blame game!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): It wasn't your fault at (‍all. / all!‍) Besides, the show went off without a hitch, so there's no need to overanalyze it... (‍Angels of Delusion doesn't have to worry about that stuff!‍)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ((‍I can't shake the feeling that Aria caught Youkai's attention because of Fairy... Ugh, it's way too complicated to explain. I'll just leave it for now. / Besides, I have a feeling Aria got targeted by Youkai because of Fairy! Ugh... this is way too complicated to explain, I'll just not bring it up for now.‍))

Nangong Yu: Yeah, totally! I thought Sunna and Aria were trying to play grown-up and have a serious meeting or something...

Nangong Yu: Ugh, it's all Sunna's fault for constantly interrupting me! We've been chatting for so long, and I still haven't had the chance to give Manager our gift!

(Gift from an Angel added to the Workbench)

Gift from an Angel

A Gilded Carrot Day gift from Nangong Yu on behalf of the Angels of Delusion. The plushie is soft and fluffy, perfect for nestling in a corner of the couch. Maybe one day the girls will take a bigger stage and lock eyes with us in the crowd, as cheers and shouts rise from all around. But right here, right now, this plushie is the one thing well within reach, and very real and very warm. It's the one thing which reminds us that the time we've spent together is anything but a delusion.

Ta-da—it's a little octopus!

So cute. Yoink!

So, are the other fan perks still valid?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍What a cute little octopus... I'll gladly accept it. But / A cute little octopus— yes please! And‍) about those other perks you mentioned before... like (‍the‍) show tickets and (‍drinks stand‍) beverages...

Sunna: ...Y—You bet! But Manager, remember to let me know in advance, okay? I need to budget my expenses — after the performance wrapped up, I've pretty much spent all the Dennies...

Aria: Wh—What do we do?! Let me check if Wishing Sprite can recommend some other commissions for me!

Nangong Yu: If that doesn't work out, I think I've got another lottery ticket that's about to be drawn soon...

Sunna: Nangong! You just can't resist showing off your good luck at every opportunity...

Nangong Yu: ...

(I think Nangong didn't mean it like that.)

(I should probably change the subject.)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍(Sounds like Nangong wants to use the prize money for the group's future events. But Sunna's not getting it at all... [sic] / (I feel like... Nangong obviously wants to spend the prize money on the group! But Sunna... she's not picking up on the implication at all.)‍)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Since you've been so enthusiastic and promised me free shows — I'll definitely be stopping by 404 often. You won't hold it against me for not buying tickets, right... / Since you little angels are so enthusiastic and promised me free shows, I'll definitely be dropping by 404 often — just don't get sick of me for not buying tickets!‍)

Cecilia: We would never! 404 livehouse welcomes you anytime~

Sixth Street's still riding the high of the Gilded Carrot Day festivities, but somewhere deep in Lemnian Hollow...

Mysterious Visitor

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Mysterious Visitor

Video Summary: Where to next?

Story Description: In the Lemnian Hollow, two strangers are following leads on "The Creator" and "Flint Porcelloy." After running into a wall at Suibian Temple, they decide to seek out the siblings as a potential breakthrough in their investigation.

This Night Is Gilded Cutscene Quest Still 02

???: Velina, I've thoroughly checked the surrounding area. These metallic residues are indeed Flint Porcelloy.

???: The Void Hunter's power is truly astonishing. After the Creator's vessel was destroyed, the Porcelloy fragments that didn't completely melt scattered across such a vast area.

???: Now, I've got good news and bad news. Which one do you wanna hear first?

Velina: The good news is the vessel was completely destroyed, so the Creator can't use it to make a comeback. The bad news is, we have no way of knowing the total amount of Porcelloy or where it came from, right?

Norma: That's so unfair! That's my line!

Norma: ...Anyway, regarding the Porcelloy that appeared here, all we can do now is write up some investigation report with zero academic value.

Velina: Don't be so pessimistic. There were eyewitnesses at the scene, right?

Norma: You mean go ask Ye Shunguang? But didn't that yawning High Preceptor turn us away, claiming Ye Shunguang was in seclusion?

Velina: Then naturally, we should go ask the witnesses who aren't in seclusion.

Velina: Recently, through an introduction by Mr. Mayflower, Yixuan took on two new disciples. Though they've only been training for a short time, they've already grown quite close to Ye Shunguang and the other disciples of Yunkui Summit.

Velina: More importantly, they were involved in all of Yunkui Summit's previous operations in Waifei Peninsula. There's no reason they'd just sit this one out.

Gallery

Cutscene - "Hit the Play Button on My New Year!" - EN Ver. - Zenless Zone Zero

Notes

↑ Actual voice-over: "What? You going out on the town tonight?"

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	This Night Is Gilded
Chinese (Simplified)	鎏金的此夜
Chinese (Traditional)	鎏金的此夜
Japanese	輝かしい今日この夜
Korean	금빛으로 물든 이 밤 Geumbicheuro Muldeun I Bam
Spanish	Esta noche dorada
French	La nuit est dorée
Russian	Ночь в золотых красках Noch' v zolotykh kraskakh
Thai	ค่ำคืนนี้ที่เปล่งประกายดุจทองคำ
Vietnamese	Màn Đêm Rực Rỡ
German	Diese vergoldete Nacht
Indonesian	Malam Berlapis Emas
Portuguese	Esta Noite é Dourada

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[1] Actual voice-over: "What? You going out on the town tonight?"

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